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§ 19.435.030 — Development standards

Riverside Municipal Code (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 7776, enacted June 23, 2026) · Riverside Municipal Code § 19.435.030

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19.435.030 - Development standards.

The standards set forth in this chapter, shall apply to any new or modified warehousing and distribution facility. Table 19.435.030.A Warehousing and Distribution Facilities Development Standards Development Standards | BMP | I | AIR | Notes, Exceptions & Special Provisions Lot Area - Minimum | 40,000 sq. ft. 2 | 10,000 sq. ft. | 8,000 sq. ft. Lot Width - Minimum | 140 ft. | 60 ft. | 60 ft. Lot Depth - Minimum | 100 ft. | 100 ft. | 100 ft. Building Height - Maximum 3 | — | — | — | See Chapter 19.149-Airport Land Use Compatibility a. Within 200 feet of a sensitive receptor 6, 7, 8 | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. b. All other locations | 45 ft. | 45 ft. | 45 ft. Building Size - Maximum | — | — | — | Gross floor area, exclusive of mezzanine. Multiple buildings allowed provided buildings meet the FAR established in Table 19.435.030.B. a. Within 200 feet of a sensitive receptor 6, 7 | 10,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. b. 200—800 feet of a sensitive receptor 6, 7 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 100,000 sq. ft. | 100,000 sq. ft. c. 800—1,500 feet of a sensitive receptor | 400,000 sq. ft. | 400,000 sq. ft. | 400,000 sq. ft. d. 1,500 feet or more 6, 7 | Per FAR | Per FAR | Per FAR Front Yard Setback - Minimum 5 | — | 20 ft. | 15 ft. | In the BMP Zone, 20-feet of the required 50-foot front yard setback shall be landscaped. a. Buildings over 30 ft. in height or on an arterial street | 50 or 40 ft. 4 (See Notes) | — | — | However, a 40-foot front yard setback shall be permitted if it is landscaped in its entirety. b. Buildings 30 ft. or less in height and not on an arterial street | 20 ft. (See Notes) | — | — | In the BMP zone, the 20-foot front yard setback required for buildings 30-feet or less in height shall be landscaped in its entirety. Side Yard setbacks - Minimum | — | — | — a. Interior Side | 0 ft. | 0 ft. | 0 ft. b. Adjacent to a sensitive receptor 6, 7 | 60 | 60 | 60 | At least 20 feet of the minimum side yard setback area directly adjacent to a sensitive receptor shall be fully landscaped. c. Street side | Same as Front Yard | 20 ft. | 15 ft. | Minimum 10 feet fully landscaped. Rear Yard Setback - Minimum | — | — | — a. Rear yard | 0 ft. | 0 ft. | 15 ft. b. Adjacent to a sensitive receptor 6, 7 | 60 ft. | 60 ft. | 60 ft. | At least 20 feet of the minimum rear yard setback area directly adjacent to a sensitive receptor or use shall be fully landscaped. c. Adjacent to Streets | Same as Front Yard | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | Minimum 10 feet fully landscaped. Table 19.435.030.B BMP, I and AIR Industrial Zones Floor Area Ratio Table Distance from Sensitive Receptor | Lot Size <2 acres | 2—4 Acres | >4 Acres BMP | I | AIR | BMP | I | AIR | BMP | I | AIR < 200 feet | .50 | .50 | .60 | .35 | .35 | .60 | .25 | .25 | .60 < 800 feet | .75 | .60 | .60 | .50 | .50 | .60 | .35 | .35 | .60 < 1,500 feet | 1.5 | .60 | .60 | 1.0 | .60 | .60 | .75 | .60 | .60 > 1,500 feet | 1.5 | .60 | .60 | 1.5 | .60 | .60 | 1.5 | .60 | .60 Notes: 1. The Approving or Appeal Authority may allow a development project to exceed a maximum FAR when findings can be made that such project (a) will not have a detrimental effect on infrastructure and municipal services, (b) will not adversely impact the surrounding neighborhood, and (c) will not likely set a precedent for additional development that would adversely affect infrastructure, service or surrounding land uses. 2. Smaller minimum lot areas may be established by a specific plan or master plan in the BMP Zone. A master plan must include provisions for common access, parking and maintenance. A total master plan area of five acres is required. Site plan review approval by the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee is required for any master plan. 3. See Chapter 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility to determine if a project site is subject to Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan requirements. 4. In the BMP Zone, off-street parking, gate or guard houses, roofs or canopies covering unenclosed pedestrian walks and walls or fences not more than six feet in height shall be permitted in the rear 30 feet of the required 50-foot front yard setback. 5. A minimum front yard setback of 50 feet shall be required and maintained wherever a lot or parcel in any industrial zone abuts or is adjacent to a lot or parcel identified as sensitive receptor. 6. Except where the site is separated from such sensitive receptor by a freeway. 7. Measured from the sensitive receptor property line to the front most wall of the nearest warehouse building. 8. A sensitive receptor includes a residential zone or use; K-12 public, private and charter school; designated parks and open space; adult and child day care facilities; assisted living facilities and hospitals as defined by Article X - Chapter 19.910 - Definitions.

(Ord. 7755, § 8, 2026) (Ord. 7755, § 8—10(Exhs. D, E), 2026)