Several homeowners have expressed concern about dry vegetation on the slope. Several years ago, before a major slope clearing, the board conducted a visual inspection with an Encinitas fire marshal who assured us that none of coastal Encinitas is in a fire prone zone, and while dry plant material should be routinely removed as part of the regular landscape maintenance, it does not constitute a fire hazard.
The board monitors the situation and periodically removes dry plant materials for aesthetic reasons throughout Mendocino. Unfortunately, the situation is made worse by:
a) COVID-19 restrictions;
b) frequent irrigation breaks.
Our new landscaper has informed us that several lateral lines on the slope had been broken and valves shut off. Once the repairs are completed, the board will consider the appropriate steps to rejuvenate the area.
