PUBLIC ROADWAYS REGULATION

The Board of Directors of the Johnson Ranch Community Association wishes to inform the Members of recent updates to Arizona law, specifically concerning the Association’s ability to regulate the public roadways within our community.

Below is an overview of the new legislation and a summary of the upcoming community vote.

LEGISLATION OVERVIEW

On October 30, 2023, Arizona House Bill 2298 amended A.R.S. § 33-1818, which now requires planned communities to hold a vote on whether the associations will retain their authority to regulate public roadways within their communities.

As a result, Johnson Ranch Community Association will hold a vote to determine whether the Members wish to have the Association retain its existing authority. In order to retain its ability to regulate public roadways, the Association must have a vote of the membership before June 30, 2025, and obtain a quorum of Members with the majority voting in favor of retaining the authority to regulate public roadways.

THE ASSOCIATION’S POSITION ON THE VOTE

The Association encourages you to vote “yes” in favor of the Association retaining its authority to regulate public roadways within the community.

The Association’s position is that the use restrictions governing public roadways preserve the community’s residential character and have the potential to protect public safety by ensuring emergency and other vehicles have adequate space to navigate the community’s public roadways.

Furthermore, if the vote results in the Association losing its ability to regulate public roadways within the community, the Association will lose its authority to prevent not only street parking but also the storage of passenger vehicles, trucks, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, inoperable vehicles, storage containers (PODS, U-Hauls, etc.), trash/recycling containers, basketball goals, construction items, etc. on public roadways.

WHAT DOES A "YES" OR "NO" VOTE MEAN?

“Yes” Vote means: I vote in favor of the Association retaining the right to regulate the public roadways within the Association.

“No” Vote means: I vote against the Association retaining the right to regulate the public roadways within the Association.

A “No” vote will result in the Association permanently losing its authority to regulate public roadways in the community. Members would then be reliant on the County to enforce its Codes and/or Ordinances, which are generally much less restrictive than what is contained in the Association’s governing documents. A.R.S. § 33-1818 does not set forth a method for the Association to regain its authority to regulate its public roadways. If the Members vote against the Association retaining its authority, the Members may not reverse their decision with a future vote.

Please contact the management staff at info@johnsonranch.com or 480-987-8073 with any questions.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE AND VOTE

The vote to regulate public roadways will be included on the 2025 Annual Meeting ballot. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The voting results will be announced during the meeting.

Voting Opens: February 25, 2025.

Voting Closes: Electronic voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 24, 2025. Absentee ballots may be dropped off at the Association office until 12:00 p.m. on March 25 or at the Annual Meeting by 6:30 p.m. on March 25.

You may cast your vote in one of two ways:

You may vote online. The vote will be administered by Vote HOA Now. Homeowners will receive an invitation to vote from johnsonranch@ivotehoa.com with voting instructions closer to the opening of the vote. Electronic voting is safe, easy, and preferred.
You may pick up an absentee ballot at the Association office.

Ballots will be available February 25 – March 25 at noon. If you choose to vote by absentee ballot, you can return the ballot to the Association office by noon on March 25 or return it at the Annual Meeting by 6:30 p.m. on March 25.

Additional Voting Information:

Each property will have one vote.
Homeowner accounts must be in good standing to vote.

**Please note that only the primary email on the lot will receive the electronic invitation to vote. Please access your Homeowner Portal and verify the email address on file is correct.

What does a “Yes” or “No” vote mean?

“Yes” vote means: I vote in favor of the Association retaining the right to regulate the public roadways within the Association.

“No” vote means: I vote against the Association retaining the right to regulate the public roadways within the Association.

Please contact the management staff at info@johnsonranch.com or 480-987-8073 with any questions.

Town Hall Meeting Recording - February 11, 2025

On February 11, 2025, the Association Board of Directors held a Town Hall for Johnson Ranch residents. The purpose was to provide information about AZ State Statute §33-1818 which requires a vote of the owners to determine if the Association is to continue to regulate public streets. The meeting included presentations from Maxwell & Morgan, Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Rural Metro Fire, Oversii, and Waste Connections.

The meeting was held in-person and via Zoom. Approximately 80 residents were in attendance and asked great questions. Below is a link to a recording of the Zoom meeting.

LINK TO RECORDING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can property managers or tenants vote?

No. Property managers and tenants may not vote. Only owners of the property may vote.

What streets are affected by this vote?

A.R.S § 33-1818 only affects public roads within the community. It does not affect the enforcement of private roads; therefore, streets within Solera, Stonegate, and Lakeview are NOT affected.

Can residents of Solera, Stonegate, and Lakeview still vote?

Yes, as Members of the Association, residents within Solera, Stonegate, and Lakeview may still vote.

What happens if the vote does not pass?

The association will no longer be able to regulate parking restrictions or other rules on or along public roadways within the community.

Without Association regulation, members and residents will need to contact Pinal County for issues on the public streets. It is unclear whether Pinal County could step in to create and enforce street parking rules/ordinances.

Does this vote affect only parking in Johnson Ranch?

No. If the vote results in the Association losing its ability to regulate public roadways within the community, the Association will lose its authority to prevent not only street parking but also the storage of passenger vehicles, trucks, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, inoperable vehicles, storage containers (PODS, U-Hauls, etc.), trash/recycling containers, basketball goals, construction items, etc. on public roadways.

Will this vote affect how parking is enforced in front of our homes?

If the vote does not pass and your home is on a public roadway, the Association will NOT be able to enforce “parking” restrictions in front of your home. Residents in the community will have to rely on Pinal County to address any issues involving the streets.

Can residents change the rules later?

No. Johnson Ranch members only have one chance to vote on this issue. The new statute does not provide a method for the Association to regain its authority to regulate its public roadways in the future. This action cannot be reversed by a subsequent vote of the members.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE AND VOTE

Town Hall Meeting Recording - February 11, 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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