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Title 17 — ZONING

§ 17.96

Riverside County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Riverside County

17.96.030 - Industrial park plot plan.

Applications for an industrial park plot plan shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.216. In addition to the requirements of Chapter 17.216, the application shall contain:

A.

A description of the proposed industrial operation in sufficient detail to fully describe the nature and extent of the proposed use;

B.

Plans or reports describing proposed methods for handling traffic, noise, glare, odor, vibration, hazardous gases, liquids and other materials;

C.

Plans or reports showing proposed method for treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial and toxic waste materials;

D.

An architectural perspective of all buildings and grounds showing the relationship of the proposed development to adjacent properties.

(Ord. 348, § 10.3)

17.96.040 - Development standards.

The following standards of development are required in the I-P zone:

A.

The minimum lot size shall be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet with a minimum average lot width of one hundred (100) feet.

B.

The maximum height of all structures, including buildings, shall be thirty-five (35) feet at the yard setback line. Any portion of a structure that exceeds thirty-five (35) feet in height shall be set back from each yard setback line not less than two feet for each one foot in height that is in excess of thirty-five (35) feet. All buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height, unless a height up to seventy-five (75) feet for buildings, or one hundred five (105) feet for other structures is specifically permitted under the provisions of section 17.172.230.

C.

A minimum fifteen (15) percent of the site shall be landscaped and automatic irrigation shall be installed.

D.

A minimum twenty-five (25) foot setback shall be required on any street. A minimum ten (10) foot strip adjacent to the street line shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained, except for designated pedestrian and vehicular accessways. The remainder of the setback may be used for off-street automobile parking, driveways or landscaping.

E.

The minimum sideyard setback shall equal not less than ten (10) feet for the two side lot areas combined.

F.

The minimum rear yard setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.

G.

A minimum fifty (50) foot setback shall be required on any boundary where the industrial property abuts a residential or commercially zoned property. A minimum of twenty (20) feet of the setback shall be landscaped, unless a tree screen is approved, in which case the setback area may be used for automobile parking, driveways or landscaping. Block walls or other fencing may be required.

H.

Parking, loading, trash and service areas shall be screened by structures or landscaping. They shall be located in such a manner as to minimize noise or odor nuisance. Block walls or other fencing may be required.

I.

Outside storage shall be screened with structures or landscaping. Landscaping shall be placed in a manner adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the area so that materials stored are screened from view. If a nonscreened exhibit of products is proposed, it shall be part of the industrial park plot plan, and shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the street line.

J.

Automobile parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.188.

K.

All new utilities shall be underground.

L.

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) feet.

M.

All signs shall be in conformance with Chapter 17.252.

N.

All lighting, including spotlights, floodlights, 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.

O.

Emergency shelters. In addition to all other development standards of the I-P Zone, the following development standards shall apply to emergency shelters:

1.

For purposes of this section, the term "client" shall mean a homeless person who uses the facilities of an emergency shelter to eat, shower or sleep but is not a staff member.

2.

A minimum of one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet of floor area shall be provided for each client served (eating, showering or sleeping) at any one time. one bed shall be provided for each client sleeping at the emergency shelter.

3.

The minimum interior waiting and client intake area for a shelter with fourteen (14) or fewer beds shall be one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet. The minimum interior waiting and client intake area for a shelter with fifteen (15) or more beds shall be two hundred (200) square feet.

4.

The minimum exterior waiting and client intake area for a shelter with fourteen (14) or fewer beds shall be four hundred fifty (450) square feet. The minimum exterior waiting and client intake area for a shelter with fifteen (15) or more beds shall be nine hundred (900) square feet.

5.

The following off-street parking shall be provided: one space each for the maximum number of employees who will be present on the site at the same time and one space for each size client beds in the shelter, rounded up to the nearest whole number.

6.

Outdoor lighting shall be provided in all parking areas, exterior waiting and client intake areas, and outdoor common areas.

7.

If the emergency shelter accommodates both men and women, separate sleeping, lavatory and bathing areas shall be provided for men and for women.

8.

An emergency shelter shall have a manager and at least one (2) other staff member present on site during all hours of operation. If the emergency shelter accommodates both men and women, one employee, manager or staff member, of each sex shall be present during all hours of operation. The manager and all staff members shall be persons who maintain a separate residence.

9.

No client shall be allowed to stay more than three hundred (300) total days within any twelve-month period or more than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days.

No emergency shelter shall be located on a lot where any lot line of such lot is within three hundred (300) feet of any lot line of a lot where another emergency shelter is located.

11.

No emergency shelter shall be located within one thousand seven hundred (1,700) feet of any point on the centerline of a runway of a public-use airport if the runway is less than six thousand (6,000) feet in length. No emergency shelter shall be located within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of any point on the centerline of a runway of a public-use airport if the runway is six thousand (6,000) feet or more in length but less than twelve thousand (12,000) feet in length. No emergency shelter shall be located within three thousand (3,000) feet of any point on the centerline of a runway of a public-use airport or a military airport if the runway is twelve thousand (12,000) feet or more in length.

12.

The maximum number of beds in an emergency shelter shall be eleven (11) when the emergency shelter is located within twenty-one thousand five hundred (21,500) feet of any point on the centerline of a runway of a public-use airport or located within forty-three thousand three hundred (43,300) feet of any point on the centerline of a runway of a military airport. In all other instances, the maximum number of beds in an emergency shelter shall be seventy-five (75).

P.

Notwithstanding the requirements of Chapter 17.196 to the contrary, any variance from the development standards of this section shall be heard by the planning director pursuant to section 17.216.050(B) unless the proposed use also requires approval of a conditional or public use permit.

(Ord. 348.375, 1995; Ord. 348.3584, 1994; Ord. 348.3420, 1992; Ord. 348.3217, 1990; Ord. 348.3023, 1989; Ord. 348.2414, 1984; Ord. 348.1880, 1980; Ord. 348.1481, 1975; Ord. 348.1356, 1974; Ord. 348.1349, 1974; Ord. 348.1327, 1974; Ord. 348.1201, 1974; Ord. 348.1023, 1972; Ord. 348 § 10.4)

(Ord. 348.4706, §§ 4, 5, 3-22-2011)

Chapter 17.97 - SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 229

Sections:

17.97.010 - Planning Areas 1 and 5.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 1 and 5 of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article IXb, Section 9.50 of Ordinance No. 348. Furthermore, the additional uses permitted pursuant to Sections 9.50(a)(1), (30), (31), (32), (52) and (64), Sections 9.50(b)(7), (9) and (15) are also permitted.

B.

The development standards for Planning Areas 1 and 5 of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those standards set forth in Article IXb, Section 9.53 of Ordinance No. 348.

C.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article IXb of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4521 § 1 (part), 2007)

17.97.020 - Planning Areas 2 and 9.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 2 and 9 of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Sections 6.1(a)(2) and (3); and (b)(3), (5), (7), and (8) shall not be permitted.

B.

The development standards for Planning Areas 2 and 9 of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standard set forth in Article VI, Section 6.2(b) shall be deleted and replaced with the following:

1.

The minimum lot size shall be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

C.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4521 § 1 (part), 2007)

17.97.030 - Planning Areas 3, 7 and 8.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 3, 7, and 8 of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Sections 6.1(a)(2) and (3); and (b)(3), (5), (7) and (8) shall not be permitted.

B.

The development standards for Planning Areas 3, 7, and 8 of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development

standard set forth in Section 6.2(b) shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

1.

The minimum lot size shall be twelve thousand (12,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

C.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4521 § 1 (part), 2007)

17.97.040 - Planning Area 4.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Area 4 of Specific Plan No. 229 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 Sections 8.100(a)(1), and (b)(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100(a) shall include public schools.

B.

The development standards for Planning Area 4 of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

C.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4521 § 1 (part), 2007)

17.97.050 - Planning Areas 6, 8A, 8B, 10, 13A, 13B and 13C.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 6, 8A, 8B, 10, 13A, 13B and 13C of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348, except that uses permitted pursuant to Sections 8.100(a)(l), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100(a) shall also include open space and trails.

B.

The development standards for Planning Areas 6, 8A, 8B, 10, 13A, 13B and 13C of Specific Plan No. 229 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

C.

Except as provided above, all other requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4521 § 1 (part), 2007)

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