Cortona

What Cortona's governing documents say

This is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Cortona, a standard single-family home subdivision in Scottsdale, AZ. It establishes the homeowners association (Cortona Community Association) and sets rules for all owners, occupants, and guests. The rules cover residential use, architectural standards, parking, pets, leasing, and maintenance of lots and common areas.

• Residential use & occupancy: Each lot must be used for single-family residential purposes only. A 'single family' is defined as persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or a group of up to three unrelated persons living together as a household. Home-based businesses are allowed only if not visible or detectable from outside and do not cause nuisance.
• Architectural & landscaping control: All exterior changes, including construction, painting, landscaping, and any alteration visible from neighboring property, require prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. Initial landscaping must be installed within 60 days for front yards and 90 days for back yards visible from common areas, with fines for non-compliance.
• Parking & vehicles: No commercial vehicles, boats, RVs, or trailers may be parked on lots so as to be visible from neighboring property. All other vehicles must be parked in garages or on paved driveways. Overnight street parking is prohibited, and guest parking on roadways is limited to 6 hours. Garages must be kept closed except for ingress/egress.
• Leasing & rentals: Only entire living units may be leased; no partial or transient rentals. Leases must be in writing and subject to the declaration. Owners must notify the association of lease start/end dates and tenant names. The declaration does not specify a minimum lease term.
• Pets & animals: Household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are allowed in reasonable numbers, but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be kept indoors or in fenced yards, not allowed to run loose, and owners must clean up waste. The board may determine whether a pet is a nuisance.
• Signs & outdoor items: No signs are visible from public view except for address signs, one professional 'for sale/rent' sign (max 24x24 inches), open house signs, and approved project signs. Basketball goals require committee approval; backboards must be clear material. Clotheslines, reflective materials, and sheds visible from neighboring property are prohibited.
• Maintenance responsibilities: Owners must maintain their lots, including all improvements (exterior surfaces, roofs, etc.) and landscaping (lawn, trees, shrubs). The association maintains common areas, private roads, perimeter walls, and access gates. If an owner fails to maintain, the association may enter and perform work, charging costs as an assessment.

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.