Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 19.395 Schools

The purpose of requiring special setbacks for schools, in residential and office zones is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §58, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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

(Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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

A. Schools, institutions, or other similar uses and appurtenant off-street parking located in any residential zone, Office (O) or Public Facilities Zone shall be set back at least 20 feet from every property line and shall not be located within any front yard required in such zone; provided, however, that any interior side or rear yard may be used for off-street parking purposes.

B. In all other zones, schools and appurtenant off-street parking shall comply with the setback requirements of the underlying zone or any applicable overlay zone or specific plan, whichever is most restrictive.

(Ord. 7331 §58, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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

(Ord. 7331 §58, 2016)