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Preserving Natural Vegetation and Terrain
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Preservation of our native landscape and terrain is one of
the primary goals of the Association. In general, it is
desirable to enhance the presence of native plants and
remove invasive and non-native species. It is for these reasons
that homeowners are restricted when making landscape and hardscape
alterations to their property.
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NOTE:
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These plant list web pages are an attempt to make vegetation information
more easily accessible. In the event of descrepancies, the official
Appendix E is the definitive and controlling document.
Vegetation Zones
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For the purpose of maintaining the natural character and aesthetics of
our Catalina Foothills environment, the PRC segments each Lot into
three distinct zones: Private, Transition, and Native Desert.
Private Zone
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The Private Zone is defined as enclosed patios, courtyards, and pool
areas which are not visible from adjoining Lots or from public
rights-of-way within CFE #7. These areas may be landscaped with few
restrictions except that no invasive or noxious plants may be planted (see
Appendix D - Prohibited Plant List)
Transition Zone
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The Transition Zone is defined as no more than a fifteen (15) foot
wide perimeter around any structure or walled area. This fifteen foot
perimeter shall not encroach upon any required setback.
This zone may have desert-colored decorative rock on the bare areas.
Any new plantings in this area shall be consistent with the approved
Transition Zone Plant List but may also include the approved
Native Desert Zone plants.
Native Desert Zone
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The Native Desert Zone is defined as the balance of the Lot
area. Native vegetation shall not be removed from these areas, and the
soil surface shall neither be disturbed nor shall the ground surface
be covered with decorative rock or other similar material. The soil
surface may however be disturbed in order to control erosion (riprap)
and for the implementation of an approved plan for xeriscaping the site.
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All plants in this area shall be on the the approved
Native Desert Zone Plant List.
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