The Planning Division works with other departments to provide a continuing quality of life for the residents and business owners located in the City of Corona. The Planning Division also works with land developers regarding commercial, industrial, and residential developments, promotes and implements plans for the balanced and orderly growth of the City, and ensures that all new development is constructed in accordance with good design practices. The Planning Division is also responsible for the review and issuance of permits for fence and walls, patio covers, signage, residential and commercial additions, and providing overall general zoning information and General Plan information. See the following links: Planning Commission, Planning Corona, and Proposed Development for additional information and services.

 *Notice: Temporary signs are prohibited in the public right-of-way starting May 3, 2024*

The Corona City Council at its meeting on April 3, 2024, approved Ordinance 3392 amending Corona Municipal Code Section 17.74.070 and 5.44.100 to prohibit temporary signs in the public right-of-way.  Ordinance 3392 will go into effect on May 3, 2024, and temporary signs will no longer be permitted in the public rights-of-way.  Some common examples of temporary signs include, lost pet signs, “cash for cars”, estate/garage sale signs, area specialist signs, etc. Temporary signs are also not permitted on public sidewalks, light poles, city parks or other city properties, street signs, and/or stop signs. Signs in violation of this ordinance on and after this date may be removed at the responsible party’s expense, and/or citations issued.

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The City Council at its meeting on October 18, 2023 adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 3380 prohibiting short term residential rentals in the City.  Starting October 18, 2023, short term residential rentals will no longer be permitted in the City and permits will no longer be issued by the City to operate a short term residential rental.   Short term residential rentals issued a valid permit from the City prior to October 18, 2023, will be allowed to continue until the expiration date of the permit pursuant to Urgency Ordinance No. 3382.

 Planning Corona

• General Plan 2020-2040
• Historical Markers
• Getting to Know Us
• Zoning Information
• Quick Guides to Planning
• Riverside County Planning Department
• U.S. Census Bureau

Corona Climate Action Plan

• Climate Action Plan 2019

Commercial Cannabis Permits

• Commercial Cannabis Permit Program

Proposed Development

• Development Plan Review Agendas
• Project Review Committee Agendas
• Projects

Southern California Council of Governments (SCAG) Local Profile

• County of Riverside
• City of Corona

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Local Guidelines

• Notice of availability of proposed Threshold of Significance for vehicle miles travelled (VMT) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Draft Corona VMT Analysis Guidelines per SB 743
• Corona General Plan VMT Memo
• Fehr and Peers website regarding the implementation of SB 743: http://www.fehrandpeers.com/wrcog-sb743/