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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTSPR-2025-001795 (ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT)CHAPTER 5.77 – LAND USE STANDARDSTITLE 19 – PERMITTED LAND USE TABLECity CouncilJune 17, 2025Community & Economic Development Department RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUND
• Commercial Cannabis Business Program adopted with Title 19 updates by City CouncilFebruary 2023 • City Council approved changesMarch 2025
• Title 19 and Ch. 5.77 changes presented to CPCMay 2025 • Amendments to Title 19 and Chapter 5.77 land use standardsPresent1 2 2
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Chapter 19.150 – Base Zones Permitted Land UsesCODE SECTIONIn the Permitted Uses Table, the Cannabis Storefront Retail use row does not reference Chapter 5.77 (Cannabis Business Activities)CURRENTAdd reference to Chapter 5.77 to table notes.PROPOSEDAMENDMENT TO PERMITTED USES TABLE RiversideCA.gov4
LAND USE CHANGES TO CHAPTER 5.77 Establish a minimum separation between CCBs of 1,000 feetEstablish a minimum separation between a CCB and a park of 1,000 feetCompatibility with Businesses under ABC regulationsProhibit establishment of CCBs within Downtown and Midtown3 4 3
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DOWNTOWN
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MIDTOWN
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Strategic Priority 2 –Community Well-BeingGoal 2.4 –Support programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trust. Cross Cutting Threads RiversideCA.gov8
RECOMMENDATIONS1.DETERMINEthe project is exempt from the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of the CEQA Guidelines; and2.APPROVEPlanning Case PR-2025-001794 (Zoning Code TextAmendment) based on the findings outlined in the staff report;and3.INTRODUCEand subsequently adopt an Ordinance amendingChapter 5.77 (Cannabis Business Activities) and Title 19 (Zoning)of the Riverside Municipal Code.7 8