Orange Street historic dedesignation and rezoning
Summary
The Riverside County Office of Education is seeking to remove Structure of Merit historic protections from two Orange Street buildings and rezone the parcels. A public hearing was scheduled so residents could weigh in before the council acts.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The property owner, the Riverside County Office of Education, would gain flexibility over the parcels.
Historic preservation advocates contend the loss of protections diminishes the city's cultural resources.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Marketplace area rezone (Commerce Street/Mission Inn Avenue)
The rezone opens the door to mixed-use urban development near the Marketplace area.
Riverside County Office of Education — Orange Street dedesignation and rezone
Removing historic protections and rezoning could change what can be built or done with the parcels, a point of interest for preservation-minded neighbors.
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