Green Valley Ranch - Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between the GVR Metropolitan District and a Homeowners Association? 

Metropolitan Districts are local governments, subdivisions of state government, that are established to provide any number of public services including water and sanitation, parks and recreation, fire protection, mosquito control, architectural control, safety, public infrastructure and other services as allowed by the District’s Service Plan. Metropolitan Districts are typically funded by a combination of property taxes, grants, fees and charges. A Homeowners Association is a non-profit organization of property owners that typically enforces residential covenants, manages common property and provides services common to the property owners. A Homeowners Association is typically funded by association dues, fees and penalty charges. The functions and services that a metropolitan district can provide are significantly greater than those that a homeowners association can provide.

2. Am I located in a Homeowners Association?

In the currently developed Green Valley Ranch area, if you live south of 48th Avenue you belong to the Master Homeowners Association for Green Valley Ranch, and may also belong to one of the neighborhood homeowner associations, known as sub-associations.  In the currently developed Green Valley Ranch area, if you live north of 48th Avenue, you do not belong to a homeowners association as the functions of a homeowners association are fulfilled by the Metropolitan District for that area. 

3. Am I located in a Metropolitan District?

In the currently developed Green Valley Ranch area, if you live south of 48th Avenue you reside in the GVR Metropolitan District. In the currently developed Green Valley Ranch area, if you live north of 48th Avenue you reside in the Ebert Metropolitan District.

4. Do I need approval to make improvements to my home? To paint my home? To add a shed in the backyard? And if so, who do I contact? 

Yes, within the currently developed Green Valley Ranch area, all such improvements are controlled by property covenants. If you live south of 48th Avenue, a set of covenants contained in the Green Book apply to all properties situated within the Master Homeowners Association for Green Valley Ranch. To request approval of any improvement or change, contact the Master Homeowners Association for Green Valley Ranch to obtain information on the application process. If you live north of 48th Avenue, covenants governing the use and appearance of your property are administered by the Ebert Metropolitan District. To request approval of any improvement or change, contact the Ebert Metropolitan District to obtain information on the application process.  

5. Which Master Homeowners Association for Green Valley Ranch Delegate District do I live in? 

             Use this map to find your address and the associated delegate district number

6. How do I make my HOA dues payment? 

If you live South of 48th Avenue and within the Master HOA for Green Valley Ranch, you need to call the Master Home Owners Association for Green Valley Ranch at 720-473-5400 for all assessment related questions.  Assessments are collected by the Association.  

7.  How can I best volunteer to help out in my community?

             If your schedule allows, attend regular meetings of the HOA, Metro District, CAB and other local area networks and decide where your   talents would best fit.  Simply ask that organization if they have volunteer opportunities.

8. I want to have a party, so are there any buildings for rent in Green Valley Ranch? 
 
The Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center rents community rooms.   In the future the GVR Library is going to have rental space as well.  Click here to see the plans for the new library.   

9. Some street lights are out, who do I notify? 
 
Call Sue Ann at the Xcel Street Lights Department: 303-571-3210. 

10. Where is the nearest RTD Park & Ride?

Airport Blvd, and 40th. 

11. Where is the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center?   

4890 Argonne Way. 

12. Who do I call before I dig?

Call 800-922-1987

13.  Is there a Library in Green Valley Ranch?

Currently plans are in development to build a Library near the Recreation Center.   Ground breaking will occur winter 2009.

14.  If I need to contact the City of Denver but not sure of whom I need to speak to, what is the best way to find that information out?

Denver's 311 resource is an amazingly easy way to get great service from the city and to get most of your questions answered about the City of Denver.

15.  I noticed a sprinkler head that is shooting water straight up in the air in one of the greenbelts, who do I call?

The GVR Metropolitan District has staff on call 24/7.  If during business hours, please call the Admin Office at (303) 307-3240.  If you notice this problem after business hours, please call the emergency line at 720-641-2769.  

16.  I want to help set up a neighborhood watch program in my part of the community.  Who are the public resource officers with the Denver PD that can help me do this?

Officer PC, of the Denver Police Department, has volunteered to be the main contact for Green Valley Ranch residents who want to set up a neighborhood watch program.  Keep an eye on this site for more information on upcoming meetings to help get these set up all throughout the neighborhoods of Green Valley Ranch.  Your participation in programs like this are key to keeping the area safe!

17.  Do you still have space in your community garden?

Yes!  The space at 4000 Argonne St. has been turned into a community garden and 2009 was the first summer that we had this program.  The first year went well and we have seen a very strong growth to the program for 2010.  We still have a little room, but due to the high popularity of these types of program throughout the Denver Metro Area, we won't be surprised if we sell out of our plots before the growing season starts this year!  Call Dee Mares today at 303-307-3240 to reserve your spot now!

19.   What do I need to do to get on your email list to receive "The Metro" newsletter electronically to help save paper and money?

Good question!  All you need to do is email us at info@gvrmetrodistrict.com and we will put you on the email list.