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§ 19.870.020 — Procedures

Riverside Municipal Code (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 7776, enacted June 23, 2026) · Riverside Municipal Code § 19.870.020

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19.870.020 - Procedures.

A. Application. The owner of the property proposed to be occupied by a recycling center or the owner's authorized representative, such as a property manager, leasing agent, or manager of the sole business on the site shall file an application for a Recycling Center Permit (RCP) with the Planning Division at least 30 working days prior to the proposed commencement of the use. Applications shall be filed upon forms and accompanied by such data and information, including a site plan, necessary to properly evaluate and process the application as may be required for that purpose by the Planning Division. B. Approval. The Community & Economic Development Director or their designee has final approval authority to approve, or deny a Recycling Center Permit (see Table 19.650.020 - Approving and Appeal Authority). C. Renewal. 1. A Recycling Center Permit is effective for a period of one year from the date of issuance and is required to be renewed on an annual basis thereafter. The applicant for renewal shall demonstrate full compliance with the provisions of Chapter 19.385 (Recycling Facilities). 2. Any existing Recycling Center approved with either a previous Recycling Center Permit or other process prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be deemed approved as of the effective date of this ordinance and subject to standards in Chapter 19.385 and Renewal requirements per this chapter. Such renewals shall be required every year thereafter. D. Referral. The Community & Economic Development Director or their designee may refer action on a Recycling Center Permit to the City Council. E. Appeals. Any decision of the Community & Economic Development Director or their designee may be appealed within ten days after written notice of the decision is given.

(Ord. 7487 § 29, 11-5-2019; Ord. 7331 §123, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)