§ 17.140
Riverside County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Riverside County
17.140.030 - Development standards. ¶
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;
4.
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)
17.140.040 - Effective date. ¶
The provisions of this chapter shall take effect thirty (30) calendar days after their adoption.
(Ord. 348.4321 (part), 2006)
Chapter 17.142 - WINE COUNTRY ZONES (WC)
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- § 17.168
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- § 17.172
- § 17.176
- § 17.180
- § 17.188
- § 17.192
- § 17.196
- § 17.200
- § 17.206
- § 17.208
- § 17.212
- § 17.216
- § 17.220
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- § 17.228
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- § 17.240
- § 17.244
- § 17.248
- § 17.252
- § 17.254
- § 17.256
- § 17.260
- § 17.264
- § 17.268
- § 17.272
- § 17.276
- § 17.277
- Chapter 17.280 — AMENDMENTS AND CHANGE OF ZONE
- Chapter 17.291 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
- Chapter 17.294 — ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS[[25]]