Planning Division
:: Residential Infill Incentive Program

The City of Riverside’s definition of residential infill development shall be as follows (appeals to the interpretation can be made to the Planning Director):

Infill Properties IconThe development, redevelopment or reuse of less than five vacant or underutilized R-1 or RR zoned parcels of 21,780 square feet or less, surrounded by residential uses (80% of land uses within a half mile radius) where the proposed project is consistent with general plan designations and applicable zoning.

 

Infill Eligible Lots by Neighborhood

The definition will apply only to parcels within 16 of the city’s identified neighborhoods. The city will focus its residential infill incentives on the following target neighborhoods, as they have been identified as those neighborhoods that face the greatest hurdles to development. The 16 neighborhoods are:

Neighborhood Total No.
R-1 and RR Lots
No. R-1 and RR Lots
Less Than 21,780 sq. ft.
Without Building Footprint
% of R-1 and RR Lots Designated as Infill Lots
Airport 1,970 28 1.4
Arlanza 3,516 7 0.2
Arlington 2,111 18 0.9
Casa Blanca 1,338 55 4.1
Downtown 1,952 14 0.7
Eastside 2,776 74 2.7
Grand 1,470 8 0.5
La Sierra 4,893 42 0.9
La Sierra Acres 427 26 6.0
La Sierra South 2,341 7 0.3
Magnolia Center 3,802 21 .56
Northside 1,668 14 .80
Presidential Park 1,129 2 0.0
Ramona 5,085 22 0.4
University 1,981 13 0.7
Wood Streets 2,125 9 0.4

Fee Adjustments
Fees/Permits Current Fees* Proposed
Infill Fee
Estimated Adjustment
Local Park Fees 2,922.00 2,922.00 0
Regional Park Fees 456.30 456.30 0
School Fees 3,280.50 3,280.50 0
Sewer Connection Fee 2,684.00 2,684.00 0
Sewer Unit of Benefit Fees 0.00 0.00 0
Transportation Fee 525.00 0.00 525.00
Traffic Signal Fee 190.00 0.00 190.00
Building Plan Check Fee
If using pre-approved or re-used plans, only pay for repetitive review.
741.95 250.00 491.95
Street Tree Plan Check 72.88 72.88 0
Building Permit 1,020.00 1,020.00** 0
Grading Permit
Not required if engineer certifies grading.
361.90*** 0.00 361.90
Offsite Permit 0.00 0.00 0
Site Improvement Bond 0.00 0.00 0
Water Backup Fees 2,110.00 2,110.00 0
Water Elevation Fee 0 0 0
  Only Casa Blanca, Presidential Park & University neighborhoods would have to pay ($590/acre).
Water Distribution Fee 2,150.00 0 2,150.00
Water Service Lateral/Meter 1,010.00 1,010.00 0
Street Light In-Lieu Fee 900.00**** 0 900
 
Subtotals: 18,424.53 13,805.68 4,618.85
   * Current fees as cited in Mayor's Home Ownership Task Force Final Report, June 21, 2002, for a 1,458 square foot single-family residence.
  ** For manufactured homes, building permit fees are considerably lower (up to 80% less).
 *** Report cited fee of $308; actual current fee is approximately $361.90 for Grading Permit.
**** Report cited fee of $3,781; actual current fee is approximately $900 for Street Light In-Lieu Fee.

Cost Avoidances
Item Cost Proposed
Infill Cost
Estimated Adjustment
Grading
For infill lots require engineer to certify grading confirms to UBC and City grading ordinance instead of requiring precise grading plan
5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00
Electric Service Charge 2,500.00 500.00 2,000.00
 
Total 7,500.00 500.00 7,000.00

 
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