Responsibilities of the City Council.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.050.020
in effect19.050.020 - Responsibilities of the City Council.
A. The City Council shall have the following responsibilities:
1. Appoint members of the Planning Commission.
2. Hear and act upon appeals of decisions of the Planning Commission, Development Review Committee or Community & Economic Development Director as applicable, pursuant to Table 19.650.020 - Approving and Appeal Authority in Chapter 19.650 (Approving Authority).
3. Hear and act upon applications as required by Title 18 - Subdivision Code. In the event that applications for other land use permits are requested in conjunction with these entitlements, the City Council shall also be the final decision-making body for the other land use permits.
4. Direct planning-related policy amendments and special studies as necessary or desired.
5. Exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by State law or local ordinance.
6. Initiate amendments to the Zoning Code.
7. Review and certify environmental documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the City Council adopted CEQA Resolution and any amendments thereto.
(Ord. 7331 §1, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT19ZO_ARTIIZOCOADINEN_CH19.050ADRE_19.050.020RECOFetched: 11/1/2026