Riverside AIR zoning: height, setbacks and lot size

AIR is a zoning district in Riverside. Every value below was read from the Riverside Municipal Code and links to its section (read October 2026). State laws such as the ADU and SB 9 rules can allow more on a residential lot. General information, not legal advice — read the code text and check with the city before you build.

Development standards in AIR

The general rule for a typical lot in this zone. Zoning tables often attach notes, such as rules for corner lots, lots next to a residential zone, or new subdivisions only. Open “code text” under a value to see the table cell or sentence it was read from.

Maximum building height	45 ft Applies: all other locations (not within 200 ft of a residential zone or use); can be increased with a conditional use permit § 19.435.030 · code text Table row “a. Within 200 feet of a sensitive receptor 6, 7, 8”, column “AIR”: 35 ft.
Minimum front setback	15 ft Applies: 50 ft where the lot abuts or is adjacent to a residential zone or use § 19.435.030 · code text Table row “Front Yard Setback - Minimum 5”, column “AIR”: 15 ft.
Minimum side setback	0 ft § 19.435.030 · code text Table row “a. Interior Side”, column “AIR”: 0 ft.
Minimum rear setback	15 ft § 19.435.030 · code text Table row “a. Rear yard”, column “AIR”: 15 ft.
Minimum lot size	8,000 sq. ft. § 19.435.030 · code text Table row “Lot Area - Minimum”, column “AIR”: 8,000 sq. ft.
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)	0.60 See note 1 below the table in the code. § 19.130.030 · code text Table row “Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR) - Maximum 1, 3”, column “AIR”: 0.60 Note 1: The Approving or Appeal Authority may allow a development project to exceed a maximum FAR when findings can be made that such project (a) will not have a detrimental effect on infrastructure and municipal services, (b) will not adversely impact the surrounding neighborhood, and (c) will not likely set a precedent for additional development that would adversely affect infrastructure, service or sur

When a different number applies

The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in AIR:

Maximum building height: 35 ft — within 200 ft of a residential zone or use, unless a freeway separates the site from it § 19.130.030
Minimum side setback: 60 ft — Adjacent to Residential Zone or use, except where the site is separated from such residential zone or use by a freeway. § 19.130.030
Minimum side setback: 15 ft — Street side. § 19.130.030
Minimum rear setback: 60 ft — Adjacent to Residential Zone or use, except where the site is separated from such residential zone or use by a freeway. § 19.130.030
Minimum rear setback: 20 ft — Adjacent to streets. § 19.130.030

Not on this page

We did not find a general stories, lot coverage, density limit for AIR in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Riverside Municipal Code.

Other Riverside zoning districts

Who this affects

HomeownersArchitects and designersDevelopersReal estate agents

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum building height in Riverside's AIR zone?

45 ft (all other locations (not within 200 ft of a residential zone or use); can be increased with a conditional use permit) — Riverside Municipal Code § 19.435.030.

What is the minimum front setback in Riverside's AIR zone?

15 ft (50 ft where the lot abuts or is adjacent to a residential zone or use) — Riverside Municipal Code § 19.435.030.

What is the minimum side setback in Riverside's AIR zone?

0 ft — Riverside Municipal Code § 19.435.030.

What is the minimum rear setback in Riverside's AIR zone?

15 ft — Riverside Municipal Code § 19.435.030.

What is the minimum lot size in Riverside's AIR zone?

8,000 sq. ft. — Riverside Municipal Code § 19.435.030.

General information, not legal advice.