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For General Land Development and Zoning Questions:

See the Frequently Asked Questions page first, they may help answer your question.

General land development and zoning questions include the following:

  • What is my property zoned?
  • Can I divide my parcel?
  • What can I do on my property?
  • What's the General Plan Designation on my Property?

For these types of questions, please use the following phone numbers:

Riverside Office
Hours of Operation:
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (951) 955-3200 or email: [email protected]

Desert Office
Hours of Operation:
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (760) 863-8277 or email: [email protected]

Planning Department Contact Info

  • For Records Request please call: (951) 955-2017 or visit the Records webpage.
  • For Permit Assistance please call: (951) 955-1800 Fax: (951) 955-1806
    or (760) 863-1806 Fax: (760) 863-1806. 
  • For Environmental Programs Department (ERP) please call: (951) 955-5719 or email at: [email protected].
  • For Planning Land Use Inquiries please call the Land Use Technician at: (951) 955-8632 or email at: [email protected]
  • For the Planning Commission or Director's Hearing please call: (951) 955-7436 or email at [email protected]
  • For information regarding the cannabis permitting process and regulation, please refer to the Cannabis webpage.  

Other TLMA Departments

  • Administration Services: (951) 955-6838
  • Building & Safety (B&S)
    • Inspection Request: (951) 955-1800 at Option 5
    • Inspection Inquiries: (951) 955-1842
    • Subdivision processing: [email protected].
  • Land Use Counter Services: (951) 955-1800 Option 5 or (710) 863-8277, or email at [email protected]
  • Code Enforcement: (951) 955-2004 or (760) 393-3344
  • Transportation: (951) 955-6880
    • Permits: (951) 955-6790 or (760) 863-8267
    • Plan Check: (951) 955-6527 or (951) 955-0217
    • Land Development and Map Check: (951) 955-1843
    • Grading: (951) 955-6748
    • Survey: (951) 955-6700 or (951) 955-6720
  • Short Term Rentals Hotline: (951) 955-2004, or visit: https://rctlma.org/short-term-rentals

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