"W" Definitions.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.910.240
in effect19.910.240 - "W" Definitions.
Wall means a physical barrier constructed largely of masonry, brick, concrete, stucco, concrete block or any combination thereof and intended to mark a boundary and/or enclose an area.
Wall, building. See "building wall."
Wall, parapet. See "parapet wall."
Warehouse means a building or portion thereof used for the storage, receiving, shipping, or wholesaling of goods and merchandise, and any incidental or accessory activities. A warehouse is not "commercial storage" as defined in this title.
Warehousing storage, Incidental means a building or portion thereof which is incidental to a principally permitted industrial use for the storage of goods and merchandise. For example, a manufacturing, research laboratory, or other type of commercial or industrial use which stores and distributes the goods or components that are produced or contained on-site.
Warehousing and distribution facility means a building, structure or other facility primarily used for the warehousing, storage, sorting, packing, staging, shipping, receiving, distributing or holding of goods and merchandise of any kind, typically which are not manufactured, processed or otherwise produced in the same facility, for any length of time. Warehousing and distribution facilities include but are not limited wholesale distribution, distribution centers, moving and transfer storage, cross-dock facilities, package handling centers, order fulfilment centers, or logistics centers and facilities.
Wet bar means any room or area of a room used, intended or designed to be used, for the occasional preparation of food. A wet bar may include a single sink or basin, bar height refrigerator, bar height cabinets and hookups for cold water. This definition does not include amenities such as multiple basin sinks, full height refrigerators, hot water hookups, 220 amp electrical service, above counter cabinets, cooking apparatus including, but not limited to, stoves, ranges, hot tops, and microwaves, or any other amenities that would comprise a kitchen.
Wholesale means the sale of goods by bulk for resale purposes and not for direct use or consumption.
Wine. See "brewery, wine."
Winery. See "brewery, winery."
Worm farm means the growing of earthworms for commercial or noncommercial purposes in worm beds or other delineated areas or structures, and the use of certain appurtenant structures such as sunshades and packing shades that are utilized in the operation of a worm farm.
(Ord. 7755, § 21, 2026; Ord. 7541, § 13, 2020; Ord. 7331 § 128, 2016; Ord. 7235 § 26, 2013; Ord. 7185 § 8, 2012; Ord. 7105 § 10, 2010; 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_19.910.240WDEFetched: 11/1/2026