Rio West

What Rio West's governing documents say

Rio West is a commercial/industrial business park in Tempe, AZ. This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Development Standards and Easements governs the development, use, and maintenance of the property. It applies to all owners (ground lessees) of parcels within Rio West, including the Declarant (SunCor Development Company) and future owners. The document establishes a property owners' association (Rio West Association) to manage common areas, enforce design standards, and levy assessments.

• Property type & ownership: Rio West is a business park for office, industrial, and business uses. Ownership is via a ground lease from the City of Tempe. Owners hold a leasehold interest in their parcels, and the association manages common areas.
• Assessments & fees: The association may levy Regular Assessments, Special Assessments, and Reimbursement Assessments against each parcel. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the owner's interest. Specific amounts are not set in this declaration; they are determined by the Board.
• Design & architectural review: All improvements must comply with Approved Plans, which are reviewed by the Design Review Committee or the Board. The Design Guidelines (if adopted) and the declaration set standards for building exteriors, landscaping, signage, and other visible elements.
• Parking & vehicle restrictions: Parking is allowed only in designated spaces. Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers are prohibited. Overnight or extended parking is not permitted. The Board can suspend parking rights for violations, but each parcel must have at least one access route.
• Maintenance responsibilities: The association maintains common areas and common facilities (landscaping, parking areas, storm water facilities, etc.). Each owner maintains their building, delivery facilities, trash receptacles, and other Owner-Maintained Improvements as defined.
• Use restrictions: Permitted uses are limited to office, industrial, and business purposes as approved by the City and Declarant. Nuisances, objectionable activities, and storage of junk or inoperable vehicles are prohibited. All uses must comply with zoning and the PAD.
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not address residential living restrictions (e.g., pets, lease terms, age limits) because Rio West is a commercial business park. It also does not set specific assessment amounts or detailed architectural design guidelines – those are determined later by the Board or Design Review Committee.

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.