Ray Ranch Neighborhood Yard Sale (Oct 2024): The HOA Social Committee has organize a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, October 10th from 7am-1pm, Neighbors, start cleaning out your closets and get ready. This even will be promoted on over 15 websites! Contact RayRanchEstates@gmail.com with any questions.

Ray Ranch HOA Board Approves Repairs (May 2024): Repairs have been made to the fencing along the greenbelt canal area due to deteriorated metal, rust, and general wear and tear. A light pole on the north end of the greenbelt has been replaced. It was in danger of falling due to rust.

Pine Bench Installation in Greenbelt (May 2024): A new bench has been installed in the Ray Ranch greenbelt, providing the perfect place to sit, relax, and enjoy our lovely neighborhood. The beautiful bench was donated by Jeff and Whitney Miller.

Kyrene Branch Canal Shared Use Path Public Meeting (December 2023): December 12th Public Meeting - Please attend to learn about the project and provide feedback. This path will run along the canal to the west of Ray Ranch Estates connecting the path from Kyrene to Ray and beyond. For more information, go to chandler.gov/KyreneHighline.

Need Dead Trees Removed? (October 2023) - Hey Ray Ranch homeowners, you may have a tree or two that need to be removed because of this past extremely hot, dry summer. Our landscaper is ready to help! He does great work and can also trim trees and bushes in an effort to save them.

Steve Lopez
Ray Ranch Landscaper and Tree Removal
Great rates!
480-577-9242

Neighborhood Graffiti (October 2023) — The City of Chandler responded very quickly to a report of graffiti in our neighborhood. They were out the following day to clean it up. To report graffiti, simply take a photo and send to blight@chandleraz.gov. For more information, refer to Chandler’s Graffiti Elimination Program page.

Mailbox Break-ins (September 2023): Several cluster box units were vandalized recently. All mail from the affected units is being held at the Andersen Springs Post Office, 1900 W Carla Vista Drive, Chandler, until the new units are installed. The postal service began installing the new, more secure, cluster boxes on Thursday, September 21st. Homeowners of those boxes need to go to the Andersen Springs post office to pick up new mailbox keys.

Vandalizing a cluster box is a federal crime. If you witnessed the vandalism or if you have video footage from any outdoor cameras, please contact the Chandler police department and the Post Office. Signs will be installed stating these cluster boxes are under video surveillance, since most are within range of doorbell cameras.

Gates Installed Along Canal (September 2023): The neighborhood of Tuscany recently requested that SRP install gates along the canal bordering Ray Ranch to minimize the dust from motorized vehicles driving along the canal. There is ample room to walk around the gates to allow pedestrians to enjoy the walk from Kyrene to Ray along the canal. Ray Ranch is working with SRP to gain access for our landscapers to maintain the trees and plants on the east side of the wall.

The City of Chandler is still moving ahead with plans to create the Canal Shared Use Path, so these gates will be adjusted. Click for more information about the Kyrene Branch Canal Shared Use Path. https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/transportation/streets/road-construction/kyrene-branch-canal-shared-use-path

Pine Trees in the Greenbelt (2023): The tree service company for Ray Ranch determined the pine trees in the greenbelt have been suffering due to issues with the drip irrigation. Residents may notice some standing water, as they work to fix the leaks throughout the greenbelt. One pine Tree was taken out because it was impacting the growth of a stronger tree.

Short Term Rental Information (February 2023): The City of Chandler has passed ordinances regarding Short Term Rentals to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents of and visitors. Ray Ranch property owners must abide by these ordinances.

Of extreme importance is the registration requirement and a valid transaction privilege tax license in order to offer a short term rental. An additional operating requirement states that the person on the registration must be available either in person or by telephone within sixty (60) minutes after receiving a request by a Police Officer or City Code Inspector. The Ray Ranch HOA is consulting its attorney to amend the CC&Rs in order to provide clarity for homeowners.

For detailed information regarding the City of Chandler’s ordinances, go to: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIIPUSA_CH22SHTERE

New LED Streetlights in Ray Ranch (January 2023): The City of Chandler is working to convert current streetlights from high pressure sodium to new energy-efficient LED light fixtures. The LED conversion will significantly reduce Chandler’s streetlight electricity consumption, future maintenance, material, and supply costs.

LED technology provides the following benefits:

• More efficient; with an energy savings of 50% - 60%
• Extended life of fixture
• Improved neighborhood visibility
• Safer environment for pedestrians and travelers

The annual energy savings from LED lighting ($673,000) will pay for sworn police officer positions to serve our Chandler community. For additional information, go to:https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/transportation/streets/street-lights/led

Overseeding of Greenbelt Skipped This Year (December 2022): In support of the City of Chandler’s goal to conserve water to ensure a sustainable water supply into the future, Ray Ranch will not be overseeding the greenbelt this year. Not only will the community save thousands of gallons of water, but it will significantly lower the community maintenance and water costs, save landfill space, and reduce air pollution. To learn more about the City of Chandler’s water conservation efforts, go to: https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation-in-action 

New Neighbors in the Industrial Park (August 2022): KOAM, a logistics solution company, has leased the facility formerly occupied by Performance Foods, just north of the neighborhood. Information from their website indicates that KOAM, LLC is a Veteran and minority owned total logistics solution company that is headquartered in Alabama, providing services throughout the southeastern US, and now the southwest in Phoenix and soon to be Tempe. Their fabrication division specializes in the design and fabrication of returnable packaging for major electric vehicle automotive OEMs. https://www.koamllc.com/about-us/news/55-new-location

Kyrene Branch Canal Shared Use Path (August 2022): The city of Chandler is in the process of designing a concrete shared use path along the Kyrene branch canal. This canal runs along the east side of Ray Ranch Estates. The community is invited to attend an open house for this project to learn more about the plans and provide feedback to project designers. For more information about the proposal, visit chandleraz.gov/KyreneHighline.