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Active Zone · Riverside County Primary · Riverside County, CA

M-H Manufacturing Heavy
Riverside County Primary, California

Heavy industrial, extraction, processing.

Riverside County, California
Riverside County Primary · county
Updated: 2026-03-29 0 Parcels

Jurisdiction Context

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This zone is currently grouped under Riverside County Primary inside Riverside County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.

Max Height
75
Feet · ~7 stories
Max FAR
0.50
Floor Area Ratio
Min. Lot Size
40K
sq ft · 0.92 ac
Max Lot Coverage
N/A
of gross lot area
Impervious surface cap

Comparative Market Context

Density vs. County Average

At FAR 0.5, this zone allows 25% more floor area ratio than the Riverside County commercial zone average of 0.4 — allowing developers to generate more gross floor area per land dollar.

Height Profile

The 75-foot height allowance is 32 ft taller than the Riverside County average across all p5_zones (43 ft), supporting land uses that benefit from vertical massing, including hotel flags, medical office towers, and mixed-use development.

County Portfolio Position

There are 14 total zoning designations in Riverside County, of which 3 are commercial. M-H is among the most flexible for commercial uses. This zone accounts for approximately 0% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.

Land Value Context

At Riverside County's average land value of $42.2/sf and a FAR of 0.5, the implied land cost per buildable square foot in M-H p5_zones is approximately $84.4/sf — a mid-market entry point relative to regional commercial land benchmarks.

Development Standards

RequirementStandardNotes / ConditionsCode Ref.
Front Setback
From ROW
50 ft
Building Height
Max by-right
75 ft
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.50
Min. Lot Size
40,000 sf

Permitted Uses

The M-H zone's permitted use schedule for Riverside County, CA is currently being verified from source documents.

By-Right — no special permit needed Conditional (CUP / BZA required) Prohibited in this zone

No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.

No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.

No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.

Zoning Map — M-H in Riverside County

ℹ️ M-H Corridors in Riverside County

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Development Yield Calculator

Instant Build Potential for M-H
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M-H Riverside County
sq ft
Max Buildable GFA
Enter lot size above
Max Footprint
Coverage limit
Est. Stories
@ 12 ft/floor
Bonus FAR GFA
With incentives
Est. Parking Req.
@ 4/1K sf retail

Free Calculators for This Zone

Entitlement Process — Riverside County

01
Pre-Application Meeting (PAM)
Free consultation with Riverside County Development Review Division. Bring a conceptual site plan. Typically 2–4 week wait. Identify overlay districts, activity center requirements, and environmental constraints early.
2–4 weeks
02
DRC / Site Plan Submission
Submit to Development Review Committee. Requires engineered site plan, landscape plan, stormwater analysis (per local SJRWMD/TCEQ/CDOT requirements), and traffic study if >100 PM peak-hour trips.
30–90 days
03
Building Permit
Submit to Riverside County Building Division. Fire, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical sub-permits included. Expedited commercial review available in most Florida, Texas, and Arizona p5_counties.
4–12 weeks
04
Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspections: Building, Fire Marshal, Health (food service), Zoning. Business Tax Receipt or Business License required from local authority prior to opening.
Final Step

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M-H zoning in Riverside County, CA?
Heavy industrial, extraction, processing.
What is the maximum building height for M-H in Riverside County?
The maximum building height in M-H zoning in Riverside County is 75 feet by right.
Can you build a drive-thru in M-H zoning in Riverside County?
Drive-thru permissibility depends on the specific use type. Verify with Riverside County Planning & Zoning.
What is the minimum lot size for M-H zoning in Riverside County?
The minimum lot size for M-H zoning in Riverside County is 40,000 square feet (0.92 acres).
⚠ This information is sourced from publicly available zoning codes and is for informational reference only. Always verify current regulations directly with Riverside County Primary Planning & Zoning before making investment or development decisions. Last verified: 2026-03-29. Contact: 951-955-3200.