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Retail storefront window transparency.

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.590.110
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19.590.110 - Retail storefront window transparency. A. Intent. These regulations aim to enhance retail storefront design and encourage safe, attractive and dynamic commercial areas. B. At least 75 percent of the window surface area shall be transparent. 1. Fully opaque treatments or coverings including any allowable window signs, exceeding 25 percent of the window surface area are prohibited. C. Window signs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 19.620. D. Exceptions. 1. Exterior windows in areas for storage or mechanical and/or utility equipment shall not be subject to the provisions of this section. 2. Window frosting may exceed 25 percent of the window area. 3. Vacant storefronts with no business occupying the tenant space may temporarily apply opaque coverings to the complete window area until the tenant space is occupied. (Ord. 7717, § 1, 2025)
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_ARTVIIISIPLGEDEPR_CH19.590PEST_19.590.110RESTWITRFetched: 11/1/2026

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