Riverside
Zoning districts
10 districts, grouped by category.
Industrial
4Residential
4- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 10 ft
- Permitted uses
- 16
R-3 Zone
- Min lot
- 5,499 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 10 ft
- Permitted uses
- 1
Very High-Density Residential Zone
- Front setback
- 1 ft
- Max density
- 5 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 1
Residential Agricultural Zone
- Min lot
- 217,800 sq ft (5 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 40 ft
- Max density
- 0.2 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 22
General provisions
559 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a hospital, public or private school ... or public park ... The business shall not be located within 100 feet of any existing residential dwelling ...
The hours of operation shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. daily. A minimum of 30 square feet of gross floor area shall be provided for each person. Any and all forms of gambling are prohibited. Soundproofing shall be provided sufficient to prevent noise and vibrations from penetrating into surrounding properties or building lease spaces. A security plan shall be provided to the Riverside Police Department and Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. All exits and entrances shall be clearly marked and maintained free of obstructions. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with the California Fire Code.
Setbacks shall be at least 20 feet from every property line and shall not be located within any front yard required in such zone; provided, however, that any interior side or rear yard may be used for off-street parking purposes.
Setbacks shall be at least 20 feet from every property line and shall not be located within any front yard required in such zone... Maximum height of any dwelling units shall be 35 feet.
The hours of operation shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. daily. A minimum of 30 square feet of gross floor area shall be provided for each person. Soundproofing shall be provided sufficient to prevent noise and vibrations from penetrating into surrounding properties or building lease spaces. A security plan shall be provided to the Riverside Police Department and Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. All exits and entrances shall be clearly marked and maintained free of obstructions. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with the California Fire Code.
Maximum height of any dwelling units shall be 35 feet.
The facility shall be located along or near a major arterial with ready access to public transportation.
The facility shall be located along or near a major arterial with ready access to public transportation... there shall be a 300-foot separation requirement... The facility, when located in any residential or office zone, shall be set back at least 20 feet from every property line...
The facility shall be licensed by the State of California as an assisted living facility. The facility shall comply with all applicable state and local building, fire, and health codes. The facility shall provide adequate parking in accordance with Article VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions). The facility shall provide adequate outdoor open space for the use of residents. The facility shall provide a security plan to the Riverside Police Department and Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a public or private school (kindergarten through twelfth grade), assemblies of people—non-entertainment or public park, as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space containing the business to the nearest property line of the school, assemblies of people—non-entertainment or park site.
The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a public or private school... within 100 feet of any existing residential dwelling... minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home...
The hours of operation shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. A security plan shall be provided to the Riverside Police Department and Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. All exterior signage shall comply with the provisions of Article VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions).
The area where the dogs or cats are penned shall be screened with a block wall and a secure gate.
The area where the dogs or cats are penned shall be screened with a block wall and a secure gate.
All animals shall be housed in buildings or enclosures that provide adequate shelter from the elements and are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. All animal waste shall be removed and disposed of in a manner that prevents odors and the attraction of pests. The facility shall comply with all applicable state and local animal welfare laws and regulations. The facility shall be licensed by the County of Riverside Department of Animal Services. A security plan shall be provided to the Riverside Police Department and Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
In any Industrial Zone, retail sales shall not exceed 15% of the gross floor area of the lease space.
In any Industrial Zone, retail sales shall not exceed 15% of the gross floor area of the lease space. A maximum of one pint (16 oz.) of beer, six ounces of wine, and one ounce of distilled spirits may be sold or dispensed...
The facility shall comply with all applicable state and local alcoholic beverage control laws and regulations. The facility shall comply with all applicable state and local building, fire, and health codes. The facility shall provide adequate parking in accordance with Article VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions). The facility shall provide a security plan to the Riverside Police Department and Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. All exterior signage shall comply with the provisions of Article VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions).
Building materials supply stores (wholesale with ancillary retail sales), as defined in Article X (Definitions) are permitted subject to the granting of a Minor Conditional Use Permit in the BMP - Business and Manufacturing Park Zone
The site shall be less than five acres in area... The site shall be a minimum of 300 feet from any residentially zoned or developed properties. The total building area shall not exceed 40,000 square feet, and the retail area shall not exceed 50 percent of total floor area of the primary building or 20,000 square feet, whichever is less.
Source documents
The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.