Rio Verde Ranchos Property Owners Association

What Rio Verde Ranchos Property Owners Association's governing documents say

Rio Verde Ranchos is a rural property owners association in Yavapai County, Arizona, with a limit of 34 single-family residences on individual septic and water systems. The community permits hobby farm uses, including livestock and crops. Lot owners automatically join the association, pay annual assessments (initial rate $300 per lot, subject to adjustment), and must maintain their lots and comply with strict architectural and land-use restrictions.

• Housing requirements & construction: Single-family dwellings must contain at least 2,000 sq ft of living space and be set back 50 feet from front and rear lot lines and 20 feet from sides. All construction requires Architectural Committee approval; residences must be completed within 9 months (barns and sheds within 3 months). A $1,500 construction impound is required at the start and returned upon project approval.
• Hobby farm & livestock: Livestock and poultry are permitted for personal use only, subject to county per-acre limits and kept in fenced areas. Swine, fighting chickens, guinea fowl, and peafowl are prohibited. Agricultural crops may be grown for personal use; commercial operations and livestock boarding are not allowed.
• Rental & lease rules: Single-family leases of one year or longer are permitted with written board notification of lease dates and occupant information. Vacation rentals and short-term rentals under one year are prohibited; leases under one year require board approval.
• Lot maintenance obligations: Owners must maintain their lots twice monthly from April through November: mowing, watering, trimming, and weeding. Dead trees, excessive weeds, and overgrown shrubs are deemed nuisances and will be removed by the association at the owner's expense if not corrected after notice. Trash must be removed at least weekly.
• Water, septic & irrigation: Individual septic systems and water wells are permitted on each lot, subject to Yavapai County Health Department standards and a 100-foot setback from existing wells. Each lot is served by an underground irrigation line; the owner must maintain and keep it clear of debris, or the association will do so at the owner's cost. Water rights are non-transferable and cannot be sold or encumbered.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments begin at $300 per lot on a uniform basis and can be collected monthly, quarterly, or annually. Special assessments may be levied with a two-thirds owner vote for capital improvements. All assessments become a lien on the property if unpaid.
• Vehicle & equipment storage: Recreational vehicles (RVs, boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, quads) must be garaged or screened from view. These vehicles cannot be parked in front setbacks or on streets for more than 24 consecutive hours within any 7-day period. Repairs to vehicles and equipment are prohibited in front setbacks and on streets.
• Architectural review & design restrictions: The 5-member Board of Directors serves as the Architectural Control Committee and must approve all construction, grading, landscaping, fencing, outbuildings, and major changes before work begins. The committee has broad aesthetic discretion; if no response is given within 60 days, the submission is deemed approved.

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.