Housing & Development · Riverbank, CA
Lawsuit Challenges Riverbank Approval of 2,400-Home River Walk Development
A citizens group and environmental advocates filed a lawsuit in Stanislaus Superior Court challenging the Riverbank City Council's Sept. 22 approval of the 2,400-home River Walk development on nearly 1,000 acres adjacent to the Stanislaus River. Plaintiffs allege the decision violated city planning policies and Water Code provisions, relied on a deficient environmental review, and was expedited ahead of Measure M, a Nov. 3 ballot measure that would give voters veto power over developments west of the city limit. The Riverbank Planning Commission recommended denial in a 4-1 vote before the council approved the project 3-2; the project also requires Local Agency Formation Commission approval. The city declined to comment on pending litigation.