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Title 8 — Animals›Chapter 19.480 — FUELING SYSTEMS—PRIVATE (ABOVE-GROUND TANKS)

§ 19.527

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

19.527.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the repair of personal vehicles on private property in residential zones so as to ensure the compatibility of such a use with surrounding uses and properties, and to avoid any impacts typically associated with the repair of vehicles.

(Ord. 7331 §85, 2016; Ord. 7109 §8, 2010)

19.527.020 - Applicability and permit requirements.

Vehicle repair - personal is 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 §85, 2016; Ord. 7109 §8, 2010)

19.527.030 - Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to vehicle repair facilities - residential, unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Repair, maintenance, and overhaul of motor vehicles, motorized and nonmotorized recreational vehicles, aircraft, boats, and utility trailers in any residential zone shall be limited to the following:

1.

Repair of any motor vehicle, motorized or nonmotorized recreational vehicle, aircraft, boat, or utility trailer shall be conducted in a completely enclosed garage or a rear yard area enclosed by six-foot-high fencing. The repair of any motor vehicle, motorized or nonmotorized recreational vehicle, aircraft, boat, or utility trailer occurring in any front or street side yard, or in any area visible to a public street, shall not be permitted

2.

Minor repairs which can be completed within a 24 hour period are permitted to occur on a legal driveway area or parking space. Minor repairs include a tune-up, brake repair, hose and fan belt replacement, electrical system repair, fuel system repair, and other similar work.

3.

Repairs of motor vehicles, motorized and nonmotorized recreational vehicles, aircraft, boats, and utility trailers shall be limited to one personal vehicle, motorized or nonmotorized recreational vehicle, aircraft, boat, or utility trailer under repair at a time. The motor vehicle, motorized and nonmotorized recreational vehicle, aircraft, boat, or utility trailer under repair shall be registered at the address where the repair occurs.

4.

All parts, tools and equipment shall be stored in a completely enclosed building.

(Ord. 7331 §85, 2016; Ord. 7109 §8, 2010)

19.527.040 - Modifications.

No modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards are permitted.

(Ord. 7331 §85, 2016)

Chapter 19.530 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES

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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
    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)
      Overview
      1. § 19.495
      2. § 19.500
      3. § 19.505
      4. § 19.510
      5. § 19.515
      6. § 19.520
      7. § 19.527
      8. § 19.530
      9. § 19.545
      10. § 19.550
      11. § 19.554
      12. § 19.555
      13. § 19.556
      14. § 19.560
      15. § 19.570
      16. § 19.580
      17. § 19.590
      18. § 19.620
      19. § 19.623
      20. § 19.625
    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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