In order for this vote to pass, one tenth of the members must vote, and at least of a majority of the members voting must vote YES, in favor of retaining the right to regulate public roadways.
The Grayhawk Community Association will be holding this vote in conjunction with the Board of Directors election. If the Association does not obtain enough YES votes, it will forever lose the ability to regulate public roadways. Residents may have a few questions, and we’re happy to help answer them. Please see below for answers to common questions.
What regulations might be impacted if this does not pass?
If the required number of YES votes are not obtained, the GCA will lose the ability to prevent or create restrictions for, among other things, street parking and storage of passenger vehicles, trucks, boats, trailer, recreational vehicles, storage and cargo containers (PODS, U-Hauls, etc.), trash containers, basketball goals and backboards.
In simple terms, the Association will not be able to prevent residents from keeping their trash and recycle bins in the street. The Association will not be able to prevent street storage of a boat or RV for any length of time or in front of any house, and the Association will not be able to prevent overnight street parking.
Why does the Association regulate public streets in the first place?
Restrictions governing public roadways preserve the community’s residential character and have the potential to protect public safety by ensuring that emergency and other vehicles have adequate space to navigate the community’s public roadways.
What streets are considered public roadways?
Public roadways in the Grayhawk community exist in the single-family home areas of The Park. Streets in the Retreat Village and all eight condominium communities are considered private.
If I live in the Retreat Village or a condominium community, do I need to vote?
YES! While streets in those areas are considered private, homeowners of the RVA and condominiums are still voting members of the Grayhawk Community Association. While there may not be direct impact, property values could potentially be impacted for everyone.
So, what now?
The GCA vote for this measure will be on the same ballot as the Board of Directors election in 2025. Ballots will be sent electronically as they have for the past two years and are scheduled to be send mid-February. The GCA Board of Directors is encouraging homeowners to vote YES on this important issue. If members vote against the Association retaining its authority, the members may not reverse their decision with a future vote. Watch for your email and:
- Vote YES for retaining the Association’s authority to continue regulating the use of the public roadways within the community
- Vote NO against retaining the Association’s authority to continue regulating the use of the public