Sun Lakes Resort Community

What Sun Lakes Resort Community's governing documents say

This document is a restrictive covenant that governs a single parcel (the 'Library Property') within the Sun Lakes Resort Community in Sun Lakes, AZ. It is not the full community rulebook; it imposes obligations on the owner/operator of the library and grants benefits to nearby residential and commercial properties. It does not contain typical HOA rules for residents (such as age restrictions, pet rules, or rental limits).

• Library use & restrictions: The library property must be used solely as a public library and for customary library activities. Commercial use is prohibited without the declarant's consent, and it specifically cannot be used as a real estate resale, leasing, or timeshare office.
• Liquor license non-objection covenant: The library owner and its successors must never object to or oppose any liquor license application for a business on the commercially-zoned portions of the benefited property, and cannot challenge those uses based on distance or incompatibility. A perpetual easement subjects the library property to any adverse effects from alcohol sales on the benefited property.
• Maintenance obligations: The library owner must keep all improvements in good, safe, and clean condition, including regular exterior painting, paved area upkeep, and landscaping maintenance (watering, trimming, replacement as needed). Inspections must occur at least monthly.
• Architectural & plan approval: No improvements or exterior alterations may be built without the declarant's approval of detailed plans (site, floor, elevation, civil engineering, landscape). Approval considers design quality, consistency with surroundings, and compliance with the declaration. Construction must commence within one year of approval.
• Enforcement & liens: The declarant may enter the property to enforce restrictions, abate violations, and recover costs. Unpaid amounts are secured by a lien on the library property, with interest at 18% per annum. The prevailing party in enforcement actions is entitled to attorneys' fees.
• Term & amendment: The restrictions run until December 31, 2050, and then automatically renew for successive 10-year periods. The declarant alone can amend or revoke the declaration at any time without consent of others.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not address typical residential HOA issues such as age restrictions, pet policies, leasing requirements (minimum lease terms), parking rules, association fees, or resident conduct. For those rules, refer to the Sun Lakes community's full declaration.

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.