Riverside County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Riverside County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 48% compared to September (119 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

CUP 220022 – Meadowbrook Marketplace at 27410 Highway 74

Approved.

Approved CUP No. 220022 for a 3.62-acre site zoned mixed use in unincorporated Meadowbrook (1st Supervisorial District), north of Burrell St, west of Greenwald Ave and east of Highway 74. The project includes about 21,872 sf of buildings plus a 4,850 sf fueling canopy: a market, a 24-hour Shell gas station and convenience store, a drive-through restaurant, an automatic car wash and a multi-tenant retail building, with 110 parking spaces provided against 108 required. It includes transfer of a Type 21 off-sale ABC license to the market. The commission adopted the MND for EA CEQ260002. The item was continued from September 23 to allow the CEQA review period to conclude. Applicant Zaid Afnat accepted the conditions of approval. A related 24-unit multifamily project across the street (SMF 25004) is proceeding separately through ministerial review.

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Mead Valley Industrial Core warehouse boundary overlay – continued

Deferred.

Proposed overlay adding a warehouse boundary to the Mead Valley Area Plan along the west side of I-215, between roughly Cajalco Road and Orange Avenue and from Day Street to Harvill Avenue. Staff recommended continuance. The item was continued to February 3, 2027. Extensive public opposition cited truck routes, AB 98 compliance and outreach, while two residents inside the overlay spoke in support.

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Change of Zone 2600020 and Plot Plan 250052 – mini warehouse on Cluck Lane

Approved.

Recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors of a change of zone from General Commercial C-1/C-P to Manufacturing-Service Commercial (M-SC), for consistency with the Community Development Light Industrial general plan designation. The accompanying plot plan is a 3,492 sq ft mini warehouse with a 200 sq ft office, 24'8" tall, with a septic system, paved parking and a trash enclosure. The site is north of Cluck Lane, east of Cadena Creek, south of Maryknoll Drive and west of La Cadena Drive in the Highgrove Area Plan, District 1. The project was found CEQA exempt. Applicant Andrew Krajicek, who owns the adjacent building, accepted the conditions. The vote was not tallied, but no dissent was stated.

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Plot Plan No. 250053 - mini warehouse on Cluck Lane

Approved.

Hearing officer approval of a plot plan for a 3,492 sq ft mini warehouse building with a 200 sq ft interior office, 24 ft 8 in tall, CMU construction with split face and banding. The site includes a subsurface sewage disposal system, paved parking and a trash enclosure. The vacant site is zoned Manufacturing Service Commercial (MSC) with a Light Industrial general plan designation. It lies north of Cluck Lane, east of Cadena Creek, south of Maryknoll Drive and west of La Cadena Drive in the First District, Highgrove area plan, within the City of Riverside sphere of influence. The project was found exempt from CEQA. The applicant, Andrew Krajicek, accepted all conditions. Approved by the Planning Director acting as sole hearing officer, so there was no body vote.

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Tentative Parcel Map No. 38486 - Lakeview lot split

Approved.

Hearing officer approval of a Schedule H subdivision of a 2.5 gross acre parcel into two 1.25 gross acre lots. The site has a Rural Community Low Density Residential designation and Residential Agriculture zoning. It is located east of Hanson Avenue, west of Sixth Street, north of Water Avenue and south of Brown Avenue in the Fifth District, Lakeview area plan. A primary and a secondary residence were permitted on the site within the last two years. The project was found exempt from CEQA under Class 15 and the common sense exemption. The applicant, Jorge Lopez, agreed to all conditions. Approved by the Planning Director as sole hearing officer, so there was no body vote.

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Zoning Changes

• C-1/C-P → M-SC at North of Cluck Lane, east of La Cadena Drive area, Highgrove (Andrew Krajicek)

Top Keywords This Month

• industrial: 39 instances
• residential: 29 instances
• zoning: 22 instances
• commercial: 21 instances
• land use: 13 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial mentions were up 290% from September.
• Zoning came up 120% more often than September.

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