Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 19.310 Florist Shops

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

(Ord. 7331 §40, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Florist shops, 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 §40, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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

A. Site location, operation and development standards.

1. The hours of operation shall be determined by the Community & Economic Development Director, their designee or the Development Review Committee, as applicable, in consideration of the prevailing hours of businesses in the area and the type of surrounding uses.

2. The primary purpose of the business shall be the sale of floral products (i.e., flowers and ornamental plants). No more than 20 percent of the gross floor area of the business may be devoted to sale of gifts and greeting cards.

3. No substantial adverse impacts on adjoining uses shall result due to the design of the shop.

(Ord. 7331 §40, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards or for the incidental sales of alcoholic beverages will require consideration of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. 7331 §40, 2016)