§ 19.740.020 — Applicability

19.740.020 - Applicability.

A. Temporary uses shall be permitted on private property with the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) as specified in Tables 19.150.020.C (Temporary Use Table) and 19.740.020 (Temporary Uses) in zones where the temporary use is permitted. B. Temporary uses shall be limited to the maximum number of contiguous days each use is allowed per event, the maximum number of occurrences each use is allowed and the maximum number of days per calendar year on each property or commercial complex as listed below. C. Non-City Sponsored events or uses located within the Public Right-of-Way, Public Park or other City owned land shall be subject to Chapter 2.28 of the Riverside Municipal Code and the granting of a Special Events Permit issued by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Riverside. Events which occur on both Public and Private Property (i.e. a Marathon using a public street but starting or ending at a privately owned shopping center) would be governed by the Special Event Permit provisions of Chapter 2.28 of the Riverside Municipal Code and not subject to a Temporary Use Permit. D. Temporary uses listed in Table 19.740.020A below shall obtain a TUP for each event. E. A filing fee established by City Council Resolution shall be required prior to the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit. F. Temporary Uses shall comply with all applicable development, operational and location standards listed in Chapter 19.740.050, obtain all applicable Department approvals, and the applicant shall be responsible for payment of the associated filing fee. G. Minor Temporary Uses, as identified in Table 19.740.020, that do not comply with all applicable standards may be processed under the Major Temporary Use Permit process provided the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee and all applicable Departments approve the request; the applicant shall be responsible for payment of the associated Major Temporary Use filing fee. H. Events sponsored and sanctioned by an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) organization and contained entirely on-site shall obtain, at no fee, a Temporary Use Permit provided: 1. Any proposed tents or structures shall be reviewed and approved by the Building and Safety Division and/or Fire Department which may require additional permits. 2. Events which utilize adjacent sidewalks, streets, or other public property shall be subject to a Special Events Permit. I. Other uses not listed. The Community & Economic Development Director or their designee may determine that a use is similar to, and no more detrimental than, a listed Temporary Use. The maximum number of days and occurrences shall be at the discretion of the Community & Economic Development Director or their designee. J. Determination of City departments and other agencies whose approval is required prior to each occurrence will be determined by the Planning Division as part of the TUP review process with respect to each proposed temporary use. Table 19.740.020 Temporary Use Permit Temporary Use | Maximum Number of Consecutive Days per Event1 | Maximum Number of Occurrences per Calendar Year1 | Maximum Number of Days Per Calendar Year1 | Type of Temporary Use Permit Car Show | 3 | 16 | 48 | Minor Caretaker Living Quarters - Temporary During Construction | Initial period of no more than six months, except that individual extensions of up to three months each with a maximum of one year from the date of the initial siting may be granted. | Minor Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales (Seasonal) | 30 | 2 | 60 | Minor Circus or Carnival (With or without Tent) | 7 | 1 | 7 | Major Dwelling Unit (Motor Home, RV, Camper, etc.) | 30 | 4 | 60 | Minor Fair, Concert, Exhibit or Similar Uses | 7 | 2 | 14 | Minor Fruit Stands | 4 | 8 | 32 | Minor Garage Sales | Garage Sales are Regulated by Chapter 5.49 of the Riverside Municipal Code | N/A Mobile Medical Units for Humans | 7 | 2 | 14 | Minor Non-Commercial Car Wash | Contact Public Works Department for requirements for temporary Car Washes | N/A Non-Commercial Tent Meetings | 10 | 1 | 10 | Minor Outdoor Preparation of Food (Temporary), Food and Drink Festivals, or Similar Uses | 3 | 6 | 18 | Minor Outdoor Sales Event not in Conjunction with a Permanent Land Use (Swap Meet) | 4 | 4 | 16 | Major Minor parking lot sales exempt from TUP, see 19.740.040.E Special Events (Events on Public Properties including streets, schools, or parks) | Special Events are administered by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Division pursuant to Chapter 2.28 of the Riverside Municipal Code | N/A Subdivision Sales Trailer or Office During Construction | Initial period of no more than one year from the date of the initial siting may be granted. | Minor Temporary Emergency Shelter | - | - | 180 | Major Temporary Holiday Storage Containers | 45 | 1 | 45 | Minor Vapor Recovery Operations | - | - | - | Major

(Ord. 7743, § 14(Exh. E), 2025; Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7487 §§ 20, 21(Exh. F), 11-5-2019; Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §110, 2016; Ord. 7211 §1, 2013; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)