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We have received numerous calls regarding roof rats.
To control the roof rat problem now being experienced throughout the Valley, EVERYONE's individual efforts are needed. Information regarding control of roof rats are available at www.roofrat.net. Please take the steps to insure control on your property. more >>
Our History
McCormick Ranch was started in 1942 by Merle Chaney and sold to the McCormick's in the mid-40's. It was the last large ranch located in the City of Scottsdale.
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McCormick Ranch, with an estimated population of 23,000 people, is one of the largest planned community developments in the country.
When the master developer, Kaiser-Aetna, purchased the McCormick working ranch in 1969, it was the largest single piece of property sold for a planned community within the confines of a city's limits and one of the first to commit to underground utilities. The transformation of 4,236 acres of barren land into a world-renowned, mixed-use community did not happen by chance - nor does it continue to grow and prosper without proper guidance and adequate financial resources.
Direction comes from an elected Board of Directors and funding comes from a variety of sources. All residential property owners on McCormick Ranch are automatically members of the McCormick Ranch Property Owners' Association and pay an assessment fee which, in total, equates to 53% of the Association's income. The Annual Assessment per residential property owner for 2005 is $180.00. Commercial property owners' pay an annual "Special Use Fee" based on Assessed Valuation, which equates to 34% of the Association's total income. The remaining 13% of the Association's funding comes from Maintenance Agreements, interest income, transfer and purchaser statement fees, and various other miscellaneous sources.
These monies are utilized to maintain the common areas, enforce the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, pay for related operating and capital expenditures including capital equipment and capital improvements and maintain a contingency fund for emergency purposes. Amongst other activities, the Association maintains 122 acres of turf, 50 acres of decomposed granite, 34 acres of lakes, 18 acres of medians and 16 acres of other common areas.
It assesses and monitors commercial property valued at $513,267,743 and issued some 1,022 Violation Notices for restriction infractions during the year 2004. The McCormick Ranch Property Owners' Association has become a model for other planned communities across the nation for several reasons.
Foremost, McCormick Ranch is successful because of the pride of its residents. Maintenance of the common areas is a top priority. Enforcement of the recorded Declaration of Restrictions helps retain its character. Guidance and proper planning by its leaders assure that it will always be one of the best places to live and enjoy life.