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Title 8 — Animals›Chapter 19.260 — ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

§ 19.375

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

19.375.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of regulating recycling centers, also known as collection and processing centers, for paper, glass, plastic, aluminum and other nonferrous metals is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §54, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.375.020 - Applicability and permit requirements.

Recycling collection and processing centers for paper, glass, plastic, aluminum and other nonferrous metals, 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 §54, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.375.030 - Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to all recycling collection and processing centers unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Any portion of the site not within a completely enclosed building shall be surrounded by a solid masonry wall not less than six feet in height and all materials shall be stored below the level of the wall.

B.

All materials stored out-of-doors shall be kept within completely enclosed storage bins.

C.

All dismantling of assembled materials shall be done within a completely enclosed building.

D.

Baling, shearing and compacting equipment shall be located within a completely enclosed building.

E.

The site shall be fully landscaped on the interior and additional perimeter landscape screening may be required by the Development Review Committee to adequately screen the operation.

F.

The facility shall not substantially increase vehicular traffic on streets in a residential zone.

G.

The site shall be served by streets and highways capable of carrying the quantity and type of traffic generated by such use.

H.

The facility shall be a minimum of 300 feet from any residentially zoned property or from any school (kindergarten through twelfth grade), assemblies of people— non-entertainment, hospital, or similar use involving a large assemblage of people.

I.

Receiving or processing scrap steel or junked cars shall be prohibited.

J.

Plans for a continuing cleaning and maintenance program, as well as the control of noise, odor, dust, litter, and the like, shall be submitted for review and approval.

(Ord. 7331 §54, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.375.040 - Modifications.

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

(Ord. 7331 §54, 2016)

Chapter 19.380 - RECYCLING CENTER—SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS AND MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITIES (MRF)

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  1. Title 19 — ZONING
  2. Title 19 — ZONING
  3. Title 5 — Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations
  4. ▸ Title 8 — Animals
    Overview
    1. § 19.110
    2. § 19.120
    3. Chapter 19.130 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES (BMP, I, AI AND AIR)
    4. Chapter 19.217 — RESIDENTIAL LIVESTOCK OVERLAY ZONE (RL)
    5. ▸ Chapter 19.260 — ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
      Overview
      1. § 19.265
      2. § 19.270
      3. § 19.272
      4. § 19.273
      5. § 19.275
      6. § 19.280
      7. § 19.285
      8. § 19.290
      9. § 19.300
      10. § 19.305
      11. § 19.315
      12. § 19.320
      13. § 19.325
      14. § 19.330
      15. § 19.335
      16. § 19.340
      17. § 19.342
      18. § 19.345
      19. § 19.350
      20. § 19.355
      21. § 19.370
      22. § 19.375
      23. § 19.380
      24. § 19.390
      25. § 19.395
      26. § 19.400
      27. § 19.401
      28. § 19.410
      29. § 19.415
      30. § 19.420
      31. § 19.425
    6. Chapter 19.427 — VEHICLE WHOLESALE BUSINESS
    7. Chapter 19.435 — WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES[[5]]
    8. Chapter 19.443 — TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
    9. Chapter 19.480 — FUELING SYSTEMS—PRIVATE (ABOVE-GROUND TANKS)
    10. Chapter 19.630 — YARD REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS
    11. Chapter 19.770 — SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
    12. Chapter 19.790 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION PERMITS

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