"V" Definitions.
Riverside Municipal Code § 19.910.230
in effect19.910.230 - "V" Definitions.
Vapor recovery operations means an operation for cleaning up fuel-contaminated soils.
Variance, pursuant to Section 65906 of the Government Code, a land use action that allows for deviation from the terms of the Zoning Code under specified conditions and specifically, when, because of special circumstances applicable to a property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of the Zoning Code would deprive that property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification.
Vehicle means any self-propelled or towable (trailer) unit designed primarily for transportation of persons or goods on land, water or air.
Vehicle fuel station means vehicle fuel stations, include outdoor fuel dispensing and indoor facilities for lubrication, battery and brake service, tire repair, minor adjustments and repair, and the sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine and sundry items of convenience to the motorist, but excluding painting, body work, steam cleaning, major repairs, mechanical washing facilities, utility truck or trailer rental.
Vehicle impound or tow yard means an open area used exclusively for the storage of automobiles, motor vehicles and recreational vehicles impounded or towed pursuant to order of a public law enforcement agency or insurance organization licensed to conduct business in the State, and stored for the purposes of law enforcement investigation, insurance investigation, title clearance and transfer and/or litigation. This definition does not include the dismantling or disassembly of vehicles except pursuant to litigation, the sale of vehicle parts nor the storage of non-impounded vehicles or their parts.
Vehicle, recreational means a vehicle for non-commercial, recreational use, including a motor home, travel trailer, camper, fifth wheel, boats, water craft, race cars, off road vehicles, horse trailer or trailers designed to carry recreational vehicles such as water craft or off-road vehicles.
Vehicle repair facility, major means any facility offering any of the vehicle repair and improvement services as defined in Vehicle Repair Facility (Minor) and also including engine and transmission overhauls, vehicle restorations, upholstering, convertible top repairs and installations, paint and body work, heavy duty truck and tractor repair and other similar services as determined by the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee.
Vehicle repair facility, minor means any facility that offers minor vehicle repairs and improvements, including lubrication, battery service, brake and wheel service, accessory and tire installation and service, engine adjustments, tune-ups, electrical work, front-end alignment, exhaust system repair, brake servicing, stereo installation, vehicle detailing, window tinting, spray-on bed lining, the repair and servicing of transmissions, but only when such transmission service and repair facility is located within an automobile service center complex as defined in the Zoning Code, and other similar services as determined by the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee.
Vehicle sales means the use of any building or portion thereof, or other premises or portion thereof, for the display, sale, rental or lease of two or more new or used vehicles.
Vehicle wash facility means the use of a site for washing and cleaning of passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, or other light duty equipment open to the public and not associated with private fleet maintenance that are incidental to fleet use.
Vehicle wholesale business means the wholesale of automobiles with on-site incidental indoor or outdoor storage of vehicles. A vehicle wholesale business may also include incidental vehicle repair and/or inspections as allowed under the underlying zone of the business.
Vehicle wrecking means the dismantling or wrecking of used vehicles, or the storage, sale or dumping of dismantled or wrecked vehicles or their parts, either indoor or outdoor.
Vehicular storage yard means any lot, area, parcel, building, structure or part thereof, used for the storage, collection or abandonment of vehicles.
Veterinary clinic, small animal hospital means a place for the medical treatment of common household pets with no provisions made for boarding, outside runs or kennels, except that overnight care incidental to medical treatment and short-term boarding is permitted. This use may be incidental to pet store services.
(Ord. 7331 § 128, 2016; Ord. 7235 § 25, 2013; Ord. 7151 § 4, 2012; 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_ARTXDE_CH19.910DE_19.910.230VDEFetched: 11/1/2026