Development of substantial improvement and substantial damage procedures.
Riverside Municipal Code § 16.18.050
in effect16.18.050 - Development of substantial improvement and substantial damage procedures.
The Floodplain Administrator or designee shall develop detailed procedures for identifying and administering requirements for substantial improvement and substantial damage.
A. The cost of replacement of the structure shall be based on a square foot cost factor determined by reference to a building cost estimating guide recognized by the building construction industry.
B. The amount of depreciation shall be determined by taking into account the age and physical deterioration of the structure and functional obsolescence as approved by the Floodplain Administrator, but shall not include economic or other forms of external obsolescence.
C. Use of replacement costs or accrued depreciation factors different from those contained in recognized building cost estimating guides may be considered only if such factors are included in a report prepared by an independent professional appraiser and supported by a written explanation of the differences.
The Floodplain Administrator or designee shall assure procedures are coordinated with other departments/divisions and implemented by community staff.
(Ord. 6997 §§ 5, 6, 2008; Ord. 5640 § 1, 1988; Ord. 5039 § 6, 1982)
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_CH16.18FLHAARIMNAFLINPR_16.18.050DESUIMSUDAPRFetched: 11/1/2026