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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hesperia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Zoning Ordinance
The city is rewriting its development code, and this session focused on what businesses Hesperia wants: food halls, entertainment venues, breweries, hotels, and outdoor dining — plus tighter rules on self-storage, drive-throughs, and outdoor storage. Adoption hearings are expected in late 2027.
Road and infrastructure projects
Residents complained that washed-out dirt roads and the aqueduct overflow at Maple and Muscatel still haven't been fixed weeks after the storms. Staff said the basin was still too wet to dredge and a repair bid closes Thursday.
Apartment parking enforcement at the Crossings
Councilmember Lee flagged a new parking restriction at the Crossings apartments on C Street: residents with two-car garages get only one parking pass, and a tow company is charging $650 per vehicle on two days' notice.
Flock surveillance cameras
The conversation touched on the growing network of Flock cameras around town, with questions about what they're used for and worries about privacy and potential misuse, like getting a ticket over a phone left on a lap.