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What the City Council and Planning Commission are deciding that touches homes and land: new tracts, zoning, fees and special taxes, roads. Straight from the city's official agendas.

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Tue, Nov 10 City Council, 1:00 PM

  • 24 Two-year review of Short-Term Rental Ordinance 7678, adopted in 2024 (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Community and Economic DevelopmentWhat it means for owners →
  • 38 Approve Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Tarik and Mayada Mohamed for $96,000 sale of fee simple interest of City-owned land with Assessor’s Parcel Number 251-040-035 and identified as former Sugarloaf Booster Station - 621 Spruce Street (Ward 2) Community and Economic Development
  • 40 Adopt an Ordinance amending various Sections of Title 18 (Subdivision), Title 19 (Zoning), and Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of the Riverside Municipal Code to update references and naming conventions, and make other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors, or remove redundancy - Waive further reading (Intro. 10-20-26, All Wards) Community and Economic Development
  • 41 Adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by (1) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-042, from CSHC-SP-Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to O-SP-Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones and (2) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 291-440-008 and 291-440-004, from the O-SP-Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones to the CSHC-SP-Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan - Waive further reading (Intro. on 10-20-26, Ward 2) Community and Economic Development
  • 42 Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside authorizing the levy of special taxes within the district - Waive further reading (Intro. 10-20-26, Wards 4, 5, and 6) Finance
5 more, and the full agenda →

Tue, Nov 10 City Council, 1:00 PM

  • 24 Two-year review of Short-Term Rental Ordinance 7678, adopted in 2024 (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Community and Economic DevelopmentWhat it means for owners →
  • 38 Approve Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Tarik and Mayada Mohamed for $96,000 sale of fee simple interest of City-owned land with Assessor’s Parcel Number 251-040-035 and identified as former Sugarloaf Booster Station - 621 Spruce Street (Ward 2) Community and Economic Development
  • 40 Adopt an Ordinance amending various Sections of Title 18 (Subdivision), Title 19 (Zoning), and Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of the Riverside Municipal Code to update references and naming conventions, and make other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors, or remove redundancy - Waive further reading (Intro. 10-20-26, All Wards) Community and Economic Development
  • 41 Adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by (1) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-042, from CSHC-SP-Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to O-SP-Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones and (2) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 291-440-008 and 291-440-004, from the O-SP-Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones to the CSHC-SP-Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan - Waive further reading (Intro. on 10-20-26, Ward 2) Community and Economic Development
  • 42 Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside authorizing the levy of special taxes within the district - Waive further reading (Intro. 10-20-26, Wards 4, 5, and 6) Finance
5 more, and the full agenda →

Tue, Nov 17 City Council, 3:00 PM

  • 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meetings: Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber COMMUNICATIONS
  • 16 Housing and Homelessness Committee recommends approval of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 Loan Agreement with Leap for Joy Foundation for $1,283,000, funded through Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 grant for acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of 775 Huston Street, Riverside, California 92507 for a short-term residential treatment program for pregnant teens and program start-up costs (Ward 2) City Council
  • 18 Increase legal budget for law firm of Shute Mihaly and Weinberger for not-to-exceed $110,000 for revised total budget of $360,000 from General Fund, City Attorney Legal Fees Account for appeal representation in lawsuit against The Regents of the University of California over significant environmental impacts concerns to City regarding student housing - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) City Attorney
  • 23 Approve Lease Agreement with Ameed Demisi, an individual, for annual compensation of $288,900, plus initial one-time Landlord Incentive payment of $24,600, and $28,800 security deposit for total initial compensation of $920,100 from Development Grants Fund, HHAP Rounds 5 and 6 Accounts for approximately 1,918 square feet of leasable space to provide three, two-bedroom units; and six, three-bedroom units for shared housing for term of three years with one additional two-year extension option - 8605, 8589, 8567, and 8555 Janet Avenue (Ward 6) Housing and Human Services
  • 32 Adopt a Resolution accepting the final map of Parcel Map No. 38193 located at Southwest corner of Nellie Street and Duncan Avenue - Waive further reading (Ward 5) Public Works
6 more, and the full agenda →

Recently on the agenda

Tue, Oct 20 City Council

  • 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meetings: Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Governmental Processes Committee at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber COMMUNICATIONS
  • 13 Approve Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with: Brian and Gina Walden, 3673 Linwood Place; Malissa McKeith, 2881 Rumsey Drive; Mary Lugo, 3601 Linwood Place; Jennifer Allen, 3869 Linwood Place; Benjamin and Hilary Guizlo, 4438 5th Street; Thomas Dover and Lorin Wolf, 4989 Magnolia Avenue; Crystal Coleman, 3221 Redwood Drive; Cory Timerman and Rebecca Reames, 3770 Locust Street; Austin Johnson, 4485 6th Street; Nyle Kanda, 2139 Archdale Street; Dominick Ricci and Anna Gaissert, 5958 Edith Avenue; Roger Tomihama (4562 Orange Street LLC), 4562 Orange Street; Rafael Garcia Negrete and Cristina Valadez, 4536 Indian Hill Road; Miguel Baeza (Cabrillo Landmark Management LLC), 3595 University Avenue; and Andrew and Rachel Davidge, 3630 Castle Reagh Place for minimum term of 10 years with annual automatic renewals (Wards 1, 3, and 4) Community and Economic Development
  • 41 Adopt a Resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside, authorizing the levy of special taxes and calling an election therein - Adopt a Resolution of the City of Riverside acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness within said community facilities district not-to-exceed $10,000,000 and calling an election therein – Adopt a Resolution of the City of Riverside acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside certifying the results of the October 20, 2026 Special Tax and Bond elections - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside authorizing the levy of special taxes within the district - Approve funding agreements between the City of Riverside, Century Communities, Far-West Industries and Meritage Homes - Approve Joint Communities Facilities Agreements with City of Riverside, Alvord Unified School District, Century Communities and Meritage Homes (Finance) (Wards 4, 5, and 6) (5-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALSWhat it means for owners →
  • 42 Case PC-2025-00439 - Matt Reid for TDA Investment Group - Determine that project information provided in Environmental Impact Report Addendum will not result in significant effects on the environment, and therefore find project is consistent with adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for Planning Case P14-0294 Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and amendment to the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR” or “Certified FEIR”) (State Clearinghouse No. 2016031001) - Approve Case PC-2025-00439 General Plan, Specific Plan, and Zoning Code Map Amendments to facilitate potential future expansion of Altura Credit Union Headquarters - Adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Designations of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to 1) approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Number 291-440-042, from CSHCSP - Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to C–Commercial; and 2) approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-004 and 291-440-008, from C–Commercial to CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan - Adopt a Resolution amending language in the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan 1) by removing approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor Parcel Numbers 291-440-008 and 291-440-004 from the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan and incorporating into the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan; and 2) by removing approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor Parcel Number 291-440-042 from the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and incorporate it into the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by 1) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-042, from CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to O-SP-Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones and 2) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 291-440-008 and 291-440-004, from the O-SP–Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones to the CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 2) (5-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALSWhat it means for owners →
  • 43 Case PC-2026-00408 - City of Riverside - Zoning Text Amendments - Determine Case PC-2026-00408 is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have effect on the environment - Approve Case PC-2026-00408 (Zoning Text Amendment) based on findings summarized in Planning Commission staff report of May 21, 2026 - Introduce an Ordinance amending various Sections of Title 18 (Subdivision), Title 19 (Zoning), and Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of the Riverside Municipal Code to update references and naming conventions, and make other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors, or remove redundancy (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
11 more, and the full agenda →

Tue, Oct 20 City Council

  • 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meetings: Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Governmental Processes Committee at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber COMMUNICATIONS
  • 13 Approve Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with: Brian and Gina Walden, 3673 Linwood Place; Malissa McKeith, 2881 Rumsey Drive; Mary Lugo, 3601 Linwood Place; Jennifer Allen, 3869 Linwood Place; Benjamin and Hilary Guizlo, 4438 5th Street; Thomas Dover and Lorin Wolf, 4989 Magnolia Avenue; Crystal Coleman, 3221 Redwood Drive; Cory Timerman and Rebecca Reames, 3770 Locust Street; Austin Johnson, 4485 6th Street; Nyle Kanda, 2139 Archdale Street; Dominick Ricci and Anna Gaissert, 5958 Edith Avenue; Roger Tomihama (4562 Orange Street LLC), 4562 Orange Street; Rafael Garcia Negrete and Cristina Valadez, 4536 Indian Hill Road; Miguel Baeza (Cabrillo Landmark Management LLC), 3595 University Avenue; and Andrew and Rachel Davidge, 3630 Castle Reagh Place for minimum term of 10 years with annual automatic renewals (Wards 1, 3, and 4) Community and Economic Development
  • 41 Adopt a Resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside, authorizing the levy of special taxes and calling an election therein - Adopt a Resolution of the City of Riverside acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness within said community facilities district not-to-exceed $10,000,000 and calling an election therein – Adopt a Resolution of the City of Riverside acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside certifying the results of the October 20, 2026 Special Tax and Bond elections - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside authorizing the levy of special taxes within the district - Approve funding agreements between the City of Riverside, Century Communities, Far-West Industries and Meritage Homes - Approve Joint Communities Facilities Agreements with City of Riverside, Alvord Unified School District, Century Communities and Meritage Homes (Finance) (Wards 4, 5, and 6) (5-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALSWhat it means for owners →
  • 42 Case PC-2025-00439 - Matt Reid for TDA Investment Group - Determine that project information provided in Environmental Impact Report Addendum will not result in significant effects on the environment, and therefore find project is consistent with adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for Planning Case P14-0294 Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and amendment to the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR” or “Certified FEIR”) (State Clearinghouse No. 2016031001) - Approve Case PC-2025-00439 General Plan, Specific Plan, and Zoning Code Map Amendments to facilitate potential future expansion of Altura Credit Union Headquarters - Adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Designations of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to 1) approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Number 291-440-042, from CSHCSP - Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to C–Commercial; and 2) approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-004 and 291-440-008, from C–Commercial to CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan - Adopt a Resolution amending language in the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan 1) by removing approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor Parcel Numbers 291-440-008 and 291-440-004 from the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan and incorporating into the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan; and 2) by removing approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor Parcel Number 291-440-042 from the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and incorporate it into the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by 1) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-042, from CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to O-SP-Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones and 2) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 291-440-008 and 291-440-004, from the O-SP–Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones to the CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 2) (5-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALSWhat it means for owners →
  • 43 Case PC-2026-00408 - City of Riverside - Zoning Text Amendments - Determine Case PC-2026-00408 is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have effect on the environment - Approve Case PC-2026-00408 (Zoning Text Amendment) based on findings summarized in Planning Commission staff report of May 21, 2026 - Introduce an Ordinance amending various Sections of Title 18 (Subdivision), Title 19 (Zoning), and Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of the Riverside Municipal Code to update references and naming conventions, and make other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors, or remove redundancy (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
11 more, and the full agenda →

From the city's official agendas, checked November 8. Only items that touch homes, land or neighborhoods are listed; the agenda is the record.

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Oct 12, 2026

Lowest-priced home listed in Riverside this week: $90,000 on 9391 California Ave 32

The lowest-priced home listed in Riverside this week is 9391 California Ave 32 at $90,000, 2 bedrooms. This week in Riverside: 53 new listings, 51 price cuts, 43 closed sales and 53 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.

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Oct 5, 2026

7 Riverside homes back on the market after being under contract

7 homes in Riverside came back on the market this week after being under contract. This week in Riverside: 72 new listings, 46 price cuts, 35 closed sales and 54 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.

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Sep 28, 2026

Riverside weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026

Riverside saw 25 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week — about the same as last week, as of October 4, 2026.

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150 people displaced after fire damages apartment building near UC Riverside

Fire damaged a Riverside apartment complex May 29, 2026.

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How Much Do 2 Riverside City Council Elections Cost? New Campaign Filings Show About $600k

Latest filings show the four candidates running for two Riverside City Council seats have spent just under $600,000 combined.

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What to know about the City of Riverside’s Ward 2 and Ward 4 elections

The City of Riverside’s Ward 2 and Ward 4 are open for elections. Two candidates are running in each race and together, both wards hold nearly 90,000 Riverside residents.

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Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Riverside is moving, not what your house is worth.

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92501$560,000Median sale price$397Median $/sq ft$585,000Median a year ago106Closed salesDown vs last year92501 market report →
92503$640,000Median sale price$381Median $/sq ft$650,000Median a year ago562Closed salesFlat vs last year92503 market report →
92504$630,000Median sale price$415Median $/sq ft$625,000Median a year ago311Closed salesFlat vs last year92504 market report →
92505$655,000Median sale price$399Median $/sq ft$640,000Median a year ago205Closed salesFlat vs last year92505 market report →
92506$721,250Median sale price$386Median $/sq ft$718,000Median a year ago398Closed salesFlat vs last year92506 market report →
92507$605,000Median sale price$368Median $/sq ft$610,500Median a year ago322Closed salesFlat vs last year92507 market report →

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