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Riverbank’s public officials are proposing a western expansion of the city’s existing Western boundary. They want to annex about 1,500 acres between Patterson Road on the south, McHenry Avenue on the west, and the Stanislaus River on the north.
Opposition
The River Walk proposal would remove the current Agricultural Resource Conservation designation in the proposed project area and represents a significant shift in General Plan policies and guidelines.
Removal of 1,500 acres between Patterson Road on the south, McHenry Avenue on the west, and the Stanislaus River on the north.
Developers pay for expansions to a city’s sewer and water system, but are not responsible for their maintenance afterwards.
The Crossroads Project and new businesses like Costco will intensify traffic on key roads, especially with a new expressway on Claribel Rd., while the city's limited bus system fails to counteract the resulting congestion and air pollution.
To promote biodiversity and the health of the planet, it's crucial to halt construction near the Stanislaus River, especially when alternative areas exist.
What you can do
If you are a registered voter living within the city limits of Riverbank, you can sign the Riverbank Urban Growth Boundary Initiative. We need the signatures of 10% of the registered voters to put it on the 2024 ballot.