The community of Rancho Peñasquitos is located west of Interstate 15, north of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, south of the community of Rancho Bernardo, and east of the Torrey Highlands Community. Interstate Route 56 traverses east-west through the central portion of the community. Rancho Peñasquitos encompasses approximately 6,500 acres including Black Mountain Regional Park.
Rancho Peñasquitos is identified as a Planned Urbanized community in the City's Progress Guide and General Plan. Development of the community is nearly complete with only a limited number of sites still available for development. Approximately 51 percent of Rancho Peñasquitos is designated for residential development, 34 percent for parks and open space, and 2 percent for commercial. The community has a diverse topography that is characterized by numerous canyons, hillsides and ridges. The most prominent feature of the community is Black mountain which rises to an elevation of 1,500 feet. According to 2000 census data the population of Rancho Peñasquitos is 47,217
Purpose
The purpose of the Town Council is to serve, represent, and promote the activities and interests of all Rancho de los Peñasquitos residents as well as neighborhood preservation and enhancement. As a forum for discussion and resolution of community issues, the Town Council will communicate ideas, recommendations, and/or concerns that impact Rancho de los Peñasquitos to residents, other community organizations, private and commercial interests, city, county, and state agencies and other affected parties as may be appropriate.
Who We Are
The Rancho de los Peñasquitos Town Council (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizatio) is comprised of duly elected and appointed representatives from designated districts within Rancho de los Peñasquitos. The Town Council is collectively a policy making body for the community. Official business will routinely be conducted at regular or special meetings of the Town Council, at regular or special meetings of the Executive Committee, and at meetings of the other committees that may be established by the Town Council. As appropriate, the Town Council will provide direction to, and receive reports from the Executive Committee, other committees, and advisory representatives.
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Joining the Council
The Town Council is only possible because of the time and effort of those who volunteer. Elections for two-year terms are held every year at the Fiesta. Vacancies on the Council are filled year round by appointment.
There are two representatives from each district and eight ‘Members-at-Large.’ The eight districts are laid out to coincide with the elementary school boundaries and they are:
- District 1- Adobe Bluffs
- District 2- Canyonview
- District 3- Deer Canyon
- District 4- Los Peñasquitos
- District 5- Park Village
- District 6- Rolling Hills
- District 7- Sundance
- District 8- Sunset Hills
NOTE: If you do not know what elementary school district you are in you can use a tool on the Poway Unified School District's Web site by clicking here; a new page will open in your browser.
If you would like to join the Council, fill out the following application.
Limitations
The Town Council shall refrain from supporting any partisan, sectarian, or special interests, including the publishing and distribution of statements in favor of or opposition to such interests. This is not to be construed as a limitation upon fund-raising efforts, solicitation of advertising, taking a position on an issue of concern to the community, or encouragement to neighborhood and special area groups in the promotion and advocacy of their own interests as they see them, but rather, it is to prevent inappropriate favoritism or bias.
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The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council is a non-profit community action organization committed to maintaining a clean, safe and fun Rancho Peñasquitos for families. Click here to learn more about the Council and the Rancho Penasquitos community. |
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