MU Zone in Riverside, CA
MU zoning district rules in Riverside, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The MU zone in Riverside, CA is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Common Permitted Uses
- Ground-floor retail
- Upper-floor apartments
- Live-work units
- Offices
- Restaurants
Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Parking Requirements
Riverside is highly car-dependent. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) provides bus service. Metrolink commuter rail (Riverside Line) connects to Los Angeles Union Station — Riverside-Downtown and Riverside-La Sierra stations serve commuters. Riverside's growing commuter population uses Metrolink extensively. UC Riverside generates pedestrian and bike activity near campus. Park-and-ride lots at Metrolink stations reflect the dominant commuter pattern.
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