Subdivision standards.
Riverside Municipal Code § 18.085.040
in effect18.085.040 - Subdivision standards.
A. Lot size. The new parcels shall be of approximately equal parcel area. In no instance shall a parcel be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision, or smaller than 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater.
B. Access to streets. Every parcel shall have access to, provide access to, or adjoin the public right-of-way.
a. A minimum ten-foot-wide direct access corridor or easement shall be required when parcels do not adjoin the public right-of-way.
b. Additional access requirements, including, but not limited to, a wider access corridor or easement, may be required where necessary to provide adequate access for fire safety equipment pursuant to Chapter 16.32 - Fire Prevention.
C. Corridor access lots. Corridor access lots may be approved ministerially. The corridor width shall be a minimum of ten feet.
D. Dedications and easements. Easements may be required to convey public utilities, access, and other services. Right-of-way dedication and offsite improvements shall not be required, except in connection with a building permit.
E. Utilities. Parcels created through an urban lot split shall have separate sewer, water and electrical utility services.
F. The application of any subdivision standard that would physically prevent the development of two units of at least 800 square feet on either of the resulting parcels shall be waived. No Modification or other discretionary action shall be required.
G. All other development standards contained within Titles 17, 18, and 19 shall apply.
(Ord. 7744, § 2, 2025; Ord. 7591 § 4(Exh. A), 2022)
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_TIT18SU_ARTIIIMAPE_CH18.085URLOSP_18.085.040SUSTFetched: 11/1/2026