Board of Supervisors - 2026-03-24
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Meeting Summary
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a 36-unit apartment complex at Acacia Street and Columbia Street in Hemet (GPA 220007, CZ 220028, PP 220032) with a 5-0 vote following Planning Commission approval. The board also approved an MOU with the air district for paving mobile home park roads and received updates on animal services enforcement sweeps addressing dogs at large in North Shore.
Key Decisions (5)
Appointment to Palo Verde Healthcare District Board
Jacqueline Randall appointed to the Palo Verde Healthcare District Board. She is a Blythe native, current dean of Palo Verde College in Needles, and former Palo Verde Valley Times editor with multiple advanced degrees.
Rezoning and Apartment Complex at Acacia/Columbia Street, Hemet
General Plan Amendment 220007, Change of Zone 220028, and Plot Plan 220032 approved for a 36-unit gated apartment complex on 2.4 acres. Project includes four buildings (three 2-story, one 3-story), 90 parking spaces, and road improvements along Columbia Street. Located North of Acacia Street, East of Columbia Street, South of Florida Avenue, West of Cornell Street.
MOU for Mobile Home Park Road Paving
Approved MOU with AQMD (air district) to fund paving of roads in privately-owned mobile home parks, addressing air quality concerns from unpaved roads that generate particulate matter emissions.
Animal Services Enforcement Policy Update
Received report on animal services enforcement efforts addressing abandoned animals and dogs at large, including March 11 enforcement sweep in North Shore area that resulted in 18 dogs impounded, 11 citations issued, and community outreach providing collars, ID tags, and spay/neuter services.
Public Health Fee Schedule Changes
Approved changes to Riverside University Health System public health fee schedule, primarily adding additional vaccine vendors for mobile immunization clinics and additional lab tests offered by public health lab.
Zoning Changes (1)
North of Acacia Street, East of Columbia Street, South of Florida Avenue, West of Cornell Street, Hemet area
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Development Activity (1)
36-Unit Apartment Complex
36-unit gated apartment complex on 2.4 acres with four buildings totaling approximately 21,000 square feet. One 3-story building (35 feet height) and three 2-story buildings (24 feet height). 90 parking spaces including 37 covered, 42 uncovered, 5 ADA, and 7 EV spaces. One, two, and three bedroom floor plans. Amenities include covered barbecues and picnic tables.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Planning Commission unanimously approved (4-0) the 36-unit apartment project with no public opposition, suggesting support for multifamily housing in the Hemet area.
Infrastructure
County secured one-time AQMD funding to pave privately-owned mobile home park roads, indicating infrastructure investment in affordable housing communities across multiple areas including Thousand Palms, Desert Edge, and Indoor Hills.
Commercial Demand
County Innovation Month entering ninth year with Startup World Cup partnership, highlighting regional focus on entrepreneurship and technology sector growth including autonomous logistics company Glide.
Sentiment
City of Hemet provided no objection to adjacent 36-unit apartment development after 20-day review period, suggesting cooperative relationship for residential development near city boundaries.