Perris planning commission recommends city adopt streamlined ‘minor CUP’ process for low‑impact uses

The Perris Planning Commission on Feb. 18 voted unanimously to recommend the City Council adopt a package of zoning‑code and specific‑plan amendments that would create a minor conditional use permit (MCUP) process to allow administrative review of specified lower‑impact land uses.

City planner Rafael told commissioners the change is intended to speed approvals and promote economic development by letting the director of community development approve routine, low‑impact uses administratively while preserving conditions and appeal rights. Rafael said eligible uses would include indoor commercial recreation, tutoring centers, urgent care, veterinary services, microbreweries, certain fitness uses and drive‑through bank or pharmacy services, among others. He described a consolidated microbrewery definition that would limit production to 15,000 barrels per year and allow on‑site tasting rooms and related accessory activities.

The proposal would amend the Perris Valley Commerce Center…