Las Huacas Community Drainage Guidelines

Why It Matters

Water runoff—especially from steep driveways or undeveloped lots—can

cause severe erosion and damage to our shared roads. By taking simple preventative steps, we help protect road longevity, reduce repair costs,

and ensure safer access for all.

What You Can Do

1. Assess Your Property’s Drainage Flow

• Walk your property during rainfall to observe how water flows.

• Redirect runoff away from the road and neighboring lots.

2. Install Drainage Solutions

• Use cattle guards, culverts, or stone trenches to guide water safely

  into ditches or vegetated areas.

• Make sure solutions are open-ended and free of obstructions.

3. Maintain Ditches and Gutters

• Regularly clear sediment, branches, and debris.

• Do not dispose of waste or construction material in common ditches.

4. Preserve Natural Vegetation

• Ground cover and root systems stabilize soil and slow runoff.

• Avoid large-scale clearing unless essential, and always pair with erosion

• control.

5. Avoid Unpermitted Land Movement

• Major grading or excavation should be reviewed with LHCA.

• Help us protect the integrity of our shared infrastructure.

  
  

📍 Community Collaboration

We’re currently mapping vulnerable areas. If you notice problematic runoff

or drainage concerns in your area, please let us know. Working together

allows us to keep Las Huacas safe, accessible, and beautiful.

Thank you for doing your part. Let’s continue being good stewards of our

land and our community.

Las Huacas Community Association (LHCA)