The City of Santa Clarita has hosted four of five informational meetings to discuss proposed increases to the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) assessments for three zones in the Saugus neighborhood, including portions of Canyon Heights (Zone T-62), Shadow Hills (Zone T-48), and Bouquet Canyon (Zone T-44). These meetings provide property owners with important details regarding the current assessment structure, proposed adjustments to ensure continued maintenance of landscaping within the affected zones, an explanation of the balloting process for the proposed changes, and a discussion of potential alternatives.
Affected property owners received a letter in the mail with further information regarding the assessments and the informational meetings. In addition, doorhangers will be distributed to each property in advance of the final meeting. The City encourages all property owners in the affected Zones to attend the last remaining session to learn more and ask questions regarding the proposed changes.
For those unable to attend a meeting in person, a recording of a previous virtual outreach session is also available below. We encourage you to view the recording to stay informed and learn more about the proposed changes.
Property owners are encouraged to participate in a brief survey linked below. Your input is valuable and will help the City better understand community priorities and concerns related to the proposed assessment changes.
Details and materials from the informational meetings can be viewed below.
Upcoming Meeting Information
Meeting #5 – In-Person
* Date: Thursday, June 26 * Time: 7:00 p.m. * Location: Arroyo Seco Junior High, Multipurpose Room – 27171 Vista Delgado DrivePrevious Meeting Information
Meeting #1 – In-Person
- Date: Wednesday, April 23
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: City Hall, Council Chambers – 23920 Valencia Boulevard
Meeting #2 – Virtual
- Date: Wednesday, April 30
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Zoom (details below)
Meeting #3 – In-Person
- Date: Thursday, May 15
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Mountainview Elementary School, Multipurpose Room – 22201 Cypress Place
Meeting #4 – Virtual
- Date: Thursday, May 29
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Zoom (details below)
Property owners in LMD Zones T-48, T-62 and T-44 currently pay an annual assessment that has remained unchanged for many years. Due to rising costs associated with maintenance and utilities, the current assessment rates are no longer sufficient to cover ongoing expenses. To support continuous maintenance and future improvements, an increase in assessments rates is being considered. The Landscape Maintenance Districts in Santa Clarita fund the maintenance and servicing of landscaping improvements in designated areas. Established by Los Angeles County and subsequently annexed by the City, these districts are funded by annual assessments collected from property owners. Due to increased maintenance costs, an adjustment to the current assessments is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of these shared spaces.
