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PLANNING COMMISSION2025 DRAFT WORK PLANCommunity & Economic Development DepartmentLand Use CommitteeMarch 10, 2025 RiversideCA.gov2
PLANNING COMMISSION MISSIONTo realize Riverside’s vision for its future, development, growth and preservation through the Planning Commission’s review and recommendation on changes to the physical development of the City. The Planning Commission is committed to planning and design that results in a livable, high-quality of place – where people can live, work and play1 2 2
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StatusPlanning Commission Work Plan TasksEntitlements: 36Subdivisions: 4In accordance with Title 19 – Zoning Code, review and act on any entitlement proposals, subdivision requests, and appeals, as necessary. Zoning Code Updates: 4(Spring & Winter Omnibus, Industrial Standards,Sign Code)Review and recommend General Plan and Zoning Code Updates to the City Council for regulatory compliance with State Law, furtherance of General Plan alignment and/or implementation, and to streamline, clarify, and correct inconsistencies, as necessary. COMPLETE04/11/24Review the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the City’s 2025 General Plan.Zoning Code Updates: 1 (Farmworker Housing Definition)Update Title 19- Zoning Code and make recommendations to the City Council, as necessary, to further the goals policies, and programs within the 2021-2029 Housing Element and outlined in the Housing Implementation Action Plan.IN PROGRESSReceive updates, provide input, and participate in the City’s preparation of the General Plan Update and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. 2024 WORK PLAN AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS RiversideCA.gov4
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Mission Grove, 347 unitsArlington Mixed Use, 388 unitsMagnolia Crossing , 149 unitsUniversity & Mesa, 18 units 3 4
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Arlington Mixed Use -Grocery & Commercial
Dutch Bros2 locations – Magnolia and Van BurenOno Hawaiian BBQ – La Sierra Ave Panera Bread at Mission Grove
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GOAL ONEIn accordance with Title 19 – Zoning Code, review and act on any entitlement proposals, subdivision requests, and appeals, as necessary. 5 6
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GOAL TWOReview and recommend General Plan and Zoning Code Updates to the City Council for regulatory compliance with State Law, furtherance of General Plan alignment and/or implementation, and to streamline, clarify, and correct inconsistencies, as necessary.
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GOAL THREEReview the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the City’s 2025 General Plan. 7 8
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GOAL FOURUpdate Title 19- Zoning Code and make recommendations to the City Council, as necessary, to further the goals policies, and programs within the 2021-2029 Housing Element and outlined in the Housing Implementation Action Plan.
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GOAL FIVEReceive updates, provide input, and participate in the City’s preparation of the General Plan Update and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. 9 10