The common area landscaping is maintained by the Association. For the specific areas, please contact management for more information. The private lots are to be maintained by the owner. Dead or diseased shrubs, trees, or plants are to be removed and replaced promptly. Trees and shrubs are to be maintained clear of the sidewalks and streets. Please keep trees trimmed up seven feet over the street or sidewalk. Front yard landscaping falls under architectural rules. A 50/50% rule is in effect, requiring that at least fifty percent of your front yard landscaping be living plant material. If you wish to make changes to your landscaping, you must submit an Architectural Change Request Form.
Street Trees
To encourage the planting and maintenance of attractive trees within Diablo View, the Association will pay a rebate to owners planting new street trees on their properties. Print and submit the Tree Rebate Letter to the management company to receive your $50 rebate. The letter contains the conditions for payment of the rebate. The Architectural Committee has approved the following tree varieties for planting in Diablo View:
Larger Variety
- Acer Rubrum ( Red Maple) Varieties: Red Sunset, Autumn Blaze, Bowhall, October Glory, Scarlet Sentinel, V.J. Drake, 50' to 75'
- Acer Plantanoides ( Norway Maple) Varieties: Crimson King, Summershade, Columnare, Royal Red Leaf, 50' to 75'
- Betula Albosinensis (Chinese Red Birch) 50' to 75'
- Betula Pendula (European White Birch) 25' to 50'
- Fraxinus Oxycarpa "Raywood" (Raywood Ash) 25'-35'
- Liquidambar Styraciflua (American Sweetgum, Palo Alto) 30' to 45'
- Liriodendron Tulipfera (Tulip Tree) 65' to 90'
- Magnolia Soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia) 15' to 25'
- Pistacia Chinensis (Chinese Pistache) 25' to 40'
- Pyrus Calleryana (Bradford Pear) 25' to 35'
- Pyrus Kawakamii (Evergreen Pear) 25' to 30'
- Schinus Terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper) 10' to 25'
Smaller Variety
- Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) Varieties: Compacta, Oktoberfest, Elfin King, 8' to 12'
- Lagerstroemia Indica (Crape Myrtle) 6' to 30'
- Magnolia grandiflora ( Southern Magnolia 'Little Gem") 20' to 45'
- Maytenus Boaria (Mayten Tree) 20'
- Prunus Blireiana (Flowering Plum) 25'
Please note that your tree should be planted in line with those of your neighbors between four and six feet from the curb in order to be a street tree.
If you have any questions, please call the management company, (925) 672-2221.
Be sure to review the City of Martinez Trees on Private Property Ordinance before planting, removing or topping any trees.