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Planning Commission recommends new zoning map to council after public questions
Summary
The commission voted to recommend adoption of a reworked comprehensive zoning map tied to the UDO rewrite; staff said the map better aligns districts with existing development patterns and one resident was assured his current live‑work use would be permitted under the new map.
The City of Riverside Planning Commission voted to recommend adoption of a new comprehensive zoning map (PC case PC25009) to city council after a staff presentation and one public question about how the map would affect an individual property.
Staffer Cody Smith described the map amendment as aligning the city’s zoning map with the new UDO districts and the 1 Riverside plan. Smith cited examples including a revised Residential High Density district with smaller minimum lot widths to match existing lots, and the addition of new purpose‑driven districts such as the Rohrer Boulevard Mix and the Springfield Innovation District.
Resident and business owner Steve Massa asked what the new zoning would mean for his property near Springfield Street and whether his current live‑work use would remain lawful. Staff responded the owner’s current use would be permitted by right under the proposed code and that maps and supporting documents are (or will be) available online and via staff.
After closing the public hearing, Commissioner Owens moved to recommend adoption of the new zoning map to city council and Commissioner Rogers seconded. Roll call votes recorded unanimous 'yes' and the commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the council for additional work sessions and final action.
Next steps: the recommendation goes to council, where staff said at least one or two council work sessions are expected and property‑specific rezoning requests can still be pursued through the normal rezoning process.
