Riverside Zoning

C-2 Zone in Riverside, CA

C-2 zoning district rules in Riverside, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Commercial DistrictCommunity Commercial

The C-2 zone in Riverside, CA is a commercial district (Community Commercial). Permits moderate-scale retail and service uses serving a broader community area. Allows larger stores and greater traffic generation than C-1.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Supermarkets
  • Restaurants
  • Auto services
  • Home improvement stores
  • Banks

Permits moderate-scale retail and service uses serving a broader community area. Allows larger stores and greater traffic generation than C-1.

Parking Requirements

Varies by use. Riverside's suburban commercial development typically features large surface parking lots. Downtown Riverside has reduced parking minimums near transit.

Source: Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 19.060 (Zoning); California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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