In unincorporated areas of Riverside County, including the La Cresta community near Murrieta, properties are typically zoned R-A-5 (Residential Agricultural – 5-acre minimum). This zoning designation supports rural residential development with allowances for agricultural and equestrian uses.

 

 Zoning Code Reference

The regulations governing the R-A-5 zone are detailed in the Riverside County Zoning Ordinance, specifically under Chapter 19.30. This chapter outlines permitted uses, development standards, and other requirements applicable to properties within the R-A-5 zone.

 

 How to Access the Zoning Ordinance

To review the full text of Chapter 19.30 and other related zoning provisions:

 

1. Visit the Riverside County Planning Department's Zoning Ordinance Page: The official zoning ordinance is available here:
   https://planning.rctlma.org/Zoning-Ordinance

2. Use the Riverside County Land Information Service (Map My County): This tool allows you to search for zoning information by Assessor Parcel Number (APN), address, or other criteria:
   https://planning.rctlma.org/general-plan-and-zoning/whats-my-zoningRiverside County Planning Department

 

 Typical Uses in the R-A-5 Zone

 

Properties zoned R-A-5 typically allow for:Scoutred

• Single-family dwellings

• Noncommercial keeping of horses, cattle, sheep, and goats on lots over 20,000 square feet

• Agricultural uses, such as wholesale nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, aviaries, apiaries, and the raising of field and tree crops

• Limited noncommercial animal husbandry and 4-H projects

• Agricultural mobile homes for owners or farm workers on parcels being actively farmedColdwell Banker Select Real Estate