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Riverside County Meetings

Riverside County Director's Hearing - 2025-12-15

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18public hearingland useresidentialzoningapprovedRiverside County, CA

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Meeting Summary

The Riverside County Director's Hearing approved the reentitlement of an existing 39-foot disguised monopom cell tower at a 9.23-acre site in the Rancho California area (District 3), removing the 10-year permit expiration to allow indefinite operation. No modifications to the existing T-Mobile facility were proposed. Three community members raised concerns about potential future technological enhancements but did not oppose the current project.

Key Decisions (1)

Approved

Reentitlement of Cell Tower at Rancho California Site

Plot Plan Wireless 250004 approved for T-Mobile to continue operating an existing 39-foot disguised monopom cell tower on a 9.23-acre LaPointe family property in the Rancho California area of District 3. The approval removes the 10-year life of permit condition, allowing indefinite operation. No modifications to the existing 512 square foot lease area, tower height, or equipment. Site located North of Camino Del Vino, East of Via El Pais, South of Calle Puerto Bonita, and West of Deportola Road.

Conditions: Subject to advisory notification document and conditions of approval. Applicant confirmed agreement to all conditions. Any future major modifications would require additional zoning review and public noticing.

Development Activity (1)

T-Mobile Cell Tower Reentitlement (Plot Plan Wireless 250004)

Developer: T-Mobile (represented by Jillian Newcomer)Location: 9.23-acre LaPointe family property, North of Camino Del Vino, East of Via El Pais, South of Calle Puerto Bonita, West of Deportola Road, Rancho California area, District 3Type: InfrastructureStatus: Approved

Existing 39-foot disguised monopom cell tower with 512 square foot lease area. Originally approved February 2013. Reentitlement removes 10-year permit expiration. Monthly site maintenance visits conducted.

Market Signals (2)

Infrastructure

Wireless telecommunications infrastructure continues to operate in rural residential and agricultural zones in Rancho California, with community sensitivity to potential future power increases and equipment modifications near residential developments.

Housing Demand

Community members noted significant residential development has occurred around the cell tower site since its original 2013 approval, indicating growth in the Rancho California area.