The Land Development section of Public Works Engineering is staffed by a team of civil engineers and development service representatives. We provide important information and services to property owners and developers. Anyone who is developing or redeveloping their property within the City of Riverside should contact Land Development at (951) 826-5341.
As one of the more visible groups in Public Works, Riverside residents and developers visiting City Hall find our dedicated staff offers friendly and knowledgeable customer service at the 4th floor Public Works counter. In addition to providing public information, we help you by issuing permits, processing plan dropoffs and pickups, handling research requests, explaining department services, and directing you to appropriate Public Works contacts.
We take pride in being an excellent resource regarding current codes and regulations as they relate to your proposed project. We will help you understand the process from beginning to end, from entitlement to permit issuance. We can answer your most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) such as, “Do I need a permit from Public Works?”
Riverside Municipal Code requires private land developments to construct certain improvements to accommodate the proposed project and minimize the negative impacts caused by the development such as traffic, increased drainage and reduced water quality.
We retain a qualified staff of engineers who provide the following plan checking services associated with all private developments within the city:
Click on your plan check type below for additional information.
Behind the scenes, Land Development works closely with the Community Development department to provide Public Works conditions associated with Building & Safety permits and Planning cases. This includes subdivisions (Tract & Parcel Maps), lot line adjustments, rezoning, conditional use permits, design reviews, and new residential & commercial structures.
Every member of our Land Development team shares the common goal of serving the public and offering valuable Public Works services in a friendly and professional manner.
