"Y" Definitions.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.910.260
in effect19.910.260 - "Y" Definitions.
Yard means an open space other than a court, on a lot, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided in this title.
Yard, front means a yard extending across the full width of the lot located between the front lot line or planned street line and the front building setback line. For corridor access lots the front yard means a yard extending across the full width of the lot as measured from the building setback line.
Yard, level means a yard with a slope of no more than five percent.
Yard, rear means a yard extending across the full width of the lot located between the rear lot line and the rear building setback line.
Yard, side means a yard between the main building and the side lot line, extending from the front yard, or front lot line where no front yard is required, to the rear yard. The width of the required side yard shall be measured horizontally from the nearest part of the side lot line toward the main building.
(Ord. 7331 § 128, 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_ARTXDE_CH19.910DE_19.910.260YDEFetched: 11/1/2026