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Riviera residents press LAPAC for parks and design guidelines to protect small‑town character
Summary
Riviera LAPAC members said parks and preservation of small‑town character were top survey priorities; they urged county staff to create objectives to work with residents and HOAs on commercial design guidelines, lighting and signage to protect views and dark skies.
Riviera LAPAC members pressed staff to prioritize parks and small‑town character in the area‑plan update. Mireya Turner told the group the Riviera responses strongly favored parks: "The only thing that's specific to Rivs is you guys want parks. You really want a park. You want it now." Members suggested adding objectives directing county staff to work with residents and HOAs to develop design guidance that addresses signage, lighting and commercial aesthetics.
Discussion covered a range of small‑town protections — from dark‑sky lighting controls to music and arts support — and urged a community‑driven approach rather than relying solely on HOA rules. Turner proposed drafting an objective for county staff to collaborate with "residents, communities" (not only HOAs) to ensure public input is broadly welcoming during the upcoming public‑review stage.
