Applicability and permit requirements.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.455.020
in effect19.455.020 - Applicability and permit requirements.
Animal keeping, of both domestic and non-domestic animals, 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.
A. Animal keeping, as defined in this chapter, includes the keeping of domestic and non-domestic animals and other species as may be determined by the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee to be similar in nature.
B. Animal keeping is permitted in the various zones as set forth in Article V Table 19.150.020.B (Incidental Uses Table). In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, animal keeping in the forms of boarding of cats and dogs/kennels, in conjunction with veterinary services and pet shops, or in conjunction with associated biological and/or medical research facilities are also permitted per Article V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions).
(Ord. 7743, § 10, 2025; Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT19ZO_ARTVIISPLAUSPR_CH19.455ANKE_19.455.020APPEREFetched: 11/1/2026