(A): Contact the District Office and report the location and problem as soon as possible.

(A): The District is designed to manage stormwater through a network of swales and canals. The swales are doing their job - holding stormwater that runs off from surrounding homes, driveways, yards, and roadways - and allowing it to filter through the soils into the ground below.

(A): The reason is development. Years ago, there were many natural areas in the District that held water. As lots were developed, these natural areas were filled in and homes, patios and driveways were built on the previously undeveloped property. This creates impervious surfaces that create additional runoff.

(A): Landowners are responsible for inspecting and maintaining their driveway culverts and keeping them free from sediment and debris. They should be cleaned as needed. If damaged, they should be replaced. Contact the District office for more information about the Driveway Culvert Replacement Program.

(A): No. Canal maintenance berms are not designed for motor vehicle use and they are prohibited. Walking or horseback riding is done at your own risk.

(A): Contact the District for a replacement ballot. If a duplicate ballot is cast, the first ballot received is the one that is counted.

(A): Please contact the District office. We are happy to answer any questions you might have.

(A): There is no District initiative for additional paving. Roadway improvements are limited to those initiated by landowners.

(A): The first step is a petition. If a majority (over 50%) of the affected landowners request that their road(s) be considered for upgrade, the District may initiate an engineering study.

(A): No. The current requirement for improvement petitions is set at a majority (over 50%) of the petitioned area. As of January 18, 2018, the Board of Supervisors has established a Petition Review Fee of $400 for roadway segments 0.5 mile or less and $800 for over 0.5 miles. The fee applies to both road paving and "no pave" petitions. Petitions must be submitted to the District office, along with the review fee, by April 30th of each year. Once petitions are verified by the District Engineer and presented to the Board of Supervisors at a Board meeting, they will be posted on this website and published in the District Notes & News, which is mailed to all landowners.

(A): 90% of the landowners in the affected area must vote in favor of the project for it will pass.

(A): Many things are evaluated in an engineering study. The conditions of the current dirt road, the traffic situation, structural considerations of the roadway base, drainage considerations, cost, impact on the community, and many other issues may be considered in the study.

(A): The study defines the project. It will define the specific road (or roads) recommended for paving and it will define the benefited area (those landowners that will benefit from the improvements). The study also defines the technical details of the proposed project such as base and sub-base requirements, road surface material specification, roadway elevation, and so forth. And, most importantly, the study will define the cost.

(A): If the Board of Supervisors accepts the results of the study, it can be put to the landowners for a vote in the form of a referendum. If the referendum passes with 90% of the affected landowners in favor, then the Board of Supervisors may direct the District Engineer to prepare an Engineer's Report and Plan of Improvements. Once the Engineer's Report and Plan of Improvements have undergone a public approval process, the District may construct the improvements as defined in the plan and levy a special assessment against the benefited landowners.

(A): Yes, however it depends on a number of factors. The estimated cost per parcel per year would be presented in the referendum.

(A): Yes, landowners may pay for the improvement up front if desired.

(A): The District is currently only utilizing asphalt for roadway stabilization.

(A): No. That assessment cost will be used to maintain the improved road in the future when it needs resurfacing. The referendum cost is only for construction of the roadways.

(A): A detailed work schedule is available at the District Office. On average, the major roads in the District are maintained at least once a week. Traffic volume, weather conditions, mechanical failure, priority emergencies, or personnel availability may alter the schedule without notice.