8/4/2026 Special Planning Commission Meetings

The City of Riverbank, California Planning Commission held a special meeting on August 4, 2026, to review the proposed Riverwalk project, a large-scale development involving approximately 997 acres and over 2,000 new homes. The meeting included detailed presentations on the project's scope, environmental impact report (EIR), infrastructure plans, and development agreement terms. Key procurement-related discussions focused on infrastructure obligations such as road construction, water and wastewater facilities, and public service financing, including a $4 million community benefit fee and impact fees for fire and police services. The commission heard extensive public testimony expressing both support and opposition, with concerns raised about farmland preservation, water and wastewater capacity, traffic, emergency services, and the timing of the decision relative to an upcoming ballot measure (Measure M). After deliberation, the Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend denial of the project to the City Council, emphasizing the need for the community's voice and concerns to be considered. The City Council will make the final decision, with the project subject to further approvals including annexation by LAFCO and subsequent development permits.