Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Guidelines : 

To protect the “Pride of Property” and maintain the rural charm of Clearwater Farms Unit 3, all exterior improvements and new construction must be reviewed by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The ACC consists of at least three members appointed by the Association's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also has the authority to act as the ACC and establish reasonable rules.

If you are planning to build, remodel, or add fencing, please review the following processes and requirements before breaking ground.

The Approval Process

You have the right to make improvements to your property, provided you adhere to the following steps:

• Submit Your Plans: You must submit detailed building and plot plans for any proposed building, structure, or exterior improvement. This includes residences, barns, outbuildings, and fences. Submittals can be made via email to cwf3hoa@gmail.com 

• Committee Review: The ACC will review your submitted plans to ensure compliance with our community's Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) and guidelines.

• The 45-Day Window: The ACC is obligated to complete its initial review and provide you with a written response—either an approval or rejection—within a maximum of 45 days from the date your plans are received. If the ACC fails to approve or disapprove the plans within this 45-day period, the submission shall be considered approved.

Key Architectural Requirements

All new construction and modifications must meet these minimum standards to be approved:

• Minimum Home Size: All residences must feature a minimum of 1,200 square feet of liveable space. Please note that this measurement excludes garages, carports, and storage rooms.

• Approved Materials: All residences and exterior improvements, including fences, must be constructed entirely of new materials.

• Prohibited Structures: Mobile homes are strictly prohibited. Additionally, any structures relating to or inferring a mobile home, as well as pre-fabricated modular units, are not allowed.

• Fencing Restrictions: Barbed-wire fencing is not permitted within the community.

• Commercial Use: No commercial endeavors or retail businesses of any nature may be carried out or transacted on any portion of the property.

• Temporary Living Quarters: Using a temporary structure—such as a trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage, barn, or outbuilding—as a living quarters is strictly prohibited.

Exception: You may only reside in a temporary structure if you have obtained express written approval from the Property Owners Association alongside a permit from Maricopa County. This approval is granted solely for the purpose of constructing or installing a permanent residence and is strictly limited to a maximum period of six months.