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February 2022 HRCA ELECTIONS QUICKLY APPROACHING
SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES With Colorado's snowiest months on the way, please take a few moments to learn more about snow operations in Highlands Ranch. As a resident, snow is sure to come and we want you to be prepared, and know who does what in the community as far as snow removal. Douglas County is responsible for snow removal on all public streets, not private streets, in Highlands Ranch. Trails and sidewalks along major arterials or streets are the responsibility of the Highlands Ranch Metro District. HRCA removes snow only from its property on which the four Recreation Centers sit. Homeowners are responsible for snow removal on their own sidewalks and driveways. Douglas County has an ordinance that requires homeowners to remove snow from their sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of the snow storm. To report a resident to Douglas County that has not shoveled within 24 hours, call 303-660-7480.
Highlands Ranch has all the amenities of a town, but its governance is completely unique. Highlands Ranch is a master-planned community, with HRCA providing community leadership, first-class recreational facilities, events, architectural control, and covenant enforcement. HRCA also owns and manages the Backcountry Wilderness Area. The community’s municipal services, parks, and trails are handled by Highlands Ranch Metro District, while water and sanitation services are through Centennial Water and Sanitation District. HRCA is governed by a fivemember board who are elected by our community's District Delegates. Delegates make recommendations to the Board of Directors on various matters outlined in the Community Declaration. The Board of Directors, serving twoyear staggered terms sets policy for the HRCA. Your Delegate is your voice for neighborhood and HRCA matters. Delegates meet monthly and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on important matters that impact our community. HRCA’s annual elections for Directors and District Delegates are approaching. Three Directors will be elected by District Delegates on March 22 at the Annual Meeting of Delegates. Delegates are elected by their district constituents in April. Watch your mail in March as your ballot will be coming and your vote is important. For more on delegates, board, and elections, visit www.HRCAonline.org/Leadership. (story continued on page 3)