Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 19.430 Veterinary Services

The purpose of regulating veterinary services is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §67, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Veterinary services, 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 requirement contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 7331 §67, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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

A. Veterinary services involving clinics and small animal hospitals.

1. The use of the building space shall be restricted to medical treatment and incidental care such as bathing, the trimming of common household pets on an outpatient basis only, except that temporary boarding in connection with medical treatment shall be permitted, and except that short-term boarding, defined to be not more than two weeks, may be permitted.

2. The entire use shall be conducted within a totally enclosed and air-conditioned building with no outside runs.

3. The building space shall be adequately soundproofed to assure that no noise will carry beyond the confines of the building or space that the use would occupy. Evidence that the facility is designed to meet Title 7 requirements shall be submitted in a written report prepared by an acoustical engineer licensed by the State of California and shall be submitted with the application for a discretionary permit.

B. Veterinary services involving clinics incidental to pet stores.

1. The primary business shall involve the sale of pet supplies, small animals, and other items typically available at pet stores. However, a maximum of 20 percent of the gross floor area of the store may be used as a veterinary clinic for purposes such as vaccinations and care of minor injuries and illnesses.

2. Except for pets offered for sale or the temporary boarding in connection with medical treatment, no overnight stays shall be allowed.

3. The entire use shall be conducted within a totally enclosed and air-conditioned building with no outdoor uses.

4. The building space shall be adequately soundproofed to assure that no noise will carry beyond the confines of the building or space that the use would occupy. Evidence that the facility is designed to meet Title 7 requirements shall be submitted in a written report prepared by an acoustical engineer licensed by the State of California and shall be submitted with the application for a discretionary permit.

(Ord. 7331 §67, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

No modifications to the above site location, operation or development standards shall be permitted.

(Ord. 7331 §67, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)