Archive for April, 2018

I want to convert some of my garage space to another use in my home

Posted on: April 30th, 2018

The Encinitas Ranch Community Association does not permit and will not approve conversion of garage space to any other use. This policy was developed with input from the Community Association consulting attorney, professional managers, consulting architect, and Board and Architectural Committee members.  The reasons include community aesthetics, certain sections of the CC&Rs, community rules limiting […]

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Crime Tip of the day

Posted on: April 26th, 2018

Preventing residential burglary-Tip of the day Residential burglary suspects size up their opportunity to successfully beak into your home, by looking at it from curbside. If a suspect, standing in front of your home, sees areas around your home with high shrubs, trees blocking the views of windows, and fences blocking the views of neighbors, […]

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What should I secure first: Approval by the AC or a City permit?

Posted on: April 24th, 2018

The rules and codes of the City of Encinitas and the Community Association align in many respects, but not in all.  Obtaining City permits does not waive or override the need for AC approval for any improvement.  Similarly AC approval does not waive or override the need for an Owner to obtain any required City […]

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Drive safely – Heed all traffic signs

Posted on: April 23rd, 2018

Over the past ten years the community has engaged a licensed traffic engineer to review the street layout and develop recommendations to improve traffic control and reduce speeding. All of the key suggestions that were made have been implemented. You see many of these in the form of additional STOP signs, No Outlet signs, pedestrian […]

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Change in Membership Board

Posted on: April 23rd, 2018

At the April 17th membership board meeting the board learned that Mike Terry was resigning as our Treasurer/CFO effective immediately due to a significant increase in his regular work assignments. Mike will be sorely missed. Mike has served on the board for close to eight years as both chair of the Landscaping Committee and most […]

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National Volunteer Week

Posted on: April 19th, 2018

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and the perfect time to show our appreciation to all the volunteers who spend countless hours to ensure Encinitas Ranch remains the special community we call home. Debbie Banks (Architectural) Cher Bettencourt (Architectural) Nena Capozza (Social) Christine Desanctis (Social) Vicki Fitzgerald (Architectural Chair) Sandy Gallagher (Landscaping Chair and Architectural) Joan […]

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