Cadence at Gateway

What Cadence at Gateway's governing documents say

Cadence at Gateway is a master-planned residential community in Mesa, Arizona (though the header mentions Scottsdale, the document text refers to the City of Mesa). It is governed by the Cadence Homeowners Association, a master association that oversees the entire community. The community includes various residential types (single-family, townhomes, condos, apartments) as defined by future tract declarations. This Declaration establishes the overarching rules for all properties within the community. The Master Developer retains significant control until the Transition Date, after which certain major decisions require member approval.

• Land use & housing types: The Master Developer assigns land use classifications via tract declarations. Allowed uses include Single Family Residential, Cluster Residential, Residential Condominium, Apartment Development, School, Church, Public/Private Recreation, and General Public Use. Changes to a classification require Master Developer consent.
• Business & home occupations: Home businesses are permitted if they are not detectable by sight, sound, or smell from outside the lot, do not involve customer visits or door-to-door solicitation, and are consistent with residential character. Timesharing, fractional ownership, and other shared-use plans are prohibited.
• Architectural review: All improvements and modifications must be approved by the Design Review Committee in accordance with the Design Guidelines. The committee may require fees, bonds, and deposits. The Master Developer has authority over design guidelines until the Transition Date.
• Assessments: The Association levies Regular Assessments on each lot or parcel. Special Assessments, Individual Assessments, and Subdivision Assessments are also authorized. Assessments create a lien on the property. Late charges, interest, and collection costs (including attorneys' fees) may be added. Delinquent assessments can result in suspension of common-area use (up to 60 days per infraction).
• Common areas & amenities: Common Areas are owned by the Association and are available for use by all owners and residents, subject to Association Rules. Access may be limited or subject to special use fees. The Board can adopt rules, restrict access, and suspend use for violations or nonpayment.
• Leasing & rentals: Leasing or subleasing a lot is not considered a business use and is generally allowed. However, timesharing and fractional ownership plans (which allocate use among multiple unrelated parties) are strictly prohibited. Apartment developments (4+ units) may be built and rented to non-owners.
• Enforcement & penalties: The Association, Master Developer, and Declarant have the right to enforce the governing documents. Enforcement can include fines, suspension of common-area use, and legal action. The prevailing party in a lawsuit is entitled to recover attorneys' fees and costs. Owners have a right to appeal violation notices to the Board.
• Major decisions & member voting: Before the Transition Date, the Master Developer controls most decisions. After the Transition Date, certain 'Major Decisions' (e.g., amending use restrictions, capital improvements over 10% of budget, borrowing money, levying special assessments, transferring common areas) require member approval: if more than 10% of votes object, a two-thirds vote of eligible members is needed.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.