Riverside County Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Riverside County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 10% compared to July (234 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

CUP and Tentative Parcel Map at 13015 Mesa Drive, Blythe

Approved.

Approval of Conditional Use Permit 230004 to construct and operate a 4,800 sq ft (60x80 ft) truck tire repair shop, and Tentative Parcel Map 37988 subdividing a 14.36-acre property into three parcels (2.13 to 7.46 gross acres). Site at 13015 Mesa Drive, Blythe, CA 92225, with existing gas station/convenience store. Two vacant parcels remain for future development. 15 parking spaces (9 cars, 6 trucks), shared 40-foot driveway, looped fire lane. Applicant accepted all conditions of approval. Project found exempt from CEQA (Class 1 and Class 3 exemptions).

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Plot Plan 230007 - Children's Activity Center at 13555 Magnolia Avenue, Corona

Approved.

Approval of a two-story, 3,584 square foot pre-manufactured metal building to operate as a children's activity center on a 1,148 square foot parcel in the Island Corporate Area of Corona. Zoned general commercial (C1CP), designated commercial retail. Max height 35 feet, FAR 0.39, eight parking spaces. Applicant/owner is Corona Gymnastics (Vladimir and Alexey). Approved by hearing officer (director), not a body vote.

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CUP and plot plan for commercial retail center on Highway 74

Approved.

Plot plan for a commercial retail center of three buildings (4,050 sq ft convenience market, 2,015 sq ft retail plus 1,510 sq ft drive-thru restaurant, and a two-story building with 3,025 sq ft retail and 1,400 sq ft office), plus a CUP for a Type 21 off-sale beer, wine, and spirits ABC license. Located on the west side of Highway 74 (Central Avenue) at Allen Street in unincorporated Lake Elsinore. Approved by voice vote.

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Plot Plan Wireless 240012 - 85-foot wireless facility on church site, Woodcrest

Approved.

Approval of an 85-foot tall disguised wireless facility with ancillary equipment within a 1,600 square foot lease area on a 2.68 acre site currently used as a church (Amos Temple Christian Methodist Church) in the Woodcrest zoning district, Lake Matthews Woodcrest area plan. Site zoned commercial scenic highway, designated very low density residential. Applicant is APC Towers with Verizon as anchor tenant. Approved by hearing officer (director).

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Tentative Parcel Map 38973 - subdivision of 10.3 acres in Southwest Area Plan

Approved.

Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 38973 to subdivide 10.3 acres into two residential parcels (lot 1: 5.01 gross acres; lot 2: 5.02 gross acres) in the Southwest Area Plan, third district. Zoned rural agricultural 5 acre minimum, designated rural mountainous. Site currently has a single family residence with an olive grove. Project by Ballard Homes, Inc. Approved by hearing officer (director).

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Plot plan PPT250036 for continued use of Olivet University

Approved.

Plot plan PPT250036 to allow continued use of the existing Olivet University educational facility without the December 1, 2025 expiration date. 853.06 gross acres across 11 parcels (43.62-acre actual footprint) north of US Highway 371 in the Anza Valley area. Includes existing educational, administrative, and residential buildings. No expansion or new construction; future expansion is a phase-two FGPA project. Approved by voice vote.

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Plot plan to expand Desert Hills Outlet

Approved.

Plot plan to expand Desert Hills Outlet by constructing connector buildings unifying east and west portions, adding two multi-tenant retail buildings, three storage buildings, 15 new buildings total, ~47,915 sq ft floor area increase, and a new 283-space parking lot. Located north of I-10, east of Seminole Drive, west of Malky Road, south of Martin Road. Developer is Simon Property Group. Final action by Commission, approved by voice vote.

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Amendment to Development Agreement 200014 for Green Chamber cannabis dispensary

Approved.

Amendment to Development Agreement 200014 for a cannabis retail dispensary, for a name change to Green Chamber and a reduction of 1,275 square feet of retail space. Located in the 5th District, north of Seminole Drive, east of Miller Canyon Road, west of Deep Creek Road, in Scenic Highway Commercial zone. Original CUP approved November 16, 2021 under Ordinance 664.85. Reduction requires update to annual public benefit base payment. Approved by voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Riverside County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change, 30 acres at east of Rio del Sol, south of Visachino, north of 30th Avenue, Rancho Mirage sphere
• Zoning change, approximately eight acres, five parcels at south of Ironwood Avenue, north and west of Moreno Valley Freeway, east of World Logistics Center Parkway, Edgemont-Sunnymead area

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 44 instances
• residential: 39 instances
• land use: 36 instances
• industrial: 36 instances
• zoning: 23 instances

What to Watch

• Land use mentions were up 112% from July.
• Industrial came up 200% more often than July.
• Zoning saw 92% more mentions month-over-month.

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