Land Development
Process
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MARCH 10, 2026
Outline
Pre
-
Development
1 7
2 3
4 5
6 Entitlement Process
Building & Construction
Public Works
Business License
Economic Development
Q & A
Site Selection / Zoning Verification
1 Property Owner Rights
2 •
Review and Analysis by Development Review Team (DRT)
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Internal & external depts., divisions, & other agencies i.e., EMWD, SCE, MVU, etc.
•
Comments Issued
3 Pre-Development Process
Pre
-
Application / Preliminary Review
Entitlement Process & Approvals
Formal Application(s) Submittal
1 2
Review and Analysis by Development Review Team
3 4
5 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance Tribal Consultation
Community Outreach
•
Plng
., Bldg., Econ.
Dev’t
., Fire, Land
Dev’t
., Parks, MVU, Special Districts, etc.
•
Other agencies, i.e., EMWD
Entitlement Process & Approvals
Discretionary Approval / Public Hearing
6 7
8 Administrative Approval
Vested Rights
•
Recommendation
•
Findings
•
Conditions of Approval
Building Permitting & Construction
UNSAFE STRUCTURE
UNSAFE ELECTRICAL WIRES
•
Ensure residential, industrial, & commercial building & energy code compliance for both State and local •
Code compliance is necessary to protect life & property investment Building Permitting & Construction
4 5
6 Plan Review
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Ensure code compliance with both State and Local codes and structural integrity
1 2
3 Contractor Verification
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Confirm proper licensing / credentials
Permit Issuance
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Authorize construction to begin
Inspections
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For code compliance & built to approved plans
Certificate of Occupancy
Stop Work Notice
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Enforcement actions for violations i.e., work without
permits, deviations from approved plans
Public Works
Land Development
1 2
Transportation
3 4
Construction and Permits
Electric Utility
•
Engineering standards
•
Infrastructure requirements
•
State and federal regulations (i.e., stormwater, floodplains, etc.) •
Traffic study
•
Road configuration
•
Traffic control during construction
•
Inspections
•
Service
•
Infrastructure requirements
Other Agencies
1 •
If not within MVU service area = Southern California Edison 2 Water and Sewer
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Eastern Municipal Water District
•
Box Springs Mutual Water Company
3 Flood Control
•
Riverside County Flood Control and Conservation District Electricity
Applicant
may
be
required
to
coordinate
with
other
agencies
for
:
4 Other agencies such as:
•
Waste Management
,
RCALUC (ALUC), RCA (MSHCP), LAFCO, WRCOG (TUMF)
Business Licensing
Required for all businesses
1 2
3 Licenses valid Jan. 1
-
Dec. 31
Renewal Required Annually
Prorated for new businesses
Quality of Life
•
Market City’s image
•
Showcase assets and
opportunities
•
Attract talent and investments
Business Attration
•
Regional and Neighborhood Service
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Retail and Service
•
Job Centers
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Business Park
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Corporate Investment
Business Retention
•
Keep successful
exsisting
businesses
•
Assist in expansion efforts
•
Connect with resources
Workforce Development
•
Talent pipeline
•
Hiring events
•
Skills training
•
Career coaching
•
Educational connections
Economic Development
Initiatives
What Affects Development?
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Exsisting Non
-
Conforming use
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Dust, noise, pavement condition
impacts at a gateway intersection
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Visual blight
•
Unsafe air pollution to surrounding
residential neighborhood / medical
offices
Case Study: Robertson’s Ready Mix
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Robertson’s new batch plant is screened by a 32' façade wall that replicates a tilt -
up building
Case Study: Relocation To Industrial Zone
Case Study: Former Site on Day St.
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The former Robertson’s site on Day Street was cleared and ready for commercial development •
Aggressive marketing to attract
quality tenants
•
Master planned project was 86%
pre
-
released
•
Hotels
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Residence Inn
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Holiday Inn Express
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22k sq. ft. retail & restaurants
Case Study: The Quarter – Commercial Project
Case Study: Under Construction
Case Study: End Result
Questions?
THANK YOU