The Merriam Mountains master plan creates a legacy of open
space that will
serve as a foundation for North County’s
conservation efforts. Only 598 of the
2,327 acres within the
community will be developed, leaving 1,729 acres or 74%
of the land undeveloped
and permanently preserved as open space. Approximately 1,192
acres of the open space will be maintained in its current natural state. The
remaining 537 acres will be common open space that will include natural parks
and fire buffer areas.
Many ridgelines, steep slopes and major rock outcroppings
characteristic of the natural terrain and unique to the Merriam Mountains will also be conserved. To preserve the existing
view shed, homes will be nestled into the existing landform
to maintain the integrity of the landscape and blend with their
surroundings. These efforts will complement the character
of the area and provide ample opportunities
for
area residents to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife indigenous to
Merriam Mountains. |
