# Village of Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 09-23-26

The Village of Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 23, 2026. The main procurement- and funding-related item was a request for a commission letter supporting the village’s ITP grant application for streetscape projects on East Quincy Street, Riverside Road, East Avenue, and part of Forest Avenue. The village has applied for Phase 2 engineering costs to strengthen its application; the proposed work includes wider sidewalks, pavers, trees, bike racks, seating, and improved crossing sight lines while maintaining the existing number of parking spaces. Commissioners expressed support for the letter, although no formal vote on it was recorded. The village board had previously approved submitting the grant application on August 20. No contract awards, vendor selections, or specific project dollar amounts were discussed.

The commission also reviewed prospective zoning amendments with potential effects on future businesses and utility providers. It discussed making standalone car washes a special use in the B1C district, excluding them from other B1 districts and B2, and developing standards addressing noise, chemicals, traffic queues, lighting, and wastewater; staff will seek village board input before proceeding to a public hearing. For principal-use utility facilities, the commission generally favored special-use and site-plan review, including in residential districts, rather than allowing them by right; staff will bring the direction to the board. The meeting also covered parks and open-space zoning amendments, expected to proceed to a public hearing on October 28. No procurement awards or spending motions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Village of Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 09-23-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYtQJ7edWss) - Riverside TV