Riverside City Council
October 20, 2026

4. A parcel containing a unit that was withdrawn from the rental market through an Ellis Act eviction at any time in the last 15 years.
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19.443.050 Development standards.

Development pursuant to this Chapter shall comply with the following:

A. Number of units.

1. Two-unit developments.
a. The maximum number of attached or detached primary dwelling units permitted on any lot in a single-family zone is two.
b. No more than four total dwelling units, inclusive of up to two detached, attached, and junior ADUs pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.442, may be constructed on any undivided lot in a single-family zone.

2. Urban lot splits.
a. A maximum of two dwelling units of any kind may be constructed on any single-family lot established through an urban lot split pursuant to Chapter 18.085 (Urban Lot Splits) of the Subdivision Code, inclusive of detached, attached, and junior ADUs for a maximum of four units total on both lots.
b. The maximum number of units that result from any urban lot split may include primary dwellings, detached, attached, and junior ADUs.

B. Parking. One on-site covered parking space shall be required per unit.

1. This requirement may be satisfied by an attached or detached carport or enclosed garage.

2. Exceptions. No on-site parking shall be required when:
a. The site is located within one-half mile walking distance of a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Ssubdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code; b. The site is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code; or
c. The site is located within one block of a permanently established car-share vehicle pickup/drop-off location.

3. Required parking spaces shall comply with the applicable standards of Chapter 19.580 (Parking and Loading).

C. Setbacks.

1. The side and rear yard setbacks for two-unit developments shall be at least four feet.

2. The front yard setback for two-unit developments shall be as required by the Zone.

3. Additional setbacks shall not be required for an existing structure or for a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure (i.e., a building reconstructed on the same footprint).

4. Notwithstanding the above, an application shall not be rejected solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures provided that the structures meet Building Code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance.

D. Additional requirements for two-unit developments.

1. Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, all development standards applicable to the construction of a single-family dwelling shall apply to two-unit developments, including but not limited to:
a. Building height;
b. Number of stories; and
c. Lot coverage.

2. Applicable Chapters. The requirements of the following cChapters of this Title shall apply to two-unit developments:
a. Chapter 19.440 - Accessory buildings and structures; b. Chapter 19.550 - Fences, walls and landscape materials; c. Chapter 19.554 - Trash/recyclable materials collection area enclosures; d. Chapter 19.555 - Outdoor equipment screening;
e. Chapter 19.556 - Outdoor lighting; and
f. Chapter 19.580 - Parking and loading.

3. All other development standards contained within Titles 17, 18, and 19 shall apply.

E. The application of any development standard that would physically prevent the development of up to two primary dwelling units or that would physically preclude either of the two units from being at least 800 square feet in floor area shall be waived. No Variance or other discretionary action shall be required.

F. Additional requirements for urban lot splits shall be as set forth in Chapter 18.085 (Urban Lot Splits) of the Subdivision Code.
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19.443.060 Design standards.

A. Materials.
a. On sites already developed with an existing residential unit, the new construction shall be designed and constructed to match the existing dominant roof pitch, paint color and exterior finish materials, including but not limited to siding, windows, doors, roofing, light fixtures, hardware, and railings.
b. Where no development currently exists or where existing development is to be removed, two-unit developments shall be designed so that the units match one another in dominant roof pitch, paint color and exterior building finishes, including but not limited to siding, windows, doors, roofing, light fixtures, hardware, and railings.

c. Design elements and detailing shall be continued completely around the structure. Such elements shall include but not be limited to window types and treatments, trim detailing, and exterior wall materials.
d. Window and door types and styles shall be consistent on all elevations. e. All vents, downspouts, flashings, electrical conduit, etc., shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface unless specifically designed as an accent material. f. Exterior building lighting shall be directed downward, have a shielded light source, and be designed so that the light is not directed off site.

B. Landscaping.
a. Front and street side yard areas shall be fully landscaped pursuant to the requirements of Chapter

19.570 (Water Efficient Landscaping and Irrigation) and the Citywide Design Guidelines. b. Complete landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits.
c. Installation of approved landscaping shall be completed prior to release of final occupancy. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
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19.443.070 Additional requirements.

A. Short-term rentals.
a. Units created pursuant to this Chapter shall be rented or leased for a term longer than 30 days. b. A Covenant shall be recorded against title to any property developed pursuant to this Chapter restricting rental or lease of any unit on the property for a term longer than 30 days.

B. Owner occupancy.
a. Unless the lot on which a two-unit development is constructed was established through an uUrban lLot sSplit pursuant to Chapter 18.085 (Urban Lot Splits) of the Subdivision Code, the owner of the property shall reside in one of the units as their principal residence. b. A deed restriction shall be recorded on title to the subject property binding current and future owners to this requirement.
c. Owner occupancy requirements for two-unit developments constructed on lots established through an urban lot split shall be as set forth in Chapter 18.085 of the Subdivision Code.

C. Nonresidential uses. Except for permitted home occupations pursuant to Chapter 19.485, non-residential uses shall be prohibited.
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19.443.080 Variances.

A. No variances from the provisions of this Chapter shall be permitted.

B. Waiver of any development standard necessary to permit the minimum amount of development authorized by California Government Code § 65852.21 shall not require the granting of a Variance or any other discretionary approval.
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19.443.100 Severability.
34 If any provision of this ordinance or chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance or chapter which can be implemented without the invalid provision or application and to this end the provisions of this ordinance and chapter are declared to be severable.
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Chapter 19.445 AGRICULTURAL FIELD OFFICE

19.445.010 Purpose.

19.445.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.445.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.445.040 Modifications.

19.445.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating agricultural field offices is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §69, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.445.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Agricultural field offices, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.
(Ord. 7331 §69, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
34 Sec. 19.443.100. Severability. Text duplicative of Title 1 general provisions should be stricken as shown. (FOOTNOTE 344 IN EXHIBIT 2)

19.445.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to agricultural field offices unless otherwise specified here.

A. A minimum lot size of 5 acres shall be required to establish any agricultural field office.

B. The use shall be on the same property as and in conjunction with a permitted agricultural use.

C. The use shall be established within a stick - built, mobile coach or prefabricated structure, attached to or detached from any other building on the property.

D. The building shall comply with the setback standards established for accessory structures in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures) of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 6966 § 1, 2007)

19.445.040 Modifications.

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered in conjunction with the required Minor Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, as applicable. (Ord. 7331 §69, 2016)
Chapter 19.450 ALCOHOL SALES

19.450.010 Purpose.

19.450.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.450.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.450.040 Other applicable regulations.

19.450.050 Variances.

19.450.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating the sale of alcohol is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §70, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.450.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Alcohol sales, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.

A. Off-sale. Any establishment, business or facility that proposes to engage in the off-sale of alcoholic beverages shall obtain a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 19.760 (Conditional Use Permit), except for the following uses:

1. Establishments that do not propose to sell alcohol as their principal business and that contain 15,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.

2. Florist shops that propose the incidental sale of wine along with gift or floral baskets; such uses shall obtain a minor conditional use permit processed pursuant to Chapter 19.730 (Minor Conditional Use Permit).

B. On-sale.

1. Any establishment, business or facility that proposes to engage in the on-sale of alcoholic beverages shall obtain a minor conditional use permit pursuant to Article IX, Land Use and Development Permit Requirements/Procedures.

2. Exemption.
a. Businesses meeting the conditions listed in this Section shall be exempt from the site location, operation and development standards set forth in Section 19.450.030.C. b. The Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee shall exempt a business providing on-sale of alcoholic beverages from the minor conditional use permit requirement if all of the following conditions apply:
i. The premises contains a kitchen or food-servicing area in which a variety of food is prepared and cooked.
ii. The primary use of the premises is for sit-down food service to patrons. iii. The premises serves food to patrons during all hours the establishment is open for customers.
iv. If there is a separate area primarily intended for the consumption of alcoholic beverages, it does not constitute more than 30 percent of the public access floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
v. No alcoholic beverages, including beer or wine are sold or dispensed for consumption beyond the premises.
vi. The premises is defined as a "bona fide public eating place" by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control."
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 3, 2022; Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes" url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1004442&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7505</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7331 §70, 2016; Ord. 7158 §12, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.450.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to all establishments selling alcohol, unless otherwise specified here.

A. Off-sale of all alcoholic beverages.

1. The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a public or private school (pre-school 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.

2. The business shall not be located within 100 feet of any existing residential dwelling or property zoned for residential uses 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 residential zoned property.

3. The business shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing, transitional housing and transitional housing development or businesses licensed by the State of California for offsale general alcoholic beverage sales with less than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area or which sells alcoholic beverages as its principal business as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space of the business applying for the discretionary permit to the nearest property line of the site containing the existing off-sale alcoholic beverage sales business.

4. No sale of alcoholic beverages shall be made from a drive-thru lane or drive-thru window.

5. The business shall be in a location that is fully visible from a public street with an unobstructed view from the public street for public safety.

6. The business shall have lighting to provide illumination for security and safety of parking and access areas. On-site lighting plans shall be submitted for review and approval.

7. The premises on which the business is located shall be posted to indicate that it is unlawful for any person to drink or consume any alcoholic beverage in any public place or posted premises in accordance with Section 9.05.020 of thisthe Municipal Code.

8. The management at each location of off-sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to this Ssection shall be responsible for educating the public regarding drunk driving laws and the related penalties for breaking those laws. (This includes minimum age law, open container law and driving while intoxicated law.) This can be accomplished by posting prominent signs, decals or brochures at the point of purchase and providing adequate training for employees.

B. Florist shop with incidental off-sale of wine.

1. The sale of wine shall be clearly incidental to a florist shop business, and shall not exceed five percent of the annual gross sales revenue of the florist business.

2. The sale of wine shall be limited to gift or floral arrangements. Individual containers of wine not packaged as part of such arrangements may not be sold.

3. No beer or distilled spirits may be sold.

4. The business shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space of the business applying for the discretionary permit to the nearest property line of the site containing the existing off-sale alcoholic beverage sales business.

C. On-sale of all alcoholic beverages.

1. The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a hospital, public or private school (preschool 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 hospital, school, assemblies of people—non-entertainment or park site, except in the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, as defined in Article X (Definitions), where the 600 foot distance restriction does not apply. However, in said Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, the Community &

Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee shall consider distances from the above listed uses for the purpose of achieving compatibility of the business with neighboring uses as part of the review process.

2. The business shall not be located within 100 feet of any existing residential dwelling or property zoned for residential uses 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 residential property. This provision shall not be mandatory with regard to residential uses that are a part of a mixed use zone or mixed use project approved under a conditional use permit.

3. The business shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space of the business applying for the discretionary permit to the nearest property line of the site containing the existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development.

4. Lighting, as certified by a qualified lighting engineer, shall be provided at a level no less than one foot candle of lighting throughout private parking lots and access areas serving the business.

5. The premises on which the business is located shall be posted to indicate that it is unlawful for any person to drink or consume any alcoholic beverage in any public place or posted premises in accordance with Section 9.05.020 of this the Municipal Code.

6. Soundproofing shall be provided sufficient to prevent noise and vibrations from penetrating into surrounding properties or building lease space.

D. Concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuel with alcoholic beverages.

1. Only beer and wine, not hard liquor, may be sold.

2. The minimum enclosed retail sales area for store products shall be 1,500 square feet.

3. The minimum inventory level shall be $15,000.00 retail value excluding beer, wine, fuel and automotive products.

4. The maximum percentage of beer and wine sales to total store sales shall be 30 percent on a retail basis during any consecutive twelve-month period.

5. The management at each location of common site sales shall be responsible for "educating the public" regarding drunk driving laws and the related penalties for breaking those laws. (This includes minimum age law, open container law and driving while intoxicated law.) This can be accomplished by posting prominent signs, decals or brochures at the point of purchase and providing adequate training for employees.

6. No displays of beer or wine shall be located within five feet of the store's entrance or checkout counter.

7. Cold beer or wine shall be sold from or displayed in permanently affixed electrical coolers only.

8. No beer or wine advertising shall be located on gasoline islands; no lighted advertising for beer or wine shall be located on buildings or in windows.

9. Employees on duty between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. shall be at least 21 years of age to sell beer and wine.

10. No sale of alcoholic beverages shall be made from a drive-thru window.

11. The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a public or private school (pre-school through 12th 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.

12. The business shall not be located within 100 feet of any existing residential dwelling or property zoned for residential uses 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 residential zoned property.

13. The business shall be located a minimum distance of 300 feet from any other business with the concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuel with alcoholic beverages or 1,000 feet from any other business licensed by the State of California for off-sale general alcoholic beverage sales with less than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area or that sells alcoholic beverages as its principal business as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space of the business applying for the discretionary permit to the nearest property line of the site containing the existing off-sale alcoholic beverage sales business.

14. The business shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space of the business applying for the discretionary permit to the nearest property line of the site containing the existing emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development. (Ord. 7331 §70, 2016; Ord. 7158 §13, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.450.040 Other applicable regulations.

Where the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) determines that an area has an over concentration of alcoholic beverage licenses and/or a higher than average crime rate ABC may deny an application for alcohol sales unless the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee or City Planning Commission makes a determination that public convenience or necessity will be served by the proposed project. The determination that public convenience or necessity will be served shall be made through the following findings:

A. That the license applicant has submitted a request for a particular type of alcoholic beverage license, license upgrade, or premises-to-premises transfer and will agree to all conditions placed on the application;
B. That the proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses and will enhance economic vitality and improve consumer choice in the surrounding area; and C. That the proposed use will not increase the severity of existing law enforcement or public nuisance problems in the area.
(Ord. 7331 §70, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Chapter 19.455 ANIMAL KEEPING

19.455.010 Purpose.

19.455.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.455.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.455.040 Maintenance of premises.

19.455.010 Purpose.

This purpose of regulating animals is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.455.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Animal keeping, of both domestic and non-domestic animals, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.

A. Animal keeping, as defined in this Cchapter, includes the keeping of domestic and non-domestic animals and other species as may be determined by the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee to be similar in nature.

B. Animal keeping is permitted in the various zones as set forth in Article V Table 19.150.020.B (Incidental Uses Table). In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, animal keeping in the forms of boarding of cats and dogs/kennels, in conjunction with veterinary services and pet shops, or in conjunction with associated biological and/or medical research facilities are also permitted per Article V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions). (Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.455.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to all domestic and non-domestic animal keeping unless otherwise specified here.

A. Domestic animal keeping.

1. Domestic animal keeping is permitted in all residential and mixed use zones.

B. Non-domestic animal keeping in the RE and R-1 Zones.

1. The non-commercial keeping of poultry is permitted subject to the following:
a. Not more than 5 poultry shall be permitted at any time. b. A coop, shelter or other permanent structure shall be provided a minimum of 10 feet from any neighboring residence in addition to the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).
c. The keeping of crowing fowl as defined in Section 19.910.040 (“C” Definitions) is not permitted.

C. Non-domestic animal keeping in the RR Zone.

1. The non-commercial keeping of poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing rooster are subject to the following:

a. All animals shall be enclosed with a coup, shelter or other permanent structure and meet the standards provided by Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).
b. No more than 5 poultry and 4 rabbits shall be permitted when 50 feet from any neighboring residence.
c. No more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits shall be permitted when 100 feet from any neighboring residence.
d. Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a Minor Conditional Use Permit. e. The keeping of crowing fowl that exists on a property at the time the site is annexed to the City shall be abated within the amortization period of two years. If keeping of crowing fowl is not abated within such two-year period, it will be a violation of this section.
f. For lots greater than 20,000 square feet, the keeping of no more than 7 crowing roosters is permitted. The roosters shall be housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure at least 100 feet from any neighboring residence.

2. Equine, bovine and ovine species.
a. A minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet of net area is required. b. Not more than a total of 2 individuals of equine, bovine, or ovine species regardless of combination, are permitted. However, 1 additional animal may be kept for each additional 10,000 square feet of net lot area in excess of 20,000 square feet. c. All animals permitted pursuant to this Ssubsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 60 feet from any neighboring residence, and shall abide by the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

3. Porcine species, exclusive of pot-bellied pigs.
a. Swine or pigs, exclusive of pot-bellied pigs, shall be permitted only upon the condition that such animals are kept and maintained as a duty-authorized Future Farmers of America, 4-H or similar project.
b. A minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet of net area is required for any porcine species.
c. Not more than 2 individuals of porcine species shall be permitted. However, one additional animal may be kept for each additional 10,000 square feet of net lot area in excess of 20,000 square feet.
d. All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 60 feet from any neighboring residence, and shall abide by the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

4. Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this TitleZoning Code and ChapterTitle 8.20 of Title 8 are met.

5. Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Title Zoning Code and thisthe Municipal Code are met.

6. Offspring of animals. Offspring of permitted animals shall not be counted in determining the permitted number of animals if such offspring do not exceed the following age limitations:
a. Bovine, 24 months
b. Equine, 18 months
c. Ovine, 12 months
d. Porcine, 60 days
e. Birds, 4 months
D. Non-domestic animal keeping in the RA-5 Zone.

1. Poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing roosters. a. The noncommercial keeping of not more than five poultry, including crowing fowl (except crowing roosters), and 18 rabbits is permitted. Such animals shall be housed, kept or penned at least 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining lot or parcel, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.
b. Where poultry and rabbits are housed, kept, or penned at least 100 feet from any residence, the noncommercial keeping of not more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits on any lot is permitted. The keeping of not more than seven crowing roosters are permitted on any lot, provided that such roosters are housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure so as to reduce noise emitted by such roosters and such structure is at least 100 feet from any residential structure on an adjoining lot. c. Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

2. Equine bovine, and ovine species.
a. A minimum lot size of one acre of net area is required for the grazing, raising or training of any equine, riding stables or academies of the raising of bovine or ovine species for noncommercial purposes.
b. Not more than a total of two of any combination of equine, bovine, or ovine species shall be kept on any lot with an area of one acre. However, one additional animal may be kept for each half acre of net lot area in excess of one acre. c. All animals permitted pursuant to this Ssubsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 100 feet from any residence, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.

3. Dairies, feeding lots and other similar uses may be permitted subject to the granting of a Conditional Use Permit.

4. Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Title Zoning Code and ChapterTitle 8.20 of Title 8 are met.

5. Growing and wholesale disposal of earthworms.
a. All worm farms shall be kept at least 50 feet away from all adjacent dwellings. b. The maximum height of any worm bed shall be two feet and all other structures shall conform to the requirements for accessory structures.

c. Worm farms in excess of 64 square feet shall only be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

6. Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this TitleZoning Code and thisthe Municipal Code are met.

E. Non-domestic animal keeping in the RC Zone.

1. Poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing roosters. a. The noncommercial keeping of not more than five poultry, including crowing fowl (except crowing roosters), and 18 rabbits is permitted. Such animals shall be housed, kept or penned at least 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining lot or parcel, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept. b. Where poultry and rabbits are housed, kept, or penned at least 100 feet from any residence, the noncommercial keeping of not more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits on any lot is permitted. The keeping of not more than seven crowing roosters are permitted on any lot, provided that such roosters are housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure so as to reduce noise emitted by such roosters and such structure is at least 100 feet from any residential structure on an adjoining lot. c. Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

2. Equine species.
a. A minimum lot size of one acre of net area is required for the grazing, raising or training of any equine.
b. Not more than a total of two of any equine species shall be kept on any lot with an area of one acre. However, one additional animal may be kept for each half acre of net lot area in excess of one acre.
c. All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 100 feet from any residence, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.

3.Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this TitleZoning Code and ChapterTitle 8.20 of Title 8 are met.

4.Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this TitleZoning Code and this e Municipal Code are met.
(Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 7109 §7, 2010; Ord. 6985 §3, 2008; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.455.040 Maintenance of premises.

The premises where animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times to ensure the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare pursuant to Title 6 - Health & Sanitation, Title 8 - Animals, and all other County and State regulations. (<ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1284848&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">Ord. 7660</ulink>, § 12, 2024; Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Chapter 19.465 CARETAKER LIVING QUARTERS

19.465.010 Purpose.

19.465.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.465.030 Site location, operation development standards.

19.465.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating caretaker living quarters is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.465.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Caretaker living quarters, as defined in Article X (Definitions) are permitted as set forth in article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.
(Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.465.030 Site location, operation development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zone and Related Use and Development Provisions shall apply to agricultural caretaker living quarters, unless otherwise specified here.

A. Caretaker living quarters—Agricultural.

1. The use shall be conducted on a property having five acres or more gross area and that is predominantly occupied by a bona fide agricultural business.

2. The use shall be established within a stick-built or prefabricated structure, attached to or detached from the primary dwelling unit on the property, or within a mobile home.

3. The square footage of the agricultural caretaker living quarters shall not exceed 50 percent of the square footage of the principal dwelling unit.

4. Occupancy shall be limited to the agricultural caretaker and his or her family. The agricultural caretaker shall be a full-time employee of the on-site agricultural business.

5. The principal dwelling unit on the property shall be occupied by the legal owner of the property.

6. The agricultural caretaker living quarters shall be established in such a way as to minimize its view from adjacent streets and properties.

7. The use shall not be conducted longer than two years, except that subsequent time extensions may be granted by the Approving or Appeal Authority. Each time extension shall not exceed two years.

8. The property owners shall execute and record a covenant and agreement with the City to revert the property to single-family residential use, including the removal of the kitchen facilities of any permanent addition that does not meet the requirements of the Zone in which the use is located, after the expiration of any associated permit granted or the termination of the agricultural business.

B. Caretaker living quarters—Industrial or Commercial Storage Overlay Zone uses.

1. The caretaker living quarters shall be located within the principal building on the site.

2. The caretaker living quarters shall be occupied by the owner or an employee of the business.

3. A minimum of one designated parking space shall be provided for the caretaker living quarters, in addition to any parking spaces required for the principal use.

4. The caretaker living quarters shall have no more than two bedrooms.

5. The caretaker living quarters shall be limited to a maximum of 650 square feet.

6. The property owners shall execute and record a covenant and agreement with the City to revert the property to an industrial use without a caretaker living quarters, including the removal of the kitchen facilities of any permanent addition that does not meet the requirements of the Zone in which the use is located, after the expiration of any associated permit granted or the termination of the business.

C. Caretaker living quarters—Temporary during construction.

1. The temporary unit shall be located on-site and in the rear half of the lot, unless otherwise approved by the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee. In no instance shall the temporary unit be located within public right-of-way.

2. The temporary unit shall be located at least five feet from all property lines. For side and rear property lines adjoining an existing residential use, the setback of the underlying zone shall apply.

3. The number of occupants shall be limited to two persons.

4. The temporary unit shall be connected to water and electric utilities. Where required by the Public Works Department, the unit shall be connected to the sewer system.

5. The unit shall be allowed to remain on the site for an initial period of no more than six months, except that individual extensions of up to three months each with a maximum of one year from the date of the initial siting may be granted by the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee. There shall be no fee for these time extensions. In considering whether to grant a time extension, the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee may consider evidence of any land use compatibility related complaints from surrounding residents and property owners.

6. No later than seven days following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the permanent building, the temporary unit shall be removed from the site.

7. An active building permit shall be in effect prior to locating the temporary unit on-site and at all times that the unit remains on-site. The unit is to be removed within seven days of expiration of the building permit.
(Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Chapter 19.470 RESERVED *
*Editor's note— <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1034308&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">Ord. 7528</ulink>, §2, adopted Aug. 4, 2020 and Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes" url="http://newords.muniCode.com/reordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1111636&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7520</ulink> §1(Exh. A), adopted July 21, 2020, repealed §§19.470.010—19.470.040 as set

out in Ch. 19.470, which pertained to Day Care Homes for Family and derived from Ord. 7331 §73, adopted in 2016 and Ord. 6966 §1, adopted in 2007.

Chapter 19.475 DRIVE-THRU BUSINESSES

19.475.010 Purpose.

19.475.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.475.030 Traffic study.

19.475.040 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.475.050 Additional permit findings.

19.475.060 Modifications.

19.475.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating drive-thru businesses is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.475.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Drive-thru businesses, as defined in Article X (Definitions), incidental to a permitted use, unless specifically prohibited by the provisions of Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions.
(Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.475.030 Traffic study.

A traffic study addressing both on-site and off-site traffic and circulation impacts may be required as part of the permit application, at the discretion of the Staff Application Review Team Development Review Committee.
(Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.475.040 Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to drive-thru businesses unless otherwise specified here.

A. The drive-thru business shall maintain a minimum 100-foot street frontage and be located on an arterial street, as indicated by the Riverside General Plan Figure CCM-4 - Master Plan of Roadways.

B. When a drive-thru business adjoins any lot in a residential, office or any mixed use zones, a minimum six-foot-high masonry wall shall be erected and maintained along such property line;

provided, however, that such wall shall be only three feet high from the setback line of the adjoining property to the front property line.

C. Building and landscape setback standards.

1. Where a drive aisle or parking is adjacent to a street frontage, a landscape planter with a minimum width of 15 feet in width shall be provided along all street frontages. Where a building is adjacent to a street frontage, the building setback of the base zone shall apply.

2. A landscape planter with a minimum width of five feet shall be provided along interior property lines, unless the site part of an integrated, master planned commercial complex, where no landscape setback is required along interior property lines.

D. Drive-thru lane standards.

1. Restaurants shall maintain drive-thru lanes that are a minimum of 180 feet in length to provide on-site storage for a minimum of ten vehicles, as measured from the forward most drive-thru window to the entrance to the queuing space.
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19.475.040.E.1.

Drive-thru Lanes

2. All other uses shall maintain drive-thru lanes that are a minimum of 36 feet in length to provide on-site automobile storage for a minimum of two vehicles.

3. Each drive-thru lane shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width. The lane shall be independent of any on-site parking, parking maneuvering areas, public streets, alleys or traffic ways.

E. Additional requirements for drive-thru lanes associated with restaurants.

1. Drive-thru windows are discouraged on any building elevation directly facing a street frontage.

2. Drive-thru lanes shall be designed in such a way as to be screened from view from the street through elevation differences, landscaping, arbors, trellises, canopies, walls and other architectural features used to reduce the visual presence of drive-thru operations.

3. Freestanding drive thru restaurants should be located on lots with at least 30,000 square feet, except for drive thru restaurants in master planned integrated commercial complexes with shared parking and access.

4. A minimum five-foot-wide landscaped planter should be installed between the drive-thru lane and parking lot maneuvering area when adjacent to one another, as determined necessary on a case-by-case basis.

F. Additional requirements for a business with drive-thru lane(s) within the MU-U and MU-V Zones.

1. Drive-thru pick-up windows shall not be located on any building elevation facing a street.

2. Drive-thru lanes shall be located at the rear of the building and screened from view from adjacent streets. For corner properties, a combination of walls and other architectural and landscape features, such as arbors, trellises, canopies, and landscape berms may be used to screen the drive-thru lane from one adjacent street.
(Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 7100 §1, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.475.050 Additional permit findings.

In addition to the findings required for the granting of the applicable discretionary application, the following additional findings are required to be made by the Approving or Appeal Authority in approving a discretionary permit for a drive-thru business:

A. That the use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on streets in a residential zone.

B. That the use will not substantially lessen the usability of adjacent or nearby commercially zoned property or commercial use by interfering with pedestrian traffic.

C. That the use will not create increased traffic hazards to pedestrians.

D. That the site will be adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and to accommodate all yards, walls, parking, landscaping and other required improvements.

E. That the use will not substantially lessen the usability and suitability of adjacent or nearby residentially zoned property for residential use.
(Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.475.060 Modifications.

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered in conjunction with the required Minor Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, as applicable. (Ord. 7331 §74, 2016)
Chapter 19.480 FUELING SYSTEMS—PRIVATE (ABOVE-GROUND TANKS)

19.480.010 Purpose.

19.480.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.480.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.480.040 Modifications.

19.480.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating private fueling systems with above-ground tanks is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §75, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.480.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Private fueling systems with above-ground tanks, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.
(Ord. 7331 §75, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.480.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

The development standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to private fueling systems with above-ground tanks unless otherwise specified here.

A. All design and location standards of the Fire Code shall be complied with.

B. The location of the fueling system, including the above-ground tanks and the dispensing system, shall comply with the setback requirements of the zone of the property on which the fueling system is located, unless a greater setback is required by the Fire Code, in that case such greater setback requirement shall be met.

C. The fueling system must be incidental to the permitted use or conditional use of the property on which it is located, and it must only serve vehicles or equipment that belong to the operator of the business or use located on the property.

D. The tanks shall be fully screened from adjoining streets and neighboring properties.

E. The fueling system shall be limited to two tanks, with a maximum cumulative capacity of 12,000 gallons.

F. The fueling system shall not exceed ten feet in height.

G. Above-ground fuel tanks of 1,000 gallons or more shall be located a minimum distance of 300 feet from any residential structure or residentially zoned property. (Ord. 7331 §75, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.480.040 Modifications.

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered in conjunction with the required Minor Conditional Use Permit. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1248964&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7652</ulink> § 8, 2023; Ord. 7331 §75, 2016)
Chapter 19.485 HOME OCCUPATIONS

19.485.010 Purpose.

19.485.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.485.030 Permitted home occupations.

19.485.040 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.485.050 Modifications.

19.485.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating home occupations is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §76, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.485.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Home occupations, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as incidental uses in all residential zones, as set forth in Article V, Base Zone and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.
(Ord. 7331 §76, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.485.030 Permitted home occupations.

Only the following business activities are permitted as home occupations.

A. Telecommuting, as defined by Article X (Definitions).

B. Business, professional and sales offices, excluding medical, dental and similar uses that involve regular patient visits to the site, provided that no retail sales transactions are made on the premises and that no customers or clients visit the site, except as specifically allowed by this Ssection.

Typical examples of such general business office activities include research; report writing; bookkeeping; telecommunication with clients and employees; and the sending and receiving of mail, telephone calls, electronic facsimile communications and electronic communications by electronic or similar means.

C. Instruction in academia, music, voice, art, dance or similar activities with no more than one pupil receiving instruction at any given time.

D. Activities associated with the work of artists, sculptors, authors and composers.

E. Some personal services, limited to activities associated with the work of dressmakers, seamstresses, and tailors; hair stylists; estheticians; pet groomers; and similar uses.

F. Home crafts, such as model making, rug weaving, quilting and needlework, lapidary work and wood working, limited to the uses of tools and equipment commonly available for personal residential use, but specifically excluding cabinet making.

G. Home catering and food preparation businesses, subject to the approval of the Riverside County Health Department.

H. Small electronics repair, limited to items such as personal computers and electronic recorders with a maximum weight of 40 pounds per item.

I. Home-based direct sales distributions businesses in which sales, merchandise distribution and product demonstrations are primarily conducted either off-site or by telephone, mail or other electronic communication.
(Ord. 7331 §76, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.485.040 Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to all home occupation businesses unless otherwise specified here.

A. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to the primary use of the dwelling unit.

B. The site of the home occupation must be the principal residence of anyone engaged in the home occupation. In addition, no more than one non-resident employee or assistant is permitted to engage in home occupation activities at the site at any given time.

C. There shall be no external visible evidence of the home occupation.

D. A maximum of one room within the dwelling unit or 25 percent of the total square footage of the dwelling unit may be used for the home occupation.

E. The home occupation shall not involve the use of any accessory building or outdoor area for any related activity, including storage or display. However, the use of an attached garage for a permitted home occupation is allowed, provided that required covered parking is continually available and accessible for use.

F. Direct sale of products or merchandise on the premises from which the home occupation is conducted shall be prohibited.

G. A maximum of one customer or client vehicle at any given time shall be allowed to visit the premises of the home occupation.

H. No home occupation use shall create or result in glare, smoke, dust, vibration, fumes, odor, electrical, radio or television interference, fire hazard, significant vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or any other hazard or nuisance disruptive to reasonable use of the surrounding properties. Home occupations shall also comply with the provisions of Title 7 of thisthe Municipal Code.

I. The use or storage of any flammable, combustible, or toxic material in conjunction with a home occupation shall be limited to quantities in accordance with the Fire Code as incorporated by thisthe Riverside Municipal Code for a residential use.

J. Signage or commercial advertising for the home occupation is prohibited.

K. Only one vehicle owned by the operator of the home occupation, no larger than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle rating weight, may be used in conjunction with the home occupation.

L. If more than one home-based business is conducted at a given site, the aggregate of all the homebased businesses shall comply with these standards.

M. The home occupation shall not increase the use of utilities or community facilities beyond that normal to the use of the property for residential purposes.

N. The home occupation shall comply with all other Municipal Code requirements and any applicable County, State, and Federal laws.

O. The cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, transport, or sale of marijuana or marijuana products is not a permitted home occupation.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=905806&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7431</ulink> § 6, 2018; Ord. 7331 §76, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.485.050 Modifications.

No modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards shall be allowed in conjunction with a home occupation.
(Ord. 7331 §76, 2016)

Chapter 19.490 MINING/MINERAL EXTRACTION

19.490.010 Purpose.

19.490.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.490.010 Purpose.35
The purpose of regulating mining/mineral extraction uses is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and compliance with the provisions of the state Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, Public Resources Code § 2710 et seq. (Ord. 7331 §77, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.490.020 Applicability and permit requirements.36
Mining/mineral extraction uses are permitted as forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the provisions contained in the State Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, Public Resources Code § 2710 et seq.
(Ord. 7331 §77, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Chapter 19.495 OUTDOOR DINING AND FOOD PREPARATION (PERMANENT)

19.495.010 Purpose.

19.495.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.495.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.495.040 Modifications.

19.495.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating outdoor dining incidental to a permanent indoor restaurant is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.
(Ord. 7331 §78, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.495.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Outdoor dining and food preparation, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.

A. Any use of public rights-of-way shall be subject to the granting of an encroachment permit by the Public Works Department and verification and maintenance of liability insurance by the City's Risk Manager.
35 Sec. 19.490.010. Purpose. Citation should be completed as shown. (FOOTNOTE 345 IN EXHIBIT 2) 36 Sec. 19.490.020. Applicability and permit requirements. Citation should be completed as shown. (FOOTNOTE 346 IN EXHIBIT 2)

B. All outdoor dining areas shall be designed in compliance with the City's "Outdoor Dining and Outdoor Food Preparation Requirements and Design Guidelines." C. The regulations contained in this Cchapter for outdoor food preparation pertain to those preparation activities related to permanent indoor restaurants and do not apply to outdoor preparation of food in association with a legally established school or assemblies of people—non-entertainment or similar use that is separately regulated.
(Ord. 7331 §78, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.495.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to outdoor dining unless otherwise specified here.

A. The outdoor dining area shall be located in a designated dining area approved by the Community and Economic Director or his/her designee.

B. All outdoor facilities shall be located so they do not pose a hazard or nuisance to pedestrians.

C. The design of all outdoor facilities shall be consistent with the adopted Citywide Design Guidelines.

D. Outdoor dining facilities, including food preparation, shall be in compliance with all requirements of the Riverside County Health Department, Police Department, Fire Department and the South Coast Air Quality Management District at all times.

E. Consumption of food shall be limited to items purchased at the on-site restaurant.

F. Consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be in compliance with Chapter 19.450 of this Titlethe Zoning Code and all applicable requirements of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
(Ord. 7331 §78, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.495.040 Modifications.

Modifications to the above Site location, operation and development standards shall require consideration of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
(Ord. 7331 §78, 2016)
Chapter 19.500 OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF INCIDENTAL PLANT MATERIALS

19.500.010 Purpose.

19.500.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.500.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.500.040 Modifications.

19.500.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating the outdoor display of plant materials incidental to the primary business located on a site is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.
(Ord. 7331 §79, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.500.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Outdoor display of incidental plant materials. As defined in Article X (Definitions) are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.

The regulations in this Cchapter shall apply to the outdoor display of live plant materials apart from a permitted permanent plant nursery enclosure associated with a business for which the primary business is some business other than a nursery, and for which a year-round nursery function is permitted. No special permit shall be required for the outdoor display of live plant materials, other than any permit or approval that may be required for the primary business.
(Ord. 7331 §79, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.500.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to outdoor display of incidental plant materials unless otherwise specified here.

A. The outdoor display of items shall be limited to live plants only and shall not be for the purpose of any other form of merchandise display.

B. The outdoor display shall be limited to 20 feet either side of the main public entrance or to the parking lot frontage of the permanent plant nursery enclosure.

C. Plant displays shall not obstruct walkways, driveways, parking areas, pathways or any surface designed to accommodate disabled persons, including but not limited to, designated handicapped parking spaces. Plant displays shall also not extend into any public right-of-way.

D. All cashiering shall occur within the retail building or permanent nursery enclosure.

E. There shall be no more than a single one square foot price sign for each variety of live plant product displayed. Each permitted sign shall be placed immediately adjacent to the plant product referenced on the permitted price sign.

F. Activities such as potting, arranging, packaging, or propagation are prohibited.

G. Display racks or other structures utilized to display live plants shall not exceed six feet in overall height.

H. All incidental equipment and supplies, including fertilizer and empty cans, shall be stored within a completely enclosed building.
(Ord. 7331 §79, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.500.040 Modifications.

No modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards shall be allowed. (Ord. 7331 §79, 2016)
Chapter 19.505 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALES - INCIDENTAL

19.505.010 Purpose.

19.505.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.505.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.505.040 Modifications.

19.505.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating outdoor display and sales is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §80, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.505.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Outdoor display and sales, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.
(Ord. 7331 §80, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.505.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

A. Outdoor display and sales activities, other than those associated with vehicle and large equipment sales or rental, shall only be permitted subject to the granting of a temporary use permit pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.740 (Temporary Use Permits) or Chapter 19.500 (Outdoor Display of Incidental Plant Materials).

B. For vehicles, equipment and other items customarily displayed and sold in outdoor areas.

1. The lot shall be paved with not less than two and one-half inches of asphaltic concrete or an equivalent surfacing meeting the established standards and specifications of the Public Works Department for a minimum depth measured from all abutting existing or street rights-of-way where such activity occurs, 200 feet of combined paving and landscaping, of which a minimum of ten feet shall consist of landscaping, or as required by the underlying zone, and 190 feet of paving.

2. Any outdoor display or sales area described in Pparagraph 1 above shall be paved as provided above or overlaid with a dust-free surface such as decomposed granite, oiled native soil, or a suitable substitute approved by the Public Works Department.

3. All such areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water in a manner consistent with water quality control standards enforced by the Public Works Department.

4. All such areas shall be maintained in good repair, in a clean, neat and orderly condition.

5. All such areas shall be provided with internal circulation, safe entrances and exits meeting the established standards and specifications of the Planning Division and Public Works Department

6. Where any such area adjoins or is across an alley from property in a zone that permits residential uses, a decorative masonry wall of a minimum six feet in height shall be erected and maintained so as to physically separate the display or sales area from the residential property. However, such wall shall be limited in height to three feet within the required front or street side yard area, or, where no front or street side yard area is required, such wall shall be limited in height to three feet within ten feet of the street property line.

7. All such areas shall have a landscaped area not less than ten feet in depth or the depth of the required yard area, whichever is greater, maintained along the street side of the lot. (Ord. 7331 §80, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.505.040 Modifications.

Modifications to Site location, operation and development standards B.1 through B.7 above shall require consideration of a Conditional Use Permit.
(Ord. 7331 §80, 2016)
Chapter 19.510 OUTDOOR STORAGE - INCIDENTAL

19.510.010 Purpose.

19.510.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.510.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.510.040 Screening of outdoor storage.

19.510.050 Modifications.

19.510.010 Purpose.

This purpose of regulating outdoor storage is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §81, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.510.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Outdoor storage—incidental, as defined in Article X (Definitions), is permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter and thisthe Municipal Code, Title 6.
(Ord. 7331 §81, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.510.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

A. Vehicles, equipment and other items customarily stored in outdoor areas.

1. The lot shall be paved with not less than two and one-half inches of asphaltic concrete or an equivalent surfacing meeting the established standards and specifications of the Public Works Department for a minimum depth measured from all abutting existing or street rights-of-way as follows:
a. For the BMP Zone where such activity occurs 100 feet of combined paving and landscaping, with a minimum of ten feet of landscaping or more as may be required by the zone, and 90 feet of paving.
b. For the I Zone where such activity occurs 100 feet of paving, with no required landscaping, unless required by the zone.

2. Any outdoor storage area described in Paragraph 1 above shall be paved as provided above or overlaid with a dust-free surface such as decomposed granite, oiled native soil, or a suitable substitute approved by the Public Works Department.

3. All such areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water in a manner consistent with water quality control standards enforced by the Public Works Department.

4. All such areas shall be maintained in good repair, in a clean, neat and orderly condition.

5. All such areas shall be provided with internal circulation, safe entrances and exits meeting the established standards and specifications of the Planning Division and Public Works Department.

6. Where any such area adjoins or is across an alley from property in a zone that permits residential uses, a decorative masonry wall of a minimum six feet in height shall be erected and maintained so as to physically separate the storage area from the residential property. However, such wall shall be limited in height to three feet within the required front or street side yard area, or, where no front or street side yard area is required, such wall shall be limited in height to three feet within 10 feet of the street property line.

7. All such areas shall have a landscaped area not less than ten feet in depth, or the depth of the required yard area or the depth as required for specific uses, whichever is the greatest, maintained along the street side of the lot.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1055983&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7541</ulink>, § 9, 2020; Ord. 7331 §81, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.510.040 Screening of outdoor storage.

Screening of outdoor storage shall comply with the following:

A. Outdoor storage shall be visually screened from all adjacent building sites and public streets and alleys by a minimum six-foot high solid decorative masonry wall, sufficient to screen all materials stored outdoors, or by a building. Such walls shall be limited in height to three feet within the required front or street side yard area, or, where no front or street side yard area is required, such wall shall be limited in height to three feet within ten feet of the street property line. Alternative screening methods including, but not limited to, fences, landscaping, earthen berms or some combination thereof may be approved by the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee provided that the required visual screening is achieved.

B. The screening herein required shall be established at or before the time any area is used for outdoor storage.

C. Where topographical conditions or existing structures are such that strict compliance with the requirements of this Ssection would not be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Ssection, the Approving Authority may waive compliance with all or part of such requirements. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1055983&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7541</ulink>, § 10, 2020; Ord. 7331 §81, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.510.050 Modifications.

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards and screening of outdoor storage standards shall require consideration of a Minor Conditional Use Permit. (Ord. 7331 §81, 2016)
Chapter 19.515 PLAY AREAS INCIDENTAL TO RESTAURANTS

19.515.010 Purpose.

19.515.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.515.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.515.040 Modifications.

19.515.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating play areas incidental to restaurants is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §82, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.515.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Play areas incidental to restaurants, as defined in Article X (Definitions) are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.

If incidental to a restaurant with drive a drive-thru lane(s), the play area will be reviewed at the time any discretionary permit for the drive-thru lane(s) is reviewed pursuant to Chapter 19.475 (Drive-thru Businesses). If the play area is proposed to be added after the establishment of the drive-thru facility, modification of the applicable discretionary permit shall be required pursuant to the requirements of Article IX (Land Use and Development Permit Requirements/Procedures). (Ord. 7331 §82, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.515.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

A. Playgrounds are strongly encouraged to be designed as an indoor facility that is an integral part of the main building structure.

B. Where an outdoor playground is proposed, the following design criteria shall be applied.

1. The outdoor play area shall include a covered patio attached to the main building structure.

2. The outdoor play area shall be enclosed with a decorative wall or fence.

3. Substantial landscape screening shall be provided around the fence/wall.

4. The design of the play area and any related outdoor dining area shall be architecturally consistent with the design of the main restaurant building.

5. The location of the play area shall be oriented away from street frontages and any existing or proposed drive-thru lanes.
(Ord. 7331 §82, 2016)

19.515.040 Modifications.

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered under the required Minor Conditional Use Permit.
(Ord. 7331 §82, 2016)
Chapter 19.520 RENTAL OF ROOMS

19.520.010 Purpose.

19.520.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.520.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.520.010 Purpose.

The purpose of regulating the rental of a room or rooms is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding neighborhoods and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses (e.g., parking, open space, etc.).
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19.520.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

The rental of a room or rooms, as defined in Article X (Definitions), is permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.

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19.520.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

Rented rooms are permitted in any single-family residence/dwelling , including the primary dwelling or dwellings, accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit, for the occupancy of not more than two individuals per single-family residence/dwelling.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to rental of rooms, unless otherwise specified here.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a room rental permit agreement may be issued for occupancy by up to four individual renters if all the following conditions are met.

A. Site location standards.

1. The use shall be compatible with neighboring uses.

2. The establishment of the rental of rooms shall not result in harm to the health, safety or general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood or create substantial adverse impacts on adjoining properties or land uses.

B. Operation and development standards.

1. Noise levels generated at the premises shall conform to Chapter 19.590 of this Titlethe Zoning Code and Title 7 (Noise Control) of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code.

2. Tenants shall be required to preserve and maintain neighborhood peace and order.

3. Properties covered by a room rental permit agreement shall be maintained in a manner compatible with the adjacent properties and neighborhood and comply with the property maintenance provisions of "Title 6 (Health and Sanitation) of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code." Property maintenance includes, but is not limited to, landscape maintenance, trash and debris, inoperable vehicles, parking on unimproved surfaces, failure to remove trash containers from the curb on trash collection day and improper outdoor storage.

4. Rental of rooms shall be limited to no more than four individual renters per single-family residential property inclusive of the primary dwelling or dwellings, accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit.

5. This Ssection shall be applicable to any room rental or lease agreement signed after the effective date of this Cchapter.
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Chapter 19.527 VEHICLE REPAIR—PERSONAL

19.527.010 Purpose.

19.527.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.527.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.527.040 Modifications.

19.527.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this Cchapter is to regulate the repair of personal vehicles on private property in residential zones so as to ensure the compatibility of such a use with surrounding uses and properties, and to avoid any impacts typically associated with the repair of vehicles. (Ord. 7331 §85, 2016; Ord. 7109 §8, 2010)

19.527.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

Vehicle repair - personal is permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter. (Ord. 7331 §85, 2016; Ord. 7109 §8, 2010)

19.527.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to vehicle repair facilities - residential, unless otherwise specified here.

A. Repair, maintenance, and overhaul of motor vehicles, motorized and nonmotorized recreational vehicles, aircraft, boats, and utility trailers in any residential zone shall be limited to the following:

1. Repair of any motor vehicle, motorized or nonmotorized recreational vehicle, aircraft, boat, or utility trailer shall be conducted in a completely enclosed garage or a rear yard area enclosed by six-foot-high fencing. The repair of any motor vehicle, motorized or nonmotorized recreational vehicle, aircraft, boat, or utility trailer occurring in any front or street side yard, or in any area visible to a public street, shall not be permitted

2. Minor repairs which can be completed within a 24 hour period are permitted to occur on a legal driveway area or parking space. Minor repairs include a tune-up, brake repair, hose and fan belt replacement, electrical system repair, fuel system repair, and other similar work.

3. Repairs of motor vehicles, motorized and nonmotorized recreational vehicles, aircraft, boats, and utility trailers shall be limited to one personal vehicle, motorized or nonmotorized recreational vehicle, aircraft, boat, or utility trailer under repair at a time. The motor vehicle, motorized and nonmotorized recreational vehicle, aircraft, boat, or utility trailer under repair shall be registered at the address where the repair occurs.

4. All parts, tools and equipment shall be stored in a completely enclosed building. (Ord. 7331 §85, 2016; Ord. 7109 §8, 2010)

19.527.040 Modifications.

No modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards are permitted. (Ord. 7331 §85, 2016)

Chapter 19.530 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES

19.530.010 Purpose.

19.530.020 Definitions.

19.530.030 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.530.040 Permit review ("shot clock") time periods.

19.530.050 Site location, operation, development standards, and design guidelines.

19.530.060 Other applicable regulations.

19.530.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this Ssection is to ensure compatibility between wireless telecommunication facilities and adjacent land uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses, while encouraging the orderly development of wireless communication infrastructure within the City of Riverside to serve its residents and businesses.

A wireless telecommunications facility is permitted to be sited in the City of Riverside subject to applicable requirements imposed by this Cchapter, which may include a design review process, a conditional use permit application process, or both. These processes are intended to permit wireless telecommunications facilities that blend with their existing surroundings and do not negatively impact the environment, historic properties, or public safety.
(Ord. 7331 §86, 2016; Ord. 7105 §2, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.530.020 Definitions.

The following abbreviations, phrases, terms and words shall have the meanings assigned in this Ssection, as may be amended from time to time, unless the context indicates otherwise. Words that are not defined in this Ssection or other chapters or sections of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code shall have the meanings as set forth in Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the United States Code, Part 1 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and, if not defined therein, their common and ordinary meaning. (1) Antenna means a wireless antenna and its associated equipment (rods, discs, poles, panels, or similar devices) used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals. The term includes a macrocell antenna and a microcell antenna.
(2) Associated equipment means any and all on-site equipment, including, without limitation, back-up generators and power supply units, cabinets, coaxial and fiber optic cables, connections, shelters, radio transceivers, regular power supply units, and wiring, to which a wireless antenna is attached in order to facilitate mobile broadband service and personal wireless service delivered on mobile broadband devices.
(3) Base-station means a structure or equipment at a fixed location that enables FCC-licensed or authorized wireless telecommunications between user equipment and a communications network. The term does not encompass a tower as defined herein or any equipment associated with a tower. Base-Station includes, without limitation:
(i) Equipment associated with wireless telecommunications services such as private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services such as microwave backhaul.

(ii) Radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration (including Distributed Antenna Systems ("DAS") and small-cell networks).
(iii) Any structure other than a tower that, at the time the relevant application is filed with the city under this Ssection, supports or houses equipment described in Pparagraphs (i)-(ii) above and has been previously reviewed and approved by the city.
(4) Building-mounted means mounted to the side or façade of a building, or to the side of another structure such as a water tank, church steeple, freestanding sign, or similar structure, but not to include the roof of any structure.
(5) Carrier on wheels or Cell on wheels (COW) means a portable self-contained facility that can be moved to a location and set up to provide personal wireless services. A COW is normally vehicle-mounted and contains a telescoping boom as the antenna support structure. (6) Collocation means the mounting or installation of transmission equipment on an eligible support structure for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving radio frequency signals for communications purposes.
(7) Distributed antenna system (DAS) means a distributed antenna network consisting of one or more nodes connected by a fiber system to a carrier's base transceiver station or other location commonly referred to in the communications industry as an "eNodeB", or "NodeB", or similar designation. DAS's are considered a neutral host facility for the purposes of this Cchapter. (8) Eligible facilities request means any request for modification of an existing tower or base-station that, within the meaning of the Spectrum Act, does not substantially change the physical dimensions of that tower or base-station, and involves (a) the collocation of new transmission equipment, (b) the removal of transmission equipment, or (c) the replacement of transmission equipment. (9) Eligible support structure means any existing tower or base-station that exists at the time the application is filed with the city.
(10) Existing for a constructed tower or base-station means that the tower or base-station has been previously reviewed and approved under the applicable city zoning or siting process, or under another applicable state or local regulatory review process, provided that a tower that has not been reviewed and approved because it was not in a zoned area when it was built, but was lawfully constructed, is "existing" for purposes of this definition.
(11) FCC means the Federal Communications Commission or successor agency. (12) Fixed wireless antenna facility means an un-staffed facility for the transmission or reception of wireless telecommunications services, commonly consisting of an antenna array, connection cables, a support structure to achieve the necessary elevation, and an equipment facility or subterranean vault to house accessory equipment that may include cabinets, pedestals, shelters and similar protective structures. (13) Fixed wireless services means any personal wireless services as defined in the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including federally licensed wireless telecommunications services consisting of cellular services, personal communications services (PCS), specialized mobile radio services (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio services (ESMR), paging and similar services that currently exist or that may be developed in the future. (14) Ground-mounted means mounted to a base (e.g. pole, tower or other freestanding structure specifically constructed for the purpose of supporting an antenna or wireless communication facility) placed directly on the ground.
(15) Project means a WCF to be located in the City of Riverside for which a permit is required by the city.

(16) RF means radio frequency on the radio spectrum.
(17) Spectrum Act means Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act and Job Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C. § 1455(a) (providing, in part, "… a State or local government may not deny, and shall approve, any Eligible Facilities Request for a modification of any existing wireless Tower or BaseStation that does not substantially change the physical dimensions of such Tower or Base-Station."). (18) Small cell network(s) means a network consisting of one or more nodes connected, directly or indirectly, by fiber to a carrier's mobile switching center or other point of interconnection. Small cell networks are considered to be neutral host facilities for the purposes of this Cchapter. (19) Stealth facility means any facility that is architecturally integrated into a building or other concealing structure, such that no portion of any antenna, antenna equipment or any other apparatus associated with the function of the facility is visible. A stealth facility may also refer to any ground or buildingmounted facility that is designed to mask or blend the facility with the surrounding environment in such a manner to render it unnoticeable to the casual observer. The concealing structure shall have an aesthetically pleasing architectural design which fits into the context of its surroundings. (20) Substantially changes means, in the context of an eligible support structure, a modification of an existing tower or base-station where any of the following criteria is met:
i. For a tower not located in the public rights-of-way:

1. The height of the tower is increased by (I) more than ten percent, or (II) by the height of one additional antenna array with separation from the nearest existing antenna not to exceed 20 feet, whichever is greater; or

2. There is added an appurtenance to the body of the tower that would protrude from the edge of the tower by (I) more than 20 feet, or (II) more than the width of the tower at the level of the appurtenance, whichever is greater.
ii. For a tower located in the public rights-of-way and for all base-stations:

1. The height of the tower or Base-Station is increased by more than ten percent or ten feet, whichever is greater; or

2. There is added an appurtenance to the body of that structure that would protrude from the edge of that structure by more than six feet; or

3. It involves the installation of ground cabinets that are more than ten percent larger in height or overall volume than any other ground cabinets associated with the structure; or

4. It involves the installation of any new equipment cabinets on the ground if there is no preexisting ground cabinet associated with that structure. iii. For any eligible support structure:

1. It involves the installation of more than the standard number of new equipment cabinets for the technology involved, but not to exceed four cabinets; or

2. There is entailed in the proposed modification any excavation or deployment outside of the current site of the tower or base-station; or

3. The proposed modification would cause the concealment/camouflage elements of the tower or base-station to be defeated; or

4. The proposed modification would not comply with the conditions associated with the prior siting approval of construction or modification of the tower or base-station, unless the noncompliance is due to an increase in height, increase in width, addition of cabinets, or new excavation that does not exceed the corresponding thresholds in this Ssection.

iv. To measure changes in height for the purposes of this Ssection, the baseline is:

1. For deployments that are or will be separated horizontally, measured from the original support structure;

2. For all others, measured from the dimensions of the tower or base-station, inclusive of originally approved appurtenances and any modifications that were approved by the city prior to February 22, 2012.
v. To measure changes for the purposes of this Ssection, the baseline is the dimensions that were approved by the city prior to February 22, 2012.
(21) Support structure means a freestanding structure that is designed and constructed for the specific purpose of supporting an antenna array and that may consist of a tower, mast, self-supporting lattice tower, guy-wire support tower, or other similar structures. (22) Tower means any structure built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting any FCC-licensed or - authorized antenna, including any structure that is constructed for wireless telecommunications service. This term does not include a base-station.
(23) Transmission equipment means equipment that facilitates transmission of any FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communication service, including, but not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas and other relevant equipment associated with any necessary to their operation, including coaxial or fiber-optic cable, and regular and backup power supply. (24) Wireless means any Commission-authorized wireless telecommunications service, including broadcast and WiFi.
(25) Wireless telecommunications facility or WTF means any antenna, associated equipment, base-station, small cell system, tower, and/or transmission equipment located in the City of Riverside. (26) Wireless telecommunications service means, without limitation, all FCC-licensed back-haul and other fixed wireless services, broadcast, private, and public safety communication services, and unlicensed wireless services.
(Ord. 7331 §86, 2016; Ord. 7105 §3, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.530.030 Applicability and permit requirements.

Wireless telecommunication facilities and related support structures, as defined herein, are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, subject to the requirements contained in this Cchapter.

A. Following are the use and permit requirements for wireless telecommunication facilities on private properties.

1. Prohibited facilities.
a. All wireless telecommunication facilities in the RA-5—Residential Agricultural and RC— Residential Conservation Zones and any other property in the City developed with a residential use.

2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
a. New wireless telecommunication facilities which do not comply with the applicable site location, operation and development standards contained in this Cchapter.

b. Modifications to an existing eligible wireless telecommunication facility support structure that involve a substantial change (as defined herein) to the existing facility and do not comply with the applicable site location, operation and development standards contained in this Cchapter.

3. Administrative Design Review (DR).
a. New stealth wireless telecommunications facilities that comply with the applicable site location, operation and development standards contained in this Cchapter. b. Modifications to an existing eligible wireless telecommunications facility ("Eligible Facilities Request" as defined herein) that do not involve a substantial change to the existing facility.
c. Carrier on wheels or cell on wheels (COWs) as defined herein in zones where wireless telecommunications facilities are normally permitted, for a period in excess of those time frames for exempt facilities as stipulated in Section 19.530.030.A.4 (d—f) below. d. Small cell networks (SASs) and Distributed antenna systems (DASs) as defined herein and other similar networks in zones where wireless telecommunications facilities are normally permitted.

4. Exempt facilities.
a. Wireless telecommunications facilities on public properties, as well as within the public right-of-way or within easements.
b. Modifications to an existing eligible wireless telecommunications facility that involve only a like-for-like exchange of existing equipment or appurtenances or which involve only the addition of equipment within an existing, completely enclosed or fully screened base station. c. Antennas used by residential households solely for broadcast radio and television reception. d. Antennas and satellites used solely for non-commercial purposes. e. COWs placed for a period of not more than 21 days for temporary uses related to special events. f. COWs placed for a period of not more than 120 days for temporary use when associated with the replacement of permanent facilities.
g. COWs placed for a period of not more than 120 days for temporary use after a declaration of an emergency or a disaster by the governor.

B. At the time of submittal for a conditional use permit or administrative design review, the application shall include all of the information related to the proposed wireless telecommunications facility, including, but not limited to, site plans detailing proposed improvements pursuant to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.710 (Design Review).

C. For an eligible facilities request, the applicant must specify in writing whether the applicant believes the application is for an eligible facility request subject to the Spectrum Act, and if so, provide a detailed written explanation as to why the applicant believes that the application qualifies as an eligible facilities request.

D. Any other information to satisfy other requirements, which may be amended from time to time, as required by the Community & Economic Development Department Director, or his/her designee, as publicly stated in the application checklist.
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19.530.040 Permit review ("shot clock") time periods.

A. City review of application materials.

1. The timeframe for review of an application shall begin to run when the application is submitted, but shall be tolled if the city finds the application incomplete and provides notice of incompleteness that delineates the missing information in writing. Such requests shall be made within 30 days of submission of the application. After submission of additional information, the city will notify the applicant within ten days of this submission if the additional information failed to complete the application.

2. For applications involving an "Eligible Facilities Request" as defined herein, the city will act on the application within 60 days, adjusted for any tolling due to requests for additional information or mutually agreed upon extensions of time.

3. For applications involving modifications to existing facilities that cannot be classified as an "Eligible Facilities Request", the city will act on the application within 90 days, adjusted for any tolling due to requests for additional information or mutually agreed upon extensions of time.

4. For applications involving new fixed wireless telecommunication facility sites or neutral host sites (e.g. Distributed Antenna Systems, Small Cell Networks), the city will act on the application within 150 days, adjusted for any tolling due to requests for additional information or mutually agreed upon extensions of time.
(Ord. 7331 §86, 2016; Ord. 7235 §8, 2013; Ord. 7105 §5, 2010)

19.530.050 Site location, operation, development standards, and design guidelines.

The development standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to wireless telecommunications facilities and support structures unless otherwise specified here.

A. Site location, operation, and development standards.

1. Ground-mounted wireless telecommunications facilities shall be located outside of all required building setbacks of the underlying zone.

2. For building-mounted stealth wireless telecommunication facilities, materials shall be used that match in color, size, proportion, style, and quality with the exterior design and architectural character of the building or structure. Added architectural elements that are out of character with the existing structure or otherwise direct unnecessary attention to the structure are not permitted.

3. All wireless telecommunication facilities not exempted from the provisions of this Cchapter shall be located a minimum of 75 feet from any residential structure.

4. Ground-mounted stealth wireless telecommunication facilities shall be sited so as to minimize views from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties. Consideration shall be given to placing ground-mounted stealth wireless telecommunications facilities in a manner where buildings or tall trees would reduce visibility of the wireless telecommunication facility.

5. An antenna, base-station, or tower shall be designed to minimize its visibility from off-sitelocations and shall be of a "stealth" design, including concealment, screening, and other techniques to hide or blend the antenna, base-station or tower into the surrounding area.

6. Wireless telecommunication facilities should not necessitate the removal of any required landscaping or reduce the quantity of landscaping to a level of noncompliance with this Titlethe Zoning Code.
ii. Wireless facility height.
a. Ground-mounted stealth wireless telecommunications facilities shall be permitted up to a maximum height of 60 feet in the O, CR, CG, CRC, BMP, I and AIR Zones. b. Building-mounted stealth wireless telecommunications facilities shall be allowed to be installed at a maximum height of 60 feet, or at the height of the tallest building on the property, whichever is greater, in the O, CR, CG, CRC, BMP, I and AIR Zones.
c. In the RR, RE, R-1, R-3 and R-4 Zones, ground and building-mounted stealth wireless telecommunications facilities of up to 60 feet in height may be established on sites that are not developed with a residential use. d. In the MU-V, MU-N and MU-U Zones, ground and building-mounted stealth wireless telecommunications facilities of up to 60 feet in height may be established on sites where residential uses are not a component of the mixed use development. e. Modifications to an eligible support structure may exceed the maximum building height limitations within a zoning district, provided they do not constitute a substantial change to the facility.

B. Design guidelines.

1. Wireless telecommunications facilities should be located in the following zones by order of preference:
a. Industrial Zones
b. Commercial Zones
c. Office Zones
d. Residential or Mixed Use Zones (not developed with a residential use)

2. Wireless telecommunications facilities should be designed/camouflaged by order of preference:
a. Stealth - Building-mounted
b. Stealth - Collocation on towers or base-stations
c. Stealth - New tower or base-station

3. Stealth wireless telecommunication facility.
a. Careful consideration of design details including color, texture, and materials shall be made to ensure the stealth design of the wireless telecommunication facility. b. Associated equipment shall be enclosed by a decorative block wall. c. All ground-mounted wireless telecommunication facilities shall be, at a minimum, designed as stealth facilities. Design techniques shall be employed to minimize visual

impacts and provide appropriate camouflage. Additional screening may also be required.
d. All ground-mounted wireless telecommunication facility components, including all antenna panels, shall be painted or be designed to match the predominant color and/or design of the structure so as to be visually inconspicuous. The use of state-of-the-art technology and implementation of best practices shall be required to ensure high quality design.
e. A minimum of three live trees with a minimum brown trunk height of 20-feet shall be planted in close proximity to a wireless telecommunications facility designed as a faux tree. The Approving Authority may require additional live mature plantings to assist in mitigating visual impacts of wireless telecommunication facilities designed as faux trees.
f. Where a wireless telecommunications facility is proposed to be located on a building rooftop, the associated equipment shall be enclosed within an architecturally integrated penthouse or otherwise be completely screened to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority. Required screening shall be decorative, of a design, color, and texture that is architecturally integrated with the building it is on.

4. Collocated wireless telecommunication facility.
a. All wireless telecommunication facility components, including all antenna panels, shall be painted or be designed to match the predominant color and/or design of the structure so as to be visually inconspicuous. The use of state-of-the-art technology and implementation of best practices shall be required to ensure high quality design. b. Collocation to an existing wireless telecommunication facility shall require the existing facility to be upgraded to meet the design standards for new facilities at the time of submittal. Best design practices shall be used to ensure a high quality stealth design.

5. Associated equipment.
a. Associated equipment shall be completely screened. Required screening shall be decorative, of a design, color, and texture that is architecturally integrated with existing structures on the same site.
b. Landscaping shall be provided around the perimeter of all above-ground associated equipment to effectively mitigate visual and safety impacts. The Approving Authority may require additional live mature plantings to assist in mitigating visual impacts of wireless telecommunication facilities.
(Ord. 7331 §86, 2016; Ord. 7105 §6, 2010)

19.530.060 Other applicable regulations.

A. Requirements for all wireless telecommunication facilities.

1. Safety Standards.
a. All new wireless telecommunication facilities shall be designed within the applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
b. No wireless telecommunication facility or combination of facilities shall produce at any time power densities that exceed current FCC adopted standards for human exposure to RF (Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Standards) fields.

c. An independent analysis, conducted by a qualified consultant, at the applicant's expense, shall be required to verify compliance with FCC Standards (including Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Standards). Failure to comply with FCC Standards will result in the immediate cessation of operation of the wireless telecommunication facility. This shall be provided at the time of submittal.
d. A wireless telecommunication facility shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, noise standards, and other applicable Codes, as well as other restrictions specified in this Ssection. The facility operator and the property owner shall be responsible for maintaining the facility in good condition, which shall include but not be limited to regular cleaning, painting, and general upkeep and maintenance of the site.
e. In compliance with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations, safety lighting may be required for support structures.
f. All wireless telecommunication facilities and Associated Equipment shall be designed to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing and/or climbing them. Walls and landscape materials intended to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing and climbing a wireless telecommunication facility shall comply with Chapter 19.550 - Fences, Walls, and Landscape Materials.

2. General provisions.
a. All wireless telecommunication facilities shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or other legally required seals or legally required signage. b. All wireless telecommunication facilities and related Associated Equipment shall be removed within 90 days of the discontinuation of use and the site shall be restored to its original preconstruction condition. The operator's agreeing to such removal shall be a condition of approval of each permit issued.
c. Wireless telecommunication facilities and Associated Equipment, including any on-site generator, shall comply with Title 7 - Noise Control of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code. d. All wireless telecommunication facilities within an airport influence area will be reviewed by the Planning Division for compliance with the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. In addition, a determination will be made as to whether FAA (Federal Aviation Regulation) Part 77 review is necessary.
e. All wireless telecommunication facilities shall be reviewed for compliance with the provisions of Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code when the wireless telecommunication facility is on the property of, or in proximity to, a potential or designated cultural resource."
(Ord. 7331 §86, 2016)

ARTICLE VIII SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS Chapter 19.545 - DENSITY BONUS
Chapter 19.550 - FENCES, WALLS AND LANDSCAPE MATERIALS
Chapter 19.554 - TRASH/RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION AREA ENCLOSURES Chapter 19.555 - OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SCREENING
Chapter 19.556 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Chapter 19.560 - BUILDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
Chapter 19.570 - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION

Chapter 19.580 - PARKING AND LOADING
Chapter 19.590 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Chapter 19.620 - GENERAL SIGN PROVISIONS
Chapter 19.623 - BILLBOARD SIGNS
Chapter 19.625 - PRIVATE PARTY SIGNS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.

Chapter 19.630 - YARD REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS
Chapter 19.545 DENSITY BONUS *
*Editor's note— Ord. No. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes" url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink>, § 4, adopted October 25, 2022, repealed and reenacted Chapter 19.545 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Formerly, Chapter 19.545, §§ 19.545.010—19.545.130 pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 6966, § 1, adopted in 2007; Ord. No. 7235, § 9, adopted in 2013; Ord. No. 7331, § 87, adopted in 2016; Ord. No. 7408, § 1, adopted in 2018, and Ord. No. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
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19.545.010 Purpose.

19.545.020 Applicability.

19.545.030 General requirements.

19.545.040 Residential development project—Eligibility.

19.545.050 Permitted density bonus.

19.545.060 Concessions and incentives.

19.545.070 Waiver or reduction of development standards.

19.545.080 Development standards for affordable units.

19.545.090 Affordable housing agreement.

19.545.010 Purpose.

A. The purpose of this Chapter is to:

1. Establish procedures for implementing State Density Bonus requirements, as set forth in California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918, and

2. Facilitate the development of affordable housing consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Housing Element of the City's General Plan.

B. This Chapter establishes incentives available to developers to produce housing affordable to very-low, low and moderate-income households, transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, homeless persons, lower-income students, and senior citizens, consistent with State Density Bonus law. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)

19.545.020 Applicability.

A. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any residential development project, as defined in Article X - Definitions.

B. A residential development project that complies with the provisions of Chapter 19.535 (Inclusionary Housing), or any other applicable statute, regulation or law that requires development of affordable housing shall be eligible to receive incentives as set forth in this Chapter.

C. Any request for a density bonus for a residential development project located within a Compatibility Zone of the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan shall comply with the applicable compatibility criteria of the Compatibility Zone in which is it located. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)

19.545.030 General requirements.

A. Maximum allowable density.

1. The maximum number of units allowed by the applicable zone for the site shall be multiplied by the density bonus allowance as defined in this Chapter.

2. A residential development project shall not exceed the cumulative total number of units allowed by the underlying zone and the density bonus units.

B. Fractional units. Each component of any density calculation resulting in fractional units, including base density and bonus density, shall be separately rounded up to the next whole number.

C. Discretionary approval.

1. A request for a density bonus may be incorporated with a regular application to the Planning Division for ministerial or discretionary development approval required by this Title for the proposed residential development project.

2. The granting of a density bonus, in and of itself, shall not require a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Change, or other discretionary approval.

D. Mixed category development.

1. If a residential development project qualifies for a density bonus under more than one category, the applicant shall select the category under which the density bonus is granted.

2. Unless otherwise stated in this Chapter, density bonuses from more than one category may not be combined.

E. Any project for which a density bonus is granted under this Chapter is not eligible for an additional density bonus under Chapter 19.780 (Planned Residential Development Permit). (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)

19.545.040 Residential development project—Eligibility.

A. Eligible. The City shall grant a density bonus when a residential development project meets at least one of the following criteria:

1. Five percent of the total units are designated for very low-income households.

2. Ten percent of the total units are designated for low-income households.

3. One hundred percent of the units, exclusive of a manager's unit, are designated for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households, with no more than 20 percent of the total units designated for moderate-income households.

4. Ten percent of the total units are designated for transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, or homeless persons with rents provided at the same affordability level as very low-income units.

5. Twenty percent of the total units are designated for lower income students as defined by Section 65915 of the CA Gov Code.

6. Any senior citizen residential development project as defined in Civil Code Sections 51.3 and 51.12 including residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) that has at least 35 dwelling units or a mobile home park that limits residency based on age requirements for housing older persons in compliance with Civil Code Sections 798.76 or 799.5.

7. Any for-sale project with ten percent of the total units designated for moderate-income households, provided that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase.

8. A condominium conversion project where:
a. Thirty-three percent of the units converted are for low- or moderate-income households; or b. Fifteen percent of the units converted are for very low- or extremely low-income households.

9. The applicant donates at least one acre of land to the City for very low-income units, and the land has the appropriate General Plan designation, Zoning, permits and approvals, and access to public facilities needed for such housing.

B. Ineligible. Unless units are replaced in conformance with Subsection 19.545.040.C below, an applicant is ineligible for a density bonus or any other incentives, concessions, or waivers under this Chapter if the proposed residential development project involves the removal of rental units that:

1. Are currently subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low- or very low-income; or

2. Were:
a. Vacated or demolished In the five-year period preceding the application; and b. Subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low- or very low-income; or

3. Are currently subject to any form of rent or price control; or

4. Are currently occupied by low- or very low-income households; or

5. For conversion to condominiums, were previously granted a density bonus, concession, or incentive.

C. Replacement units. A proposed residential development project that involves the removal of affordable units as set forth in Subsection 19.545.040.B above may request a density bonus, concession, incentive, or waiver if the affordable units are replaced subject to the following:

1. Occupied units. For dwelling units that are occupied on the date of application:

a. The proposed residential development project shall provide at least the same number of units containing the same number of bedrooms; and
b. The units must be made available at affordable rent or affordable sales price to, and occupied by, persons and households in the same or lower income category as current household in occupancy.

2. Vacant or demolished units. For dwelling units that have been vacated or demolished within the five-year period preceding the application:
a. The proposed residential development project shall provide at least the same number of units containing the same number of bedrooms as existed at the highpoint of those units in the five-year period preceding the application; and
b. The units must be made available at affordable rent or affordable sales price to, and occupied by, persons and families in the same or lower income category as the last household in occupancy.

3. Unknown household income. If the income category of the last household in occupancy is not known, the units shall be replaced in the same proportion of lower-income renter households to all renter households within the City, as determined by the most recently available data from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy database.

4. Residential development projects that would result in the removal of affordable units pursuant to this Ssection shall also comply with replacement requirements set forth in California Government Code § 66300(d)(2) (also known as SB 330 the Housing Crisis Act) as long as that statute remains in effect.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)

19.545.050 Permitted density bonus.

A residential development project that complies with the eligibility requirements of Section 19.545.040 shall be granted a density bonus as follows:

A. Bonus for very low-, low-, and moderate-income housing.

1. The amount of density bonus granted shall be based on the following table, up to a maximum of 50 percent:

Unit Type Minimum %
of Units
Density
Bonus
Granted
Additional Bonus for
each 1% Increase in Units
Very Low Income 5% 20% 2.5% bonus through 12% of units

3.75% from 11% - 15% of units
Low Income 10% 20% 1.5% bonus through 21% of units

3.75% from 20% - 24% of units
Moderate Income for-sale units only 10% 5% 1% bonus through 40% of units

3.75% from 41% - 44% of units

2. The applicant may propose a lesser percentage of density increase, including, but not limited to, no increase in density with no effect on eligibility for concessions, incentives, and waivers or reduction of development standards to be considered as part of the development application.

B. Bonus for 100 percent affordable residential development projects.

1. If no more than 20 percent of the units are designated for moderate-income households and the remaining 80 percent are designated for very low- and low-income households, exclusive of manager's unit(s), the project shall be eligible for an 80 percent density bonus.

2. A residential development project located within one-half mile of a major transit stop shall have no maximum density.

C. Bonus for other housing categories. A residential development project that complies with the eligibility requirements of Section 19.545.040 shall be entitled to density bonus as follows:

1. Units for transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, homeless persons, or seniors: 20 percent density bonus

2. Units for lower-income students: density bonus varies based on percentage of low-income units in the development, up to 50% pursuant to California Government Code §65915(f)(3)(C). a. Units for lower-income students shall be defined as one rental bed and its pro rata share of associated common area facilities.
b. Units for lower-income students shall meet all of the following requirements:
i. All units will be used exclusively for undergraduate, graduate, or professional students enrolled currently or in the past 6 months in at least 6 units at an institution of higher learning accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. ii. As a condition of receiving a certificate of occupancy, the developer/applicant shall enter into an operating agreement or master lease with one or more institutions of higher education for students from that institution(s) to occupy all units of the student residential development project.
iii. The development shall provide priority for the applicable affordable units for lowerincome students experiencing homelessness that may be verified by an institution of higher education that has knowledge of a person's homeless status or a homeless service provider, as defined in Pparagraph (3) of Ssubdivision (e) of Section 103577 of the Health and Safety Code.
iv. Rent for the affordable units for lower income students shall be calculated at 30 percent of 65 percent of the area median income for a single-room occupancy unit type.
v. Rental beds reserved for lower-income students shall not be tied to any specific bedrooms.

3. Twenty-five percent density bonus for condominium conversion, subject to the requirements of California Government Code Section 65915.5.

D. Bonus for donating land for very low-income units.

1. An applicant is eligible for a density bonus if all of the following conditions are met:

a. The donated land is:
i. At least one acre in size or of sufficient size to permit development of at least 40 units, which is greater.
ii. Has the appropriate general plan designation.
iii. Zoned with development standards for development of at least 30 dwellings per acre. iv. Is or will be served by adequate public facilities and infrastructure. v. Located within the boundary of the proposed development. vi. Subject to the approval of the City, within one-fourth mile of the boundary of the proposed development.
vii. The donated land shall be fully entitled for the development of very low-income housing.
viii. The applicant shall donate and transfer the land to the City or to a housing developer approved by the City no later than the date of approval of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or residential development application. ix. A proposed source of funding for the very low-income units shall be identified not later than the date of approval of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or residential development application.

2. An applicant for a residential development project that donates land to the City in compliance with the eligibility requirements of Section 19.545.040 shall be entitled to:
a. Fifteen percent density bonus if ten percent of the total units in the development are set aside for very low-income households.
b. For each one percent increase in the percentage of units affordable to very low-income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one percent, up to a maximum of 35 percent density bonus.
c. Density bonus for land donation can be combined with the regular density bonus provided for the development of affordable units, up to a maximum 35 percent density bonus.

E. Bonus for childcare facilities.

1. When an applicant proposes to construct a residential development project that includes a childcare facility that will be located on the premises of, as part of, or adjacent to the project, the City shall grant either of the following:
a. An additional density bonus that is an amount of square feet of residential space that is equal to the amount of square feet in the childcare facility; or b. An additional concession or incentive that contributes significantly to the economic feasibility of the construction of the childcare facility.

2. The City shall require as a condition of approving the childcare facility that the following occur:
a. The childcare facility shall remain in operation for a period of time that is as long as or longer than the period of time during which the density bonus units are required to remain affordable; and
b. Of the children who attend the childcare facility, the children of very low-income households, lower-income households, or families of moderate income shall equal a percentage that is equal to or greater than the percentage of dwelling units that are

required for very low-income households, lower-income households, or families of moderate income.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)

19.545.060 Concessions and incentives.

A. General. The applicant for a density bonus project may request specific concessions or incentives and the City shall grant the request unless the City makes a written finding, based on substantial evidence, of one or more of following:

1. The concession or incentive does not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Section

19.545.040.

2. The concession or incentive would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety or on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households.

3. The concession or incentive would be contrary to State or Federal law.

B. Number of concessions or incentives. The applicant shall receive the following number of concessions or incentives:

Percentage of Affordable
Units (Minimum)
Number of
Concessions
5% Very Low
10% Low
10% Moderate (for-sale units only)
20% Lower Income Student
1 10% Very Low
17% Low
20% Moderate (for-sale units only)
23% Lower Income Student
2 15% Very Low
24% Low
30% Moderate (for-sale units only)
3 100% Very Low or Low
(maximum 20% Moderate) * 4
* If the project is within one-half mile of a major transit stop, the applicant shall also be eligible to receive a height increase of up to three (3) additional stories, or thirty-three (33) feet.

C. Types of concessions or incentives. Concession or incentive means any of the following:

1. A reduction in site development standards or a modification of Zoning Code Title 19 requirements or architectural design requirements that results in identifiable and actual cost reductions including, but not limited to:
a. Height limitation;
b. Setback requirement; or
c. Parking ratio.

2. Approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the residential development project if commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses will reduce the cost of the residential development project, provided that such uses are compatible with:
a. The proposed residential development project; and
b. The existing or planned development in the area where the proposed residential development project will be located.

3. Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the applicant or the City that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions.

D. Parking incentives.

1. A request for reduced parking pursuant to this Ssection shall not count as concession or incentive.

2. The applicant may request further parking reductions as a concession or incentive.

3. Notwithstanding the requirements below, the applicant may provide additional parking in excess of the minimum required parking identified in this Ssection.

4. Parking ratios. Upon the request of the applicant of a residential development project that satisfies the requirements of Section 19.545.040, the following onsite parking ratios shall apply:
a. Zero to one bedroom: one parking space per unit;
b. Two to three bedrooms: one and one-half parking spaces per unit; and c. Four or more bedrooms: two and one-half parking spaces per unit.

5. Within one-half-mile of a major transit stop. If a development is within one-half-mile of a major transit stop and the residents of the development have unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development, then upon request of the applicant, parking ratios shall be further reduced as follows:
a. Development includes at least 11 percent very low-income units or at least 20 percent lowincome units: 0.5 spaces per unit. b. Development includes at least 40 percent moderate-income for-sale units: 0.5 spaces per bedroom.

6. No required parking. If a development is 100 percent affordable, then upon the request of the applicant, the City shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio if the development meets any of the following criteria:
a. The development is within one-half mile of a major transit stop and the residents of the development have unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development; or b. The development is for individuals who are 62 years of age or older and the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access within one-half mile to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day; or

c. The development is either special needs housing or supportive housing and the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access within one-half mile to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day.
d. For a student housing development with at least 20 percent of beds affordable to low-income students, no parking shall be required.

7. If the total number of parking spaces required for a development is other than a whole number, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

8. A residential development project may provide onsite parking through tandem parking or uncovered parking, but not through on-street parking.

9. Notwithstanding the above, the City may impose higher minimum parking requirements pursuant to California Government Code § 65915(p)(8).
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)

19.545.070 Waiver or reduction of development standards.

If a development standard would physically preclude the construction of a residential development project at the density and with the concessions or incentives permitted in this Chapter, the applicant may propose to have those standards waived or reduced.

A. When an applicant makes a request for a waiver or reduction of development standards, the City shall grant the request unless any of the following findings are made:

1. The waiver or reduction of development standards would have a specific adverse impact upon public health or safety for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact.

2. The waiver or reduction of development standards would have an adverse impact on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources.

3. The waiver or reduction of development standards would be contrary to State or Federal law.

B. A proposal for the waiver or reduction of development standards pursuant to this Ssection shall neither reduce nor increase the number of incentives or concessions to which the applicant is entitled.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)

19.545.080 Development standards for affordable units.

The units made available to lower-income households, very low-income households and moderateincome households pursuant to this Chapter shall be designed and constructed pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.535.050 (Inclusionary Housing - Development Standards).

(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)

19.545.090 Affordable housing agreement.

A. Residential development projects receiving a density bonus, concession, incentive, or waiver pursuant to this Chapter shall enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement with the City.

B. The terms of the Affordable Housing Agreement shall be subject to the requirements established by the City of Riverside Housing Authority at the time of project approval.

C. The Affordable Housing Agreement shall be entered into prior to issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the residential development project.

D. The Affordable Housing Agreement shall remain in effect for the entire term of affordability of the affordable units created pursuant to this Chapter, or as required by applicable State law, whichever is greater.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1181101&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7609</ulink> § 4(Exh. B), 2022)
Chapter 19.550 FENCES, WALLS AND LANDSCAPE MATERIALS

19.550.010 Purpose.

19.550.020 Modifications.

19.550.025 Monitored electrified security fence system.

19.550.030 Height and location provisions.

19.550.040 Fences, walls and hedges not in compliance.

19.550.050 Sight clearance requirements.

19.550.060 New residential construction.

19.550.070 Historic properties and cultural resources.

19.550.010 Purpose.

This Cchapter sets forth standards for the construction and maintenance of fences, walls, and landscape materials to ensure that such features are aesthetically pleasing and can provide for privacy and safety without obstructing views and without creating a public safety hazard or nuisance. (Ord. 7331 §88, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.550.020 Modifications.

Fences or walls containing razor wire (visible to a public right-of-way, alley or parking lot), or barbed wire shall be prohibited.

(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1248964&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7652</ulink> § 9, 2023; Ord. 7331 §88, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007) Editor's note— Ord. No. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes" url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1248964&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7652</ulink>, § 9, adopted November 7, 2023, changed the title of Section 19.550.020 from "Prohibited materials" to "Modifications." The historical notation has been preserved for reference purposes.

19.550.025 Monitored electrified security fence system.

The construction and use of a monitored electrified security fence Systems shall be allowed as provided in this Ssection, subject to the following requirements:

A. Unless otherwise specified herein, monitored electrified security fence systems shall be constructed and operated in conformance with the specifications set forth in International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60335-2-76 current edition.

B. The energizer for monitored electrified security fence systems must be driven by a commercial storage battery, not to exceed 12 volts DC, that is charged primarily by a solar panel.

C. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall be installed four to eight inches behind a minimum five-foot-high non-electrified perimeter fence/wall.

D. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall have a maximum height of ten feet.

E. Monitored electrified security fence systems adjacent to a residential zone or use shall be located behind a minimum six-foot tall block wall.

F. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall be clearly identified with warning signs that read:
"Warning-Electric Fence" at intervals of not more than 30 linear feet.

G. Permitted Locations.

1. Monitored electrified security fence systems are prohibited in all residential, mixed-use, and public facilities zoning districts.

2. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall be permitted in industrial zones as identified in Table 19.150.020.B Incidental Use Table.

3. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall be permitted in commercial and other zones (except in PF - Public Facilities zone) as identified in Table 19.150.020.B Incidental Use Table for specific uses in 19.150.020.A Permitted Uses Table, including the following:
• Ambulance company - with vehicle storage
• Cemeteries, mortuaries and ancillary uses
• Crematoriums
• Commercial storage facilities (mini-warehouse)
• Equipment sales and rental
• Heliport or helistop

• Laundry commercial
• Outdoor storage yard
• Parking lot or parking structure
• Golf courses and driving ranges
• Vehicle parts and accessories
• Outdoor storage
• Vehicle rental
• Wireless telecommunication facilities

4. Uses not permitted by the current zoning designation are ineligible for a monitored electric security fence unless the Community & Economic Development Department Director, or his/her designee, pursuant to Chapter 19.060 (Interpretation of Code), determines that the use is similar and no more detrimental than a listed use.

5. Installation of electrified security fence systems are prohibited in properties adjacent to a park.

H. Required permitting.

1. All monitored electrified security fence systems shall require an alarm user’s permit pursuant to Chapter 5.58.

2. All monitored electrified security fence systems that abut a residential property or are located within 300 feet of an existing public park, childcare facility, recreation center, community center, or school facility shall require a building permit and minor conditional use permit.

I. Compliance with Development Standards. The associated outdoor storage area shall comply with all applicable site location, development and operational standards required by this Title, including, but not limited to, screening, fences and walls, landscaping, lighting, paving, and any discretionary permit requirement.

J. It shall be unlawful for any person to install, maintain or operate a monitored electrified security fence system in violation of this Ssection.
(<ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1284848&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">Ord. 7660</ulink>, § 13, 2024; Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes" url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1191455&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7617</ulink> § 2(Exh. B), 2022)

19.550.030 Height and location provisions.

Fences, walls, and hedges shall be allowed in conformance with the following provisions:

A. Front yards.

1. In the RA-5, RC, RR and RE Zones, any fence or wall in the required front yard setback may be up to six feet in height, provided that the openwork portion of the fence or wall above a

height of three feet shall be no more than one part solid to three parts open with no portion of the solid wall, excluding pilasters, extending above three feet.

2. In all other zones, front yard fences or walls shall not exceed four feet in height provided that the openwork portion of the fence or wall above a height of three feet shall be no more than one part solid to three parts open with no portion of the solid wall, excluding pilasters, extending above three feet.

3. The height of fences or walls in front yard areas shall be measured inclusive of retaining wall portion. Retaining walls exposed to public view shall not exceed three feet in height.

B. Side and rear yards.

1. Height
a. Fences and walls separating side and rear yards in the Single-Family Residential Zones may extend up to seven feet in height provided the fence or wall is not visible from the public right-of-way.
b. Where a property in a Single-Family Residential Zone abuts a property in any other Zone, fences and walls separating side and rear yards may extend up to eight feet in height provided the fence or wall is not visible from the public right-of-way. c. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, fences and walls separating side and rear yards in all other Zones shall not exceed six feet in height. d. Higher fences or walls in commercial or industrial zones may be required by other provisions of this Titlee Zoning Code.

2. In side and rear yard areas, combined freestanding and retaining walls and fences shall not exceed 10 feet in height provided the retaining portion does not exceed three feet if exposed to public view or six feet if not exposed to public view.

3. The fencing around tennis courts along rear and interior side yards shall not exceed 12 feet in height and must be partially open above six feet in height subject to approval of the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee.

C. All yards.

1. Free standing walls outside of any required setback area shall not exceed six feet in height, except as provided in Ssubsection D below.

2. All height restrictions applying to fences and walls shall apply equally to hedges planted within required yards forming a barrier serving the same visual purpose as a fence or wall.

3. Notwithstanding A and B above, any minimum required height of walls established by this Titlethe Zoning Code for screening or safety purposes shall be measured from the highest grade, not including retaining wall portion.

D. Exceptions.

1. Alternative decorative screening constructed of a material other than solid decorative masonry may be permitted where not visible from the public right-of-way subject to the approval of the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee.

2. Required walls for sound attenuation.
a. Walls shall be permitted as a height sufficient to adequately attenuate sound in compliance with Title 7 (Noise) as specified by an acoustical analysis prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer or equivalent professional.

b. No variance or other discretionary approvals shall be required.

3. Walls adjacent to railroads, freeways, and flood control channels may extend up to eight feet in height.

4. Fences or walls around a public utility building or structure may exceed the provisions of this Ssection as needed for security or public safety, subject to approval of the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee.

5. Outdoor storage yards and incidental outdoor storage shall be subject to the location and design regulations of Chapter 19.285 (Outdoor Storage Yard) and Chapter 10.510 (Outdoor Storage - Incidental).
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1248964&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7652</ulink> § 10, 2023; Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes" url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1055983&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7541</ulink>, § 11, 2020; Ord. 7331 §88, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.550.040 Fences, walls and hedges not in compliance.

Any fence, wall or hedge that does not comply with this Cchapter is not permitted. (Ord. 7331 §88, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.550.050 Sight clearance requirements.

To safeguard against vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian collisions caused by visual obstructions at street and/or alley intersections, a clear cross-visibility area shall be maintained at the intersection of the public rights-of-way, unobstructed by any fence or wall taller than three feet above the street grade. At any corner formed by the intersection of two streets and/or alleys, the required clear cross-visibility area shall be a triangle with two street sides 15 feet long extending along the curb line of each street and/or alley. [GRAPHIC]

19.550.050
Clear Visibility Triangle
(Ord. 7331 §88, 2016; Ord. 7235 §10, 2013; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.550.060 New residential construction.

For any new construction of a single-family residence, any wall along a street rear yard, street side yard or front yard between the house and the side yard shall be constructed of decorative masonry or a similar material subject to the approval of the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee. This provision does not apply to interior rear or interior side yard fences and walls. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1055983&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7541</ulink>, § 12, 2020; Ord. 7331 §88, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.550.070 Historic properties and cultural resources.

Fences, walls, and landscape materials for cultural resources shall be designed to comply with Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code, the Cultural Heritage Board's Design Guidelines, and district-specific guidelines.
(Ord. 7331 §88, 2016; Ord. 7109 §10, 2010)
Chapter 19.554 TRASH/RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION AREA ENCLOSURES

19.554.010 Purpose.

19.554.020 Design and development standards.

19.554.010 Purpose.

This Cchapter sets forth standards for the construction of trash/recyclable materials collection area enclosures to ensure that such features are aesthetically pleasing and screen the trash and recycle containers without obstructing views or causing a public safety hazard or nuisance. (Ord. 7331 §89, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.554.020 Design and development standards.

A. Centralized trash/recyclable materials collection areas shall be provided for all development projects, with the exception of detached and attached single-family subdivisions and planned communities and any multi-family development containing three or fewer units. All such required areas shall be enclosed and screened pursuant to the requirements of this Ssection.

B. The required number of enclosures shall be determined by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division.

C. All trash/recyclable materials collection enclosure areas shall be easily accessible to residents and tenants, including easy pedestrian access for the disposal of materials and collection by refuse vehicles.

Where a bin or bins serves a residential development with five or more units, the enclosure shall be designed to allow for gateless pedestrian access, unless through review of the site plan by the Staff Application Review Team Development Review Committee, it is determined that such access cannot physically be provided.

D. Two general types of trash/recyclable materials collection enclosure areas shall be permitted: a basic enclosure and a full-feature enclosure. These enclosures shall be as defined and described in the City of Riverside Trash Enclosure Policies maintained by the Planning Division and Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division. Basic enclosures shall only be permitted for developments containing four of fewer residential units or nonresidential lease spaces.

E. All trash/recyclable materials collection enclosure areas shall comply with the development standards set forth in the City of Riverside Trash Enclosure Policies. At a minimum, the following standards shall apply.

1. The collection area shall be enclosed on three sides by a minimum six-foot-tall decorative masonry wall. The wall materials used shall be complementary in color and style to architectural components of the development they serve. The fourth side of the enclosure shall be enclosed with an opaque and latchable gate designed to the standards set forth in the City of Riverside Trash Enclosure Policies.

2. The enclosure shall be screened with plant materials as defined through the design review process.

F. Plans shall be submitted for all proposed enclosure areas. Plans shall be drawn to scale and shall include complete elevations, plot plans, and construction details.

G. Design modifications to accommodate special circumstances are allowed. However, all deviations from standard requirements and policies must be approved through the design review process prior to the issuance of building permits.
(Ord. 7331 §89, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Chapter 19.555 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SCREENING

19.555.010 Purpose.

19.555.020 Design and development standards.

19.555.010 Purpose.

This Cchapter sets forth standards for the outdoor equipment (mechanical and utilities) screening to ensure that such features are aesthetically pleasing and adequately screen the equipment without obstructing views or causing a public safety hazard or nuisance. (Ord. 7331 §90, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.555.020 Design and development standards.

A. General. All outdoor equipment, whether on a roof, side of a structure, or on the ground, shall be appropriately screened from public view. The method of screening shall be architecturally integrated with the adjacent structure in terms of materials, color, shape and size. Where individual equipment is provided, a continuous screen is desirable.

B. Exterior mechanical equipment.

1. Exterior mechanical equipment, except solar collectors, shall be screened from view on all sides by architectural features that are compatible in color and design with the primary structure. For rooftop equipment, the screening materials shall be at least as high as the equipment being screened. Equipment requiring screening includes, but is not limited to, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, plumbing lines, ductwork, and transformers.

2. Where design review is required for the primary structure or use pursuant to Chapter 19.710 (Design Review) of this Ttitle, such review shall include review of required mechanical equipment screening for conformance with the provisions of this Pparagraph.

3. Mechanical equipment shall not be permitted on any exposed portion of a pitched roof, except as may be approved through the design review process (Chapter 19.710).

C. Ground-mounted utility equipment.

1. Ground-mounted utility equipment such as, but not limited to, cable television boxes, electric power transformers and distribution facilities, water pumps, and telecommunications facilities (not including pole-mounted equipment) shall be located at the rear of the primary structure and away from public view if feasible.

2. If not feasible, equipment shall be screened from view on all sides with solid masonry walls or similar permanent structures and/or mature landscaping, color blending to match surroundings, or artwork.
a. Any masonry walls or structures shall be of a neutral color. b. Screening with chain-link, or similar fencing materials shall not be permitted.

3. Electric and other metering equipment and panels shall be painted to match adjacent building and wall surfaces.

4. Where design review is required for the primary structure or use pursuant to Chapter 19.710 (Design Review) of this Ttitle, such review shall include review of required mechanical equipment screening for conformance with the provisions of this Pparagraph. (Ord. 7331 §90, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Chapter 19.556 OUTDOOR LIGHTING *
*Editor's note— Ord. No. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes" url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink>, § 1(Exh. A), adopted Nov. 27, 2018, repealed Ch. 19.556, §§ 19.556.010 and

19.556.020, and replaced in its entirety a new chapter 19.556, §§ 19.556.010—19.556.090, as set out herein. Former Ch. 19.556 pertained to lighting and derived from Ord. 6966 § 1, adopted in 2007.

19.556.010 Purpose.

19.556.020 Definitions.

19.556.030 Applicability.

19.556.040 Exemptions.

19.556.050 Prohibited lighting.

19.556.060 Lighting zones.

19.556.070 Design review and permitting.

19.556.080 Design and development standards.

19.556.010 Purpose.

This Cchapter sets forth standards to ensure that outdoor lighting is adequate for safety, security and commerce while preserving the naturally dark night sky by mitigating artificial sky glow and preventing glare and light trespass.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2018)

19.556.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this Cchapter only, the following words and phrases are defined as follows:

Architectural floodlighting and outlining means the use of lighting to illuminate building facades, statuary, and similar edifices for appearance or other needs not involving visual tasks such as walking or driving.

Artificial sky glow means anthropogenic light scattered in the atmosphere that on clear nights reduces the ability to see stars and the Milky Way. It also has negative environmental impacts.

Community & Economic Development Director means the director of the Community & Economic Development Department of the City of Riverside or the person designated by the Community & Economic Development Director.

Curfew means the time each night that lighting shall be dimmed or turned off in accordance with Title 24, Part 6, Section 130.2 for nonresidential lighting and Section 150.0 for residential lighting.

Downlight means that the luminaire emits no light above 90 degrees relative to nadir.

Fully shielded means a light fixture constructed and installed in such a manner that all light emitted by the fixture, either directly from the light source or a diffusing element, or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the luminaire, is projected below the horizontal plane through the fixture's lowest lightemitting part.

Glare means lighting entering the eye directly from a light fixture or indirectly from reflective surfaces that causes visual discomfort or reduced visibility.

Light source means, in generic terms, a source of optical radiation (i.e., "light"), often called a "lamp", "bulb", or "tube". Examples include incandescent, fluorescent, high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, and low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps, as well as light-emitting diode (LED) modules and arrays.

Light Trespass means light that falls beyond the property on which it originates. The amount of trespass is expressed in footcandles (fc) and is measured in the vertical plane at five feet above grade at the property line of the site on which the light(s) is located. If the adjacent property is a street, alley or sidewalk, then the point at which trespassing light is measured shall be the center of the street, alley, sidewalk, or rightof-way. Field measurements to determine light trespass compliance shall not include the effect of light produced by street lights.

Lumen means the unit of measure used to quantify the amount of visible light produced by a light source or emitted from a luminaire (as distinct from "watt," a measure of power consumption).

Luminaire means outdoor electrically powered illuminating devices, including a light source, outdoor reflective or refractive surfaces, lenses, electrical connectors and components, and all parts used to mount the assembly, distribute the light and/or protect the light source, whether permanently installed or portable.

Maximum Lumens means the allowed maximum rated lumens per a photometric report or manufacturer's product literature for a dedicated fluorescent, LED or HID luminaire or the rated lumens of the light source installed for a line voltage socket luminaire or a low voltage socket luminaire.

Shielded up-light means a luminaire aimed upward within 30 degrees of straight up that employs a baffle or louver to prevent glare.

Temporary lighting means lighting that (a) employs a cord and plug that is not permanently wired and (b) is installed and removed when the temporary need is over, not to exceed 45 days, including but not limited to seasonal lighting.

Outlining means exposed light sources attached to structures for the primary purpose of attraction, branding or decoration.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2018)

19.556.030 Applicability.

Except as described below, all outdoor lighting installed or modified after the effective date of this ordinance shall comply with these requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, new lighting, replacement lighting, additions and alterations to existing lighting whether attached to structures, poles, the earth, or any other location. Applications for land use entitlements after the effective date of this ordinance shall comply with this Cchapter.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2018)

19.556.040 Exemptions.

A. The following are not regulated by this Cchapter:

1. Lighting within public right-of-way, or quasi-public easement for common access, such as a private street serving a community of homes.

2. Lighting solely for signs (see 19.620).

3. Repairs to existing luminaires, not including replacements or modifications.

4. Temporary lighting.

5. Underwater lighting in swimming pools and other water features.

6. Short-term lighting associated with activities authorized by a special event permit or film permit.

7. Construction or emergency lighting which is shielded, temporary and is discontinued immediately upon completion of the construction work or abatement of the emergency for which the light serves.

8. Lighting approved by temporary, variance, minor conditional or conditional use permit.

9. Lighting under the jurisdiction of Title 20 of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code and for which a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2018)

19.556.050 Prohibited lighting.

A. The following types of lighting are prohibited unless in conjunction with the exemptions provided in Section 19.556.040:

1. Dynamic lighting, such as moving lights, color changing lighting, or digital LED panels that flash, chase, change color, or changes intensity for any purpose other than serving as a traffic signal, safety light, or aviation or marine marker.

2. Luminaires exceeding 500,000 peak candelas or 50,000 lumens

3. Aerial laser lighting.

4. Lighting within Lighting Zone 0 except as permitted by Title 24, Part 6, Section 140.7.

5. Sport facility lighting.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2018)

19.556.060 Lighting zones.

A. Lighting zones are defined as follows:

1. Lighting Zone 0 (Zero) shall include undeveloped areas of parks, recreation areas, and wildlife preserves. These areas are undeveloped or intended to be preserved in a natural state that require little or no exterior light at night.

2. Lighting Zone 1 (One), shall include developed portions of parks, recreation areas, wildlife preserves, and the area within the Mt. Palomar Observatory boundary as shown in the General Plan which are suitable for low levels of exterior lighting at night.

3. Lighting Zone 2 (Two) shall include all areas of the City that are zoned RA-5, RC and RR which are suitable for modest levels of exterior lighting at night.

4. Lighting Zone 3 (Three) shall include all other areas of the City not in Lighting Zones 0, 1 or 2 which are suitable for medium to high levels of exterior lighting at night.

B. All proposed changes and appeals to lighting zone designations shall be approved by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Community & Economic Development Director shall notify the California Energy Commission according to California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-144(d).
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2018)

19.556.070 Design review and permitting.

A. All proposed outdoor lighting installations involving new lighting or the modification, alteration, or replacement of outdoor lighting shall submit plans and related information as listed below:

1. Plans depicting the proposed luminaires with certification from engineer, applicant and/or designee that the plans comply with this Cchapter.

2. Product specification data such as manufacturer's data sheets for each luminaire and control device(s) or systems being used.

3. For nonresidential properties, signed pages of required documents for Title 24 - Part 6 Section 140.7 and Title 24 - Part 11 Section 5.106.8 demonstrating compliance.

4. Details, elevations, summaries or calculations as required to demonstrate compliance with this ordinance.

5. Such other data and information as may be required by the Community & Economic Development Director.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2018)

19.556.080 Design and development standards.

A. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and implemented to mitigate light trespass onto adjacent properties and comply with the following:

1. The correlated color temperature of all outdoor lighting shall be 3,000 Kelvin or less, with tolerance within the ANSI standard C78.377 of LED sources.

2. Shall comply with the California Title 24 California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 6 and

11. 3. Shall comply with Table 19.556.080 A - Lighting Limits for Residential Including Multifamily Properties with Fewer than eight Units or Table 19.556.080 B - Lighting Limits for Nonresidential and Multifamily Residential Properties with eight Units or more. a. Except that, the maximum mounting height of luminaires (above finished grade) shall not apply to fully recessed luminaires.
b. Except that, the maximum mounting height for buildings with exterior entrance doors shall be 12 feet above adjacent floor unless recessed into an adjacent ceiling, soffit or overhang. c. Average illumination of a façade or edifice shall not exceed five footcandles (50 lux).

4. Lighting shall be hooded or shielded so as to prevent either the spillage of lumens or reflection into the sky. Outdoor lighting shall be downward facing, except as may be specifically allowed herein.

Table 19.556.080 A - Limits for Residential Including Multifamily with Less than eight Units.

Restriction
Lighting
Zone 0
(Zero)
Lighting Zone 1
(One)
Lighting Zone 2
(Two)
Lighting Zone 3
(Three)
Automatic Lighting
Controls Per Title 24 Part 6 Section 150.0(k.) 3. (A).iii.

Maximum lumens
per fully shielded
luminaire
300 1000 2000 3000
Unshielded and
decorative lighting Prohibited
One per
residence, not to
exceed 300
lumens per
residence
Two per residence, not
to exceed 600 lumens
per luminaire and 1000
lumens per residence
Three per residence,
not to exceed 900
lumens per luminaire
and 2000 lumens per
residence

Maximum mounting
height of luminaires
(above finished
grade)
8 feet 12 feet 12 feet 25 feet
Landscape lighting
maximum per
luminaire
Prohibited
Downlight only,
not to exceed 300
lumens
Downlight and/or
shielded uplight, not to
exceed 450 lumens
Downlight and/or
shielded uplight, not to
exceed 600 lumens
Landscape lighting
maximum lumens
per acre
0 6000 12000 18000
Architectural
Floodlighting 1 Prohibited Prohibited
16000 lumens above
horizontal plane of
light source
20000 lumens above
horizontal plane of
light source
Maximum allowable
light trespass 2 0 0.1 footcandle (1 lux) 0.2 footcandle (2 lux) 0.5 footcandle (5 lux)

1. Lumens represent maximum lumens per site development. Architectural floodlighting must comply with unshielded and decorative lighting restrictions, including maximum number of luminaires and lumens per residence.

2. Allowable light trespass shall be determined based upon the light zone in which the trespass occurs, not from which the light originates.

Table 19.556.080 B - Limits for Nonresidential and Multifamily Properties more than eight Units.

Restriction
Lighting
Zone 0
(Zero)
Lighting Zone
1 (One)
Lighting Zone 2
(Two)
Lighting Zone 3
(Three)
Maximum Allowed
Lighting Watts Per Title 24 Part 6 Section 140.7
Automatic Lighting
Controls
Per Title 24 Part 6 Section 130.2 for nonresidential properties and for multifamily residential properties of 8 residences or more.

Backlight, uplight and
glare limits
BUG 0,0,0
only Per Title 24 Part 11 Section 5.106.8
Unshielded and
decorative lighting Prohibited Prohibited
Maximum 600 lumens
per luminaire, not to
exceed 12000 lumens
per acre.

Maximum 900 lumens
per luminaire, not to
exceed 18000 lumens
per acre
Maximum mounting
height of luminaires
(above finished grade)
8 feet 25 feet

Landscape lighting per
luminaire Prohibited
Downlight only,
not to exceed
450 lumens
Downlight and/or
shielded uplight, not to
exceed 600 lumens
Downlight and/or
shielded uplight not to
exceed 900 lumens
Maximum landscape
lighting lumens per
acre
0 9000 12000 18000
Architectural
Floodlighting 1 Prohibited Prohibited
20000 lumens above
horizontal plane of
light source
20000 lumens above
horizontal plane of
light source
Maximum allowable
light trespass 2 0 0.1 footcandle (1 lux) 0.2 footcandle (2 lux) 0.5 footcandle (5 lux)

1. Lumens represent maximum lumens per site development. Architectural floodlighting must comply with unshielded and decorative lighting restrictions, including maximum number of luminaires and lumens per residence.

2. Allowable light trespass shall be determined based upon the light zone in which the trespass occurs, not from which the light originates.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=924966&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7447</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2018)
Chapter 19.560 BUILDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENT

19.560.010 Purpose.

19.560.020 Height measurement.

19.560.030 Exceptions to height limits.

19.560.010 Purpose.

This Cchapter establishes the method for measuring the height of structures in compliance with the height limits set forth in this Title the Zoning Code, and specifies exceptions to height limits. (Ord. 7331 §92, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.560.020 Height measurement.

A. Except as noted in Figure 19.560.020 B (Structure Height on Split Pad), structure height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the building pad elevation or finished grade and the highest point of the subject building or structure. The highest point shall be the coping of a flat roof, deck line of a mansard roof, or peak of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof, exclusive of vents, air conditioners, chimneys, and similar objects.

[GRAPHIC]

19.560.020.A
Structure Height
B. For sloped lots having a building with a stepped foundation or split levels, the height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the mid point of a line between the highest and lowest points of the building pads or foundation and the top-most point of the roof. [GRAPHIC]

19.560.020.B
Structure Height on Slope
[GRAPHIC]

19.560.020.B
Structure Height on Split Road
(Ord. 7331 §92, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.560.030 Exceptions to height limits.

The following exceptions to height limits are allowed, provided compliance is achieved with all other applicable requirements and development standards of this Titlethe Zoning Code.

A. Uninhabited architectural design features such as towers, spires, steeples, domes, and cupolas may exceed the specified height limit by a maximum of ten feet, subject to approval by the appropriate Approving or Appeal Authority.

B. Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building and fire or parapet walls, chimneys, smokestacks, wireless masts or similar structures, but excluding wireless communications equipment, may be erected above the height limits prescribed in this Titlethe Zoning Code; provided, that the same may be safely erected and maintained at such height in view of the surrounding conditions and circumstances, but no roof structure or any space above the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space, subject to approval by the appropriate Approving or Appeal Authority.
(Ord. 7331 §92, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Chapter 19.570 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION * *Editor's note— Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes" url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=939100&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7454</ulink>, § 1(Exh. A), adopted Feb. 5, 2019, replaced in its entirety Ch. 19.570, §§

19.570.010—19.570.090, with a new chapter, §§ 19.570.010—19.570.130, as set out herein. Former Ch.

19.570 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 7331, § 93, adopted in 2016; Ord. 7310, § 1, adopted in 2015; 7061, § 2, adopted in 2009; and Ord. 6966, § 1, adopted in 2007.

19.570.010 Purpose.

19.570.020 Applicability.

19.570.030 Provisions for the review and certification of landscaping and irrigation.

19.570.040 Landscape maintenance and irrigation scheduling.

19.570.050 Irrigation audit, irrigation survey, and irrigation water use analysis.

19.570.060 Certificate of Completion.

19.570.070 Recycled water.

19.570.080 Existing landscapes.

19.570.090 Cemeteries.

19.570.100 Stormwater management and rainwater retention.

19.570.110 Public education.

19.570.120 Definitions.

19.570.130 Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet (Appendix D of the State Model WELO).

19.570.010 Purpose.

The City finds that:

A. That the waters of the City and State are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasing demands;

1. That the continuation of the City's and State's economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future uses;

2. That it is the policy of the City and State to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource;

3. That landscapes are essential to the quality of life in the City and State by providing areas for active and passive recreation and as an enhancement to the environment by cleaning air and water, preventing erosion, offering fire protection, and replacing ecosystems lost to development;

4. That landscape design, installation, maintenance, and management can and should be water efficient; and

5. The City recognizes that Section 2 of Article X of the California Constitution specifies that the right to use water is limited to the amount reasonably required for the beneficial use to be served and the right does not and shall not extend to waste or unreasonable method of use.

B. Consistent with these legislative findings, the purpose of this Cchapter of this Titlethe Zoning Code is to:

1. Promote the values and benefits of landscaping practices that integrate and go beyond the conservation and efficient use of water;

2. Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects by encouraging the use of

a watershed approach that requires cross-sector collaboration of industry, government and property owners to achieve the many benefits possible;

3. Reduce water demands from landscapes without a decline in landscape quality or quantity;

4. Retain flexibility and encourage creativity through appropriate design;

5. Establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for existing landscapes;

6. Use water efficiently without waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) as an upper limit for water use and reduce water use to the lowest practical amount;

7. Assure the attainment of water efficient landscape goals by requiring that landscapes not exceed a maximum water demand (evapotranspiration adjustment factor of .55 for residential and .45 nonresidential) of its reference evapotranspiration (ET o ) or any lower percentage as may be required;

8. Achieve water conservation by raising the public awareness of the need to conserve water through education and motivation to embrace an effective water demand management program; and

9. Promote the use of recycled water for landscaping.

C. Landscapes that are planned, designed, installed, managed and maintained with the watershed based approach can improve California's environmental conditions and provide benefits and realize sustainability goals. Such landscapes will make the urban environment resilient in the face of climatic extremes. Consistent with the legislative findings and purpose of this Cchapter, conditions in the urban setting will be improved by:

1. Creating the conditions to support life in the soil by reducing compaction, incorporating organic matter that increases water retention, and promoting productive plant growth that leads to more carbon storage, oxygen production, shade, habitat and esthetic benefits.

2. Minimizing energy use by reducing irrigation water requirements, reducing reliance on petroleum based fertilizers and pesticides, and planting climate appropriate shade trees in urban areas.

3. Conserving water by capturing and reusing rainwater and graywater wherever possible and selecting climate appropriate plants that need minimal supplemental water after establishment.

4. Protecting air and water quality by reduction power equipment use and landfill disposal trips, selecting recycled and locally sourced materials, and using compost, mulch and efficient irrigation equipment to prevent erosion.

5. Protecting existing habitat and creating new habitat by choosing local native plants, climate adapted non-natives and avoiding invasive plants. Utilizing integrated pest management with least toxic methods as the first course of action.
(Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=939100&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7454</ulink>, § 1(Exh. A), 2019)

19.570.020 Applicability.

A. Consistent with the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15, and the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, this Cchapter shall apply to all of the following landscape projects:

1. New development projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review.

2. Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review.

3. Existing landscapes are limited to Section 19.570.080 - Existing Landscapes.

4. Recognizing the special landscape management needs of cemeteries, new and rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to Section 19.570.090 - Cemeteries (A). Existing cemeteries are limited to Section 19.570.090 - Cemeteries (B).

5. Notwithstanding Section 19.040.110 - Public Projects, all public projects shall comply with the provisions of this Cchapter.

B. Any project with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may comply with the performance requirements of this ordinance or conform to the prescriptive measures contained in Section 19.570.130 (State Model WELO Appendix D - Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet).

C. For projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater captured on site, any lot or parcel within the project that has less than 2,500 square feet of landscape and meets the lot or parcel's landscape water requirement (Estimated Total Water Use) entirely with treated or untreated graywater or through stored rainwater captured on site is subject only to Section 19.570.130.B.5 (Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet - State Model WELO Appendix D).

D. This Cchapter does not apply to:

1. Registered local, state or federal historical sites;

2. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system and have an establishment period of less than five years;

3. Mined-land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; and

4. Existing plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=939100&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7454</ulink>, § 1(Exh. A), 2019)

19.570.030 Provisions for the review and certification of landscaping and irrigation.

An applicant proposing any new or rehabilitated landscape subject to this Cchapter shall prepare and submit an application to the Planning Division for review and approval by the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee. The planting plan, irrigation plan, and soils management plan shall be reviewed to ensure that all components of the plans adhere to the requirements of this Cchapter.

No certificate of occupancy or other final City approval shall be issued until the City reviews and approves the landscape and irrigation plans, and the landscape and irrigation are installed in accordance with the approved plans. A copy of the approved landscape and irrigation plans and conditions of approval shall be provided to the property owner or site manager along with any other information normally forwarded to the property owner or site manager.

Applications submitted to the Planning Division shall include the following information:

A. Elements of a landscape document package. The landscape documentation package shall include the following six elements:

1. Project information:
a. Date
b. Project applicant
c. Project address (if available, parcel and/or lot number(s)) d. Total landscape area (square feet)
e. Project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner-installed) f. Water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well
g. Checklist of all documents in landscape documentation package h Project contacts to include contact information for the project applicant and property owner i. Applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the requirements of the water efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete landscape documentation package."

2. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet with water budget calculations including:
a. Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)
b. Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU)

3. Soil management report;

4. Landscape design plan;

5. Irrigation design plan; and

6. Grading design plan.

B. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet.

1. A project applicant shall complete the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet (Figure

19.570.030.B.2) which contains information on the plant factor, irrigation method, irrigation efficiency, and area associated with each hydrozone. Calculations are then made to show that the evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) for the landscape project does not exceed a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for nonresidential areas, exclusive of special landscape areas. The ETAF for a landscape project is based on the plant factors and irrigation methods selected. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance is calculated based on the maximum ETAF allowed (0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for nonresidential areas) and expressed as annual gallons required. The Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU) is calculated based on the plants used and irrigation method selected for the landscape design.

ETWU must be below the MAWA.
a. In calculating the maximum applied water allowance and Estimated Total Water Use, a project applicant shall use the following ET O values from the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in Appendix A of the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Values for Riverside are:

County & City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo Riverside UC 2.5 2.9 4.2 5.3 5.9 6.6 7.2 6.9 5.4 4.1 2.9 2.6 56.4 Source: Appendix A - Reference Evapotranspiration (ET O ) Table of the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance - ET O values for Riverside

2. Water budget calculations shall adhere to the following requirements:
a. The plant factor used shall be from WUCOLS or from horticultural researchers with academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The plant factor ranges from 0 to 0.1 for very low water using plants, 0.1 to 0.3 for low water use plants, from 0.4 to 0.6 for moderate water use plants, and from 0.7 to 1.0 for high water use plants. b. All water features shall be included in the high water use hydrozone and temporarily irrigated areas shall be included in the low water use hydrozone. c. All special landscape areas shall be identified and their water use calculated as shown in Appendix B.
d. ETAF for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special landscape areas shall not exceed

1.0. Figure 19.570.030.B - Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet [GRAPHIC]
C. Soil Management Report. In order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management report shall be completed by the project applicant, or his/her designee, as follows:

1. Submit soil samples to a laboratory for analysis and recommendations. Soil sampling shall be conducted in accordance with laboratory protocol, including protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended plants.

2. The soil analysis shall include:
a. Soil texture;
b. Infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate table; c. pH;
d. Total soluble salts;
e. Sodium;
f. Percent organic matter; and
g. Recommendations.

3. In projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e., production home developments) a soil sampling rate of one in seven lots or approximately 15 percent will satisfy this requirement.

Large landscape projects shall sample at a rate equivalent to one in seven lots.

The project applicant, or his/her designee, shall comply with one of the following:

1. If significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the local agency as part of the landscape documentation package; or

2. If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the local agency as part of the Certificate of Completion.

The soil analysis report shall be made available, in a timely manner, to the professionals preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans to make any necessary adjustments to the design plans.

The project applicant, or his/her designee, shall submit documentation verifying implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the local agency with Certificate of Completion.

D. Landscape Design Plan. For the efficient use of water, a landscape shall be carefully designed and planned for the intended function of the project. A landscape design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the landscape documentation package.

1. Plant material.
a. Any plant may be selected for the landscape providing the Estimated Total Water Use in the landscape area does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. Methods to achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following:
i. Protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation; ii. Selection of water-conserving plant, tree and turf species, especially local native plants;
iii. Selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease and pest resistance; iv. Selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinances or tree shading guidelines, and size at maturity as appropriate for the planting area; v. Selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists; and vi. Selection of plants from local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines. b. Each hydrozone shall have plant materials with similar water use, with the exception of hydrozones with plants of mixed water use, as specified in Section 19.570.030.E.2.d. c. Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site. Methods to achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following:
i. Use the Sunset Western Climate Zone System which takes into account temperature, humidity, elevation, terrain, latitude, and varying degrees of continental and marine influence on local climate;
ii. Recognize the horticultural attributes of plants (i.e., mature plant size, invasive surface roots) to minimize damage to property or infrastructure (e.g., buildings, sidewalks, power lines); allow for adequate soil volume for healthy root growth; and
iii. Consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain.
d. Turf is not allowed on slopes greater than 25 percent where the toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable hardscape and where 25 percent means one foot of vertical elevation change for every four feet of horizontal length (rise divided by run × 100 = slope percent).

e. High water use plants, characterized by a plant factor of 0.7 to 1.0, are prohibited in street medians.
f. A landscape design plan for projects in fire-prone areas shall address fire safety and prevention. A defensible space or zone around a building or structure is required per Public Resources Code Section 4291(a) and (b). Avoid fire-prone plant materials and highly flammable mulches. Refer to the local Fuel Modification Plan guidelines. g. The use of invasive plant species, such as those listed by the California Invasive Plant Council, is strongly discouraged. When a project is located in the Sycamore Canyon, Canyon Springs, Mission Grove, and Canyon Crest Neighborhoods, consult Table 6-2 (Plants That Should be Avoided Adjacent to the MSHCP Conservation Area) of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan to avoid the use of invasive plant species. h. The architectural guidelines of a common interest development, which include community apartment projects, condominiums, planned developments, and stock cooperatives, shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of lowwater use plants as a group.

2. Water features.
a. Recirculating water systems shall be used for water features. b. Where available, recycled water shall be used as a source for decorative water features. c. Surface area of a water feature shall be included in the high water use hydrozone area of the water budget calculation.
d. Pool and spa covers are highly recommended.

3. Soil preparation, mulch and amendments.
a. Prior to the planting of any materials, compacted soils shall be transformed to a friable condition. On engineered slopes, only amended planting holes need meet this requirement.
b. Soil amendments shall be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil report and what is appropriate for the plants selected (see Section 19.570.030.C). c. For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the soil.

Soils with greater than six percent organic matter in the top six inches of soil are exempt from adding compost and tilling.
d. A minimum three inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated. To provide habitat for beneficial insects and other wildlife, up to five percent of the landscape area may be left without mulch.

Designated insect habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such. e. Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes that meet current engineering standards.
f. The mulching portion of the seed/mulch slurry in hydro-seeded applications shall meet the mulching requirement.
g. Organic mulch made from recycled or post-consumer materials shall take precedence over inorganic materials or virgin forest products unless the recycled post-consumer organic

products are not locally available. Organic mulches are not required where prohibited by local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines or other applicable local ordinances.

4. The landscape design plan, at a minimum, shall:
a. Identify new and existing trees, shrubs, ground covers, and turf areas within the proposed landscape area;
b. Planting legend indicating all plant species by botanical name and common name, spacing, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) plant factor, and quantities of each type of plant by container size;
c. Delineate and label each hydrozone by number, letter or other methods; d. Identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water use. Temporarily irrigated areas of the landscape shall be included in the low water use hydrozone for the water budget calculation;
e. Include area, in square feet, devoted to landscaping and a breakdown of the total area by landscape hydrozones;
f. Identify property lines, streets, and street names;
g. Identify building locations, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, and other hardscape features;
h. Include scale and north arrow;
i. Identify recreational areas;
j. Identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants; k. Identify areas irrigated with recycled water;
l. Identify type of mulch and application depth;
m. Identify soil amendments, type and quantity;
n. Identify type and surface area of any water features; o. Identify hardscapes (pervious and non-pervious);
p. Include type and installation details of any applicable stormwater best management practices;
q. Identify location, installation details, and 24-hour retention or infiltration capacity of any applicable stormwater best management practices that encourage on-site retention and infiltration of stormwater. Project applicants shall refer to the local agency or regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements. Stormwater best management practices are encouraged in the landscape design plan and examples are provided in Section 19.570.100. r. Identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies as discussed in Section

19.570.100 and their 24-hour retention or infiltration capacity; s. Identify any applicable graywater discharge piping, system components and area(s) of distribution;
t. Contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan"; and

u. Bear the signature of a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design a landscape. The Planting Plan shall be prepared, wet stamped, and signed by a landscape architect as defined in Section 19.570.120 - Definitions (HH). Any plans submitted without the signature of a licensed landscape architect shall not be accepted for review.

E. Irrigation Design Plan Requirements. This Ssection applies to landscaped areas requiring permanent irrigation, not areas that require temporary irrigation solely for the plant establishment period. For the efficient use of water, an irrigation system shall meet all the requirements listed in this Ssection and the manufacturers' recommendations. The irrigation system and its related components shall be planned and designed to allow for proper installation, management, and maintenance. An irrigation design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the landscape documentation package.

1. System.
a. Landscape water meters, defined as either a dedicated water service meter or private submeter, shall be installed for all nonresidential irrigated landscapes of 1,000 square feet but not more than 5,000 square feet (the level at which Water Code 535 applies), and residential irrigated landscapes of 5,000 square feet or greater. A landscape water meter may be either:
i. A customer service meter dedicated to landscape use provided by the local water purveyor; or
ii. A privately owned meter or submeter for single-family residential uses only. b. Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data utilizing non-volatile memory shall be required for irrigation scheduling in all irrigation systems.
c. If the water pressure is below or exceeds the recommended pressure of the specified irrigation devices, the installation of a pressure regulating device is required to ensure that the dynamic pressure at each emission device is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure range for optimal performance. i. If the static pressure is above or below the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation system, pressure-regulating devices such as inline pressure regulators, booster pumps, or other devices shall be installed to meet the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation system.
ii. Static water pressure, dynamic or operating pressure and flow reading of the water supply shall be measured at the point of connection. These pressure and flow measurements shall be conducted at the design stage. If the measurements are not available at the design stage, the measurements shall be conducted at installation.
d. Sensors (rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary, that suspend or alter irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions shall be required on all irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions. Irrigation should be avoided during windy or freezing weather or during rain.
e. Manual shut-off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall be required, as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply, to minimize water loss in case of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine repair.

f. Backflow prevention devices shall be required to protect the water supply from contamination by the irrigation system. A project applicant shall refer to the applicable local agency Code (i.e., public health) for additional backflow prevention requirements. g. Flow sensors that detect high flow conditions created by system damage or malfunction are required for all nonresidential landscapes and residential landscapes of 5,000 square feet or larger.
h. Master shut-off valves are required on all projects except landscapes that make use of technologies that allow for the individual control of sprinklers that are individually pressurized in a system equipped with low pressure shut down features. i. The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto non-targeted areas, such as adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, hardscapes, roadways, or structures. j. Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil type and infiltration rate, shall be utilized when designing irrigation systems.
k. The design of the irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones of the landscape design plan.
l. The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, the irrigation efficiency criteria as described in Section 492.4 regarding the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
m. All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers'/International Code Council's (ASABE/ICC) 802-2014 "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard." All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014.
n. It is highly recommended that the project applicant or local agency inquire with the local water purveyor about peak water operating demands (on the water supply system) or water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system. o. In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone.
p. Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's recommendations. q. Head to head coverage is recommended. However, sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity using the manufacturer's recommendations.
r. Swing joints or other riser-protection components are required on all risers subject to damage that are adjacent to hardscapes or in high traffic areas of turfgrass. s. Check valves or anti-drain valves are required on all sprinkler heads where low point drainage could occur.
t. Areas less than ten feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or other means that produce no runoff or overspray.
u. Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within 24 inches of any non-permeable surface.

Allowable irrigation within the setback from non-permeable surfaces may include drip, drip line, or other low flow non-spray technology. The setback area may be planted or

unplanted. The surfacing of the setback may be mulch, gravel, or other porous material.

These restrictions may be modified if:
i. The landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or ii. The adjacent non-permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely to landscaping; or
iii. The irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the landscape documentation package and clearly demonstrates strict adherence to irrigation system design criteria in Section 19.570.030.E.1.i. Prevention of overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit. v. Slopes greater than 25 percent shall not be irrigated with an irrigation system with an application rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. This restriction may be modified if the landscape designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the landscape documentation package, and clearly demonstrates no runoff or erosion will occur. Prevention of runoff and erosion must be confirmed during the irrigation audit.

2. Hydrozone.
a. Each valve shall irrigate a hydrozone with similar site, slope, sun exposure, soil conditions, and plant materials with similar water use.
b. Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall be selected based on what is appropriate for the plant type within that hydrozone.
c. Where feasible, trees shall be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcovers, and turf to facilitate the appropriate irrigation of trees. The mature size and extent of the root zone shall be considered when designing irrigation for the tree. d. Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use, or moderate and high water use, may be allowed if:
i. Plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water uses and their plant factor; or
ii. The plant factor of the higher water using plant is used for calculations. e. Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants shall not be permitted. f. On the landscape design plan and irrigation design plan, hydrozone areas shall be designated by number, letter, or other designation. On the irrigation design plan, designate the areas irrigated by each valve, and assign a number to each valve. Use this valve number in the Hydrozone Information Table (see Figure 19.570.030.B Section A). This table can also assist with the irrigation audit and programming the controller.

3. The irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain:
a. Location and size of separate water meters for landscape; b. Location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system, including controllers, main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators, and backflow prevention devices; c. Static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply; d. Flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour), and design operating pressure (pressure per square inch) for each station;
e. Recycled water irrigation systems as specified in Section 19.570.070;

f. The following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan"; and g. The signature of a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, licensed landscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design an irrigation system.

F. Grading design plan requirements (if applicable).

1. The project submittal shall include rough/precise grade elevations in accordance with Title 17 (Grading) of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code and be prepared by a licensed civil engineer.

2. For the efficient use of water, grading of a project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and water waste. A grading plan shall be submitted as part of the landscape documentation package. A comprehensive grading plan prepared by a civil engineer for other local agency permits satisfies this requirement.
a. The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished configurations and elevations of the landscape area including:
i. Height of graded slopes;
ii. Drainage patterns;
iii. Pad elevations;
iv. Finish grade; and
v. Stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.
b. To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project applicants:
i. Grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and does not drain on to non-permeable hardscapes;
ii. Avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and iii. Avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.
c. The grading design plan shall contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the grading design plan" and shall bear the signature of a licensed professional as authorized by law.
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19.570.040 Landscape maintenance and irrigation scheduling.

A. Irrigation scheduling. For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules shall be developed, managed, and evaluated to utilize the minimum amount of water required to maintain plant health. Irrigation schedules shall meet the following criteria:

1. Irrigation scheduling shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers.

2. Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. unless weather conditions prevent it. If allowable hours of irrigation differ from the local water purveyor, the stricter of the two shall apply. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.

3. For implementation of the irrigation schedule, particular attention must be paid to irrigation run times, emission device, flow rate, and current reference evapotranspiration, so that applied water meets the Estimated Total Water Use. Total annual applied water shall be less than or equal to Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA). Actual irrigation schedules shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers using current reference evapotranspiration data (e.g., CIMIS) or soil moisture sensor data.

4. Parameters used to set the automatic controller shall be developed and submitted for each of the following:
a. The plant establishment period;
b. The established landscape; and
c. Temporarily irrigated areas.

5. Each irrigation schedule shall consider for each station all of the following that apply:
a. Irrigation interval (days between irrigation);
b. Irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid runoff); c. Number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to avoid runoff; d. Amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis; e. Application rate setting;
f. Root depth setting;
g. Plant type setting;
h. Soil type;
i. Slope factor setting;
j. Shade factor setting; and
k. Irrigation uniformity or efficiency setting.

B. Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule. Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular maintenance schedule shall be submitted with the Certificate of Completion to the Planning Division, property owner, and water purveyor (if applicable). A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Routine inspection, auditing, adjustments, and repair of the irrigation system and its components;

2. Aerating and dethatching of turf areas;

3. Topdressing with compost;

4. Replenishing mulch;

5. Fertilizing;

6. Pruning, weeding in all landscape areas, and removing any obstruction to irrigation devices.

C. Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with the originally installed components or their equivalents or with components with greater efficiency.

D. A project applicant is encouraged to implement established landscape industry sustainable best practices or environmentally-friendly practices for all landscape maintenance activities.

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19.570.050 Irrigation audit, irrigation survey, and irrigation water use analysis.

A. All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a local agency landscape irrigation auditor or a third party certified landscape irrigation auditor. Landscape audits shall not be conducted by the person who designed the landscape or installed the landscape.

B. In large projects or projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e., production home developments) an auditing rate of one in seven lots or approximately 15 percent will satisfy this requirement.

C. For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after December 1, 2015, as described in Section 19.570.020:

1. The project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the Certificate of Completion to the local agency that may include, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run off that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule, including configuring irrigation controllers with application rate, soil types, plant factors, slope, exposure and any other factors necessary for accurate programming;

2. The City shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation surveys for compliance with the maximum applied water allowance.
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19.570.060 Certificate of Completion.

A. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection for a project subject to this Cchapter, a regular maintenance schedule and a Certificate of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Division certifying that the landscaping has been completed in accordance with the approved planting, irrigation, soil management, and grading design plans for the project. The Certificate of Completion shall be signed by a licensed landscape architect and Certified Irrigation Auditor and shall include the following:

1. Project information sheet that contains:
a. Date
b. Project name
c. Project applicant name, telephone, and mailing address d. Project address and location; and
e. Property owner name, telephone, and mailing address

2. Certification by either the signer of the landscape design plan, the signer of the irrigation design plan, or the licensed landscape contractor that the landscape project has been installed per the approved landscape documentation package;

a. Where there have been significant changes made in the field during construction, these "asbuilt" or record drawings shall be included with the certification; b. A diagram of the irrigation plan showing hydrozones shall be kept with the irrigation controller for subsequent management purposes.

3. Irrigation scheduling parameters used to set the controller (see Section 19.570.040.A);

4. Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule (see Section 19.570.040.B);

5. Irrigation audit report (see Section 19.570.050); and

6. Soil analysis report, if not submitted with landscape documentation package, and documentation verifying implementation of soil report recommendations (see Section 19.570.030.C).

B. The project applicant shall:

1. Submit the signed Certificate of Completion to the local agency for review;

2. Ensure that copies of the approved Certificate of Completion are submitted to the local water purveyor and property owner or his or her designee.

C. The City shall:

1. Receive the signed Certificate of Completion from the project applicant;

2. Approve or deny the Certificate of Completion. If the Certificate of Completion is denied, the City shall provide information to the project applicant regarding reapplication, appeal, or other assistance.

Figure 19.570.060.C - Sample Certificate of Completion
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Source: Appendix C - Sample Certificate of Completion of the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
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Source: Appendix C - Sample Certificate of Completion of the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
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19.570.070 Recycled water.

A. The installation of recycled water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of recycled water.

B. All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with local and State laws.

C. Chapter 14.28 - The Mandatory Use of Recycled Water is hereby incorporated by reference.

D. Landscapes using recycled water are considered special landscape areas. The ET Adjustment Factor for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special landscape areas shall not exceed 1.0.

E. Graywater systems. Graywater systems promote the efficient use of water and are encouraged to assist in on-site landscape irrigation. All graywater systems shall conform to the California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5, Chapter 16) and any applicable local ordinance standards. Refer to Section

19.570.020.C for the applicability of this ordinance to landscape areas less than 2,500 square feet with the Estimated Total Water Use met entirely by graywater. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
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19.570.080 Existing landscapes.

A. This Ssection shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before December 1, 2015, and are over one acre in size.

1. For all landscapes that have a dedicated water meter, the water purveyor shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analyses, irrigation surveys, irrigation audits, and irrigation equipment rebates to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary to reduce landscape water use to a level that does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) for existing landscapes. The MAWA for existing landscapes shall be calculated as: MAWA = (0.8)(ET o )(LA)(0.62).

2. For all landscapes that do not have a dedicated water meter, the water purveyor shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analyses, irrigation surveys, irrigation audits, and irrigation equipment rebates to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary in order to prevent water waste.

B. Water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation shall be prevented by proper irrigation scheduling, prohibiting runoff from leaving the target landscape due to low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, walks, roadways, parking lots, or structures.
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19.570.090 Cemeteries.

A. New cemeteries shall comply with the provisions of Section 19.570.030 - Provisions for the Review and Certification of Landscaping and Irrigation (A) and (B), 19.570.040 - Landscape Maintenance and Irrigation Scheduling (A) and (B), 19.570.050 - Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis, and 19.570.060 Certificate of Completion.

B. Existing cemeteries shall comply with the provisions of Section 19.570.070 - Existing Landscapes. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
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19.570.100 Stormwater management and rainwater retention.

A. Stormwater management practices minimize runoff and increase infiltration which recharges groundwater and improves water quality. Implementing stormwater best management practices into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on-site rainwater retention and infiltration are encouraged.

B. Project applicants shall refer to the local agency or Regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements.

C. All planted landscape areas are required to have friable soil to maximize water retention and infiltration.

Refer to Section 19.570.030.D.3.

D. It is strongly recommended that landscape areas be designed for capture and infiltration capacity that is sufficient to prevent runoff from impervious surfaces (i.e., roof and paved areas) from either: the one inch, 24-hour rain event or (2) the 85th percentile, 24-hour rain event, and/or additional capacity as required by any applicable local, regional, state or federal regulation.

E. It is recommended that storm water projects incorporate any of the following elements to improve onsite storm water and dry weather runoff capture and use:
• Grade impervious surfaces, such as driveways, during construction to drain to vegetated areas. • Minimize the area of impervious surfaces such as paved areas, roof and concrete driveways. • Incorporate pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., gravel, permeable pavers or blocks, pervious or porous concrete) that minimize runoff.
• Direct runoff from paved surfaces and roof areas into planting beds or landscaped areas to maximize site water capture and reuse.
• Incorporate rain gardens, cisterns, and other rain harvesting or catchment systems. • Incorporate infiltration beds, swales, basins and drywells to capture storm water and dry weather runoff and increase percolation into the soil.
• Consider constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, equalize excess flow, and filter pollutants. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
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19.570.110 Public education.

A. Publications. Education is a critical component to promote the efficient use of water in landscapes. The use of appropriate principles of design, installation, management and maintenance that save water is encouraged in the community. The State requires that, a local agency or water supplier/purveyor shall provide information to owners of permitted renovations and new single-family residential homes regarding the design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes based on a water budget. The City is committed to providing information and resources to the public in conformance with the above State requirement.

B. Model homes. All model homes shall be landscaped and use signs and written information to demonstrate the principles of water efficient landscapes described in this ordinance.

1. Signs shall be used to identify the model as an example of a water efficient landscape featuring elements such as hydrozones, irrigation equipment, and others that contribute to the overall water

efficient theme. Signage shall include information about the site water use as designed per the local ordinance; specify who designed and installed the water efficient landscape; and demonstrate low water use approaches to landscaping such as using native plants, graywater systems, and rainwater catchment systems.

2. Information shall be provided about designing, installing, managing, and maintaining water efficient landscapes.
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19.570.120 Definitions.

The terms used in this Cchapter have the meaning set forth below:

A. "Applied water" means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape.

B. "Automatic irrigation controller" means a timing device used to remotely control valves that operate an irrigation system. A smart irrigation controller is a weather-based irrigation controller or a self-adjusting irrigation controller. A weather-based controller is a controller that uses evapotranspiration or weather data to determine when to irrigate. A self-adjusting irrigation controller is a controller that uses sensor data (i.e., soil moisture sensor).

C. "Backflow prevention device" means a safety device used to prevent pollution or contamination of the water supply due to the reverse flow of water from the irrigation system.

D. "Certificate of Compliance" means the document required under Section 19.570.050.

E. "Certified irrigation designer" means a person certified to design irrigation systems by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization, or other program such as the US Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense irrigation designer certification program and Irrigation Association's Certified Landscape Irrigation Designer program.

F. "Certified landscape irrigation auditor" means a person certified to perform landscape irrigation audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization, or other program such as the US Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense irrigation auditor certification program and Irrigation Association's Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor program.

G. "Check valve" or "anti-drain valve" means a valve located under a sprinkler head, or other location in the irrigation system, to hold water in the system to prevent drainage from sprinkler heads when the sprinkler is off.

H. "Common interest developments" mean community apartment projects, condominium projects, planned developments, and stock cooperatives per Civil Code Section 1351.

I. "Compost" means the safe and stable product of controlled biologic decomposition of organic materials that is beneficial to plant growth.

J. "Controller" means an automatic timing device used to remotely control valves to operate an irrigation system. A smart irrigation controller is a weather-based irrigation controller or a selfadjusting irrigation controller. A weather-based controller is a controller that uses evapotranspiration or weather data to determine when to irrigate. A self-adjusting irrigation controller is a controller that uses sensor data (i.e., soil moisture sensor).

K. "Conversion factor (0.62)" means the number that converts acre-inches per acre per year to gallons per square foot per year.

L. "Distribution uniformity" means the measure of the uniformity of irrigation water over a defined area.

M. "Drip irrigation" means any non-spray low volume irrigation system utilizing emission devices with a flow rate measured in gallons per hour. Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants.

N. "Ecological restoration project" means a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.

O. "Effective precipitation" or "usable rainfall" (Eppt) means the portion of total precipitation which becomes available for plant growth.

P. "Emitter" means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the system to the soil.

Q. "Established landscape" means the point at which plants in the landscape have developed significant root growth into the soil. Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth.

R. "Establishment period of the plants" means the first year after installing the plant in the landscape or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment. Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth. Native habitat mitigation areas and trees may need three to five years for establishment.

S. "Estimated Total Water Use" (ETWU) means the total water used for the landscape as described in Section 19.570.030 - Provisions for the Review and Certification of Landscaping and Irrigation (A)(12)(n).

T. "ET adjustment factor" (ETAF) means a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for nonresidential areas, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two major influences upon the amount of water that needs to be applied to the landscape.

The ETAF for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special landscape areas shall not exceed 1.0.

The ETAF for existing, non-rehabilitated landscapes is 0.8.

U. "Evapotranspiration rate" means the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil and other surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time.

V. "Flow rate" means the rate at which water flows through pipes, valves, and emission devices, measured in gallons per minute, gallons per hour, or cubic feet per second.

W. "Flow sensor" means an inline device installed at the supply point of the irrigation system that produces a repeatable signal proportional to flow rate. Flow sensors must be connected to an automatic irrigation controller, or flow monitor capable of receiving flow signals and operating master valves. This combination flow sensor/controller may also function as a landscape water meter or submeter.

X. "Friable" means a soil condition that is easily crumbled or loosely compacted down to a minimum depth per planting material requirements, whereby the root structure of newly planted material will be allowed to spread unimpeded.

Y. "Fuel Modification Plan Guideline" means guidelines from a local fire authority to assist residents and businesses that are developing land or building structures in a fire hazard severity zone.

Z. "Graywater" means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater" includes, but is not limited to, wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers. Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12.

AA. "Hardscapes" means any durable material (pervious and non-pervious).

BB. "Hydrozone" (HA) means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs and rooting depth. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non-irrigated.

CC. "Infiltration rate" means the rate of water entry into the soil expressed as a depth of water per unit of time (e.g., inches per hour).

DD. "Invasive plant species" means species of plants not historically found in California that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economic resources. Invasive species may be regulated by County agricultural agencies as noxious species. Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA invasive and noxious weeds database.

EE. "Irrigation audit" means an in-depth evaluation of the performance of an irrigation system conducted by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. An irrigation audit includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity or emission uniformity, reporting overspray or runoff that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule. The audit must be conducted in a manner consistent with the Irrigation Association's Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certification program or other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "WaterSense" labeled auditor program.

FF. "Irrigation efficiency" (IE) means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices. The irrigation efficiency for purposes of this Cchapter is 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip systems.

GG. "Irrigation survey" means an evaluation of an irrigation system that is less detailed than an irrigation audit. An irrigation survey includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system test, and written recommendations to improve performance of the irrigation system.

HH. "Irrigation water use analysis" means an analysis of water use data based on meter readings and billing data.

II. "Landscape architect" means a person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in the State of California Business and Professions Code, Section 5615.

JJ. "Landscape area" means all the planting areas, turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan subject to the maximum applied water allowance calculation. The landscape area does not includes footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel, or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).

KK. "Landscape contractor" means a person licensed by the State of California to construct, maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems.

LL. "Landscape project" means the total area of landscape in a project as defined in "landscape area" for the purposes of this Cchapter.

MM. "Landscape water meter" means an inline device installed at the irrigation supply point that measures the flow of water into the irrigation system and is connected to a totalizer to record water use.

NN. "Lateral line" means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve.

OO. "Local agency" means a city or county, including charter city or charter county, that is responsible for adopting and implementing this Cchapter. The local agency is also responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance, including but not limited to, approval of a permit and plan check or design review of a project.

PP. "Local water purveyor" means any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or private water company that provides retail water service.

QQ. "Low volume irrigation" means the application of irrigation water at low pressure through a system of tubing or lateral lines and low-volume emitters such as drip, drip lines, and bubblers.

Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes or water slowly at or near the root zone of plants.

RR. "Main line" means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water sources to the valve or outlet.

SS. "Master shut-off valve" is an automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply point which controls water flow into the irrigation system. When this valve is closed water will not be supplied to the irrigation system. A master valve will greatly reduce any water loss due to a leaky station valve.

TT. "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" (MAWA) means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area. It is based upon the area's reference evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscape area. The Estimated Total Water Use shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. Special landscape areas, including recreation areas, areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated with recycled water are subject to the MAWA with an ETAF not to exceed 1.0. MAWA = (ET o ) (0.62) [(ETAF × LA) + ((1-ETAF) × SLA)].

UU. "Median" is an area between opposing lanes of traffic that may be unplanted or planted with trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses.

VV. "Microclimate" means the climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate of the overall landscape area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure, plant density, or proximity to reflective surfaces.

WW. "Mined-land reclamation projects" means any surface mining operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.

XX. "Mulch" means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost, or inorganic mineral materials such as rocks, gravel, and decomposed granite left loose and applied to the soil surface for the beneficial purposes of reducing evaporation, suppressing weeds, moderating soil temperature, and preventing soil erosion.

YY. "New construction" means, for the purposes of this Cchapter, a new building with a landscape or other new landscape, such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.

ZZ. "Nonresidential landscape" means landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial and public settings that may have areas designated for recreation or public assembly. It also includes portions of common areas of common interest developments with designated recreational areas.

AAA. "Operating pressure" means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are designed by the manufacturer to operate.

BBB. "Overhead sprinkler irrigation systems" means systems that deliver water through the air (e.g., spray heads and rotors).

CCC. "Overspray" means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area.

DDD. "Parkway" means the area between a sidewalk and the curb or traffic lane. It may be planted or unplanted, and with or without pedestrian egress.

EEE. "Permit" means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or rehabilitated landscapes.

FFF. "Pervious" means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil.

GGG. "Plant factor" or "plant water use factor" (PF) is a factor, when multiplied by ET o , estimates the amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this Cchapter, the plant factor range for very low water use plants is 0 to 0.1, the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0.1 to 0.3, the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6, and the plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this Cchapter are derived from the publication, "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species." Plant factors may also be obtained from horticultural researchers from academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

HHH. "Project applicant" means the individual or entity submitting a landscape documentation package to request a permit, plan check, or design review from the local agency. A project applicant may be the property owner or his or her designee.

III. "Rain sensor" or "rain sensing shutoff device" means a component which automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains.

JJJ. "Record drawing" or "as-builts" means a set of reproducible drawings which show significant changes in the work made during construction and which are usually based on drawings marked up in the field and other data furnished by the contractor.

KKK. "Recreational area" means areas, excluding private single family residential areas, designated for active play, recreation or public assembly in parks, sports fields, picnic grounds, amphitheaters, or golf course tees, fairways, roughs, surrounds and greens.

LLL. "Recycled water," "reclaimed water," or "treated sewage effluent water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human consumption.

MMM. "Reference evapotranspiration" or "ET o " means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ET o is expressed in inches per day, month, or year, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four- to seven-inch tall, coolseason grass that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the maximum applied water allowances so that regional differences in climate can be accommodated.

NNN. "Regional Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance" means a local Ordinance adopted by two or more local agencies, water suppliers and other stakeholders for implementing a consistent set of landscape provisions throughout a geographical region. Regional ordinances are strongly encouraged to provide a consistent framework for the landscape industry and applicants to adhere to.

OOO. "Rehabilitated landscape" means a re-landscaping project that requires a permit, plan check, or design review, and where the modified landscape area is equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet.

PPP. "Residential landscape" means landscapes surrounding single or multifamily homes.

QQQ. "Runoff" means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the landscape area. For example, runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate (application rate exceeds infiltration rate) or when there is a slope.

RRR. "Soil moisture sensing device" or "soil moisture sensor" means a device that measures the amount of water in the soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an irrigation event.

SSS. "Soil texture" means the classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay.

TTT. "Special Landscaped Area" (SLA) means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recycled water, or water features using recycled water.

UUU. "Sprinkler head" means a device which delivers water through a nozzle.

VVV. "Static water pressure" means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when water is not flowing.

WWW. "Station" means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously.

XXX. "Swing joint" means an irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak-free connection between the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow movement in any direction and to prevent equipment damage.

YYY. "Submeter" means a metering device to measure water applied to the landscape that is installed after the primary utility water meter.

ZZZ. "Turf" means a ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual blue grass, Kentucky blue grass, Perennial rye grass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermuda grass, Kikuyu grass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustine grass, Zoysia grass, and Buffalo grass are warm-season grasses.

AAAA. "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.

BBBB. "Water conserving plant species" means a plant species identified as having a very low, or low plant factor.

CCCC. "Water feature" means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of water features is included in the high water use hydrozone of the landscape area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment or stormwater best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or stormwater retention are not water features and, therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation.

DDDD. "Watering window" means the time of day irrigation is allowed.

EEEE. "WUCOLS" means the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the University of California Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Water Resources 2014. (Ord. <ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
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19.570.130 Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet (Appendix D of the State Model WELO).

Prescriptive compliance option.

A. This appendix contains prescriptive requirements which may be used as a compliance option to the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

B. Compliance with the following items is mandatory and must be documented on a landscape plan in order to use the prescriptive compliance option:

1. Submit a landscape documentation package which includes the following elements:
a. Date
b. Project applicant
c. Project address (if available, parcel and/or lot number(s)) d. Total landscape area (square feet), including a breakdown of turf and plant material e. Project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner-installed) f. Water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well
g. Contact information for the project applicant and property owner h. Applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the requirements of the prescriptive compliance option to the MWELO."

2. Incorporate compost at a rate of at least four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet to a depth of six inches into landscape area (unless contra-indicated by a soil test);

3. Plant material shall comply with all of the following; a. For residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional, little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 75 percent of the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water; For nonresidential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional, little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 100 percent of the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water;
b. A minimum three inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated.

4. Turf shall comply with all of the following:
a. Turf shall not exceed 25 percent of the landscape area in residential areas, and there shall be no turf in nonresidential areas;
b. Turf shall not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of one foot vertical elevation change for every four feet of horizontal length; c. Turf is prohibited in parkways less than ten feet wide, unless the parkway is adjacent to a parking strip and used to enter and exit vehicles. Any turf in parkways must be irrigated by sub-surface irrigation or by other technology that creates no overspray or runoff.

5. Irrigation systems shall comply with the following:
a. Automatic irrigation controllers are required and must use evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data.

b. Irrigation controllers shall be of a type which does not lose programming date in the event the primary power source is interrupted.
c. Pressure regulators shall be installed on the irrigation system to ensure the dynamic pressure of the system is within the manufacturers recommended pressure range. d. Manual shut-off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall be installed as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply. e. All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the ANSI standard, ASABE/ICC 802-2014, "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard." All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014. f. Areas less than ten feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or other means that produce no runoff or overspray.

6. For nonresidential projects with landscape of 1,000 square feet or more, a dedicated landscape meter(s) provided by the local water purveyor to measure landscape water use shall be installed.

C. At the time of final inspection, the permit applicant must provide the owner of the property with a certificate of completion, certificate of installation, irrigation schedule and a schedule of landscape and irrigation maintenance.
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Chapter 19.580 PARKING AND LOADING

19.580.010 Purpose.

19.580.020 Applicability.

19.580.030 Exemptions.

19.580.040 Permit Requirements.

19.580.050 Basic limitations for off-street parking.

19.580.060 Parking requirements.

19.580.070 Off-street parking location and type requirements.

19.580.080 Design standards.

19.580.090 Parking lot landscaping.

19.580.100 Prohibition of commercial, heavy or oversize vehicle parking.

19.580.110 Off-street loading requirements.

19.580.120 Maintenance for off-street parking.

19.580.130 Enforcement.

19.580.140 Variances.

19.580.010 Purpose.

This Cchapter establishes regulations to:

A. Regulate off-street parking and loading to minimize traffic congestion and hazards to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

B. Allow flexibility in addressing vehicle parking, loading and access issues.

C. Provide for off-street parking in proportion to the needs generated by different land uses.

D. Ensure access to projects by emergency response vehicles.

E. Ensure that parking areas are designed and operate in a compatible manner with surrounding land uses.

F. Ensure that off-street parking, loading, and access demands associated with new development will be met without adversely affecting other nearby land uses and surrounding neighborhoods. (Ord. 7331 § 94, 2016; Ord. 6966 § 1, 2007)

19.580.020 Applicability.

A. These off-street parking provisions shall apply to existing and new developments. Specifically for all buildings or structures erected and all uses of land established within the City of Riverside, parking facilities shall be provided as required by this Ssection.

B. The off-street parking development standards shall also apply to all off-street parking facilities provided in the City but not required by this Ttitle.
(Ord. 7331 § 94, 2016; Ord. 6966 § 1, 2007)

19.580.030 Exemptions.

A. The following parking lot improvements shall be considered minor in nature in that the number or configuration of parking stalls is not altered, and shall be exempt from permit requirements:

1. Repair of any defects in the surface of the parking area, including holes and cracks;

2. Resurfacing, slurry coating, and restriping of a parking area with identical delineation of parking spaces; and

3. Repair or replacement of damaged planters and curbs in the same location and replacement of damaged landscaping as originally approved by the City. (Ord. 7408 § 1, 2018; Ord. 7331 § 94, 2016; Ord. 6966 § 1, 2007)

19.580.040 Permit Requirements.

A. No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure or use requiring off-street parking until plans and specifications clearly indicating the proposed development, including location, size, shape, design, curb cuts, lighting, landscaping and other features and appurtenances of the proposed parking area are approved by the Planning Division and the Public Works Department. A plot plan is required to be submitted with any permit application that involves the provision of new parking spaces or the

redesign of existing parking facilities. The plot plan shall contain sufficient information and be at a scale as required by the Planning Division.

B. No building shall be occupied and no final inspection shall be given by the Planning Division until offstreet parking is provided in accordance with the provisions of this Cchapter. (Ord. 7331 § 94, 2016; Ord. 6966 § 1, 2007)

19.580.050 Basic limitations for off-street parking.

A. Except as otherwise permitted herein, all required off-street parking spaces shall be independently accessible from a street at all times.

B. On-street-parking within public streets shall not be used to satisfy the off-street parking requirements.

C. Parking a vehicle on any portion of a lot, other than areas permitted by Section 19.580.070 (Off Street Parking Location and type Requirements), is prohibited.

D. Parking spaces shall not preclude direct and free access to stairways, walkways, elevators, any pedestrian route or fire safety equipment. Such access shall be a clear minimum width required by State law, no part of which shall be within a parking space.

E. Except as otherwise permitted herein, parking facilities shall be used for vehicle parking only. No sales, storage, repair work, dismantling, or servicing of any kind shall be permitted without necessary permits for such use.

F. Living or sleeping in any vehicle, trailer, or vessel is prohibited when parked or stored on private property.

G. Any vehicle, trailer, or vessel, including a recreational vehicle, that is inoperable and/or without current registration shall be stored entirely within an enclosed structure and shall not be parked or stored in any yard on residential property, except as may be provided by State law. Boats and other nonmotorized vehicles, such as trailers, shall be movable by a towing vehicle customarily used for the type of vehicle being towed.

H. Except as may be otherwise provided by this Ttitle, landscape front and street side yard setbacks shall not be used for off-street parking spaces, turning or maneuvering aisles. However, entrance and exit drives to access off-street spaces are permitted.

I. Temporary outdoor flex spaces.

1. The number of required parking spaces for all existing uses on the same parcel shall be reduced by the amount necessary to accommodate an outdoor expansion of a business to mitigate COVID19 pandemic restrictions on indoor dining.

2. The provisions of this Ssubsection shall only apply to approved and permitted temporary outdoor flex spaces pursuant to the City's Temporary Outdoor Flex-Space Permit Program.

3. This Ssubsection implements California Government Code § 65907.

4. Unless extended by the State legislature, the provisions of this Ssubsection shall remain in effect until January 1, 2024, after which it shall be considered repealed and parking spaces shall be restored for vehicular access and use.
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url="http://newords.muniCode.com/readordinance.aspx?ordinanceid=1116112&datasource=ordbank" web="yes">7573</ulink> § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7331 § 94, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.580.060 Parking requirements.

A. Minimum parking requirements.

1. The number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 19.580.060 (Required Spaces) shall be considered the minimum necessary for each use, unless off-street parking reductions are permitted pursuant to provisions herein.

2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.2, qualifying projects may be exempt from minimum parking requirements.

3. In conjunction with a conditional use, site plan review or planned residential development permit, the designated approving or appeal authority may increase these parking requirements if it is determined that they are inadequate for a specific project.

B. Uses not listed. The number of parking spaces required for uses not specifically listed in Table

19.580.060 (Required Spaces) shall be determined by the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee based on common functional, product or compatibility characteristics and activities.

C. Mixed-use development and parking credits.

1. In the case of shared parking facilities serving a mixed-use development, the development shall provide the sum of parking spaces required for each separate use.

2. The Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee may grant a mixed-use parking credit to reduce the total number of required spaces by up to 15 percent, provided the following:
a. The development is located within a Transit Priority Area as defined by Senate Bill 743 Public Resources Code § 21099; or
b. A shared parking analysis specifying the proposed mix of uses and the operating characteristics of each use type, including hours of operation, typical capacity and parking demand generation rates, is provided demonstrating adequate justification for granting the credit.

D. Incentives for additional measures to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).

1. Developments that satisfy the project-level VMT assessment requirements established by the Public Works Department are encouraged to implement additional VMT reduction measures including, but not limited to:
a. Permanent on-site private or public shared mobility facilities; b. Unbundled residential parking (on-site parking spaces are leased or sold separately from dwelling units);
c. Bicycle parking facilities and amenities (lockers, showers, repair facilities or similar) in excess of the minimum requirements of the California Building Standards Code; d. Off-site pedestrian, bicycle or transit improvements; or e. Alternative VMT reduction measures, subject to the approval of the Public Works Director or his/her designee.

2. Developments that voluntarily provide one or more of the VMT reduction measures listed above shall be eligible for a reduction in the total number of required on-site parking spaces of up to ten percent.

3. For mixed-use development receiving a mixed-use parking credit pursuant to 19.580.060 C. above, the VMT reduction measure incentive and mixed-use parking credit may be combined for a maximum reduction of required on-site parking spaces not to exceed 20 percent.

E. Required spaces. Table 19.580.060 (Required Spaces) below sets forth minimum off-street parking requirements for number of spaces. Except as otherwise specifically stated, the following rules apply to this table.

1. "Square feet" (sq. ft.) means "gross square feet" and refers to total building gross floor area unless otherwise specified, not including areas used for off-street parking or loading spaces.

2. Where parking spaces are required based on a per-employee ratio, this shall mean the total number of employees on the largest working shift.

3. Where the number of seats is listed to determine required parking, seats shall be construed to be fixed seats. Where fixed seats provided are either benches or bleachers, each 24 linear inches of the bench or bleacher shall be considered a seat.

4. When the calculation of the required number of off-street parking spaces results in a fraction of a space, the total number of spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

5. In addition to the requirements in Table 19.580.060 (Required Spaces), spaces shall be provided for trucks and other vehicles used in the business, of a number and size adequate to accommodate the maximum number of types of trucks and/or vehicles to be parked on the site at any one time.

6. Where maximum distance is specified from the lot, the distance shall be the walking distance measured from the nearest point of the parking facility to the nearest point of the building or area that such facility is required to serve.

7. Unless otherwise stated, the required parking shall be located on the same lot or within the same complex as the use.

8. Unless specifically listed in Table 19.580.060 (Required Spaces) below or required by other provisions of this Title, no additional parking spaces shall be required for a use listed as an incidental type of use in Table 19.150.020 A. (Permitted Uses Table) or in Table 19.150.020 B. (Incidental Uses Table).

F. Cultural resources parking exemption. Any new uses within the confines of an existing structure in a nonresidential zone, designated as a historic resource or a contributor to a historic district, as defined in Title 20 of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code, are exempt from providing any additional parking. If an existing structure is expanded, additional parking will be required to accommodate the expansion, as set forth in Table 19.580.060.

Table 19.580.060
Required Spaces
Use Number of Spaces Required
A
Adult-Oriented Businesses (5)
Agriculture, Horticulture and Growing of
Nursery Plants 1 space/two employees

Aircraft Charter Services See "Offices - Business & Professional" Aircraft Parts, Supplies, Merchandise and
Equipment Shops See "Vehicle Sales, Rental & Leasing"
Aircraft Sales, Rental, Service, Repair and
Storage See "Vehicle Sales, Rental & Leasing"
Airports (Public or Private) (5)
Ambulance Company 1 space/ambulance plus 1 space/250 square feet of office area
Animal Keeping:
a. Kennel (Dogs and Cats) a. 1 space/250 square feet of floor area b. Horse Stable - Commercial b. 1 space/employee plus 1 space/5 stalls Arcades and Internet Cyber Cafes 1 space/250 square feet of floor area (10) Artist Studio See "Offices - Business & Professional"
Assemblies of People - Entertainment and NonEntertainment (12) (Includes places of worship, fraternal service
organizations, indoor theater, stadiums,
auditoriums, auction houses, community centers,
clubs or meeting halls)
1 space/4 fixed seats or 1 space/30 square feet of
floor area in the main assembly area for non-fixed
seats. (10)
Additional requirements applicable to incidental
Dwelling Unit(s) (14)
Assisted Living (Residential Care Facilities) 0.5 spaces/bed Astrology and Fortune-telling (Occultist) See "Offices - Business & Professional" Auction House (Indoor) See "Assemblies of People"
B
Bail Bonds Office See "Offices - Business & Professional" Bakery - Retail See "Retail Sales"
Banks & Financial Institutions/Services,
including Brokerages 1 space/180 square feet (10)
a. Automated teller situated as part of a bank or
financial institution, located indoor or outdoor a. No spaces required. b. Automated teller separate from a bank or
financial institution, located outdoor
b. 2 spaces for the first teller station and 1 space per each additional teller station, all located on the same lot or within 100 feet of the teller station. (11)
c. Drive through automated teller or indoor
automated teller associated with a retail use. c. No spaces required.

Bars, Saloons, Cocktail, Lounges and Taverns 1 space/100 square feet of floor area (12) Bed and Breakfast Inn 1 space/guest room (13)
Boardinghouse 1 space/guest room (12)
Boarding of Cats and Dogs/Kennels See "Animal Keeping"

Brewery/Winery/Distillery
a. Manufacturing/Wholesale only a. See "Manufacturing"
b. Off-sale Retail & On-Site Tasting b. See "Retail Sales" c. Brewpub c. See "Restaurant"
Building Materials Supply - Wholesale See "Warehousing & Wholesale" Bus Terminal (5)
Business Support Services
(Including graphic reproduction, computer
services, etc.)
1 space/250 square feet of floor area (10)
C
Caretaker Living Quarters 1 space/dwelling unit
Catering Establishment 1 space/employee plus 1 space/500 square feet of floor area (10)
Cemeteries, Mortuaries, Funeral Chapels and
ancillary uses
a. With indoor facilities a. See "Assemblies of People" b. Outdoor only b. (5)
Check Cashing See "Banks & Financial Institutions/Services" Commercial Kitchen (no on-site dining) See "Manufacturing" Commercial Storage Facilities (mini-warehouse,
self-storage facilities)
1 space/250 square feet of office area plus 1 space
for a resident manager or caretaker (10)
D
Day Care Centers not including family day care
homes
1 space/employee plus 1 space/facility vehicle plus 1
space/10 persons at facility capacity. (10)
Drug Store/Pharmacy 1 space/250 square feet of floor area (10) Dwelling:
a. Single-family dwelling a. 2 spaces within a private garage/dwelling unit b. Single-family dwellings on lots between 3,500
square feet to 5,499 square feet in area b. 2 covered spaces in a garage or carport c. Single-family dwellings on lots less than 3,500
square feet in area c. 1 covered parking space and 1 uncovered space (4) d. Multiple-family dwelling d. 1.5 spaces/dwelling unit with 1 bedroom plus 2 spaces/dwelling unit with 2 or more bedrooms (1)
e. Live/Work, Studio Unit/Tiny Home
(Foundation) e. 1 space/dwelling unit
f. Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Unit
f. No replacement parking is required when a
garage, carport or covered parking is demolished. No
parking is required for the ADU or JADU.

E
Equipment Sales and Rental:
a. Small-Sales, Rental and Repair a. 1 space/500 square feet of office or retail area b. Large-Sales, Rental and Repair b. 1 space/500 square feet of office area and 2 spaces/repair bay, in addition to the service bays
F
Farmers Market - Certified (5)
Florist Shops See "Retail Sales"
Flying Schools See "Schools - Vocational & Technical"
Furniture Upholstery 1 space/500 square feet of floor area (10) G
Group Housing:
a. 6 or fewer residents a. See "Dwelling"
b. more than 6 residents b. (5)
H
Hangars 1 space/1,000 square feet of floor area
Heliport or Helistop (5)
Home Improvement Sales and Service
a. With outdoor storage/display area a. 1 space/1000 square feet storage/outdoor display area
b. Under 20,000 square feet b. 1 space/500 square feet of floor area c. Over 20,000 square feet c. 1 space/500 square feet of floor area Hotel or Motel 1 space/guest room (10)
L
Laboratories - Research 1 space/250 square feet of floor area Laundry, Commercial 1 space/350 square feet of floor area Live/Work Unit See "Dwelling"
Low Barrier Navigation Center See "Shelter, Emergency"
Lumber Yard and Building Materials
(Wholesale) - With or Without Outdoor Storage
1 space/350 square feet of office area plus 1
space/1000 square feet storage/outdoor display area
M
Manufactured Dwellings
a. Single-family dwelling a. See "Dwelling"
b. Sales b. See "Vehicle Sales, Rental & Leasing"
Manufacturing (3) 1 space/500 square feet of floor area (10)

Medical Services:
a. Hospital a. 1 space/bed (12)
b. Medical/Dental Office b. 1 space/180 square feet of floor area (10) c. Laboratory, Research/Development c. 1 space/250 square feet of floor area d. Emergency Medical Service - urgent care d. 1 space/180 square feet of floor area e. Optometrist office e. 1 space/250 sq. ft. of floor area (minimum of 5 spaces) (10)
Mobile Home Park 1 space/mobile home site plus 1 off-street guest space/5 mobile home sites
Model Homes 2 spaces/model home
Multiple-family Dwelling See "Dwelling"
O
Offices - Business and Professional 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area (10) Outdoor sales, display or storage 5 spaces plus 1 space/250 square feet of office area Outdoor Storage Yard
The greater of:
1 space/4,000 square feet net lot area or
1 space/250 square feet of office space or
1 space/500 square feet of enclosed storage
P
Parking Lot or Parking Structure 1 space/employee if manned ingress/egress Parolee/Probationer Home:
a. 6 or fewer residents a. See "Dwelling"
b. more than 6 residents b. (5)
Pawn Shop/Gold Buying See "Retail Sales"
Personal Service (7) 1 space/250 square feet of floor area (10) Planned Residential Development (5)
Plant Nurseries (6) 5 spaces plus 1 space/250 square feet of building area
Publishing & Printing See "Manufacturing"
R
Rail Transit Station (5)
Recreational Facilities - Commercial:
a. Billiard Parlor and Pool Halls a. 1 space/250 square feet b. Bowling Alleys b. 5 spaces/bowling lane (12)
c. Skate Facility (indoor/outdoor) c. 1 space/100 square feet of floor area d. Amusement Parks d. (5)

e. Golf Courses and Driving Ranges
e. 5 spaces/hole, 1.5 spaces/tee on the driving range
plus additional spaces required for ancillary uses per
the provisions of this Titlethe Zoning Code.
f. Health/Fitness Club (12) f. 1 space/150 square feet of floor area g. Swimming Pool g. (5)
h. Specialty Non-Degree (Dance, Music, Martial
Arts or similar) h. 1 space/250 square feet, or (5)
i. Other indoor and outdoor facilities i. (5)
Recycling Centers:
a. Paper, glass plastic, aluminum and nonferrous
metals
a. 1 space/employee plus 1 space/1,000 square feet
of floor area
b. Solid Waste Transfer Stations and Material
Recovery Facilities b. 1 space/employee
Recycling Facilities:
a. Indoor Collection Center a. 5 spaces, plus 1 space per employee b. Reverse Vending Machine b. No additional parking is required c. Bulk Reverse Vending Machine c. (5)
d. Mobile Recycling Unit d. 1 space/attendant (if applicable) Repair Shop - Small Items See "Retail Sales"
Restaurant (sit-down, drive-through, fast food,
take-out, café, cafeteria, excluding any outdoor
dining area)
1 space/100 square feet of floor area (10)
Retail Sales (uses not located in a regional
shopping center - i.e., In the CRC Zone) (8) 1 space/250 square feet of floor area (10) S
Schools:
a. College, Community College, University, and
Professional a. (5)
b. Elementary or Secondary (Junior High) b. 2 space/classroom plus 2 bus loading spaces c. High School c. 7 spaces/classroom plus 3 bus loading spaces d. Vocational and Technical d. 0.75 spaces/employee plus 0.75 spaces/student at maximum enrollment (9) (10)
Senior Housing 1 space/unit (2)
Shelters, Emergency
Sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working
in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards
do not require more parking than that for other
residential or commercial uses within same zone.

Shopping Center - Regional (i.e., in the CRC
Zone) 1 space/200 square feet of gross leasable floor area

Showroom 1 space/500 square feet of floor area
Single-family Dwelling See "Dwelling"
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) 1 space/dwelling unit
Smog Shop See "Vehicle Repair Facilities"
Sober Living Homes See "Dwelling"
Student Housing (including dormitories,
fraternities, sororities, etc.)

1.1 spaces/bed; or

0.5 space/bed within 1/4 mile of a major transit stop
(16) or campus (10) (17)
Supportive Housing See "Dwelling"
T
Tattoo & Body Piercing Parlors See "Personal Service"
Taxi Company with Vehicle Storage 1 space/taxi plus 1 space/250 square feet of office area
Tiny Home Community
a. Foundation a. See "Dwelling"
b. Chassis b. See "Mobile Home Park"
Transitional Housing See "Dwelling"
Tutoring Center
1 space per each faculty/staff;
1 space/2 students, for students 16 years old or older; and,
1 space/10 students, for students under 16 years old
V
Vehicle Fuel Station:
a. With Accessory Retail/Convenience Market a. 1 space/250 square feet of retail area including cooler areas (11)
b. With Vehicle Maintenance/Repair b. 2 spaces/service bay (11) c. With Indoor Storage Area c. 1 space/1,000 square feet of storage area (11) d. With Restaurants (including all cooking,
serving and seating areas) d. 1 space/100 square feet of floor area (11) e. With Car Wash e. 1 space/washing bay, not including vacuum stalls (11)
Vehicle Impound & Tow (5)
Vehicle Parts and Accessories
a. Sales Only a. See "Retail Sales"
b. Sales and Installation (Indoor Only) b. See "Vehicle Repair Facilities" Vehicle Repair Facilities - Major or Minor 6 spaces on same lot plus 2 additional spaces/service bay, in addition to the service bays (11)

Vehicle Sales, Rental, Leasing - New or Used
a. Without Outdoor Display a. See "Retail Sales"
b. With Outdoor Display b. 5 spaces plus 1 space/250 square feet of office area
Vehicle Wash Facilities:
a. Full Service and Express
a. 1 space/2 employees of largest shift, not including
vacuum stalls (adequate stacking and drying areas as
determined by Conditional Use Permit)
b. Self Service - (No separate office or retail use) b. 1 space/2 washing bays or stalls in addition to the bays, not including vacuum stalls
Vehicle Wholesale Business
a. Indoor (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) a. See "Offices"
b. Outdoor & Indoor (over 5,000 sq. ft.) b. (5)
Veterinary Services (clinic and hospital, may
include accessory grooming and boarding) 1 space/180 square feet of floor area W
Warehousing and Distribution Facilities
a. 10,000 sq. ft. or less
1 space/1,000 square feet of floor area plus 1
space/250 square feet of office area (13)
b. Greater than 10,000 sq. ft. and less than
100,000 sq. ft.
c. 100,000 sq. ft. or more
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities (5)
Table 19.580.060
Notes:

1. See Section 19.580.070 B (Multiple Family Dwellings) for additional requirements. For the purpose of calculating parking requirements for multiple family dwellings, dens, studies, or other similar rooms that may be used as bedrooms shall be considered bedrooms.

2. For senior housing projects, 50 percent of the required spaces shall be covered either in a garage or carport.

3. For the purposes of parking requirements, this category includes corporation yards, machine shops, tin shops, welding shops, manufacturing, processing, packaging, treatment, fabrication, woodworking shops, cabinet shops, and carpenter shops and uses with similar circulation and parking characteristics.

4. Required parking spaces may be in tandem.

5. Parking ratio to be determined by the designated Approving or Appeal Authority in conjunction with required land use or development permits, based on the impacts of the particular proposal and similar uses in this table.

6. Excluding lath and green houses.

7. Includes barber shops, beauty salons/spas, massage, tanning, tailors, dry cleaning, self-service laundry, travel agencies, electrolysis, acupuncture/acupressure, and tattoo parlors.

8. For the purposes of parking requirements, this category includes antique shops, gun shops, pawn shops, pet stores, and second-hand stores.

9. Additional parking for assembly rooms or stadiums is not required.

10. Parking may be provided on the same lot or within 300 feet of the subject site.

11. The pump islands are not counted as parking stalls.

12. A reduction in the number of required parking spaces may be permitted subject to a parking study and a shared parking arrangement.

13. Where strict adherence to any parking standards would significantly compromise the historic integrity of a property, the Community & Economic Development Director, or his/her designee, may consider variances that would help mitigate such negative impacts, including consideration of tandem parking, allowances for on-street parking, alternatives to planter curbing, wheel stops, painted striping, and asphalt or concrete surfacing materials.

14. Parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 19.545.060 (Parking Standards Incentive). A parking analysis may be provided to justify modifications from those standards. The parking analysis shall identify the parking needs to address the operating hours and characteristics of the operations to provide for adequate parking at all times.

15. Refer to Section 19.580.060 E for new uses within a designated cultural resource as defined in Chapter 20 of thisthe Riverside Municipal Code.

16. As defined in Article X - Definitions.

17. Campus shall have the same meaning as "School, professional institution of higher education" as defined in Article X - Definitions.
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19.580.070 Off-street parking location and type requirements.

A. Single family dwellings.

1. Required number and type of spaces. See Table 19.580.060 (Required Spaces) Dwelling-Single Family.
a. Tandem parking: May be provided to satisfy the minimum parking requirement on lots less than 3,499 square feet in area.

2. Parking location in the front and side yard areas.
a. Parking and maneuvering in front yard areas of single-family residential zones for all vehicles, except recreational vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds gross vehicular weight, shall be limited to the space within a carport or garage plus a paved driveway between such garage or carport and the street from which it is served, not exceeding the width of the garage. b. In addition, front and side yard areas may also be paved for the parking and maneuvering of vehicles as set forth in Section 19.580.070.A.3 below.

3. Permitted driveway locations.
a. House with attached or detached garage or carport: The space between the driveway serving the garage or carport and the nearest side property line, with such paving permitted to extend as far as the rear of the residential structure, such space not to exceed 20 feet in width beyond the driveway serving the garage or carport. (See Figure 19.580.070 A.3.a - House with Attached Garage)

19.580.070 A.3.a.

House with Attached Garage
[GRAPHIC]

19.580.070 A.3.a.

House with Attached Garage

[GRAPHIC]
b. House with detached garage or carport, served by adjacent street: The space between the driveway and the nearest side property line, extending as far as the rear of the garage or carport, such space not to exceed 20 feet in width beyond the driveway serving the garage or carport. (See Figure 19.580.070 A.3.b - House with Detached Garage)

19.580.070 A.3.b.

House with Detached Garage
[GRAPHIC]
c. House with detached garage or carport served from an alley: A space, not exceeding 20 feet in width, adjacent to a side property line. Such paved space may extend no further than the space between the street and the rear of the house. Installation of such a driveway is subject to approval of a driveway curb cut by the Public Works Department. (See Figure 19.580.070 A.3.c - House with Detached Garage Served by Alley)

19.580.070 A.3.c.

House with Detached Garage Served by Alley
[GRAPHIC]
d. Circular drives: A house with one street frontage and at least 80 feet of width, or any house with two street frontages may be served by a circular drive. In addition, the space between the circular drive and the nearest interior side property line may be paved, provided this additional paving does not exceed 20 feet in width beyond the point from the nearest point of the circular driveway and the interior side property line, nor extend further than the distance between the street and the rear of the residence. No circular drive will be approved without the approval of the Public Works Director for two driveway openings. (See Figure

19.580.070 A.3.d - House with Circular Drive)

19.580.070 A.3.d.

House with Circular Drive
[GRAPHIC]
e. Special requirements for driveway extensions in street side yard areas: Where the area proposed for driveway expansion is a street side yard, the portion of the driveway behind the front setback must be screened from the adjoining street by a six-foot-high solid fence or wall.

f. Arterial streets: No residential drives shall be permitted on arterial streets as shown on the General Plan Circulation and Transportation Element except where no other access to the property exists.
g. Second driveways:
(1) Are allowed in the RA-5 and RC Zones.
(2) In other Single-Family Residential Zones, a second driveway may be added if the property has 80 feet or more of street frontage or has frontage on two streets, subject to approval by the Planning Division and Public Works Department. (3) A circular driveway is not considered a second driveway.

4. Recreational vehicle parking in residential zones.
a. Recreational vehicles 10,000 pounds gross vehicular weight or less. Permitted parking and maneuvering areas shall be the same as those specified in 19.580.070.A.3. b. Recreational vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicular weight. Permitted parking and maneuvering areas shall be the same as those specified in Section 19.580.070.A.3 provided that:
(1) The vehicle at no time creates a sight obstruction that poses a safety hazard pursuant to Chapter 19.550.050 - Sight clearance requirements.
(2) At no time shall a recreational vehicle be permitted to encroach into the public right-ofway. (3) A minimum of ten feet of space is maintained between the recreational vehicle and the back of the sidewalk.
(a) If there is no sidewalk between the property and the curb, a minimum of 15 feet shall be maintained between the recreational vehicle and the end of the paved driveway or property line, whichever is nearest.
c. Access. A side yard area used for recreational vehicle parking shall be accessible from the property's existing driveway.
(1) Only one driveway opening is permitted, except in the case of an existing circular driveway.
(2) Driveway openings may require widening to accommodate side-yard recreational vehicle parking, subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. (3) A second driveway may be added if the property has 100 feet or more of street frontage or has frontage on two streets, subject to approval by the Planning Division and Public Works Department.
d. A recreational vehicle may not have utility hookups or be used as living quarters except as permitted by Section 19.465 (Caretaker Living Quarters - Temporary). e. Registration and vehicle condition. All recreational vehicles parked outside of a completely enclosed garage shall be currently and legally registered except as provided for by State law and shall be in an operable and movable condition within one hour. Motorized recreational vehicles, shall be movable under their own power. Boats and other nonmotorized vehicles, such as trailers, shall be movable by a towing vehicle customarily used for the type of vehicle being towed.

5. Nonconforming rights. A non-paved driveway legally established prior to the adoption of this Code section, including any expansion of the driveway to provide additional off-street parking subsequent to the adoption of this Code section, is not subject to the paving requirements of this Ssection unless the use and maintenance of such driveway and parking area lapses for a period of one year or more or unless the use served by the driveway is expanded. However, both the existing driveway and the additional parking area shall be surfaced with a weed- and dust-resistant material to the specifications of the Fire and Planning and Building Departments.

B. Multiple family dwellings.

1. Required number and type of spaces.
a. Number of spaces: See Table 19.580.060 (Required Spaces) - Dwelling-Multiple Family. b. Covered parking required: At least 75 percent of the total required spaces shall be in a carport or fully enclosed.
c. Distribution of covered parking: Garages and carports shall be distributed evenly throughout the project. Landscaped planters shall be required between garage structures as determined by the Staff Application Review Team Development Review Committee. Required covered parking (garages and/or carports) shall not be used for household storage. d. Tandem parking: May be provided to satisfy the minimum parking requirement, when assigned to residential dwelling units with two or more bedrooms.

C. Nonresidential uses.

1. Except as provided in this Ssection, landscaped front and street side yard setbacks shall not be used for the off-street parking of vehicles or for off-street parking spaces, turning or maneuvering aisles. However, entrance and exit drives, as a means of ingress and egress to off-street parking spaces, shall be permitted to cross landscaped front and street side yard setbacks. (<ulink class="ordbank" print="yes"
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19.580.080 Design standards.

A. Parking space dimensions.

1. Table 19.580.080 A. (Off Street Vehicle Parking Space Dimensions) sets forth minimum size requirements for individual parking spaces. Design standards for handicapped parking stalls shall be provided in compliance with current requirements of the Uniform Building Code.

2. Compact spaces.
a. Up to 15 percent of the onsite parking spaces may have compact dimensions as set forth in Table 19.580.080A.
b. Calculations that result in fraction of a space shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

c. Compact spaces shall not be permitted for single-family dwellings.

3. Parking spaces that are parallel and adjacent to a building, fence/wall, or other door swing or pedestrian access obstruction shall be nine and one-half feet wide.

4. All off-street parking spaces shall be indicted by white or yellow painted stripes not less than four inches wide or by other means acceptable to the Planning Division. Handicapped accessible spaces shall be indicated by blue painted stripes, signs and markings, in accordance with State of California requirements.

5. Except in the case of individual tree well planters, the minimum paved depth of a parking space shall not be reduced by an overhang into a planter.

6. Tandem parking shall not be permitted to satisfy the minimum parking requirement, except as provided in Section 19.580.070 B.1.d (Multiple Family Dwellings) and Section 19.580.070.A.1.a. (Single-family dwellings).

7. Angled Parking Spaces. Any parking layout incorporating angled parking spaces shall illustrate that minimum space dimensions are met by overlaying a rectangle (having the minimum required dimensions - Standard or Compact) onto each angled space so that no overhang occurs on the adjoining spaces, planters or drive aisles.

8. One-car garages shall have a minimum interior dimension of 12 feet wide and 20 feet deep.

9. Two-car garages shall have a minimum interior dimension of 20 feet wide and 20 feet deep.

Table 19.580.080 A. Off-Street Vehicle Parking Space Dimensions Type of Parking Space
Size of Parking Space (minimum)
Width Length
Standard 9 ft. 18 ft.

Compact (where permitted) 8 ft. 16 ft.

B. Drive aisle and driveway width dimensions.

1. Each parking space shall have adequate drives, aisles and turning and maneuvering areas for access in accordance with Table 19.580.080 B. (Overall Parking Aisle Width).

Table 19.580.080 B. Overall Parking Aisle Width
Parking Angle in Degrees
45 60 75 90
Aisle Width
a. One-Way Traffic 12 ft. 16 ft. 18 ft. 24 ft.
b. Two-Way Traffic 24 ft.