The Grand Rules
What Sun City Grand residents, renters and guests need to know about activity cards, facilities, golf and enforcement, with links to each section.
The Document
The Rules the Board Approved
The Rules and Regulations were amended and approved by the Board on November 14, 2024. They cover how residents, renters and guests use the facilities, golf courses and common areas.
This page summarizes the rules buyers ask about most and links to each section of the full document.
The Basics
How the Rules Work
The Board writes the rules to protect property values and the facilities.
Code of Conduct
Owners are responsible for their own conduct and for their renters, occupants and guests. Dress codes apply, including swimwear in pools and athletic attire in fitness and sports areas.
Enforcement
Violators get written notice and may request a hearing within 15 days. Covenants Committee decisions can be appealed to the Board within 15 days of the hearing.
Sanctions
After notice and a hearing the Board can fine an owner, suspend use of facilities or voting rights, or charge a benefited assessment.
Public Access
The golf courses, restaurants and the Cimarron spa are open to the public until the Board decides otherwise.
Activity Cards
Who Gets a Card and What It Costs
Cards are required to use the facilities.
Residents
Each lot receives up to two free Resident Cards. Additional cards cost half the annual assessment, with no more than two occupants per bedroom. Anyone living in a home more than 30 days needs a card.
Renters
Leases must be at least 30 days, one renter must be 45 or older and no one under 19 may live in the home. Up to two Renter Cards per lot. Cards expire when the lease ends or after one year.
Guests
A guest is a non resident with a resident host who has a valid card. Guests under 16 must stay with their host or an adult guest. Cards and guest receipts must be shown on request.
Transfers
Changing a cardholder costs a non refundable transfer fee, except after a death. A renter who moves between rental homes without a break may owe a transfer fee, capped at 12 months from the first lease.
Facilities
Pools, Fitness, Courts and Trails
The most common questions about using the amenities.
Pools and Fitness
What are the pool rules?
Hot tubs and saunas are for guests 16 and older, and children under 16 must be supervised. Flotation devices must be 38 by 38 inches or smaller. No food in indoor pools and everyone must leave the water if lightning is within 10 miles.
What are the fitness center rules?
Only Activity Cardholders and registered guests may use them. Guests 16 and older sign a waiver and temporary guest cards last up to seven consecutive days. Athletic attire is required and equipment must be wiped down. Children under 16 may not use the track or equipment.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after in common areas. The dog park requires current vaccinations, registration and a collar tag. A first complaint brings a warning and a second can end dog park privileges.
Courts, Trails and Golf
How do court reservations work?
Outdoor courts are 75 percent reserved for club play and 25 percent open to non members. Reserve online, cancel at least two hours ahead and know a court is forfeited after a 10 minute no show. Non members may play up to three times per year, and only noise reducing pickleball paddles are allowed.
What can use the trails?
Walkers, joggers, runners and traditional bicycles. Motorized vehicles, electric bikes, scooters and skateboards are prohibited.
What are the golf rules?
Check in 15 minutes before your tee time and play nine holes in two hours or less. Juniors under 16 must be hosted or in a school program. Outside alcohol is prohibited on the courses.
Living at The Grand
Everyday Resident Rules
Selected rules from the Resident Rights and Responsibilities section.
Home and Neighborhood
How are assessments paid?
One year in advance, due on the first of the month in which the original owner took title. Some closings have a July 1 due date.
What are the parking rules?
Vehicles cannot park overnight in common area lots or anywhere parking is prohibited, and vehicles with for sale signs are not allowed. City streets follow City of Surprise rules.
Can I post signs?
Commercial and political signs are not allowed in common areas. Announcements need approval from the Activities Manager.
Can I change the outside of my home?
Not until you get approval from the Standards Department under the Residential Design Guidelines.
Renting, Smoking and Solicitation
Can I rent my home short term?
No. Rentals under 30 days are prohibited and casitas cannot be rented separately from the main home.
Can I smoke?
Smoking is prohibited indoors and allowed only in designated outdoor areas.
Can I bring in my own alcohol?
Outside alcohol is prohibited on association facilities and golf courses, and only Association provided alcohol may be served at events.
Can people solicit here?
Only official representatives of charitable organizations may solicit donations on common areas.
Governance
Meetings, Clubs and Committees
How the community is run.
Board Meetings
Business meetings are held the second and last Thursday of each month, with agendas posted 48 hours ahead. Residents may speak on agenda items.
Committees
Standing committees include ARC, Covenants, Finance and others. Open meetings post their agendas 48 hours in advance.
Clubs and Interest Groups
Chartered clubs need at least 100 members and interest groups need at least 25 members with Activities Manager approval.
Neighborhood Representatives
Each of the 63 neighborhoods has a representative who welcomes new residents and meets monthly to share community news.
Browse the Document
Go to a Section
Each link opens the full Rules and Regulations at that page.
Introduction, Authority and Code of Conduct
Why the rules exist, what the Board can enforce and standards of behavior.Open this sectionSection IVResident Rights and Responsibilities
Alcohol, assessments, enforcement, parking, signs, renting, smoking and use restrictions.Open this sectionSection VActivity Cards
Resident, renter and guest card rules and fees.Open this sectionSection VIActivities and Events
Room rentals, special events and reasonable accommodation.Open this sectionSection VIIClubs and Groups
Chartered clubs, interest groups and support groups.Open this sectionSection VIIIUse of Facilities
Dog park, fitness centers, pools, sports courts and trails.Open this sectionSection IXGolf Courses
Tee times, dress, guests, carts and course etiquette.Open this sectionSection XHOA Meetings
Board, annual membership and committee meetings.Open this sectionSection XI and XIIAccounts and Other Policies
Financial policies, elections and the neighborhood representative program.Open this sectionThis summary is plain English and is not legal advice. The Board can amend the rules at any time, so check the current version on the HOA website or ask Deah before you buy.
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