Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 19.495 Outdoor Dining and Food Preparation (permanent)

The purpose of regulating outdoor dining incidental to a permanent indoor restaurant is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §78, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Outdoor dining and food preparation, 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.

A. Any use of public rights-of-way shall be subject to the granting of an encroachment permit by the Public Works Department and verification and maintenance of liability insurance by the City's Risk Manager.

B. All outdoor dining areas shall be designed in compliance with the City's "Outdoor Dining and Outdoor Food Preparation Requirements and Design Guidelines."

C. The regulations contained in this chapter for outdoor food preparation pertain to those preparation activities related to permanent indoor restaurants and do not apply to outdoor preparation of food in association with a legally established school or assemblies of people—non-entertainment or similar use that is separately regulated.

(Ord. 7331 §78, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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

A. The outdoor dining area shall be located in a designated dining area approved by the Community and Economic Director or his/her designee.

B. All outdoor facilities shall be located so they do not pose a hazard or nuisance to pedestrians.

C. The design of all outdoor facilities shall be consistent with the adopted Citywide Design Guidelines.

D. Outdoor dining facilities, including food preparation, shall be in compliance with all requirements of the Riverside County Health Department, Police Department, Fire Department and the South Coast Air Quality Management District at all times.

E. Consumption of food shall be limited to items purchased at the on-site restaurant.

F. Consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be in compliance with Chapter 19.450 of the Zoning Code and all applicable requirements of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

(Ord. 7331 §78, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Modifications to the above Site location, operation and development standards shall require consideration of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. 7331 §78, 2016)