Sanalina Homeowners Association

What Sanalina Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Sanalina Homeowners Association is a single-family HOA in Surprise, Arizona, where owners must comply with comprehensive architectural design guidelines and property maintenance rules adopted with the force of the community's governing declaration. Nearly every exterior change — from landscaping to paint to outdoor structures — requires Architectural Committee approval before work begins.

• Architectural review & approval process: Most exterior modifications require advance written approval from the Architectural Committee using a detailed plan (drawn to scale, with photos, materials, and contractor licensing). The Committee has 45 days to respond; if no response is received, the request is deemed denied. Appeals to the Board must be filed within 15 days of the Committee's decision. Approvals are valid for 6 months.
• Landscaping standards: Front yards must have at least two 15-gallon trees (one in the parkway/tree lawn), plus seven or more 1-gallon plants in at least three different varieties, all from an Association-approved list. Artificial turf is limited to 50% of the plantable front area and must appear seamless and natural-colored. Automatic irrigation systems are required; manual watering is permitted only for occasional supplemental use.
• Exterior maintenance & painting: All exteriors must be kept painted consistently and non-fading; exterior repainting must be completed within 12 months of a violation notice. Driveways must be free of oil, rust, and stains. Gutters and downspouts must match the house color. All landscaping must remain weed-free, watered, mowed, and trimmed; dead plants and debris must be removed immediately.
• Vehicles, RVs & parking: No vehicles over 3/4 ton, trailers, boats, or RVs can be parked or stored where visible from the street or neighbors' properties (temporary loading and cleaning are excepted). RVs and campers may park on the street for no more than 48 hours. Vehicles under 3/4 ton and under 7 feet tall may be stored behind double gates on private property. Emergency-service employees required to be on-call may park overnight in the street.
• Pets: Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside a residence or enclosed rear yard; owners must immediately pick up after pets. Farm animals are prohibited. Pets cannot make unreasonable noise, create odors, or become a nuisance to neighbors.
• Outdoor structures & amenities: Pools, spas, ramadas, gazebos, and play structures all require advance approval. Permanent basketball hoops are prohibited; only portable hoops are allowed. Play structures taller than the fence line must be in the back yard and at least 15 feet from perimeter walls. Storage sheds under 100 sq ft with no street visibility may not need approval; larger or visible sheds must be plastic, resin, or wood (never metal) and require Committee review.
• Business & commercial use: Bed & Breakfasts, daycares, retail, and commercial businesses are prohibited. Home-based work is allowed only if completely invisible to neighbors — no additional traffic, no street-address signage, and no detectable sights, sounds, or odors. The Board may prohibit even invisible home business if it generates nuisance, noticeably increased traffic, or violates zoning laws.
• Specific restrictions: Clotheslines are prohibited unless fenced and completely hidden from neighbors. AC, heating, and cooling units must not be visible from the street or neighboring properties. Satellite dishes require approval, limited to one per home, and must be screened or hidden from view. Security cameras are allowed if unobtrusive and aimed only at your property and street front. Flags may be displayed on brackets or poles; the U.S. Flag must be positioned highest if multiple flags are flown.

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.