SHELTERS—EMERGENCY

Riverside Municipal Code tit. 19, art. VII, ch. 19.400

in effect

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.010 Purpose.

19.400.010 - Purpose. The purpose of regulating emergency shelters is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §60, 2016; Ord. 7158 §10, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.400.020 - Applicability and permit requirements. Except as provided in paragraph B, emergency shelters, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter. (Ord. 7552 §16, 2021; (Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §60, 2016; Ord. 7158 §10, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.030 Additional application requirements.

19.400.030 - Additional application requirements. The application for a discretionary permit for emergency shelters shall include the following additional information: A. Client profile (the subgroup of the population of the facility is intended to serve such as single men, families, elderly, minor children, developmentally disabled, etc.); B. Maximum number of occupants and hours of facility operation; C. Term of client stay; D. Support services to be provided on-site and projected staffing levels; E. Rules of conduct and/or management plan; and F. Security plan. (Ord. 7552 §17, 2021; Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §60, 2016; Ord. 7158 §10, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.040 Site location, operation, and development standards.

19.400.040 - Site location, operation, and development standards. In addition to the standards for emergency shelters set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, the following findings shall be made: A. To avoid over-concentration of emergency shelters, there shall be a 300-foot separation requirement as measured from the nearest outside building walls between the subject use and the nearest property line of any other emergency shelter as defined in Article X (Definitions). B. On-site waiting and client intake areas. 1. An adequately sized indoor client intake area shall be provided. 2. Any queuing areas shall be on-site, in covered areas and away from public sidewalks and avoid spilling into parking and landscape areas. C. Both indoor and outdoor open areas shall be provided on site. D. All setback standards of the underlying zone shall be met. E. On-site parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.580 (Parking and Loading). The precise number of parking spaces required will be determined based on the operating characteristics of the specific proposal; however, the required parking shall not be more than for other residential or commercial uses within the same zone. F. On-site staff supervision shall be required during all hours of facility operation. G. Individual client stays shall not exceed 180 consecutive days. H. The facility, in any Zoning District, shall be consistent with any applicable Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan compatibility criteria. (Ord. 7660, § 7, 2024; Ord. 7573 § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7552 §18, 2021; Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §60, 2016; Ord. 7158 §10, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.050 Special noticing requirements.

19.400.050 - Special noticing requirements. All property owners within 1,000 feet of the proposed facility, as measured from the subject property lines, shall be notified of the proposed discretionary permit. (Ord. 7331 §60, 2016; Ord. 7158 §10, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.060 Reserved.

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.070 Change in operating conditions.

19.400.070 - Change in operating conditions. Any change in operating conditions from what was originally approved and imposed by the City, including, but not limited to, number of occupants or clients or any modifications to the conditions of approval pursuant to the required discretionary permit shall require the immediate submittal of a request for revision of the required discretionary permit. (Ord. 7331 §60, 2016; Ord. 7158 §10, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.080 Abandonment of use.

19.400.080 - Abandonment of use. An existing facility, established pursuant to any discretionary permit discontinued for any period of time, excluding a maximum 30-day closure required to perform necessary repairs or restoration that does not increase the square footage of the residence, is deemed abandoned and any subsequent establishment of a facility shall be required to first obtain a new discretionary permit, as appropriate. (Ord. 7552 §20, 2021; Ord. 7331 §60, 2016; Ord. 7158 §10, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.400.081 Modifications.

19.400.081 - Modifications. Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered under the required Minor Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit. (Ord. 7331 §60, 2016)

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_ARTVIISPLAUSPR_CH19.400SHMEFetched: 11/1/2026