Riverside City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IV

Zoning Districts

Section 400.320 "R-1" Single-Family Residential District.

[R.O. 2011 §400.320; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006]

Purpose. The purpose of the "R-1" Single-Family Residential District is to accommodate and protect low density single-family residential development.

Uses. Uses shall be allowed in the "R-1" District in accordance with Section 400.410 Use Table.

Property Development Standards. Each lot in the "R-1" District shall be subject to the following property development standards:

[Ord. No. 1671, 7-16-2019]

"R-1" Property Development Standards
Minimum lot size	10,000 square feet, exclusive of buffer areas as required in Section 400.530(5) Right-of-Way and Transition Buffers
Minimum lot width	80 feet
Minimum front setback	30 feet
Minimum side setback	10 feet, except corner lots shall allow 15 feet
Minimum rear setback	30 feet
Maximum building coverage	35% of the lot
Maximum structure height	35 feet
Minimum unit size	1,500 square feet (finished space)

Section 400.330 "R-2" Two-Family Residential District.

[R.O. 2011 §400.330; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006]

Purpose. The "R-2" Two-Family Residential District is intended to accommodate moderate density residential development, including duplexes and higher density single-family dwellings, in a manner which will encourage a strong residential neighborhood.

Uses. Uses shall be allowed in the "R-2" District in accordance with Section 400.410 Use Table.

Property Development Standards. Each site in the "R-2" District shall be subject to the following property development standards, provided that the standards shall not be interpreted as precluding zero lot line development:

"R-2" Property Development Standards
Minimum lot size	Lot sizes are exclusive of buffer areas as required in Section 400.530(5) Right-of-Way and Transition Buffers
Single-family detached	8,000 square feet
Single-family attached	4,000 square feet per unit
Two-family/duplex	8,000 square feet (4,000 square feet per unit)
Other uses	10,000 square feet
Minimum lot width	75 feet
Minimum front setback	30 feet
Minimum side setback	10 feet, except corner lots shall allow 15 feet
Minimum rear setback	30 feet
Maximum building coverage	35% of the lot
Maximum structure height	35 feet

Section 400.340 "R-3" Multiple-Family Residential District.

[R.O. 2011 §400.340; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006]

Purpose. The "R-3" Multiple-Family District is intended primarily to accommodate low-rise residential development at moderate densities. The "R-3" District can be an appropriate classification within established neighborhood areas, including those containing two-family and single-family dwellings, provided sound site planning techniques are used and the basic residential quality of the neighborhood is retained.

Uses. Uses shall be allowed in the "R-3" District in accordance with Section 400.410 Use Table.

Property Development Standards. Each site in the "R-3" District shall be subject to the following property development standards, provided that the standards shall not be interpreted as precluding zero lot line development or individual duplex and single-family dwellings:

"R-3" Property Development Standards
Minimum lot size	Lot sizes are exclusive of buffer areas as required in Section 400.530(5) Right-Of-Way and Transition Buffers.
Single-family detached	5,000 square feet
Single-family attached	3,000 square feet per unit
Two-family/duplex	5,000 square feet (2,500 square feet per unit)
Multi-family	1,500 square feet per dwelling unit, but not less than 6,000 square feet of lot area
Convalescent care	1,000 square feet per dwelling unit, but not less than 6,000 square feet of lot area
Other uses	7,500 square feet
Minimum lot width	50 feet
Minimum front setback	25 feet
Minimum side setback	5 feet, except corner lots shall allow 15 feet
Minimum rear setback	20 feet
Maximum building coverage	40% of the lot
Maximum structure height	45 feet

Multi-Family Design And Performance Standards. Multi-family development shall be subject to the provisions of Article VII General Development Standards.

Section 400.350 (Reserved) [1]

[1]

Editor’s Note: Former Section 400.350, “CPO” Civic and Professional Office District, added or amended by Ord. No. 2006-170 § 1, 12-19-2006, and as further amended, was repealed by Ord. No. 1671, 7-16-2019.

Section 400.360 "C-1" Commercial District.

[R.O. 2011 §400.360; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006]

Purpose. The "C-1" Commercial District is intended to accommodate general office, service and commercial activities, along with limited residential uses, generally related to the core area of the City. Development in the "C-1" District should integrate a mix of uses and provide for a high degree of walkability, while still providing accommodations for the automobile.

Uses. Uses shall be allowed in the "C-1" District in accordance with Section 400.410 Use Table.

Property Development Standards. Each site in the "C-1" District shall be subject to the following property development standards.

[Ord. No. 1551 § 1, 8-1-2017]

"C-1" Property Development Standards
Minimum lot size	None
Minimum lot width	None
Minimum front setback	5 feet
Minimum side setback	5 feet, except that when the property adjoins a residentially zoned lot or is a corner, the minimum side setback shall be 15 feet
Minimum rear setback	20 feet
Maximum building coverage	75% of the lot
Minimum building size	400 square feet
Maximum structure height	45 feet

Design And Performance Standards. Development within the "C-1" District shall follow the provisions of Article VII General Development Standards.

Section 400.370 "I" Industrial District.

[R.O. 2011 §400.370; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006]

Purpose. The "I" Industrial District is intended primarily to accommodate basic manufacturing industries and related industrial activities, which have limited land use, environmental and traffic impacts.

Uses. Uses shall be allowed in the "I" District in accordance with Section 400.410 Use Table.

Property Development Standards. Each site in the "I" District shall be subject to the following property development standards.

	"I" Property Development Standards
	Minimum lot size	10,000 square feet
	Minimum lot width	100 feet
	Minimum front setback	25 feet
	Minimum side setback	15 feet
	Minimum rear setback	20 feet
	Maximum building coverage	85% of the lot
	Maximum structure height	45 feet, unless the structure is located more than 150 feet from a residential district, then the maximum height shall be 75 feet

Design And Performance Standards. Development within the "I" District shall follow the provisions of Article VII General Development Standards.

Section 400.380 "PD" Planned Development District.

[R.O. 2011 §400.380; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006; Ord. No. 2007-47 §§16 — 19, 5-15-2007]

Intent. The intent of the Planned Development District is to facilitate the development of large scale projects or for the development of difficult sites due to topographic or other environmental considerations in such a manner as to allow one (1) or more of the following objectives to be obtained:

Flexibility in design and to take the greatest advantage of natural land, farms, trees, historical and other features.

Accumulation of large areas of usable open space for recreation, preservation of natural amenities and provision of community facilities.

Creation of a variety of dwelling types in compatible arrangements that give the home occupant greater choice in selecting types of environmental and living units.

Clustering of one (1) residential type for better use of land and open space.

Allowance of sufficient freedom for the developer to take a creative approach to the use of land and related physical development, as well as utilizing innovative techniques to enhance the visual character of the City.

Efficient use of land which may result in reduction in development and maintenance costs of street and utility systems.

Establishment of criteria for the inclusion of compatible associated uses to complement the residential areas within the "PD" District.

The Planned Development District shall not be used to circumvent the requirements of the applicable zoning district prior to rezoning to "PD". While a limited number of the requirements of the existing zoning district may be modified, the proposed "PD" District as a whole shall meet development standards no less stringent than the existing zoning district.

Permitted Uses/Classifications. Planned developments shall be classified based upon the types of uses permitted within the development. There shall be four (4) types of planned developments:

Residential. Planned developments which consist of one (1) or more dwelling types.

Public/semi-public. Planned developments which consist of one (1) or more non-residential uses of a religious, public or semi-public, cultural or recreational character.

Commercial or industrial. Planned developments which consist of one (1) or more commercial or industrial uses.

Mixed use. Planned developments which consist of one (1) or more residential, public/semi-public and/or commercial or industrial uses.

Zoning Property To A Planned District. A tract of land may be zoned to "PD" only upon approval of a preliminary development plan. A preliminary development plan shall be submitted and reviewed in accordance with the provisions outlined in Section 400.250 Development Plan Applications.

Building In A Planned District. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building in a Planned District, a final development plan shall be submitted and approved in accordance with the provisions outlined in Section 400.250 Development Plan Applications.

Development Standards. Development within a "PD" District shall be in accordance with the following standards:

Comprehensive master plan. The proposed preliminary development plan must substantially conform to the approved Comprehensive Master Plan for the City, including land use, density of development, major street location, parks and open space land, storm water management, sanitary sewer and water distribution.

Landscaping and screening. Planned developments shall provide for adequate landscaping and effective screening for off-street parking areas and for areas where non-residential use or high density residential use may be detrimental to lower density areas. Required yards shall be maintained with grass, trees and shrubbery. The conceptual landscape plan submitted in conjunction with preliminary plat approval shall depict the ability to meet the minimum landscape requirements of the site plan review ordinance.

Open space. Thirty percent (30%) of the net land area must be devoted to open space. "Open space" means land area of the site not covered by buildings, parking or maneuvering areas, but includes canopied recreational and pedestrian areas and private yards, if any.

A planned development shall provide common areas reserved for recreational or scenic purposes which shall be equal in area to the total amount of area by which each lot was reduced below the minimum lot size required in the zoning district in which the development is located.

Ownership and control of common areas and open space shall be by the homeowners' association, condominium association or similar organization with authority to collect funds from its members for improvement and maintenance of the common areas.

Design. The site design must respect and enhance the physical and natural qualities of the site and retain the positive qualities of the existing environment. It should utilize existing topographic features and improvements, where feasible, and shall be located to complement and conform to the site topography, rather than change the site to accommodate a preconceived site design.

Utilitarian areas. Areas which shall be visually de-emphasized in design of the site are utilitarian areas such as loading docks, mechanical equipment, storage areas and trash enclosures. These areas should be located away from high exposure areas of the building and site, i.e., along street frontages or other highly visible portions of the site. When such utilitarian areas are visible from adjacent property or public rights-of-way, screening shall be provided.

Net density. The net density within a "PD" District shall be computed by dividing the total number of proposed dwelling units within the development by the gross development acreage, less dedicated public right-of-way.

Minimum size. A "PD" District shall contain a minimum of ten (10) contiguous acres of land, except that the minimum size limitation may be waived through the approval process for sites which are difficult to develop due to extreme topographic conditions, excessive floodplain coverage or other environmental conditions, to provide for the preservation of said natural features.

Fire access. All developments shall be designed as required by the fire codes to facilitate entry of emergency vehicles onto the site without negotiating tight turns or requiring backing of said vehicles. All fire protection systems must be in place and in compliance with all adopted fire codes.

Minimum floor area. The minimum floor area, finished for living purposes, shall be determined by the type of dwelling type proposed. The minimum floor area for each type of residential unit within the "PD" District shall be:

	Dwelling Type	Minimum Floor Area
	Detached single-family	900 square feet ground floor/1,500 square feet total
	Patio home	800 square feet ground floor/1,200 square feet total
	2 units attached	1,100 square feet
	3 units attached	1,000 square feet
	4 units attached	1,000 square feet average of all units/850 square feet minimum
	More than 4 units attached	1,000 square feet average of all units/750 square feet minimum

Failure To Begin Development. If no substantial construction has begun or no use established in the planned development within a twelve (12) month period from the date of approval of the final development plan or been initiated in subsequent phases of the development within twelve (12) months of the approved phasing schedules, the proposed development shall be republished for public hearing and reconsideration of the approved "PD" zoning district and preliminary development plan.

Change Of Ownership. Should property in a Planned Development District change ownership after approval of the final development plan, the new owner shall be responsible for compliance with all restrictions or conditions which are applicable to the approved development plan and will be required either to complete the plan as approved or make formal application for a new development plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 400.250 Development Plan Applications.

Section 400.390 "GP" General Planned Development District.

[R.O. 2011 §400.390; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006]

Purpose And Intent. The General Planned Development District was intended to better ensure that development of land in blighted areas is generally compatible and does not interfere with or impair efforts towards blight removal.

Holding District. The "GP" District shall be a holding district. No development shall occur within a "GP" District until the property has been rezoned to a different district. Additionally, no property shall be rezoned to a "GP" District.

Existing Uses And Structures. Uses and structures currently in existence in a "GP" District may continue in accordance with the approved development plan. Minor site improvements and alterations may be permitted without the necessity to rezone the property. Such improvements and alterations shall be in accordance with the development standards established in Section 400.380 "PD" Planned Development District. In no event shall the following improvements and alterations be approved without rezoning the property:

A ten percent (10%) or greater increase in building height.

A ten percent (10%) or greater increase in floor area, building coverage or impervious surface.

A ten percent (10%) decrease in open space.

Section 400.400 Use Regulations.

[R.O. 2011 §400.400; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006]

Uses regulated by the City are located in Section 400.410 "Use Table".

Permitted (By Right). Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with a "P" are "permitted by right" and shall be permitted in such zoning district, subject to any additional regulations as may be indicated in the "conditions" column and all other requirements of this Chapter.

Special Uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with an "S" are "special uses" and shall be permitted in such zoning district if reviewed and approved in accordance with the procedures of Section 400.230 Special Use Permit Applications. Special uses shall be subject to any additional regulations as may be indicated in the "conditions" column and all other requirements of this Chapter.

Not Permitted. Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with a shaded box are "not permitted" and are not allowed in such zoning district unless otherwise expressly permitted by other regulations of this Chapter.

Conditions. A letter in the "conditions" column of the Use Table refers to additional regulations which are applicable to a particular use in one (1) or more of the districts that such use is allowed. The specific regulations of each "condition" appear in Article V Additional Regulations ("Conditions").

Uses Not Listed. Uses not listed in the Use Table may be allowed after review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval from the Board of Aldermen. Conditions may be required in order for the use to be permitted.

Section 400.410 Use Table.

[R.O. 2011 §400.410; Ord. No. 2006-170 §1, 12-19-2006; Ord. No. 1670, 7-16-2019; Ord. No. 1894, 2-7-2023]

Residential Uses In Residential And Planned Districts
	"R-1"	"R-2"	"R-3"	"PD"	Conditions (See Section 400.430)
P = Permitted; S = Special use permit required; shaded boxes = non-permitted uses or no conditions
Animals	P	P	P		A
Day care, limited (1 — 10)	P	P	P	P	B
Duplex		P	P	P
Group home, limited (1 — 7)	P	P	P	P	C
Modular home	P	P	P	P	D
Multi-family		P	P	P	E
Patio home	P	P	P	P
Single-family, attached		P	P	P	F
Single-family, detached	P	P	P	P

Non-Residential Uses In Business And Planned Districts
	"CPO"	"C-1"	"I"	"PD"	Conditions (See Section 400.440)
P = Permitted; S = Special use permit required; shaded boxes = non-permitted uses or no conditions
Accessory residential		P		P	A
Adult entertainment establishment			S		B
Agricultural processing			S
Agricultural sales/service			P	P
Agriculture, general			S	P	C
Airport or airstrip			S	P
Animal care, general			P	P	D
Animal care, limited		P	P	P	D
Asphalt or concrete plant			S
Bank/financial institution	P	P		P
Bar or tavern		P		P	E
Basic industry			P
Cabinet/carpentry shop		S	P	P
Campground			P	P
Car wash			P	P
Charitable institutions	P	S	P	P	F
Club, private		P	P	P
College or university	P	P	P	P
Communication tower		S	S	S	G
Compost facility			S	P	H
Comprehensive Marijuana Cultivation Facility			P	P	O
Comprehensive Marijuana Dispensary Facility		P	P	P	O
Comprehensive Marijuana-Infused Products Manufacturing Facility			P	P	O
Convenience store (may include gasoline sales)		P	P	P	I
Cultural service	P	P	P	P
Fireworks sales and wholesale		P	P	P	J
Flextech			P	P
Food/bakery product manufacturing			P	P
Freight terminal			P	P
Funeral home		S	P	P
Gaming casinos and associated facilities				P	K
Gas and fuel storage			S
General contractor, construction services			P	P
Government service	P	P	P	P
Hazardous operation			S	S
Health and recreation club, private facilities	P	P	P	P
Heliport or helipad			P	P
Hospital		S	P	P	F
Hotel or motel		S	P	P
Kennel		S	P	P	D
Laundry service			P	P
Manufacturing assembly			P	P
Marijuana testing facility			P	P
Medical marijuana cultivation facility			P	P	O
Medical marijuana dispensary facility		P	P	P	O
Medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing facility			P	P	O
Medical service	P	P	P	P
Microbusiness Dispensary Facility		P	P	P	O
Microbusiness Wholesale Facility			P	P	O
Modular units as temporary facilities		S	S	S	L
Office, general	P	P	P	P
Pawnshop
Payday loan operation
Printing and publishing		P	P	P
Post office		P	P	P
Recreation and entertainment (indoor and outdoor)		S	S	S
Repair service		P	P	P
Restaurant		P		P	E
Retail sales and service		P	P	P
Service station, truck stop			S	P
Tattoo parlor
Transitional living center			P	P	M
Transportation facility			P	P	O
Vehicle/equipment sales			P	P	N
Vehicle/equipment storage yard			P	P	N
Vehicle repair			P	P	I and N
Vocational school		S	P	P
Warehousing/residential storage (mini-storage)			P	P
Warehousing/wholesale			P	P
Welding/machine shop			P	S

Uses Allowed In Residential, Business And Planned Districts
	"R-1"	"R-2"	"R-3"	"CPO"	"C-1"	"I"	"PD"	Conditions (See Section 400.450)
P = Permitted; S = Special use permit required; shaded boxes = non-permitted uses or no conditions
Assisted living		S	P	P	S		P
Cemetery	S	S	S		S	S	P	A
Convalescent care	S	S	P	P	S		P	B
Day care, commercial			S		S	P	P	C
Golf course	S	S	S		S	S	P	D
Group home, general (8+)			S		S	P	P	E
Parks and recreation, public	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Religious assembly	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	F
Safety service	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Schools — elementary, middle or high	P	P	P	P	S	S	P
Utility, major	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Utility, minor	P	P	P	P	P	P	P