Canyon Heights Homeowners Association

What Canyon Heights Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Canyon Heights is a single-family home HOA in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, known for its Southwestern aesthetic with clay tile roofs and stucco. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining their homes and yards, and most exterior changes—including paint, landscaping, structures, and parking surfaces—require prior approval from the Architectural Committee (AC). The community emphasizes an open, accessible look and prohibits visible clutter, inoperable vehicles, or oversized recreational vehicles parked more than 48 hours.

• Architectural review: Any exterior modification visible from the street or above the perimeter wall—such as additions, paint, windows, doors, gates, awnings, free‑standing structures, driveway widening, or solar panels—requires AC approval. Submit an Application for Design Review at least four weeks before starting work. Approval is not permission to copy a neighbor's feature. The AC/board has up to 30 days to respond (per 2012 guidelines).
• Paint & house colors: Exterior paint must be from the approved color palette (Dunn Edward brand), and the main color must differ from adjacent houses. Submit a Paint Approval form. Main color applies to all stucco; trim color to fascias. Garage doors may be either color.
• Landscaping & front yards: Front yards must remain open and accessible. Acceptable ground cover includes rock, granite, ground cover, lawn grass, or artificial turf—not bare dirt. Weeds and dead plants must be removed. Hedges near sidewalks must be kept low. Palm fronds removed yearly; palm pods before flowering. Citrus trees must be maintained to prevent roof rats.
• Parking & vehicles: Recreational vehicles (campers, boats, motorhomes, trailers) cannot be parked in the neighborhood for more than 48 hours. Inoperable vehicles must not be visible. No parking in front of the home's front living area. Driveways max three‑car width; widening requires AC approval and must keep a 4‑foot buffer from property lines. Only poured concrete or concrete pavers are allowed (no two‑track surfaces).
• Free‑standing structures & basketball: Gazebos, ramadas, playsets, flagpoles, etc., are allowed in rear/side yards but must be at least 5 feet from any wall or fence and not exceed adjacent wall height. Elevated decks may need neighbor approval. Basketball poles cannot be attached to the house; if in front driveway, backboard must be perpendicular, ~20 feet from house and street, and neutral/matching color. No metal nets.
• Windows & doors: Changes to front‑facing or exposed side windows must match remaining windows. Frames must be dark bronze, white, or off‑white. Glass must be clear (no mirrored, frosted, etc., except entry doors). Decals, blankets, etc., are not allowed. Security/screen doors should match house color. Decorative wrought‑iron gates in front are allowed only if behind the front plane of the living area.
• Trash & holiday decor: Waste containers must be stored behind the perimeter wall or side gate, placed curbside only the evening before collection and removed by end of collection day. Overflow bags not collected. Bulk trash out up to one week before pickup. Holiday decor may be displayed for a reasonable period before and must be removed soon after the holiday.
• Enforcement & fines: Violations are handled through a three‑notice process: informal reminder, then written notices with escalating fines (first: $40, second: $40+$65, third: $65+$100). Immediate action for health/safety threats. Homeowners can request a hearing before fines are assessed. Regular assessments are billed semi‑annually in January and July; special assessments as 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.