Riverside County Ordinance Amendment
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:27:32 -0700
From Racer X website
October 14, 2004
Controversy: OHV use in Riverside County
We received the following note from Ann McGrath:
OFF ROAD VEHICLE USE/RIVERSIDE COUNTY
There is a movement underway in Riverside County
to change your right to ride and limit your use
of your motorcycle on your own property. This is
quietly being pushed by a group of horse
enthusiasts in Aguonga.
I'd like you to immediately involve your web
sites and publications to make the motorcycle
riding public aware that your rights are being
usurped.
THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY PLANNING OFFICE, GROUND FLOOR, ON OCTOBER
20, 2004.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO E-MAIL OR ATTEND
THIS MEETING. A link is provided:
mbalys@rctlma.org
This is the email to the planner, Mark Balys,
Deputy Planning Director, working on this
project, which is being recommended for approval
by the County.
The big Boss on the planning commission is Robert
Johnson, phone no. 909-955-3265
http://www.tlma.co.riverside.ca.us/p...a/pc102004.htm
Agenda Item: 4.16 (near the bottom)
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 348 - Land Use
Ordinance of Riverside County - CEQA Exempt -
Countywide – All Supervisorial Districts. The
proposed ordinance amendment proposes to add
Article XIXf that provides development and siting
standards for off highway vehicle usage within
the unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
(Legislative) Project Planner, Mark Balys, (951)
955-3150 or E-Mail at mbalys@rctlma.org
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL
Links are provided for Staff Report and Ordinance Text.
PLEASE HELP THE MOTORCYCLE RIDERS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
Encourage all to phone the planning director,
Robert Johnso, above or email Mark Balys, Deputy
Planner.
Thanks,
Ann McGrath
Jeremy's Mom
*****SAMPLE COMMENT*****
Dear Riverside County Planning Commission:
My name is <<<INSERT YOUR NAME AND ORGANIZATION>>>.
I am writing to state my opposition to this
proposed AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 348 - Land
Use Ordinance of Riverside County. The proposed
ordinance amendment proposes to add Article XIXf
that provides development and siting standards
for off highway vehicle usage within the
unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
Off highway vehicle recreation is the fastest
growing sport in the region, passing golf and
tennis, that so many planners spend millions on
to develop.
Riverside County has provided no OHV riding
opportunity for its residents. Yet, the County
is embarking on an effort to deny its residents
the opportunity to use their private property for
OHV riding. The proposed amendment assigns
overly restrictive criteria to the use of private
property.
Please keep me informed on any issues dealing with OHV in Riverside County.
Please enter this on your record as "OPPOSED to
the proposed Amendment" at the October 20, 2004
meeting.
<<<Sign with your name, address and telephone number>>>
******************************************
California - San Bernardino NF
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SanBernardinoNF/
Welcome to the San Bernardino National Forest!
Goal: To provide an open forum to discuss issues
related to the San Bernardino National Forest. We
want to hear your thoughts and allow you to
exchange ideas with others on issues regarding
the Forest.
The San Bernardino National Forest is located in
Southern California, managing over 800,000 acres
in San Bernardino & Riverside Counties.
Lets keep the messages on topic and please do not
wage any personal attacks or use profanity or
language that would offend others.
Moderator: John Miller
San Bernardino National Forest
1824 S. Commercenter Circle
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-2788
jmiller02@fs.fed.us
Our webpage is located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/
******************************************
UFWDA TO PARTICIPATE AT THE PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE
SPECIALITY PRODUCTS TRADE EVENT IN THE WORLD
The United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA)
announces their participation in the 2004
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) at
the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Nevada
November 2-5.
"This is our 15th year at the SEMA trade show.
It's a great opportunity to visit with media
leaders and tell them what United is doing to
protect international four wheeling", said Frank
Noel, UFWDA Public Relations Director.
The SEMA show is the premier automotive
speciality products trade event in the world,
This is where manufactures unveil their latest
offerings, while buyers, distribution and members
of the press walk their feet off to see it all.
The SEMA show attracts more than 80,000 industry
leaders from over 100 countries in the
automotive, truck and SUV, marine, and RV markets.
Representatives from UFWDA will be there to
acquaint media reps and journalists with our
mission and discuss ways to work together to
secure the future of four-wheel drive recreation.
UFWDA often works with SEMA legislative advocates
to protect consumers' rights to drive
accessorized, customized and vintage vehicles.
"This year I'm pleased to have John Stewart,
Environmental Director for UFWDA, Voice Editor
Jim Anderson and Joanie Noel, UFWDA Secretary
with me." Noel said. Also scheduled to help with
the United booth are, Don and Elaine Hicks,
Arizona Association Board Members and Steve and
Gail Kroll, also from Arizona.
Noel invited everyone attending this years SEMA
show to stop by the United booth, "We'll be in
the South Hall, Truck and SUV Section, Booth
#31327. If you are in teh area, please stop by
and see us!" More information on the SEMA show
is available on the web at: www.sema.org and more
information about UFWDA is available at
www.ufwda.org.
******************************************
Partnership For The West
New Development in the Sage-Grouse Campaign
For Immediate Release: Oct. 15, 2004
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS LAUNCH NEW OFFENSIVE
AGAINST PROPOSED SAGE-GROUSE LISTING
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Thirty Members of Congress
from both political parties are warning the U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service not to list the Greater
Sage-grouse as endangered because they say a
listing could damage existing conservation
efforts at the state and local levels.
"As Members of Congress representing Western
states, we are writing to urge the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service not to list the Greater
Sage-grouse as 'endangered' or 'threatened' under
the Endangered Species Act (ESA)," the
Congressional Representatives wrote. "We believe
that such a listing would be counterproductive to
successful state and local Sage-grouse
conservation efforts already underway.
To see the Congressional letter and full news release, go here:
http://www.partnershipforthewest.org..._SG_letter.htm
______________________________________________
CONTACT: Jim Sims, Partnership for the West
303-278-4666
jim@partnershipforthewest.org
******************************************
California - New OHV Bill Signed into Law
A new State OHV bill was recently signed into
law. The bills, AB 2666, codifies issues
relating to soil monitoring and the "red sticker"
riding season. In addition, many state OHMVRD
policy's are clarified.
This bill has the unanimous support of the Stake
Holders, a group of over 50 members representing
many interest that
advise the Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation
(OHMVR) Division of State Parks and Recreation.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/a...chaptered.html
******************************************
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:27:32 -0700
From Racer X website
October 14, 2004
Controversy: OHV use in Riverside County
We received the following note from Ann McGrath:
OFF ROAD VEHICLE USE/RIVERSIDE COUNTY
There is a movement underway in Riverside County
to change your right to ride and limit your use
of your motorcycle on your own property. This is
quietly being pushed by a group of horse
enthusiasts in Aguonga.
I'd like you to immediately involve your web
sites and publications to make the motorcycle
riding public aware that your rights are being
usurped.
THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY PLANNING OFFICE, GROUND FLOOR, ON OCTOBER
20, 2004.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO E-MAIL OR ATTEND
THIS MEETING. A link is provided:
mbalys@rctlma.org
This is the email to the planner, Mark Balys,
Deputy Planning Director, working on this
project, which is being recommended for approval
by the County.
The big Boss on the planning commission is Robert
Johnson, phone no. 909-955-3265
http://www.tlma.co.riverside.ca.us/p...a/pc102004.htm
Agenda Item: 4.16 (near the bottom)
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 348 - Land Use
Ordinance of Riverside County - CEQA Exempt -
Countywide – All Supervisorial Districts. The
proposed ordinance amendment proposes to add
Article XIXf that provides development and siting
standards for off highway vehicle usage within
the unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
(Legislative) Project Planner, Mark Balys, (951)
955-3150 or E-Mail at mbalys@rctlma.org
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL
Links are provided for Staff Report and Ordinance Text.
PLEASE HELP THE MOTORCYCLE RIDERS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
Encourage all to phone the planning director,
Robert Johnso, above or email Mark Balys, Deputy
Planner.
Thanks,
Ann McGrath
Jeremy's Mom
*****SAMPLE COMMENT*****
Dear Riverside County Planning Commission:
My name is <<<INSERT YOUR NAME AND ORGANIZATION>>>.
I am writing to state my opposition to this
proposed AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 348 - Land
Use Ordinance of Riverside County. The proposed
ordinance amendment proposes to add Article XIXf
that provides development and siting standards
for off highway vehicle usage within the
unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
Off highway vehicle recreation is the fastest
growing sport in the region, passing golf and
tennis, that so many planners spend millions on
to develop.
Riverside County has provided no OHV riding
opportunity for its residents. Yet, the County
is embarking on an effort to deny its residents
the opportunity to use their private property for
OHV riding. The proposed amendment assigns
overly restrictive criteria to the use of private
property.
Please keep me informed on any issues dealing with OHV in Riverside County.
Please enter this on your record as "OPPOSED to
the proposed Amendment" at the October 20, 2004
meeting.
<<<Sign with your name, address and telephone number>>>
******************************************
California - San Bernardino NF
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SanBernardinoNF/
Welcome to the San Bernardino National Forest!
Goal: To provide an open forum to discuss issues
related to the San Bernardino National Forest. We
want to hear your thoughts and allow you to
exchange ideas with others on issues regarding
the Forest.
The San Bernardino National Forest is located in
Southern California, managing over 800,000 acres
in San Bernardino & Riverside Counties.
Lets keep the messages on topic and please do not
wage any personal attacks or use profanity or
language that would offend others.
Moderator: John Miller
San Bernardino National Forest
1824 S. Commercenter Circle
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-2788
jmiller02@fs.fed.us
Our webpage is located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/
******************************************
UFWDA TO PARTICIPATE AT THE PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE
SPECIALITY PRODUCTS TRADE EVENT IN THE WORLD
The United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA)
announces their participation in the 2004
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) at
the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Nevada
November 2-5.
"This is our 15th year at the SEMA trade show.
It's a great opportunity to visit with media
leaders and tell them what United is doing to
protect international four wheeling", said Frank
Noel, UFWDA Public Relations Director.
The SEMA show is the premier automotive
speciality products trade event in the world,
This is where manufactures unveil their latest
offerings, while buyers, distribution and members
of the press walk their feet off to see it all.
The SEMA show attracts more than 80,000 industry
leaders from over 100 countries in the
automotive, truck and SUV, marine, and RV markets.
Representatives from UFWDA will be there to
acquaint media reps and journalists with our
mission and discuss ways to work together to
secure the future of four-wheel drive recreation.
UFWDA often works with SEMA legislative advocates
to protect consumers' rights to drive
accessorized, customized and vintage vehicles.
"This year I'm pleased to have John Stewart,
Environmental Director for UFWDA, Voice Editor
Jim Anderson and Joanie Noel, UFWDA Secretary
with me." Noel said. Also scheduled to help with
the United booth are, Don and Elaine Hicks,
Arizona Association Board Members and Steve and
Gail Kroll, also from Arizona.
Noel invited everyone attending this years SEMA
show to stop by the United booth, "We'll be in
the South Hall, Truck and SUV Section, Booth
#31327. If you are in teh area, please stop by
and see us!" More information on the SEMA show
is available on the web at: www.sema.org and more
information about UFWDA is available at
www.ufwda.org.
******************************************
Partnership For The West
New Development in the Sage-Grouse Campaign
For Immediate Release: Oct. 15, 2004
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS LAUNCH NEW OFFENSIVE
AGAINST PROPOSED SAGE-GROUSE LISTING
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Thirty Members of Congress
from both political parties are warning the U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service not to list the Greater
Sage-grouse as endangered because they say a
listing could damage existing conservation
efforts at the state and local levels.
"As Members of Congress representing Western
states, we are writing to urge the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service not to list the Greater
Sage-grouse as 'endangered' or 'threatened' under
the Endangered Species Act (ESA)," the
Congressional Representatives wrote. "We believe
that such a listing would be counterproductive to
successful state and local Sage-grouse
conservation efforts already underway.
To see the Congressional letter and full news release, go here:
http://www.partnershipforthewest.org..._SG_letter.htm
______________________________________________
CONTACT: Jim Sims, Partnership for the West
303-278-4666
jim@partnershipforthewest.org
******************************************
California - New OHV Bill Signed into Law
A new State OHV bill was recently signed into
law. The bills, AB 2666, codifies issues
relating to soil monitoring and the "red sticker"
riding season. In addition, many state OHMVRD
policy's are clarified.
This bill has the unanimous support of the Stake
Holders, a group of over 50 members representing
many interest that
advise the Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation
(OHMVR) Division of State Parks and Recreation.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/a...chaptered.html
******************************************