Ashland Ranch
Gilbert, Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are board meetings open to all residents? If so, where and when are they held and how do I attend?

  We encourage all Owners that want to volunteer and voice their input to attend the homeowner forum section of the meeting. Please refer to the events section of this website for meeting dates and times.

• ASH - What does my dues cover

  The Association fee that is paid on a quarterly basis covers expenses for the common areas (maint, utilities, insurance, administrative, etc.). The fees do not cover expenses for any of the individual lots. So, trash service for your home is not covered in your quarterly fees. The Town of Gilbert is the utility provider for water, sewer and refuse. They will include all 3 of those items on one monthly bill for your individual lot.

• Can I change the exterior of my property?

  All new construction and all exterior changes to existing or new structures, including landscaping, must be submitted to and approved by the Architectural Committee prior to the commencement of work.

• Can I walk my dog off the leash?

  The simple answer is no. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 11-1012, all dogs must be leashed (no greater than 6’ in length) when they are not on an individual owner's confined property. So if you are walking your dog on the sidewalk or in a common area, your dog must be leashed, according to the law.

• How often do I need to maintain my landscaping?

  Each property is unique and different and its landscaping needs will vary from property to property. However, all landscaped areas must be maintained at all times. All properties must be weed and debris free. All turf areas must be maintained at all times, which includes proper watering and mowing. If turf areas are over-seeded in the winter time they will most likely need to be mowed every 7 - 10 days. During the warmer seasons, yards are typically in need of mowing at least once each week.

• What does the Association do?

  The vast majority of residential developments built these days are managed by their own individual Association. This is done to provide decision making of all aspects at the most local level possible by a group of individually elected owners within your Association. In addition, this helps to eliminate the burden of maintenance that would otherwise be placed on the local municipality. Most owners agree that the HOA will maintain the common areas better and more often than the local municipality. Therefore, it is more advantageous to be governed by an Association than oversight directly by the local city or town.

• What is the Board of Directors?

  Because your association is a legal entity, it functions similar to a regular business organization. The Board of Directors is a group of elected volunteers who serve without compensation which provide oversight and management functions to the successful operation of the association’s business affairs -- which are in accordance with the standards set by your association’s governing documents.