Riverside Municipal Code tit. 19, art. VII, ch. 19.272 — BREWERIES, MICROBREWERIES, WINERIES, BREWPUBS, BREW-ON-PREMISES AND DISTILLERIES | Riverside Municipal Code (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 7776, enacted June 23, 2026) — City of Riverside

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.272.010 Purpose.

19.272.010 - Purpose. The purpose of regulating breweries, microbreweries, wineries, brewpubs and brew-on-premises establishments is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 7331 §32, 2016; Ord. 7185 §3, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.272.020 Applicability and permit requirements.

19.272.020 - Applicability and permit requirements. Breweries, microbreweries, wineries, brewpubs, brew-on-premises and distilleries establishments, 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. Brewpubs shall comply with the permit requirements established in Table 19.150.020(A) (Permitted Uses Table) in all zones where permitted; However, a brewpub that complies with all development standards established by Section 19.450.020 B.1 a—d and f—h (Alcohol Sales - Exemption from Minor Conditional Use Permit) shall be exempt from the Minor Conditional Use Permit requirement in the CR, CG, CRC, and Mixed-Use Zones. (Ord. 7552 §11, 2021; Ord. 7331 §32, 2016; Ord. 7185 §3, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.272.030 Site location, operation and development standards.

19.272.030 - Site location, operation and development standards. The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to all establishments selling alcohol, unless otherwise specified here. A. Breweries, microbreweries, wineries, and distilleries manufacturing and wholesale only (no on-site retail sales or on-site tasting). 1. All setback, landscaping, and other development standards of the underlying zone shall be met. 2. The establishment shall comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 19.510 (Outdoor Storage) where permitted by the underlying zone. 3. The establishment shall comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 19.580 (Parking and Loading). For the purposes of calculating required on-site parking, the brewing areas shall be considered manufacturing, the tasting rooms shall be considered restaurant, and the cold and warm storage shall be considered warehousing. B. Breweries, microbreweries, wineries, and distilleries with off-sale retail and/or on-site tasting. 1. All standards listed under 19.272.030 A shall apply. 2. The establishments shall comply with all location, operation and development standards established by Chapter 19.450 (Alcohol Sales). 3. In any Industrial Zone, retail sales shall not exceed 15% of the gross floor area of the lease space. 4. A maximum of one pint (16 oz.) of beer, six ounces of wine, and one ounce of distilled spirits may be sold or dispensed, for a fee or no fee, to each customer for on-site tasting per day. This may be divided into a single serving or small tastings. 5. Retail sales of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to alcoholic beverages manufactured on-site. 6. The business shall have lighting in accordance with Chapter 19.556 (Outdoor Lighting). On-site lighting plans shall be submitted for review and approval. 7. The retail and tasting hours of operation shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 8. No person under 21 shall be permitted within the tasting area(s). 9. The premises on which the business is located shall be posted to indicate that it is unlawful for any person to drink or consume any alcoholic beverage in any public place or posted premises in accordance with Section 9.05.020 of the Municipal Code. 10. The management at each location of off-sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to this section shall be responsible for educating the public regarding drunk driving laws and the related penalties for breaking those laws. (This includes minimum age law, open container law and driving while intoxicated law.) This can be accomplished by posting prominent signs, decals or brochures at the point of purchase and providing adequate training for employees. 11. Entertainment activities shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 5.80 (Entertainment Permit). 12. Additional conditions may be applied based on feedback from the Riverside Police Department during the entitlement process. C. Additional standards for brew-on-premises. 1. All standards listed under section 19.272.030 A and B shall apply. 2. Minors shall be permitted provided that there is not tasting/sampling of alcoholic beverages. (Ord. 7552 §12, 2021; Ord. 7331 §32, 2016; Ord. 7185 §3, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.272.040 Other applicable regulations.

19.272.040 - Other applicable regulations. Where the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) determines that an area has an over-concentration of alcoholic beverage licenses and/or a higher than average crime rate, ABC may deny an application for alcohol sales unless the Community & Economic Development Department Director, his/her designee or City Planning Commission makes a determination that public convenience or necessity will be served by the proposed project. (Ord. 7552 §13, 2021; Ord. 7331 §32, 2016; Ord. 7185 §3, 2007)

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.272.050 Modifications.

19.272.050 - Modifications. Modifications to the above Site location, operation and development standards 19.272.030 A (1 and 3) and B (2, 3, 4, and 5) may be considered in conjunction with the required Minor Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, as applicable. Modifications to all other site location, operation and development standards are not permitted. (Ord. 7552 §14, 2021; Ord. 7331 §32, 2016; Ord. 7185 §3, 2007)