Watermark at Ocotillo

What Watermark at Ocotillo's governing documents say

Watermark at Ocotillo is a single‑family home community within the larger Ocotillo master‑planned development in Chandler, AZ. This document is the primary rulebook for the Watermark Community Association, binding all lot owners (not renters). It covers permitted uses, assessments, architectural review, and other restrictions intended to protect property values.

• Community type & governance: Single‑family homes on individual lots, with a homeowners association (Watermark Community Association) that maintains common areas, private roadways, and an access gate. Owners are also members of the Ocotillo master association and must comply with its documents.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for 60 days or longer; a copy of the lease must be provided to the association, and the lease must require tenants to follow the declaration and rules.
• Architectural review: All exterior alterations, including landscaping, fences, paint colors, and structures, require prior written approval from the Ocotillo Design Review Board (ODRB). Landscaping must be installed within 120 days of closing for the first buyer.
• Parking & vehicles: No on‑street parking; vehicles must be kept in garages, driveways, or designated areas. No vehicles over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, or recreational vehicles visible from neighboring property, except certain pickups and small RVs used for regular transportation. No inoperable vehicles visible.
• Pets & animals: Only generally recognized house pets are allowed, kept as domestic pets (not commercial). No structures for animals visible from neighboring property. Pets must not create unreasonable noise or nuisance.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments initially capped at $1,350 per lot, automatically increasing by up to 5% or CPI annually (but actual increase limited to 20% per year without majority approval). Special assessments need 2/3 vote. A one‑time capital reserve fee of half the annual assessment is due upon purchase. A transfer fee of $125 (adjustable by board) is also charged to each new owner after the first.
• Signs & antennas: Only one name/address sign up to 9”x15” is allowed. A temporary sign (max 5 sq ft) for sale/rent is permitted. Antennas or dishes must not be visible from neighboring property unless approved by ODRB (subject to FCC rules).
• Use restrictions & nuisances: All lots are single‑family residential only; no business or commercial use. No nuisances, loud noises, or odors. No clotheslines visible from neighboring property unless in a fenced service yard. No temporary structures used as residences.

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.