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Title 20 — CULTURAL RESOURCES

Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 20.26 Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Resources

Riverside Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Riverside

Cite as: Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 20.26 · Text as of 2026-10-04

20.26.010 - Cultural Resources Reports.

A Cultural Resources Report, meeting the requirements established by the Planning Division, may be required for any discretionary action that meets at least one on the following criteria, as determined by the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee:

A. The proposed project has the potential to impact a Cultural Resource (designated or eligible) as defined in this Title.

B. The proposed project has the potential to impact a structure that is over 50 years of age or may be eligible for City, State or National Designation.

C. The project is located near a known archeological site such as:

  1. Within 1,000 feet of a documented site; or

  2. Within or adjacent to an area of high archeological sensitivity as defined by the City's General Plan.

D. Contains site features such as:

  1. Steep slopes that are undeveloped;

  2. Canyons;

  3. Arroyos;

  4. Rivers or streams and/or adjacency;

  5. Rock outcroppings: and/or

  6. Undeveloped land at the base of steep slopes.

E. The Eastern Information Center determination that a Phase 1 Archeological Study is necessary.

(Ord. 7657, § 17(Exh. C), 2024)

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20.26.020 - Tribal Consultation.

When required, Tribal Consultation shall be completed in accordance with CEQA.

(Ord. 7657, § 17(Exh. C), 2024)

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