Neighborhood

 

Spotlight this month: "Fake Grass: A Real Water Saver" - Be sure to scroll down to read this piece on how you can conserve!

 

We are all invested in our wonderful Mariners Point neighborhood and want to make it the best it can be... and we collectively and individually play a partin that. There are certain rules and regulations that we should all be aware of t keep Mariners Point looking beautiful, peaceful and operating seamlessly.

 

Please take time to visit this page where we will post neighborhood tips and reminders, and make a note of them.

 

 

 

 

 

RV Parking Rules

Please note - our CC&Rs limit RV parking to loading and unloading only, with exceptions ofr emergency or breakdown. The City of Carlsbad has a 72 hour rule; however, HOA roles prevail over City rules.

 

The City of Carlsbad will start enforcing the new rules for RV parking, effective August 1 - please take a moment to review the latest laws!  Click here to read more.

 

Pets Reminder

A friendly reminder regarding our furry friends - all animals must be on a leash when walking in our developement. All droppings must be picked up. It is the law of the City of Carlsbad as well as a requirement of our CC&Rs and Rules and Regulations. It is also a courtesy to your neighbors, the neighborhood, and the association - it is the right thing to do!

 

We love our animals and we are certain everyone will cooperate - thank you!

 

Graffiti

Please help us keep Mariners Point free of graffiti! When you see it, report it! Call (760) 434-2980 - the City is quick to respond:

 

"Here today, Gone tomorrow!"

 

Termite Alert

If you notice sandy-textured brownish pellets in an area of our home, knock on wood and hope they're just sand, because if they aren't, it's likely a pest control inspector will be able to knock on wood and find termites.

 

The pellets, which are fecal matter of the termites, may be a clear sign that a structure is infested.

 

Oleander Bushes

We have been notified by the County of San Diego that Oleander bushes been infected bya disease that is not treatable. Thus, these plants are dying and will soon be all gone. We are in the process of removing all Oleanders from HOA property. Just a suggestion, if you have Oleanders on your property it might be the time to replace them.

 

Neighborhood Crime

Our community has been victimized by a series of home burglaries. While it appears to be multiple perpetrators, the fact that the huge increase in these particular crimes in our neighborhood has caused much attention within the Carlsbad Police Department. CPD officials have advised us to communicate to our homeowners the need to be more diligent in protecting our families, our homes and belonging.... encouraging our homeowners to consider adding additional landscape lighting and increasing the amount of outdoor lights to help discourage and dissuade burglars from being interested in our community. Beyond extra outdoor lighting measures, CPD encourages homeowners to consider some of the other safety and security measures that they advocate on their website. Some of these include burglar alarm systems, interior lights on timers (when not at home) and Neighborhood Watch programs. We want to encourage all homeowners to carefuly consider what you can do to protect what is important to you, you and family's safety and your belongings!

 

Water Conservation and Waste Management

Conserving water is very important but it's not enough. To keep our environment beautiful and viable for generations to come, we must also dispose of solid waste, bulky items and household hazardous waste properly and recycle when appropriate. Buly items, such as furniture an dappliances, and household hazardous waste, such as paint, oil, fertilizers and other common household items can NOT be placed in your trash receptacles.

 

Waste Management of Carlsbad has information about properly disposing of these materials - you can visit their website at: http://northcounty.wm.com or call to schedule disposal at (760) 929-9400. Limit 2 bulky items per Carlsbad resident per quarter at no charge. You can also contact them for other options for disposing of bulkky throughout the year or if you have any other questions.

 

Spotlight this month: "Fake Grass: A Real Water Saver"

 

In the latest twist in an expanding campaign to conserve water, area suppliers have decided to encourage homeowners around San Diego and Riverside counties to trade in their thirsty, lush lawns for fake grass. The move toward synthetic lawns comes at a time when supplies are being squeezed as the result of a widening drought throughout the West and resent shudowns of critical water delivery ssystems in the Sacramento area. Ealier this month the Metropolitan Water District, urban Southern California's chief water provider, added fake grass to a growing list of water-saving products for which it offers cash rebates. The list also includes new rebates to businesses for low water-use toilets, waterless urinals, low water-use washing machines and dry vaccuum pumps in dentist offices.

Fake grass is the target of "our latest incentive," said Bob Muir, spokesman for Metropolitan in Los Angeles, of the 30-cents-per-square-foot rebate the district is offering homeowners. "We realize that's a modest amount," Muir said, "Synthetic turf can cost, depending on where you get it, anywhere from $6 to $12 a square foot. But it's a step in the right direction. We believe it sends a very specific and positive message to residents that saving water through synthetic turf is an option for them."