Riverside County Director's Hearing, May 18, 2026
Approves General Plan Amendment for Five Parcels South of Ironwood Ave.
What happened
The Riverside County Director's Hearing on May 18, 2026 approved a Verizon Wireless communication facility disguised as a 50-foot water tower on a rural commercial parcel in the Lakeview-Nuevo area.
- Jurisdiction
- Riverside County, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Wireless Communication Facility at Menifee Rd (Plot Plan 240011)
Approved installation of an unmanned Verizon Wireless facility disguised as a 50-foot tall faux water tower with 12 panel antennas, equipment cabinets, and 30kW backup diesel generator within an 800 sq ft lease area on rural commercial zoned land in the Lakeview-Nuevo area plan. Located east of Menifee Rd., west of Gunther Rd., north of Mountain Ave., south of Ellis Ave. Applicant: SmartLink on behalf of Verizon Wireless.
- Subject to advisory notification document conditions of approval; CEQA exempt under Section 15303 Class 3
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Riverside County Director's Hearing on May 18, 2026 approved a Verizon Wireless communication facility disguised as a 50-foot water tower on a rural commercial parcel in the Lakeview-Nuevo area.
Key Decisions (3)
Wireless Communication Facility at Menifee Rd (Plot Plan 240011)
General Plan Amendment for Five Parcels South of Ironwood Ave.
Continued Item 2.1 Off Calendar
Development Activity (1)
Verizon Wireless Faux Water Tower Facility
Infrastructure
Market Signals (3)
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