Hazardous and toxic materials.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.590.030
in effect19.590.030 - Hazardous and toxic materials.
A. The intent of this section is to protect local health, safety and general welfare by ensuring that the design and operational characteristics of a property or use does not adversely impact neighboring property owners, neighboring property users or the general public through the accidental or intentional release or use of hazardous materials.
B. The use, handling, storage and transportation of hazardous and extremely hazardous materials shall comply with the provisions of the California Hazardous Materials Regulations (California Administrative Code, Title 22, Division (4). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Health Services (DHS) identify hazardous materials and prescribe handling, use and disposal practices. The use, storage, manufacture and disposal of hazardous materials shall be regulated and monitored according to the standards established by these agencies and any delegated government agencies.
C. The use, handling, storage, and transportation of combustibles and explosives shall comply with the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code. No gasoline or other inflammables or explosives shall be stored unless the location, plans, and construction conform to the laws and regulations of the State of California and have the approval of the City of Riverside.
D. Toxic gases or matter shall not be emitted that can cause any damage to health, to animals or vegetation, or other forms of property, or that can cause any excessive soiling beyond the lot lines of the use.
(Ord. 7331 §95, 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_ARTVIIISIPLGEDEPR_CH19.590PEST_19.590.030HATOMAFetched: 11/1/2026