The Carmel Valley Association's mission is to preserve, protect and defend the beauty and natural resources of Carmel Valley.

CVA is the oldest and largest residents association in Carmel Valley and has been active since 1949 and still is active in the support for the quality of life we all enjoy in Carmel Valley. CVA is the only organization that speaks for the entire Carmel Valley.

CVA Committees and Activities include:

COMMUNITY and OUTREACH

  • CVA's open forums, quarterly newsletter, and annual meeting and picnic at the Trail and Saddle Club provide opportunities for community members to become informed, socialize, and discuss local events and issues.
  • CVA organizes a free monthly lecture series which includes a variety of programs on local culture and topics of interest.
  • CVA helped avert the closure of Rippling River and advocates for affordable housing.
  • CVA is providing essential assistance in developing the Community General Plan and organizing General Plan information sessions throughout the county.
  • CVA supports community organizations such as the SPCA, the Carmel Valley Historical Society, Emergency Preparedness and Sustainable Carmel Valley.  

WATER and ENVIRONMENT

  • CVA attends and participates in area-wide water board meetings.
  • CVA experts do extensive research and report on the Carmel Valley aquifer and related hydrology, including obtaining independent professional reviews of flood plain issues on the Carmel River.  These reports inform State and County officials on local water issues.
  • CVA environmentalists review, research and provide essential insight on Environmental Impact Reports concerning Carmel Valley River and advocate for a healthier, sustainable river.
  • CVA advocates for public ownership of the Peninsula water system.

LAND USE:

  • CVA monitors development proposals.
  • CVA advocates for growth that carefully considers impacts to traffic, water, and code compliance.
  • CVA reads, reviews and submits informed comments on Environmental Impact Reports concerning development projects in Carmel Valley.
  • CVA represents residents concerns at meetings with the:
  • Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee
  • County Planning Commission
  • County Board of Supervisors
  • CVA worked with County Code Enforcement Department to finalize a stronger Code Enforcement Ordinance adopted in January by the Board of Supervisors.

ROADS AND TRAFFIC

  • CVA conducts research on traffic studies including GPU5, Carmel Valley Traffic Improvement Program, proposed subdivisions and commercial land use projects.
  •  CVA currently opposes the County’s needs assessments which justify road improvements based on future approval of new development projects.
  • CVA experts develop standards and provisions to challenge the County’s proposal for relaxing traffic standards on Carmel Valley Road.
  • CVA members serve on Supervisor Potter's Road Committee.
  • CVA monitors trail development proposals.

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bylaws (pdf)

50th anniversary (10/99) of CVPOA newsletter (640K pdf)

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carmelvalleyassociation@gmail.com