§ 19.355

The purpose of regulating pawn shop establishments is to ensure security and compatibility with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §50, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Pawn shop establishments, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 7331 §50, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to pawn shop establishments unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Site location standards.

1.

The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a public or private school (kindergarten through twelfth grade), assemblies of people—non-entertainment or public park, as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space containing the business to the nearest property line of the school, assemblies of people—non-entertainment or park site.

2.

The business shall not be located within 100 feet of any existing residential dwelling or property zoned for residential uses as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space containing the business to the nearest property line of the residential zoned property.

3.

The business shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter or business licensed by the State of California for off- or on-sale of alcoholic beverages as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space of the business applying for the discretionary permit to the nearest property line of the site containing the existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing, transitional housing and transitional housing development or business licensed by the State of California for off- or on-sale of alcoholic beverages.

The business shall be in a location that is fully visible from a public street with an unobstructed view from the public street for public safety.

B.

Operation and development standards.

1.

The business shall have lighting to provide illumination for security and safety of parking and access areas in accordance with Chapter 19.556 of the Zoning Code.

2.

A security plan shall be provided to the Riverside Police Department and Planning Division for review and approval.

3.

The business window shall not be tinted or obscured in any way, including by temporary or painted window signs, and the interior lighting of the business shall remain at adequate levels to clearly see into the business from the exterior of the business.

4.

A sign shall be posted in the front of the business indicating that no loitering is permitted per the Riverside Municipal Code.

5.

Prior to occupancy of the business, the business owner shall sign a trespass authority letter authorizing the Riverside Police Department to enforce trespass law. A copy of this letter shall be provided to the Planning Division.

6.

No outdoor pay phones shall be permitted on any such premises.

(Ord. 7331 §50, 2016; Ord. 7158 §9, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.355.040 - Modifications.

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered in conjunction with the required Minor Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. 7331 §50, 2016)

Chapter 19.360 - PLANT NURSERIES—RETAIL

19.360.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of establishing regulations for plant nurseries - retail is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

• (Ord. 7331 §51, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.360.020 - Applicability and permit requirements.

The growing of nursery plants with associated retail sales, as defined in Article X (Definitions), is allowed as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter.

For the purposes of this chapter and Title, two types of plant nurseries are established as regulated uses:

A.

Plant nurseries in the R-1 and R-3 zones

B.

Plant nurseries that may be permitted in zones other than R-1 and R-3

(Ord. 7331 §51, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.360.030 - Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions shall apply to plant nurseries-retail located in the R-1 and R-3 zones unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Plant nurseries in the R-1 and R-3 Zones.

Site location standards.

a.

The site shall have a minimum lot area of one acre.

b.

The facility shall be located on an arterial or collector street as designated on the Master Plan of Roadways (Figure CCM-4) in the General Plan.

2.

Operation and development standards.

a.

All buildings, structures or improvements shall be located at least 20 feet from any property line.

b.

All buildings and structures shall not exceed 20 feet in height.

c.

All storage of non-plant material shall be in a completely enclosed building or within a masonry wall enclosure at least six feet in height.

d.

No outdoor telephone bell or paging system shall be used.

B.

Plant nurseries in zones other than R-1 and R-3.

Operation and development standards.

a.

All storage of non-plant material shall be in a completely enclosed building or within a masonry wall enclosure at least six feet in height.

b.

No outdoor telephone bell or paging system shall be used.

(Ord. 7331 §51, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.360.040 - Modifications.

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered in conjunction with the required Minor Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. 7331 §51, 2016)

Chapter 19.370 - RECREATIONAL FACILITIES—COMMERCIAL (BILLIARD PARLORS AND POOL HALLS)

19.370.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of regulating billiard parlors and pool halls is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §53, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.370.020 - Applicability and permit requirements.

Recreational facilities, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, subject to the requirements contained in this chapter and shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 5.28, Poolrooms, of the Riverside Municipal Code. (Ord. 7331 §53, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.370.030 - Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to billiard parlors and pool halls, unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Any billiard parlor or pool hall shall only be established, located, or operated where permitted only within the ascribed distances of the certain specified land uses or zones set forth here. These distances shall be measured from the closest point upon the outside walls of the building containing the billiard parlor or pool hall to the nearest point upon the outside walls or property lines of the building or property of concern.

1.

The business shall not be located within 600 feet of any school (kindergarten through twelfth grade), assemblies of people—non-entertainment, or park, as measured from the building walls of the billiard/pool hall to the nearest property line of the uses listed above, except in the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, as defined in Article X (Definitions), where the 600-foot distance restriction does not apply. However, in the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee shall consider distances from the above-listed uses for the purpose of achieving compatibility of the business with neighboring uses as part of the review process.

2.

The business shall not be located within 100 feet of any residential dwelling unit or residential zone, as measured from the building walls of the billiard/pool hall to the nearest property line of the uses listed above. This provision shall not be mandatory with regard to residential uses that are a part of a mixed-use zone or mixed-use project.

B.

At all times, each billiard parlor or pool hall operator shall maintain adult attendants on the premises, the number of which shall be set forth in the approved discretionary permit.

C.

Each billiard parlor or pool hall shall prohibit persons 17 years of age and under from using any of the facilities prior to 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

D.

Hours of operation shall be determined based upon the sensitivity of the area surrounding the proposed billiard parlor during the approval of the discretionary permit.

E.

Signage informing the public of the prohibition on the use of drugs, smoking, loud conduct, age restrictions, and the hours of operation shall be posted and plainly visible to customers within the establishment in at least two locations.

F.

Billiard parlors and pool halls that have been authorized to serve alcoholic beverages shall enforce a customer dress code, which at a minimum shall prohibit gang-related attire. The dress code shall be posted at all public entrances.

G.

Any and all forms of gambling are prohibited.

H.

Soundproofing shall be provided sufficient to prevent noise and vibrations from penetrating into surrounding properties or building lease spaces.

I.

A security plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Police Department as a part of the discretionary permit application demonstrating and committing to the provision of adequate on-site security.

(Ord. 7331 §53, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)