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Council advances a package of land-use, zoning and permitting changes including SB 9 alignment, code adoptions and a self-cert pilot
Summary
Council introduced or approved a set of measures: adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24) with local amendments, SB 9 zoning code updates to meet state requirements, a broader omnibus zoning update, and a pilot self-certification program (fee-based) to speed permit turnaround. Votes were unanimous on the items presented.
Riverside's City Council greenlighted a string of land-use and permitting updates Tuesday that city staff say will bring local codes into compliance with state law, streamline permitting for some uses and pilot a self-certification track for qualified design professionals.
Building official Oscar Macias and Fire Marshal Gary Coriel presented an introduction of three ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24) with local amendments and administrative clarifications; staff said final adoption is scheduled for Nov. 18 to meet the Jan. 1, 2026 effective…
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