The board of supervisors has enacted the following provisions to provide minimum development standards for alcoholic beverage sales in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. These standards are designed to provide for the appropriate development of alcoholic beverage sales and to protect the health, safety and welfare of county residents by furthering awareness of laws relative to drinking.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 18.48(a))

A.

The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption shall only be allowed in the following zones, provided a conditional use permit has been approved pursuant to Chapter 17.200: R-R, C-1/C-P, C-P-S and C-R.

B.

The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption shall only be allowed in the following zones provided a conditional use permit has been approved pursuant to Section 18.28 of this ordinance: R-R, C-1/C-P, C-P-S, C-R and MU.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 18.48(b))

(Ord. No. 348.4818, § 38, 12-15-2015; Ord. No. 348.4896, § 1, 12-11-2018)

1.

A conditional use permit shall be required for the concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuels and alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption.

2.

A conditional use permit shall be required for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption in all zoning classifications, excluding C/V, where such zoning would permit the sale with plot plan approval or conditional use permit approval, however, that the provisions of subsection B.1. shall not apply to a retail commercial establishment which: (1) contains at least twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of interior floor space and is primarily engaged in the sale of groceries; and (2) does not sell motor vehicle fuels.

3.

Such facilities shall not be situated in such a manner that vehicle traffic from the facility may reasonably be believed to be a potential hazard to a school, church, public park or playground.

4.

Notice of hearing shall be given to all owners of property within one thousand (1,000) feet of the subject facility, to any elementary school or secondary school district within whose boundaries the facility is located and to any public entity operating a public park or playground within one thousand (1,000) feet of the subject facility. The planning director may require that additional notice be given, in a manner the director deems necessary or desirable, to other persons or public entities.

5.

The following additional development standards shall apply to the concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuels and alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption:

a.

The owner of each location and the management at each location shall educate the public regarding driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages, minimum age for purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages, driving with open containers and the penalty associated with violation of these laws. In addition, the owner and management shall provide health warnings about the consumption of alcoholic beverages. This educational requirement may be met by posting prominent signs, decals or brochures at points of purchase. In addition, the owner and management shall provide adequate training for all employees at the location as to these matters.

b.

No displays of beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages shall be located within five feet of any building entrance or checkout counter.

c.

Cold alcoholic beverages shall be sold from, or displayed in, the main, permanently affixed electrical coolers only.

d.

No beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages advertising shall be located on gasoline islands; and no lighted advertising for beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages shall be located on the exterior of buildings or within window areas.

e.

Employees selling Alcoholic Beverages between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. shall be at least 21 years of age.

f.

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

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 18.48(c))

(Ord. No. 348.5028, § 1, 3-11-2025)

Additional development standards may be required as conditions of approval.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 18.48(d))