§ 17.104
Riverside County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Riverside County
17.104.030 - Planned industrial developments. ¶
Planned industrial developments are permitted provided a land division has been approved pursuant to Riverside County Ordinance No. 460.
(Ord. 348, § 11.27)
17.104.040 - Development standards. ¶
The following development standards shall apply in the M-M zone:
A.
Lot Size. The minimum lot size shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet with a minimum average width of seventy-five (75) feet, except that a lot size not less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet and an average width of not less than sixty-five (65) feet may be permitted when sewers are available and will be utilized for the development.
B.
Setbacks.
1.
Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a lot zoned R-R, R-1, R-A, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-6, R-T, R-T-R or W-2M, the minimum setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the property line.
2.
Where the front side or rear yard adjoins a lot with a zoning classification other than those specified in subsection (B)(1) of this section, there is no minimum setback.
3.
With the exception of those portions of the setback area for which landscaping is required by subsection E of this section, the setback area may only be used for driveways, automobile parking, or landscaping. A setback area which adjoins a street separating it from a lot with zoning classification other than those zones specified in subsection (B)(1) of this section, may also be used for loading docks.
C.
Height Requirements. The height of structures, including buildings, shall be as follows:
1.
Structures shall not exceed forty (40) feet at the yard setback line.
Buildings shall not exceed fifty (50) feet unless a height up to seventy-five (75) feet is approved pursuant to section 17.172.230.
3.
Structures other than buildings shall not exceed fifty (50) feet unless a height up to one hundred five (105) feet is approved pursuant to section 17.172.230.
4.
Broadcasting antennas shall not exceed fifty (50) feet unless a greater height is approved pursuant to section 17.172.230.
D.
Masonry Wall. Prior to occupancy of any industrial use permitted in this chapter, a six-foot high solid masonry wall or combination landscaped earthen berm and masonry wall shall be constructed on each property line that adjoins any parcel specifically zoned for residential use, unless otherwise approved by the hearing officer or body.
E.
Landscaping.
1.
A minimum of ten (10) percent of the site proposed for development shall be landscaped and irrigated.
2.
A minimum of ten (10) foot strip adjacent to street right-of-way lines shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained, except for designated pedestrian and vehicular access way. Said landscaping strip shall not include landscaping located within the street right-of-way.
3.
A minimum twenty (20) foot strip adjacent to lots zoned R-R, R-1, R-A, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-6, R-T, R-T-R or W- 2-M or separated by a street from a lot with said zoning, shall be landscaped and maintained, unless a tree screen or other buffer treatment is approved by the hearing officer or body. However, in no case shall the landscaping be less than ten (10) feet wide excluding curbing.
F.
Parking Areas. Parking areas shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.188.
G.
Trash Collection Areas. Trash collection areas shall be screened by landscaping or architectural features in such a manner as not to be visible from a public street or from any adjacent residential area.
H.
Outside Storage and Service Areas. Outside storage and service areas may be required to be screened by structures or landscaping.
I.
Utilities. Utilities shall be installed underground except electrical lines rated at 33kV or greater.
J.
Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be required to be enclosed in a building, and roof-mounted accessory equipment may be required to be screened from view.
K.
Lighting. All lighting fixtures, including spot lights, electrical 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 or direct illumination on streets or adjoining property.
(Ord. 348.3053, 1989; Ord. 348 § 11.28)
17.104.050 - Exceptions to development standards. ¶
The development standards contained herein, except lot size, setbacks and height may be waived or modified as part of the plot plan or conditional use permit process if it is determined that the standard is inappropriate for the proposed use, and that the waiver or modification of the standard will not be contrary to the public health and safety.
(Ord. 348, § 11.29)
17.104.060 - Manufacturing plot plan.
Applications for a plot plan shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.216 and in addition to the requirements of that chapter, the application shall contain:
A.
A description of the proposed operation in sufficient detail to fully describe the nature and extent of the proposed use;
B.
Plans or reports showing proposed method for treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial waste.
(Ord. 348.3857, 1999; Ord. 348.3584, 1994; Ord. 348.3053, 1989; Ord. 348.2856, 1988; Ord. 348.2202, 1983; Ord. 348.1664, 1978; Ord. 348.1588, 1977; Ord. 348.1481, 1975; Ord. 348.1429, 1975; Ord. 348.1377, 1974; Ord. 348.1023, 1972; Ord. 348.953, 1972; Ord. 348.666, 1971; Ord. 348.628, 1969; Ord. 348.422, 1966; Ord. 348.401, 1965; Ord. 348.251, 1964; Ord. 348 § 11.30)
Chapter 17.105 - SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 303.
Sections:
17.105.010 - Planning Areas C-5, D-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-6, G-9, G-12, H-1, H-3, H-6, H-10, I-1, I-2, I-3, J-2, J-3, J-5, J-6, J-7, J-8, K-1, K-3, L-2, L-3, M-2, M-3, M-8, and M-9.
(1)
The uses permitted in Planning Areas C-5, D-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-6, G-9, G-12, H-1, H-3, H-6, H-10, I-1, I- 2, I-3, J-2, J-3, J-5, J-6, J-7, J-8, K-1, K-3, L-2, L-3, M-2, M-3, M-8, and M-9 of Specific Plan No. 303 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100.a(1) and (2) and Section b.(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100.a. shall include public parks; community centers; and when the gross acre of a lot is twenty (20) acres or greater, the uses identified under Article XIII, Section 13.1.b. of Ordinance No. 348 shall also be included.
(2)
The development standards for Planning Areas C-5, D-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-6, G-9, G-12, H-1, H-3, H-6, H- 10, I-1, I-2, I-3, J-2, J-3, J-5, J-6, J-7, J-8, K-1, K-3, L-2, L-3, M-2, M-3, M-8, and M-9 of Specific Plan No. 303 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.
(3)
Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.
(Ord. No. 348.4897, § 2a, 11-6-2018)
17.105.020 - Planning Areas A-1, A-3, A-7, E-1, and E-3.
(1)
The uses permitted in Planning Areas A-1, A-3, A-7, E-1, and E-3 of Specific Plan No. 303 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100.b.(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100.a. shall include public parks; community centers; facilities related to large scale recreational uses such as a motor sports race track and facilities related thereto, including but not limited to race track, private garages, clubhouse, tuning shop, observation tower, museum, vehicle display areas and ancillary uses in support thereof; and when the gross area of a lot is twenty (20) acres or greater, the uses identified under Article XIII, Section 13.1.b. of Ordinance No. 348 shall also be included.
(2)
The development standards for Planning Areas A-1, A-3, A-7, E-1, and E-3 of Specific Plan No. 303 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe., Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.
(3)
If Planning Areas A-1, A-3, A-7, E-1, and E-3 are developed with large scale recreational uses such as a motor sports race track and facilities related thereto, the development standards shall be the same as those identified in Article VIIIe., Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the following development standards shall also apply:
(A)
The minimum front yard setback for any building shall be 20 feet.
(B)
The minimum side yard setback for any building shall be five feet.
(4)
Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.
(Ord. No. 348.4897, § 2b, 11-6-2018)
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