The Village at Bell and Reems

What The Village at Bell and Reems's governing documents say

The Village at Bell and Reems is a commercial shopping center in Surprise, AZ, governed by a Declaration of Easements, Covenants and Restrictions. This document binds the owners of multiple retail parcels (Lots 1–9, Pads, Shops, Majors) and establishes rules for uses, construction, common area maintenance, and signage. It is not a residential HOA; it applies to commercial property owners and their tenants (Occupants).

• Permitted & prohibited uses: The shopping center is limited to commercial purposes. Prohibited uses include: skating rink, game arcade, funeral parlor, places of worship, movie theater, training/education facility (except one daycare ≤11,000 sq ft, at least 350 ft from Lot 1), liquor store (except as otherwise allowed), nude dancing, bar/tavern/cocktail lounge (unless part of a restaurant), adult book/movie store, head shop, massage parlor, industrial use, warehouse, entertainment/recreational facility, flea market, on-site dry cleaning. A drug store/pharmacy is exclusive to Lot 1; other parcels cannot have a pharmacy where drugs/OTC sales exceed 5% of inventory or revenue, subject to lapse if Lot 1 ceases operation for 24 consecutive months.
• Building & design restrictions: Buildings must be first-quality construction, conform to a uniform general plan, and undergo design review by Declarant (approval not unreasonably withheld). Height limits: 36 feet for Lot 1 and each Pad; no building may exceed one story unless approved. Maximum gross floor area is the lesser of the city's buildable area or Declarant's recorded limits. Remodeling or replacement requires compliance with Section 2 and Declarant's approval.
• Common area maintenance & costs: Declarant (or its appointed Manager) maintains common areas (parking, landscaping, lighting, sidewalks, etc.). Costs are apportioned among Owners based on the ratio of each Owner's Parcel land square footage to total Shopping Center land. The Manager may charge a management fee up to 15% of operating expenses (excluding taxes, insurance, and third-party management fees). Lot 1 Owner may separately maintain its own common area; if it fails, Manager may cure and bill Lot 1.
• Signage: All signs require Declarant approval and must comply with City of Surprise ordinances. Monument signs in common area are maintained as a common expense, with Lot 1's signage displayed most prominently. Building signs must be individual pan channel letters, not on canopy roofs, not flashing/moving. Lot 1 may use an electronic reader board on its monument sign.
• Parking & vehicle use: Common area parking is for passenger vehicles and customer/tenant use. No parking charges may be imposed. Employees must park on their own Parcel unless directed otherwise. Delivery trucks may use service drives; no parking in front of buildings or in Lot 1 drive-through lanes. Lot 1 may designate exclusive parking stalls north and west of its building.
• Construction & alterations: All construction, remodeling, or repair work requires at least 14 days' prior written notice to Declarant, with site plans, elevations, and materials specified. Work must minimize interference, be fenced if needed, and comply with all laws. Emergency work requires notice within 24 hours. Utilities must be underground and separately metered.
• Exclusive use & special provisions: Lot 1 (Eckerd Drugs) has exclusive rights to operate a drug store/pharmacy. So long as Lot 2 is primarily a hamburger fast-food restaurant, no other Parcel may sell hamburger products on a fast-food basis. Lot 1 may store up to 40 shopping carts, place up to 6 vending machines/amusement rides, and conduct seasonal sales on adjacent sidewalks.

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.