Continuation and maintenance.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.080.030
in effect19.080.030 - Continuation and maintenance.
A. Continuation.
1. Except as otherwise provided herein, any lot, structure or use legally established on the effective date of the Zoning Code, may continue as a nonconforming lot, structure, or use.
2. Any lot, structure, or use legally established prior to the annexation of the property may continue as a nonconforming lot, structure, or use, respectfully.
3. A change in ownership or tenancy without any change in use, occupancy, or development shall not affect any of the legal nonconforming rights, privileges, and responsibilities provided under this article.
4. Any lawfully created lot that becomes nonconforming with regard to lot area, street frontage, lot width, lot depth, or accessibility may continue indefinitely with such nonconformity and may be developed and used as if it were a conforming lot.
B. Maintenance.
1. Routine maintenance and repairs may be performed on a nonconforming lot, use, or structure, provided such work does not involve structural alterations or any enlargement of the structure subject to the granting of building permits as required by the Building Official.
(Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §3, 2016; 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_ARTIIINOPR_CH19.080NO_DIVIGENOPROTSTUS_19.080.030COMAFetched: 11/1/2026