Tentative Tract Map No. PLN 24-0136 - Cypress Sands Project

The Cypress Sands project, identified by Tentative Tract Map No. PLN 24-0136 and Plot Plan No. PLN 24-0137, is a residential development located in the City of Menifee, Riverside County, California. The project involves the subdivision of 8.15 adjusted gross acres into a single lot to accommodate a 132-unit row townhome condominium complex. Key site features include an open plan recreation area and 295 parking spaces, with primary access via Tioga Lane and emergency access via Chambers Avenue. The project was approved by the City of Menifee Planning Commission on November 12, 2025, and is subject to the Senate Bill 330 Housing Crisis Act of 2019. Environmental compliance is managed through a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, with oversight provided by the City of Menifee Community Development Department. The project must adhere to a Mitigated Monitoring and Reporting Program that includes strict air quality standards, such as the use of USEPA Tier 4 Final construction equipment, and biological protections consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Additionally, the project includes rigorous protocols for cultural resource management, including the confidential reporting of reburials and adherence to state laws regarding the discovery of human remains. Administrative lead for the project is Ryan Fowler, the City Planner.