The district was formed in 1978 to pay for costs of maintaining natural open space, green belt and slopes along major and collector roads, including the maintenance of all trees, shrubs, plants, etc., planted or placed within the open space area. The boundaries include Telegraph Canyon Road to the south, Paseo Ranchero on the east, “J” Street on the north and the SDG&E easement line and El Rancho del Rey No. 5 on the west.

The maintenance consists in general of the following:

• Irrigation
• Fertilization
• Removal of weeds, trash and litter
• Replacement of dead or diseased trees and shrubs
• Repair of equipment and facilities
• Weed abatement
• Trail Maintenance