Montecito Fire Chipping Program Interactive Map Online

The Montecito Fire Department started its 2025 chipping and fire fuels reduction program on February 18, and continues for 10 weeks, concluding on June 23.

Community members may schedule a complimentary Defensible Space Survey with a member of the Montecito Fire Prevention Bureau by calling (805) 969-7762 or emailing preventionmail@montecitofire.com. 

MFD has an interactive map where Montecito residents may enter their addresses to learn the dates of their respective neighborhood surveys and prepare for these visits. MFD Chief Neels, “This important fire prevention and preparedness program assists community members with increasing defensible space ahead of high wildfire season. The residential, curbside chipping program supports property owners as they create defensible space and reduce vegetation within 100 feet of their homes and along access roads. Residents may stack cut vegetation on their curb to be chipped and hauled to a recycling center by our designated contractor, Eco Tree Works.”  

411: Interactive Map: https://tinyurl.com/MontecitoChippingMap

RdMAP Public Meeting with SBC Public Works

The SB County Public Works Department is holding an open public forum on Thursday, April 3rd at 6 pm for their Annual RdMAP (Road Maintenance Annual Plan). Areas covered are Toro Canyon, Mission Canyon, Summerland, Montecito, Eastern Goleta Valley, Isla Vista, and Gaviota. “The RdMAP is the means by which the Transportation Division accomplishes its mission of providing a clear path, smooth ride, and a safe trip to the traveling public.” 

The workshops will cover road maintenance activities, the County’s approach to pavement preservation, current and ongoing projects, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Input from unincorporated communities is requested. Projects proposed in this RdMAP reflect public input and requests, Board of Supervisors’ priorities, StreetSaver^® Pavement Management Program outputs, and staffs’ professional assessment of our transportation facilities and roadways. 

Attendance is virtual, and registration is free.

411: Comments or questions: pwroads@cosbpw.net

To Attend: https://bit.ly/SBCRdMAP