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Commission hears strong community opposition to Rancho California GPA initiation; commissioners divided

Riverside County Planning Commission · November 19, 2025
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Summary

Residents warned that initiating General Plan Amendment 240,053 would strain roads, water and fire response; commissioners expressed mixed views and passed comments to the Board of Supervisors for final initiation consideration.

The Riverside County Planning Commission on Nov. 19 heard extensive public opposition to a proposed foundational general-plan amendment (GPA 240,053) in the Rancho California area and provided mixed guidance to the Board of Supervisors on whether to initiate the change.

Staff described the current request as a proposed change of the foundation component from rural residential to rural community very-low-density residential. Brandon Barnett of KWC Engineers, representing the owner, said the applicant…

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