The City of Riverside has adopted a comprehensive zoning code amendment package to improve clarity, ensure consistency with state laws, and streamline development regulations. Key updates include aligning ADU policies with new state mandates, expanding density bonuses for low-income student and senior housing, modifying fence height and screening regulations, clarifying permitted uses for home-based businesses, and streamlining administrative adjustments for minor zoning deviations. The amendments also incorporate recent changes from Senate Bill 1211 (ADUs), Assembly Bill 3116 (Density Bonus), and Assembly Bill 2371 (Electrified Security Fences), among others. Additionally, the revised ordinance enhances procedural efficiency by updating variance, site plan review, and planned residential development standards.
These zoning updates improve regulatory clarity, reduce barriers to housing development, and ensure compliance with evolving state laws. By streamlining processes and refining land use regulations, the amendments support Riverside’s long-term growth and housing affordability initiatives.