The City of Santa Clarita hosted a series 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 provided property owners with important information about the existing assessment structure, the proposed adjustments needed to maintain landscaping within the affected zones, an explanation of the Proposition 218 balloting process, and a discussion of potential alternatives.
Affected property owners were mailed a letter with additional details about the proposed assessments and the meeting schedule. Doorhangers summarizing the proposal and linking to an online recording were also distributed prior to the final meeting. In addition, an online survey was posted to gather input from property owners who were unable to attend the meetings. All five sessions have now concluded, and the City has gathered extensive feedback from property owners across the affected zones.
Ballots will be mailed to property owners in each zone on July 31, 2025, reflecting assessment amounts that align with the feedback received during the outreach process. Further information related to the ballot process and the proposed assessment increases is provided below.
- Resolution 25-44 Initiating
- Resolution 25-45 Intention
- Resolution 25-46 Assessment Setting
- Engineer’s Report
- T44 Notice
- T48 Notice
- T62 Notice
- LMD Ballot One Pager T44
- LMD Ballot One Pager T48
- LMD Ballot One Pager T62
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.
Previous 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)
Link: https://santaclarita.zoom.us/j/87550381250
Passcode: 258397
Webinar ID: 875 5038 1250
Passcode: 258397
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)
Link: https://santaclarita.zoom.us/j/82456497388
Passcode: 589145
Webinar ID: 824 5649 7388
Passcode: 589145
Meeting #5 – In-Person
* Date: Thursday, June 26
* Time: 7:00 p.m.
* Location: Arroyo Seco Junior High, Multipurpose Room – 27171 Vista Delgado Drive
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.
