Rancho Del Mar

Welcome to the Rancho Del Mar Community

We are located on the Northwest corner of Country Club Drive and Guadalupe Road in the City of Mesa in the 48th State in the Union, Arizona, U.S.A.

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Neighborhood News

• Auto Thefts:
  Please ad to the web site a rash of car break ins and thefts, we here on Nopal have been hit 4 times at least, a van stolen several windows smashed and stereos stolen, even eggs being tossed at vehicles as a prelude to see if there are alarms. Police will not respond if vehicle was damaged, only if something was taken. They would not patrol the area either.

• Back wash in the street:
  The saying goes, "there is always one house on the block that has to look bad." And with that, is a house on the 400 block of W Monterey. It has a trailer parked on the side of the garage, 3 vehicles, none of which are ever parked inside their 3 car garage, and to top that off, they seem to think that it is okay to backwash their pool filter into the street, making a complete mess in front of all those houses downstream from theirs. It makes it very difficult to welcome these new neighbors when it is obvious they have no regard for their neighbors or the CC&R's they had to have signed when they bought the house. Is there anyplace we can go to seek enforcement?

• Our Beautiful Neighborhood:
  We all moved to this wonderful neighborhood, fully aware of what would be expected of us for keeping our properties in compliance with the CC&R's. However, as many of you have also noticed, as you drive through our neighborhood, there are trash containers being stored where they can be seen from the street, there are boats, and trailers being stored in driveways, and some of the yards that used to look attractive now look like they have not been cared for in months. Since we have no official association to enforce our CC&R's, what is to keep everyone from turning our beautiful neighborhood into a tract of un-kept properties? If not for their own sake, they should at least respect the values of the other homeowners in the neighborhood and adhere to the provisions of the CC&R's they signed when they purchased their home.

• Lost Keys:
  Found a set of keys with blue shark on Cherry and Guadalupe contact us at [email protected] or 497-5979.

• Make the Effort!:
  The yard at 613 W. Madero is a disgrace. These people only mow the yard after it is almost ankle high and never, ever trim their trees, pull up weeds or get rid of the knee high grass in their "flower boxes" (areas that are bricked in the front yard). Come on people! Can't we all make an effort to have a nice looking neighborhood?

• Architectural Control Committee:
  I called Continental Homes to find out who is currently on the Architectural Control Committee. Here are their names and telephone numbers: William Richardson, P.C. 464-0600; Kelly Cox 892-1022; Brett Parker 926-6850.

• Parking Limit:
  The city of Mesa has a (72) hour street parking limit. Cars are marked and after a specific time they are towed away.

• Tree in the way:
  The tree at 2700 N. Cherry is overgrown. It exceeds the CCR limits? I know it exceeds the Mesa clearance limit of 8 Feet clear in height from the sidewalk. It is also blocking the speed limit sign, so speeders now have an excuse. The city of Mesa is moving the sign and contacting the owner to cut back the tree from the sidewalk for an (8) foot vertical clearance. Why couldn't the owners have taken their own initiative and have been more considerate of those using the mail box daily. I am sure they pick the mail and may not think it is a bother to others that must duck under it walking to get their mail.

• Eye Sore!:
  I have also noticed a certain broken down red vehicle parked to the right of the drive-way at the house on the NE corner of Cherry and Mesito. The yard is also full of weeds. Does anyone know who took over the CC&R's after Continental sold out a few years ago? What can be done about this eye-sore?

• Parked Cars outside my window!:
  FYI, Costco is opening July 1st. Why are vehicles being parked on the side of homes in view of those driving down the street and even worse, you have to look out your bedroom window, or dining room window to see this eye sight, isn't their an ordinance? There is a vehicle on one street with an orange sticker for 4 days, still there. I was under the impression we still had a committee that oversees the CCR's of the neighborhood, does it still exist?

• POOP!:
  Please pick up after your animals! It is so very rude to let your dogs and cats use our yards as litter boxes. I recently saw a woman let her dog poop in the park without so much as a bag to pick up after it! Gross!!!! It is illegal to let your dog run without a leash under the Mesa City Ordinances.
  
  The Mesa City Code is Title 6-4-30 DOG FICAL MATTER. To find out more click here to see the City of Mesa Codebook.

• What ever happened to the party or parties that were going after Continental for defects in their home i.e. settling, improper insulating, and poor concrete work?? Never heard.

• Does anyone have information on what is planned for the vacant lot just North of Rancho Del Mar?

• Barking dogs!
  Please be considerate and help prevent your dog from disturbing your neighbors. Its not only being considerate but its also keeping within the Mesa City code Title 6-12-5 Section D, para. 2. Click here to see City of Mesa Codebook.

• Remember to drive 25 mph or slower
  Our children are always playing in the streets. Watch out for tricycles, bicycles, go-peds, and pedestrians. Motor vehicles do not have the right-of-way, our children do.

Classified Ads

• For Sale: Was that my little girl that grew up?? For Sale...one Playschool dollhouse complete with family figurines and various furniture. For Sale...one Barbie three story doll house complete with Barbie furniture. For Sale...one Fisher Price vanity set with stool. Costume jewelry optional. All in excellent shape. All available immediately. Call anytime, Pam at 813-6556.

• House Watcher: A reliable person who will pick up the "Junk" mail thats at your door or the News Paper when you are on vacation. $5.00 per week negotiable. Call Cameron 813-7135

• For sale: Custom drapes for living room and dining room to fit Brigata Model, with all hardware. Asking $300.00. G.E. 21.6cu Side by Side $325.00. Please call Cyndee 497-4744 Baby sitting and Pet sitting, experienced and reliable 13yr.old From turtles,birds,cats,dogs to kids of all ages-- I have watched them all!!! Please Call: Matt 497-4744

• Babysitter:Experienced, and loves children, and very reasonable rates. Call Jessica 892-2686.

• Doggie Service:Tired of picking up after "Doggie" in the yard? Call "The Pooper Scooper" service in Rancho Del Mar. Most yards $10.00 per month (1 doggie) Call Chase 926-2712.

• For Sale:1994 Excel, 3.0 Volvo/Penta, Open Bow, 18ft., In / Out Drive, Top Condition, great for fishing or skiing. After 5pm $6000.00 Call Neal 726-8910

• Tutor:Rancho Del Mar, retired teacher w/excellent credentials. Elementary subjects, flexible, year round call "Barb" 545-8871.

Help Wanted

• We need the name of a reputable painter or company. Can anyone make a recommendation? Please email [email protected]

Neighborhood Events

• Would anyone like to announce a wedding, birth or adoption?.

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News Letter

• Termites and what to look for.
  Wrinkled paint, cracks in the foundation walls, leaking pipes and faucets, wood debris around and under a house, sprinkler systems or bubblers placed near an outside wall (excess moisture), flower planters, trellises, and wooden fences in direct contact with the house. The majority of new homes built in Arizona are now pretreated for subterranean termites. Most lending institutions require termite inspections of resale homes, providing a Wood Infestation Report.

Whats New

• Smile For the Camera!
  I have seen at least (1) van up and down Extension, just North and South of the schools. I drive up Extension at no more than 4 miles over the posted speed limit. Others behind me speed past only to get Click.., Click... smile your on Mesa's cameras. Ha Ha.

• Who knows where the Mesa traffic Photo vans are located? There are currently 3 belonging to the city with plans to add two more.

• Remember our new area code is (480). Cell phones remain (602).

Whats Old

• Your adds and or inputs to the site will remain for at least a month or until you request otherwise.

Coming Soon

• A new Costco is under construction at the corner of Baseline Road and Country Club Drive. It is scheduled to open this summer July 1.

Special Events

• Sorry, none posted yet.

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