MSJC site rezoning to replace lost housing capacity
Summary
To replace 1,146 homes lost under Sunset Crossroads, the city would rezone 41 acres of Mt. San Jacinto College land to very high density. Flynn called it a 'paper trade' since the college won't commit in writing.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers, but the rezoning underpins whether the Sunset Crossroads deal can legally move forward under state no-net-loss housing rules.
The city's state housing-law compliance, if the units are ever built.
Residents who fear losing 1,146 planned single-family homes to an uncommitted paper transfer.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Feb 26, 2026
State law requires Banning to make up for the 1,146 housing units that would be lost if Sunset Crossroads converts residential land to industrial use. The city proposes rezoning 41 acres of the Mount San Jacinto College site to Very High Density Residential — a proposal the Planning Commission recommended denying but that was also tabled.
City Council - Jan 28, 2026
To replace 1,146 homes lost under Sunset Crossroads, the city would rezone 41 acres of Mt. San Jacinto College land to very high density. Flynn called it a 'paper trade' since the college won't commit in writing.
Related development
Sunset Crossroads
Could bring $3 million up front and $2-2.5 million a year in sales tax once built out — but the referendum puts it in doubt.
Sunset Crossroads Specific Plan Project
Could bring 4,000 jobs, a fire station, substation and $70M+ in fees — or 1,850 trucks a day past homes, depending on who you ask.
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