Planning - Canyon Lake, CA
Planning
The City of Canyon Lake contracts for its planning services. Some of these services include reviewing development site plans and conditional use permits, updating the General Plan and Zoning Code, regulating signage, and receiving business licenses. Planning representatives are available by appointment.
The Planning Division ensures that all planning and development in Canyon Lake is consistent with the city’s General Plan, Zoning/Planning Code to promote a high-quality community.  It is also the professional technical advisor to the City Council on matters and issues concerning development of the community. The Planning Division is responsible for examining physical development of the community, short and long-range planning projects, and increase community awareness and participation.
For more information, please email the contracted planner at
planning@canyonlakeca.gov
Land Use Map
Sign Permit Application.pdf
Project Application Form.pdf
Pre-Application Review Form.pdf
R-1 SFR Development Standards.pdf
Encroachment Permit Application.pdf
Oversized Load Hauling Permit Form.pdf
City Owned Parcels
City Owned Parcels
Minor_Plot_Plan_Application.pdf
Zoning Map
Prescriptive Compliance Option
City Planner:
planning@canyonlakeca.gov
General Plan
Circulation Element
Conservation Element
Housing Element
Land Use Element
Noise Element
Open Space Element
Safety Element
Towne Center Specific Plan
Click Here To View Documents Related To the Towne Center Specific Plan
Special Event Permit
Click Here To View The Special Event Permit Page And Application Portal
Zoning Code
The City of Canyon Lake adopted the County of Riverside’s
zoning code in 1990. Since that time, the City has adopted multiple amendments
to the zoning code.  The City does not maintain a copy of the original
1990 code, nor a fully consolidated version incorporating all subsequent
amendments.  Records reflecting amendments may be available and accessed
through the agendas and minutes page on the City’s website.  For specific
questions regarding zoning for your property, please contact the Planning
Department.