The green in Greenbrae
Landscaping
Street trees, medians, parks and the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard frontage.
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From around Greenbrae
Our shared landscape
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- President · Scott Sherman
- Treasurer · David Sternberg
- Secretary · Leila Seppa
- Board Member · Lauren Cargill
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Landscaping Committee
Landscaping@greenbrae.org
Landscaping Committee
Liaison to Marin County Parks and the CSA 16 Advisory Board on medians, street trees, parks and the SFDB frontage.
- President · Scott Sherman
- Treasurer · David Sternberg
- Secretary · Leila Seppa
- Board Member · Lauren Cargill
Fire & Safety
Coordinates FireWise USA, defensible space and wildfire-preparedness outreach with FireSafe Marin and the MWPA.
Architectural Review (ARC)
Reviews building plans for compliance with the community’s CC&Rs before construction.
With acknowledgment to Ellen Murphy, “Greenbrae, A Stroll Through History,” 1991.
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Greenbrae’s shared landscaping is one of the defining features of our neighborhood - the street trees, native trees, medians, entries, parks and the mile-long Sir Francis Drake Boulevard frontage that greet residents and visitors alike.
Who maintains our landscaping? The GPOA does not itself maintain the community landscaping. Marin County Parks and the County Service Area 16 (CSA 16) Advisory Board are responsible for the work, with the GPOA Landscaping Committee serving as the community liaison. Questions or concerns? Contact the committee at Landscaping@greenbrae.org.
How it’s funded
Parcel Taxes Pay for our Community Landscaping
Community landscaping is funded by a dedicated parcel tax of $150 per parcel per year, which raises roughly $200,000 per year in total. This assessment has remained unchanged since 1995. Spending is prioritized by CSA 16 in coordination with Marin County Parks.
Because the assessment has not increased in decades while costs have risen, we encourage residents to consider an initiative to raise the assessment.
Documents
Greenbrae Landscaping Reports
For a summary of recent and proposed improvements by CSA 16, see the Greenbrae Landscaping Reports below.
Fire-smart
FireWise Landscaping
You may notice FireWise USA signage in Greenbrae. Our FireWise USA recognition reflects the community’s ongoing work on fire-smart landscaping and defensible space. For national standards and guidance, see the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and visit our Fire & Safety page.
Have questions or concerns about our community landscaping? Reach out to us! For inspiration on ecological, low-water and fire-smart gardening, we recommend the YES! Magazine article “How to Turn Your Yard Into an Ecological Oasis” (February 15, 2020).
Good to know
Landscaping FAQ
Does GPOA maintain the landscaping?
No. Marin County Parks and the CSA 16 Advisory Board maintain the community landscaping; the GPOA Landscaping Committee is the liaison.
How is the landscaping paid for?
A parcel tax of $150 per parcel per year, about $200,000 annually, unchanged since 1995.
Who do I contact about a landscaping concern?
Email the Landscaping Committee at Landscaping@greenbrae.org.