County planning commission
Riverside County Planning Commission
Five appointed commissioners hold public hearings on land-use proposals and plans for unincorporated Riverside County. Follow the members, upcoming hearings and decisions—and see which recommendations go to the Board of Supervisors.
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County location shown here. The map below shows appointment districts; planning authority depends on the property and proposal.
Commission facts
Stats
Official roster ↗ · 2026 calendar ↗ · Checked September 12, 2026.
Authority and responsibilities
What the commission does
Public review of proposals, plans and land-use changes.
Project hearings
Reviews land-use proposals in public. Individual reports identify the action taken, conditions and any next step.
Hearings and records ↗
Plans and recommendations
Recommendations on policy and planning changes can go to the Board of Supervisors for its consideration.
See a report of actions ↗
Public participation
Residents can comment on proposals and inspect supporting records. Department staff handle case information and records requests.
Find planning records ↗Follow the decision to the right body
A staff proposal, a commission recommendation and a Board decision are separate steps. The action labels below identify what this commission actually did.
Planning projects ↗ Board of Supervisors proceedings ↗Representation and geography
Area & commission members
Select a supervisorial district to see its appointed member and published term.
Supervisorial appointment districtsGold: selected or previewed area
These districts describe commission appointments and include cities. County land-use review generally applies to unincorporated areas; check the responsible planning agency for a specific property. Find a parcel’s planning records ↗.
Membership and public service
Appointments & vacancies
Published terms, how seats are filled and where to ask about serving.
How members are selected
Commission seats are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Use the district map above to find the member associated with your district.
Official member roster ↗Terms and openings
The department publishes each member’s term end. Vacancy notices and appointment records are maintained separately by the Clerk of the Board.
Check vacancy notices ↗Interested in serving?
Contact your supervisor’s office for the application process, current openings and eligibility for a commission appointment.
Find your supervisor ↗An approaching term end does not establish an open seat. Current vacancy status, the full appointment history and commission-specific eligibility rules have not been verified here.
Public participation
Upcoming meetings
Meeting dates, agendas and the public record.
Attend, watch or speak
For a Riverside hearing, the county asks remote speakers to submit the request form at least 24 hours ahead. Watching the stream is separate from registering to speak. Check the meeting page for changes and accommodation instructions.
Request to speak ↗ Watch and attendance details ↗ Commission Secretary: (951) 955-7436Meeting records
Past meetings
Choose a meeting to open its published report.
The public record
Decisions & recommendations
What was acted on, how the commission voted and what happens next.
3 selected actions · September 2, 2026
Approved by commission
Lakeland Village map extension
The commission granted a second extension for Tentative Tract Map 37531, subject to conditions.
District 2 · Lakeland VillageDetails & case numbers
TTM37531E02 · Item 1.1
The request extends the map to June 30, 2029. The report records a 4–0 vote, with Sanchez absent. Later appeals or changes have not been checked.
Motion: Gruytch · Second: Savage
Recorded vote: 4–0 · Sanchez absent. Original action report ↗
Recommended to Board
Self-storage proposal near Winchester Road
The commission adopted Resolution 2026-007 and recommended Board approval of the planning changes and permit.
District 3 · near Keller RoadDetails & case numbers
GPA210111 · CZ2100121 · CUP210126 · Item 3.1
The Board recommendation includes environmental review and conditions modified at the hearing. A later Board decision has not been verified.
Motion: Clack · Second: Gruytch
Recorded vote: 4–0 · Sanchez absent. Original action report ↗
Recommended to Board
County climate plan update
The commission recommended Board consideration of the environmental addendum and adoption of the updated plan.
Unincorporated Riverside CountyDetails & case numbers
2026 Climate Action Plan Update · Item 3.2
This is the commission’s recommendation. A later Board decision has not been verified.
Motion: Clack · Second: Gruytch
Recorded vote: 4–0 · Sanchez absent. Original action report ↗
Selected actions from one meeting. Later Board decisions, appeals and a complete voting history have not been compiled.
Documents and transparency
Public records
Start with the original filing, decision or administrative record.
Project files & conditions
Find case documents, maps and conditions of approval by case number, parcel or address. Some archived records require a request.
Search or request records ↗
Financial disclosures
Look for commissioners’ public Form 700 filings through the FPPC. Individual filings have not been collected or evaluated on this page.
Search Form 700 filings ↗Rules & supporting documents
Read the county’s published zoning ordinance and consult the planning department for the rules that apply to a specific proposal.
Open published ordinance ↗Spending and administrative records
Commission-specific spending and member compensation have not been compiled. County totals should not be read as a commission budget. Use the county’s records process for departmental support costs or records beyond the online case files.
County public records ↗ County disclosure guidance ↗Local reporting
Planning news & coverage
Reporting and updates about county planning and commission decisions.
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Records and reference material
Sources
Official membership, meeting records, decisions and document access used on this page.
Current assessment
Partial coverage
Current membership, appointment districts and selected hearing records are included. Vacancy verification, earlier members, complete votes and later Board outcomes remain incomplete.
Assessed September 12, 2026
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