19.342.030 - Personal use.
An individual may cultivate cannabis for personal use only within a residential structure or other fully enclosed and locked accessory structure located entirely on residential property owned or legally possessed by him or her, pursuant to the following regulations:
A. The cultivation of cannabis may take place only inside a lawfully existing and fully enclosed and secure private residence, or inside a lawfully existing and fully enclosed and secure accessory structure to a private residence that is located on the same parcel as the private residence. No cultivation shall occur outside of a fully enclosed structure.
B. The primary use of the property shall be for a residence and cultivation is to be considered an incidental use.
C. All areas used for cultivation of cannabis shall comply with all Buildings Codes and Regulations of the Riverside Municipal Code and the State of California, as well as all other applicable laws.
D. Indoor grow lights are not allowed in any structure used for human habitation. Indoor grow lights in any other structure shall not exceed 1,000 watts per light, and shall comply with the California Building, Electrical and Fire Codes as adopted by the City.
E. The use of gas products or volatile solvents, or dangerous poisons, toxins or carcinogens (including but not limited to CO 2 , butane, propane, natural gas, xylene, styrene, gasoline, kerosene, O2 H2, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, methylene chloride, acetone, benzene, toluene, and trichloro-ethylene,) or generators for cultivation of cannabis is prohibited.
F. Any structure used for the cultivation of cannabis must have a ventilation and filtration system installed that shall prevent cannabis plant odors from exiting the interior of the structure and designed to prevent mold and moisture and otherwise protect the health and safety of persons residing in the residence and cultivating the cannabis. This ventilation shall at a minimum consist of a system meeting the requirements of the current, adopted edition of the California Building Code section 1203.4 (Natural Ventilation) or section 402.3 (Mechanical Ventilation), or their equivalent(s).
G. Any accessory structure used for the cultivation of cannabis shall be located in the rear yard area of the parcel or premises and must maintain a minimum setback equal to the greater of (1) the setback imposed pursuant to the applicable zoning provisions of this Code, or (2) ten-feet from any property line. The yard where the structure is maintained must be enclosed by a solid fence at least six feet in height.
H. Adequate mechanical locking or electronic security systems must be installed as part of the structure prior to the commencement of cultivation.
I. Cannabis cultivation shall be limited to six cannabis plants per private residence, regardless of whether the cannabis is cultivated inside the residence or in an accessory structure. The limit of six plants per private residence shall apply regardless of how many individuals reside at the private residence.
J. The residential structure shall remain at all times a residence, with legal and functioning cooking, sleeping and sanitation facilities with proper ingress and egress. No room used for cooking of meals, sleeping or bathing shall be used for cultivation.
K. Cultivation of cannabis shall take place only on impervious surfaces.
L. There shall be no exterior evidence of cannabis cultivation occurring on the parcel.
M. No more than one room in any structure may be used for cultivation.
N. The cannabis cultivation area shall not exceed 32 square feet and not exceed ten feet in height per residence. This limit applies regardless of the number of individuals residing in the residence.
O. No room or area in a structure that is used for cultivation shall be accessible to persons under 21 years of age.
P. Written consent of the property owner to cultivate cannabis within the residential structure shall be obtained and shall be kept on the premises, and available for inspection by agents of the City.
Q. A portable fire extinguisher, that complies with the regulations and standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and applicable law, shall be kept in any room used for cultivation of cannabis .
R. No one other than a full-time resident of the residence shall be involved or take part in the cultivation and said full-time resident may not participate in cultivation in any other location within the City.
S. No chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other chemical agents shall be used for cannabis cultivation.
T. The cannabis cultivation area shall not adversely affect the health or safety of the nearby residents by creating dust, glare, heat, noise, noxious gases, odor, smoke, traffic, vibration, or other impacts; and shall not be conducted in a manner that is hazardous due to the use or storage of materials, processes, products or wastes, or from other actions related to the cultivation.
U. For the protection of local groundwater resources and indoor air quality, and to avoid disposal of harmful substances into sewers or septic systems, no chemical shall be used for cannabis cultivation that contains any substance on the list prepared pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 25249.8; provided, that any chemical specifically approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for indoor use on cannabis may be used in amounts prescribed by the Department. No chemical used for cannabis cultivation shall be stored in a manner visible from neighboring residences or to individuals located outside the property line or in the public right-of-way.
V. Cultivation shall be limited exclusively for the personal use of lawful residents of the property on which the cultivation is occurring.
(Ord. 7630 § 7, 2023; Ord. 7431 § 5, 2018)
