Chapter 19.443 — TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for Two-Unit Developments to ensure compliance with California Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7, otherwise known as Senate Bill 9, while minimizing impacts to surrounding uses and properties.

(Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

Two-unit developments, as defined in Chapter 19.910 (Definitions), are permitted in the R-1, RE, RR, RC, DSP-RES, and NSP-MDR single-family residential zones.

(Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

Applications for two-unit developments shall be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing, subject only to permit requirements applicable to the new construction or alteration of residential dwellings, including but not limited to building permits.

(Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

A two-unit development made pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 shall conform with the following requirements, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21(a) and Section 65913.4(a)(6):

A.

Location. A parcel for a two-unit development or urban lot split shall:

1.

Be located within a Single-Family Zone (R-1, RE, RR, RC, DSP-RES, or NSP-MDR);

2.

Not be located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, with the exception of sites that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or state fire mitigation measures applicable to the development;

3.

Not be located within a mapped 100-year floodplain, wetland, recorded Open Space Easement, mapped Arroyo, or identified for habitat conservation as defined in the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan;

4.

Not be located within a designated hazardous waste site;

5.

Not be located within a Historic District or Neighborhood Conservation Area designated pursuant to Title 20;

6.

Not be located on property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code; and

7.

Not be located on a site that is designated or listed as a City or County Landmark or Structure of Merit, or other historic property designated pursuant to Title 20 or another City or County ordinance.

B.

Eligibility. A parcel is not eligible for a two-unit development if the project would require demolition or alteration of:

1.

More than 25% of the exterior walls of a unit that is occupied by a tenant or has been occupied by a tenant at any time in the previous three years;

2.

Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income;

Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control; and

4.

A parcel containing a unit that was withdrawn from the rental market through an Ellis Act eviction at any time in the last 15 years.

(Ord. 7744, § 6, 2025; Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

19.443.050 - Development standards.

Development pursuant to this Chapter shall comply with the following:

A.

Number of units.

Two-unit developments.

a.

The maximum number of attached or detached primary dwelling units permitted on any lot in a single-family zone is two.

b.

No more than four total dwelling units, inclusive of up to two detached, attached, and junior ADUs pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 4.42, may be constructed on any undivided lot in a single-family zone.

2.

Urban lot splits.

a.

A maximum of two dwelling units of any kind may be constructed on any single-family lot established through an urban lot split pursuant to Chapter 18.085 (Urban Lot Splits) of the Subdivision Code, inclusive of detached, attached, and junior ADUs, for a maximum of four units total on both lots.

b.

The maximum number of units that result from any urban lot split may include primary dwellings, detached, attached, and junior ADUs.

B.

Parking. One on-site covered parking space shall be required per unit.

This requirement may be satisfied by an attached or detached carport or enclosed garage.

Exceptions. No on-site parking shall be required when:

a.

The site is located within one-half mile walking distance of a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code;

b.

The site is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code; or

c.

The site is located within one block of a permanently established car-share vehicle pick-up/drop-off location.

Required parking spaces shall comply with the applicable standards of Chapter 19.580 (Parking and Loading).

C.

Setbacks.

1.

The side and rear yard setbacks for two-unit developments shall be at least four feet.

2.

The front yard setback for two-unit developments shall be as required by the Zone.

3.

Additional setbacks shall not be required for an existing structure or for a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure (i.e., a building reconstructed on the same footprint).

4.

Notwithstanding the above, an application shall not be rejected solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures provided that the structures meet Building Code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance.

D.

Additional requirements for two-unit developments.

1.

Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, all development standards applicable to the construction of a single-family dwelling shall apply to two-unit developments, including but not limited to:

a.

Building height;

b.

Number of stories; and

c.

Lot coverage.

2.

Applicable Chapters. The requirements of the following Chapters of this Title shall apply to two-unit developments:

a.

Chapter 19.440 - Accessory buildings and structures; b. Chapter 19.550 - Fences, walls and landscape materials; c. Chapter 19.554 - Trash/recyclable materials collection area enclosures; d. Chapter 19.555 - Outdoor equipment screening; e. Chapter 19.556 - Outdoor lighting; and f. Chapter 19.580 - Parking and loading. 3. All other development standards contained within Titles 17, 18, and 19 shall apply.

E.

The application of any development standard that would physically prevent the development of up to two primary dwelling units or that would physically preclude either of the two units from being at least 800 square fee in floor area shall be waived. No Variance or other discretionary action shall be required.

F.

Additional requirements for urban lot splits shall be as set forth in Chapter 18.085 (Urban Lot Splits) of the Subdivision Code.

(Ord. 7744, § 7, 2025; Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

19.443.060 - Design standards.

A.

Materials.

a.

On sites already developed with an existing residential unit, the new construction shall be designed and constructed to match the existing dominant roof pitch, paint color and exterior finish materials, including, but not limited to, siding, windows, doors, roofing, light fixtures, hardware, and railings.

b.

Where no development currently exists or where existing development is to be removed, two-unit developments shall be designed so that the units match one another in dominant roof pitch, paint color and exterior building finishes, including, but not limited to, siding, windows, doors, roofing, light fixtures, hardware, and railings.

c.

Design elements and detailing shall be continued completely around the structure. Such elements shall include but not be limited to window types and treatments, trim detailing, and exterior wall materials.

d.

Window and door types and styles shall be consistent on all elevations.

e.

All vents, downspouts, flashings, electrical conduit, etc., shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface unless specifically designed as an accent material.

f.

Exterior building lighting shall be directed downward, have a shielded light source, and be designed so that the light is not directed off site.

B.

Landscaping.

a.

Front and street side yard areas shall be fully landscaped pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.570 (Water Efficient Landscaping and Irrigation) and the Citywide Design Guidelines.

b.

Complete landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits.

c.

Installation of approved landscaping shall be completed prior to release of final occupancy.

(Ord. 7744, § 8, 2025; Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

19.443.070 - Additional requirements.

A.

Short-term rentals.

a.

Units created pursuant to this Chapter shall be rented or leased for a term longer than 30 days.

b.

A Covenant shall be recorded against title to any property developed pursuant to this Chapter restricting rental or lease of any unit on the property for a term longer than 30 days.

B.

Owner occupancy.

a.

Unless the lot on which a two-unit development is constructed was established through an urban lot split pursuant to Chapter 18.085 (Urban Lot Splits) of the Subdivision Code, the owner of the property shall reside in one of the units as their principal residence.

b.

A deed restriction shall be recorded on title to the subject property binding current and future owners to this requirement.

c.

Owner occupancy requirements for two-unit developments constructed on lots established through an urban lot split shall be as set forth in Chapter 18.085 of the Subdivision Code.

C.

Nonresidential uses. Except for permitted home occupations pursuant to Chapter 19.485, non-residential uses shall be prohibited.

(Ord. 7744, § 9, 2025; Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

19.443.080 - Variances.

A.

No variances from the provisions of this Chapter shall be permitted.

B.

Waiver of any development standard necessary to permit the minimum amount of development authorized by California Government Code § 65852.21 shall not require the granting of a Variance or any other discretionary approval.

(Ord. 7744, § 10, 2025; Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

Editor's note— Ord. 7744, § 10, adopted November 4, 2025, repealed § 19.443.080 and renumbered § 19.443.090 and 19.443.100 as §§ 19.443.080 and 19.443.090. Former § 19.443.080 pertained to noticing and derived from Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), adopted 2022.

If any provision of this ordinance or chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance or chapter which can be implemented without the invalid provision or application and to this end the provisions of this ordinance and chapter are declared to be severable.

(Ord. 7744, § 11, 2025; Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)

Editor's note— See editor's note, § 19.443.080.

Chapter 19.445 - AGRICULTURAL FIELD OFFICE

The purpose of regulating agricultural field offices is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §69, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Agricultural field offices, 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 §69, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.445.030 - Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to agricultural field offices unless otherwise specified here.

A.

A minimum lot size of five acres shall be required to establish any agricultural field office.

B.

The use shall be on the same property as and in conjunction with a permitted agricultural use.

C.

The use shall be established within a stick - built, mobile coach or prefabricated structure, attached to or detached from any other building on the property.

D.

The building shall comply with the setback standards established for accessory structures in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures) of the Zoning Code.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 22, 2025; Ord. 7660, § 11, 2024; Ord. 7331 §69, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.445.040 - Modifications.

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

(Ord. 7331 §69, 2016)

Chapter 19.450 - ALCOHOL SALES

The purpose of regulating the sale of alcohol is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §70, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Alcohol sales, 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.

A.

Off-sale. Any establishment, business or facility that proposes to engage in the off-sale of alcoholic beverages shall obtain a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 19.760 (Conditional Use Permit), except for the following uses:

1.

Establishments that do not propose to sell alcohol as their principal business and that contain 15,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.

2.

Florist shops that propose the incidental sale of wine along with gift or floral baskets; such uses shall obtain a minor conditional use permit processed pursuant to Chapter 19.730 (Minor Conditional Use Permit).

B.

On-sale.

1.

Any establishment, business or facility that proposes to engage in the on-sale of alcoholic beverages shall obtain a minor conditional use permit pursuant to Article IX, Land Use and Development Permit Requirements/Procedures.

Exemption.

a.

Businesses meeting the conditions listed in this Section shall be exempt from the site location, operation and development standards set forth in Section 19.450.030.C.

b.

The Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee shall exempt a business providing on-sale of alcoholic beverages from the minor conditional use permit requirement if all of the following conditions apply:

i.

The premises contains a kitchen or food-servicing area in which a variety of food is prepared and cooked.

ii.

The primary use of the premises is for sit-down food service to patrons.

iii.

The premises serves food to patrons during all hours the establishment is open for customers.

iv.

If there is a separate area primarily intended for the consumption of alcoholic beverages, it does not constitute more than 30 percent of the public access floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.

v.

No alcoholic beverages, including beer or wine are sold or dispensed for consumption beyond the premises.

vi.

The premises is defined as a "bona fide public eating place" by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control."

(Ord. 7609 § 3, 2022; Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7331 §70, 2016; Ord. 7158 §12, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.450.030 - 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 establishments selling alcohol, unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Off-sale of all alcoholic beverages.

1.

The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a public or private school (pre-school 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, supportive housing, transitional housing and transitional housing development or businesses licensed by the State of California for off-sale general alcoholic beverage sales with less than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area or which sells alcoholic beverages as its principal business 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 off-sale alcoholic beverage business.

4.

No sale of alcoholic beverages shall be made from a drive-thru lane or drive-thru window.

5.

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.

6.

The business shall have lighting to provide illumination for security and safety of parking and access areas. On-site lighting plans shall be submitted for review and approval.

7.

The premises on which the business is located shall be posted to indicate that it is unlawful for any person to drink or consume any alcoholic beverage in any public place or posted premises in accordance with Section 9.05.020 of the Municipal Code.

8.

The management at each location of off-sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to this section shall be responsible for educating the public regarding drunk driving laws and the related penalties for breaking those laws. (This includes minimum age law, open container law and driving while intoxicated law.) This can be accomplished by posting prominent signs, decals or brochures at the point of purchase and providing adequate training for employees.

B.

Florist shop with incidental off-sale of wine.

1.

The sale of wine shall be clearly incidental to a florist shop business, and shall not exceed five percent of the annual gross sales revenue of the florist business.

2.

The sale of wine shall be limited to gift or floral arrangements. Individual containers of wine not packaged as part of such arrangements may not be sold.

3.

No beer or distilled spirits may be sold.

4.

The business shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development 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 off-sale alcoholic beverage business.

C.

On-sale of all alcoholic beverages.

1.

The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a hospital, public or private school (pre-school through twelfth grade), assemblies of people—nonentertainment 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 hospital, school, assemblies of people—non-entertainment or park site, 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 said Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, the Community & Economic Development Department 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 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 property. This provision shall not be mandatory with regard to residential uses that are a part of a mixed use zone or mixed use project approved under a conditional use permit.

3.

The business shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development 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 or transitional housing and transitional housing development.

4.

Lighting, as certified by a qualified lighting engineer, shall be provided at a level no less than one foot candle of lighting throughout private parking lots and access areas serving the business.

5.

The premises on which the business is located shall be posted to indicate that it is unlawful for any person to drink or consume any alcoholic beverage in any public place or posted premises in accordance with Section 9.05.020 of the Municipal Code.

6.

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

D.

Concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuel with alcoholic beverages.

1.

Only beer and wine, not hard liquor, may be sold.

2.

The minimum enclosed retail sales area for store products shall be 1,500 square feet.

3.

The minimum inventory level shall be $15,000.00 retail value excluding beer, wine, fuel and automotive products.

The maximum percentage of beer and wine sales to total store sales shall be 30 percent on a retail basis during any consecutive twelve-month period.

5.

The management at each location of common site sales shall be responsible for "educating the public" regarding drunk driving laws and the related penalties for breaking those laws. (This includes minimum age law, open container law and driving while intoxicated law.) This can be accomplished by posting prominent signs, decals or brochures at the point of purchase and providing adequate training for employees.

6.

No displays of beer or wine shall be located within five feet of the store's entrance or checkout counter.

7.

Cold beer or wine shall be sold from, or displayed in permanently affixed electrical coolers only.

8.

No beer or wine advertising shall be located on gasoline islands; no lighted advertising for beer or wine shall be located on buildings or in windows.

9.

Employees on duty between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. shall be at least 21 years of age to sell beer and wine.

10.

No sale of alcoholic beverages shall be made from a drive-thru window.

11.

The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a public or private school (pre-school through 12th 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.

12.

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.

13.

The business shall be located a minimum distance of 300 feet from any other business with the concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuel with alcoholic beverages or 1,000 feet from any other business licensed by the State of California for off-sale general alcoholic beverage sales with less than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area or that sells alcoholic beverages as its principal business 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 off-sale alcoholic beverage sales business.

14.

The business shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any existing parolee/probationer home, emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development 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 emergency shelter, supportive housing or transitional housing and transitional housing development.

(Ord. 7743, § 8, 2025; Ord. No. 7701, § 23, 2025; Ord. 7331 §70, 2016; Ord. 7158 §13, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Where the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) determines that an area has an over concentration of alcoholic beverage licenses and/or a higher than average crime rate ABC may deny an application for alcohol sales unless the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee or City Planning Commission makes a determination that public convenience or necessity will be served by the proposed project. The determination that public convenience or necessity will be served shall be made through the following findings:

A.

That the license applicant has submitted a request for a particular type of alcoholic beverage license, license upgrade, or premises-to-premises transfer and will agree to all conditions placed on the application;

B.

That the proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses and will enhance economic vitality and improve consumer choice in the surrounding area; and

C.

That the proposed use will not increase the severity of existing law enforcement or public nuisance problems in the area.

(Ord. 7743, § 9, 2025; Ord. 7331 §70, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.450.050 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 7701, § 24, adopted in 2025, repealed § 19.450.050. Former § 19.450.050 pertained to variances and derived from Ord. 6966 §1, adopted in 2007 and Ord. 7331 §70, adopted in 2016.

Chapter 19.455 - ANIMAL KEEPING

This purpose of regulating animals is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Animal keeping, of both domestic and non-domestic animals, 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.

A.

Animal keeping, as defined in this chapter, includes the keeping of domestic and non-domestic animals and other species as may be determined by the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee to be similar in nature.

B.

Animal keeping is permitted in the various zones as set forth in Article V Table 19.150.020.B (Incidental Uses Table). In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, animal keeping in the forms of boarding of cats and dogs/kennels, in conjunction with veterinary services and pet shops, or in conjunction with associated biological and/or medical research facilities are also permitted per Article V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions).

(Ord. 7743, § 10, 2025; Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to all domestic and non-domestic animal keeping unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Domestic animal keeping.

1.

Domestic animal keeping is permitted in all residential and mixed use zones.

B.

Non-domestic animal keeping in the RE and R-1 Zones.

1.

The non-commercial keeping of poultry is permitted subject to the following:

a.

Not more than five poultry shall be permitted at any time.

b.

A coop, shelter or other permanent structure shall be provided a minimum of ten feet from any neighboring residence in addition to the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

c.

The keeping of crowing fowl as defined in Section 19.910.040 ("C" Definitions) is not permitted.

C.

Non-domestic animal keeping in the RR Zone.

1.

The non-commercial keeping of poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing rooster are subject to the following:

a.

All animals shall be enclosed with a coup, shelter or other permanent structure and meet the standards provided by Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

b.

No more than five poultry and four rabbits shall be permitted when 50 feet from any neighboring residence.

c.

No more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits shall be permitted when 100 feet from any neighboring residence.

d.

Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

e.

The keeping of crowing fowl that exists on a property at the time the site is annexed to the City shall be abated within the amortization period of two years. If keeping of crowing fowl is not abated within such two-year period, it will be a violation of this section.

f.

For lots greater than 20,000 square feet, the keeping of no more than seven crowing roosters is permitted. The roosters shall be housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure at least 100 feet from any neighboring residence.

2.

Equine, bovine and ovine species.

a.

A minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet of net area is required.

b.

Not more than a total of two individuals of equine, bovine, or ovine species, regardless of combination, are permitted. However, one additional animal may be kept for each additional 10,000 square feet of net lot area in excess of 20,000 square feet.

c.

All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 60 feet from any neighboring residence, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept and shall abide by the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

Porcine species, exclusive of pot-bellied pigs.

a.

Swine or pigs, exclusive of pot-bellied pigs, shall be permitted only upon the condition that such animals are kept and maintained as a duty-authorized Future Farmers of America, 4-H or similar project.

b.

A minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet of net area is required for any porcine species.

c.

Not more than two individuals of porcine species shall be permitted. However, one additional animal may be kept for each additional 10,000 square feet of net lot area in excess of 20,000 square feet.

d.

All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 60 feet from any neighboring residence, and shall abide by the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and Title 8.20 are met.

Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code are met.

Offspring of animals. Offspring of permitted animals shall not be counted in determining the permitted number of animals if such offspring do not exceed the following age limitations:

a.

Bovine, 24 months

b.

Equine, 18 months

c.

Ovine, 12 months

d.

Porcine, 60 days

e.

Birds, four months

D.

Non-domestic animal keeping in the RA-5 Zone.

1.

Poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing roosters.

a.

The noncommercial keeping of not more than five poultry, including crowing fowl (except crowing roosters), and 18 rabbits is permitted. Such animals shall be housed, kept or penned at least 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining lot or parcel, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.

b.

Where poultry and rabbits are housed, kept, or penned at least 100 feet from any residence, the noncommercial keeping of not more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits on any lot is permitted. The keeping of not more than seven crowing roosters are permitted on any lot, provided that such roosters are housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure so as to reduce noise emitted by such roosters and such structure is at least 100 feet from any residential structure on an adjoining lot.

c.

Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

2.

Equine, bovine, and ovine species.

a.

A minimum lot size of one acre of net area is required for the grazing, raising or training of any equine, riding stables or academies of the raising of bovine or ovine species for noncommercial purposes.

b.

Not more than a total of two of any combination of equine, bovine, or ovine species shall be kept on any lot with an area of one acre. However, one additional animal may be kept for each half acre of net lot area in excess of one acre.

c.

All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 100 feet from any residence, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.

3.

Dairies, feeding lots and similar uses may be permitted subject to the granting of a Conditional Use Permit.

4.

Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and Title 8.20 are met.

5.

Growing and wholesale disposal of earthworms.

a.

All worm farms shall be kept at least 50 feet away from all adjacent dwellings.

b.

The maximum height of any worm bed shall be two feet and all other structures shall conform to the requirements for accessory structures.

c.

Worm farms in excess of 64 square feet shall only be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

6.

Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code are met.

E.

Non-domestic animal keeping in the RC Zone.

1.

Poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing roosters.

a.

The noncommercial keeping of not more than five poultry, including crowing fowl (except crowing roosters), and 18 rabbits is permitted. Such animals shall be housed, kept or penned at least 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining lot or parcel, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.

b.

Where poultry and rabbits are housed, kept, or penned at least 100 feet from any residence, the noncommercial keeping of not more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits on any lot is permitted. The keeping of not more than seven crowing roosters are permitted on any lot, provided that such roosters are housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure so as to reduce noise emitted by such roosters and such structure is at least 100 feet from any residential structure on an adjoining lot.

c.

Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

Equine species.

a.

A minimum lot size of one acre of net area is required for the grazing, raising or training of any equine.

b.

Not more than a total of two of any equine species shall be kept on any lot with an area of one acre. However, one additional animal may be kept for each half acre of net lot area in excess of one acre.

c.

All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 100 feet from any residence, including the residence of the lot where the animals are kept.

3.

Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and Chapter 8.20 are met.

4.

Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code are met.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 25, 2025; Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 7109 §7, 2010; Ord. 6985 §3, 2008; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The premises where animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times to ensure the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare pursuant to Title 6 - Health & Sanitation, Title 8 - Animals, and all other County and State regulations.

(Ord. 7660, § 12, 2024; Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Chapter 19.465 - CARETAKER LIVING QUARTERS

The purpose of regulating caretaker living quarters is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Caretaker living quarters, 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. 6966 §1, 2007)

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zone and Related Use and Development Provisions shall apply to agricultural caretaker living quarters, unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Caretaker living quarters—Agricultural.

1.

The use shall be conducted on a property having five acres or more gross area and that is predominantly occupied by a bona fide agricultural business.

2.

The use shall be established within a stick-built or prefabricated structure, attached to or detached from the primary dwelling unit on the property, or within a mobile home.

3.

The square footage of the agricultural caretaker living quarters shall not exceed 50 percent of the square footage of the principal dwelling unit.

4.

Occupancy shall be limited to the agricultural caretaker and his or her family. The agricultural caretaker shall be a full-time employee of the on-site agricultural business.

5.

The principal dwelling unit on the property shall be occupied by the legal owner of the property.

6.

The agricultural caretaker living quarters shall be established in such a way as to minimize its view from adjacent streets and properties.

7.

The use shall not be conducted longer than two years, except that subsequent time extensions may be granted by the Approving or Appeal Authority. Each time extension shall not exceed two years.

8.

The property owners shall execute and record a covenant and agreement with the City to revert the property to single-family residential use, including the removal of the kitchen facilities of any permanent addition that does not meet the requirements of the Zone in which the use is located, after the expiration of any associated permit granted or the termination of the agricultural business.

B.

Caretaker living quarters—Industrial or Commercial Storage Overlay Zone uses.

1.

The caretaker living quarters shall be located within the principal building on the site.

2.

The caretaker living quarters shall be occupied by the owner or an employee of the business.

3.

A minimum of one designated parking space shall be provided for the caretaker living quarters, in addition to any parking spaces required for the principal use.

4.

The caretaker living quarters shall have no more than two bedrooms.

5.

The caretaker living quarters shall be limited to a maximum of 650 square feet.

The property owners shall execute and record a covenant and agreement with the City to revert the property to an industrial use without a caretaker living quarters, including the removal of the kitchen facilities of any permanent addition that does not meet the requirements of the Zone in which the use is located, after the expiration of any associated permit granted or the termination of the business.

C.

Caretaker living quarters—Temporary during construction.

1.

The temporary unit shall be located on-site and in the rear half of the lot, unless otherwise approved by the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee. In no instance shall the temporary unit be located within public right-of-way.

2.

The temporary unit shall be located at least five feet from all property lines. For side and rear property lines adjoining an existing residential use, the setback of the underlying zone shall apply.

3.

The number of occupants shall be limited to two persons.

4.

The temporary unit shall be connected to water and electric utilities. Where required by the Public Works Department, the unit shall be connected to the sewer system.

5.

The unit shall be allowed to remain on the site for an initial period of no more than six months, except that individual extensions of up to three months each with a maximum of one year from the date of the initial siting may be granted by the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee. There shall be no fee for these time extensions. In considering whether to grant a time extension, the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee may consider evidence of any land use compatibility related complaints from surrounding residents and property owners.

6.

No later than seven days following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the permanent building, the temporary unit shall be removed from the site.

7.

An active building permit shall be in effect prior to locating the temporary unit on-site and at all times that the unit remains on-site. The unit is to be removed within seven days of expiration of the building permit.

(Ord. 7743, § 11, 2025; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Chapter 19.475 - DRIVE-THRU BUSINESSES

The purpose of regulating drive-thru businesses is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.475.020 - Applicability and permit requirements.

Drive-thru businesses, as defined in Article X (Definitions), incidental to a permitted use, unless specifically prohibited by the provisions of Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions.

(Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

A traffic study addressing both on-site and off-site traffic and circulation impacts may be required as part of the permit application, at the discretion of the Development Review Committee.

(Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.475.040 - Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to drive-thru businesses unless otherwise specified here.

A.

The drive-thru business shall maintain a minimum 100-foot street frontage and be located on an arterial street, as indicated by the Riverside General Plan Figure CCM-4 - Master Plan of Roadways.

B.

When a drive-thru business adjoins any lot in a residential, office or any mixed use zones, a minimum six-foot-high masonry wall shall be erected and maintained along such property line; provided, however, that such wall shall be only three feet high from the setback line of the adjoining property to the front property line.

C.

Building and landscape setback standards.

1.

Where a drive aisle or parking is adjacent to a street frontage, a landscape planter with a minimum width of 15 feet in width shall be provided along all street frontages. Where a building is adjacent to a street frontage, the building setback of the base zone shall apply.

2.

A landscape planter with a minimum width of five feet shall be provided along interior property lines, unless the site part of an integrated, master planned commercial complex, where no landscape setback is required along interior property lines.

D.

Drive-thru lane standards.

1.

Restaurants shall maintain drive-thru lanes that are a minimum of 180 feet in length to provide on-site storage for a minimum of ten vehicles, as measured from the forward most drive-thru window to the entrance to the queuing space.

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19.475.040.E.1.

Drive-thru Lanes

2.

All other uses shall maintain drive-thru lanes that are a minimum of 36 feet in length to provide on-site automobile storage for a minimum of two vehicles.

3.

Each drive-thru lane shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width. The lane shall be independent of any on-site parking, parking maneuvering areas, public streets, alleys or traffic ways.

E.

Additional requirements for drive-thru lanes associated with restaurants.

1.

Drive-thru windows are discouraged on any building elevation directly facing a street frontage.

Drive-thru lanes shall be designed in such a way as to be screened from view from the street through elevation differences, landscaping, arbors, trellises, canopies, walls and other architectural features used to reduce the visual presence of drive-thru operations.

3.

Freestanding drive thru restaurants should be located on lots with at least 30,000 square feet, except for drive thru restaurants in master planned integrated commercial complexes with shared parking and access.

4.

A minimum five-foot-wide landscaped planter should be installed between the drive-thru lane and parking lot maneuvering area when adjacent to one another, as determined necessary on a case-by-case basis.

F.

Additional requirements for a business with drive-thru lane(s) within the MU-U and MU-V Zones.

1.

Drive-thru pick-up windows shall not be located on any building elevation facing a street.

2.

Drive-thru lanes shall be located at the rear of the building and screened from view from adjacent streets. For corner properties, a combination of walls and other architectural and landscape features, such as arbors, trellises, canopies, and landscape berms may be used to screen the drive-thru lane from one adjacent street.

(Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 7100 §1, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

In addition to the findings required for the granting of the applicable discretionary application, the following additional findings are required to be made by the Approving or Appeal Authority in approving a discretionary permit for a drive-thru business:

A.

That the use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on streets in a residential zone.

B.

That the use will not substantially lessen the usability of adjacent or nearby commercially zoned property or commercial use by interfering with pedestrian traffic.

C.

That the use will not create increased traffic hazards to pedestrians.

D.

That the site will be adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and to accommodate all yards, walls, parking, landscaping and other required improvements.

E.

That the use will not substantially lessen the usability and suitability of adjacent or nearby residentially zoned property for residential use.

(Ord. 7331 §74, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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

(Ord. 7331 §74, 2016)