If Canyon Lake had to be described in one word, that word would be unique. One of only five gated cities in California, Canyon Lake began as a master-planned community developed by Corona Land Company in 1968. The Lake originally was formed in 1927 after Railroad Canyon Dam was built. It covers 383 acres and has 14.9 miles of shoreline. The “City of Canyon Lake” was incorporated on December 1, 1990. The City has a population of 10,969 and geographically spans 4.6 square miles.

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In January the City Council established goals and objectives (click here to view). Please feel free to comment on any of the City's goals and objectives by calling City Hall at 244-2955 or emailing me at lmoss@cityofcanyonlake.com.

Police Volunteers Needed. Click here for more information.

It's SPRING, and that means all those projects you have been dreaming about all winter are a GO!  Before you start, please review the requirements for permits from the City of Canyon Lake... Click here for more information from Anne Schneider, City of Canyon Lake Building Official.

How can additional revenue be generated for City services.  The City receives revenues primarily from property taxes.  In the next few years this revenue is expected to decrease due to the current economy and the amount of foreclosures everywhere.  Additionally, our City receives less than $75,000 in sales tax each year, this is because most of our businesses are service oriented and not retail.  This isn't necessarily a bad thing but it is better for Cities to have a better mix of service and retail.  We are working on forming a redevelopment area to encompass only the commercial areas in the City.  If it is successful it will give us a tool to work on increasing/augmenting business in the City, both existing and new.  It is imperative that more revenues are found for our City in order to keep services (police and fire) at the same level or better than we currently enjoy. 

Staff is researching the possibility of begining an "Adopt A Road" program for Railroad Canyon Road. This would provide an opportunity to service clubs in the area to financially contribute to the regular clean-up of the road and receive signage recognition. If any service or POA clubs are interested in this great community service opportunity please call me at 244-2955 or email me at lmoss@cityofcanyonlake.com.

The City Council and staff welcomes comments on issues pertaining to the City and invites all residents and business owners to stop by City Hall or call (951) 244-2955.

City Council meetings are held regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Board Room located at 31512 Railroad Canyon Road.

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