General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Project Status Color : Complete Ongoing In Progress Pending To Do Element Action Topic Implementation Action Responsible
Department Timing Status (as of Jan. 2025)
Land Use Action LU-1 General Initiate a coordinated process to regularly review and adjust population assumptions and forecasts in conjunction with the Department of Finance, SCAG, WRCOG, and the County of Riverside.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing
Ongoing. In 2022, the City provided local input to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on assumptions and forecasts for Menifee socio-economic data projections including population, housing and employment data for development of SCAG's ConnectSoCal 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS).
Land Use Action LU-2 General Prepare a General Plan Status Report annually as required by California Government Code.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing
(Annually)
Ongoing (Annually). This 2024 Annual Report of the City of Menifee General Plan implements this Action item.
Land Use Action LU-3 General
Phase development into undeveloped areas according to the following criteria:
a) Availability of services (streets, water, wastewater and emergency services) b) Logical extension of services;
c) Contiguity with existing development; and/or
d) Conformance with an approved Specific Plan or EDC Conceptual Master Plan Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing.
Land Use Action LU-4 General Develop policy guidance or an update to the zoning ordinance that facilitates home-based businesses and home occupations within the Estate Residential uses adjacent to Scott Road.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
1–2 years
Complete. The City adopted a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update in December 18, 2019 (effective January, 2020). The zoning code allows for home based businesses and home occupations in all zones. The City no longer has an Estate Residential zone.
Land Use Action LU-5 General Focus growth and development in specific plans and EDC areas to minimize intrusion into rural or estate residential areas.
Community
Development and
Economic
Development
Departments
Ongoing Large projects have not been processed in rural or estate residential areas.
Land Use Action LU-6 General
Designate a point person to serve as a liaison to the Winchester Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) and to facilitate an open dialogue between the City and adjacent unincorporated areas regarding development along jurisdictional boundaries and contemplated incorporation/annexation efforts.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing. CDD staff regularly attends MAC meetings and reviews projects in unincorporated areas and surrounding jurisdictions.
Land Use Action LU-7 General
Revisit older specific plans approved by the county to determine if land uses are still appropriate.
Work with property owners to identify refinements or amendments in cases where the specific plan land uses are no longer consistent with the Vision 2035 identified by the City Council or General Plan goals and policies. In particular, the Menifee North Specific Plan is located within two jurisdictions (the City and County of Riverside).
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing
Ongoing. In 2020, the City approved Resolution No. 20-924 approving a 3rd amendment to the Menifee North Specific Plan (SP 260) and in 2022 approved Ordinance No. 2022-356, a fourth amendment to the Menifee North Specific Plan to refine uses in a few planning areas. On May 1, 2024 the City approved Ordinance No. 2024-392 for a 5th amendment to the Menifee North Specific Plan. On April 3rd 2024, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2024-390 for an amendment to the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan.
Additionally, Ordinance 2024-386 amended revised the City's Zoning map to include the Menifee Valley Specific Plan, which removed 590.3 acres from the Menifee Valley Ranch Specific Plan.
Land Use Action LU-8 General Update the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to reflect updated General Plan Land Use map revisions and new land use designations.
Community
Development
Department
1 year
Complete. The City adopted a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update in December 18, 2019. This included adoption of an updated Zoning Map consistent with General Plan land use designations.
Land Use Action LU-9 General Enact a hillside ordinance to protect certain slopes and other natural topographic features.
Community
Development
Department
1–2 years
Complete. Adopted 8/20/14. The City adopted a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update in December 18, 2019. The City's Hillside Grading Standards are included in Zoning Code Chapter 19.190 - Hillside Development Standards.
Land Use Action LU-10 General Develop specific plans for areas that need additional design or land use guidance.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing
In progress. The City has approved and continues to review developer initiated specific plans. As of January 2024, the City initiated the preparation of the Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan comprising approximately 300 acres located south of Scott Road and west of the I-215 Freeway.
Land Use Action LU-11 General Evaluate the potential for creating a transfer of density program (between properties or by clustering development on a single site) to preserve and conserve the City's natural landforms and hillsides.
Community
Development
Department
1–2 years Complete. Adopted 8/20/14
Land Use Action LU-12 General Appoint a liaison to work with school district representatives to identify and coordinate future school locations or reuse of existing sites.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing
Ongoing. City staff from the Community Development and Engineering Departments meet quarterly with school district staff from Menifee Union (MUSD), Romoland (RSD), and Perris Union High School District (PUHSD) to discuss future facility needs/locations. All residential projects are routed to the school districts for their review and input.
Land Use Action LU-13 General
Revise Menifee's Municipal Code to include measures that will protect the air quality of sensitive land uses (facilities where individuals are highly susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollutants, such as housing, child care centers, retirement homes, schools, and hospitals ) near freeways and other major air-pollutant-generating uses. Protective measures include an analysis to the potential health risks and appropriate mitigation measures, such as increased air filtration to reduce risks, as necessary.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
1 year
Complete. On December 18, 2019, the City adopted a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update that set appropriate development standards in regard to the different land uses. Additionally, on March 2, 2022,the City adopted Industrial Good Neighbor Policies (Resolution No. 22-1126) in order to address environmental and neighborhood compatibility issues associated with permitting warehouse, logistics and distribution facilities.
Land Use Action LU-14 EDC Require property owners in the EDC to prepare a Conceptual Master Plan in advance of a formal development application submittal.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing
Ongoing. Developers/property owners have the option of preparing a conceptual plan in advance of the formal development application submittal through the pre-application review.
Appendix A - 2025 General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Land Use Action LU-15 EDC
Develop an internal tracking system for new development that tracks the acreages of each use existing in EDC areas to ensure that proposed uses do not exceed the maximum 15% residential permitted by the Land Use Element.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing
Obsolete. On December 15, 2021, the City adopted Resolution No. 21-1111 approving a General Plan Amendment removing the 15% limitation placed on residential land uses within EDC land use areas. Additionally, Ordinance No. 2024-384 was adopted February 7, 2024 removing language, from the Development Code referenceing the 15% limitation on EDC land uses.
Land Use Action LU-16 Utilities and
Infrastructure
Bi-Annually review the City’s capital improvement program and the local public works projects of other local agencies for their consistency with the General Plan (California Government Code Sections 65302 (a) (b) (e) )
Finance, Community
Development, Public
Works, Engineering,
Community Services
Departments and
Office of the Fire
Marshal
Ongoing (Bi-
Annually)
Ongoing. GP consistency findings are made as part of the City's bi-annual CIP program adoption. On May 10, 2023 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 24-634 finding the Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29 CIP consistent with the City’s General Plan. On June 7, 2024, the City Council adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2024/25 through 2028/29. CIP programs to implement General Plan Goals and Policies over the next 5 years consist of a total of 191 projects with a cost of roughly $736.24 million:
•Transportation Projects (35 projects)
•Traffic Signal Projects (25 projects)
•Street Improvement Projects (30 projects)
•Pavement Management Projects (33 projects)
•Drainage Projects (10 projects)
•Street Light Projects (4 projects)
•Public Facility Projects (22 projects)
•Parks, Trails, and Recreation Projects (29 projects)
•Technology Infrastructure (3 projects)
On May 22, 2024 the Planning Commission determined the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Mid Cycle CIP to be consistent with the General Plan & on June 5, 2024, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Mid Cycle CIP, which added four more projects to the CIP including:
•1 Street Improvement Project – Goetz Road Pedestrian Improvements •1 Public Facility Project – Kay Ceniceros Display Sign •1 Parks, Trails & Recreation Project – Banner Park Playground •1 Technology & Infrastructure – City Hall Back-Up Generator Land Use Action LU-18 Utilities and
Infrastructure
Continue to work with the Riverside County Flood Control District to seek funding to complete Line A (identified in the Romoland/Homeland Area Drainage Plan) and eliminate the infrastructure constraints that preclude development of properties in this area.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
In progress (no
completion date
established)
In Progress. In 2016, the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District completed the $27 million Romoland MDP Line A project. On September 16, 2020, the City Council approve a Cooperative Agreement between the RCFCWCD and the City of Menifee for the construction, ownership, operation & maintenance of the Romoland MDP Line A-3, Stage 2 & 3. RCFCD is finalizing plans for segment Line A-3 stages 4 and 5. Stages 1-3 were completed in 2022. As part of RCFCD&WCD's annual Capital Program updates, local agencies can request funding from partners within the district on needed Storm Drain Infrastructure. The City will request advancement of Line A laterals at the next RCFCD&WCD CIP Cycle.
Land Use Action LU-19 Airport Area
Review development proposals to determine if they are located within an Airport Influence Area, and if so, require the proposed development to comply with all applicable airport land use compatibility criteria.
Community
Development Ongoing Ongoing.
Projects are reviewed and if located with the Airport Influence Area, projects are sent to ALUC.
Land Use Action LU-20 Airport Area
All legislative land use proposals (general plan amendments, specific plans, specific plan amendments, zone changes, and ordinance amendments) affecting land witin airport influence areas (including Citywide amendments) shall be submitted to the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission in order to receive a determination as to consistency with the applicable adopted Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, pursuant to the California Public Utilities Code. A determination shall be made prior to final action by the City. All non-legislative land use proposals that are subject to CEQA review and located within airport influence areas shall be transmitted to the ALUC staff for review and comment.
Community
Development Ongoing Ongoing. All land use proposals are sent to ALUC for review with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Land Use Action LU-21 Airport Area
The development of structures located within 20,000 feet of the runway at Perris Valley Airport or within the military outer horizontal surface of March Air Reserve Base may require notification to, and review by, the Federal Aviation Administration Obstruction Evaluation Service through the Form 7460-1 process.
Community
Development Ongoing Ongoing.
Projects are reviewed and if located with the Airport Influence Area, projects are sent to ALUC.
Land Use Action LU-22 Airport Area
Require that persons purchasing, leasing, or renting property within Airport Influence Areas be provided a copy of a “Notice of Airport in Vicinity” as prepared by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission and containing, at minimum, the text specified for such a notice by the State of California Business and Professions Code.
Community
Development Ongoing Ongoing. Projects are reviewed and if located with the Airport Influence Area, projects are sent to ALUC.
Land Use Action LU-23 Airport Area
Prohibit the following uses in Airport Influence Areas:
(a) Any use which would direct a steady light or flashing light of red, white, green, or amber colors associated with airport operations toward an aircraft engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or toward an aircraft engaged in a straight final approach toward a landing at an airport, other than an FAA-approved navigational signal light or visual approach slope indicator; (b) Any use which would cause sunlight to be reflected towards an aircraft engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or towards an aircraft engaged in a straight final approach towards a landing at an airport;
(c) Any use which would generate smoke or water vapor or attract large concentrations of birds, or which may otherwise affect safe air navigation within the area, including, but not limited to, wastewater management facilities and landfills;
(d) Any use which would generate electrical interference that may be detrimental to the operation of aircraft and/or aircraft instrumentation.
Community
Development Ongoing Ongoing.
Projects are reviewed and if located with the Airport Influence Area, projects are sent to ALUC.
Circulation Action C-1 Roadway Network
Require street dedications from new development projects that are consistent with the right-of- way width identified by the General Plan, including additional right-of-way for those development projects located adjacent to Enhanced Intersection locations, as identified in Exhibit C-3: Roadway Network.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Ongoing Implementing. Continuing to implement General Plan and Menifee Ordinance Standards for all entitlements submitted.
Circulation Action C-2 Roadway Network
Resolve the roadway alignments, intersections geometrics and traffic control features within the Connectivity Analysis Zones identified in Exhibit C-3: Roadway Network prior to approval of new development projects which significantly impact or constrain alignment alternatives in those zones.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing. Continuing to implement. Working directly on Watson Alignment as apart of the Trumble/Watson Warehouse.
Circulation Action C-3 Roadway Network
Develop master plans for scenic preservation and high-speed, limited vehicular access for Ethanac Road/Highway 74, Newport Road/Domenigoni Parkway, and Bundy Canyon Road/Scott Road as they traverse from the western to the eastern City boundaries.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Short term (5
years)
Ongoing. Ongoing with development and Capital Improvement Program.
Master plan still needed.
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Circulation Action C-4 Roadway Network
Require Traffic Impact Analysis for new development projects to identify specific mitigation to traffic impacts generated by the new development. Traffic Impact Analyses shall be submitted in a format acceptable to the City Engineer and be subject to his/her review and approval.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Ongoing
Ongoing. Implementing City Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines. On June 3, 2020, the City adopted TIA Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and a VMT threshold of significance to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 743 and the California Environmental Quality Act.
Circulation Action C-5 Roadway Network Require adequate drop-off and pick-up facilities at all new schools for the safety of school children, and to minimize traffic congestion.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing. Implementing and coordinating with schools and school districts Circulation Action C-6 Roadway Network
Develop rural street section standards for areas where full street improvements (e.g., curb, gutter or sidewalk) do not exist, where it is determined the rural character of the neighborhood should be maintained, or in new development proposed with a rural street scene. Rural street section standards shall accommodate pedestrian access, and shall incorporate storm drainage design features to avoid surface ponding of water, flooding of adjacent property, as well as to accommodate general storm water runoff from the neighborhood.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Short term (2
years)
In Progress. Standard Plans are already available for rural streets, and an exclusive standard for the Quail Valley Grid Community. Engineering is in the process of updating engineering standard plans across the board.
Circulation Action C-11 Roadway Network Create a road maintenance district to repair and maintain roads within the City located south of the Salt Creek Channel.
Community
Development,
Engineering, and
Public Works
Departments
Short term (5
years) Ongoing. Each new development is required to annex into a CFD.
Circulation Action C-12 Roadway Network
Prepare a multi-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that establishes improvement priorities and scheduling for transportation project construction over a period of 5 to 7 years. The TIP will be reviewed and updated annually.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Short term (2
years)
Ongoing. The 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) establishes and prioritizes transportation improvements projects. The 5 year CIP is reviewed and updated bi-annually.
Circulation Action C-13 Bikeway and Pedestrian
Network
Encourage developers to provide bikeway and pedestrian connections between developed land uses, as well as bicycle parking accommodations for employees and customers.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Circulation Action C-14 Bikeway and Pedestrian
Network
Require Subregional and Community Off-Road Bike Trail dedications from new development projects that are consistent with the alignments identified in Exhibit C-4: Bikeway and Community Pedestrian Network.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Circulation Action C-15 Bikeway and Pedestrian
Network
Resolve the bikeway alignments, intersections crossings and traffic control features within the Connectivity Analysis Zones identified in Exhibit C-3: Roadway Network prior to approval of new development projects which significantly impact or constrain alignment alternatives in those zones.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Circulation Action C-16 Bikeway and Pedestrian
Network
Develop and maintain bicycle and walking trail system brochures and maps that educate and inform trail users. This information should be made available on the City’s website.
Community
Development
Community Services
Short term (2
years)
In progress. The City adopted an updated Parks Master Plan on July 19, 2023 with Resolution No. 2023-1348, available for download on the City's website.
The plan includes an updated inventory and provides recommendations for future adoption of a Trails Master Plan separate from the Parks Master Plan.
Additionally, both the Paloma Wash Trail and Salt Creek Trail locations have been added to official park maps available on the city's website, city app, and printed in the quarterly Menifee Matters publication. Staff will continue to work with IT to identify and map smaller City-maintained community trails within developments to park maps.
Circulation Action C-17 Bikeway and Pedestrian
Network
Establish and maintain design standards for the development of various types of bikeway and related improvements—e.g., parkways, bridges, trail heads, and rest stops—that may be necessary to implement the Menifee Bikeway and Community Pedestrian Network (Exhibit C-4). Bikeways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Chapter 1000, Bikeway Planning and Design, of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Short term (5
years)
Ongoing. The City adopted an updated Parks Master Plan on July 19, 2023 with Resolution No. 2023-1348 and is available of the City's website. The City has developed an Active Transportation Plan and adopted a Complete Streets Plan; both plans will have guidelines for appropriate bikeway and pedestrian standards.
Circulation Action C-18 Bikeway and Pedestrian
Network Aggressively seek funding for trails and bikeways from federal and state sources.
Community
Development,
Engineering, and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing
Ongoing. On November 18, 2020, the City adopted Resolution No. 20-976 approving the City of Menifee Active Transporation Plan (ATP). The ATP identifies funding sources which the City will pursue for trails and bikeways identified in the ATP. Staff continously seeks federal and state funding for various projects and has received several grants to implement projects.
The City will receive $4M from the ATP6 grant for the Harvest Valley School Safe Routes to School, which includes sidewalks and bike lanes. The City continuously applies for Active Transportation type grants.
Circulation Action C-19 Bikeway and Pedestrian
Network Create a Bicycle Master Plan for the City.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Long term (10
years)
On November 18, 2020, the City adopted Resolution No. 20-976 approving the City of Menifee Active Transporation Plan (ATP) which recommends a total of 93 bikeway projects that equate to 183.3 miles of new bikeways. Of these, 4 percent are multi-use paths, 60 percent bicycle lanes, and 36 percent are bicycle routes. The ATP identifies a variety of programs to support walking & biking such as educational events and health related programs like Healthy Menifee.
Circulation Action C-20 Bikeway and Pedestrian
Network
Revise Municipal Zoning Code to require bicycle parking at multi-family residential sites in addition to requirements for commercial, service and offices uses.
Community
Development
Department
Short term (2
years)
Complete. The City adopted a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update in December 18, 2019. Zoning Code Chapter 9.215 includes bycicle parking requirements for industrial, commercial service, office and multi-family residential uses.
Circulation Action C-21 Public Transit Require bus shelters, transit bays and turnouts, where appropriate, from new development projects along the existing and potential future transit service routes identified in Exhibit C-4.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing. Implementing and coordinating with the Riverside Transit Authority (RTA)
Circulation Action C-22 Public Transit Encourage developers to implement transit oriented design best practices in the vicinity of the five Transit Nodes identified in Exhibit C-5: Potential Transit Services.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing.
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Circulation Action C-23 Public Transit Develop local transit routes (bus, shuttle or trams) to circulate people between retail centers, medical facilities, offices, schools and residential areas to provide community mobility options.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Bus routes are determined by the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA).
Circulation Action C-24 Public Transit Participate in and influence regional transportation programs that seek new and creative solutions in public transportation, transportation systems, and traffic management.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Ongoing
Ongoing. City staff regularly attends Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), Riverside Transit Agency (RTA), and Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) meetings.
Circulation Action C-25 NEV and Golf Carts Prepare an integrated NEV/Golf Cart Study that covers the entire City and expands upon the backbone network identified in Exhibit C-6: Potential Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Network.
Community
Development
Department
Short term (5
years)
Circulation Action C-26 NEV and Golf Carts Identify areas where public and private parking lots should provide for NEV parking and NEV recharging stations.
Community
Development
Department
Short term (5
years)
Circulation Action C-28 NEV and Golf Carts
Revise the permit fees and processing schedule to provide incentives to new and existing commercial, industrial, public, school, medical, and residential projects that provide parking spaces reserved for electric vehicles (NEVs and EVs) and have a charging connection. Incentives could include giving priority in plan review, processing, and field inspection services.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Short term (5
years)
Complying. In compliance with AB970, the Building and Safety Department expedites plan reviews for projects that provide parking spaces with a charging connection, and inspections are completed within 24 hours. In addition, on September 21, 2022 the City adopted Ordinance No. 2022-350 adding Chapter 8.24 to Title 8 of the MMC setting forth procedures expediting the permit process for electric vehicle charging systems in compliance with AB 1236.
Circulation Action C-29 NEV and Golf Carts Review and update the existing Golf Cart plan to ensure relevance and provide appropriate implementation.
Community
Development
Department
Short term (5
years)
Circulation Action C-30 NEV and Golf Carts
Prepare an NEV Plan that supports flexible travel options, promotes vehicle emission reductions, integrates with other alternative transportation modes, and incorporates parking standards that recognize the reduced footprint needs inherent with NEVs and golf carts.
Community
Development
Department
Short term (5
years)
Circulation Action C-31 Goods Movement Adopt an ordinance implementing the proposed truck routes identified in Exhibit C-7: Truck Routes.
Community
Development
Engineering
Department
Short term (1
year)
The City will be developing a truck route implementing ordinance in the near future.
Circulation Action C-33 Scenic Highways Study potential scenic highway corridors for possible inclusion in the Caltrans Scenic Highways Plan.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Short term (5
years)
Circulation Action C-34 Scenic Highways
Require development within scenic highway corridors to utilize contour grading and slope rounding to gradually transition graded road slopes into a natural configuration consistent with the topography of the area.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Circulation Action C-35 Scenic Highways Require development within scenic highway corridors to make dedications consistent with the Scenic Highways Plan when necessary to preserve unique or special visual features.
Community
Development and
Engineering
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Circulation Action C-37 Scenic Highways
In the City's Municipal Code, prohibit offsite outdoor advertising displays and require that the size, height, and type of on-premise signs that are visible from Designated and Eligible State and County Scenic Highways be the minimum necessary for identification.
Community
Development
Department
Short term (2
years)
Complete. The City adopted a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update in December 18, 2019 (effective January, 2020). The Zoning Code prohibits offsite outdoor advertising.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-1 Parks and Recreation
Prepare a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to identify potential sites for new parks, including a regional park of at least 25 acres; assess demand for park land based on approved development; and develop a strategy for potential park site acquisitions, expansions, and improvements.
Community
Development,
Community Services
,
and Public Works
Departments
1--2 years
Complete. The City adopted an updated Parks Master Plan on July 19, 2023 with Resolution No. 2023-1348, available for download on the City's website.
The plan addresses a strategy for partnering with local and regional agencies and organizations to identify opportunities for developing a regional park.
Progress updates are provided to Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission annually.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-5 Parks and Recreation Require new park and recreation facilities to incorporate Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies whenever possible.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implemented as part of the planning process
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-13 Recreational Trails
Implement the following strategies to acquire land for trail expansion and development, including those that have been designated but never constructed and gaps within the trails and bikeways system (as identified by the Menifee Trails Committee):
a. Identify land for trails on abandoned roads, flood control channels, utility easements, and rights of way;
b. Require developer dedications, accept donations, and seek grants to expand the City’s trail system;
c. Require proposed residential and nonresidential projects to provide permanent easements for trails, staging areas, and other needed improvements where appropriate; d. Seek or set aside funding to support the development, maintenance, and improvement of trails; e. Institute joint agreements and encroachment permits with the public and private sectors that control easements and unused rights-of-way to incorporate such lands into permanent trail linkages.
f. Implement trail easements or other mechanisms with landowners to ensure long-term viability and access to trails and trailheads.
Community
Development,
Community Services,
and Public Works
Departments
Ongoing
Ongoing. The City adopted an updated Parks Master Plan on July 19, 2023 with Resolution No. 2023-1348, available for download on the City's website.
This plan highlights existing trails as well as opportunities to improve trail system. Community Services will continue to work with Community Development and Planning to identify opportunities to establish trails as part of new development projects.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-17 Recreational Trails Coordinate with the Cities of Perris, Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, and Hemet and the County of Riverside to connect Menifee trails to destinations in other jurisdictions.
Community
Development
Department and
Community Services
Ongoing
Ongoing. Following completion of the Salt Creek Trail feasibility study, staff has requested assistance from Riverside County to seek funding to complete the portion of the trail located within Menifee City Limits.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-18 Recreational Trails Require new recreational trails to incorporate CPTED strategies where appropriate.
Community
Development
Department,
Community Services,
and PD
Ongoing Complete. Menifee Park Rangers have received training in CPTED standards.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-20 Natural Landforms Conduct an inventory of the City’s most significant natural landforms and establish a strategy for these natural landforms (including Bell Mountain) as permanent open space for the City.
Community
Development
Department
2-5 years Ongoing. The Hillside Grading Ordinance established a map inventorying the City's most significant natural landforms.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-21 Natural Landforms
Develop and adopt a Hillside Grading Ordinance that establishes appropriate grading standards for each General Plan land use category to preserve Menifee’s hillsides and canyons from mass grading and hillside scarring. The ordinance must also require the use of proper soil management techniques for erosion, and sedimentation, and other soil-related programs and that the grading plan for development adjacent to natural slopes "feather" man-made and natural slopes to create a natural continuity of slope rather than rigid terraces.
Community
Development
Department
2-5 years
Complete. The Hillside Grading Ordinance # 2014-148 was adopted 8/20/14. Hillside Development Standards are included in the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update adopted December 18, 2019 - Chapter
19.190 - Hillside Development Standards.
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-22 Natural Landforms Amend the City’s Municipal Code to allow the clustering of development and the dedication of open space for the preservation of natural landforms and viewsheds.
Community
Development
Department
1-2 years
Complete. The Hillside Grading Ordinance # 2014-148 was adopted 12/17/14. Hillside Development Standards are included in the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update adopted December 18, 2019.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-23 Natural Landforms Identify, define, map, and protect the City’s scenic resources, scenic vistas, scenic corridors, viewsheds, and natural landmarks.
Community
Development
Department
1-2 years Complete. Hillside Development adopted 12/17/14 and included in the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update adopted December 18, 2019.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-24 Energy and Mineral
Develop and implement strategies, in coordination with Southern California Edison and the Southern California Gas Company, to reduce residential and nonresidential energy use. These strategies could include requiring existing development to meet specified conservation standards and requiring new development to utilize energy reduction strategies during construction and operation.
Community
Development,
Building & Safety,
and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-25 Energy and Mineral Use the project review process to ensure that all new development complies with California State Energy Regulation requirements.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-26 Energy and Mineral
Work with Southern California Edison, the Southern California Gas Company, school districts, Mt.
San Jacinto College, and other agencies and organizations on outreach programs to promote energy conservation for residential and nonresidential uses.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-27 Energy and Mineral
Prepare a package of information that is made available at the public counter on alternative energy that describes the technology and identifies financial and nonfinancial resources available for residents and business owners to assist them in implementing alternative energy programs Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
2--5 years
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-28 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Identify sites in the City that meet the criteria to be in the State Historic Resources Inventory as Riverside County Landmarks, as State Points of Historic Interest, as State Landmarks, or as sites on the National Register of Historic Places, and encourage owners to apply for recognition.
Community
Development
Department
2--5 years
Complete. On May 4, 2022, Menifee's City Council requested a future agenda item to discuss the creation of historical districts and preserving rural areas. On April 5, 2023, the City Council discussed historic preservation and requested staff to bring back additional information for consideration. On April 3, 2024, further information regarding historic preservation strategies was presented to the Council. The Council discussed the need and options for a historic preservation program/ordinance for Menifee and decided not to pursue a program/ordinance but rather continue with the existing process of evaluating historic resources on a case-by-case basis under CEQA as development proposals are reviewed. The City Council acknowledged efforts of the Menifee Valley History Museum and current historical markers in the City, which are viewable at the Menifee History Museum and via the following website: https://menifeehistory.com/historical-monuments Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-29 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Create an inventory of known archaeological sites and identify them as either (a) no longer existing, (b) in danger of destruction or damage, or (c) currently safe. This inventory should be updated regularly to reflect changing conditions.
Community
Development
Department
2--5 years
Ongoing. The City has been utilizing current resources such as UCR's Eastern Informaton Center database and the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS).
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-30 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Require projects that involve earth-disturbing activities to:
a. Be evaluated by a qualified archaeologist, where the archeologist, at a minimum, conducts a records search and Phase I walkover study and prepares an archeological report containing the results of the site’s evaluation. If Phase II archaeological evaluations are recommended by the archaeologist, all such surveys with recommendations, if any, must be completed prior to project approval; and
b. Consult with the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians for the purposes of determining archaeological and cultural resource impacts and developing appropriate mitigation to address such impacts.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-31 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Require projects that are determined to be in a culturally or archeologically sensitive area, based on consultation with the project archeologist and the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians and/or Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, to be conditioned for archaeological monitoring and Tribe monitoring during all earth-disturbing activities.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-32 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Develop mandatory mitigation measures, in coordination with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians and/or Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, for any project within previously undisturbed soils in an area determined to be in a culturally or archeologically sensitive area, based on consultation with the project archeologist and the Tribe.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-33 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Enforce California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, which states that if human remains are encountered, no further disturbance shall occur until the Riverside County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to the origin and California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98(b) which states that remains shall be left in place and free from disturbance until a final decision as to the treatment and disposition has been made. If the Riverside County Coroner determines the remains to be Native American, the Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted within 24 hours.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-34 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Locate where artifact collections are curated for those sites in the City where subsurface investigation has occurred and seek ways to make these collections more accessible to students, researchers, and the interested public.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing
Implementing. The Menifee Valley Historical Association keeps a Museum the identifies, preserves and promotes the historic legacy of the Menifee Valley. The City has been utilizing current resources such as UCR's Eastern Informaton Center database and the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS).
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-35 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Work with the Society for California Archaeology to develop citizen participation in site protection through the California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-36 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Conduct an archaeological and historical records review of proposed or revised development at the Eastern Information Center (EIC) at University of California, Riverside. If the records review indicates that the project area has not been previously examined for cultural resources or that the project area is sensitive for cultural resources, then archaeological field surveys and historical surveys are required. Archeological field surveys and historical surveys may also be recommended for properties that have been previously examined, if surface conditions have changed or if the previous survey was conducted so long ago that it no longer meets current professional standards.
Community
Development
Department
2-5 years Ongoing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-37 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Require a preservation plan for any newly discovered archaeological sites and historical structures.
Require that this plan be filed with the City Planning Department to ensure the resource will stay protected and not be destroyed by mistake.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-38 Paleontological and
Cultural Resources
Require monitoring of excavation in areas identified as likely to contain paleontological resources by a qualified paleontological monitor. Recovered specimens should be prepared to a point of identified and permanent preservation and curated into an established, accredited museum repository with permanent retrievable paleontological storage. A report of findings is required to be prepared. The report and inventory, when submitted to the appropriate lead agency, along with confirmation of the curation of recovered specimens, will signify completion of the program to mitigate impacts to paleontologic resources.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-39 Agriculture In the City’s Municipal Code, include an agricultural zone and apply that zone to areas designated as Agriculture in the City’s General Plan.
Community
Development
Department
1-2 years
Complete. The Comprehensive Zoning Code Update was adopted in December 18, 2019. The Zoning Code allows agricultural uses in Agricultural zones consistent with the Agriculture land use designation of the General Plan. However, with the approval of the Rockport Ranch Specific Plan in 2020, the last remaining property in the CIty with an Agriculture General Plan land use designation and zoning was changed to Resdential land use and zoning to allow for residential development.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-40 Agriculture
Develop a Right to Farm Ordinance that describes normal farm practices expected to occur in agricultural areas and ensure the right of the farmer to continue such practices subject to appropriate health and safety standards. The ordinance shall specify that it applies only to areas designated with agricultural land use categories.
Community
Development
Department
1-2 years
The City will re-evaluate the need for this ordinance. With the approval of the Rockport Ranch Specific Plan in 2020, the last remaining property in the CIty with an Agriculture General Plan land use designation and zoning was changed to Resdential land use and zoning to allow for residential development. A potential future Sphere of Influence Amendment and General Plan Amendment could encompass Agriculture designated lands that may necessitate a Right to Farm Ordinance in the future.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-41 Agriculture
Work with local agricultural clubs, organizations, and businesses, including the Agricultural Research Center at Heritage High School, to educate the public about Menifee’s agricultural roots and present day farming practices.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-53 Biological Develop a project review checklist to ensure that all development projects are reviewed for their impacts on biological resources onsite and on immediate surroundings.
Community
Development
Department
1--2 years Ongoing. Done through CEQA review
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-54 Biological
Require all new development in areas containing or adjacent to sensitive habitat areas, designated critical habitat, and MSHCP conservation areas and core linkages as defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the MSHCP, to provide detailed biological assessments, assess potential impacts, and mitigate significant impacts to a level below significance.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing. Implementing per CEQA and MSHCP requirements Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-55 Biological Identify parcels with important biological resources in the City’s GIS to ensure the information in readily available when projects are reviewed for that site.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing
County's GIS provides this service identifies mapping biologically sensitive resources identified in the Riverside County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-56 Biological
Evaluate different ways to acquire areas with high biological resource significance. Acquisition methods could include acquiring land by development agreement or gift; dedication of conservation, open space and scenic easements; joint acquisition with other local agencies; transfer of development rights; lease purchase agreements; State and federal grants; and impact fees/mitigation banking.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-57 Biological Actively participate in Multispecies Habitat Conservation Planning with the County of Riverside, Regional Conservation Authority, and other applicable state and federal agencies.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-58 Air Quality
Revise Menifee's Municipal Code to include measures that will protect the air quality of sensitive land uses (facilities where individuals are highly susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollutants, such as housing, child care centers, retirement homes, schools, and hospitals) near freeways and other major air pollutant-generating uses. Protective measures include an analysis of the potential health risks and appropriate mitigation measures, such as increased air filtration to reduce risks, as necessary.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
1 year
Ongoing. The City adopted a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update in December 18, 2019. Chapter 9.210, Performance Standards of the Zoning Code includes air quality standards including consideration of proximity of proposed sensitive land uses to air pollution sources. In addition, on March 2, 2022, the City adopted Resolution No. 22-1126 approving Good Neighbor Industrial Policies as an appendix to the City's Design Guidelines.
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-59 Air Quality
Evaluate the existing transportation network to identify areas where mobile source pollution can be reduced by making vehicular movement more efficient. Revise the transportation network as necessary. Possible improvements include: installation of dedicated left and right turn lanes, construction of roundabouts, development of Intelligent Transportation systems such as synchronized signal timing and adaptive traffic control systems, removal of unwarranted stop signs, and construction of new and improved freeway on- and off-ramps.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Department
3--5 years
Ongoing. 2020/2021 - City will have all traffic signals communicating to the City's traffic Management Center (TMC). As of 2020, the City has approximately 80 traffic signals and will have about 150 at buildout of the city. In the first year the City wil have about 10% of signals running in a coordination plan from 6 am to 7 pm and running in a free mode outside of those hours. The following year the City anticipates coordination plans for another 10% of traffic signals along the heavily travelled corridors that have closely spaced traffic signals. Another 10% will likely be added the following year. As more and more signals are added and spaced closer together the City will place those in coordination during part of the day. As part of the CIty's CIP, two traffic signals were installed in FY22/23 and three were installed in FY 23/24. In addition, two signals were installed in 2023 by a private developer, one at the intersections of Holland and Evans Roads and one at the intersection of La Piedra and Murrieta Roads.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-60 Air Quality
Create and implement a public outreach program to recognize and reward companies and residents using innovative approaches to improve air quality. Programs could include recognition on the City's website or a certificate presented at a City Council meeting.
Community
Development
Department and City
Managers Office
Ongoing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-61 Air Quality Provide a link to SCAQMD’s website and promote their regional events and incentive programs through the City’s website and at City Hall.
Community
Development
Department
1 year; Ongoing New website just implemented, will start on this soon.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-63 Air Quality Monitor regional air quality issues and apply for local government grants through SCAQMD to improve air quality in the City and the larger South Coast Air Basin.
Community
Development, Public
Works, and Building
and Safety
Departments
Annually
Monitoring through WRCOG meetings. The City has not directly applied for SCAG grants. However, related to air quality and greenhouse gases, the City is one of 14 cities participating in the 2020 Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Subregional Climate Action Plan (CAP) update, which began in the Summer of 2020. In Summer of 2021, this effort was placed on hold.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-64 Air Quality Provide technical assistance and demographic data to SCAG and SCAQMD for the development of future projections and programs.
Community
Development, Public
Works, and Building
and Safety
Departments
Ongoing Provided local input on SCAG's Local Data Exchange Survey for the Connect SoCal 2024 plan.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-67 Air Quality Create a Solar Plan that provides incentives and coordinates financing for City residences and businesses to invest in solar energy.
Community
Development, Public
Works, and Finance
Departments
5-10 years
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-69 Air Quality
Revise the Menifee Municipal Code to include energy efficient light sources such as LED, LPS (Lower Pressure Sodium), HPS (High Pressure Sodium), and solar powered signage and regulation of parking lot and building light fixtures require full cut-off fixtures, except emergency exit or safety lighting. In addition, require that all permanently installed exterior lighting be controlled by either a photocell or an astronomical time switch. Prohibit continuous all night outdoor lighting unless required for security reasons.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
1 year
Complete. The City adopted a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update in December 18, 2019, which includes lighting standards to conserve energy and resources, minimize light glare and pollution, and preserve the visibility of night skies, included in Zoning Code Chapter 9.205 and Chapter 6.01 (Dark Sky, Light Pollution) of the Menifee Municipal Code.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-70 Air Quality
Establish a tracking and monitoring system for greenhouse gas emissions that includes Planning and Building design review standards to evaluate a project's contribution to GHG emissions to demonstrate compliance with AB 32.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
5 years
The City is one of 14 cities participating in the 2020 Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Subregional Climate Action Plan (CAP) update, which began in the Summer of 2020. In Summer of 2021 this effort was placed on hold.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-71 Air Quality Train all plan check and building inspection staff in appropriate use of green building materials, techniques, and best practices.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Within 1 year and
Reoccurring
Annually
Ongoing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-72 Air Quality
Set and monitor performance goals and/or VMT reduction targets that are consistent with the targets set by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Sustainable Communities Strategy and Regional Transportation Plan and Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Climate Action Plan.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Department
Ongoing
Ongoing. WRCOG working on implementation actions for a subregional Climate Action Plan. City participating. In Summer of 2021 this effort was placed on hold and remains on hold as of January, 2024.
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-73 Air Quality
Work with Riverside Transit Agency (RTA), and the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) to evaluate options to add transit to increase service in Menifee. Improvements include supporting the implementation of a regional bus rapid transit system in Western Riverside County (with a stop in the City of Menifee) and expanded service or a dedicated shuttle to connect Sun City Core to the Menifee Valley Medical Center. Partner with RTA to increase the frequency and coverage of buses connecting Menifee to other cities and the nearby existing and proposed rail stations.
Possible grant funding sources should be considered in the evaluation.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Department
5 years; Ongoing Ongoing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-74 Air Quality
Work with EMWD to create a public outreach campaign to reduce energy use and conserve water.
Campaign components can include workshops, brochures, mailers, website links, etc. Topics to highlight include: changes in Menifee's Building Code, how to implement whole house energy upgrades or other energy efficiency improvements for residents and businesses, the WRCOG HERO financing program and other subregional energy conservation efforts, as well as the City's the Solar Plan when complete.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-75 Air Quality
Create a program to incentivize new and existing commercial, industrial, public, school and medical facilities/developments to install shared vehicle parking, car pool parking, additional bike racks, and bus stop shelters. Components of the plan could include reduced permit fees, expedited processing, reduced parking requirements, etc.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Department
Ongoing
Open Space and
Conservation Action OSC-76 Air Quality
Design and implement a public outreach campaign to reduce vehicle miles traveled within the City.
Campaign components can include a ride sharing board at City Hall and an on-line version through the City website, promotion of RTA's schedule, passes, and programs, the City's Bicycle Master Plan when complete, as well as electric vehicles and their routes/street network.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing City now selling bus tickets to make purchasing easier and more available Community Design Action CD-1 Community Image Identify specific locations for community gateways (based on general locations provided in Exhibit CD-1) and install landscaping, signage, lighting, and other design features to announce arrival.
Community
Development
Department &
Economic
Development
2–5 years
In progress. A Citywide Signage Program was taken to the City Council for approval on August 2, 2024. Minor adjustments have been requested for the overpass signage design and City Council has directed staff to continue with a phased approach for implementation. The Citywide Signage Program identifies specific locations for community gateways.
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Community Design Action CD-2 Community Image Establish priorities, timing, and possible funding sources to be used to fund the installation of pedestrian, bike, automobile, and transit circulation signage.
Community
Development
Department & Public
Works/Engineering
Department, and
Community Services
Ongoing
Ongoing. Community Services is working with Economic Development and Community Development on a placemaking, tourism, and identity standards master plan. This plan will include wayfinding and park signage design.
Consultant bid awards will be reviewed by Council in February 2025.
Community engagement to seek public input on this plan will begin March 2025.
Community Design Action CD-3 Community Image
Encourage neighborhood community organizations or homeowners associations to fund gateway features for their neighborhoods or rehabilitate existing signage, lighting, and other design amenities.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Ongoing.
Community Design Action CD-4 Community Image Create citywide Design Guidelines to replace the Third and Fifth Supervisorial District Design Guidelines and Countywide Design Guidelines.
Community
Development
Department
1–2 years Complete. On April 15, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20- 885 approving Design Guidelines
Community Design Action CD-5 Community Image Institute special neighborhood improvement programs in areas that lack a distinct identity, that structure with day-to-day maintenance issues, or have a repeated history of code violations.
Community
Development
Department, Code
Enforcement, and
Public Works
2–5 years
Ongoing. Code Enforcement will continue monitoring properties with multiple and continuous violations, working with or referring out to various city departments, including but not limited to Public Works.
Community Design Action CD-6 Community Image
Create a “way-finding” signage system to orient people in the City and highlight key destinations, such as recreation facilities, schools, libraries, community centers, and City Hall. The way-finding system should include signage at two scales: one for motorists and one for pedestrians.
Community
Development
Department and
Economic
Development
2–5 years The Citywide Signage Program referenced in Action Item CD-1 details wayfinding signage designs.
Community Design Action CD-7 Community Image Conduct yearly meetings with organized neighborhoods within the City to identify neighborhood design issues and develop strategies to address them.
Community
Development
Department
and Code
Enforcement
Annually Meetings with Quail Valley Community and other neighborhoods are ongoing.
Community Design Action CD-8 Corridors and Scenic
Resources
Conduct a survey of minor roadways and neighborhood streets and identify streetscape deficiencies, signage problems, inadequate lighting, etc. Based on this survey, develop a phased program to correct any problems and deficiencies and incorporate the list into the City's Capital Improvement Plan.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
1–2 years
Ongoing. The Public Works Department is currently inventorying all street signage in GIS and replacing damaged signs where needed. In addition, Public Works is updating all Street Marker signs with new City Standards throughout the City in a phased program. Street lighting in Quail Valley Grid is anticipated to be completed in summer 2024.
Community Design Action CD-9 Corridors and Scenic
Resources
Create a master streetscape plan addressing landscaping, signage, lighting, gateway design, and special design features along enhanced landscape corridors and at key entryways to the City. See Exhibit CD-2 for a map of major roadways that should be included in the master streetscape plan.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
1–2 years
The City of Menifee adopted a Complete Streets Plan on July 17, 2024. In addition Economic Development is completing a signage and wayfinding master plan to be adopted FY 22/23.
Community Design Action CD-10 Corridors and Scenic
Resources
Require new development to underground utilities and look for funding opportunities to underground existing utilities, especially in areas of scenic value.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing
Implementing. The City adopted Resolution 22-1117 creating an underground district on Goetz Road from Vista Way to the New Quail Valley Fire Station 5 with the purpose of undergroundign electrical conduits. The project is funded through SCE's Rule 20A.
Community Design Action CD-11 Corridors and Scenic
Resources Develop a list of community sites that have exceptional scenic value.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
1–2 years
Community Design Action CD-12 Corridors and Scenic
Resources
Amend the City's Municipal Code to require the size, height, and type of on-site signs within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of all scenic corridors to be the minimum necessary for identification. The design, materials, color, and location of on-site signs shall blend with the environment, utilizing natural materials where possible.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing
Complete. Comprehensive Zoning Code Update adopted in December 18, 2019. The Zoning Code includes lighting standards to conserve energy and resources, minimize light glare and pollution, and preserve the visibility of night skies, included in Zoning Code Chapter 9.205 and Chapter 6.01 (Dark Sky, Light Pollution) of the Menifee Municipal Code.
Community Design Action CD-15 Project and Building
Design Quality
Explore possibility of establishing a public art program and funding source for the installation of public art within new development proposals and in public spaces and gathering areas.
Community
Development
Department
1–2 years
Will explore the possibility of a public art program in the future for development projects. The FY 22/23 thought 27/28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) adopted in June of 2023 identifies CIP Project No. 24-13 with $100,000 in funds allocated for establishing a unique identity for the City Park System by identifying opportunities for public art placement.
Community Design Action CD-16 Project and Building
Design Quality
Prohibit retention/detention basins at the corner of projects unless no other feasible alternative is available. If a retention/detention basin must be located at a project corner, require the use of landscaping and other buffers to soften their appearance and integrate them into the project.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Community Design Action CD-17 Land Use Transitions and
Buffers
Update the City's Municipal Code to include a walls and fencing ordinance to address appropriate materials and designs for walls and fencing, including temporary construction fencing.
Community
Development
Department
1–2 years
Complete. Comprehensive Zoning Code Update adopted in December 18, 2019. Includes Chapter 9.185 - Fences, Walls & Screening. Addresses temporary construction fencing. Materials & Design addressed in Chapter
9.185 & City Design Guideines.
Community Design Action CD-18 Rural Design Create design guidelines for the community's rural areas.
Community
Development
Department
2–3 years Pending.
Community Design Action CD-20 Rural Design
Provide transitional buffers for proposed residential developments at densities exceeding two units per acre whenever such projects are located adjacent to or on the opposite side of the street from improved properties 1 acre or larger and/or land that is designated Rural Residential or Rural Mountainous. Buffers may include the use of larger lot sizes that mirror adjacent uses, an open space corridor, trails, paseos, and/or screening landscaping.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Community Design Action CD-21 Economic Development
Corridor Create design guidelines for each EDC subarea.
Community
Development and
Economic
Development
Departments
1–2 years
The City adopted Design Guidelines on April 15, 2020, which include Commercial and Industrial Guidelines applicable to EDC subareas. On March 2, 2022, the Design Guidelines were amended to add Appendix A:
Industrial Good Neighbor Policies, which are applicable to industrial uses allowed in certain EDC subareas.
Community Design Action CD-22 Economic Development
Corridor
Create streetscape and landscaping plans for each EDC subarea that reflect and emphasize the character of that area to create a unique sense of place and destination image.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
1–2 years Pending.
Community Design Action CD-23 Economic Development
Corridor
Amend the City's Municipal Code to create mixed/multi-use development standards that remove potential barriers to this type of development, such as parking, open space, and setback requirements.
Community
Development
Department
1–2 years
Comprehensive Zoning Code Update adopted in December 18, 2019.
Includes mixed/multi-use standards for the Economic Development Corridor (EDC) zones.
Community Design Action CD-24 Community Design
Amenities
Require that an appropriate landscape plan be submitted and implemented for development projects subject to discretionary review.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Community Design Action CD-25 Community Design
Amenities
Require that new development utilize drought-tolerant landscaping and incorporate adequate drought-conscious irrigation systems.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Community Design Action CD-26 Community Design
Amenities Continue enforcing the City's Oak Tree Management Guidelines.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Community Design Action CD-28 Community Design
Amenities
Develop a sign guidelines manual with examples of appropriate signs of various scales for major corridors, commercial centers, and activity centers. Maximum height limits would need to be defined.
Community
Development
Department
2–3 years
Community Design Action CD-29 Community Design
Amenities
When there are two or more businesses on a property, require the development of a Master Sign Program (MSP). Once an MSP is established, each sign on the property must conform to the program, as well as any sign regulations set forth in the City's Municipal Code.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing.
Community Design Action CD-30 Community Design
Amenities
Periodically review the City's lighting standards and amend them as necessary to reflect updates to Title 24 and other regional, state, and federal regulations.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing.
Community Design Action CD-31 Community Design
Amenities Update the City's Sign Ordinance to better reflect the City's high quality design standards.
Community
Development
Department
2–3 years
Complete. Comprehensive Zoning Code Update adopted in December 18, 2019. Includes Chapter 9.220 Sign Regulations. In additin, Citywide Design Guidelines were adopted on April 15, 2020.
Community Design Action CD-32 Community Design
Amenities Create design guidelines to address specific requirements for enhanced lighting.
Community
Development
Department
2–3 years Complete. Citywide Design Guidelines were adopted on April 15, 2020.
Safety Action S-5 Seismic
If and when the California Geological Survey (CGS) develops a Seismic Hazards Zone Map that includes the City, review the proposed draft for agreement with geotechnical reports filed at the City, work with the CGS to make any necessary changes, and adopt the final map as a replacement to the Seismic Hazards Map that is currently part of Exhibit S-2, Liquefaction and Landslides.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Unknown, in
response to
State actions
Ongoing. On December 15, 2021, the City adopted an update to the Safety Element of the General Plan in cojunction with its 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. This included review of CGS seismic hazards maps and update the Saftey Element maps as necessary.
Safety Action S-8 Seismic
Identify the unreinforced masonry buildings in the City, and develop incentives for owners to seismically retrofit these structures, especially those being used for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.
Building and Safety
and Community
Development
Departments
Within next 5
years Additional discussion required.
Safety Action S-10 Geologic
Require development proposals within areas identified as having a seismic or geotechnical hazard to conduct, as a condition of approval, geotechnical and engineering geological investigations, prepared by state-certified professionals (geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists, as appropriate) following the most recent guidelines by the California Geological Survey and similar organizations, that address, at a minimum, the site-specific geologic hazards identified in the Safety Element Technical Background Report. These reports shall provide mitigation measures to reduce those hazards identified at a site to an acceptable level.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Safety Action S-12 Geologic
Maintain an updated map of slope failures in the City to show areas where debris flows, surficial mass wasting events, and rockfalls are reported, especially during wet winters. Require geotechnical studies that assess this hazard in these areas, and where deemed necessary, erect protective devices such as barriers, rock fences, retaining structures, or catchment areas.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments,
developers and their
geotechnical
consultants
Ongoing Ongoing.
Safety Action S-16 Flood
Require new development proposals to include, as a condition of approval, hydrological studies prepared by a state-certified engineer with expertise in this area, that assess the impact that the new development will have on the flooding potential of existing development downgrade. The studies shall provide mitigation measures to reduce this impact to an acceptable level.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
and the Engineering
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Safety Action S17 Flood
Continue to enforce Riverside County Ordinance No. 458 for all new developments and existing projects undergoing substantial improvements within the FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas, areas identified by the county as susceptible to flooding, and other areas known to flood.
Mitigation measures can include the design of onsite drainage systems that are connected to the City’s storm drainage system, or that keep surface waters within the project area, grading of the site so that runoff does not impact adjacent properties, and buildings that are elevated above the anticipated flood levels.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments the
Engineering
Department and the
RCFCWCD
2 years Implementing
Safety Action S-19 Flood
Require development proposals for areas adjacent to McCall Boulevard that are located at the base of a mountainous area to prepare a coordinated access and flooding mitigation plan that will limit the number of access points to McCall Blvd.
Community
Development and the
Engineering Public
Works Departments
Ongoing Ongoing
Safety Action S-20 Flood
Require that the design and upgrade of street storm drains be based on the depth of inundation, relative risk to public health and safety, the potential for hindrance of emergency access and regress from excessive flood depth, and the threat of contamination of the storm drain system with sewage effluent. In general, the 10-year flood flows shall be contained within the top of curbs and the 100- year flood flows within the street right-of-way.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Safety Action S-22 Flood Identify properties in the City that are subject to recurring flooding and map their location in GIS in order to track infrastructure improvements and direct funding sources to areas with the most need.
Public Works,
Information
Technology, and
Community
Development
Departments
Short to Long
Term (within the
next 5 years)
Data has been updated and is avalable to Public Works. GIS is working to create a map app to complement the data provided to by the vendor.
Safety Action S-24 Flood
Request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a City-wide detailed study of flood prone areas, to develop a better, more comprehensive Flood Insurance Rate Map for Menifee.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments, with
cooperation from the
Public Works
Department
Short to Long
Term (within the
next 5 years)
Safety Action S-25 Flood
Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and require that all owners of properties within the 100-year floodplain (Zones A and AE), and repeat-flood properties in Zone X, purchase and keep flood insurance for those properties.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing
Safety Action S-26 Flood
Participate in the StormReady Program with the National Weather Service, including the monitoring of precipitation and snow levels on the mountains, providing storm watches and warnings in real time, and issuing evacuation notices for affected neighborhoods in a timely manner.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Short to Long
Term, within five
years
Ongoing
Safety Action S-27 Flood
Prepare and distribute informational materials to owners of properties within the flood zones (Zones A, AE and X) and inundation zones (Exhibit bS-2.1, Dams with the Potential to Inundate the Menifee General Plan Area) regarding the potential for flooding in their area, including the potential for flooding of access routes to and from their neighborhoods.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Safety Action S-28 Flood
Where possible, continue to institute joint-use agreements with the Riverside County Flood Control district to develop floodplains as parks, nature trails, equestrian parks, golf courses, or other types of recreational facilities that can withstand periodic inundation.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments and
Riverside County
Flood Control District
Long Term
(within 10 years) Ongoing
Safety Action S-29 Flood Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions to create a development review process that takes into consideration the impact of flooding and flood control measures on adjacent jurisdictions.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Short Term
(within 5 years)
Safety Action S-30 Flood Continue to implement the County of Riverside Master Plan of Drainage.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing
Safety Action S-32 Fire Prohibit the use of invasive, ornamental plant species in the High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and require the use of fire-resistive, native plant species.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing. New projects reviewed for compliance.
Safety Action S-33 Fire
Continue to conduct regular inspections of parcels throughout the City, and direct property owners to bring their property into compliance with fire inspection standards. This includes enforcing the weed abatement and notification program, to reduce the potential for vegetation fires on vacant or poorly maintained lots, and encouraging homeowners to follow fire-safe practices, including maintaining a fire-safe landscape and keeping combustibles (such as wood fire) a safe distance away from all structures.
Community
Development
Department
Code Enforcement
Ongoing Ongoing
Safety Action S-45 Hazardous
Prohibit new facilities that use or store hazardous materials in quantities that would place them in the state’s TRI or SQG databases in flood zones A, AE and X unless all standards of elevation, anchoring, and flood proofing have been implemented to the satisfaction of the City’s Building Department and the Riverside County Fire Department.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing. (no new facilities)
Safety Action S-47 Hazardous
Prohibit new facilities involved in the production, use, storage, transport, or disposal of hazardous materials near existing land uses that may be adversely impacted by such activities. Prohibit new sensitive facilities (like schools, child care centers, nursing homes) near existing sites that use, store, or generate hazardous materials.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing. (no new facilities)
Safety Action S-50 Hazardous
The City, in cooperation with the Riverside County Fire Department, Hazardous Materials Division, will continue to enforce disclosure laws that require all users, generators, and transporters of hazardous materials and wastes to clearly identify the materials that they store, use or transport, and to notify the appropriate City, county, state, and federal agencies of a change in quantity or type of materials and in the event of a violation.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments,
Riverside County Fire
Department,
Hazardous Materials
Division
Ongoing Ongoing
Safety Action S-51 Hazardous
Continue to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials by using nontoxic, safer alternatives that do not pose a threat to the environment, or buying and using only the smallest amount of a hazardous substance to get the intended job done. The City will encourage residents and businesses in the City to do the same.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments,
Riverside County Fire
Department,
Hazardous Materials
Division
Ongoing Ongoing
Safety Action S-65 Disaster Response
Require all essential and critical facilities (including but not limited to essential City offices and buildings, medical facilities, schools, child care centers, and nursing homes) in or within 200 feet of Flood Zones A, AE and X, or within the dam inundation pathways, to develop disaster response and evacuation plans that address the actions that will be taken in the event of flooding or inundation due to catastrophic failure of a dam.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments, Office
of Emergency
Management, school
districts, individual
facilities
Short to Long
Term, within five
years
Ongoing. In coordination with all City departments. We will incorporate additional information on dams in the update for the next LHMP. On January 29, 2025, the City will begin discussions for next update to the LHMP.
Safety Action S-68 Disaster Response
Evaluate proposals for new critical facilities to ensure they are outside of hazardous areas. If the facility must be located in a hazardous area, ensure that the project implements appropriate mitigation measures to protect the facility in the case of damage or disaster.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Ongoing This will be done when new critical facilities are proposed.
Noise Action N-1 Policy and Reg
Require subdivisions adjacent to developed/occupied noise-sensitive land uses to submit a construction-related noise mitigation plan to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. The plan must depict the location of construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment will be mitigated during construction of this project, through the use of methods such as:
• Temporary noise attenuation fences;
• Preferential location of equipment
• Current noise suppression technology and equipment.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Noise Action N-2 Policy and Reg
Prepare and adopt a Local Noise Ordinance and include, at a minimum, the following components:
• Noise level measurement criteria
• Exterior and interior noise standards
• Standards for residential noise sources such as, but not limited to, leaf blowers, mobile vendors, mobile stereos and stationary noise sources such as home appliances, air conditioners, and swimming pool equipment
• Regulation and enforcement of nuisances
• Manner for enforcement of noise violations
Community
Development
Department
2 years Complete. Noise Ordinance adopted 10/1/14
Noise Action N-3 Policy and Reg
Require that a noise analysis be conducted by an acoustical specialist for all proposed noise- sensitive projects. Identify specific structural and site design features that will adequately mitigate noise impacts of nearby noise-generating uses or proposed noise-generating uses. Mitigation strategies could include setbacks, enclosures, sound walls, or natural barriers and landscaping, including hills, berms, boulders, and dense vegetation.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Noise Action N-4 Policy and Reg
Require that a noise analysis be conducted by an acoustical specialist for all proposed projects that are potential major noise producers, including, but not limited to industrial, manufacturing, commercial uses, water treatment facilities, and schools. Identify structural and site design features that will adequately mitigate noise impacts if the project is either within proximity of a noise- sensitive land use, or on land designated for noise-sensitive land uses. Mitigation strategies could include selection of quieter equipment, setbacks, building design, enclosures, sound walls, or natural barriers and landscaping, including hills, berms, boulders, and dense vegetation.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Noise Action N-5 Policy and Reg
Require applicants proposing the development of new noise-sensitive uses in areas exposed to ambient noise levels greater than 60 dBA CNEL to provide an acoustical study to demonstrate that the proposed uses will meet applicable noise standards and include mitigation strategies.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Noise Action N-6 Policy and Reg
As part of any approvals of noise-sensitive projects where reduction of exterior noise to 65 dBA CNEL is not reasonably feasible, the developer shall be required to issue disclosure statements to be identified on all real estate transfers associated with the affected property that identifies regular exposure to noise.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Noise Action N-7 Policy and Reg Enforce Right-to-Farm Ordinance to protect Menifee’s agricultural resources from noise complaints.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing
Noise Action N-8 Siting and Design Assist the efforts of local homeowners living in high noise areas to noise attenuate their homes through funding assistance and retrofitting program development, as feasible.
Community
Development and
Building and Safety
Departments
Short term
(within 5 years)
Noise Action N-9 Transportation Work with Caltrans to evaluate the potential need for sound barriers and/or other mitigation strategies along segments of I-215 that abut existing noise-sensitive land uses.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Short term
(within 5 years)
Ongoing. City has worked with Caltrans during widening of the I-215, will the Holland Overpass Projects and with development projects along the I-215.
General Plan Implementation Actions Progress
Noise Action N-10 Transportation
Work with the Southern California Rail Authority and Union Pacific Railroad to construct noise barriers and implement quiet zones in areas where noise-sensitive uses exist or are proposed adjacent to railroad tracks, where feasible.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Short term
(within 5 years)
This may apply at some time in the future when rail service is provided, such as Metrolink form City of Perris to San Jacinto.
Noise Action N-11 Transportation Implement quiet zone standards for new railroad crossings.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Short term
(within 5 years)
This may apply at some time in the future when rail service is provided, such as Metrolink form City of Perris to San Jacinto.
Noise Action N-12 Transportation
Review development proposals to determine if they are within an airport noise impact area, and if so, require the proposed development to comply with applicable airport land use noise compatibility criteria.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Implementing
Noise Action N-13 Transportation Evaluate existing roadways and repair paving in sections that need improvement.
Community
Development and
Public Works
Departments
Short term
(within 5 years)
Ongoing. The City's entire roadway network is evaluated every four years to determine its condition and develop a pavement management program strategy for road repair and maintenance. The City is currently updating its Pavement Management Program Report for years 2025-2029.
Noise Action N-14 Transportation Encourage and facilitate the use of nonmotorized and electric vehicles.
Community
Development
(Planning & Building)
and Public Works
Departments
Ongoing Ongoing. On July 17, 2024, the City adopted the Complete Streets Plan.
Noise Action N-15 Siting and Design
Require that the parking structures, terminals, and loading docks of commercial, industrial, office, and other noise-generating land uses be designed and managed to minimize the potential noise impacts of vehicles on site as well as on adjacent land uses.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Implementing