DC Ranch Community Council

What DC Ranch Community Council's governing documents say

This document is the Amended and Restated Bylaws of DC Ranch Community Council, the master association governing the DC Ranch master-planned community in Scottsdale, AZ. It sets the internal operating rules for the nonprofit corporation that manages common areas, collects assessments, and coordinates with sub-associations (Ranch Associations). The rules bind the board of directors and the corporation, not directly individual homeowners or renters.

• Board of Directors composition: The board consists of five directors, all natural persons at least 18 years old. Declarant (DC Ranch L.L.C.) appoints one director (the 'Commissioner/Council Director') for as long as it retains the right to appoint Covenant Commission members. Other initial directors serve staggered terms of 3, 4, or 5 years; subsequent directors serve 5-year terms. Directors may not serve consecutive terms but can be reappointed after a one-year absence.
• Board meetings and quorum: The board must hold at least four regular meetings per year (one per quarter). Special meetings can be called by the president, vice president, or any two directors. A majority of directors constitutes a quorum. Decisions require a majority vote of those present at a meeting with a quorum. Directors may participate by phone or video conference.
• Powers and duties of the board: The board has broad powers including: adopting budgets, levying assessments, managing common areas, enforcing covenants (including those of Ranch Associations to the extent authorized), imposing monetary fines, entering contracts, hiring personnel, borrowing money, and purchasing insurance (property, liability, D&O, fidelity). It also serves as a liaison with the City of Scottsdale and may facilitate dispute resolution.
• Declarant's right to disapprove: Declarant (or its affiliate) has the right to disapprove any board action, policy, or program that in its sole judgment would impair its rights or interfere with development, construction, marketing, or sale of property within DC Ranch. Such actions become effective only after written notice to Declarant and a 10-day review period.
• Committees: Two standing committees exist: the Business Affairs Committee (three directors handling day-to-day operations, acting under the business judgment rule) and the Governance Committee (including the Commissioner/Council Director, acting under a rule of reasonableness). A Ranch Liaison Committee (RLC) includes representatives from each Ranch Association and serves as a communication bridge. Decisions of committees may be appealed to the full board.
• Enforcement and fines: The board may impose reasonable monetary fines for violations of the governing documents (including Ranch Association documents where authorized). Fines are assessed as a Specific Assessment against the violating owner's property. Before imposing a sanction, written notice must be given with at least 10 days to request a hearing. The board may also use self-help (e.g., towing vehicles) or sue for enforcement.
• Insurance and financial management: The board must maintain property insurance (replacement cost), commercial general liability (minimum $2M per occurrence), workers' compensation, D&O liability, and fidelity bonds (at least 1/6 of annual base assessments plus reserves). Financial reports must be prepared at least quarterly using accrual accounting, and an annual report (audited or reviewed) must be made available to Ranch Associations and commercial owners.
• What this document doesn't cover: These bylaws govern the master association's internal operations. They do not contain typical homeowner restrictions such as pet limits, lease term minimums, age restrictions, architectural guidelines, or parking rules. Those rules are likely in the DC Ranch Community Council Declaration of Covenants and Easements and/or individual Ranch Association governing documents, which are not included here.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.