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8 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | MAY 2026 | "It Ain't Easy Being Green" e Four Seasons community stands out from other 55+ communities because of the quality and appearance of its landscaping due to the original design, development and maintenance through the commitment of the Board of Directors, management, and 1,106 homes. It is up to us, and we are doing well. ere are two resident committees of the Board of Directors that we can thank for this. e Architectural Review Committee (ARC) ensures that homeowners comply with the Landscaping Standards in the Architectural Standards and Regulations, which are available to all homeowners. e Landscape Committee is responsible for ensuring that the landscaping in our common areas is always at its best. Our Board develops an annual plan and budget for landscaping in these areas, which is a signicant portion of our total budget. Management and this committee ensure implementation. e trees, other plantings and ground cover in common areas and homeowner lots must follow prescribed guidelines, mostly dened when the community was developed, but modied over time to reect changing trends and climate conditions. If you are planning any landscape changes, it is essential that you review the Standards, consult Maria Donti, our Architectural support sta and prepare and submit an application for approval, BEFORE you make any changes. Not following this procedure may prove very costly. Trees are a very important part of our community, both in our common areas and at your home. e original design of Four Seasons had specic plans for the location and kind of trees and plantings. Over the years, we respected this design, while seeking to beautify and improve the life of trees. Your trees and other plants should be properly trimmed and maintained. All tree planting and removal, whether in the front or back yard, is subject to approval of the ARC and replacement may be required. e approved plant/tree list can be obtained at e Lodge. Maintaining and improving the landscaping of our common areas and homes is extremely important to increasing our home value and our enjoyment of this beautiful place. ank you for doing your part. Architectural Review Fire-hardening Your Home at Have ¼" Openings in the Roof Vents From time to time we will be informing you about helpful ways you can "re harden" your home because we do live in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. One way is to make your home ignition resistant. Our attics can be a collection area for ne ammable material or embers that the wind can send ying through your roof vents whether they are O'Hagin vents, soet vents or gable vents. One- quarter inch screen openings in roof vents, unfortunately, would allow ignition sources like ammable embers to enter during a re. Most of us have ¼" inch screens covering our roof. e National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) upon evaluating wildre/wind event losses are advising code changes down to 1/8" maximum screening. Upgrading existing vents to 1/8" openings is also suggested by the National Firewise program and in California Assembly Bill 38. All our homes are important to us. For wildres, the perimeter and wind-inuenced are at greater risk. Any house could be subjected to ying debris from a nearby structure or vehicle re. Upon consulting with the O'Hagin vent representative they do have a retrot screen and procedure available. However, there is a problem with retrotting and that is the disruption of tiles. With a wind-inuenced re, ying ash and other matter could collect in/on the internal screen and obstruct ventilation, creating an expensive repair. ere are roong contractors who can retrot at aordable rates. You can call me if you are interested in getting a vendor or you can call e Lodge front desk for information on local roong contractors. My number is (406) 599-8998 and you can leave a message or you can leave me an email message at daveanna1@ twc.com. ~ Dave Lucas, EPC Firewise Coordinator Emergency Preparedness the landscaping in our common areas is always at its best. Our Board develops an annual plan and budget for landscaping in these areas, which is a signicant portion of our total budget. Management and this committee ensure implementation. e trees, other plantings and ground cover in common areas and homeowner lots must follow prescribed guidelines, mostly dened when the community was developed, but modied over time to reect changing trends and climate conditions. If you are planning any landscape changes, it is essential that you review the Standards, consult Maria Donti, our Architectural support sta and prepare and submit approval, BEFORE you value and our enjoyment of this beautiful place. ank you for doing your part.