Building demolition permit generally.
Riverside Municipal Code § 16.20.130
in effect16.20.130 - Building demolition permit generally.
Prior to starting demolition work on any building or structure all required pedestrian protection structures shall be in place, any required bonds and insurance shall be posted, all utility companies shall be notified in writing of the intention to demolish or remove the building or structure, and all necessary permits shall be obtained. Work under a building demolition permit shall not be considered completed until the sewer has been properly capped at the property line; all underground tanks, septic tanks and cesspools have been pumped out and either properly filled or removed; all basements, pools, sumps or other depressions which may be hazardous in any way have been properly filled or protected; all concrete, weeds, debris, stones or other loose material has been removed from the site; and any remaining portions of the structure have been cleaned and made structurally and aesthetically acceptable. Work under a building demolition permit shall not be suspended or abandoned. If such work is suspended or abandoned, the materials shall be considered "waste matter" as defined in Chapter 16.32 of this Code and may be abated as such.
(Ord. 3495 §3 (part), 1968; prior code §9.304 (part))
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_TIT16BUCO_CH16.20BUMORE_16.20.130BUDEPEGEFetched: 11/1/2026