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Ready to Build your Dreams? We're In!

Lake Elsinore invites you to Dream Extreme with us. Our commitment to your business success is unmatched, offering a pro-business environment where your vision can thrive. We partner with you through every phase of development, providing expedited services and approvals that surpass regional standards. With the Extreme Dream Team by your side, expect a smooth journey from initial concept to grand opening. Lake Elsinore boasts a vibrant array of development opportunities, competitive lease rates, and a track record of business growth. Let us help you turn your boldest business dreams into reality.

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Extreme Dream Team

The Extreme Dream Team is here to help you with whatever your business needs. From location searches and zoning inquiries to planning and business taxes, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we’ll connect you with valuable resources to help you overcome any challenges along the way.

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Gina Gonzalez

M-URP, CEcD, ACE

Director of Economic & Legislative Affairs

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David DeVries

CABre # 01893653

Economic Development Manager

Entitlement & Permitting

Every step of the way, the Extreme Dream Team is here as your project partner. During all phases of site selection, due diligence, entitlement, permitting, and construction processes, we are here.

Accelerated Plan Check

Your business' development process is our priority! The LE Action Team is committed to giving you the fastest plan check turn-around time possible. Let's make your dream happen faster.

Extremeline

Explore Lake Elsinore's newly-updated development workflow, Extremeline.

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Development Help Desk

Self-Service Portal

Apply and pay for permits, check the status of your application, request inspections, and more.

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Forms

Access forms and applications for plan checks, permits and more.

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Fees

See current development fees.

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General Plan

The Lake Elsinore General Plan is the policy of acceptable land uses that guides the growth and development of our City for years to come.

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Municipal Code

Need to find Lake Elsinore's laws about zoning, permitted uses, construction, etc.? Find it fast in the easy-to-use online version of the City’s Municipal Code.

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Drawing Standards

Save time in plan preparation and other construction activity, download City standards.

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Zoning

Find out if the zoning of a property is right for your business. Find sites where your business can operate to narrow down potential locations.

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Building Inspection

Schedule your building inspection.

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Community Development

The department responsible for the Lake Elsinore's planning, code enforcement, and construction regulation programs.

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Housing

Updated every eight years to reflect the community's changing housing needs.

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City Contacts

A directory of municipal staff and departments in Lake Elsinore.

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Property Boundary and Measure Tool

Use this interactive tool to map and measure properties, and view recorded subdivisions.

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Properties & Studies

Industries

Action Sports

Lake Elsinore is the action sports capital of the world! Your extreme sports business will find a welcome home here, whether you need lakefront property, industrial space, or anything in between.

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Retail

With two retail hubs located directly off Interstate 15, Lake Elsinore is also home to the Outlets at Lake Elsinore, and many neighborhood shopping centers. You're sure to find your ideal retail location here—we can help!

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Restaurants

Alongside Lake Elsinore's prime retail offerings, you'll find restaurant options of all styles, locations, and concepts. Let us cater to your budget and your vision.

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Office

Whether you want to lease or purchase your office space—or even build to suit your vision—Lake Elsinore has thousands of square feet ready for you.

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Industrial

Lake Elsinore's strategic SoCal location and available land make for an ideal home base for manufacturing, logistics, distribution and more.

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Medical

Lake Elsinore is a city on the grow! Our increased population means a need for greater health care options, from medical offices to labs and medical facilities.

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Studies

Demographics & Market Demand

Get ready to Dream Extreme by learning about the current and projected demographics, retail opportunities, and residential activity in Lake Elsinore.

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Hotel Demand & Feasibility Study

Learn more about the demand and feasibility of a new hotel in Lake Elsinore.

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Office Demand

An in-depth look at trends, demographics, and market conditions affecting office demand in Lake Elsinore.

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Retail Demand

Essential insights, trends, economic, and demographics for Lake Elsinore's retail market.

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Industrial Demand

Supply trends, market conditions, and demographic indicators shaping industrial demand in Lake Elsinore.

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Property Highlights

Close to Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties, Lake Elsinore is located for business growth. Easy access to major freeways, plentiful industrial and commercial land, and a quality labor force make Lake Elsinore an ideal location for your business!

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Lake Elsinore City Center

  • Over 243,208 sf of Retail; up to 50,000 sf available at former Walmart site
  • Adjacent to I-15
  • Signage Visible from Freeway
  • Tenants: Inland Boats, EoS Fitness, Starbucks, O'Reilly's
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Build-to-Suit Retail, Hotel & Entertainment Pads

  • Retail, Hotel & Entertainment Pads available between 10k and 30k sf
  • Phase 2 of project adjacent to Pins N' Pockets Entertainment Complex
  • Adjacent to I-15 and Lake Elsinore Casino· Signage Visible from Freeway
  • Tenants: Pins and Pockets, Diamond 8 Cinemas, Dutch Bros. Coffee
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Build-to-Suit Retail at Central & Cambern

  • Retail Shopping Center Build to Suit
  • Up to 18 Acres Available
  • Adjacent to Costco, Super Walmart and “Coming Soon” Stater Bros
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Valley Center Shopping Center

  • Over 23,800 sf of Retail
  • 129,000 Cars Daily
  • Adjacent to Baseball Stadium and Future Artisan Alley
  • 6,181 sf Former BofA Building Also Available
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Cooper's Track

  • Retail/Industrial Build-to-Suit
  • Adjacent to I-15
  • Signage Visible from the Freeway
  • Future Hotel and 490 Apartments Proposed
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Outlets at Lake Elsinore

  • Over 318,000 sf of Retail
  • Adjacent to I-15 and Future I-74
  • Robust Digital Freeway Signage
  • Tenants: Levi's, Gap, Guess, Vans, Sunglass Hut, Bath & Body Works
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Build-to-Suit Retail & Drive-Thru Pads Adjacent to Downtown Lake Elsinore

  • Retail or Healthy Food Drive-Thru Concept
  • 0.49 AC Retail Pad Available
  • SWC I-15 and Main St.
  • Signage Visible from Freeway
  • New Off-Site Improvements
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Zoning Map

A detailed city zoning map with color-coded areas indicating different land uses, roads, water bodies, and municipal boundaries.
A legend showing city layers and zoning codes with corresponding colors. City layers include boundaries and landmarks, while zoning includes various residential, commercial, and special use areas.
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Map illustrating specific plan boundaries with color-coded areas, labeled as Alberhill Ranch, Canyon Creek, and others. A legend with corresponding colors is on the right.