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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | APRIL 2026 27 Ad hoc Wildfire Mitigation Committee Fire Chiefs Brief Four Seasons Residents The Ad Hoc Wildfire Mitigation Committee recently hosted a Town Hall to explain the new fire regulations and outline what we must do to become a Firewise® Community. The meeting covered a great deal of information, so this is just a brief overview. A full recording, including the lively question and answer period, is available on the new Town Hall section of the Four Seasons website, www.fourseasonsbeaumont.org under the HOA heading. Division Chief Todd Hopkins (CAL FIRE/Beaumont Fire Chief) walked residents through the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, explaining how each zone is determined and what those designations mean for our area. Battalion Chief Ryan Lubben introduced the Firewise® Program, outlining its requirements and benefits. He noted that our homes already meet the structural prerequisites and that the remaining annual tasks — most of which are already part of our CCRs — are well within reach for residents. This certification automatically qualifies for many insurance fee reductions. Kylie Tillema (Riverside County Fire Assistant Fire Marshal) told us about another program, Wildfire Prepared Home™, that empowers homeowners to take science-based, proven steps to reduce risks to their home and property. Wildfire Prepared Home™ focuses on individual, parcel-level, inspectable hardening of a single structure, while Firewise® USA focuses on community-wide, collaborative action and recognition. They work in tandem to improve safety. The committee's next assignment will be to review the Firewise® application and develop a plan to be submitted to our Board of Directors for further action. Our committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 pm in the RCN. ~ Cathy Goldsmith, cathyhg13@yahoo.com Spring is here and that usually means spring projects around your home. That also brings increased numbers of ARC applications. Of course, that leads to a Breeze article about ARC requirements as well as a reminder of how to complete an application. The CC&Rs of our community require that all changes or modifications made to the exterior of homeowner homes and yards require approval from the ARC through a Property Improvement Application. All changes require approval by ARC through submission of a Property Improvement Application. The only exceptions are minor repairs to existing structures, pruning of vegetation, and replacement of plants with the same or similar plants. To ensure that your application is reviewed in a timely manner, it is essential that the application is complete. An application missing any required forms or supplemental data will be returned as incomplete and must be corrected before the application can be reconsidered. There are no exceptions for skipping this process. Frequent requests for special exceptions include scheduling issues with contractors, vacation plans, and claims that the process is too difficult to complete. The application process is quite simple if directions are followed. The application consists of six documents - two pre-printed forms (both are available at the RCN office and on line at www. fourseasonsbeaumont.org) as well as four documents provided by the homeowner these are: 1. Property Improvement Application (pre-printed) 2. ARC Application Check list (pre-printed) 3. A drawing (plot map) of the proposed work. This document must show the dimensions of the lot, location of all structures and landscaping (including distances from property boundaries) as well as drainage plans 4. Description of materials to be used (including colors, textures, and samples when possible) 5. Photos/brochure(s) of item(s) to be added 6. Photo(s) of the property as it is (prior to work), front and back yards, and full street must show the location where proposed work will be. Provide multiple photos if necessary. Even if proposed work is not in the front yard, ARC needs the front yard photo for identification purposes. Any application missing any of these items will be returned as incomplete and no ARC review will be started. Please be advised that Beaumont City will not issue building permits without the ARC approval letter. Should a Beaumont City permit be required, ARC may require a copy of the permit be included in the Notice of Completion (which is submitted after the work is completed) or in some instances a copy may be required before work commences. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to obtain required building permits. The HOA assumes no responsibility for failure to obtain such permits. Also, obtaining such permits does not waive the obligation to obtain ARC approval. When ARC is aware of work needing Beaumont City permits, it may be noted on the ARC approval letter. You may also contact Beaumont City Building Department at (951) 769-8529 or in person at 550 E. 6th Street for more information. Please be aware that the city has recently required some homeowners to remove and/or remedy unpermitted work. If you need help completing the application, you may contact Michael Bowen, FirstService staff member, at the RCN. Michael will assist you with the process and can help you obtain necessary photos if needed. If you have any questions about this article or ARC in general, please contact me or any member of the ARC. ~ Steve Cooley, (801) 815-5302, cooleyaudit@gmail.com Architectural Review Committee

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