Riverside

The Approving or Appeal Authority may grant a conditional use permit, in accordance with the procedures stated in this article, for any of the uses specifically listed in the Zoning Code as permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Tables 19.150.020.A and B summarize those uses requiring a conditional use permit and the applicable base zones.

The Planning Commission may grant a conditional use permit in whole or in part, and including appropriate conditions of approval if, from the evidence presented at the public hearing, the following written findings can be made: The proposed use is substantially compatible with other existing and proposed uses in the area...

In granting a conditional use permit, certain safeguards may be required and certain conditions established to protect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare and to assure that the purposes of the Zoning Code shall be maintained with respect to the particular use on the particular site and in consideration of the location, use, building and traffic characteristics and environmental impact of the proposed use and of existing and potential uses within the general area in which such use is proposed to be located.

The decision of Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit shall require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the membership present and voting.

The City may conduct an investigation to ensure that the permittee is maintaining the use as applied for, in compliance with all conditions, and has not converted or modified the use. Failure to operate in accordance with the conditions of the conditional use permit shall be the subject of an enforcement action and administrative civil penalties as provided for under Chapter 1.17 of the Riverside Municipal Code and/or grounds for setting the matter for public hearings to consider revocation of the permit.

A Conditional Use Permit may be approved for a limited term, not to exceed ten (10) years, upon a finding that the limited term is appropriate for the use or the site.

If the Planning Commission determines based upon written findings that it is necessary to protect the public health, safety or general welfare, the Planning Commission may limit the term of the permit.

A Conditional Use Permit shall be void if the use authorized by the permit is not commenced within two (2) years of the effective date of the permit

Any conditional use permit granted by the Planning Commission or by the City Council on appeal shall become null and void if: The construction or use authorized by such permit is not commenced within the time limit specified in such permit, and such construction is not pursued diligently to completion; provided, however, that the Planning Commission may extend the time limit

The site plan review permit process is established to meet certain community goals that include the following: To ensure that the highest quality of land planning is incorporated into development projects; To ensure that new projects are compatible with existing neighborhoods in terms mass, scale and functionality; To ensure that development occurs with due regard to environmental factors; To provide for public improvements necessitated by the development; and To promote orderly, attractive and harmonious development, and promote the general welfare by preventing the establishment of uses or erection of structures that are not properly related to or that would adversely impact their sites, surroundings, traffic circulation or environmental setting.

A Site Plan Review Permit shall be required for the following development projects: 1. New construction of any building or structure with a gross floor area exceeding ten thousand (10,000) square feet; 2. Additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures that increase the gross floor area by more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet; 3. New parking lots with more than fifty (50) parking spaces;

A Site Plan Review Permit shall not be required for: 1. Single-family dwellings and accessory structures; 2. Development projects that are subject to design review only; 3. Any development project exempted by the Community & Economic Development Department Director.

no new building, structure, exterior alteration or enlargement of an existing building or structure exceeding 10,000 square feet shall be commenced in the Commercial Regional Center Zone (CRC) (Chapter 19.110) until a Site Plan Review Permit has been granted

The following commercial or mixed-use projects require a site plan review permit: Commercial. In addition to any other permits required by the Zoning Code, no new building, structure, exterior alteration or enlargement of an existing building or structure exceeding 10,000 square feet shall be commenced in the Commercial Regional Center Zone (CRC) (Chapter 19.110) until a Site Plan Review Permit has been granted pursuant to this chapter. Mixed-Use. In addition to any other permits required by the Zoning Code, no new building, structure or exterior alteration or enlargement of an existing building or structure exceeding 20,000 square feet of nonresidential space or 20 residential units, whichever is greater, shall be commenced in any Mixed-Use Village or Urban Zones (Chapter 19.120) until a site plan review permit has been granted pursuant to this chapter.

In order to achieve the purposes of this chapter, the approving or appeal authority may require reasonable conditions of approval on a site plan review permit including, but not limited to the following. Special conditions or requirements to revise the site plan, that are more restrictive than the development standards in the underlying base zone or including, but not limited to, the following: Building height, bulk or mass; Setbacks; Lot coverage; Lighting; Private and common open space and/or recreational amenities; Screening, including garages, trash receptacles, or mechanical equipment; Landscaping; Fencing plans; Parking, access and on-site circulation; Pedestrian circulation; Grading; Street dedication and improvements; Public improvements either on or off the subject site that are needed to service the proposed development; Project phasing; Any other revisions to the site plan or operational conditions deemed necessary to further the purposes of this title.

The Planning Commission may approve a Site Plan Review for development upon making the following findings: The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan, any applicable specific plans and the intent and purpose of the base zone. The proposed development, as conditioned, will not have substantial adverse effects on the surrounding property or uses, and will be compatible with the existing and planned land use character of the surrounding area. The proposed development is appropriate for the site and location. In mixed-use zones, the proposed development fosters a mixture of variety of land uses within the zone and the general vicinity and contributes to a synergistic relationship between uses. Buildings within a mixed-use development project must be compatible with each other and be designed as an integrated, unified project. All proposed development must meet the design standards and guidelines in Section 19.120.070 (Design Standards and Guidelines).

These Planned Residential Development (PRD) regulations are established to allow for flexibility and creativity in design of single-family residential developments, and for the application of unique development standards that reflect special property conditions.

A Planned Residential Development is permitted according to the following permit types: 1) Planned Residential Development Permit. a) Permitted in single-family residential zones except the RA-5 zone. b) Consists of any number of dwelling units.

A Planned Residential Development is permitted according to the following permit types: Planned Residential Development Permit. Permitted in single-family residential zones except the RA-5 zone. Consists of any number of dwelling units. Minor Planned Residential Development Permit (Minor PRD). Permitted in single-family residential zones except the RC and RA-5 zone. Consists of five to 16 dwelling units. Administrative Planned Residential Development Permit (Admin PRD). Permitted in single-family residential zones except the RC and RA-5 zone. Consists of four or fewer parcels. Small Lot Subdivision Planned Residential Development Permit (Small Lot PRD). Permitted in multi-family (R-3) residential zones except for R-4. Consists of 16 or fewer dwelling units.

All Planned Residential Development Permit (PRD) applications shall be processed in accordance with the discretionary permit processing provisions as set forth in Chapters 19.640 (General Permit Provisions), 19.650 (Approving and Appeal Authority), 19.660 (General Application Processing Procedures), 19.670 (Public Hearings and Notice Requirements), 19.680 (Appeals), 19.690 (Effective Dates, Time Limits, and Extensions) and other applicable Chapters of the Zoning Code.