Poway’s City Council will discuss hillside and ridgeline review procedures Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. 

They will decide whether staff should continue approving ridgeline developments without public input—including declaring project impacts “less than significant” when they may not be.

If the Council takes back approval authority, residents will be notified, on the city council’s agenda, when ridgeline projects are proposed. It’s not perfect, but it’s far better than decisions being made quietly at the staff level. 

Protecting and strengthening ridgeline policies is essential to keeping Poway beautiful and preserving the “City in the Country” we all love.

Why Ridgeline Protections Matter to Residents:

• Our general Plan says, "Prominent ridgelines and hilltops shall not be built upon."

• Preserve scenic character and property values

• Protect wildlife habitat and native plants

• Reduce wildfire dangers and landslide risks

• Limit light pollution and protect night skies

How You Can Help

Urge the City Council to support restoring transparency during ridgeline review and approval (Agenda Item #8):

• Write a letter (Subject: Agenda Item #8 – Return ridgeline review authority to City Council)    Sample letter

• Speak during the meeting on Item #8 (3 minutes to share your message)

• Attend the meeting to show community support

• Read the staff report: https://docs.poway.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=172046

Letter Deadline

Letters must be submitted by Monday, December 1st, before 3:00 PM to be included in the public record.

Email Addresses

svaus@poway.org
cpikus@poway.org
jmaeda@poway.org
pdehoff@poway.org
cityclerk@poway.org

Thank you for speaking up to protect Poway’s hillsides and ridgelines.

Preserve Wild Poway (PWP)   

 A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting Poway’s open spaces and natural heritage.