Moreno Meadows

Moreno Meadows is a proposed 545-home master-planned community on 111 acres in northeast Moreno Valley. The project includes 447 single-family homes, 98 deed-restricted affordable ADUs, a public park, trails, and infrastructure improvements.

Yes. The property is designated Residential (R2) under the City’s General Plan.

Under California’s State Density Bonus Law, projects that include affordable housing are eligible for additional density (homes). Moreno Meadows is proposing 98 deed restricted affordable housing units in the form of ADU’s to satisfy the requirement for affordable housing.

The homes are anticipated to start from the high $500,000’s to the mid $800,000, offering one of the few attainable homeownership opportunities in the Moreno Valley area for local workers and families.

The ADU’s are based on area median income and the bedroom count of the unit. They are expected to rent from $1,000 to $2,600 per month depending on the size and income level.

The project includes:

• 49 very low-income homes that will be Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

• 49 moderate-income ADU homes

All affordable homes would be deed-restricted for 55 years under a recorded covenant. The homes will be covered under a management agreement that will provide for the rules associated with the leasing and management of the units. The management company will help with the leasing of the units to qualified tenants under the deed restriction.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are housing units, 1- and 2-bedrooms, attached to the primary unit with a separate entrance, parking and living component, located on the same lot as a primary residence.  Rather than a standalone group of rental units in the form of apartments, Moreno Meadows is proposing to integrate the units to allow for a diversity of housing types, to satisfy a range of housing needs, to provide multi-generational housing stock and to help satisfy the need for workforce housing.

Yes. A Traffic Impact Analysis and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) study is being reviewed by the City and will be published as part of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

Yes. The site is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and the community has been designed in line with current wildfire safety standards and practices to enhance preparedness and mitigate risk, including fire-resistant materials, defensible space requirements, and a Fire Protection Plan approved by the Fire Authority.

Moreno Meadows is being designed with wildfire safety as a core priority. The site is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and all homes would be required to meet the state’s strict fire-safety standards, including ignition-resistant construction materials, fuel modification requirements, and defensible space standards. A project-specific Fire Protection Plan, approved by the Moreno Valley Fire Department before construction, will guide vegetation management, emergency access roads, evacuation routes, and emergency response planning.

Moreno Meadows will replace unmanaged vegetation with fire-smart landscaping and fire-hardened homes. As noted in the environmental review process, these measures are expected to reduce wildfire risk rather than increase it.

At four dwelling units per acre, the project is not high-density housing, rather it is comprised of single family homes in a variety of lots sizes to allow for a diversity of buyers and renters. Rather than putting all of the open space in individual backyards for drainage and private use, the open space and recreation areas have been consolidated for the enjoyment of all of the residents and the public. We have created a thoughtful community design that preserves open areas and trail systems and complements the surrounding neighborhoods.

• All single family detached homes including one- and two-story plans

• Diverse high-quality architectural styles

• Recreation including a large public park

• Open space buffers

• Clustering homes to maintain open space and trail system

Moreno Meadows is designed to maintain meaningful open space and reflect the character of the surrounding community. The rolling hillsides have been avoided, the plan includes a community park space, open space buffers, and the preservation of environmentally sensitive drainage areas.

While individual animal-keeping lots are not proposed within the community, the design incorporates multi-use trails, and connections, an equestrian node, and connectivity to regional trail systems to support the area’s rural and equestrian heritage.

The community would be served by Moreno Valley Unified School District. School impact fees will be paid as required by law.

• Cloverdale Elementary School — K–5

• Palm Middle School — 6–8

• Valley View High School — 9–12

There are several ways to stay informed and provide feedback:

• Attend the upcoming Community Open House on October 7, 2026 to ask questions and provide feedback on some aspects of the community design - click HERE for more details on the Community Open House

• Submit written comments during the Draft EIR public review period

• Attend public hearings before the Planning Commission and/or City Council

We encourage residents to participate and share their thoughts.