Smoking prohibited in multi-unit residences; designated smoking area.
Riverside Municipal Code § 6.27.040
in effect6.27.040 - Smoking prohibited in multi-unit residences; designated smoking area.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any multi-unit residence, including in a unit or common area of the multi-unit residence, unless in a designated smoking area as specified in this chapter.
B. The landlord or manager of a multi-unit residence may designate a portion of that multi-unit residence where smoking is allowed. Any such designated area must:
1. Not be in any enclosed area;
2. Be located at least 25 feet from any enclosed area;
3. Not include and must be at least 25 feet from play or recreation areas including, but not limited to, areas improved or designated for swimming or other sports, playgrounds, etc.;
4. Be no more than 25 percent of the total outdoor area of the multi-unit residence property;
5. Have a clearly marked perimeter;
6. Be identified by conspicuous signs as provided in Section 6.27.050 of this Code; and
7. Not overlap with any area in which smoking is otherwise prohibited by this chapter or other law.
(Ord. 7589 § 1(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_TIT6HESA_CH6.27SMREMUITRE_6.27.040SMPRMUITREDESMARFetched: 11/1/2026