Guidelines and standards.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.790.050
in effect19.790.050 - Guidelines and standards.
The following guidelines and standards prescribe minimum desirable characteristics of residential properties intended for condominium conversion; however, the approval of any conversion will not necessarily be contingent upon compliance or non-compliance with all of the prescribed guidelines. Mandatory standards are so designated. Only Subsections D, H, I, J, L and M shall apply to mobile home park conversions.
A. Unit size (mandatory). Each dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of 600 square feet.
B. Parking. A minimum of two covered parking spaces meeting established access, size and improvement standards should be provided for each dwelling unit in the project. At least 50 percent of the units shall have a completely enclosed, one car garage.
C. Private open space. All multi-family condominium conversions shall comply with the usable open space requirements of the R-3 Zones.
D. Landscaping. All open areas should be well landscaped with plant material suitable to climate and location consistent with the provisions of Chapter 19.570 (Water Efficient Landscaping and Irrigation). Said areas should be watered by a full-coverage, automated irrigation system in good working order.
E. Noise (mandatory). Common walls and ceilings of all units shall be constructed or upgraded using techniques to limit noise transmission as specified by the current Building Code or equivalent.
F. Fire suppression (mandatory). Smoke detectors meeting the current Building and Fire Codes shall be installed in all residential units and other enclosed common areas such as hallways, recreation rooms and utility rooms. Additional fire suppression equipment such as alarm systems, fire extinguishers and sprinklers shall also be provided as recommended by the Fire Department.
G. Energy conservation. The project should include substantial energy and resource conservation measures such as high efficiency thermal insulation, high efficiency heating and cooling equipment, limited window area or double glazing, water flow restrictors, solar water heating and the like.
H. Structural condition (mandatory). All buildings shall be in sound structural condition, pest and vermin-free, watertight and have paint in adequate condition so as to not require repainting for at least five years from the date of issuance of the condominium conversion permit. All amenities and mechanical appurtenances shall be in sound working order. The applicant shall provide an inspection report subject to the approval of the Building Official, demonstrating compliance with this requirement.
I. Domestic facilities (mandatory). Each dwelling shall be provided with its own clothes washer and dryer hookups and garbage disposal facilities.
J. Utilities (mandatory). All utilities, plumbing and sewage disposal systems shall be in sound, safe and fully-operable condition. Each dwelling or mobile home space shall be provided with its own utility meters. A single water meter for the entire project is permitted.
K. Disabled facilities. Condominium conversions shall comply with the current State law regarding access and accommodations for persons with disabilities.
L. Mobile home parks. The minimum desirable characteristics for mobile home parks shall be the standards established under Chapter 19.210 (Mobile Home Park Overlay Zone).
(Ord. 7660, § 18, 2024; Ord. 7331 §115, 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_ARTIXLAUSDEPEREPR_CH19.790COCOPE_19.790.050GUSTFetched: 11/1/2026