Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 19.480 Fueling Systems—private (above-Ground Tanks)

The purpose of regulating private fueling systems with above-ground tanks is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §75, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Private fueling systems with above-ground tanks, 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 §75, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The development standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to private fueling systems with above-ground tanks unless otherwise specified here.

A. All design and location standards of the Fire Code shall be complied with.

B. The location of the fueling system, including the above-ground tanks and the dispensing system, shall comply with the setback requirements of the zone of the property on which the fueling system is located, unless a greater setback is required by the Fire Code, in that case such greater setback requirement shall be met.

C. The fueling system must be incidental to the permitted use or conditional use of the property on which it is located, and it must only serve vehicles or equipment that belong to the operator of the business or use located on the property.

D. The tanks shall be fully screened from adjoining streets and neighboring properties.

E. The fueling system shall be limited to two tanks, with a maximum cumulative capacity of 12,000 gallons.

F. The fueling system shall not exceed ten feet in height.

G. Above-ground fuel tanks of 1,000 gallons or more shall be located a minimum distance of 300 feet from any residential structure or residentially zoned property.

(Ord. 7331 §75, 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.

(Ord. 7652 § 8, 2023; Ord. 7331 §75, 2016)