Boulder Shadows
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What Boulder Shadows's governing documents say
Boulder Shadows is a single-family home subdivision in Scottsdale, AZ, governed by a homeowners association (Desert Shadows HOA). These covenants apply to lot owners and set rules for architecture, land use, and assessments to protect property values. Future buyers or residents must follow strict design standards, occupancy limits, and HOA fees.
- Architectural review: All exterior changes — including construction, landscaping, paint, fences, and solar panels — need prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. Unapproved work can be corrected by the HOA at the owner’s expense.
- Building & design standards: Minimum living area: 2,800 sq ft (excluding garage, patios). Height max: 25 ft, single story (waivable). Architectural styles limited to Santa Fe, Spanish Territorial, Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, or Santa Barbara. Required: enclosed three-car garage with auto opener, clay/sand-cast tile roof on slopes, and parapet walls for flat roofs.
- Land use & business: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Home‑based businesses allowed if not detectable from outside (no noise, traffic, or signs) and compliant with zoning. No group homes, hospitals, timeshares, or further subdivision.
- Pets: Up to three household pets (dogs, cats) allowed, but no commercial breeding. Dogs must not stray onto other lots, and owners must keep pets quiet.
- Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in the garage; two may be on the driveway. No street parking over 4 hours. No RVs, boats, campers, or trucks over 1 ton (except pickups) without approval. No major vehicle repairs outside an enclosed garage.
- Assessments & fees: Annual regular assessment: initially capped at $1,500 per lot, payable quarterly. Increases limited to 10% or CPI (whichever higher) unless 51% vote approves more. Special assessments for capital improvements require majority vote. Late payments accrue 12% interest plus $25 fee, and can lead to lien and foreclosure.
- Fencing & landscaping: Front/side fences max 3 ft; rear/side fences max 7 ft, must match house style and be concrete block with stucco. Front yard landscaping must be completed within 90 days of dwelling completion (minimum two 36‑inch box trees). HOA may landscape if owner fails and charge as a lien.
- Leasing & rentals: The document does not restrict lease terms or require owner occupancy. However, occupancy is limited to single families, and timeshares are forbidden.
Key facts from Boulder Shadows's documents
- Community type
- Single-family residential subdivision (Section 3)
- Legal name
- Desert Shadows Homeowners Association, Inc. (WHEREAS, Section 1.6, Section 4.1)
- Units / lots
- 16 lots (Lots 1 through 16) (WHEREAS clause, Lots 1 through 16)
- Developer / declarant
- Data Sales Group, Inc.
- Age restriction
- No; no age restriction mentioned. 'Single Family' definition includes related or unrelated persons. (Section 1.25)
- Assessments & dues
- Regular assessment based on annual operating budget plus reserve; divided equally among all non-exempt Lots. First assessment begins first day of first month after first conveyance by Declarant. (Section 5.2(a), 5.2(a)(i))
- Special assessments
- Special assessments for capital improvements, unplanned expenses, or other reasons approved by a majority of eligible votes in each class (by meeting or written consent). Each Lot owner pays pro rata share. (Section 5.2(b))
- Reserves & fees
- Reserve fund established; initial purchaser pays 1/4 of full annual assessment. Board shall initiate a study of reserve fund during first year after plat recording to determine adequacy. (Section 5.8)
- Pets
- Yes, household pets (cats, dogs, etc.) totaling no more than three (3) per Lot. (Section 2.9)
- Leasing & rentals
- Not explicitly addressed; timeshares prohibited but short-term rentals not mentioned. Could be allowed subject to other restrictions. (Section 2.35)
- Parking & vehicles
- Abandoned or junked vehicles, or vehicles under major repair, shall be stored in an enclosed garage. 'Abandoned or junked vehicle' defined as incapable of movement without major repair. 'Major repair' includes removal of differential, trans (Section 2.14)
- Fences
- All walls/fences: max 7 feet across rear and sides; front/side lot line fences max 3 feet. Must be same architectural style as dwelling, constructed of concrete block with stucco wash finish, painted per standard detail. Gates may be wood o (Section 2.5, 2.6, 2.7)
- Architectural approval
- If Architectural Committee fails to approve or disapprove within 60 days after receipt of complete application, approval is deemed granted and Section complied with. (Section 2.2(a))
- Solar & roof
- Solar energy units may be mounted on roof if screened from front, side, rear sight lines of Lot. No solar panels installed without prior written ARC approval specifying size, type, location. Declarant or Association may install solar panels (Section 2.12)
- Setbacks / home size
- No Dwelling Unit shall have a livable area less than 2,800 square feet, exclusive of accessory buildings, breezeways, screened porches, terraces, patios, garages. (Section 2.4(a))
- Insurance
- Each owner responsible for own insurance on Lot, improvements, personal property, and liability coverage to extent not provided by Association. (Section 7.4)
- Voting & meetings
- Each Lot owner has one vote per Lot; if multiple owners, one vote per Lot collectively. Declarant has Class B votes (3 votes per Lot owned) until 45 Lots sold and improvements completed or declarant relinquishes. Assessment Exempt Lots no v (Section 4.8, 4.9)
- Amendments
- Not explicitly detailed in provided text; but Declaration states it may be amended from time to time (definition 1.12). Amendment procedure likely in Articles or later sections not fully provided. No explicit amendment procedure found. (Section 1.12)
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Related associations
Overlaps: Scottsdale Shadows VII · Shadow Bend Condominium
Nearby (within 500 m): La Villita · Scottsdale 2000 Condominium HOA · Scottsdale Monterey · Scottsdale Terrace Condominiums
About this HOA
Boulder Shadows is a homeowners association in Scottsdale, AZ.
HOAproxy has 1 document on file for Boulder Shadows: 1 CC&R. Last updated 2026-06-14.
Governing documents
- Declaration of Covenants (2000) (27 pages) — PDF