Planning commission2026 WORK PLAN
Community & Economic Development Department
Land Use Committee
August 10, 2026
Planning commission mission
To 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 play
2025 WORK PLAN and ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Planning Commission Work Plan Tasks
Status
In accordance with Title 19 – Zoning Code, review and act on any entitlement proposals, subdivision requests, and appeals, as necessary.
Entitlements: 35
Subdivisions: 3
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.
Zoning Code Updates: 5
(Industrial Standards,
Sign Code Update, Cannabis Consistency, Spring Omnibus, SB 9 Consistency) Review the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the City’s 2025 General Plan.
COMPLETE
05/08/2025
Update Title 19 (Zoning) 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.
Zoning Code Updates: 3
(SB 9 Consistency, ADU Consistency, Density Bonus Update) Receive updates, provide input, and participate in the City’s preparation of the General Plan Update and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
IN PROGRESS
Latest update: December 2025
project highlights
Arlington Mixed Use -
Riverside Alive EIR
Crest Cottages
RCH Expansion
Pacific Grove Hospital
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN PROGRESS MAP
Planning Webpage => Development Projects and CEQA Documents
2026 CPC GoalS
In accordance with Title 19 – Zoning Code, review and act on any entitlement proposals, subdivision requests, and appeals, as necessary.
Receive updates, provide input, and participate in the City’s preparation of the General Plan Update and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
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.
Review the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the City’s 2025 General Plan.
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. 1 2
3 4
5 NEW: Facilitate implementation of relevant 2026 Book of Work initiatives and projects in support of the City’s key strategic priorities and General Plan objectives, goals and policies. 6 RECOMMENDATION
1. That the Land Use Committee approve the 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan.