House Bill 2298 Vote Coming Next Week

In 2023, the Arizona Legislature passed HB2298, now A.R.S. Section 33-1818, requiring associations conduct a vote in order to retain the ability to regulate public roadways. In order for this vote to pass, one tenth of the members must vote, and at least 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 or join GCA staff and Board Members on Thursday, February 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Talon Room of the GCA Office to have your questions answered. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

The vote for this measure will be on the same ballot as the GCA Board of Directors election. Ballots will be sent via email as they have for the past two years and are scheduled to be sent the week of February 17. Paper ballots will also be available in the Grayhawk office.

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. 

To ensure your receive your ballot, please verify that we have the correct email on file by reaching out to Bri Minjarez at bminjarez@ccmcnet.com or completing the Resident Information Form.