§ 19.780 — Riverside Zoning Code

19.780.060 - Development standards. ¶

A.

Relationship to base zone development standards. The development standards set forth in this section, if in conflict with the development standards of the underlying base zone, shall supersede the development standards of the underlying base zone, except in the RC Zone the underlying development standards still apply. This section shall not supersede the development standards of any applicable overlay zone. In cases where a standard is not addressed in this chapter, the standard of the base zone or any applicable overlay zone shall apply. The standards set forth herein are the minimum required for a PRD to qualify for the benchmark density.

B.

Standards for all Planned Residential Developments - RR, RE, and all R-1 Zones.

1.

Lot size and coverage. Minimum lot size and maximum lot coverage requirements to be determined by the Approving Authority on a case specific basis in part based on product type, characteristics of the property and surrounding uses.

2. Setbacks.

	RE, RR & R-1-½ Ac.	R-1 Zones (except R-1-1/2)
Setbacks from Project Perimeters (May be modifed in conjunction with the PRD):
Adjacent to a Public Street - reverse frontage lots	Same as base zone. The setback shall be fully landscaped and fences or walls may encroach up to 5 feet into the required setback area.
Adjacent to a Public Street - street frontage lots	15 ft. Street-facing garages shall be setback a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line.
Adjacent to Perimeter Property Lines1	20 ft.	15 ft.
Setbacks within Project Boundaries (May be modifed in conjunction with the PRD):
Front Yard Setback	15 ft.	10 ft.
Side Yard Setback	5 ft.	5 ft.
Rear Yard Setback	15 ft.	10 ft.

1 Except for Administrative PRD and Minor PRD projects which shall provide perimeter property line setbacks applicable to primary dwellings consistent with the Zone.

Usable open space and recreational facilities

a.

Planned Residential Development Permit.

(1)

A minimum of 500 square feet of usable common open space per dwelling unit is required. The number and type of desirable amenities for a project will be determined on a case-by-case basis in proportion to the size and design of the project. Desirable common open space amenities include, but are not limited to, the following:

a.

Multiple enclosed tot lots with multiple play equipment. The tot lots shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of tot lots and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval;

Pool and spa;

Multi-purpose room equipped with kitchen, defined areas for games, exercises, recreation, private gathering of residents, etc.;

Barbeque facilities equipped with multiple grills, picnic benches, etc. The barbecue facilities shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of barbeque facilities and their locations shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval;

Court facilities (e.g. tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc.);

Jogging/walking trails with exercise stations;

Community garden;

Theater;

Computer room;

Exercise room;

Golf course, putting green, etc.;

Passive recreational facilities tied to existing topographical features, with gazebos, benches, etc.;

Art pieces; and

Water features.

(2)

Private open space.

A minimum of 200 square feet per dwelling unit is required, with no dimension less than ten feet.

Minor Planned Residential Development Permit

(1)

A minimum of 500 square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit is required. The usable open space may be provided in any combination of common open space and private open space.

c.

Administrative Planned Residential Development Permit

(1)

A minimum of 300 square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit is required. The usable open space may be provided in any combination of common open space and private open space.

4.

Reserved.

5.

Parking. Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 19.580 (Parking and Loading) with the following exceptions and additions:

Planned Residential Development Permit projects.

(1)

A minimum of two fully enclosed (garage) spaces are required per dwelling unit.

(2)

A minimum of one guest space per three dwelling units is required. On-street parking may be credited toward this requirement. On-street parking is only allowed on a curb to curb street width of 28 feet or greater. Driveway spaces above shall not be counted toward these required guest spaces.

(3)

Recreational vehicle parking. Recreational vehicle parking is prohibited on a residential lot. A separate recreational vehicle parking lot is permitted, subject to requirements for adequate screening, including a required eight-foot high block wall, and five-foot landscape planters on all sides.

Administrative PRD and Minor PRD projects.

(1)

A minimum of one guest space per three dwelling units is required. Interior on-street parking may be credited toward this requirement. On-street parking is only allowed on a curb to curb street width of 28 feet or greater. Driveway spaces may be counted toward these required guest spaces for Administrative PRD projects.

(2)

Recreational vehicle parking is prohibited.

6.

Building height.

a.

Per the underlying zone.

b.

For Administrative PRD and Minor PRD, the number of stories may be increased to three.

C.

Standards for RC Zone planned residential development.

1.

Lot size. In order to promote clustering, lots shall be a minimum of one-half acre in size and clustered in the less steep portions of the site.

Lot coverage maximum lot coverage requirements to be determined by the Planning Commission on a case specific basis based, in part, on product type, characteristics of the property and surrounding uses.

3.

Height. Same as RC Zone (See Section 19.100.040, Residential Development Standards).

4.

Setbacks. Same as RC Zone (See Section 19.100.040, Residential Development Standards).

5.

Common natural open space and clustering. Section 19.780.050 A (Benchmark Density) sets forth the criteria for a PRD to qualify for the benchmark density in the RC Zone, including provision of valuable natural open space and wildlife habitat and a site plan layout sensitive to the natural topography, both for wildlife habitat and resource conservation as well as visual aesthetic purposes. There is no minimum standard, although each development is encouraged to set aside a substantial portion of the site toward natural open space.

6.

Parking. A minimum of two fully enclosed (garage) spaces are required per dwelling unit.

D.

Standards for Small Lot Subdivision Planned Residential Developments - all R-3 Zones.

1.

Lot size and coverage. Minimum lot size and maximum lot coverage requirements to be determined by the Planning Commission on a case specific basis in part based on product type, characteristics of the property and surrounding uses.

a.

In no instance shall a lot resulting from a Small Lot PRD project be larger than 5,499 square feet.

2.

Height and Stories. Small Lot PRD projects shall have a maximum height of 35 feet and three stories.

3.

Setbacks. Setbacks shall be determined by lot size in accordance with the following but may be modified in conjunction with a PRD permit:

Minimum Setbacks		Lot Size (square feet)	Lot Size (square feet)
	1,500—2,999	3,000—4,499	4,500—5,499
Front	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
Interior Side	0/5 ft.	3/5 ft.	5 ft.
Street Side	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
Rear	10 ft.	10 ft.	15 ft.

4.

Privacy Considerations. Small Lot PRD projects that abut the RA-5, RC, RR, RE, or R-1 Zone shall adhere to the following:

a.

Windows within 30 feet of a structure on another parcel shall not directly align with the windows of the neighboring structure.

b.

Upper story unenclosed landings, decks, and balconies that face or overlook an adjoining RA-5, RC, RR, RE, or R-1 Zoned property shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from the interior lot lines.

5.

Usable open space and recreational facilities.

a.

Usable open space shall be provided pursuant to Table 19.100.070 (Usable Open Space Standards: Multi-Family Residential Zones).

The usable open space may be provided in any combination of common open space and private open space.

Parking.

Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 19.580 (Parking and Loading).

Recreational vehicle parking is prohibited.

E.

Private streets. Refer to private street standards in Title 18.210.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 48, 2025; Ord. 7683, § 23(Exh. I), 2024; Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7331 §113, 2016; Ord. 7027 §6, 2009; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007) 19.780.070 - Common ownership—Land or improvements.

Planned Residential Development projects.

1.

Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R's). Where a Planned Residential Development contains any land or improvement proposed to be held in common ownership, the applicant shall submit a declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R's) with the final map establishing a Home Owner's Association subject to City's Planning Division and the City Attorney's Office approval. Such declaration shall set forth provisions for maintenance of all common areas, payment of taxes and all other privileges and responsibilities of the common ownership. The CC&R's shall include provisions prohibiting the homeowners' association (HOA) from quitclaiming, selling or otherwise transferring the land held in common ownership to private property owners.

2.

Amendments to CC&R's. The provisions of approved CC&R's shall not be amended without the prior approval of the Community Development Director or his/her designee and City Attorney who at his or her discretion may refer the matter to the Planning Commission. Requests for amendments to existing CC&R's shall be submitted to the Planning Division.

3.

Maintenance. All private streets, walkways, parking areas, landscaped areas, storage areas, screening, sewers, drainage facilities, utilities, open space, recreation facilities and other improvements not dedicated to public use shall be maintained by the property owners. Provisions acceptable to the affected City Departments shall be made for the preservation and maintenance of all such improvements prior to the issuance of building permits.

4.

Failure to maintain constitutes a public nuisance. All commonly-owned lots, improvements and facilities shall be preserved and maintained in a safe condition and in a state of good repair. Any failure to so maintain is unlawful and a public nuisance endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the public and a detriment to the surrounding community.

B.

Administrative PRD, Minor PRD, and Small Lot PRD projects.

1.

Maintenance agreement required. An agreement for access and maintenance for all facilities used in common shall be submitted as part of the Subdivision Map. The agreement shall be approved by the City Attorney and recorded with the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder prior to the sale of any unit.

2.

The maintenance agreement shall be composed of and executed by all property owners to maintain all private streets, walkways, parking areas, landscaped areas, storage areas, screening, sewers, drainage facilities, utilities, open space, recreation facilities and other improvements not dedicated to public use.

3.

The maintenance agreement shall run with the land. Each owner and future property owners shall automatically become members of the agreement and shall be subject to a proportionate share of the maintenance and related costs.

4.

A final copy of the maintenance agreement, once recorded, shall be submitted to the Planning Division and Public Works Department for placement in the PRD and subdivision files.

(Ord. 7683, § 24, 2024; Ord. 7331 §113, 2016; Ord. 7235 §20, 2013; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Chapter 19.785 - TRAFFIC PATTERN MODIFICATION MEASURES

19.785.010 - Purpose.

The City declares its purpose to encourage through traffic to use freeways and arterial streets rather than local residential streets. In order to achieve this purpose, The City may implement traffic pattern modification measures to discourage the use of local residential streets where reasonably warranted.

(Ord. 7331 §114, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)