OtherRecommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on recordPlanning Area 8, between State Street and Cactus Valley Channel, Hemet, CA

McSweeney Farms — Tracts 33,825 and 33,825-1, COA 69 Amendment

Hemet

Description

Amendment capping builder-provided flood insurance at ten years for 21 homes in the Cactus Valley Channel floodplain; recommended to City Council.

Impact summary

Sets a clear end date for builder-paid flood insurance on 21 homes awaiting floodplain removal.

Applicant

Name: Richmond American Homes
Address: Planning Area 8, between State Street and Cactus Valley Channel, Hemet, CA

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on record4–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 7, 2026Recommended approval 4–0

Planning Commission Meeting - Apr 07 2026

Amendment capping builder-provided flood insurance at ten years for 21 homes in the Cactus Valley Channel floodplain; recommended to City Council.

Related issues (1)

McSweeney Farms flood zone homes

Twenty-one homes remain in a floodplain because the Cactus Valley Channel and State Street crossing were never finished. Richmond American will now cover flood insurance for ten years instead of indefinitely — after that, homeowners are on their own.

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