Covenants

INTRO

The Board of Directors of the Academy Ridge East Neighborhood Association (ARENA) has a Covenants Committee to review the status of covenant compliance within our community. The ARENA community was created under a set of covenants duly registered at the Bernalillo County Clerk's office. The covenants were drafted for the benefit of the community: to promote and maintain a beautiful neighborhood, to foster harmony among neighbors, and to enhance our property values. The Committee reviews covenant inquiries, when submitted in writing, and all are considered on an individual basis. The process is to be carried out without prejudice. The Board is responsible for examining non-compliance situations and then contacting the residents involved to negotiate voluntary correction. If this is not possible, the Board of Directors and offended neighbors retain the option of pursuing a legal remedy. 

ARENA COVENANTS

Academy Ridge East Neighborhood Association

Revised and Approved, July 23, 2023 

We live in over 300 single-family homes in the community of Academy Ridge East.  It is our responsibility to maintain our residences and surrounding areas to the best of our ability.  This benefits not only ourselves, but our neighbors as well, by ensuring our property values remain stable. 

These covenants serve as guidance for keeping our neighborhood an attractive and welcoming place where people desire to live. Many of these covenants duplicate city ordinances. Noncompliance can result in enforcement action by The Code Enforcement Division of the Planning Department which can lead to legal action.  Contact information follows.

Accessory Buildings

Accessory buildings are allowed if less than 12 ft. in height, smaller than 150 sq. ft. and located within

required property line setbacks.

Alterations

It is recommended that all plans for any alterations to your property, including walls and fences, be submitted

to the Architectural Control Committee prior to construction for an opinion.

Businesses

No business or commercial enterprise is permitted. All property is to be used exclusively for residential

purposes.

Drainage Rundowns

Drainage rundowns, for properties that include one, must be maintained by the owner.

Duration of Covenants

These covenants shall continue in full force and effect at all times. Additions, deletions, corrections and

changes to these covenants can be made by a majority vote of the ARENA board.

Flood/Security Lights

Lights must not cast light directly onto the homes of other residents.

Home Exteriors

Exteriors of homes must be consistent with the character of the neighborhood and be maintained in good

condition at all times.

Landscaping/Weeds

Yards must be kept free of weeds and in good condition at all times. Any growth of weeds to a height or width

of greater than 4” is prohibited on occupied and unoccupied land within the City. This includes the area

between the property line and the curb. Complaints about violations should be sent to the City’s Code

Enforcement Division of the Planning Department via 311.

Nuisances

Nothing which causes noise or odor which might disturb the peace, comfort or serenity of neighbors is

allowed. Noise levels are defined in the City of Albuquerque Noise Control Ordinance. This includes loud

stereos, barking animals and humans screaming.

Pets

All city leash laws apply to dogs and cats. No dog or cat may roam free within the subdivision. If you are

bothered by a barking dog, call 311 or fill out an Animal Noise Complaint form, which is available on the city

web page.

Sidewalks

Sidewalks are the homeowner’s responsibility. The City’s Sidewalk Ordinance requires that all property owners

be responsible for maintenance, repair, and liability of the sidewalk in front and on each side of their property.

Landscaping, including trees and bushes, must be maintained so that a clear walking path is available to

pedestrians.

Signs

No billboards or ads are allowed on any property. Election signs, “For Sale” and “Open House” signs are

exempted.

Trash Containers

Trash containers shall be emptied weekly and returned from the street on trash collection day by the end of

day. Trash containers are to be concealed from view.

Vehicles

Parking of vehicles is only allowed on a driveway or drive aisle with a stabilized surface such as concrete or

compacted gravel / crusher fines. No vehicle shall be parked in a manner that blocks a sidewalk. No vehicles or

trailers of any kind shall be parked on any yard or on a street for a continuous period of more than 72 hours.

Moving vans or moving pods shall not be stored or parked on any lot or street continuously for more than one

week. Any inoperable vehicle parked, stored or left or permitted to be parked, stored, or left upon any private

property within the city for a period longer than three consecutive days constitutes a public nuisance.

Walls

Walls must be consistent with the character of the neighborhood and be maintained in good condition at all

times. Walls on property lines are the joint responsibility of both owners.