ORDINANCE NO. 2025-003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF
THE ZONING CODE (TITLE 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE) OF
THE CITY OF CHINO . PL25-0031 ( ZONE ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT)
The City Council of the City of Chino, California, does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Table 20.06-1 of the Chino Municipal Code is hereby revised as follows with the remainder of the Table remaining unchanged (additions in bold red; deletions in strikethrough):
TABLE 20.06-1 LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Uses
Zoning Districts Additional
Regulations CN CG CO CR CS
Residential Uses
Group Homes and Facilities ■ C ■ ■ ■
Senior Housing Projects ■ C C ■ C Section
20.21.340
Congregate Care Facilities ■ C C ■ C Section
20.21.460
Live/Work ■ ■ ■ ■ C Section
20.21.060
Residential Care Facilities, Small ■ C C ■ ■
Residential Care Facilities, Large ■ C C ■ ■ Section
20.21.070
Caretaker Quarters ■ ■ ■ ■ P Section
20.21.110
Public and Quasi-Public Uses
Places of Assembly
Places of Worship, Community Scale C C C C ■
Places of Worship, Regional Scale ■ C ■ C ■
Places of Worship, Small Storefront A A A A ■
Places of Worship, Large Storefront A A A A ■
Clubs and Lodges C C C C ■
Cultural and Institutional Uses
Theaters and Auditoriums ■ C ■ C ■
Libraries C C C C ■
Museums and Art Galleries C C C C C
Botanical and Zoological Gardens ■ C ■ ■ ■
Health Services
Hospitals ■ C C C C
Medical Clinics and Labs P P P P P
Medical Offices P P P P P
Medical Marijuana Dispensary ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Educational Uses
Schools, Public or Private ■ C C ■ ■
Trade and Vocational Schools ■ A C A C A C A ■ A
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Uses
Zoning Districts Additional
Regulations CN CG CO CR CS
Schools for Personal Enrichment and
Fulfillment
A A C A A Section
20.21.180
Gym/Athletic Instruction, Minor A A P C P A P A Section
20.21.440
Gym/Athletic Instruction, Major ■ C A C A C P C A Section
20.21.440
Gym/Athletic Instruction,
Small/Boutique Fitness Studio
A P P A P P A P Section
20.21.440
Child/Adult Care Services
Child Day Care Centers C C C C ■ Section
20.21.090
Day Care Facilities, Employer
Provided On-site
C C C C ■
Day Care Facilities, Adult C C C C ■
Other Community Services
Emergency Shelters ■ C ■ ■ P Section
20.21.080
Social Services, Charitable Institutions
and Services
C C C C C
Public Safety Facilities C C C C C
Commercial Uses
Retail
Retail, General P P C P P
Cart/Kiosk A A A A ■ Section
20.21.150
Retail, Thrift and Secondhand Stores ■ A P ■ C A A P
Animal Sales and Services P P ■ P P
Veterinary Clinics ■ P C P ■ P C P C P
Guns and Ammunition Sales ■ C ■ C ■
Alcoholic Beverage Sales A/C A/C ■ A/C A/C Section
20.21.270
Pawn Shops ■ ■ ■ ■ C
Adult Oriented Businesses ■ ■ ■ ■ C
Mobile Homes Sales ■ ■ ■ ■ C
Swap Meets ■ ■ ■ ■ C
Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile and Vehicle Sales and
Leasing
■ C ■ C C Section
20.21.250
Automobile Rental ■ A A/C
A
■ A ■ A A/C
A
Section
20.21.410
Truck and Trailer Rental ■ ■ ■ ■ C Section
20.21.410
Vehicle Parts and Accessories Sales P P ■ P P
Automobile, Light Truck and Van
Cleaning
■ C ■ C C
Bus and Large Truck Cleaning ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance ■ A ■ C A A Section
20.21.240
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Uses
Zoning Districts Additional
Regulations CN CG CO CR CS
Bus and Large Truck Repair and
Maintenance
■ ■ ■ ■ C
Paint or Auto Body Repair ■ C ■ ■ C
Vehicle Towing Service ■ ■ ■ ■ P
Gas and Service Stations C P C P P Section
20.21.230
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Restaurant P P C P P C P
Restaurant, Drive-Thru Facility C P C P P C P Section
20.21.170
Bars, Nightclubs and Lounges ■ C ■ C C Section
20.21.280
Cigar Lounges, Vape Lounges and
Hookah Bars
■ C ■ C C Section
20.21.320
Microbrewery and Microdistillery ■ C ■ C C 20.21.270 Banquet Facilities ■ C A ■ C P C A
Transient Occupancy
Bed and Breakfast ■ C ■ C ■
Hotels and Motels ■ C P C P C P ■
Commercial Services
Offices, Professional/Business P P P P P
Offices, Service P P P P P
Personal Services P P C P P P
Personal Services, Restricted ■ ■ ■ ■ C
Tattoo and Piercing Establishment ■ ■ ■ ■ P
Business Support Services P P P P P
Banks, Retail P P P P P
Check Cashing Services ■ ■ ■ ■ C Section
20.21.300
Payday Advance Services ■ P ■ P P
Cyber Cafes ■ C ■ C C Section
20.21.310
Day Spas ■ C C C ■
Massage Establishments C C C C C Chapter 5.24
Funeral Parlors, Mortuaries and
Crematories
■ C ■ ■ C
Fortunetelling ■ P ■ ■ P
Entertainment-Related Services
Motion Picture Production and
Distribution Services
■ C C C C
Recording Studios ■ P ■ P P
Broadcasting Studios ■ C C C C
Recreational Uses
Commercial Recreation ■ C A ■ A C P ■ A
Golf Courses, Miniature ■ C ■ C ■
Parks and Recreational Facilities P P P P P
Sports Stadium or Arenas ■ ■ ■ C ■
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Uses
Zoning Districts Additional
Regulations CN CG CO CR CS
Amusement or Theme Park ■ ■ ■ C ■
Industrial
Manufacturing and Processing
Manufacturing and Processing, Light ■ ■ ■ ■ P
Food Preparation ■ P ■ P P
Recycling
Recycling Facilities, Small Collection A A ■ A A Section
20.21.360
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Section
20.21.360
Recycling Facilities, Reverse Vending
Machines
A A ■ A A Section
20.21.360
Warehousing and Storage
Warehousing, Very Light (<25,000 sq
ft)
■ ■ ■ ■ P
Outdoor Storage, Incidental A A A A A Section
20.21.200
Outdoor Storage, as a Primary Use ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Section
20.21.200
Other Industrial
Equipment Rental and Sales, Light
Equipment
■ C ■ C P Section
20.21.220
Transportation, Communications
and Utilities
Transportation Terminals ■ C C C C
Parking Facilities ■ C C C C
Utilities, Major C C ■ C C
Utilities, Minor C C C C C
Communications Facilities, Minor A A A A A Chapter 20.22 Communications Facilities, Major C C C C C Chapter 20.22 Solar Panels, Incidental A A A A A Section
20.10.070
Wind Turbines, Incidental ■ ■ ■ C ■ Section 20.22
Agricultural Uses, Activities and
Facilities
Crop Cultivation A A A A A Section
20.21.020
Agricultural Product Stands I I I I I Section
20.21.020
Section 2. Table 20.07-1 of the Chino Municipal Code is hereby revised as follows with the remainder of the Table remaining unchanged (additions in bold red; deletions in strikethrough):
TABLE 20.07-1 LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Uses
Zoning Districts Additional
Regulations BP M1 M2 AD
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Commercial Uses
Retail
Vehicle Sales Office P P P ■
Transient Occupancy
Hotels and Motels ■ C ■ C ■ C P C
Section 3. Section 20.23.100 of the Chino Municipal Code is hereby revised as follows (additions in bold red; deletions in strikethrough):
20.23.100 – Variances
A. Minor Variance.
1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the minor variance procedure is to provide a method whereby minor departures from the strict application of the development standards contained in this Zoning Code is permitted, when the strict application of such would deprive a property a development right possessed by other property in the same zone and vicinity.
2. Applicability.
a. When the strict and literal interpretation, and enforcement of this Zoning Code would result in practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the general purpose of this Zoning Code, the Director of Community Development shall have the authority to grant a variance from the provisions of this Zoning Code, provided that the addition will not result in a deviation of more than 25 50 percent from a measurable standard. In no case, however, shall a variance be granted which authorizes a use, activity or property right that is not expressly permitted by this Zoning Code.
B. Major Variance.
1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the major variance procedure is to provide a method whereby departures from the strict application of the development standards contained in this Zoning Code is permitted, when the strict application of such would deprive a property a development right possessed by other property in the same zone and vicinity.
2. Applicability
a. When the strict and literal interpretation, and enforcement of this Zoning Code would result in practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the general purpose of this Zoning Code, the Planning Commission shall have the authority to grant a variance from the provisions of this Zoning Code, if the addition will result in a deviation of more than 25 50 percent from a measurable standard. In no case, however, shall a variance be granted which authorizes a use, activity or property right that is not expressly permitted by this Zoning Code.
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Section 3. Section 20.24.020 of the Chino Municipal Code is hereby revised as follows with the remainder of the section remaining unchanged (deletions in bold strikethrough):
20.24.020 – Definitions
Personal Services, Restricted. An establishment other than a professional office that provides services as a primary use which are typically limited by specific use attributes or appearance, including but not limited to tattoo parlors, body piercing, pawnshops, spas and hot tubs for hourly rental, massage establishments, and adult oriented businesses as defined in Title 5 of the Municipal Code.
Section 6. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption, in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility for this action to have a significant effect on the environment, and individual development applications will be reviewed under CEQA as they are proposed.
Section 12. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any other provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 13. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its second reading and adoption.
Section 14. Certification. The City Clerk of the City of Chino shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the Chino Champion, a newspaper of general circulation, within said City in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1
ST DAY OF JULY 2025.
By:
EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
By:
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-003
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) §
CITY OF CHINO )
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino , do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of July 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
By:
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK