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18.01 — INTRODUCTION

Norco Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Norco

§ 18.01.02. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

This Ordinance and its accompanying map shall be known, and may be referred to, as "The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norco." It is adopted as a means for implementing the General Plan, under the provisions of the Government Code of the State of California, Title 7, Planning.

§ 18.01.04. Purpose and Intent.

The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is adopted in order to:

  • (1) Preserve and enhance the distinctive rural and equestrian-oriented environment of Norco and the City's potential for equestrian and other outdoor type recreation activities.

  • (2) Provide the economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of the City's resources.

  • (3) Conserve and promote the public health, safety and general welfare.

  • (4) Encourage the most appropriate use of land consistent with the General Plan.

  • (5) Provide a basis for planning the provisions of public facilities necessary to fulfill the requirements of existing and future development.

§ 18.01.06. General Content.

In order to accomplish the above purposes, this Ordinance regulates the following aspects of land development.

  • (1) The use of land, buildings, or other structures for residences, commerce, industry and other purposes.

  • (2) The design, location, height and size of buildings or structures, yards, courts and other open spaces, the intensity of development; and the amount of building coverage permitted in each zone, among other things.

  • (3) The division of the City of Norco into zones of such shape, size, and number best suited to carry out these purposes, and to provide for their enforcement.

§ 18.01.08. Finding of Fact.

  • (1) The City Council hereby declares that due and careful consideration has been given to the suitability of each and every zone for the regulations applicable to it, and that these regulations are found to best serve the above purposes. The City Council further finds that these regulations are in the public interest, and that due and careful consideration has been given to the relationship between these regulations and the General Plan of the City of Norco.

  • (2) The City Council further finds that the property development standards included in this Ordinance are necessary to preserve the community health, safety and general welfare; to

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assure adequate levels of light, air and density of development; to maintain and enhance the locally-recognized value of community appearance; to promote functional compatibility of uses; to promote the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian, equestrian, and vehicular traffic; and to encourage the development of property in such a manner as not to adversely affect the use and enjoyment of adjoining lands.

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§ 18.02.04

CHAPTER 18.02 DEFINITIONS

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▸Contents — Norco Municipal Code
Norco Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.24 — PLANNING AGENCY
  4. Chapter 2.26 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE…
  5. Chapter 2.02 — OFFICIAL CITY SEAL
  6. Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
  7. Chapter 2.06 — CITY COUNCIL SALARIES
  8. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  9. Chapter 2.12 — DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
  10. Chapter 2.16 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Repealed by Ord. 941)
  11. Chapter 2.18 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  12. Chapter 2.20 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  13. Chapter 2.21 — COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (Repealed by Ord.…
  14. Chapter 2.22
  15. Chapter 2.23 — STREETS, TRAILS AND UTILITIES COMMISSION
  16. Chapter 2.24 — PLANNING AGENCY
  17. Chapter 2.25 — POLICE AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION
  18. Chapter 2.26
  19. Chapter 2.27 — VETERANS COMMISSION
  20. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  21. Chapter 2.32 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  22. Chapter 2.36
  23. Chapter 2.40 — INELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
  24. Chapter 2.44 — GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
  25. Chapter 2.46
  26. Title 3
  27. Chapter 3.20 — RIDING TRAILS FUND
  28. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  29. Chapter 3.30 — VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY PROGRAM
  30. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSOR–TAX COLLECTOR
  31. Chapter 3.05 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  32. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  33. Chapter 3.12
  34. Chapter 3.16 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  35. Chapter 3.20 — RIDING TRAILS FUND
  36. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  37. Chapter 3.26 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY
  38. Chapter 3.28 — CITATION COLLECTION BY CITY
  39. Chapter 3.30 — VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY PROGRAM
  40. Chapter 3.34 — CIVIL PENALTIES
  41. Chapter 3.36 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  42. Chapter 3.40 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM
  43. Chapter 3.50 — WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM…
  44. Chapter 3.60 — WESTERN RIVERSIDE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONS…
  45. Chapter 3.70 — TRADEMARK AND LICENSING PROGRAM
  46. Title 4
  47. Chapter 4.02 — APPLICATIONS
  48. Chapter 4.04 — NOTICE AND HEARING
  49. Chapter 4.06 — ADMINISTRATION
  50. Chapter 4.08 — POLICY
  51. Title 5
  52. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSE
  53. Chapter 5.08 — AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT
  54. Chapter 5.10 — FILMING PERMIT REGULATIONS
  55. Chapter 5.12
  56. Chapter 5.16
  57. Chapter 5.20 — VENDING NEAR PUBLIC SCHOOL
  58. Chapter 5.24 — PRIVATE STREET PATROL SERVICES
  59. Chapter 5.28 — SWAP MEETS
  60. Chapter 5.32 — YARD SALES
  61. Chapter 5.36 — APIARIES
  62. Chapter 5.40 — BINGO GAMES
  63. Chapter 5.44 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
  64. Chapter 5.48 — MASSAGE BUSINESSES
  65. Chapter 5.50 — EMPLOYMENT OF UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS[2 ]
  66. Chapter 5.52 — REGULATION OF TAXI CABS
  67. Chapter 5.54
  68. Title 6
  69. Chapter 6.08 — OLEANDER PLANT—PROHIBITION
  70. Chapter 6.10
  71. Chapter 6.12 — DOGS—LICENSING—CONTROL—RABIES
  72. Chapter 6.16 — CAMP SPACES AND SQUATTER CAMPS
  73. Chapter 6.20
  74. Chapter 6.22 — PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  75. Chapter 6.24 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  76. Chapter 6.28 — USE OF CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS
  77. Chapter 6.32 — EXCAVATIONS
  78. Chapter 6.36 — WATER WELL DRILLING
  79. Chapter 6.42
  80. Chapter 6.45
  81. Chapter 6.48 — PUBLIC DUMP SITES
  82. Chapter 6.56 — CLEANING CESSPOOLS
  83. Chapter 6.60 — CONTROL OF FLIES
  84. Chapter 6.68
  85. Chapter 6.72
  86. Chapter 6.76 — HOG RANCHES
  87. Chapter 6.80 — SWIMMING POOLS AND BATHHOUSES
  88. Chapter 6.84 — COMMERCIAL POULTRY RANCHES
  89. Chapter 6.88 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  90. Chapter 6.90
  91. Title 8
  92. Chapter 8.02 — VOLUNTARY RANCH LICENSE
  93. Chapter 8.04 — RUNNING AT LARGE
  94. Chapter 8.05 — WILD OR VICIOUS ANIMALS
  95. Chapter 8.06 — NEGLECT AND THE ABUSE OF ANIMALS
  96. Chapter 8.07 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS/VICIOUS DOGS
  97. Chapter 8.09 — WORKING ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT
  98. Title 9
  99. Chapter 9.04 — CURFEW
  100. Chapter 9.05
  101. Chapter 9.06
  102. Chapter 9.07 — NOISE REGULATIONS[1 ]
  103. Chapter 9.08 — FIREARMS—USE AND DISCHARGE
  104. Chapter 9.09 — JUVENILE TRUANCY REGULATIONS
  105. Chapter 9.10 — SOCIAL HOST—UNDERAGE DRINKING AND CONSUMPTION A…
  106. Chapter 9.12 — CONCEALED WEAPONS
  107. Chapter 9.16
  108. Chapter 9.20 — FIREWORKS
  109. Chapter 9.28 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  110. Chapter 9.30 — RIVER TRAILS PARK
  111. Chapter 9.36 — ARRESTS FOR VIOLATIONS–AUTHORITY
  112. Chapter 9.40
  113. Chapter 9.50 — AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING
  114. Chapter 9.52 — GRAFFITI PREVENTION, PROHIBITION, REMOVAL AND A…
  115. Chapter 9.53 — CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT
  116. Chapter 9.56 — EQUESTRIAN HELMET REGULATIONS
  117. Chapter 9.60 — ROLLER SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES
  118. Chapter 9.65 — FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
  119. Chapter 9.70 — PUBLIC SKATE PARK FACILITIES
  120. Chapter 9.75
  121. Chapter 9.80 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
  122. Chapter 9.81 — SALE OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  123. Chapter 9.85 — NOVELTY LIGHTERS
  124. Chapter 9.90
  125. Chapter 9.95 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  126. Title 10
  127. Chapter 10.06 — PARKING RESTRICTIONS
  128. Chapter 10.08 — PARKING ENFORCEMENT/VIOLATIONS
  129. Chapter 10.10
  130. Chapter 10.12 — SPEED LIMITS
  131. Chapter 10.16 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES/TRUCKS[2 ]
  132. Chapter 10.18 — MOVEMENT OF OVERLOADS ON CITY STREETS
  133. Chapter 10.20 — VEHICLES WITH THREE WHEELS OR LESS
  134. Chapter 10.28 — OFF-ROAD USE OF VEHICLES
  135. Chapter 10.30 — PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAINTAINED ROADS
  136. Chapter 10.32
  137. Title 12
  138. Chapter 12.04 — CURBS, GUTTERS AND STREET PAVING
  139. Chapter 12.05 — STREET OPENING AND PAVEMENT RESTORATION REGULA…
  140. Chapter 12.08 — ENCROACHMENTS–EXCAVATIONS
  141. Chapter 12.12 — STREET TREES
  142. Chapter 12.16 — REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS
  143. Chapter 12.18
  144. Title 13
  145. Chapter 13.04 — UNDERGROUND WIRING
  146. Chapter 13.08 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATION
  147. Title 14
  148. Chapter 14.08 — PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM WASTES[3 ]
  149. Chapter 14.16
  150. Chapter 14.20 — RECYCLED WATER
  151. Title 15
  152. Chapter 15.04 — MECHANICAL CODE
  153. Chapter 15.05 — PLUMBING CODE
  154. Chapter 15.06 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
  155. Chapter 15.01 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TITLE 15
  156. Chapter 15.02 — BUILDING CODE
  157. Chapter 15.03 — ELECTRICAL CODE
  158. Chapter 15.04 — MECHANICAL CODE
  159. Chapter 15.05 — PLUMBING CODE
  160. Chapter 15.06 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
  161. Chapter 15.07 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
  162. Chapter 15.08 — GREEN BUILDING CODE
  163. Chapter 15.09 — FIRE CODE
  164. Chapter 15.10 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  165. Chapter 15.11 — SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
  166. Chapter 15.12 — SECURITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS
  167. Chapter 15.13 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
  168. Chapter 15.14 — ENERGY CODE
  169. Chapter 15.15 — ADDRESS NUMBERING
  170. Chapter 15.20 — CONSTRUCTION SITE SECURITY
  171. Chapter 15.25 — MOVED BUILDINGS AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
  172. Chapter 15.30 — HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION
  173. Chapter 15.40 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
  174. Chapter 15.60 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  175. Chapter 15.70 — CITY OF NORCO STORMWATER/URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEME…
  176. Chapter 15.90 — CITY OF NORCO GRADING REQUIREMENTS
  177. Chapter 15.100 — SEISMIC HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
  178. Chapter 15.110 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
  179. Chapter 15.120 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
  180. Chapter 15.130 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
  181. Title 17
  182. Chapter 17.16 — TENTATIVE MAP
  183. Chapter 17.28 — MODIFICATIONS–ENDORSEMENT– PENALTIES–VALIDITY
  184. Chapter 17.12
  185. Chapter 17.14 — PARK DEDICATION
  186. Chapter 17.28
  187. Chapter 17.34 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  188. ▸Title 18
    Overview
    1. 18.01 — INTRODUCTION
    2. 18.02 — DEFINITIONS
  189. Chapter 18.03 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND ZONING MAP
  190. Chapter 18.10 — OS-ZONE OPEN SPACE[1 ]
  191. Chapter 18.12
  192. Chapter 18.13 — A-1 ZONE AGRICULTURAL LOW DENSITY
  193. Chapter 18.14 — A-2 ZONE AGRICULTURAL
  194. Chapter 18.15 — R-1 ZONE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY
  195. Chapter 18.16 — ANIMAL-KEEPING OVERLAY (AKO) ZONE
  196. Chapter 18.17
  197. Chapter 18.18
  198. Chapter 18.19 — C-2 ZONE GENERAL COMMERCIAL - DELETED BY ORD. …
  199. Chapter 18.20
  200. Chapter 18.21
  201. Chapter 18.23 — C-4 COMMERCIAL ZONE
  202. Chapter 18.24
  203. Chapter 18.25
  204. Chapter 18.26
  205. Chapter 18.27
  206. Chapter 18.29
  207. Chapter 18.30 — GENERAL PROVISIONS—MISCELLANEOUS
  208. Chapter 18.31
  209. Chapter 18.32
  210. Chapter 18.33 — GENERAL PROVISIONS–SERVICE STATIONS
  211. Chapter 18.35 — GENERAL PROVISIONS–STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES RE…
  212. Chapter 18.37 — SIGNS
  213. Chapter 18.38 — GENERAL PROVISIONS—OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOAD…
  214. Chapter 18.39
  215. Chapter 18.41 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
  216. Chapter 18.42
  217. Chapter 18.43 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS THEREFROM
  218. Chapter 18.45 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  219. Chapter 18.46
  220. Chapter 18.47 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
  221. Chapter 18.48
  222. Chapter 18.49 — VALIDITY AND SEPARABILITY
  223. Chapter 18.50 — BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
  224. Chapter 18.52 — SPECIFIC PLAN
  225. Chapter 18.53
  226. Chapter 18.55 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  227. Chapter 18.56 — CHILD CARE HOMES AND CENTERS
  228. Chapter 18.57 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY REGULATIONS
  229. Chapter 18.58 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE
  230. Chapter 18.59 — BOARDING HOUSES AND GROUP HOMES
  231. Chapter 18.60 — REGULATION OF RECYCLING FACILITIES
  232. Chapter 18.61 — COMMERCIAL TRANSITION OVERLAY (CTO) ZONE
  233. Chapter 18.62 — PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT ZONE
  234. Chapter 18.63 — HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT ZONE
  235. Chapter 18.65 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS
  236. Chapter 18.66 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS[9 ]
  237. Chapter 18.67
  238. Chapter 18.68 — ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS
  239. Chapter 18.69 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
  240. Chapter 18.70 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM
  241. Title 19
  242. Chapter 19.04 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  243. Chapter 19.04 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  244. Title 20
  245. Chapter 20.30 — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PROCESS
  246. Chapter 20.05 — PURPOSE
  247. Chapter 20.10 — DEFINITIONS
  248. Chapter 20.15 — LANDMARKS
  249. Chapter 20.20 — POINT OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
  250. Chapter 20.30 — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PROCESS
  251. Chapter 20.35 — PRESERVATION INCENTIVES
  252. Chapter 20.40 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
  253. Chapter 20.45 — SEVERABILITY
  254. Chapter 20.50 — EQUESTRIAN HISTORIC DISTRICT
  255. Title SR
  256. § SR.010. General Provisions.
  257. § SR.020. Administration and Personnel.
  258. § SR.030. Revenue and Finance.
  259. § SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
  260. § SR.050. Animals.
  261. § SR.060. Health and Safety.
  262. § SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
  263. § SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
  264. § SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
  265. § SR.100. Public Services.
  266. § SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
  267. § SR.120. Subdivisions.
  268. § SR.140. Environment.
  269. Title OL

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