Chapter 17.140 — C-C/V COMMERCIAL CITRUS/VINEYARD ZONE

Chapter 17.140 - C-C/V COMMERCIAL CITRUS/VINEYARD ZONE*

Sections:

17.140.010 - Intent.

The board of supervisors ("board") finds that there is a need in the county of Riverside for a zone classification within the "Citrus Vineyard Rural Policy Area" of the Riverside County general plan that would encourage agricultural cultivation, vineyards, and wineries that would preserve the rural lifestyle, winemaking atmosphere and long term viability of wine industry where such activities are occurring and that would protect such areas from incompatible uses which could result in reduced agricultural productivity and increased urbanization within the policy area. The board further finds that there is a need in the county of Riverside for small-scale, commercial uses that would not require a high level of public services and that would enhance the agricultural activities occurring in the policy area. The commercial-citrus/vineyard (CC/V) zone classification is intended to meet the above-referenced objectives and is used very meticulously.

In conjunction with development, the use of rural road standards as outlined in Ordinance No. 460 (Regulating the Division of Land) shall be implemented so as to reinforce the intent of this zone classification. The introduction of curbs, gutters, and streetlights shall be discouraged.

(Ord. 348.4321 (part), 2006)

17.140.020 - Uses permitted.

A.

The following uses are permitted in the C-C/V zone provided a plot plan has first been obtained pursuant to section 17.216.010 of this title:

1.

Bakery shops;

2.

Confectionary and candy stores;

3.

Florist shops;

4.

Gift, antique, curio, and art supply shops;

5.

Ice cream shops;

6.

Museums;

7.

One on-site operator's residence, which may be located in a commercial building;

8.

Produce markets;

9.

Tourist information centers;

10.

Day spas;

11.

Coffee and donut shops;

12.

Restaurants, excluding drive-thru restaurants;

Real estate offices;

14.

Feed and grain sales;

15.

Retail nurseries, horticultural, and garden supply stores;

16.

The outside storage of materials, such as irrigation equipment and farm machinery, is allowed provided the materials are used in conjunction with a farm. Otherwise, the amount of outside storage materials is limited to one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum height of three feet on parcels less than one-half acre and two hundred (200) square feet with a maximum height of three feet for parcels on one-half acre or more.

17.

Child day care center.

B.

Any use that is not specifically listed in Subsection A. may be considered a permitted or conditionally permitted use provided that the planning director finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsection. Such a use is subject to the permit process which governs the category in which it falls.

(Ord. 348.4321 (part), 2006)

(Ord. No. 348.4596, § 26, 2-10-2009; Ord. 348.4713, § 18, 11-9-2010)

A.

The following standards shall apply to all development within the C-C/V zone:

1.

The minimum lot size shall be two and one-half acres;

2.

Building and structures shall be designed in a "rural" or "wine country" theme;

3.

The minimum front setback shall be ten (10) feet;

Side and rear setbacks shall be five feet;

5.

No building or structure shall exceed forty (40) feet in height unless a greater height is specifically permitted pursuant to section 17.172.230 of this title;

6.

Lots shall be provided with adequate water service by either a district water system or by individual wells;

7.

Adequate soil percolation for septic use shall be required;

8.

The circulation system within the area shall be able to accommodate the projected increase in traffic from the proposed land use;

9.

Roads crossing drainage channels shall be constructed so as to provide for proper drainage, and drainage channels shall be constructed so as to avoid undermining or eroding the roadbed;

10.

Curbs, gutters and streetlights shall be discouraged;

11.

Development shall be coordinated with existing and planned recreational trails and bike paths, when appropriate;

12.

All new utilities shall be installed underground except electrical lines rated at 33kV or greater;

13.

All exterior lighting, including spotlights, floodlights, electric reflectors and other means of illumination for signs, structures, landscaping, parking, loading, unloading and similar areas, shall be focused, directed, and arranged to prevent glare and direct illumination of streets or adjoining property. All nonessential lighting shall be operated by a timer and shall be turned off after the close of business operations. Compliance with the low-sodium lighting provisions of Ordinance No. 655 is required;

14.

On-site advertising signs shall be compatible with the wine-making atmosphere established by the "Citrus Vineyard Rural Policy Area" policies of the Riverside County general plan and be in compliance with county requirements concerning signage;

15.

Automobile parking spaces shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.188 of this title and shall be consistent with the rural standards of the "Citrus Vineyard Rural Policy Area" of the Riverside County general plan;

16.

Landscaping, in excess of that specified in Chapter 17.188 of this title, shall be required. The use of grapevine material shall be encouraged;

17.

Loading, trash, and service areas shall be screened by structures or landscaping and shall be located and designed in such a manner as to minimize noise and odor nuisances to adjacent properties;

18.

Outside storage areas and the materials therein shall be screened from view by structures or landscaping;

19.

All roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from the ground elevation view to a minimum sight distance of one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) square feet.

B.

Design Guidelines. In deciding whether to approve an application for a conditional use permit, a plot plan, or other land use permits, the county shall consider the extent to which the application complies with the provisions of this chapter and the Commercial Citrus Vineyard Policy Area Design Guidelines (the Guidelines). Applicants are strongly advised to consider the county approved C-C/V Zone Guidelines in formulating the above-referenced applications.

(Ord. 348.4321 (part), 2006)

The provisions of this chapter shall take effect thirty (30) calendar days after their adoption.

(Ord. 348.4321 (part), 2006)