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Approve Consent Calendar Item as recommended by staff.

CC-A Approval of Minutes of June 20, 2023. 21-2367
Attachments: Draft Planning Commission Minutes of June 20, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS:

To comment on Public Hearing Items, you may submit comments via e-mail at [email protected]. In the subject of your e-mail please indicate whether you are in favor or opposition of the item. Comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may also fill out a card at the meeting and give it to the City Clerk.

Public Comments should be no longer than three (3) minutes. If you challenge in court any action taken concerning a Public Hearing item, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

All Public Hearings will be conducted following this format:
(a) hearing opened (e) oral - favor
(b) written communication (f) oral - opposition
(c) council/staff comments (g) hearing closed
(d) applicant comments
PH-A Master Case No. 22-101; Design Review Project No. 22-050 - A request, pursuant to an Addendum to the SWIP PEIR, to
construct an approximately 158,144 square foot industrial commerce center building on a parcel of approximately

6.46-acres. This project includes an Addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was prepared and certified by the City in 2012 for the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff
recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2023-___; and,

1. Adopt the Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and
Reporting Program, (MMRP) to the SWIP PEIR (SCH NO.
2009091089) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and

2. Approve Design Review No. 22-050.
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APPLICANT:

Herdman Architecture and Design
100 Bayview Circle, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
LOCATION:

The project site is located on the northwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue (APNs: 0236-091-01, -02, and -03.)
PROJECT PLANNER:

Irene Romero, Associate Planner
Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution and
Conditions of Approval
Attachment No. 4 - Notice of Determination
Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Public Hearing
Attachments:

PH-B Master Case No. 22-118: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 22-010 and Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) No. 22-010 - a
request for General Plan and Zoning Code amendments
update to implement policies and regulations for new
Downtown Core land uses. The General Plan amendments
would include modifications to Chapter 9, Community Mobility and Circulation to provide for a future pedestrian plaza, and Chapter 14, Downtown Area Plan and Chapter 15, Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Design to establish a new land use
category, Walkable Mixed-Use 3 with associated goals and policies. Amendments to the Zoning and Development Code would establish new Form-Based Code land use districts and associated development regulations within a new Downtown Core area. The intent of the Downtown Core is to allow higher density residential and mixed-use development, increase walkability in the area, and facilitate the development of the Downtown as a destination, including the ultimate creation of a pedestrian plaza in the Downtown.

RECOMMENDATION:

Based on the information contained in this staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2023 -____, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to:
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1. Adopt a resolution to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination;

2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-010; and,

3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zone Code Amendment No. 22-010.

APPLICANT:

City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:

The project site is bounded by Foothill Boulevard to the north, Randall Avenue to the south, Juniper Avenue to the west, and Mango Avenue to the east.

PROJECT PLANNER:

Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner
Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Existing and Proposed General Plan Land Use Map
Attachment No. 3 - Existing and Proposed Hierarchy of Streets Plan
Attachment No. 4 - Community Mobility Circulation
Attachment No. 5 - Downtown Area Plan
Attachment No. 6 - Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Development Attachment No. 7 - Form Based Code Map Amendment
Attachment No. 8 - Zoning Text Amendment
Attachment No. 9 - Planning Commission Resolution
Attachment No. 10 - Public Notice
Attachment No. 11 - Development Guidebook
Attachment No. 12 - Notice of Determination
Attachments:

PH-C Master Case No. 23-062 and Appeal No. 23-015 - Appeal of the Director of Planning’s decision approving Administrative Site Plan No. 22-028 and Minor Use Permit No. 22-007, a request to install a new wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 75’ mono-palm with 14 antennas, supporting equipment, 21-2293

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and an equipment enclosure of 347 square feet total.

RECOMMENDATION:

Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission:

1. Deny Appeal No. 23-015, thereby upholding the decision of the Director of Planning, for Administrative Site Plan No. 22-028 and Minor Use Permit No. 22-007, for the request to install a new wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 75’ mono-palm with 14 antennas, supporting equipment, and an equipment enclosure of 347 square feet total.

2. Direct staff to prepare, execute, and file a CEQA Notice of Determination and a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, as appropriate, within five (5) working days of the Commission’s final action on Administrative Site Plan No. 22-028 and Minor Use Permit No. 22-007.

APPLICANT:

Robert Constant
28871 Blythewood Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
LOCATION:
17010 Sierra Lakes Parkway (APN: 119-221-69)
PROJECT PLANNER:

Mai Thao, Assistant Planner
Attachment No. 1 - Uniform Appeal Letter from Appellant Attachment No. 2 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 3 - Project Plans
Attachment No. 4 - Director's Hearing Project Packet
Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Public Hearing
Attachment No. 6 - Response from AT&T
Attachment No. 7 - Letter in Support of Original Project Attachments:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

A. None
NEW BUSINESS:

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A. None
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS:

A. Director Communications:

DC-A Upcoming cases scheduled for City Council and Planning Commission.

An update of future City Council agenda items for July 25, 2023 and August 8, 2023 for the Planning Commission's
information.

An update of future Planning Commission agenda items for August 1, 2023 and August 15, 2023 for the Planning
Commission's information.
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Upcoming City Council Items Memo
Upcoming Planning Commission Items Memo
Attachments:

COMMISSION COMMENTS:

A. Planning Commission Remarks:

WORKSHOP:

A. None
ADJOURNMENT:

A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.

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City of Fontana
Action Report
Planning Commission
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 21-2367 Agenda Date: 7/18/2023
Agenda #: CC-A Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Planning
TITLE:

Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 20, 2023.

DISCUSSION:

The Planning Commission will consider approval of the minutes of a Regular Planning Commission meeting of June 20, 2023. The draft minutes are attached to this report for the Planning Commission to review and approval.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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City of Fontana
Planning Commission
Minutes
Cathline Fort, Chair
Idilio Sanchez, Vice Chair
Ralph Thrasher, Secretary
Raj Sangha, Commissioner
Ricardo Quintana, Commissioner
Tuesday June 20, 2023 6:00 P.M. Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers _________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:

A. Call to Order/Roll Call:

A regular meeting of the City of Fontana Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Chair Fort called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Present: Chair Fort, Vice Chair Sanchez, Secretary Thrasher, Commissioners Sangha and Quintana

Absent: None
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:

Following the Invocation by Fontana Police Department Chaplain Greg Peck, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Sanchez.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:

A. Public Communications:

None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:

A. Approval of Minutes:

Approve the Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023.

ACTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Quintana and seconded by Secretary Thrasher and passed by a vote of 4-0-1 to approve the Consent Calendar.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Vice Chair Sanchez, Secretary Thrasher, and Commissioner Quintana and Sangha.

Abstain: Chair Fort

Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PH-A Master Case No. 22-053: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 22-004, Zone Change Application (ZCA) No. 22-005, Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 22-002 and Development Agreement (DA) No. 23-005, Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 22- 009 (Building No. 1), Design Review (DRP) No. 22-029 (Building No. 1), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 22-030 (Building No. 2), Design Review No. 22-061 (Building No. 2), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 22-031 (Building No. 3), Design Review No. 22-062 (Building No. 3), and Final Environmental Impact Report for the development of three (3) industrial commerce buildings totaling approximately 540,849 square feet within a project area totaling 29.4 acres.

Vice Chair opened Public Hearing
Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner presented the staff report.

The applicant, David Pittman on behalf of Acacia Real Estate Group, Inc., stated that he read and agreed to the Conditions of Approval.

The following individuals spoke in opposition:
• Elizabeth Sena
• Joaquin Castillegos
The following individuals spoke in favor:
• Danielle Holley
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• Amanda Morales
• Evan Webb
• Luis Cuevas
The Public Hearing was closed.

RECOMMENDATION:

Based on the information contained in this staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2023-025 and forward a recommendation to the City Council to:

1. Adopt a resolution to certify the EIR, adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and,

2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-004; and,

3. Adopt an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-002; and,

4. Adopt an ordinance approving Zone Change No. 22-005; and,

5. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 23-005; and,

6. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 20709, Design Review No. 22-029 (Building No. 1), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 20708, Design Review No. 22-061 (Building No. 2), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 20707, Design Review No. 22-062 (Building No. 3) subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval.

ACTION: Motion was made by Vice Chair Sanchez and seconded by Commissioner Thrasher and passed by a vote of 5-0 to adopt Resolution PC No. 2023-025; and approve Master Case No. 22-053: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 22-004, Zone Change Application (ZCA) No. 22-005, Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 22-002 and Development Agreement (DA) No. 23-005, Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 22- 009 (Building No. 1), Design Review (DRP) No. 22-029 (Building No. 1), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 22-030 (Building No. 2), Design Review No. 22-061 (Building No. 2), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 22-031 (Building No. 3), Design Review No. 22-062 (Building No. 3).

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chair Fort, Vice Chair Sanchez, Secretary Thrasher, Commissioners Sangha and Quintana.

Absent: None
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PH-B. Master Case No. 22-084: General Plan Amendment No. 22-008, Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-004, Tentative Parcel Map No. 20565 (TPM No. 22-018), Tentative Tract Map No. 20568 (TTM No. 22-007), Design Review No. 22-043, and Administrative Site Plan No. 23-014 - A request for site and architectural review for the development of 255 condominium units (147 detached Cluster Homes units and 108 detached Stub Drive units) with various amenities, and a public park within a 58-acre overall project site. The project includes an Addendum to the previously certified EIR for the Southridge Village Specific Plan.

Chair Fort opened Public Hearing.

Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner presented the staff report and answered questions of the commission.

Vice Chair Sanchez and Commissioner Sangha noted for the record that they individually met with the applicant at the project site.

The commission and staff discussed existing parking and its connection along the trails of the project area.

Commissioner Quintana also stated for the record that he individually met with the applicant at the project site.

The applicant, Brian Avila on behalf of NH Southern LLC, stated that he read and agreed to the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Avila spoke regarding the parking lot located on old Live Oak, and the plans to grow the lot by 120 parking stalls.

The following individuals spoke in opposition:
• Elizabeth Sena
• Joaquin Castillegos
• Bobbi Jo Chavarria
The following individuals spoke in favor:
• Matt Slowik
A copy of written correspondence in opposition and in favor of this project was provided to the Planning Commission.

The Public Hearing was closed.
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Another discussion took place between the commission and staff regarding temporary fencing and signage that would reference “private property”. The Commission also requested clarification on whether the public would have access to the existing trails.

The applicant spoke regarding trails on private property; and their intention to maintain trail access to the public from east to west and have the public still have access to the giant open space directly east of the project.

RECOMMENDATION:

Based on the information contained in this staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2023-026, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to:

1. Adopt the Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the Southridge Village Specific Plan EIR (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 81052210) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and,

2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-008; and,

3. Adopt a resolution approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-004; and

4. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20565 (TPM No. 22-018) Tentative Tract Map No. 20568 (TTM No. 22-007), Design Review No. 22-043, and Administrative Site Plan No. 23-014, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval.

ACTION: Motion was made Vice Chair Sanchez and seconded by Commissioner Sangha and passed by a vote of 5-0 to adopt Resolution PC No. 2023-026; and approve Master Case No. 22-084: General Plan Amendment No. 22-008, Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-004, Tentative Parcel Map No. 20565 (TPM No. 22-018), Tentative Tract Map No. 20568 (TTM No. 22-007), Design Review No. 22-043, and Administrative Site Plan No. 23-014.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chair Fort, Vice Chair Sanchez, Secretary Thrasher, Commissioners Sangha and Quintana.

Absent: None
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS:

A. Director Communications:

Patty Nevins, Director of Planning noted that the next Regular Planning Commission meeting would be cancelled due to the 4
th of July holiday. Director Nevins also thanked
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City Attorney, Jennifer Farrell for doing an incredible job on the Planning Commission.

Chair Fort expressed her appreciation towards City Attorney Farrell and thanked her for all the services that she has provided the Planning Commission.

COMMENTS:

A. Public Communication Commission Comments:

Commissioner Quintana thanked City Attorney Farrell for her service to the Planning Commission; showed appreciation towards residents and thanked them for coming out to speak at tonight’s meeting.

Commissioner Sangha thanked both the IT Department and Planning staff for setting up the meeting; thanked City Attorney Farrell for her time and dedication to the Planning Commission and all developers for bringing new developments to Fontana.

Secretary Thrasher thanked City Attorney Farrell for helping the City of Fontana grow and city staff for providing information that helps him make his decision.

Vice Chair Sanchez thanked City Attorney Farrell for her service to the Planning Commission; commended staff for proving needed information to help him make his decision and closed by wishing the public a happy 4
th of July holiday.

Chair Fort briefly commented on additional housing that is coming to the city; spoke about the importance in maintaining access to trails; expressed appreciation towards staff for providing the need information and thanked all the residents who came out to tonight’s meeting to share their comments.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chair Fort adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California. _______________________
Susana Gallardo
Specialist to the Deputy City Clerk

THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE 18th DAY OF JULY 2023.
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_______________________
Cathline Fort
Chairperson
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Action Report
Planning Commission
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 21-2290 Agenda Date: 7/18/2023
Agenda #: PH-A Category: Public Hearing
FROM:

Planning Department
TITLE:

Master Case No. 22-101; Design Review Project No. 22-050 - A request, pursuant to an Addendum to the SWIP PEIR, to construct an approximately 158,144 square foot industrial commerce center building on a parcel of approximately 6.46-acres. This project includes an Addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was prepared and certified by the City in 2012 for the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2023-___; and,

1. Adopt the Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program, (MMRP) to the SWIP PEIR (SCH NO. 2009091089) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and

2. Approve Design Review No. 22-050.

APPLICANT:

Herdman Architecture and Design
100 Bayview Circle, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
LOCATION:

The project site is located on the northwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue (APNs:
0236-091-01, -02, and -03.)
REQUEST:

Design Review Project No. 22-050 - A request to construct an approximately 158,144 square foot industrial commerce center building on three (3) consolidated parcels totaling approximately 6.46- acres.

PROJECT PLANNER:

Irene Romero, Associate Planner
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

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ANALYSIS:

The applicant, Herdman Architecture and Design, is requesting that the Planning Commission review and approve an industrial commerce building totaling approximately 158,144 square feet which includes 6,000 square feet of office space within the building footprint. In addition to the construction of the building and associated site improvements, all off-site improvements for curb and gutter along Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue will be completed.

The project site is located on the northwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue. The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Light Industrial (I-L) and is within the Slover West Industrial District (SWD) of the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP).

The project site has met all the requirements of the Industrial Commerce Center Sustainability Standards, pursuant to Section 9-70 of the Fontana Municipal Code.

Design Review No. 22-050:

As previously mentioned, the proposed building is approximately 158,144 square feet. The warehouse building has been designed for one (1) potential tenant with office space totaling approximately 6,000 square feet within the building footprint. The warehouse includes 16 dock doors and loading spaces, four (4) trailer stalls, and 50 auto parking spaces. Offices are proposed to be located on the southeast corner of the proposed building. The use of glazing, tower elements, and a variety of colors will add structural and visual interest to the building. Additionally, variations to the building face and roof lines, with tower elements proposed at 46 feet will be architecturally pleasing and be consistent with the surrounding buildings.

The project site consists of three (3) parcels totaling approximately 6.46 adjusted gross acres. The applicant is required to submit a Lot Line Adjustment as a condition of approval to combine the three (3) existing lots into one (1) lot to construct and operate the new warehouse building. The project site is currently developed with legal nonconforming single family residential homes and industrial businesses, which will be demolished prior to grading
The project site is physically suitable in size and shape to support the development of the proposed warehouse building. Applicable building codes, zoning codes, specific plan and fire codes and standards, will be met and make for a safe, attractive, and well-designed project. Currently, the surrounding area reflects industrial and legal nonconforming residential uses. The project design incorporates safety measures for automobiles and pedestrians in the area. The proposal provides a development that has been designed with features (architectural relief, landscaping, street improvements, and lighting), to enhance the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

Circulation/Walls/Grading
Access to the site will be from two proposed driveways, one along Almond Avenue and one along Santa Ana Avenue at the northwest and southwest corners of the project site, respectively. This will serve both truck and automobile uses. The unloading/loading dock area for the trucks is proposed on the western portion of the project site.

The proposed project will have an eight-foot-high tubular steel fence located at the north and west side of the property. The project site will have two 8-foot-high tube steel rolling gates and 8-foot-high concrete screen wall located at the southwest side of the property screening the loading docks.

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The generally rectangular shaped parcel is elongated in north to south direction with topography of the relatively level property descending gradually from north to south of the project site. The project site will grade to the south. The site’s runoff will be directed to an on-site underground infiltration system located on the western side of the property.

Environmental:

Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 8.06 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, an Addendum to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SWIP PEIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2009091089) has been prepared for this proposed project. The aforementioned EIR adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2012 anticipated various types of warehouse uses.

The proposed project does not represent significant changes to the approved SWIP PEIR relative to CEQA since it does not change the assumptions, analysis, conclusions, or mitigation. The components of the proposed project do not alter the EIR project’s significance conclusions or represent significant new information. Additionally, the proposed project does not require major revisions to the aforementioned EIR, does not lead to new significant environmental effects, or does not lead to substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. The proposed project does not trigger any of the conditions that warrant preparation of a Subsequent EIR.

Therefore, an Addendum to the EIR has been prepared for this proposed project and no further/additional CEQA review is required.

The Final Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SWIP PEIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2009091089) and the Addendum are posted on the City’s website:
<https://www.fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36383/SWIP-Final-PEIR---Responses-20120124> <https://fonopengislayers.fontana.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=1765751&dbid=0&repo=FontanaRecords> MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Vicinity Map

2. Project Plans

3. Planning Commission Resolution, Findings and Conditions of Approval

4. Notice of Determination

5. Notice of Public Hearing
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1

VICINITY MAP
DATE: July 18, 2023
CASE: Master Case No. 22-101
Design Review No. 22-050

CITY OF FONTANA PLANNING DEPARTMENT
NORTH
Project Site
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PARTIOT PARTNERS -

SANTA ANA & ALMOND

FONTANA, CA

PROJECT
2/24/2023 12:12:09 AM
4TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 02.23.2023
A22-2076

FONTANA, CA

02.23.2023
A0

TITLE SHEET

PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMOND
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
6TH 05.04.2023 05.04.2023
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N00° 36' 58"E
LANDSCAPE AREACONCRETE PAVING. SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR PAVING SECTIONSSTREET LIGHTINDICATES AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. MUST COMPLY w/ SITE PLAN GENERAL NOTE #6PROPERTY LINEDOCK HIGH DOORDRIVE THRU. DOORFIRE HYDRANT. PROVIDE PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POSTS AS REQUIRED BY THE FIRE AUTHORITY. SEE 3/AD1.1
NORTH

PROJECT LOCATION

SLOVER AVE

SANTA ANA AVE

BANANA AVE

ALMOND AVE

1. THE SITE PLAN SHALL MEET ALL ENGINEERING & NPDES
REQUIREMENTS.

2. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW THE SOILS REPORT
AND ALL AMENDMENTS LISTED ON THE TITLE SHEET AND FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDATIONS.

3. U.O.N., ALL DIMENSIONS TO CONCRETE WALLS AND
CURBS ARE EITHER TO THE CENTER (SHOWN WITH A CENTERLINE) OR FACE OF THE WALL OR CURB. ALL DIMENSIONS TO FRAMED WALLS ARE EITHER TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE WALL FRAMING (SHOWN WITH A CENTERLINE) OR THE FACE OF THE WALL FINISH.

4. REFER TO CIVIL, AND MEP PLANS TO CONFIRM UTILITY
INFORMATION SHOWN ON THE ARCHITECT'S SITE PLAN AND FOR ADDITIONAL UTILITY INFORMATION. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE ALL POINTS OF CONNECTION.

5. REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR ALL FINISHED GRADES
AND SLOPES. ALL FINISHED GRADES TO PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE AWAY FROM THE BUILDING. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY.

6. ALL ACCESSIBLE ROUTES IDENTIFIED ON THE SITE PLAN
DRAWINGS SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING:a. SLOPES IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL DO NOT EXCEED 5%. CROSS SLOPES DO NOT EXCEED 2%.
b. THE CLEAR WIDTH OF ALL WALKWAYS IS 4'-0" MIN.c. CHANGES IN LEVEL UP TO 1/2" COMPLY w/ 11/A0.2.1.

CHANGES IN LEVEL GREATER THAN 1/2" IF THEY OCCUR ARE RAMPED. SEE PLANS. d. THE VERTICAL CLEARANCE ALONG THE ACCESSIBLE
ROUTE IS 80" MIN.

7. ALL PAVED AND LANDSCAPED AREAS TO BE BOUND BY A
MIN. 6" HIGH, 6" WIDE CONCRETE CURB U.O.N.

8. A CONCRETE MOW STRIP EXTENDING 12" BEYOND EA
END OF THE OPENING SHALL BE PROVIDED @ ALL EXTERIOR GLAZING WHERE THE SILL IS WITHIN 3' VERTICAL OF THE FINISHED GRADE. SEE 2/AD1.1

9. PROVIDE PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POSTS AS
REQUIRED BY UTILITY COMPANIES AND OR FIRE AUTHORITIES AT ALL EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND FIRE PREVENTION DEVICES. IF PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POST DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED BY UTILITY COMPANIES AND OR FIRE AUTHORITY SEE DETAIL 3/AD1.1

10. ALL EXPOSED BIORETENSION DEVICE COVERINGS SHALL
BE PAINTED FOREST GREEN.

11. WHERE OCCURS, GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE
FLUID APPLIED DAMP PROOFING AT ALL RETAINING AND PLANTER WALLS WHERE THE SIDE OF THE WALL OPPOSITE THE SOIL SIDE IS EXPOSED TO VIEW AND ALL EXTERIOR WALLS WHERE THE ADJACENT FLOOR SLAB IS BELOW GRADE. SEE 6/AD1.2

12. PROVIDE A HOSE BIB NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND IN
THE TRASH ENCLOSURE. SEE PLAN FOR LOCATION.\

13. PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1891, FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (EV) READY SPACES: " ALL NECESSARY CONDUIT AND RELATED APPURTENANCES WILL BE INSTALLED" AND FOR THE 5% OF ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE PARKING SPACES: "EQUIPPED WITH WORKING LEVEL 2 QUICK CHARGE EV CHARGING STATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL, PRIOR TO BUILDING OCCUPANCY."

SANTA ANA AVE
ALMOND AVE BUILDING 158,144 SF
DRIVE
40' - 0" 35' - 0"135' - 6"
DRIVE
D
RIV
E
40' - 0"
16 DOCK HI DOORS (9' x 10')
228
137
137
30' FIRE ACCESS LANE
30' FIRE ACCESS LANE
12 8
1110
23' - 2" 548' - 0" 41' - 8" ± 135' - 9" ± 325' - 0" 60' - 0" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 40' - 0" 6' - 0" 30' - 0" 17' - 0" 2' - 0" MIN. 20' - 0" 40' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 40' - 0" 6' - 0" 30' - 0" 5' - 8" ± ELECTRICAL ROOM FIRE CONTROL ROOM R 15' - 0"
R
2 4' - 6"
R 15' - 0"

OFFICE AREA
3,000 SF

GROUND LEVEL
3,000 SF

MEZZANINE LEVEL
12' X 52' TRAILER 12' X 52' TRAILER 111 111 111
A1_2
3 4 A1_2
2 A1_1
1 A1_1
6 A1_1
5 A1_1
1 A1_2
2 A1_2
102 103
102
103102
30' FIRE ACCESS LANE
109
143
144
105
105
105
105
R
19' - 0"
R 45' - 0"
165' - 0" ±
145
135
R 19' - 0"
146
48' - 8" ±
24' - 3" ±

SLOPE SLAB

0.5%
12' X 52' TRAILER 12' X 52' TRAILER
9 173
111
(16)12' X 70' LOADING SPACE
30' - 0"
6' - 9" ±
2' - 0"
17' - 0" 40' - 0" 70' - 5" 59' - 7" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 46' - 0" 30' - 0" 19' - 0" 7' - 0"
13' - 0"
460' - 9"
R 15' - 0"
72' - 10" 63' - 5"

DG PATH
334' - 11" ±
149
113
NOTE: RAIN GUTTERS TO BE ON

THE INTERIOR SIDE WHEN

VISIBLE FROM THE PUBLIC

RIGHT OF WAY

STOREFRONT MULLLIONS

SHALL BE BLACK COLOR
112
18' - 0"
13' - 0"
N89°43'06''E 460.58'
N0°36'57''E 612.82'
S89°43'00''W 417.44'
S45°09'59''W 53.32' N89°23'02''W 6.00'
S0°36'58''W 57.50'
17' - 6"
34' - 0"
23' - 0" 16' - 0" 27' - 0"
22' - 1" ±
8' - 4"
105
137
163
163
137
20' MIN.
20' - 2"
135
137
136' - 3"
5' - 6"
2" SQ STEEL HORIZONTAL1" SQ STEEL VERTICALS
@ 6" O.C. TYP.
4" SQ STEEL POSTS @ 8'-0" O.C. MAXCAP. MATCH FENCE COLOR, TYP2" SQ STEEL HORIZONTALCONCRETE FOOTING 1" ABOVE ADJACENT GRADE. SLOPE TOP AWAY FROM POST

SEE SITE PLAN
MAX
4".
6" 6"
NOTES:1. MEMBER SIZES SHOWN ARE MINIMUM. ENTIRE FENCE ASSEMBLY TO BE DESIGN BUILD. MUST BE DESIGNED TO LOCAL JURISDICTION WIND LOADING REQUIREMENTS2. ALL STEEL FENCE MATERIALS TO BE PRE GALVANIZED AND POWDER COATED BLACK NORTH

PROJECT
2/24/2023 12:12:15 AM
4TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 02.23.2023
A22-2076

FONTANA, CA

02.23.2023
A1

SITE PLAN

PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMONDKEYNOTES
LOT AREABLDG AREA
%

LANDSCAPING

REQUIRED

AREA LANDSCAPING

PROVIDED
%

LANDSCAPING

PROVIDED
123312 SF 15% 35837 SF 29.1%

SQUARE FOOTAGE ACRES
281456 SF 6.46

SPACE TYPE SPACES REQUIRED
STANDARD STALLS 39STANDARD ACCESSIBLE STALLS 1VAN ACCESSIBLE STALLS 1FUTURE EV CHARGING ONLYSTALLS 6 EV CHARGING ONLY STALLS 2EV CHARGING ONLY VANACCESSIBLE STALLS 1 TOTAL 50

SPACE TYPE SPACES PROVIDED
STANDARD STALLS 39STANDARD ACCESSIBLE STALLS 1VAN ACCESSIBLE STALLS 1EV CHARGING ONLY STALLS 2FUTURE EV CHARGING ONLYSTALLS 6 EV CHARGING ONLY VANACCESSIBLE STALLS
1 TOTAL 50
4 4
NAME AREAGROUND FLOORWAREHOUSE 152144 SFOFFICE 3000 SF
155144 SF
MEZZANINEOFFICE 3000 SF
3000 SF
GROUND LEVEL + MEZZANINEWAREHOUSE 152144 SFOFFICE 6000 SFTOTAL BUILDING AREA 158144 SF

SITE LEGEND

TUBULAR STEEL FENCING

SCOPE OF WORK
CONSTRUCT NEW ONE STORY + MEZZANINE CONCRETE TILTUP WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITY TOTAL 152,960 SF(146,960 SF WAREHOUSE AND 6,000 SF OFFICE) WITH ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SERVICES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION, TRASH ENCLOSURES, CONCRETE SCREEN WALLS, AND SLIDING/SWINGING METAL GATES. FIRE SPRINKLER AND GRADING PLANS TO BE A SEPARATE SUBMITTAL AND PERMITLEGAL DESCRIPTION & ZONINGLEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FONTANA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:PARCEL 1:THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF FARM LOT 1051, ACCORDING TO MAP SHOWING SUBDIVISION OF LANDS, BELONGING TO THE SEMI-TROPIC LAND AND WATER COMPANY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF MAPS, PAGE(S) 12, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.AREAS AND DISTANCES COMPUTED TO STREET CENTERS.PARCEL 2:THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF FARM LOT 1051, ACCORDING TO MAP SHOWING SUBDIVISION OF LANDSBELONGING TO THE SEMI-TROPIC LAND AND WATER COMPANY, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF MAPS, PAGE 12, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.NOTE: THE RECORDS SHOW THAT AREA AND DISTANCES OF SAID LOT ARE COMPUTED TO THE CENTER OF ALL ADJOINING STREETS.PARCEL 3:THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF FARM LOT 1051, SEMI-TROPIC LAND AND WATER COMPANY, IN THE CITY OF FONTANA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 11, PAGE 12 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO: 0236-091-01, 02, 03SPECIFIC PLAN LEGEND: SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK SPECIFIC PLANUSE: WAREHOUSE FACILITYZONING: SLOVER WEST INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTA1 SITE PLAN A1_1 ENLARGED SITE PLANS A1_2 ENLARGED SITE DETAILSA1_3 GATE & FENCE ELEVATIONSA1_4 ENLARGED SITE PLAN A2 GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLANS A3 ROOF PLAN A4 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONSA4_1 MATERIAL BOARDA4_2 PERSPECTIVE 1A4_3 PERSPECTIVE 2A4_4 PERSPECTIVE 3A4_5 MATERIAL EXHIBITA4_6 MATERIAL EXHIBITC1 CONCEPTUAL GRADING & DRAINAGE PLANL1 CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLANE-SP SITE PHOTOMETRIC PLANSHEET INDEXDEVELOPER/OWNERHERDMAN ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, INC.100 BAYVIEW CIRCLE SUITE 100NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660CONTACT: BRIDGET HERDMANPHONE: 714.389.2800EMAIL: [email protected]'S REPRESENTATIVE/ARCHITECTVICINITY MAP

TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED REQUIRED PARKING BREAKDOWNPARKING PROVIDED

TRAILER PARKING PROVIDED

TRAILER PARKING REQUIRED

LANDSCAPE AREA SUMMARYBUILDING AREA SUMMARYFLOOR AREA RATIONET SITE AREA

BUILDING AREA SITE AREA FAR ALLOWABLE FAR PROVIDED
158144 SF 281456 SF 60% 56.2%
102 PROPOSED DRIVEWAY, PER JURISDICTIONAL STANDARDS.103 DECORATIVE PAVING. SEE LANDSCAPING DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
105 CONCRETE PAVING.109 (N) TRANSFORMER LOCATION.111 TYP U.O.N., STANDARD PARKING STALL. 9'-0" WIDE x 17'-0" DEEP
112 EV (ELECTRIC VEHICLE) CAPABLE PARKING STALL.

PROVIDE FOR FUTURE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLYEQUIPMENT. MATCH STANDARD STALL SIZE 113 EVCS (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION). PROVID
E
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT. MATCHSTANDARD STALL SIZE. 135 CONCRETE TILT-UP SCREEN WALL. MIN HEIGHT 8'ABOVE
HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE. PAINT BOTH SIDESAND TOP OF WALL. SEE PLANS FOR COLOR SCHEDULE. 137 TUBE STEEL FENCE. MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE HIGHEST
ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE.
143 PAINTED STEEL ROLLING GATE(S). MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE
HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR AS SHOWN ONEXTERIOR ELEVATIONS. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIREDBY FIRE AUTHORITY. 144 PAINTED STEEL SWINGING GATE(S). MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR AS SHOWN ONEXTERIOR ELEVATIONS. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIREDBY FIRE AUTHORITY. 145 PAINTED STEEL SWINGING PEDESTRIAN GATE. WHEN
OCCURS IN TUBE STEEL FENCE, ALIGN TOP w/ FENCEHEIGHT. WHEN OCCURS IN CONCRETE SCREEN WALL,U.O.N., ALIGN TOP w/ SCREEN WALL. PROVIDE KNOX BOXAS REQUIRED BY FIRE AUTHORITY. 146 2 POSITION BIKE RACK INCLUDES LOCK AND ELECTRICAL
PLUGS FOR ELECTRICAL BICYCLE.
149 CONCRETE TRUCK RAMP w/ 42" HIGH CONCRETE TILT-UP
GUARD ON OPEN SIDE(S). PAINT ALL SIDES OF GUARDWALLS AND HANDRAILS.SEE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGSFOR COLOR SCHEDULE. 163 FUTURE EVCS CHARGING EQUIPMENT.173 LOCATION OF FUTURE MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY ZEV CHARGING CABINETS AND CHARGING DISPENSERS.
228 THIS WALL TO BE 3-HOUR FIRE RATED. SEE 3/AD3.0 FOR
PARAPET DETAIL. SEE DOOR SCHEDULE FOR RATED DOORASSEMBLIES. SEE 1/AD4.2 FOR FIRE RATED PANEL JOINTDETAIL.

BUILDING USE BUILDING AREA PARKING RATIO 1/X REQ. PARKING OFFICE 6000 SF 5000 1.2WAREHOUSE 20000 SF 1000 20WAREHOUSE 20000 SF 2000 10WAREHOUSE 112144 SF 5000 22.43TOTAL 158144 SF 53.63 1" = 30'-0"
1 PROPOSED SITE PLAN
PATRIOT PARTNERS12126 W. SUNSET BLVD.LOS ANGELES, CA 90049CONTACT: 858.952.4134EMAIL: [email protected] 70% WITH DESIGN INCENTIVE ALLOWABLE BONUS FOR LOT CONSOLIDATION 20% PARKING REDUCTION -10
PARKING REQUIRED TOTAL = 44
WATER: FONTANA WATER COMPANYSEWER: CITY OF FONTANACABLE: CHATERELECTRIC: SCETELEPHONE: AT&TGAS: SOCAL GASSOLID WASTE: BURRTECUTILITIES

SPACES REQUIRED SPACES PROVIDED
3 3

BICYCLE PARKING
SHORT TERM PARKING @ 5% OF TOTAL PARKING
12X52
TRAILER LOADING SPACE 12X705000-30000 - TRACTOR LOADING W/ 14' MIN OVERHEAD CLEARANCE =11 EACH ADDITIONAL 30,000 = 5TOTAL REQUIRED = 6 PROVIDED 16

SITE PLAN GENERAL NOTES

SITE LEGEND

OFFICE AREA
3,000 SF

GROUND LEVEL
3,000 SF

MEZZANINE LEVEL
PERSPECTIVE 3
4 GATE & FENCE ELEVATIONS 158,144 A4_1.1 MATERIAL BOARD A4_2 PERSPECTIVE 1A4_3 PERSPECTIVE 2A4_4 PERSPECTIVE 3A4_5 MATERIAL EXHIBITA4_6 MATERIAL EXHIBITC1 CONCEPTUAL GRADING & DRAINAGE PLANL1 CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLANE-SP SITE PHOTOMETRIC PLAN PERSPECTIVE 3
4 5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
A1_3
1 A1_3
2 A1_3
3 A1_3
4 A1_4 1
A1_4 2 A1_4 3 A1_4 4 A1_4 5
6TH 05.04.2023 05.04.2023 MAX.
. MIN H
MAX.
. MIN H
MAX.
. MIN H
MAX. WITH 2' OVERHANG.
22 1650

LANDSCAPE AREA
CONCRETE PAVING. SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR PAVING SECTIONSSTREET LIGHTINDICATES AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. MUST COMPLY w/ SITE PLAN GENERAL NOTE #6PROPERTY LINEDOCK HIGH DOORDRIVE THRU. DOORFIRE HYDRANT. PROVIDE PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POSTS AS REQUIRED BY THE FIRE AUTHORITY. SEE 3/AD1.1
NOTES:1. PAINT MAN DOORS, STAIR & RAMP GUARD WALLS, GUARD RAILS, DOWN SPOUTS, & LOUVERS TO MATCH ADJACENT BUILDING WALL COLOR, U.O.N.

2. U.O.N., EXTERIOR SIDE OF TRUCK DOORS TO BE PRE- FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S WHITE. INTERIOR SIDE TO BE PRE-FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S LIGHT GRAY.

3. POWER WASH EXTERIOR CONCRETE WALLS PRIOR TO
PAINTING TO REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS AND DIRT THAT WILLIMPEDE THE PRIMER COAT FROM ADHERING TO THE WALLS.

4. PAINT EXTERIOR WALLS w/ 1- COAT SPRAYED AND BACK
ROLLED ACRYLIC FLAT PRIMER AND 2-COATS SPRAYED-ON FLAT FINISH IN THE FINAL WALL COLOR. ALL PAINTS TO BE AS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR CONCRETE TILT UP WALL PANELS. FINISHED JOB SHALL BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF LAPPING AND OR STREAKING, REGARDLESS OF THE COLOR.

5. EXCEPT WHERE NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS ALL
PANEL JOINTS SHALL BE CAULKED PER DETAIL 1/AD4.1.

6. PAINT CONCRETE BEHIND ANY OPEN TRELLIS WORK THE
COLOR OF THE ADJACENT WALL.

7. @ SOLID BROWS WITH GLAZING DIRECTLY ABOVE OR
BELOW, PAINT THE EXPOSED WALL CHAMFER JUST ABOVE OR BELOW THE BROW TO MATCH THE BROW COLOR.

8. ALL CONCRETE TILT-UP WALLS ARE REQUIRED TO

PROVIDE ANTI-GRAFFITI COATING
EXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 6995 SUPERWHITE EXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 7667 ZIRCON CONCRETE FORMLINERCOLOR: SW 7069 IRON OREEXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 7069 IRON OREBLACK METAL PANELCLEAR ANODIZED METAL EYE BROWSTOREFRONTMEDIUM PERFORMANCEBLUE REFLECTED GLAZINGBLACK ANODIZED MULLIONEXTERIOR STOREFRONT FRAMING COLOR:BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUMEXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR SINGLEGLAZING & EXTERIOR LAYER OF INSULATED GLASS: VISTACOOL PACIFICA.EXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR THE INNER LAYER OF INSULATED GLASS: CLEAR GLASS AB
CD
E
F
G

1. THE SITE PLAN SHALL MEET ALL ENGINEERING & NPDES
REQUIREMENTS.

2. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW THE SOILS REPORT
AND ALL AMENDMENTS LISTED ON THE TITLE SHEET AND FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDATIONS.

3. U.O.N., ALL DIMENSIONS TO CONCRETE WALLS AND
CURBS ARE EITHER TO THE CENTER (SHOWN WITH A CENTERLINE) OR FACE OF THE WALL OR CURB. ALL DIMENSIONS TO FRAMED WALLS ARE EITHER TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE WALL FRAMING (SHOWN WITH A CENTERLINE) OR THE FACE OF THE WALL FINISH.

4. REFER TO CIVIL, AND MEP PLANS TO CONFIRM UTILITY
INFORMATION SHOWN ON THE ARCHITECT'S SITE PLAN AND FOR ADDITIONAL UTILITY INFORMATION. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE ALL POINTS OF CONNECTION.

5. REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR ALL FINISHED GRADES
AND SLOPES. ALL FINISHED GRADES TO PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE AWAY FROM THE BUILDING. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY.

6. ALL ACCESSIBLE ROUTES IDENTIFIED ON THE SITE PLAN
DRAWINGS SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING:a. SLOPES IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL DO NOT EXCEED 5%. CROSS SLOPES DO NOT EXCEED 2%.
b. THE CLEAR WIDTH OF ALL WALKWAYS IS 4'-0" MIN.c. CHANGES IN LEVEL UP TO 1/2" COMPLY w/ 11/A0.2.1.

CHANGES IN LEVEL GREATER THAN 1/2" IF THEY OCCUR ARE RAMPED. SEE PLANS. d. THE VERTICAL CLEARANCE ALONG THE ACCESSIBLE
ROUTE IS 80" MIN.

7. ALL PAVED AND LANDSCAPED AREAS TO BE BOUND BY A
MIN. 6" HIGH, 6" WIDE CONCRETE CURB U.O.N.

8. A CONCRETE MOW STRIP EXTENDING 12" BEYOND EA
END OF THE OPENING SHALL BE PROVIDED @ ALL EXTERIOR GLAZING WHERE THE SILL IS WITHIN 3' VERTICAL OF THE FINISHED GRADE. SEE 2/AD1.1

9. PROVIDE PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POSTS AS
REQUIRED BY UTILITY COMPANIES AND OR FIRE AUTHORITIES AT ALL EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND FIRE PREVENTION DEVICES. IF PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POST DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED BY UTILITY COMPANIES AND OR FIRE AUTHORITY SEE DETAIL 3/AD1.1

10. ALL EXPOSED BIORETENSION DEVICE COVERINGS SHALL
BE PAINTED FOREST GREEN.

11. WHERE OCCURS, GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE
FLUID APPLIED DAMP PROOFING AT ALL RETAINING AND PLANTER WALLS WHERE THE SIDE OF THE WALL OPPOSITE THE SOIL SIDE IS EXPOSED TO VIEW AND ALL EXTERIOR WALLS WHERE THE ADJACENT FLOOR SLAB IS BELOW GRADE. SEE 6/AD1.2

12. PROVIDE A HOSE BIB NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND IN
THE TRASH ENCLOSURE. SEE PLAN FOR LOCATION.\

13. PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1891, FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (EV) READY SPACES: " ALL NECESSARY CONDUIT AND RELATED APPURTENANCES WILL BE INSTALLED" AND FOR THE 5% OF ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE PARKING SPACES: "EQUIPPED WITH WORKING LEVEL 2 QUICK CHARGE EV CHARGING STATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL, PRIOR TO BUILDING OCCUPANCY." 146
15' - 0" 9' - 0" 5' - 0" 12' - 0" 0" 5' - 0" 12' - 0" 27' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 117 115 116 121 101
106
TYP
111
162
146
106
TYP
122120
105
6' - 0" 30' - 0"
10' - 0"
173
173173
3' - 0" 3' - 0"
4' - 0"
6' - 0"
17' - 0" 2' - 0"
2' - 10" 6' - 2" 7' - 0" 11' - 6"
5' - 9" 5' - 9" 8'' W x 6'' H CURBS
3 A1_1
A1_1
4 150 142
135
5' - 0" ø
8' - 0"
3' - 0"
145
101
120122
6' - 0"
11' - 6"
150 142 172
141
6' - 0" 2' - 6"150 172 402 141
3' - 0"
A
18' - 10 7/16"

DRIVEWAY
30' - 0" 17' - 0" 22' - 0"
19' - 9 7/16" 8' - 8 7/16"
5' - 6" 9' - 0" 2' - 6"

FIRE CONTROL ROOM

ELECTRICAL ROOM
109 106
TYP.
101
7' - 6" 10' - 0" 9' - 6"
106111111
9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0"
2' - 0" 5' - 0" 2' - 0" 101
17' - 0" 2' - 0"
NORTH

PROJECT
2/24/2023 12:12:20 AM
4TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 02.23.2023
A22-2076

FONTANA, CA

02.23.2023
A1_1

ENLARGED

SITE PLANS

PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMONDKEYNOTES

EXTERIOR COLOR SCHEDULE
101 PROPERTY LINE.105 CONCRETE PAVING.106 @ SHADING, PROPOSED LANDSCAPING. SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS.
109 (N) TRANSFORMER LOCATION.111 TYP U.O.N., STANDARD PARKING STALL. 9'-0" WIDE x 17'-0" DEEP
115 STANDARD ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALL. 9'-0" WIDE x
DEPTH OF STANDARD STALL.
116 VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALL. 12'-0" WIDE x DEPTH OF

STANDARD STALL
117 STANDARD ACCESSIBLE EVCS (ELECTRICAL VEHICLE
CHARGING STATION). 9'-0" WIDE x DEPTH OF STANDARDSTALL. PROVIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT. 120 TRUNCATED DOME DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE. MIN
3'-0" DEEP IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL.
121 PRECAST CONCRETE WHEEL STOP.122 ZERO CURB FACE.135 CONCRETE TILT-UP SCREEN WALL. MIN HEIGHT 8'ABOVE HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE. PAINT BOTH SIDESAND TOP OF WALL. SEE PLANS FOR COLOR SCHEDULE. 141 PAINTED STEEL ROOF COVERING. HSS COLUMNS, HSS
BEAMS, AND METAL DECK ROOFING.
142 PAINTED STEEL TRASH ENCLOSURE GATES. ALIGN TOP O
F
GATES WITH TOP OF ADJACENT ENCLOSURE WALL.
145 PAINTED STEEL SWINGING PEDESTRIAN GATE. WHEN
OCCURS IN TUBE STEEL FENCE, ALIGN TOP w/ FENCEHEIGHT. WHEN OCCURS IN CONCRETE SCREEN WALL,U.O.N., ALIGN TOP w/ SCREEN WALL. PROVIDE KNOX BOXAS REQUIRED BY FIRE AUTHORITY. 146 2 POSITION BIKE RACK INCLUDES LOCK AND ELECTRICAL
PLUGS FOR ELECTRICAL BICYCLE.
150 STEEL PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POST.162 ACCESSIBLE BUILDING ENTRANCE.172 CONCRETE TILT-UP TRASH ENCLOSURE WALL. MIN HEIGH T
6'-0" ABOVE HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE. PAINTBOTH SIDES AND TOP OF WALL. SEE PLANS FOR COLORSCHEDULE. 173 LOCATION OF FUTURE MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY ZEV
CHARGING CABINETS AND CHARGING DISPENSERS.
402 WALL REVEAL.

SITE PLAN GENERAL NOTES

SITE LEGEND
1/8" = 1'-0"
1 ENLARGED SITE PLAN
1/4" = 1'-0"
2 ENLARGED TRASH ENCLOSURE
3/8" = 1'-0"
3 TRASH ENCLOSURE ELEVATION 1
3/8" = 1'-0"
4 TRASH ENCLOSURE ELEVATION 2
3/16" = 1'-0"
6 ELECTRICAL ROOM, FIRE CONTROL ROOM & TRANSFORMER DETAIL 1/8" = 1'-0" 5 ENLARGED LANDSCAPE FINGER PLAN
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
6TH 05.04.2023 05.04.2023
. MIN H
MAX. WITH 2' OVERHANG.
23 1651
NOTES:

1. PAINT MAN DOORS, STAIR & RAMP GUARD WALLS, GUARD
RAILS, DOWN SPOUTS, & LOUVERS TO MATCH ADJACENT BUILDING WALL COLOR, U.O.N.

2. U.O.N., EXTERIOR SIDE OF TRUCK DOORS TO BE PRE- FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S WHITE. INTERIOR SIDE TO BE PRE-FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S LIGHT GRAY.

3. POWER WASH EXTERIOR CONCRETE WALLS PRIOR TO
PAINTING TO REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS AND DIRT THAT WILLIMPEDE THE PRIMER COAT FROM ADHERING TO THE WALLS.

4. PAINT EXTERIOR WALLS w/ 1- COAT SPRAYED AND BACK
ROLLED ACRYLIC FLAT PRIMER AND 2-COATS SPRAYED-ON FLAT FINISH IN THE FINAL WALL COLOR. ALL PAINTS TO BE AS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR CONCRETE TILT UP WALL PANELS. FINISHED JOB SHALL BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF LAPPING AND OR STREAKING, REGARDLESS OF THE COLOR.

5. EXCEPT WHERE NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS ALL
PANEL JOINTS SHALL BE CAULKED PER DETAIL 1/AD4.1.

6. PAINT CONCRETE BEHIND ANY OPEN TRELLIS WORK THE
COLOR OF THE ADJACENT WALL.

7. @ SOLID BROWS WITH GLAZING DIRECTLY ABOVE OR
BELOW, PAINT THE EXPOSED WALL CHAMFER JUST ABOVE OR BELOW THE BROW TO MATCH THE BROW COLOR.

8. ALL CONCRETE TILT-UP WALLS ARE REQUIRED TO

PROVIDE ANTI-GRAFFITI COATING
EXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 6995 SUPERWHITE EXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 7667 ZIRCON CONCRETE FORMLINERCOLOR: SW 7069 IRON OREEXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 7069 IRON OREBLACK METAL PANELCLEAR ANODIZED METAL EYE BROWSTOREFRONTMEDIUM PERFORMANCEBLUE REFLECTED GLAZINGBLACK ANODIZED MULLIONEXTERIOR STOREFRONT FRAMING COLOR:BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUMEXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR SINGLEGLAZING & EXTERIOR LAYER OF INSULATED GLASS: VISTACOOL PACIFICA.EXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR THE INNER LAYER OF INSULATED GLASS: CLEAR GLASS AB
CD
E
F
G
L M
40' - 0" VARIES

SIDEWALK
12' - 0" 46' - 0"
SANTA ANA AVE.

C/L
FUTURE

MECHANICAL

EQUIPMENT

LINE OF SIGHT
8' - 0"
72' - 2 15/32"
7' - 5"

DRIVEWAY
40' - 0"14' - 8 15/32"3' - 5"6' - 8"
145 402 135 143
A A
38' - 11 3/8"
6' - 0"

DRIVEWAY
30' - 0" 2' - 11 3/8"
135 144
1' - 0"8' - 0" A A
9' - 0"
2"4' - 0"2"
2"
A

PROJECT
2/24/2023 12:12:23 AM
4TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 02.23.2023
A22-2076

FONTANA, CA

02.23.2023
A1_2

ENLARGED

SITE DETAILS
PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMOND EXTERIOR COLOR SCHEDULE KEYNOTES 135 CONCRETE TILT-UP SCREEN WALL. MIN HEIGHT 8'ABOVE HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE. PAINT BOTH SIDES AND TOP OF WALL. SEE PLANS FOR COLOR SCHEDULE. 143 PAINTED STEEL ROLLING GATE(S). MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR AS SHOWN ON EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIRED BY FIRE AUTHORITY. 144 PAINTED STEEL SWINGING GATE(S). MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR AS SHOWN ON EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIRED BY FIRE AUTHORITY. 145 PAINTED STEEL SWINGING PEDESTRIAN GATE. WHEN OCCURS IN TUBE STEEL FENCE, ALIGN TOP w/ FENCE HEIGHT. WHEN OCCURS IN CONCRETE SCREEN WALL, U.O.N., ALIGN TOP w/ SCREEN WALL. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIRED BY FIRE AUTHORITY. 402 WALL REVEAL. 1/8" = 1'-0" 2 LINE OF SIGHT 2
1/4" = 1'-0" 3 SOUTH TRUCK YARD - SOUTHWEST GATE ELEVATION 1/4" = 1'-0" 4 NORTH TRUCK YARD - NORTH GATE ELEVATION 1/4" = 1'-0" 5 TYP. PILASTER FENCE 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 LINE OF SIGHT 1
2" SQ STEEL HORIZONTAL1" SQ STEEL VERTICALS
@ 6" O.C. TYP.
4" SQ STEEL POSTS @ 8'-0" O.C. MAXCAP. MATCH FENCE COLOR, TYP2" SQ STEEL HORIZONTALCONCRETE FOOTING 1" ABOVE ADJACENT GRADE. SLOPE TOP AWAY FROM POST

SEE SITE PLAN
MAX
4".
6" 6"
NOTES:1. MEMBER SIZES SHOWN ARE MINIMUM. ENTIRE FENCE ASSEMBLY TO BE DESIGN BUILD. MUST BE DESIGNED TO LOCAL JURISDICTION WIND LOADING REQUIREMENTS2. ALL STEEL FENCE MATERIALS TO BE PRE GALVANIZED AND POWDER COATED BLACK

TUBULAR STEEL FENCING
FOR FENCES UP TO 100 LINEAR FEET, ONE PILASTER SHALL BE PROVIDED FOREVERY 10 LINEAR FEET. FOR FENCES MORE THAN 100 LINEAR FEET AND LESS THAN300 LINEAR FEET, ONE PILASTER SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EVERY 30 FEET. FORFENCES 300 LEANER FEET OR LONGER, ONE PILASTER SHALL BE PROVIDED FOREVERY 60 FEET. SEE 5/A1_2 FOR PILASTER DETAIL. 5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
6TH 05.04.2023 05.04.2023
. MIN H
MAX.
. MIN H
MAX.
. MIN H
MAX.
8'-0"
24 1652
NOTES:

1. PAINT MAN DOORS, STAIR & RAMP GUARD WALLS, GUARD

RAILS, DOWN SPOUTS, & LOUVERS TO MATCH ADJACENT
BUILDING WALL COLOR, U.O.N.

2. U.O.N., EXTERIOR SIDE OF TRUCK DOORS TO BE PRE-
FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S WHITE. INTERIOR SIDE
TO BE PRE-FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S LIGHT GRAY.

3. POWER WASH EXTERIOR CONCRETE WALLS PRIOR TO

PAINTING TO REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS AND DIRT THAT WILL

IMPEDE THE PRIMER COAT FROM ADHERING TO THE
WALLS.

4. PAINT EXTERIOR WALLS w/ 1- COAT SPRAYED AND BACK
ROLLED ACRYLIC FLAT PRIMER AND 2-COATS SPRAYED-ON
FLAT FINISH IN THE FINAL WALL COLOR. ALL PAINTS TO BE

AS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR CONCRETE
TILT UP WALL PANELS. FINISHED JOB SHALL BE SMOOTH

AND FREE OF LAPPING AND OR STREAKING, REGARDLESS
OF THE COLOR.

5. EXCEPT WHERE NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS ALL
PANEL JOINTS SHALL BE CAULKED PER DETAIL 1/AD4.1.

6. PAINT CONCRETE BEHIND ANY OPEN TRELLIS WORK THE
COLOR OF THE ADJACENT WALL.

7. @ SOLID BROWS WITH GLAZING DIRECTLY ABOVE OR

BELOW, PAINT THE EXPOSED WALL CHAMFER JUST ABOVE
OR BELOW THE BROW TO MATCH THE BROW COLOR.

8. ALL CONCRETE TILT-UP WALLS ARE REQUIRED TO

PROVIDE ANTI-GRAFFITI COATING

EXTERIOR PAINT
COLOR: SW 6995 SUPERWHITE

EXTERIOR PAINT
COLOR: SW 7667 ZIRCON

CONCRETE FORMLINER
COLOR: SW 7069 IRON ORE

EXTERIOR PAINT
COLOR: SW 7069 IRON ORE

BLACK METAL PANEL

CLEAR ANODIZED

METAL EYE BROW

STOREFRONT

MEDIUM PERFORMANCE

BLUE REFLECTED GLAZING

BLACK ANODIZED MULLION
EXTERIOR STOREFRONT FRAMING COLOR:

BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUM

EXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR SINGLE

GLAZING & EXTERIOR LAYER OF
INSULATED GLASS: VISTACOOL PACIFICA.

EXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR THE INNER
LAYER OF INSULATED GLASS: CLEAR
GLASS

ABCDEFG

1. THE SITE PLAN SHALL MEET ALL ENGINEERING & NPDES
REQUIREMENTS.

2. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW THE SOILS REPORT

AND ALL AMENDMENTS LISTED ON THE TITLE SHEET AND
FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDATIONS.

3. U.O.N., ALL DIMENSIONS TO CONCRETE WALLS AND

CURBS ARE EITHER TO THE CENTER (SHOWN WITH A
CENTERLINE) OR FACE OF THE WALL OR CURB. ALL

DIMENSIONS TO FRAMED WALLS ARE EITHER TO THE

CENTER LINE OF THE WALL FRAMING (SHOWN WITH A
CENTERLINE) OR THE FACE OF THE WALL FINISH.

4. REFER TO CIVIL, AND MEP PLANS TO CONFIRM UTILITY

INFORMATION SHOWN ON THE ARCHITECT'S SITE PLAN
AND FOR ADDITIONAL UTILITY INFORMATION. GENERAL

CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE ALL POINTS OF
CONNECTION.

5. REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR ALL FINISHED GRADES
AND SLOPES. ALL FINISHED GRADES TO PROVIDE
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AWAY FROM THE BUILDING.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY.

6. ALL ACCESSIBLE ROUTES IDENTIFIED ON THE SITE PLAN
DRAWINGS SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING:
a. SLOPES IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL DO NOT
EXCEED 5%. CROSS SLOPES DO NOT EXCEED 2%.
b. THE CLEAR WIDTH OF ALL WALKWAYS IS 4'-0" MIN.
c. CHANGES IN LEVEL UP TO 1/2" COMPLY w/ 11/A0.2.1.

CHANGES IN LEVEL GREATER THAN 1/2" IF THEY
OCCUR ARE RAMPED. SEE PLANS.
d. THE VERTICAL CLEARANCE ALONG THE ACCESSIBLE
ROUTE IS 80" MIN.

7. ALL PAVED AND LANDSCAPED AREAS TO BE BOUND BY A
MIN. 6" HIGH, 6" WIDE CONCRETE CURB U.O.N.

8. A CONCRETE MOW STRIP EXTENDING 12" BEYOND EA
END OF THE OPENING SHALL BE PROVIDED @ ALL
EXTERIOR GLAZING WHERE THE SILL IS WITHIN 3'
VERTICAL OF THE FINISHED GRADE. SEE 2/AD1.1

9. PROVIDE PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POSTS AS

REQUIRED BY UTILITY COMPANIES AND OR FIRE

AUTHORITIES AT ALL EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
AND FIRE PREVENTION DEVICES. IF PIPE BOLLARD

PROTECTION POST DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED BY

UTILITY COMPANIES AND OR FIRE AUTHORITY SEE DETAIL
3/AD1.1

10. ALL EXPOSED BIORETENSION DEVICE COVERINGS SHALL
BE PAINTED FOREST GREEN.

11. WHERE OCCURS, GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE

FLUID APPLIED DAMP PROOFING AT ALL RETAINING AND

PLANTER WALLS WHERE THE SIDE OF THE WALL

OPPOSITE THE SOIL SIDE IS EXPOSED TO VIEW AND ALL

EXTERIOR WALLS WHERE THE ADJACENT FLOOR SLAB IS
BELOW GRADE. SEE 6/AD1.2

12. PROVIDE A HOSE BIB NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND IN
THE TRASH ENCLOSURE. SEE PLAN FOR LOCATION.\

13. PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1891, FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (EV) READY SPACES: " ALL NECESSARY

CONDUIT AND RELATED APPURTENANCES WILL BE
INSTALLED" AND FOR THE 5% OF ALL PASSENGER
VEHICLE PARKING SPACES: "EQUIPPED WITH WORKING
LEVEL 2 QUICK CHARGE EV CHARGING STATIONS WILL BE

INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL, PRIOR TO BUILDING
OCCUPANCY."
4' - 0" 40' - 0" 4' - 0" 40' - 0" 4' - 0" 26' - 0" ± 9' - 0" 137
TYP.
135
TYP.
44' - 0" 44' - 0"
118' - 8" ±
9' - 0" 2"
64' - 0" ±
4' - 0" 60' - 0" ± 4' - 0"
68' - 0" ±
9' - 0" 2"
64' - 0"
4' - 0" 60' - 0" 4' - 0" 60' - 0"
128' - 0"
9' - 0" 2"
4' - 0" 60' - 0" 4' - 0" 60' - 0"
64' - 0"
128' - 0"
9' - 0" 2"

PROJECT
4/4/2023 2:08:55 PM
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023
A22-2076
10960 ALMOND AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92337

04.04.2023
A1_3

GATE/ FENCE

ELEVATIONS

PARTIOT PARTNERS - NWC SANTA ANA & ALMOND

KEYNOTES

SITE PLAN GENERAL NOTES

EXTERIOR COLOR SCHEDULE
135 CONCRETE TILT-UP SCREEN WALL. PAINT BOTH SIDES AND
TOP OF WALL. SEE PLANS FOR COLOR SCHEDULE. SEE
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
137 TUBE STEEL FENCE. MAX HEIGHT 8' ABOVE HIGHEST
ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE. SEE 7/AD1.1.PROVIDE
PILASTERS EVERY 60' SEE STRUCT. DWGS FOR DETAILS.
135 CONCRETE TILT-UP SCREEN WALL. MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE
HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE. PAINT BOTH SIDES
AND TOP OF WALL. SEE PLANS FOR COLOR SCHEDULE.
143 PAINTED STEEL ROLLING GATE(S). MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE

HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR AS SHOWN ON
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIRED
BY FIRE AUTHORITY.
144 PAINTED STEEL SWINGING GATE(S). MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE

HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR AS SHOWN ON
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIRED
BY FIRE AUTHORITY.
404 PANEL JOINT.

1/4" = 1'-0"
4 SCREEN WALL NORTH ELEVATION 4
1/4" = 1'-0"
1 SCREEN WALL NORTH ELEVATION 1
1/4" = 1'-0"
2 SCREEN WALL NORTH ELEVATION 2
1/4" = 1'-0"
3 SCREEN WALL NORTH ELEVATION 3
6TH 05.04.2023

05.04.2023
137 TUBE STEEL FENCE. MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE HIGHEST
ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE.

MAX. 8'-0" MAX. 8'-0" MAX. 8'-0" MAX. 8'-0" MAX.
165325
TYP.
137
135
TYP.
4' - 0" 59' - 4" ± 4' - 0" 56' - 0" 4' - 0"
2" 9' - 0"
127' - 4" ±
63' - 4" ± 60' - 0"
60' - 0" 60' - 0"
TYP. 135
137
TYP.
4' - 0" 56' - 0" 4' - 0" 56' - 0" 4' - 0"
9' - 0"
124' - 0"
60' - 0" 60' - 0"
TYP.
137
135
TYP.
4' - 0" 56' - 0" 4' - 0" 56' - 0" 4' - 0"
9' - 0"
124' - 0"
100' - 5 1/4"
TYP.
135 137
TYP.
4' - 0"
9' - 0"
55' - 11 1/4" 19' - 2" 19' - 4" 4' - 0" 8' - 0"
60' - 0" 60' - 0" 9' - 0"
137 135
124' - 0"
4' - 0" 56' - 0" 4' - 0" 56' - 0" 4' - 0"
9' - 0" 2"
NOTES:

1. PAINT MAN DOORS, STAIR & RAMP GUARD WALLS, GUARD

RAILS, DOWN SPOUTS, & LOUVERS TO MATCH ADJACENT
BUILDING WALL COLOR, U.O.N.

2. U.O.N., EXTERIOR SIDE OF TRUCK DOORS TO BE PRE-
FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S WHITE. INTERIOR SIDE
TO BE PRE-FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S LIGHT GRAY.

3. POWER WASH EXTERIOR CONCRETE WALLS PRIOR TO

PAINTING TO REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS AND DIRT THAT WILL

IMPEDE THE PRIMER COAT FROM ADHERING TO THE
WALLS.

4. PAINT EXTERIOR WALLS w/ 1- COAT SPRAYED AND BACK
ROLLED ACRYLIC FLAT PRIMER AND 2-COATS SPRAYED-ON
FLAT FINISH IN THE FINAL WALL COLOR. ALL PAINTS TO BE

AS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR CONCRETE
TILT UP WALL PANELS. FINISHED JOB SHALL BE SMOOTH

AND FREE OF LAPPING AND OR STREAKING, REGARDLESS
OF THE COLOR.

5. EXCEPT WHERE NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS ALL
PANEL JOINTS SHALL BE CAULKED PER DETAIL 1/AD4.1.

6. PAINT CONCRETE BEHIND ANY OPEN TRELLIS WORK THE
COLOR OF THE ADJACENT WALL.

7. @ SOLID BROWS WITH GLAZING DIRECTLY ABOVE OR

BELOW, PAINT THE EXPOSED WALL CHAMFER JUST ABOVE
OR BELOW THE BROW TO MATCH THE BROW COLOR.

8. ALL CONCRETE TILT-UP WALLS ARE REQUIRED TO

PROVIDE ANTI-GRAFFITI COATING

EXTERIOR PAINT
COLOR: SW 6995 SUPERWHITE

EXTERIOR PAINT
COLOR: SW 7667 ZIRCON

CONCRETE FORMLINER
COLOR: SW 7069 IRON ORE

EXTERIOR PAINT
COLOR: SW 7069 IRON ORE

BLACK METAL PANEL

CLEAR ANODIZED

METAL EYE BROW

STOREFRONT

MEDIUM PERFORMANCE

BLUE REFLECTED GLAZING

BLACK ANODIZED MULLION
EXTERIOR STOREFRONT FRAMING COLOR:

BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUM

EXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR SINGLE

GLAZING & EXTERIOR LAYER OF
INSULATED GLASS: VISTACOOL PACIFICA.

EXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR THE INNER
LAYER OF INSULATED GLASS: CLEAR
GLASS

ABCDEFG

1. THE SITE PLAN SHALL MEET ALL ENGINEERING & NPDES
REQUIREMENTS.

2. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW THE SOILS REPORT

AND ALL AMENDMENTS LISTED ON THE TITLE SHEET AND
FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDATIONS.

3. U.O.N., ALL DIMENSIONS TO CONCRETE WALLS AND

CURBS ARE EITHER TO THE CENTER (SHOWN WITH A
CENTERLINE) OR FACE OF THE WALL OR CURB. ALL

DIMENSIONS TO FRAMED WALLS ARE EITHER TO THE

CENTER LINE OF THE WALL FRAMING (SHOWN WITH A
CENTERLINE) OR THE FACE OF THE WALL FINISH.

4. REFER TO CIVIL, AND MEP PLANS TO CONFIRM UTILITY

INFORMATION SHOWN ON THE ARCHITECT'S SITE PLAN
AND FOR ADDITIONAL UTILITY INFORMATION. GENERAL

CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE ALL POINTS OF
CONNECTION.

5. REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR ALL FINISHED GRADES
AND SLOPES. ALL FINISHED GRADES TO PROVIDE
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AWAY FROM THE BUILDING.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY.

6. ALL ACCESSIBLE ROUTES IDENTIFIED ON THE SITE PLAN
DRAWINGS SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING:
a. SLOPES IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL DO NOT
EXCEED 5%. CROSS SLOPES DO NOT EXCEED 2%.
b. THE CLEAR WIDTH OF ALL WALKWAYS IS 4'-0" MIN.
c. CHANGES IN LEVEL UP TO 1/2" COMPLY w/ 11/A0.2.1.

CHANGES IN LEVEL GREATER THAN 1/2" IF THEY
OCCUR ARE RAMPED. SEE PLANS.
d. THE VERTICAL CLEARANCE ALONG THE ACCESSIBLE
ROUTE IS 80" MIN.

7. ALL PAVED AND LANDSCAPED AREAS TO BE BOUND BY A
MIN. 6" HIGH, 6" WIDE CONCRETE CURB U.O.N.

8. A CONCRETE MOW STRIP EXTENDING 12" BEYOND EA
END OF THE OPENING SHALL BE PROVIDED @ ALL
EXTERIOR GLAZING WHERE THE SILL IS WITHIN 3'
VERTICAL OF THE FINISHED GRADE. SEE 2/AD1.1

9. PROVIDE PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POSTS AS

REQUIRED BY UTILITY COMPANIES AND OR FIRE

AUTHORITIES AT ALL EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
AND FIRE PREVENTION DEVICES. IF PIPE BOLLARD

PROTECTION POST DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED BY

UTILITY COMPANIES AND OR FIRE AUTHORITY SEE DETAIL
3/AD1.1

10. ALL EXPOSED BIORETENSION DEVICE COVERINGS SHALL
BE PAINTED FOREST GREEN.

11. WHERE OCCURS, GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE

FLUID APPLIED DAMP PROOFING AT ALL RETAINING AND

PLANTER WALLS WHERE THE SIDE OF THE WALL

OPPOSITE THE SOIL SIDE IS EXPOSED TO VIEW AND ALL

EXTERIOR WALLS WHERE THE ADJACENT FLOOR SLAB IS
BELOW GRADE. SEE 6/AD1.2

12. PROVIDE A HOSE BIB NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND IN
THE TRASH ENCLOSURE. SEE PLAN FOR LOCATION.\

13. PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1891, FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (EV) READY SPACES: " ALL NECESSARY

CONDUIT AND RELATED APPURTENANCES WILL BE
INSTALLED" AND FOR THE 5% OF ALL PASSENGER
VEHICLE PARKING SPACES: "EQUIPPED WITH WORKING
LEVEL 2 QUICK CHARGE EV CHARGING STATIONS WILL BE

INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL, PRIOR TO BUILDING
OCCUPANCY."
NORTH

PROJECT
4/4/2023 2:09:50 PM
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023
A22-2076
10960 ALMOND AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92337

04.04.2023
A1_4

GATE/ FENCE

ELEVATIONS

PARTIOT PARTNERS - NWC SANTA ANA & ALMOND
1/4" = 1'-0"
1 SCREEEN WALL WEST ELEVATION 1
1/4" = 1'-0"
2 SCREEEN WALL WEST ELEVATION 2
1/4" = 1'-0"
3 SCREEEN WALL WEST ELEVATION 3
1/4" = 1'-0"
4 SCREEEN WALL WEST ELEVATION 4
1/4" = 1'-0"
5 SCREEEN WALL WEST ELEVATION 5

KEYNOTES

SITE PLAN GENERAL NOTES

EXTERIOR COLOR SCHEDULE
135 CONCRETE TILT-UP SCREEN WALL. PAINT BOTH SIDES AND
TOP OF WALL. SEE PLANS FOR COLOR SCHEDULE. SEE
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
137 TUBE STEEL FENCE. MAX HEIGHT 8' ABOVE HIGHEST
ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE. SEE 7/AD1.1.PROVIDE
PILASTERS EVERY 60' SEE STRUCT. DWGS FOR DETAILS.
135 CONCRETE TILT-UP SCREEN WALL. MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE
HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE. PAINT BOTH SIDES
AND TOP OF WALL. SEE PLANS FOR COLOR SCHEDULE.
143 PAINTED STEEL ROLLING GATE(S). MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE

HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR AS SHOWN ON
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIRED
BY FIRE AUTHORITY.
144 PAINTED STEEL SWINGING GATE(S). MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE

HIGHEST ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR AS SHOWN ON
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS. PROVIDE KNOX BOX AS REQUIRED
BY FIRE AUTHORITY.
404 PANEL JOINT.

6TH 05.04.2023

05.04.2023
137 TUBE STEEL FENCE. MIN HEIGHT 8' ABOVE HIGHEST
ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE.

MAX. 8'-0" MAX. 8'-0" MAX. 8'-0" MAX. 8'-0" MAX. 8'-0" MAX. 165426

1. WHERE A MEZZANINE OCCURS AND A 1" TOPPING IS
CALLED OUT FOR IN THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS, PROVIDE A 1" THICK TOPPING OF GYP-CRETE 2000 WITH A MINIMUM STRENGTH OF 2,500 PSI.

2. PROVIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AS REQUIRED BY THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND THE CBC/CFC. REQUIREMENTS AND LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY THE FIREDEPARTMENT INSPECTOR.

3. ALL PENETRATIONS THROUGH FIRE RATED PARTITIONS
SHALL BE SEALED WITH APPROVED FIRE CAULKING. SEE SHTS AD2.3, & AD2.4.

4. U.O.N., ALL DIMENSIONS TO CONCRETE WALLS ARE EITHER
TO THE CENTER (SHOWN WITH A CENTERLINE) OR FACE OF THE WALL. ALL DIMENSIONS TO FRAMED WALLS ARE EITHER TO THE CENTER OF THE WALL FRAMING (SHOWN WITH A CENTERLINE) OR FACE OF THE WALL FINISH.

5. PROVIDE ILLUMINATED AND TACTILE EXIT SIGNAGE. SEE
EXITING & SIGNAGE PLANS.

6. SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR ALL UTILITY POINTS OF
CONNECTION. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY LOCATIONS.

7. PROVIDE PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POSTS @ FIRE
RISERS & ELECTRICAL GEAR AS REQUIRED BY THE ELECTRICAL AND FIRE PROTECTION PLANS. SEE 7/AD5.0 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

8. FOR REQUIRED LANDINGS @ ACCESSIBLE DOORS, SEE
11/A0.2.1.

9. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED WITHIN 25' OF ALL BUILDING
ENTRANCES, PER GREEN BUILDING STANDARD CODE DIVISION 5.504.7. POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE.

10. U.O.N. @ INTERIOR PARTITIONS, FINISHED HINGE SIDE OF JAMB TO BE 6" FROM FINISHED SURFACE OF INTERSECTINGWALL.

EXTERIOR CONCRETE TILT-UP WALL PANEL OR INTERIOR CONCRETE TILT-UP MEZZANINE SHEAR WALL PANEL. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSTOREFRONT GLAZING SYSTEM. SEE ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS AND EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMETAL STUD NON BEARING PARTITION WALL. SEE ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS & WALL TYPE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION STRUCTURAL BUILDING COLUMNSWOOD STUD BEARING WALL. SEE ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS & WALL TYPE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PROVIDE VAPOR BARRIER UNDER PROPOSED AND OR FUTURE OFFICE AREA FLOOR SLAB. EXTEND MIN 40'-0" BEYOND T.I. AREA OR AS DIMENSIONED ON THE FLOOR PLAN. SEE 4/AD1.0FIRE SPRINKLER RISER. SEE FIRE PROTECTION PLANS AND 7/AD5.0.DOOR TAG. SEE SHEET A8.0 FOR DOOR SCHEDULEWINDOW TAG. SEE SHEET A8.0 FOR WINDOW SCHEDULEWALL TAG 0000
A
STOREFRONT TAG. SEE SHEETS A8.0.1 & A8.0.2 FOR STOREFRONT SCHEDULE 00 000

1. THE FLOOR SLAB THICKNESS TO BE X". SEE STRUCTURAL
DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

2. THE FLOOR SLAB TO BE CLASS V PER ACI 302-1R-04 TABLE 21.3. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE OWNER WHETHER OR NOT TO PROVIDE JOINT FILLER AT FLOOR SLAB CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION JOINTS.

4. SLOPE POUR STRIPS @ EXTERIOR PEDESTRIAN AND
OVERHEAD DOORS. SEE 5, 7, & 10/AD4.1.

5. CRANES, CONCRETE TRUCKS, AND SIMILAR HEAVY
EQUIPMENT ARE PROHIBITED ON THE FLOOR SLAB DURING CONSTRUCTION.

6. BELOW FLOOR SLAB SOIL COMPACTION TO BE 95% MIN.7. TRENCH SOIL COMPACTION TO BE 90% MIN.8. SLAB FINISH TO BE STEEL FLOAT HARD TROWEL BURNISHED FINISH.

9. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO MAINTAIN A CLEAN FLOOR
SLAB. ALL TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE DIAPERED.

10. ALL CONSTRUCTION MARKINGS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM
THE FLOOR SLAB PRIOR TO SEALING.

11. SEE 6/AD2.1 FOR SLAB PATCHING DETAIL.12. PROVIDE 10'-0" WIDE PERIMETER FLOOR POUR-STRIPS AT ALL TRUCK DOCK WALLS AND 5'-0" WIDE AT ALL OTHER WALLS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS. NO UNDERGROUND PIPING, CONDUITS, ETC ALLOWED IN POUR-STRIPS AT DOCK DOORS TO ALLOW FOR CURRENT OR FUTURE RECESSED DOCK LEVELERS.

13. ALL FLOOR SLAB NAIL OR BRACE FRAME HOLES TO BE FILLED WITH APPROVED 2-PART EPOXY COMPOUND TO MATCH CONCRETE COLOR. PEGA BOND LV 2000, BURKE EPOXY INJECTION RESIN OR =.

14. ALL FLOOR SLAB PANEL FORM NAIL HOLES TO BE
PREDRILLED AND WOOD DOWELED PRIOR TO NAILING. BRACE HOLES TO BE PREDRILLED.

15. CHAMFER AND REVEAL STRIPS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR
SLAB MUST BE PROPERLY PATCHED PRIOR TO SEALING THE FLOOR SLAB. 11 22
33 44
55 A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
66 77
F
F
G
G
H
H
J
J
K
K
L
L
M
M
313' - 0"
63' - 5" 59' - 7" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 40' - 0"
548' - 0"
40' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 40' - 0" 548' - 0"
40' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 40' - 0" BUILDING 158,144 SF ELECTRICAL ROOM FIRE CONTROL ROOM 16 DOCK HI DOORS

OFFICE AREA
3,000 SF

GROUND LEVEL
3,000 SF

MEZZANINE LEVEL
3-HOUR FIRE RATED WALL
TYP.
2 A2
201
TYP.
201
TYP.
201
TYP.
27' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" TYP.
30' - 0" 30' - 0" 26' - 0" 6' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 32' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 20' - 0" 6' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 34' - 0" 313' - 0"
63' - 5" 59' - 7" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 40' - 0"
26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 19' - 0" 26' - 0" 30' - 0" 30' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 32' - 0" 34' - 0"

SLOPE SLAB

0.5%
401404
1 2
G
H
J
31' - 6" 31' - 11"
7' - 0" 63' - 5"
2' - 6"3' - 0" 5' - 0" 12' - 0" 3' - 6" 2' - 0" 9' - 0" 4' - 0" 9' - 0" 2' - 0" 2' - 0" 9' - 0" 4' - 0" 9' - 0" 2' - 0" 2' - 0" 9' - 0" 4' - 0" 9' - 0" 2' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0" 26' - 0"
2' - 0"
3' - 0" 3' - 6" 4' - 0" 2' - 6" 9' - 0" 2' - 0"
52' - 0" 52' - 0" 26' - 0"

8.33% MAX 8.33% MAX
437408150407
6' - 0" 12' - 9" 12' - 9" 6' - 0" 13' - 2"
149 8.33% MAX
3' - 0" 3' - 0" 6' - 0" 23' - 0" RAMP

LANDING
5' - 0" 23' - 0" RAMP
58' - 6" RAMP

LANDING
6' - 6"
65' - 0"
120
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GROUND

LEVEL FLOOR
PLANS

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GROUND

LEVEL FLOOR
PLANS

PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMONDKEYNOTES

FLOOR PLAN LEGENDFLOOR PLAN GENERAL NOTESFLOOR SLAB GENERAL NOTES 120 TRUNCATED DOME DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE. MIN
3'-0" DEEP IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL.
149 CONCRETE TRUCK RAMP w/ 42" HIGH CONCRETE TILT-UP
GUARD ON OPEN SIDE(S). PAINT ALL SIDES OF GUARDWALLS AND HANDRAILS.SEE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGSFOR COLOR SCHEDULE. 150 STEEL PIPE BOLLARD PROTECTION POST.201 STRUCTURAL BUILDING COLUMN.401 PAINTED CONCRETE TILT-UP WALL PANEL.404 PANEL JOINT.407 PAINTED HOLLOW METAL PEDESTRIAN DOOR.408 STEEL SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOOR.437 DOCK BUMPER. 1" = 30'-0"
1 PROPOSED BUILDING FLOOR PLAN 1/8" = 1'-0"
2 TYPICAL DOCK DOOR SPACING PLAN
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
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1. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE A 4-PLY BUILT-UP
ASPHALT ROOF BY MALARKY (CCRR-0333), GAF (ICC-ES ESR 1274), JOHNS MANVILLE (UL ER 10167-03), OR AN EQUAL APPROVED BY THE OWNER. ROOF TO HAVE A UL CLASS "A" FIRE RATING. ASPHALT TO BE "TRUMBAL" ASPHALT OR AN APPROVED EQUAL. PROVIDE A 15 YEAR NO DOLLAR LIMIT WARRANTY. SEE DETAIL 1/AD3.0 FOR TYPICAL ROOFING CROSS SECTION.

2. FOR TYPICAL PARAPET DETAILS, SEE 2 & 3/AD3.0
FOR TYPICAL ROOF TOP PIPE SUPPORT DETAIL, SEE 4/AD3.1FOR PRE-FAB EQUIPMENT CURB DETAIL, SEE 5/AD3.0FOR EQUIPMENT PLATFORM DETAIL, SEE 6/AD3.0FOR TYPICAL ROOF PENETRATION DETAILS, SEE 10, 11, & 12/AD3.0

3. ROOFING DETAILS SHOWN ON THESE PLANS ARE
MINIMUM STANDARDS. ROOFING DETAILS PROVIDED BY THE BUILT UP ROOFING MANUFACTURER SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE.

4. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFIRM THE ROOF
ELEVATIONS SHOWN ON THE ARCHITECTURAL ROOF PLAN WITH THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.

5. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THERE IS
POSITIVE ROOF DRAINAGE AT ALL AREAS OF THE ROOF PRIOR TO INSTALLING RIGID INSULATION OR BUILT UP ROOFING.

6. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE CRICKETING ON
THE HIGH SIDE OF ALL SKYLIGHTS, SMOKE HATCHES, ROOF HATCHES, AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. SEE 9/AD3.0

7. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE ALL ROOF
PENETRATIONS.

8. ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CONDENSATE DRAIN
LINES TO BE RUN BELOW THE ROOF.

9. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE WALKING PADS
FROM THE ROOF HATCH TO ALL OFFICE AREA ROOF TOP MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. THE WALKING PADS SHALL BE A PRODUCT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE ROOFING SYSTEM.

10. ALL EXPOSED WOOD CURBS TO BE PRESSURE
TREATED DOUGLAS FIR.

11. ALL ROOF TOP EXHAUST FANS SHALL BE CENTERED
DIRECTLY ABOVE A SPRINKLER HEAD. COORDINATE LOCATION AND INSTALLATION WITH THE FIRE PROTECTION PLANS.

12. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE FULL TIME
INSPECTION FOR OSB MOISTURE CONTENT AND GAP BETWEEN PANELS BY A QUALIFIED ROOFING INSPECTION FIRM APPROVED BY THE OWNER AND THE OSB MANUFACTURER. INSPECTION FIRM TO BE ON SITE PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY BUILT-UP ROOFING WORK.

13. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUOUS
ROOFING INSPECTION BY AN IRC ROOFING CONSULTANT OR AN EQUAL APPROVED BY THE OWNER.

14. WHEN REQUIRED BY TITLE 24 (SEE MECHANICAL
DRAWINGS) THE ROOFING CAP SHEET OVER ALL CONDITIONED SPACES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 3-YEAR AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 0.63, AND AN SRI EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 75 (COOL ROOF).

15. ALL SUB-PURLIN HANGERS SHALL BE "Z-MAX" TRIPLE
ZINC COATED BY "SIMPSON" OR EQUAL.

16. PROVIDE A ROOF TOP HOSE BIB NEAR THE OFFICE OR
FUTURE OFFICE AREA. SEE PLAN FOR LOCATION.

OFFICE AREA BELOWCURB MOUNTED SKYLIGHT. "SKYLIGHT/SMOKE HATCH NOTES" THIS SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SOLAR READY ROOF AREA. SEE "SOLAR READY ROOF NOTES", THIS SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONINTERIOR ROOF AND OVERFLOW DRAINS IN ROOF SUMP. SEE 13/AD3.0INTERIOR ROOF DRAIN IN ROOF SUMP w/ EXTERIOR OVERFLOW SCUPPER. SEE 14/AD3.0 BILCO TYPE S 30"x36" ALUMINUM FRAME SELF FLASHING ROOF HATCH w/ "BIL-GUARD" 2.0 SAFETY RAILING SYSTEM & "LADDER UP" SAFETY POST OR =. SEE 7 & 8/AD3.0 FOR TYPICAL DETAILSEXTERIOR DOWNSPOUT w/ (2) OVERFLOW SCUPPERS. SEE 17/AD3.0 & 3/AD3.1EXTERIOR DOWNSPOUT w/ (1) OVERFLOW SCUPPER. SEE 18/AD3.0 & 3/AD3.1CURB MOUNTED SMOKE HATCH. "SKYLIGHT/SMOKE HATCH NOTES" THIS SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 11 22
33 44
55 A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
66 77
F
F
G
G
H
H
J
J
K
K
L
L
M
M
313' - 0"
63' - 5" 59' - 7" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 40' - 0"
548' - 0"
40' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 40' - 0" 548' - 0"
40' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 52' - 0" 40' - 0" 313' - 0"
63' - 5" 59' - 7" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 50' - 0" 40' - 0"
1 1

RIDGE LINE
22' - 0" 32' - 0" 22' - 0" 32' - 0" 22' - 0" 42' - 0" 32' - 0" 32' - 0" 32' - 0" 40' - 0" 32' - 0" 22' - 0" 60' - 0" 22' - 0" 32' - 0" 40' - 0" 32' - 0" 23' - 0" 30' - 0" 35' - 0" 30' - 0" 30' - 0" 35' - 0" 25' - 0" 25' - 0" 30' - 0" 30' - 0" 20' - 0" 302 302 302 302 302 302 302 401 302 NORTH

PROJECT
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ROOF PLAN

PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMONDKEYNOTES

ROOF PLAN LEGENDROOF PLAN GENERAL NOTES
302 SLOPE ROOF MINIMUM 1/4"/FOOT401 PAINTED CONCRETE TILT-UP WALL PANEL.

TOTAL ROOF
AREA
% OF ROOF
AREA REQ. FOR

OPENINGS

TOTAL AREA OF
OPENINGS REQ.

NUMBER OF 4X8
UNITS REQ.
153915 SF 3% 4617 SF 145
TOTAL OPENINGS REQ. BY OWNER, SKYLIGHTSTOTAL SKYLIGHTS PROVIDED

SKYLIGHTS
145145
1" = 30'-0"
1 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

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NOTES:

1. PAINT MAN DOORS, STAIR & RAMP GUARD WALLS, GUARD
RAILS, DOWN SPOUTS, & LOUVERS TO MATCH ADJACENT BUILDING WALL COLOR, U.O.N.

2. U.O.N., EXTERIOR SIDE OF TRUCK DOORS TO BE PRE- FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S WHITE. INTERIOR SIDE TO BE PRE-FINISHED WITH MANUFACTURER'S LIGHT GRAY.

3. POWER WASH EXTERIOR CONCRETE WALLS PRIOR TO
PAINTING TO REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS AND DIRT THAT WILLIMPEDE THE PRIMER COAT FROM ADHERING TO THE WALLS.

4. PAINT EXTERIOR WALLS w/ 1- COAT SPRAYED AND BACK
ROLLED ACRYLIC FLAT PRIMER AND 2-COATS SPRAYED-ON FLAT FINISH IN THE FINAL WALL COLOR. ALL PAINTS TO BE AS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR CONCRETE TILT UP WALL PANELS. FINISHED JOB SHALL BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF LAPPING AND OR STREAKING, REGARDLESS OF THE COLOR.

5. EXCEPT WHERE NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS ALL
PANEL JOINTS SHALL BE CAULKED PER DETAIL 1/AD4.1.

6. PAINT CONCRETE BEHIND ANY OPEN TRELLIS WORK THE
COLOR OF THE ADJACENT WALL.

7. @ SOLID BROWS WITH GLAZING DIRECTLY ABOVE OR
BELOW, PAINT THE EXPOSED WALL CHAMFER JUST ABOVE OR BELOW THE BROW TO MATCH THE BROW COLOR.

8. ALL CONCRETE TILT-UP WALLS ARE REQUIRED TO

PROVIDE ANTI-GRAFFITI COATING
EXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 6995 SUPERWHITE EXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 7667 ZIRCON CONCRETE FORMLINERCOLOR: SW 7069 IRON OREEXTERIOR PAINTCOLOR: SW 7069 IRON OREBLACK METAL PANELCLEAR ANODIZED METAL EYE BROWSTOREFRONTMEDIUM PERFORMANCEBLUE REFLECTED GLAZINGBLACK ANODIZED MULLIONEXTERIOR STOREFRONT FRAMING COLOR:BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUMEXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR SINGLEGLAZING & EXTERIOR LAYER OF INSULATED GLASS: VISTACOOL PACIFICA.EXTERIOR GLASS COLOR FOR THE INNER LAYER OF INSULATED GLASS: CLEAR GLASS AB
CD
E
F
G
NOTES:1. FOR GLASS AND MULLION COLORS, SEE EXTERIOR
COLORS, LEGEND & NOTES, THIS SHEET.

2. PROVIDE TEMPERED GLASS @ THE FOLLOWING:

A. ALL SPANDREL SYSTEM GLAZING IN FRONT OF

CONCRETE WALL PANELS
B. ALL GLAZING WITHIN 18" OF AN ADJACENT WALKING
SURFACE.

C. ALL GLAZING WITH 24" OF ANY PORTION OF A DOOR.

3. @ SPANDREL SYSTEM GLAZING IN FRONT OF CONCRETE
WALL PANELS, PROVIDE 1" DIA. VENTILATION HOLES IN THE CONCRETE A MAX OF 5'-0" O.C. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISH ON THE GLASS FACING CONCRETE SURFACES AND TO PAINT THEM IN A COLOR SELECTED BY THE ARCHITECT.

4. @ SPANDREL SYSTEM GLAZING NOT IN FRONT OF A
CONCRETE WALL PANEL, PROVIDE TENCATE MIRAFI 140N FILTER FABRIC SHADE CLOTH.

SPANDREL SYSTEM GLAZING:FOR EXTERIOR SPANDREL GLAZING USE 1/4" VISTACOOL. BACK PAINTING OF GLASS NOT REQUIRED. VISION SYSTEM GLAZING:FOR EXTERIOR VISION GLAZING USE 1" INSULATED GLASS CONSISTING OF AN OUTER LAYER OF 1/4" VISTACOOL AND AN INNER LAYER OF 1/4" SOLARBAN 60. FOR INTERIOR GLAZING USE 1/2" CLEAR GLASSSTOREFRONT FRAMING:U.O.N @ VISION SYSTEM, MIN 2"x4 1/2" OFFSET SYSTEM. U.O.N. @ SPANDREL SYSTEM, 2"x1 3/4" OFFSET SYSTEM. STOREFRONT SYSTEM TO BE DESIGN BUILD BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR . DESIGN SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL RELEVANT CODE & WIND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

NORTH

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EXTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMONDKEYNOTES

GLAZING LEGEND & NOTESEXTERIOR WALL COLOR LEGEND & NOTES 401 PAINTED CONCRETE TILT-UP WALL PANEL.402 WALL REVEAL.404 PANEL JOINT. 406 ALUMINUM FRAMED STOREFRONT SYSTEM.421 DECORATIVE SOLID BROW WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM PANELS NOMINAL 18'' THKNS. MAX 24'' PROJECTION FROMBUILDING. 5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
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PROJECT
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02.23.2023
A4_1

MATERIAL
BOARD

PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMOND
ENLARGED VIEW @ OFFICE CORNER
SW 7667 ZIRCON
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
6TH 05.04.2023 05.04.2023
30 1658

PROJECT
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02.23.2023
A4_1

MATERIAL
BOARD

PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMOND
ENLARGED VIEW @ OFFICE CORNER
SW 7667 ZIRCON A4_1.1 EAST ELEVATION ENLARGED VIEW @ TRUCK COURT

C D F A
C
B A C
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04.04.2023
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PROJECT
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PERSPECTIVE
1 PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMOND

NORTHEAST CORNER
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
6TH 05.04.2023 05.04.2023
32 1660

PROJECT
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02.23.2023
A4_3

PERSPECTIVE
2 PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMOND

SOUTHWEST CORNER
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
6TH 05.04.2023 05.04.2023
33 1661

PROJECT
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02.23.2023
A4_4

PERSPECTIVE
3 PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMOND

NORTHWEST CORNER
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
6TH 05.04.2023 05.04.2023
34 1662

PROJECT
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PERSPECTIVE
3 PARTIOT PARTNERS - SANTA ANA & ALMOND

SOUTHEAST NIGHT VIEW

NORTHWEST CORNER
5 4
5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
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35 1663

PROJECT
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02.23.2023
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MATERIAL

EXHIBIT

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MATERIAL EXHIBIT

PAINTED REVEALS PAINTED ANGLED FOMLINER METAL FINISH / DRI-DESIGN 6 5TH PLANNING SUBMITTAL REV. DATE: 04.04.2023

04.04.2023
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37 1665
12 811109 BUILDING A A BB LINE OF SIGHT LINE OF SIGHT

LINE OF SIGHT

LINE OF SIGHT

LINE OF SIGHT
LINE OF SIGHT ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER PROPERTY LINE TO BE SCREENED FROM PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY LINE DECORATIVE PAVING PROPERTY LINE DECORATIVE PAVING PROPERTY LINE DECORATIVE PAVING 20' BIKE RACK 3:1 MAX LANDSCAPE BERM Brisbane Box Tristania conferta TREES 24" Box Afghan Pine Pinus eldarica 4 L 24" Box African Sumac Rhus lancea 1 L SYMBOL BOTANICAL/COMMON NAME PLANTING LEGEND SIZE QTY WUCOLS REMARKS 38 M Standard Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow 24" Box 7 L Multi Chitalpa tashkentensis Chitalpa 24" Box 18 L Standard Standard Standard Chilean Mesquite Prosopis chilensis 24" Box 8 M Multi 24" Box Acacia redolens 'Low Boy' 1 Gal 8' O.C. Dwarf Acacia ACCENTS GROUNDCOVER Rosmarinus o. 'Huntington Carpet' 1 Gal 48" O.C. LL SYMBOL SIZE QTY REMARKS SHRUBS BOTANICAL/COMMON NAME WUCOLS SYMBOL BOTANICAL/COMMON NAME SIZE QTY WUCOLS REMARKS SYMBOL BOTANICAL/COMMON NAME SIZE SPACING WUCOLS REMARKS Prostrate Rosemary Dasylerion wheeleri Desert Spoon 5 Gal 3 Texas Privet Ligustrum j. Texanum Lonicera j. 'Halliana' Hall's Honeysuckle Rhaphiolepis i. 'Clara' Indian Hawthorn 1 Gal 48" O.C. L Agave americana L Century Plant Coral Aloe Aloe striata Lantana 'Gold Mound' Yellow Lantana 1 Gal 12 L 5 Gal 4 L 5 Gal 2 L 5 Gal 86 M 5 Gal 92 M Callistemon 'Little John' Dwarf Bottle Brush 5 Gal 141 M Dianella Dianella tasmanica 5 Gal 66 M Pineapple Gauva Acca sellowiana 5 Gal 58 M Hedge NOTES: 1. ALL TREES WITHIN 5' OF HARDSCAPE SHALL BE IN A SHAWTOWN OR EQUAL 2. CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL CONCRETE MOW CURB BETWEEN PLANTERS AND 3. A MINIMUM 3-INCH LAYER OF MULCH SHALL BE APPLIED ON ALL EXPOSED ROOTBARRIER. GRAVEL AREAS. SEE PLANTING DETAIL SHEET. SOIL SURFACES OF PLANTING AREAS EXCEPT TURF AREAS, CREEPING OR 4. THESE PLANS WILL COMPLY WITH THE CITY'S WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE 823 5. ALL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, INCLUDING STREET TREES, SHALL BE INSTALLED PER THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PLANS, 6. UNLESS CONTRADICTED BY A SOILS TEST, COMPOST AT A RATE OF A ROOTING GROUNDCOVERS, OR DIRECT SEEDING APPLICATIONS WHERE MULCH IS CONTRAINDICATED. MINIMUM OF FOUR CUBIC YARDS PER 1,000 SQUARE FEET OF PERMEABLE AREA SHALL BE INCORPORATED TO A DEPTH OF SIX INCHES INTRO THE SOIL. Pink Muhly Muhlenbergia capillaris 5 Gal 121 M Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 36" Box 9 L Street Tree SCREENING SHRUB DECORATIVE PAVING WITH NATURAL COLOR, MEDIUM BROOMFINISH AND 6'X6' SAWCUT JOINTS #ƒ :,'(&21&5(7(72%(5(,1)25&('($&+:$<:,7+5(%$5$72& 7. ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER WILL BE COMPLETELY SCREENED FROM WITH LANDSCAPING. 7. THREE SHRUBS FOR EACH TREE 24" Box 8 L ALMOND AVE PARKING LOT SECTION A-A 3:1 SLOPE MAX 3' HIGH SCREEN HEDGE SIDEWALK PROPERTY LINE LANDSCAPE BERM SECTION B-B SANTA ANA AVE SIDEWALK BUILDING PROPERTY LINE 3:1 SLOPE MAX DG PATH Fontana, California 22-039 8.04.22 NW Corner Santa Ana Ave and Almond Ave 711 FEE ANA STREET 714.986.2400 FAX 714.986.2408 PLACENTIA, CA 92870 11.03.22 0 15' 30' 60' N SCALE: 1" = 30'-0" 01.10.23 2.20.23 38 1666
WB-67
AASHTO 2001 (US)
(c) 2022 Transoft Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

WB-67 AASHTO 2001 (US) WB-67 AASHTO 2001 (US) (c) 2022 Transoft Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

WB-67
AASHTO 2001 (US)
(c) 2022 Transoft Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

WB-67 AASHTO 2001 (US) (c) 2022 Transoft Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. WB-67 AASHTO 2001 (US) (c) 2022 Transoft Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. BUILDING 158,144 SF 16 DOCK HI DOORS (9' x 10') 30' FIRE ACCESS LANE
30' FIRE ACCESS LANE 12 81110 ELECTRICAL ROOM FIRE CONTROL ROOM OFFICE AREA 3,000 SF GROUND LEVEL 3,000 SF MEZZANINE LEVEL 12' X 52' TRAILER 12' X 52' TRAILER
30' FIRE ACCESS LANE

SLOPE SLAB

0.5%
12' X 52' TRAILER 12' X 52' TRAILER 9 12' X 70' LOADING SPACE DG PATH E-SP SITE PHOTOMETRIC PLAN SITE PHOTOMETRIC 1 NORTH PROJECT 8/3/2022 3:06:01 PM
1st PLANNING SUBMITTAL A22-2076FONTANA, CA 08.03.2022

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ATTACHMENT NO. 3
RESOLUTION PC NO. 2023-

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
FONTANA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW NO. 22-050, PURSUANT TO AN

ADDENDUM SWIP PEIR, AS CONDITIONED FOR SITE AND

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL COMMERCE
CENTER BUILDING PROJECT TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 158,144
SQUARE FEET ON AN APPROXIMATELY 6.46 ADJUSTED GROSS ACRE

SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE (APNs: 0236-091-01, -02, -and -03)
WHEREAS, the City of Fontana received a Design Review application on August 23, 2022, for site and architectural review of a proposed industrial commerce center building totaling approximately 158,144 square feet on an approximate 6.46 adjusted gross acre site (APNs: 0236-091-01, -02, -and -03.) for the following:

Project Applicant: Herdman Architecture and Design
100 Bayview Circle, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Project Location: The project site is located on three (3) parcels and is located on the northwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Almond
Avenue (APNs: 0236-091-01, -02, and -03.)
Site Area: 6.46 adjusted gross acres
WHEREAS, the subject site was annexed from San Bernardino County into the City of Fontana on September 16, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the project is to construct an industrial commerce center building totaling approximately 158,144 square feet; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res.

Code §§ 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”), and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et seq.) the City determined that a Program Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) be prepared pursuant to CEQA in order to analyze all potential adverse environmental impacts of the SWIP Specific Plan Update and Annexation Area; and WHEREAS, the City prepared and certified the Final Program EIR (FEIR) on June 12, 2012 for the SWIP Specific Plan Update, consisting of comments received during the 45-day public review and comment period on the Draft FEIR, written responses to those comments, and revisions and errata to the Draft FEIR. For the purposes of this Resolution, the “FEIR” shall refer to the Draft FEIR, as revised by the Final FEIR’s errata section, together with the other sections of the Final FEIR; and 166840
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WHEREAS, the SWIP Specific Plan Update was approved and adopted by the City of Fontana (City) on June 12, 2012 pursuant to the certified FEIR; and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, when taking subsequent discretionary actions in furtherance of a project for which an EIR has been certified, the lead agency is required to review any changed circumstances to determine whether any of the circumstances under Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 require additional environmental review; and
WHEREAS, by way of preparation of an addendum for the project site, staff evaluated the project in light of the standards for subsequent environmental review outlined in Public Resources Code section 21166, State CEQA Guidelines section 15162 and City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA by preparing an Initial Study and accompanying technical reports (Addendum); and WHEREAS, based on that evaluation, staff concluded that the FEIR fully analyzed and mitigated, where feasible, all potentially significant environmental impacts, if any, that would result from the Project, and therefore, no subsequent EIR or mitigated negative declaration is required; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, subdivision (c), the Addendum is not required to be circulated for public review, but can be attached to the FEIR; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fontana wishes to protect and preserve the quality of the life throughout the City, through effective land use and planning; and WHEREAS, all notices required by statute or the City Municipal Code have been given as required; and
WHEREAS, the owners of property within 660 feet of the project site were notified via public hearing notice mailer prior to the Public Hearing; and a notice of the public hearing was published in the local Fontana Herald newspaper on July 7, 2023, posted at City Hall, and onsite at the project site; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, a duly noticed public hearing on Design Review No. 22-050 was held by the Planning Commission to consider testimony and evidence presented by the applicant, City staff, and other interested parties, at the Public Hearing held with respect hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission carefully considered all information pertaining to the project, including the staff report, findings, and all of the information, evidence, and testimony presented at its public hearing on July 18, 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission RESOLVES as follows:
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Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. As the decision-making body for the Project, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR and Addendum, any oral or written comments received, and the administrative record prior to making any decision on the Project. The Planning Commission finds that the Addendum and Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR contain a complete and accurate reporting of all of the environmental impacts associated with the Project. The Planning Commission further finds that the Addendum have been completed in compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines and Section 6.21 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA.

Section 3. Findings on the Necessity for a Subsequent or Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. Based on the substantial evidence set forth in the record, including but not limited to, the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR, the Addendum, and all related information presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission finds that the Projects necessitate only minor modifications to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR. Therefore, pursuant to State CEQA section 15164 and Section 8.06 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, an Addendum to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR is the appropriate document for each project.

The Planning Commission further finds that the preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR is not required for the Project because the Project:

A. Will not result in substantial changes that would require major revisions of the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and
B. Will not result in substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project are developed that would require major revisions of the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of the previously identified significant effects; and
C. Does not present new information of substantial importance that was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR documents were certified showing any of the following:
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(ii) That significant effects previously examined would be substantially more severe than shown in the EIR;
(iii) That mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects, but the lead agency declined to adopt such measures; and
(iv) That mitigation measures or alternatives considerably different from those analyzed would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but which the lead agency declined to adopt.

Section 4. Findings on Environmental Impacts. Having considered the Addendum, the administrative record, the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR and all written and oral evidence presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission finds that all environmental impacts of the Projects have been addressed within the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR and the Addendum. The Planning Commission finds that no new or additional mitigation measures or alternatives are required. The Planning Commission further finds that there is no substantial evidence in the administrative record supporting a fair argument that the Project may result in any significant environmental impacts beyond those analyzed in the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR. The Planning Commission finds that the Addendum contains a complete, objective, and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the Projects and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission.

Section 5. Adoption of the Addendum to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan FEIR. The Planning Commission hereby adopts the Addendum to the EIR for the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SWIP PEIR) (SCH No. 2009091089) and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program (MMRP) that have been prepared pursuant State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 along with the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA.

Section 6. The City of Fontana’s, Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings for Design Review No. 22-050 in accordance with Section No. 30-120 “Findings for approval” of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code:

Finding No. 1: The proposal is consistent with the General Plan, Zoning and Development Code, and any applicable Specific Plan.

Findings of Fact: The project is for the development of an industrial commerce center building totaling approximately 158,144 square feet on 6.46 adjusted gross acres. A lot line adjustment to combine the three (3) existing parcels into a single parcel is a condition of approval for the project. Architectural features for the project include varying roof heights, window statements and aluminum framing. The site and building design comply with the criteria contained in the design review section of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code, 167143
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Fontana Municipal Code, and SWIP. As required, the project has high quality architecture, appropriate screening comprised of screen walls and landscaping that will make for an appropriate and desirable development.

The project is consistent with Chapter 15 (Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Development) of the General Plan which allows for industrial commerce centers (warehousing) in the Light Industrial (I-L) land use district. Furthermore, the building is designed in a manner that limits off-site impacts. For example, the dock area is located away from public view and there is sufficient stacking distance along all the driveways. Therefore, this industrial commerce center project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation and SWIP.

Finding No. 2: The proposal meets or exceeds the criteria contained in this chapter and will result in an appropriate, safe and desirable development promoting the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.

Findings of Fact: The project will result in the construction of a warehouse building totaling approximately 158,144 square feet. This facility will be built pursuant to all applicable building, zoning, and fire codes and standards, in addition to the Conditions of Approval as referenced herein. Architectural features such as glazing, aluminum frames, and a variety of colors will add structural and visual interest to the building. Additionally, variations to the building face and roof lines, with tower elements proposed at max 46-feet will be architecturally pleasing and be consistent with the surrounding area. The project will include curb and gutter improvements to Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue. Therefore, the project will promote the public health, safety and welfare of the occupants and, therefore, the community.

Finding No. 3: The proposal, in its design and appearance, is aesthetically and architecturally pleasing resulting in a safe, well-designed facility while enhancing the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

Findings of Fact: The project has been determined to be aesthetically and architecturally pleasing and compatible with the surrounding area.

The project site is approximately 6.46 adjusted gross acres and is physically suitable in size and shape to support the proposed industrial commerce center building. Applicable building, zoning, and fire codes and standards will make for a safe, attractive, and well-designed project. The project will create visual interest with architectural features such as glazing, tower elements, and a variety of colors with variations to the building face and roof lines. The 167244
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character of the surrounding neighborhood reflects industrial uses and legal nonconforming residences. The project is designed to be compatible with the surrounding uses while providing a
development that has been designed with features (architectural relief, landscaping, street improvements, and lighting), to enhance the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

Finding No. 4: The site improvements are appropriate and will result in a safe, well-designed facility.

Findings of Fact: The development will result in appropriate improvements, not only for the project site, but the surrounding area as well. Project features include sidewalks, drainage, grading, and perimeter and privacy walls and fencing to provide a safe and well-designed neighborhood. The project has been reviewed by Planning, Engineering, Building and Safety, and Fontana Fire Prevention for site circulation, access, and safety. The warehouse project meets and exceeds the standards of the Zoning and Development Code, SWIP, Fontana Municipal Code, and will provide a safe design for public access.

Section 7. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Design Review No. 22-050 subject to the findings as indicated herein and the Conditions of Approval herein by this reference as though fully set forth.

Section 8. Resolution Regarding Custodian of Record: The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution has been based are located at the Planning Department, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. This information is provided in compliance with Public Resources Code Section No. 21081.6.

Section 9. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Fontana, California, at a regular meeting held on this 18th day of July 2023.

City of Fontana
Cathline Fort, Chairperson
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ATTEST:

I, Ralph Thrasher, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Fontana, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 18th day of July 2023, by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Ralph Thrasher, Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”

CITY OF FONTANA

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROJECT: Master Case No. (MCN) 22-101 July 18, 2023
Design Review No. (DRP) No. 22-050
LOCATION: The project site is located on three (3) parcels and is located on the northwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue (APNs: 0236- 091-01, -02, and -03).

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

1. The rights and privileges granted by this project shall not become effective, nor shall the Applicant commence the use for which this project is granted, until both of the following have occurred:
a. All of the improvements, construction, alteration and other work set forth in this project have been completed and have been accepted by the City, as evidenced by the City’s issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) or other document evidencing the City’s final inspection and acceptance of the work.
b. All requirements of the Fontana Municipal Code shall be complied with. c. All other Conditions of Approval imposed by this project have been fulfilled.

2. Prior to the construction of any modifications, all structural and aesthetic changes to the project design must be requested and approved in writing by the Director of Planning or his/her designee. Major structural and aesthetic changes exceeding the codified parameters of administrative policy shall be presented to the Planning Commission for approval.

3. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City of Fontana or its agents, officers, attorneys and employees from any and all actual or alleged claims, actions or proceedings against the City of Fontana or its agents, officers, attorneys or employees to attack, set aside, void, annul or seek monetary damages arising out of any challenge to the applicant’s proposed project or to any approvals of the Planning Commission and/or City Council concerning this project, including but not limited to actions challenging CEQA actions, permits, variances, 167547
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plot plans, design plans, maps, licenses, and amendments. The City of Fontana shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City of Fontana shall cooperate in the defense.

In the event of any such third-party action or proceeding, the City shall have the right to retain its own separate legal counsel to defend the interests of the City. The applicant shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for such legal fees and costs, in their entirety, including actual attorneys’ fees, which may be incurred by the City in defense of such action or proceeding. This indemnification shall also include, but not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded against the City, if any, and cost of suit, attorneys’ fees, and other costs, liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, or proceeding whether incurred by applicant, the City and/or any parties bringing such forth.

The City of Fontana and the applicant acknowledge that the City would not have approved this project if the City were to be liable to applicant in damages under or with respect to all or any part of this application or this condition of approval.

Accordingly, applicant shall not sue the City for damages or monetary relief for any matter arising from or related to this condition of approval. Applicant’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be limited to declaratory/injunctive relief, mandate, and/or specific performance.

4. This Design Review shall become null and void two (2) years from the date of approval, unless the appropriate permits have been obtained and construction, defined as permit obtainment, commencement of construction of the primary building on site, and successful completion of the first Building and Safety Division inspection, has commenced within this period.

5. All Conditions of Approval contained herein shall be incorporated into all applicable final construction plans and a copy of these conditions shall be placed on a sheet in the final building or grading plans prior to issuance of any building or grading permits.

6. Color combinations and color schemes for buildings approved under a design review application shall not be modified or changed without prior approval of the original approving body by a revision to the original application. Minor hue color changes may be approved by the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning may refer minor hue color changes to the original approving body for consideration under a revision to the original application.

7. Exterior lighting compatible with the design of the building shall be provided for the parking lot. The lighting shall be directed and shielded so as to illuminate only the parking area and to avoid glare impacts on adjacent properties.

8. This project will comply with all applicable provisions, regulations, and development standards of the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan. 167648
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9. Three (3) bicycle parking racks or secured bicycle lockers shall be provided for all nonresidential developments.

10. Sidewalks shall be provided for all new developments in accordance with the city’s circulation element of the General Plan.

11. The occupants of this facility shall comply with applicable provisions of local, state and federal laws and regulations with respect to noise, vibration, smoke, odors, fire and explosive hazards, including, but not limited to the City’s adopted Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Industrial Wastewater/Discharge requirements.

12. All parking stalls shall be clearly marked by double striping pavement painting.

Parking stall sizes shall be measured from the mid-point between the striping. No parking spaces shall be designated in a commercial/retail parking facility, except for disabled persons parking, van pool, car pool, or any other designated parking as required by law.

13. The applicant shall post a publicly visible sign on the project site with the telephone number and 24-hour point of contact for dust, noise and construction complaints.

The 24-hour point of contact shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and have authority to commit additional assets to control dust, or respond to construction complaints after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Construction shall be limited to 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays, and no construction on Sundays and Holidays.

14. All signs shall be reviewed under a separate Design Review Sign application.

15. All landscaping shall be healthy and maintained in a reasonable manner as determined by the Director of Planning or his/her designee.

16. Historic Archaeological Resources
a. Upon discovery of any tribal cultural or archaeological resources, cease construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the find until the find can be assessed. All tribal cultural and archaeological resources unearthed by project construction activities shall be evaluated by the qualified archaeologist and tribal monitor/consultant. If the resources are Native American in origin, interested Tribes (as a result of correspondence with area Tribes) shall coordinate with the landowner regarding treatment and curation of these resources. Typically, the Tribe will request preservation in place or recovery for educational purposes. Work may continue on other parts of the project while evaluation takes place.
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Resources shall be returned to the Tribe. Any historic archaeological material that is not Native American in origin shall be curated at a public, non-profit institution with a research interest in the materials, if such an institution agrees to accept the material. If no institution accepts the archaeological material, they shall be offered to the Tribe or a local school or historical society in the area for educational purposes. c. Archaeological and Native American monitoring and excavation during construction projects shall be consistent with current professional standards. All feasible care to avoid any unnecessary disturbance, physical modification, or separation of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be taken. Principal personnel shall meet the Secretary of the Interior standards for archaeology and have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a principal investigator working with Native American archaeological sites in southern California. The Qualified Archaeologist shall ensure that all other personnel are appropriately trained and qualified.

17. The construction contractor shall use the following source controls at all times:
a. Construction shall be limited to 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays, and no construction on Sundays and Holidays unless it is approved by the building inspector for cases that are considered urgently necessary as defined in Section 18-63(b7) of the Municipal Code. b. For all noise-producing equipment, use types and models that have the lowest horsepower and the lowest noise generating potential practical for their intended use.
c. The construction contractor will ensure that all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, is properly operating (tuned-up) and lubricated, and that mufflers are working adequately.
d. Have only necessary equipment onsite.
e. Use manually-adjustable or ambient-sensitive backup alarms. When working adjacent to residential use(s), the construction contractor will also use the following path controls, except where not physically feasible, when necessary:
f. Temporarily enclose localized and stationary noise sources. g. Store and maintain equipment, building materials, and waste materials as far as practical from as many sensitive receivers as practical.

18. Up lighting shall be provided throughout the project site to complement the architectural detail of the building and the landscaped areas, except where the building is adjacent to residential properties.
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19. All roof-mounted mechanical units shall be screened from view of adjacent streets by a parapet in height equal or greater to the installed unit, unless another method of visual screening is approved by the Director of Planning.

20. The applicant/developer shall comply with the mitigation measures identified in the CEQA Addendum Mitigation (SCH No. 2009091089) Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as approved by the Planning Commission.

21. After the fifteen (15) day appeal period, the applicant shall remove the notice of Filing sign(s) from the project site. The applicant may request a refund of the sign deposit; the request shall be in writing accompanied with a refund application. The request shall be submitted to the Planning Department.

22. The applicant shall combine the existing parcels into a single parcel, a lot line adjustment shall be done so that the proposed structure(s) does not cross any lot line and complies with all requirements of the California Building Code, prior to any building permits being issued.

23. The applicant shall meet all guidelines identified in the Industrial Commerce Sustainability Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1891).

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT

24. The current Development fees must be paid prior to issuance of building/construction permits.

BUILDING & SAFETY:

25. The applicant shall design the project to show compliance with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable:

A. California Building Code
B. California Residential Code
C. California Electrical Code
D. California Mechanical Code
E. California Plumbing Code
F. California Energy Code
G. California Fire Code
H. California Green Building Standards Code

26. The applicant shall install an automatic fire suppression system, which is required in all new construction per FMC Chapter 11 Article II. Design and type of system shall be based upon the requirements of the Building Code, Fire Code and the requirements of the Fontana Fire Prevention District.

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Management District (909-396-2000). SCAQMD requirements shall be satisfied prior to the issuance of any permit if hazardous materials are stored and/or used.

28. The applicant shall verify that any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used in connection with a construction project complies with FMC Chapter 5 Article XIV.

29. The applicant shall verify that all perimeter/boundary walls are designed and constructed so that the outer/exterior face of the wall is as close as possible to the lot line. In any case, the outer/exterior face of the wall shall be within two (2) inches of the lot line. Distances greater than two (2) inches may be approved prior to construction by the Building Official on a case by case basis for extenuating circumstances.

30. The applicant shall comply with the following grading requirements:

A. Grading plans shall be submitted to and approved by Building & Safety.

The grading plans shall indicate all site improvements and shall indicate complete drainage paths of all drainage water run-offs.

B. All drainage water shall drain via approved methods to an approved location, such as a public street, a public drainage system, etc.

C. Drainage water shall not cross over a public sidewalk. Drainage water may, however, cross under a sidewalk if an approved drainage structure is used.

D. A recorded drainage acceptance agreement is required from adjoining property(s) receiving flows from this property.

E. No water course or natural drainage shall be obstructed.

F. Minimum slope or grade for ALL drainage structures shall be one half (0.50) percent for concrete and one (1.0) percent for all other, or as otherwise approved by the Building Official.

G. Drainage water shall not pass from an ‘improved’ type of drainage structure to an ‘unimproved’ type of drainage structure (e.g., concrete swale to a dirt swale) unless otherwise approved by the Building Official.

H. A complete hydrology study using the latest edition of the San Bernardino County Flood Control Hydrology Manual, and complete hydraulic calculations justifying the size, slope, capacity, etc. of any and all drainage structures being utilized, shall be submitted to and approved by Building & Safety.

The on-site drainage system shall, as a minimum, be designed to handle the run-off generated by a ten (10) year storm. Check for flooding of all on-site structures (buildings) and all adjacent properties during a hundred (100) year storm.

I. The grading plans shall, as a minimum, contain sections at all lot lines and/or permit boundary lines. These sections shall clearly indicate:
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1. The relationship between the proposed finished on-site grade elevations and the existing adjacent property grade elevations (Indicate any additional drainage water that may come from an adjacent property.); and

2. The ground cover/finished surface material being proposed (e.g., type of pavement, plant material, etc.); and

3. All proposed drainage structures; and

4. Any proposed and/or required walls or fencing.

31. The applicant shall verify that all exterior lighting shall be oriented, directed, and/or shielded as much as possible so that direct illumination does not infringe onto adjoining properties.

32. The applicant is required to obtain permits for the removal and/or demolition of structures.

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

33. The following items (as applicable) shall be completed by the applicant and submitted to Building & Safety prior to the issuance of building permits for this project:

A. Precise grading plans shall be approved
B. Rough grading completed
C. Compaction certification
D. Pad elevation certification
E. Rough grade inspection signed off by a City Building Inspector

34. If hazardous substances are used and/or stored, the applicant shall provide a technical opinion and report, identifying and developing methods of protection from the hazards presented by the hazardous materials, may be required. This report shall be prepared by a qualified person, firm, or corporation and submitted to Building & Safety. This report shall also explain the proposed facility's intended methods of operation and list all of the proposed materials, their quantities, classifications, and the effects of any chemical (material) inter-mixing in the event of an accident or spill.

35. The applicant shall combine the existing parcels into a single parcel, or a lot line adjustment shall be done so that the proposed structure(s) does not cross any lot line and complies with all requirements of the California Building Code, prior to any building permits being issued.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:

36. The project shall be served by the City’s sanitary sewer system, all sewer facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the City Standards. Main trunk sewer line shall be in accordance with master sanitary sewer plan or as approved by the City Engineer.

37. The applicant shall obtain design and plan approval from all utility providers having jurisdiction over the on-site and off-site utilities. Completion of all undergrounding of on-site and off-site utilities is required by Section 27-52 of the City Municipal Code and in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City Engineer.

38. It is the applicant’s responsibility to maintain all improvements and utilities within the public right-of-way, including street sweeping, prior to final acceptance by the City.

Where applicable, the applicant must provide provisional street sweeping schedules to the City.

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMIT

39. Applicant shall submit and gain approval of a complete Water Quality Management Plan report in accordance with the County of San Bernardino Technical Guidance Document and latest template.

40. The applicant shall submit and gain approval of a final drainage study prepared in accordance with the County of San Bernardino Hydrology Manual and Fontana Master Plan of Drainage.

PRIOR TO MAP RECORDATION

41. The applicant shall provide a Land Improvement Agreement, with accompanying security. The agreement shall be executed on City-provided forms.

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

42. Applicant shall record all maps, lot line adjustments, right-of-way dedications, easements, reciprocal access agreement as required for the development.

43. The Applicant shall submit engineered improvement plans and obtain full approval.

All required public improvements, including but not limited to streets, storm drainage systems, sewers, traffic signals, streetlights, striping, signs, landscape, and any required traffic control and/or detour plans. All plans shall conform to City Standards and Specifications, and as approved by the City Engineer.

PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
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44. Applicant/Design Engineer to provide the City of Fontana with As-Built/Record Drawings for all public improvement plans.

45. The Applicant/Engineer shall provide centerline ties to the City of Fontana reflecting proper setting of all survey monuments within the project limits and replace any existing survey monuments damaged or removed during construction.

46. The Applicant/Engineer shall set survey monuments as required by the map and corner records must be recorded with the County.

47. Applicant/Landscape Architect shall provide a “Landscape Certificate of Compliance” certifying that the work has been designed, installed, and will be maintained in accordance with the City of Fontana’s Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (Ordinance 1743, FCC Section 28).

48. All sewers and storm drains shall be video inspected by applicant/contractor. Sewer video shall include clean-out connection, clean-out to lateral segment, lateral, and main line. Contractor performing the video inspection must have a NASSCO PACP, LACP, and MACP certification. Storm drain video shall include main lines and laterals. Applicant shall provide a copy of the video on DVD or flash drive to inspection staff. Videos to be inspected and approved by City Inspection. If removal and replacement of any utility is required, a subsequent video of the repair will be required.

49. Applicant/Engineer of Record shall submit a conforming copy of the recorded Memorandum of Agreement for the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Transfer. The Access, Maintenance, and the WQMP Certification for BMP Completion must be submitted to the City Project Engineer.

FONTANA FIRE PREVENTION DISTRICT:

50. Jurisdiction. The above referenced project is under the jurisdiction of the Fontana fire Protection District (herein “Fire Department”). Prior to any construction occurring on any parcel, the applicant shall contact the Fire Department for verification of current fire protection requirements. All new construction shall comply with the current California Fire Code requirements and all applicable statutes, codes, ordinances, and standards of the Fire Department.

51. Fire Access Road Width. Prior to Lot Line Adjustment recordation, all fire access roadways shall be designed to meet the requirements for this development and shall be approved by the Fire Department. All buildings shall have access provided by approved roads, alleys and private drives with a minimum twenty-six (26) foot unobstructed width and vertically to fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches in height. 168355
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Buildings three (3) stories in height or more shall have a minimum access of thirty (30) feet unobstructed width and vertically to fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches in height. California Fire Code Chapter 5 & SBCoFD Standard A-1.

52. Turnaround. An approved turnaround shall be provided at the end of each roadway one hundred and fifty (150) feet or more in length. Cul-de-sac length shall not exceed six hundred (600) feet; all roadways shall not exceed a 12 % grade and have a minimum of nineteen (19) foot inside radius and a forty-five (45) foot outside radius for all turns. California Fire Code Chapter 5 & SBCoFD Standard A-1.

53. Fire Lanes. The applicant shall submit on a site plan to the Fire Department for review and approval all proposed signage and striping for all fire access roadways.

All curbs adjacent to fire lanes shall be painted red and “No Parking, Fire Lane” signs shall be installed on public and private roads in accordance with approved standards. SBCoFD Standard A-2.

54. Water System Commercial. Prior to map recordation or lot line adjustment, all water supply systems shall be designed to meet the required fire flow for this development and shall be approved by the Fire Department. The required fire flow shall be determined by using Appendix BB of the California Fire Code. A minimum of one new six (6) inch fire hydrant assembly with two (2) two and one half (2 1/2) inch and one (1) four (4) inch outlet (4”x2.5”x2.5”) shall be provided. All fire hydrants shall be spaced no more than three hundred (300) feet apart as measured along vehicular travel-ways. California Fire Code Chapter 5 & SBCoFD Standard W-2.

The Fire Flow for this project shall be: 4000 GPM for a two-hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. Fire Flow is based on a 158,144 Square Foot structure.

55. Hydrant Marking. Blue reflective pavement markers indicating fire hydrant locations shall be installed as specified by the Fire Department. SBCoFD Standard W-2.

56. Water System Certification. The applicant shall provide the Fire Department with a letter from the serving water company, certifying that the required water improvements have been made or that the existing fire hydrants and water system will meet distance and fire flow requirements. Fire flow water supply shall be in place prior to placing combustible materials on the jobsite. California Fire Code Chapter 5.

57. Combustible Protection. Prior to combustibles being placed on the project site an approved paved roadway providing fire access and fire hydrants providing an acceptable fire flow shall be installed. California Fire Code Chapter 5.

58. Fire Sprinkler-NFPA #13. An automatic fire sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13 and Fire Department standards is required. A fire sprinkler contractor shall submit three (3) sets of detailed plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. The plans shall include hydraulic calculations and manufacturer specification sheets. The required fees shall be paid at the time of plan submittal. California Fire Code Chapter 9 & SBCoFD Standard F-1.
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59. Fire Alarm, Waterflow Monitoring. A water flow monitoring fire alarm system complying with the California Fire Code, NFPA and all applicable codes is required for fire sprinkler systems with twenty (20) sprinkler heads or more. A fire alarm contractor shall submit three (3) sets of detailed plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. The required fees shall be paid at the time of plan submittal.

California Fire Code Chapter 9, NFPA 72 & SBCoFD Standard F-5.

60. Smoke Removal. An automatic smoke removal system complying with the California Fire Code, NFPA and all applicable codes is required. The applicant shall submit three (3) sets of detailed smoke removal system plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. The required fees shall be paid at the time of plan submittal.

California Fire Code Chapter 9.

61. Fire Extinguishers. Hand portable fire extinguishers are required. The location, type, and cabinet design shall be approved by the Fire Department. California Fire Code Chapter 9.

62. Commercial (large facility) Addressing. Commercial and industrial developments in excess of 100,000 sq. ft. shall have the street address installed on the building with numbers that are a minimum twelve (12) inches in height and with a one and one half (1 ½) inch stroke. The street address shall be visible from the street. During the hours of darkness, the numbers shall be electrically illuminated (internal or external). Where the building is two hundred (200) feet or more from the roadway, additional non-illuminated contrasting six (6) inch numbers shall be displayed at the property access entrances. California Fire Code Chapter 5 & SBCoFD Standard B1

63. Key Box. An approved Fire Department key box is required. The key box shall be provided with a tamper switch and shall be monitored by a Fire Department approved central monitoring service. California Fire Code Chapter 5 & SBCoFD Standard A-4

64. Security Gates. In commercial, industrial and multi-family complexes, all swing gates shall have an approved fire department Knox Lock. Where an automatic electric security gate is used, an approved Fire Department override switch is required. California Fire Code Chapter 5 & SBCoFD Standard A-3

65. Material Identification Placards. The applicant shall install, in all locations deemed appropriate by the Fire Department, approved material identification placards on the outside of all buildings and/or storage tanks that store hazardous or flammable materials. Additional placards shall be required inside the buildings when chemicals are segregated into separate areas. California Fire Code Chapter 50 & NFPA 704.

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over 6’ in height of high hazard commodities. Three (3) sets of detailed plans and a commodity analysis report shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval. The applicant shall submit to the Fire Department concurrently with any racking permits to the Building and Safety division. California Fire Code Chapter 32 & SBCoFD Standard S-1.

67. Secondary Access. The development shall have a minimum of 2 point of vehicular access during each phase of construction for fire and emergency access purposes and for evacuation routes. SBCoFD Standard A-1.

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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TO: X County Clerk, County of FROM: City of Fontana
San Bernardino Planning Department
8353 Sierra Avenue
___ Office of Planning and Research Fontana, CA 92335
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in Compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code.

Project Title: Master Case No. 22-101 and Design Review No. 22-050 – Santa Ana and Almond Industrial Commerce Center Building
State Clearinghouse Number: 2009091089
Name of Person or Agency carrying out project: Irene Romero – Associate Planner. City of Fontana (Lead Agency) 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335.

Project Location: The project site is located on the southwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue (APNs: 0236-091-01, -02, and -03.)
Project Description: A request to construct an approximately 158,144 square foot industrial commerce center on three (3) existing parcels of approximately 6.46-acres of land. An Addendum to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SWIP PEIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2009091089) has been prepared for this proposed project.

Project Proponent & Address: Herdman Architecture and Design, 100 Bayview Circle, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Contact Name & Phone: Carol Chen (949) 430-6068
This is to certify that the City of Fontana approved the above-described project along with the aforementioned Addendum to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SWIP PEIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2009091089) on July 18, 2023 and made the following determinations:

1. The project ____ will X will not have a significant effect on the environment.

2. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously prepared and approved and fully analyzed the effects of the project. The EIR thoroughly analyzed and discussed all potential environmental impacts. None of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or MND have occurred. Additionally, this action does not include any additional impacts beyond those impacts already disclosed in the previous EIR and no further environmental review is required.

3. Mitigation measures X were were not made a condition of the approval of the project.

4. A Statement of Overriding Considerations __ was X was not adopted for this project.

5. Findings X were were not made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.

6. The location and custodian of the documents which comprise the record of proceedings for the Addendum are specified as follows:

Custodian: City of Fontana, Planning Department
Location: 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
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Salvador Quintanilla
Senior Planner
Date Received for Filing
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ATTACHMENT NO. 5

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SI DESEA INFORMACION EN ESPAÑOL REFERENTE A ESTA NOTIFICACION O PROYECTO, FAVOR DE COMUNICARSE AL (909) 350-6728.

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Department by calling (909) 350-7602. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

A PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FONTANA FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Master Case (MCN) No. 22-101: Design Review (DRP) No. 22-050: A request to construct an approximately 158,144 square foot industrial commerce center building on a parcel of approximately 6.46 acres.

Environmental
Determination:

Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 8.06 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local CEQA Guidelines an Addendum to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SWIP PEIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2009091089) has been prepared for this proposed project. The aforementioned EIR was adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2012 and it anticipated the development of a warehouse building and also adequately identified any potential impacts associated with this project. No new additional impacts beyond what was anticipated in the EIR mentioned above were identified and an addendum was prepared for the project.

Location of
Property:

Located at the northwest corner
of Santa Ana Avenue and
Almond Avenue (APNs: 0236-
091-01, -02, and -03.)
Date of Hearing: July 18, 2023
Place of Hearing: City Hall Council Chambers
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Time of Hearing: 6:00 P.M.
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Should you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Irene Romero, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6658. E-mail: [email protected]

ANY INTERESTED PARTY MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION BY LETTER OR EMAIL WHICH MAY BE OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE APPLICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNER LISTED ABOVE.

IF YOU CHALLENGE IN COURT ANY ACTION TAKEN CONCERNING A PUBLIC HEARING ITEM, YOU MAY

BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC

HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CITY AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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City of Fontana
Action Report
Planning Commission
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 21-2294 Agenda Date: 7/18/2023
Agenda #: PH-B Category: Public Hearing
FROM:

Planning Department
TITLE:

Master Case No. 22-118: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 22-010 and Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) No. 22-010 - a request for General Plan and Zoning Code amendments update to implement policies and regulations for new Downtown Core land uses. The General Plan amendments would include modifications to Chapter 9, Community Mobility and Circulation to provide for a future pedestrian plaza, and Chapter 14, Downtown Area Plan and Chapter 15, Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Design to establish a new land use category, Walkable Mixed-Use 3 with associated goals and policies. Amendments to the Zoning and Development Code would establish new Form-Based Code land use districts and associated development regulations within a new Downtown Core area. The intent of the Downtown Core is to allow higher density residential and mixed-use development, increase walkability in the area, and facilitate the development of the Downtown as a destination, including the ultimate creation of a pedestrian plaza in the Downtown.

RECOMMENDATION:

Based on the information contained in this staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2023- , and forward a recommendation to the City Council to:

1. Adopt a resolution to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination;

2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-010; and,

3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zone Code Amendment No. 22-010.

APPLICANT:

City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:

The project site is bounded by Foothill Boulevard to the north, Randall Avenue to the south, Juniper Avenue to the west, and Mango Avenue to the east.

REQUEST:

1. General Plan Amendment No. 22-010 - A request to amend Chapter 9, Community Mobility and Circulation; Chapter 14 - Downtown Area Plan; and Chapter 15, Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Design, of the General Plan and to modify the General Plan Land Use Designation of the subject site from Walkable Mixed-Use Corridor & Downtown (WMXU-1) to Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown Core City of Fontana Page 1 of 6 Printed on 7/12/2023
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from Walkable Mixed-Use Corridor & Downtown (WMXU-1) to Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown Core (WMXU-3) and establish a pedestrian plaza on Sierra Avenue.

2. Zoning Code Amendment No. 22-010 - A request to amend the Zoning Code to establish new land use designations and standards for the new Downtown Core in order to increase housing density and walkability in the Downtown, including the ultimate creation of a pedestrian plaza in the Downtown.

PROJECT PLANNER:

Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Existing Land Use Designation:

Project Site
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Background Information:

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increase housing density. This law allocates funding to municipalities to update Zoning Codes, General Plans, Specific Plans and implement Overlay Districts in order to provide for more housing.

For the Downtown Core project, the Planning Department is recommending updates to the General Plan Land Use Map and General Plan Chapters 9, 14, and 15 to increase housing densities and walkability, and amending the City’s Zoning Districts Map and Zoning and Development Code to implement the new land use districts and associated new Form-Based Code Downtown Core regulations. The goal of the updates is to allow higher density housing and greater walkabililty in the Downtown area and to create an attractive destination and implement a pedestrian plaza on Sierra Avenue.

ANALYSIS:

The Downtown Core will provide increased residential density and mixed-use development opportunities and encourage a dynamic Downtown with active commercial uses and more walkability to create a destination. The project includes the implementation of six (6) new districts in the Form Based Code to form the Downtown Core and an ultimate Sierra Avenue pedestrian plaza.

The new land use districts include the following:

Sierra Core: The Sierra Core district would reinforce Sierra Avenue between Arrow Boulevard and Orange Way as the core of Downtown Fontana. This area would be enhanced with a pedestrian promenade and public plazas, and provide a variety of entertainment, retail, service, and residential uses within existing and new buildings.

Gateway Core: The Gateway Core district would develop strong gateways along Sierra Avenue and serve as a primary gateway to Downtown Fontana from the north and south. This area would contain a mix of existing and new buildings and would support Downtown commercial uses by encouraging the development of residential units near transit and along major corridors.

Mixed-Use Core: The Mixed-Use Core district would involve a mix of existing and new commercial and residential uses. Buildings built along major corridors would be built to the sidewalk to reinforce the street as a pedestrian-friendly area.

Multi-Family Core: The Multi-Family Core district would strengthen the opportunity for higher density multi-family development within the Downtown Core. It would support Downtown commercial uses by encouraging the development of residential units within walking distance.

Neighborhood Core: The Neighborhood Core district would be largely composed of single-family homes and would allow the development of extra units. This area would provide a transition between the Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Civic Core: The Civic Core district would involve a mix of existing and new public uses, including the existing City Hall, Library, and Park spaces
In addition to the establishment of these districts, the City of Fontana is proposing to create a pedestrian corridor on Sierra Avenue between Orange Avenue and Arrow Avenue. This plaza will eventually restrict vehicular access and will feature amenities such as landscaping, outdoor dining and street furniture.

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As part of their scope of work, De Novo Planning Group provided a Downtown Core Guidebook (Attachment No. 11) detailing the development requirements of the Downtown Core. The guidebook presents the entitlement process and zoning requirements in a concise and attractive manner for developers. It will be updated by staff with details on development incentives such as streamlining of entitlement applications and Development Impact Fee reductions.

General Plan Amendment No. 22-010
The proposed project is a request to establish the General Plan land use designation of the Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown Core (WMXU-3) within the project area, which will allow a 0.2-2.0 FAR for Commercial Land Uses and residential densities of 2.1-70 dwelling units per acre. This area will allow for higher density residential development with attractive commercial development to create a local and regional destination. General Plan Land Use Map changes and text changes to Chapter 15: Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Design are included in this amendment. Amendment of Chapter 9: Community Mobility and Circulation includes modifications to the Hierarchy of Streets Plan and text changes to establish the Sierra Avenue pedestrian plaza. Additionally, text changes are proposed to Chapter 14: Downtown Area Plan to establish increased residential density within the Downtown Core, provide for a Sierra Avenue pedestrian plaza, and facilitate an attractive destination in the Downtown Core.

Zone Code Amendment No. 22-010
The Zoning Code Amendment includes text and exhibit changes to the Form Based Code regulations in Chapter 30, Development and Zoning Code, to identify the six (6) districts of the new Downtown Core (Sierra Core, Gateway Core, Mixed-Use Core, Multi-Family Core, Neighborhood Core and Civic Core) and to provide associated development standards within the Form Based Code.

Environmental:

Technical Studies
Subsequent to the preparation and distribution of the Notice of Preparation (NOP), the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was prepared for the project. The environmental analysis contained in the Draft EIR is based in part on specific studies and assessments undertaken for the City by qualified environmental scientists, specialists, and consultants. These studies address air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emissions and noise. These technical studies are contained in the Technical Appendices document of the Draft EIR and are made available for the public review. The Draft EIR, Technical Appendices and Final EIR can be viewed at the following URL:
<<https://www.fontanaca.gov/3580/Downtown-Core-Project>> DEIR
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agencies, organizations, and individuals in response to the NOP.

The DEIR determined that three (3) categories of environmental effects for the project would have impacts found to be significant and unavoidable. These categories are Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Noise. Because there are significant and unavoidable impacts as a result of the proposed project, a Statement of Overriding Consideration (SOC) is required.

FEIR
The Final EIR describes the environmental impacts of the project and the mitigation measures to help minimize the project impacts on the environment. The scope of this Final EIR includes analysis of environmental issues identified and raised in response to the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and responds directly to comments received on the DEIR.

The Final EIR determined that 16 categories of environmental effects for the project would have impacts found not to be significant. The categories are: Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use, Mineral Resources, Population and Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities and Services Systems, and Wildfire. The potential impacts from the aforementioned topical areas are fully addressed in the FEIR and can be brought to a level of less than significant with mitigation.

The analysis in the Final EIR and supporting studies indicated that, even with incorporation of proposed mitigation measures, impacts to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise would remain significant and unavoidable. Because there are significant and unavoidable impacts as a result of the proposed project, a Statement of Overriding Consideration (SOC) is required.

Alternatives
As required by CEQA, a DEIR shall describe a range of reasonable alternatives to the project which meets the basic objectives of the project but would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project and evaluate the comparative merits of the alternatives. The proposed alternatives for this project include “No Project” and “Reduced Growth.” DEIR Circulation
The project DEIR was circulated for the 45-day public review period beginning on May 10, 2023 and closing on June 26, 2023. The document was submitted to the State Clearinghouse for notification to State agencies for their possible comment. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the DEIR on December 6, 2022, to receive public comments. Prior to the end of the comment period, the City received comments on the DEIR from the following public agencies, organizations, and individuals:

The City, along with the environmental consultant, has reviewed and provided responses to the letters/comments above; both are included in the Final EIR. The Final EIR along with errata has been included with the environmental documentation made available at the following link:
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Council must adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations indicating that the project benefits override or outweigh the project’s identified unavoidable environmental impacts.

MOTION:

Approve staff’s recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Vicinity Map

2. General Plan Land Use Designation Map Amendment

3. General Plan Community Mobility Circulation Map Amendment

4. General Plan Chapter 9 Community Mobility and Circulation Text Amendment

5. General Plan Chapter 14 Downtown Area Plan Amendment

6. General Plan Chapter 15 Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Design Amendment

7. Form Based Code Map Amendment

8. Zoning Text Amendment

9. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2023-

10. Public Hearing Notice

11. Downtown Core Guidebook

12. Notice of Determination
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9.2 This element of the General Plan is focused on connecting neighborhoodsand city destinations by expanding transportation choice in Fontana. While the element supports continuing programstoimprovetravelbycars andtrucks,it provides guidance on expanding the options for transit and “active transportation” (pedestrian and bicycle mobility) for Fontana. It is aligned with the SCAG 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy concepts of Neighborhood Mobility Areas andLivable Corridors.These concepts are adapted forthe Fontana GeneralPlanUpdateas “Connected Neighborhoods”; “i3” areas in the central part of the city: and mixed-use development along the centralsegments of Sierra Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, andValley Boulevard to form Fontana’s “LivableCorridors.” Fontana’s connected neighborhoods will provide mobility areas with up to 1/2-mile walking radii and 3-mile biking radii for safe, comfortable, convenient pedestrian and bicycle travel for local trips within Fontana to schools, parks, civic sites, and shopping areas. This approach builds on the Safe Routes to Schools program in which Fontana is already participating and the Fontana Unified School District walking-distance criteria for transportation, which currently provide a 1/2-mile walking distance for kindergarten. More transportation choice for non-work trips can replace some auto trips, reducing growth in congestion and air pollution. 9 170274

9.3 Livable Corridors are arterial corridors with compact, higher-density mixed- use development at commercial centersserved by transit, and which are also pedestrian and bike-friendly while accommodating the reality of significant vehicle traffic.

Higher-density housing along the Livable Corridors will provide newoptionsfor employees of the city’s major employers—Kaiser Hospital, FUSD and city government.

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ForwardVisionAndPrinciples
VISION
We take advantage of more transportation choices: we can walk and bike to nearby parks, schools, stores, use transit and ride sharing, and drive longer distances as needed. Safe, convenient, and comfortable transportation choices connect us to community destinations and contribute to physical health, access to jobs and activities and better air quality.

Findings and Challenges

FINDINGS
Overview
 An excellent transportation system provides an efficient and effective balance.

Connect people and places. Provide safe and
efficient transportation choices, including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit opportunities, along with well- maintained streets, to connect people to city destinations.

PRINCIPLES
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9.4 B. Goals and Policies

GOALS POLICIES
The City of Fontana has a
comprehensive and balanced
transportation system, with
safety and multimodal
accessibility
the top priority of citywide
transportation planning, as well
as accommodating freight
movement.
 Provide roadways that serve the needs of Fontana
residents and commerce, and that facilitate safe and
convenient access to transit, bicycle facilities, and
walkways.
 Apply the six “E’s” of the Safe Routes to School program to transportation planning and implementation—
Encouragement, Education, Engineering, Enforcement,
Evaluation, and Equity.
 Make land use decisions that support walking, bicycling, and public transit use, in alignment with the 2016- 2040 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable
Communities Strategy.
 Monitor the development of autonomous vehicle systems and potential benefits and impacts on Fontana.

Fontana's road network is safe
and accessible to all users,
especially the most vulnerable
such as children, youth, older
adults and people with
disabilities.
 Design roadway space for all users, including motor
vehicles, buses, bicyclists, mobility devices (such as senior scooters), and pedestrians, as feasible and appropriate for the context.
 Support designated truck routes that avoid negative
impacts on residential and commercial areas while
accommodating the efficient movement of trucks.

Local transit within the City
of Fontana is a viable choice
for residents, easily
accessible and serving
destinations throughout the
City.
 Maximize the accessibility, safety, convenience, and
appeal of transit service and transit stops.
 Promote concentrated development patterns in
coordination with transit planning to maximize service
efficiency and ridership.

The neighborhood streets of
Fontana maintain a
residential character and
support a range of
transportation options.
 Balance neighborhood traffic circulation needs with
the goal of creating walkable and bike-friendly
neighborhoods.
 Develop and implement Best Practice Street Design
standards for new residential street development
projects.

Fontana’s commercial and mixeduse areas include a multifunctional street network that ensures a
safe, comfortable, and efficient
movement of people, goods, and
services to support a high quality
of life and economic vitality.
 Provide a transportation network that is compatible with the needs of commerce and those who live, work and
shop in mixed-use areas.
 Encourage mixed use and commercial developments that
support walking, bicycling, and public transit use while balancing the needs of motorized traffic to serve such
developments.

The city has attractive and
convenient parking facilities,
including electric charging
stations, for both motorized and
non- motorized vehicles that
meet needs that fit the context.
 Provide sufficient motor vehicle and secure bicycle
parking in commercial and employment centers to
support vibrant economic activity.
 Encourage approaches that reduce the overall number of new parking spaces that must be provided on-site for
new development.

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9.5 GOALS POLICIES
The City of Fontana participates
in shaping regional
transportation policies to
reduce traffic congestion,
pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions
 Lead and participate in initiatives to manage regional traffic.
 Coordinate with regional agencies and Caltrans to
participate in regional efforts to maintain transportation infrastructure in Fontana.
 Participate in the efforts of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to coordinate
transportation planning and services that support
greenhouse gas reductions.
 Participate in the efforts by Caltrans to reduce
congestion and improve traffic flow on area freeways.
between access and mobility. The overall goal of transportation is access: we travel to reach destinations and the opportunities that those destinations represent. Transportation is accomplished through mobility: our physical movement throughspace.
 The importance of integrating transportation decisions and investments with land use choices is always present. This means that transportation systems should serve land use choices—not the reverse. In making transportation decisions, it is important to weigh potential conflicts and trade-offsaccording to the specific community goals for a particular area.  Fontana is particularly dependent on its
regional transportationsystems,both
because so many residents commute to jobs
outside of the city and because a major
economic sector, logistics, is by definition
linked to freight traffic, both truck and rail.
 A recent study for the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) showed that
widening of roads often does not ease traffic
congestion because of “induced demand”—
more roads generate more traffic over both
the shortand the long term because the extra
capacity attracts new trips.
 Innovations now in the early stages of development, such as self-driving vehicles (both passenger cars andtrucks)designedtomake traffic bothmore efficient and safer, may provide solutions to increasing traffic congestion in thefuture.
 The federally-mandated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Fontana is the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which covers six counties, including San Bernardino County. SCAG also prepares the state- mandated Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) to integrate land use, housing, andtransportation.
 Transportation guidelines in Senate Bill 375 and in Senate Bill 226 promote infill development, development of multimodal transportation networks, and diversification of land uses. Senate Bill 743, newly in effect in 2017, mandates
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9.6 The use of vehicle miles traveled (VMT), rather than vehicle level of service (LOS) as the primary metric for evaluating transportation improvements.

Transportation in Fontana
 Fontana is a major transportation hub, with convenient access to Interstates 10 and 15 and SR-210, two east-west freight rail lines, and one commuter rail line.
 Within Fontana, I-10 carries 200,000 average daily trips (ADT) and SR-210 carries more than 100,000 ADT.
 Approximately 42% of Fontana’s working population travels 25 miles or more to work, and 14% travels more than 50 miles to work. Most commuters drive to work alone to widely dispersed employment locations.  Average daily VMT for motorists in Fontana is among the highest in San Bernardino County (115.3 miles per day, ranking Fontana fourth among24 cities).
 The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is planning express lanes on I-10 between Los Angeles County and Redlands and on I15 between Riverside County and the Victor Valley.  Sierra Avenue is the most heavily traveled street in Fontana. Immediately north of I-10, it carries an average of 51,500 ADT, rapidly declining to 30,000 ADT through downtown.
 The City maintains 497 miles of streets and
has a computerized pavement- management
system to set priorities for maintenance and
improvements.
 Fontana is served by Omnitrans, with 10 bus
routes, and the Victor Valley Transit
Authority, which provides commuter bus
service to Barstow and Victorville.
 Metrolink provides passenger rail service to
Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and
Ventura counties from downtown, with
weekend service and 38 weekday trains
serving an average of 372 riders per
weekday, as of late 2015.

EXHIBIT 9.1 COMMUTING CHOICES OF FONTANA RESIDENTS
Source
 Fontana’s bicycle network expanded in recent
years, especially with the Pacific Electric Trail linking to other Inland Empire communities.
 Fontana completed its Active Transportation Plan and for Safe Routes to Schools projects to improve pedestrian access to schools for school children.
 Fontana is designing the north extension of the San Sevaine Trail that will connect Heritage Village with Etiwanda High School, providing anonmotorized route to school for students.  Fontana is very car-dependent, even for short trips within the city.

Source: U.S Census, ACS
estimates (2009-2013)
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9.7 Passengers board
a midday Metrolink
train at Fontana
Station.
 Health data for Fontana indicate that both adults and youth have lowerrates of physical activity compared with county and state averages.

D. Hierarchy of Streets in
Fontana
A roadway functional classification or Hierarchy of Streets (See Exhibit 9.2 Hierarchy of Streets) has
been established for the City of Fontana. When planning for new development, redevelopment and City initiated Capital improvements Projects, roadway design must consider space for all users. Historically streets in Fontana, like most cities, were designed according to capacity and Level of Service for automobiles with little consideration forthe complete streets principles. Moving forward Fontana will use a Multimodal Level of Service as a measurement in the rating of the performance of streets. Balancing transit, bicycle, and pedestrians with level of service. Street Hierarchy will dictate the number or travel lanes while improvements for bicycle, pedestrian and public transit connectivity. Where in the past land use would dictate transportation systems, now moving Fontana Forward, transportation systems will serve land use choices.

Additional right-of-way dedication beyond the approved typical travel lane requirements may be required in order to accommodate turn lanes, center medians, intersection improvements and complete street improvements. The roadway hierarchy of streets are briefly described in the following paragraphs.

Major Highways:

Major highways will have up to 6 lanes in most situations. Where Major Highways cross Freeways it may be necessary to increase capacity to 8 lanes. These streets typically have raised medians or two-way left turn lanes. These facilities can carry high volumes of traffic. The majority of the Major Highway network in the City has already been improved. Sidewalks and bike lanes should be added whenever possible and bus bays should be installed as turnouts. New development should incorporate Complete Street components as outline in the Active Transportation.

Primary and Secondary Highways:

These roadways will have up to 4 travel lanes. Primary Highways typically connect Major Highways and often have raised medians or two way left turn lanes.

Secondary Highways also have up to 4 lanes of travel and are typically used to carry traffic along the perimeters of large developments. Because traffic volumes are not as high as compared to Major Highways, these wide roads are ideal for Complete Street concepts.
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9.8 “I ride a bicycle...”
“I would ride a bicycle more often if...”
In an average week, how many nonwork car
trips in Fontana do you estimate your household
makes?
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9.17 Collector Streets:

These roadways can accommodate 2 or 4 lanes of traffic. They are typically used to take traffic from neighborhoods to Primary and Secondary Roads. Collector Roads are also used in industrial areas to funnel trucks from their point of services to the Truck Route Network. Whether connecting residents to Primary Roads or trucks to Truck Routes, collector streets are ideal candidates for Complete Street concepts. Where possible, physical buffers such as land- scaped parkways or solid dividers should be used to separate vehicular traffic from bicycles and pedestrians.

Local Streets:

These are 2 lane roads in large part serving residential neighborhoods. In addition to Complete Street concepts, traffic calming measures should be incorporated whenever possible. Local streets should consider automobile parking curb adjacent with bike lanes striped along the roadside of the parking area.

Downtown Corridor
Sierra Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

For the first phase, which is expected to be implemented within three to five years, Sierra Avenue consists of a two-lane street with one lane going north and the other going south. A raised medium is required between both lanes with landscaping, bike lanes with buffer and sidewalk. Parallel parking is provided along both lanes with a bike lane and sidewalk.

The second phase will transition the corridor to exclusively pedestrian access, focusing on community connectivity. This new pedestrian plaza, which will feature bike lanes, seating areas, walkways and landscaping, will be the central community gathering place in the redeveloped Downtown. The implementation of the second phase will be driven by market factors including redevelopment and community demand.

Arrow Boulevard (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Arrow Boulevard will allow up to six lanes for drive aisles and turning lanes. A raised medium and parallel parking are required.

Orange Avenue (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Orange Avenue will allow up to five lanes for drive aisles and turning lanes. Parallel parking and bike lanes are included.

Nuevo Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

This section of Nuevo Avenue will allow two lanes for automobile traffic traveling south. Parking and bike lanes are included.

Wheeler Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

This section of Wheeler Avenue will allow two lanes for automobile traffic traveling south. Parking and bike lanes are included.
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9.18 Valencia Avenue (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Valencia Avenue will allow two driving lanes. Parallel parking and bike lanes are included.

CHALLENGES
 Reducing trafficcongestion.
 Providing more transportation choice fortrips within Fontana.  Creating safe, comfortable andconvenient alternatives to driving.  Reducing the commuting burden for Fontana residents.
 Improving transit service, coverage,reliability, convenience, andcomfort.

E.WhattheCommunitySaid
Public opinion survey
Respondentswhoexpressedthattheywereverysatisfiedorsomewhatsatisfied with the following public services:
 Maintain local streets and roads—77.7%
 Manage traffic flow in the city—74.3%
Respondentsrankedthefollowingpotentialfutureprioritiesashighormedium priorities:
 Improve the maintenance of city streets and infrastructure—90.8%  Make it easier and safer to walk to local destinations—86.7%  Improve traffic conditions in the city—83.6%
 Improve local public transit services—79.6%
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9.19 * From “Taking Back the Streets & Sidewalks: How Safe Routes to School and Community Safety Initiatives Can Overcome Violence and Crime,” a guide published by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. The full guide is available at http://saferoutespartnership.org/sites/default/ files/resource_files/taking-back-the-streets-and-sidewalks.pdf CommunityWorkshop and meeting input
 Fill in gaps in sidewalk network
 Improve walking and biking safety
 Expand transitoptions
 Offer public transit for seniors lacking cars
 Address traffic speeds with traffic calming
 Address freeway interchange capacity
 Address overpasses and underpasses at railroad tracks for emergency vehicles
 Sierra Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Valley Boulevard is too congested
 Improvements fortraffic flowandspeedneededonValleyBoulevardcross streets  Roads to be safer with use of street lights and trees  Electric stations for cars and bikes
 Don’treduce narrow streets for bike lanes
What are ‘Complete
Streets?’
A Complete Street provides
safe and accessible travel
options for all modes—
walking, biking, transit, and
vehicles—for people of all
ages and abilities.
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9.20 E. Policies andActions
toAchieve the Goals
Goal 1: The City of Fontana has a comprehensive and balanced transportation system with safety and multimodal accessibility the top priority of citywide transportation planning, as well as accommodating freight movement.

POLICIES
 Provide roadways that serve the needs of Fontana residents and commerce, and that facilitate safe and convenient access to transit, bicycle facilities, and walkways.
 Make safety and multimodal accessibility the top priority of citywide transportation planning.
 Apply the six “E’s” of the Safe Routes to School program to transportation planning and implementation—Encouragement, Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Equity.
 Make land use decisions that support walking, bicycling, and public transit use, in alignment with the 2014-2040 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy.

ACTIONS
A.Establish and implement an integrated program of transportation management and intelligenttransportation systems to maximize the efficiency ofthe existing street system and provide travel options to single-occupancy vehicles.

B. Make multimodal transportation
EXHIBIT 9.8 MULTI-WAY SEGMENTS FOR THE LIVABLE CORRIDORS a high priority by promoting pedestrian access, bicycle use, and transit options
within Fontana and to the surrounding
communities.

C. Integrate Complete Streets
principles into street design guidelines,
standards, and other construction
guides to create a safe, comfortable, and
efficient transportation system that is
sensitive to the context of the area it
serves.
 Encourage pedestrian-friendly
design features such as sidewalks, bulbouts, bollards, street trees, on- street parking,publicspaces,gardens, outdoor
furniture, art, andinteresting
architecturaldetails.

San Bernardino
Ave
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9.21 D. Use Multimodal Level of Service as a measurement in the rating of the performance of streets. Balance provisions for transit, bicycle, and pedestrians with vehicle level of service.

E. Maximize available roadway capacity through technologies such as connected vehicle communication systems that link vehicles, the infrastructure, and personal communication devices.

F. Support continued development and improvement of the Fontana Metrolink Station as an important transportation node for the city and access to regional destinations and employment centers.

G. Support car sharing services and the
use of ride-hailing apps to reduce the
need for households to own multiple
vehicles.

H. Encourage the provision of amenities
such as seating, lighting, and signage
(including real-time arrival
information) at bus stops, shuttle
stops and the Metrolink station to
increase rider comfort, safety, and
convenience.

I. Collaborate with employers, the school districts, Omnitrans and other agencies to develop and expand programs to reduce dependence on single- passenger auto use and develop shared shuttle services, or provide transit passes, or partnerwithOmnitrans toprovide service toemployment areaswith multimodal transit stations.

J. Continue to designate and enforce truck routes to provide freight accesswhile mitigating air pollution impacts on neighborhoods.

K. Continue to support freight railroad access to serve Fontana industry.

L.Make land use decisions that support walking, bicycling, and public transit use.

M. Encourage and require, where feasible, new private developments to dedicate easements and provide improvements for bicycle and pedestrian paths.  Create connecting paths for pedestrians and bicycles not identified within but supportive of Fontana’s Active Transportation Plan when opportunities arise in new developments.

N. Encourage walkable, compact, higher-density, mixed-use development in downtownandonLivableCorridorareas throughlanduseandzoningadjacent to and within walking distance of the Metrolink Station.

O. Explore the potential for multi-way boulevard segments along Livable Corridors (see Exhibit 9.8).
 As revitalization andredevelopment occur alongSierraAvenue and Foothill Complete Streets
practices assure
that streets serve
all users equally—
including people
who walk, bike, and
take transit.
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9.22 Boulevard,exploreopportunities toprovidebuspull-outsor sideaccess lanesin privateproperty,keepingmiddlelanesforthroughtraffic.

P. Encourage retrofits of connections internally and externally in established, master-planned neighborhoods to encourage safe walking, biking, and connections to neighborhood and city destinations.

Q. Ensure that new development proposals include pedestrian and bicyclist connections within and between developments as an integral component of the site design, which may include seating, shading, lighting, directional signage, accessibility, bicycle parking and convenience.

R. Rely on the recently adopted Active Transportation Plan to guide the implementation of Complete Streets practices that improve transportation options for everyone—especially those who walk, bike and take transit.

S. Include options for non-work trips that connect neighborhoods to schools, parks, civic destinations, shopping, and entertainment.
 Safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle routes encourage people to engage in healthy exercise rather than drive to access nearby city destinations. Identifypedestrian- andbike-shedareas (typically 1/2-mile radius and 3-mile radius) in neighborhoods to connect to destinations. This is the Neighborhood Mobility Area approach included in SCAG’s2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable CommunitiesStrategy.

T. Maintain and enhance the existing trails such as Pacific Electric Trail (PET) and develop new trails. During the General Plan Update process, participants expressed concern about security in some parts of the PET and requested additional lighting and amenities. The trail needs public education and signage about the security features that already exist: each of the lights on the PET is numbered and functions as an address for the 911 emergency service (create a “know your number” campaign).

U. Implement the San Sevaine Trail Master Plan through design and construction.

V. Create an “Eastside Trail” Master Plan as a north-south designated pedestrian and bicycle route in the eastern part of the city that connects with the Pacific Electric Trail. Unlike the San Sevaine Trail, a separated route on the east side of the city is not feasible. However, design of a bicycle boulevard route on streets parallel to Sierra Avenue and enhanced pedestrian conditions with signage as the “Eastside Trail,” could provide a comfortable, convenient, and safe citywide link.

W. For existing walled subdivisions, support community efforts to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access to connect these neighborhoods to transit and services through public education and by facilitating retrofitted improvements.

X. Add attractive, secure bicycle parking at both public and private facilities.

Y. Maintain bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure at high levels to encourage use.

Z. Improve amenities such as seating, lighting, secure bicycle parking, street trees, and interpretive stations along public bicycle and pedestrian paths and in City parks to encourage walking and cycling and enhance the perception ofsafety.

AA.Cooperate with surrounding communities and other agencies to establish and maintain interjurisdictional bicycle facilities, pedestrian paths and multi-use trails using creek, utility, railroad rights-of-way and green spaces.
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9.23 BB. Monitor the development of autonomous vehicles (cars, trucks, and shared vehicles) and its potential impacts on Fontana.
 As a city of commuters, Fontana may eventually be transformed by the rise of the driverless vehicle. The future impact of autonomous vehicles (AVs), particularly in communities
like Fontana, remains a matter for
debate in 2017, when this document
is being written. Shared autonomous
shuttles in campus-style or higherdensity environments are expected to be operating by 2020. The use of
AVs in freight transportation may
affect Fontana before driverless cars
become common for the average
user.

Goal 2: Fontana’sstreet network issafe andaccessibletoall users, especially the most vulnerable such as children, youth, older adults and people with disabilities.

POLICIES
 When constructing or modifying roadways, design the roadway space for use by all users when feasible, including motor vehicles, buses, bicyclists, mobility devices, and pedestrians, as appropriate for the context of the area.  Support designated truck routes that avoid negative impacts on residential and commercial areas while accommodating the efficient movement of trucks on designated truck routes and arterial streets.

ACTIONS
A. Avoid major increases in street capacity beyond existing programmed projects unless necessary to remedy severe traffic congestion or critical neighborhood traffic problems.
 Where capacity is increased, balance the needs of motor vehicles with those of pedestrians andbicyclists.

B. Design streets, intersections, and parking areas with safety and all users in mind.

C. Maintain acceptable levels of service for transit vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on roads in Fontana.

The design of
streets,
intersections and
parking should give
priority to safety
for all users.
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9.24 D. Prioritize pedestrian, bicycle, automobile safety and transit accessibility over vehicle level of service at intersections.

E. Continue to work with Metrolink to increase safety at train crossings,including improving gate technology, grade separation, and signal coordination.

F. Work with Metrolink and local bus service providers to identify opportunities to enhance bicycle and pedestrian accessibility to stations.

G. Vigorously and consistently enforce speed limits and other traffic laws.

H. Continue to give high priority to safe school travel routes and the safety and comfort of school children through Safe Routes to Schools projects and instreet modification projects that affect school travel routes.

I. Identify and address the needs of people with disabilities and meet or exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the planning and implementation of transportation and parking improvement projects.

J. Provide bicycle facilities and sidewalks on new streets when feasible and in a manner consistent with the context and needs of the area.

K. Ensure that additional through lanes are not installed at the expense of bicycle lanes, sidewalks, or landscaping.

L. Design intersections to minimize conflicts between motorized vehicles and the more vulnerable roadway users, such as pedestrians and bicyclists.

M. Consider pedestrians and bicyclists when designing road surfaces, curbs, crossings, signage, landscaping, signals, and sight lines.

N. In new commercial development, provide for direct, clearly delineated, and landscapedpedestrianwalkways fromtransit stops andparking areas to building entries, andavoidplacement ofuses (suchas drive-through facilities)in locations that would obstruct pedestrianpathways.

Goal 3: Local transit within the City of Fontana is a viable choice for residents, easily accessible and serving destinations throughout the city.

POLICIES
 Maximize the accessibility, safety, convenience, and appeal oftransit service and transit stops.
 Promote concentrated development patterns in coordination with transit planning to maximize service efficiency and ridership.

ACTIONS
A. Work with Omnitrans to improve service and expand service to underserved parts of Fontana.

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C. Support efforts to decrease wait times for local buses to a maximum of 15 minutes on heavily traveled corridors.

D. Provide easy transit access to grocery stores, schools, health facilities, and other necessary destinations and services by public transportation.

E. Promote extending transit service to major commercial areas and major parks and community centers north of SR-210 in
order to serve groups who may not have
access to a car such as retail workers, senior
citizens, and youth.

F. Work with Metrolink and Omnitrans to
enhance pedestrian and bicycle accessibility
to stations and safety, comfort and
convenience at transit stations and stops, as
well as train crossings.

G. Continue to work with Metrolink to
increase safety at train crossings, including
improvinggatetechnology,gradeseparation,
and signal coordination
H. Ensure that public transportation facilities are fully accessible to people with disabilities.

I. Implement consistent design standards for transit
shelters, benches, lighting, bicycle parking and other
improvements for transit stops that are aesthetically
pleasing and consistent with community character.

J. Enhance way-finding signage along walkways to direct pedestrians to transit stops.

K. Encourage the provision of amenities such as seating, lighting, and signage (including real-time arrival
information) and bicycle parking areas at bus stops,
shuttle stops and the Metrolink station to increase rider comfort, safety, and convenience.

L. Support continued development and improvement of the Fontana Metrolink Station as an important transportation node for the city and access to regional destinations, and employment centers.

M. Create a Bus Stop Master Plan to include bus shelters and other amenities and improvements for accessing and
using bus stops.

N. Explore the establishment of Quiet Zones to reduce train-horn noise at railroad crossings.

Well designed
furnishings for
transit stops—
including
benches,
lighting, and
bike parking—
will improve
users’ comfort
and safety.
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9.26 Goal 4: Fontana’s neighborhood streets maintain a residential character and support a range oftransportation options.

POLICIES
 Balance neighborhood traffic circulation needs with the goal of creating walkable and bike friendly neighborhoods.
 Develop and implement Best Practice Street Design standards for new residential street development projects.

ACTIONS
A. Minimize noticeable increases in traffic from new development within existing residential neighborhoods through traffic-mitigation measures.

B. Implementtraffic-calming measures to slow traffic on local and collector streets in residential neighborhoods when supported by affected residents.

C. Where sidewalks are directly adjacent to curbs and no planting strip exists, explore ways to add planting pockets with street trees to increase shade and reduce the apparent width of wide streets.

D. To preserve connectivity, keep neighborhood streets open to all traffic movements unless there is a demonstrated safety or overwhelming cut-through traffic problem and there are no acceptable alternatives; or the street is a part of a designated bicycle boulevard.

Goal 5: Fontana’s commercial and mixed-use areas include a multifunctional street network that ensures a safe, comfortable, and efficient movement of people, goods, and services to support a high quality of life and economic vitality.

POLICIES
 Provide a transportation network that is compatible with the needs of commerce and those who live, work and shop in mixed-use areas.  Encourage mixed use and commercial developments that support walking, bicycling, and public transit use while balancing the needs of motorized traffic to serve such developments.

ACTIONS
A. Maintain levels of service for passenger vehicles, transit vehicles, trucks, bicyclists, and pedestrians that are appropriate for the context of the area.

B. Maximize available roadway capacity through technologies such as connected vehicle communication systems that link vehicles, the infrastructure, and personal communication devices.
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9.27 C. Implement access-management techniques in commercial and mixed-use areas that allow for smooth traffic flow while creating a safe environment for non-motorized users.

D. Optimize traffic flow through the use of coordinated and synchronized traffic signals.

E. Integrate Complete Streets principles into street design guidelines for mixed-use and commercial areas.

F. Encourage existing development and require new mixed-use and commercial development to create pedestrian and bicyclist connections within and between developments as an integral component of the site design.

G. Widen sidewalks where intensive commercial, recreational, or institutional activity is present; where sidewalks are congested; where sidewalks are not wide enough to provide appropriate pedestrian amenities; or where residential densities are high.

H. Require safe and convenient off-street bicycle parking as part of the approval process for new mixed-use development
Goal 6: The city has attractive and convenient parking facilities for both motorized and non-motorized vehicles that fit the context.

POLICIES
 Provide the right amount of motor vehicle and bicycle parking in commercial and employment centers to support vibrant economic activity.  Encourage approaches that reduce the overall number of new parking spaces that must be provided on-site for new development.

ACTIONS
A. Design vehicle parking to have multiple benefits.

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9.28 Lancaster
Boulevard in
Lancaster supports
a variety of travel
methods. Its
design allows easy
conversion for
festivals and special
events, boosting
activity for nearby
merchants.
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9.29 compatibility with street trees, and add visual interest to streets and other public locations.
 Eliminate large expanses of parking as the principal feature of street frontage.

Provide parking at the side or rear, with one parking row at the frontage allowed on arterial streets.

C. Where needed, design parking areas to include some spaces for oversized vehicles.

D. Increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in parking areas around the city.

E. Update the Zoning and Development Code to require the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in new commercial, mixed-use, or multifamily developments over 20,000 square feet.

F. Require installation of electric vehicle charging stations in existing nonresidential, multifamily, or mixed-use developments over 25,000 square feet (or other suitable size threshold) when they seek permits for significant expansion.

G. Establish electric-vehicle charging stations at public sites such as community centers and other City facilities and encourage installation of charging stations at schools.

H. Right-size parking requirements for non-residential and multifamily land uses to meet needs but avoid over-building parking.
 Surface car storage—otherwise known as surface parking—will continue to be necessary in Fontana, both because cars will continue to be essential for most people andbecauseofthecostof structuredparking. However, required parking ratios often result in more parking spaces than are typically needed. More land is then taken up by parking that could be occupiedbyhigher-valueuses.

I. Review and evaluate required parking ratios to “right size” parking. New proposed projects should be evaluated for parking needs and compared with existing requirements to evaluate if changes would be beneficial.  The Center for Neighborhood Technology is developing a tool for use all types of communities—urban, suburban, and rural—and a range of project types to right-size parking. (www.cnt.org/tools/right-size-parking- calculator) J. Promote and organize shared parking agreements in downtown and other areas where there are adjacent underutilized private parking areas and complementary land uses.

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L. Require safe and convenient off street bicycle parking as part of the approval process for new development.
 In general, increase the number of safe, secure, attractive and well- designed public bicycle parking spaces available in the city.

M. Create public parking areas or, when feasible, a public parking structure downtown to provide a “park once” amenity for downtown visitors as part of the downtown revitalization program.

N. Require shade strategies such as covered parking in parking lots or parking structures through the use of tree canopies or decorative (architecturally compatible) photovoltaic panel canopies.

Goal 7: The city of Fontana participates in shaping regional transportation policies to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.

POLICIES
 Lead and participate in initiatives to manage regionaltraffic.  Coordinate with regional agencies and Caltrans to participate in regional efforts to maintain transportation infrastructure in Fontana.
 Participate in the efforts of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to coordinate transportation planning and services that support greenhouse gas reductions.
 Participate in the efforts by Caltrans to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow on area freeways.

Parking can provide
multiple benefits,
such as stormwater
infiltration, visual
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9.32 ACTIONS
A. Use the City’s annual Legislative Platform to define positions on regional and statewide transportation polices.

B. Work with Metrolink and other regional transit providers to support efforts to expand the regional rail system to connect a greater number of Fontana residents and businesses with other cities and counties in Southern California.

C. Collaborate with public interest groups, academic institutions, and local, state, and the federal government to study and advocate for transportation regulatory changes that meet the needs of Fontana residents and businesses.

D. Support the adoption and use of technologies that reduce emissions from passenger and transit vehicles.

E. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation by reducing vehicle miles traveled and per-mile emissions through use of vehicle technologies to meet the City’s goals for greenhouse gas reductions by2035.

F. Getting Started

ACTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Traffic Engineering
Department, Planning
Division
Coordinate transportation with land use decision
making
Traffic Engineering
Department, Planning
Division
Seek funding for the San Sevaine Trail
implementation
Engineering
Department
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Downtown Area Plan

SECTION PAGE
Introduction - Downtown Area Plan Rationale 2
A. Downtown Area Plan Guiding Principles 4
B. Findings, Challenges And Opportunities 6
C. What the Community Said 12
D. Goals And Policies 14
E. Downtown Area Plan Intent And Authority 16
F. Placemaking Strategy for the Downtown 18
G. Downtown Core 20
Goal 1: A Livable Public Realm 24
Goal 2: Buildings Shape the Public Realm 40
Goal 3: An Activity-Rich Downtown 48
Goal 4: Park-Once District 60
Goal 5: Clear Branding And Wayfinding 62
Getting Started 64
H. Gateway Corridors 66
Goal 1: Foothill Boulevard Gateway 68
Goal 2: South Sierra Avenue Gateway 70
Goal 3: Corridor Infill 72
Getting Started 76
I. In-Town Neighborhoods 78
Goal 1: Shady Streets And Open Spaces 80
Goal 2: Neighborhood-Scaled Blocks 82
Goal 3: Neighborhood-Scaled Buildings 84
Getting Started 88
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Downtown Area Plan Rationale
Through the Fontana Forward public process for Fontana’s new General Plan, a central element of the vision for Fontana’s future was to broaden and diversify the community’s offerings of housing, retail and lifestyle choices beyond its recent and current “bedroom suburb” emphasis. The following represent the primary goals identified with support from the Community.

1. Develop more walkable, transit-servable neighborhoods (i3 Neighborhoods) that provide a broader range of housing types for a wider range of household sizes, ages, income levels and lifestyles.

2. Develop “Livable Corridors” that include a mix of commercial amenities, job-generating businesses and a range of housing types along some of Fontana’s major street corridors in order to bring more amenities within walking or biking distance of existing neighborhoods and to provide new housing and employment near planned transit stops.

3. Make Downtown Fontana a destination - a lively mixed-use district and cultural hub - that more people want to visit more often and spend more time, and money. This goal was overwhelmingly embraced by Fontana Forward participants.

The above ideas are presented in more
detail in Sections 14 and 15 of this General
Plan.

As the conversation turned to the
question of where in Fontana such
districts, neighborhoods and corridors
might be most appropriate and practical
to implement
in Fontana, it quickly became clear that
Central Fontana (generally between
Foothill Boulevard and I-10, as shown on
the facing page) was particularly suitable
based on:
• The availability of sizable quantities of vacant and underutilized land; • The fact that the street network in this area could easily be adapted to such interconnected development patterns;
• A broad community consensus that such places could “fit in” well in Central Fontana, and less so farther to the north or south; and;
• Reinvestment in this part of town could also be valuable in supporting the revitalization of the Downtown.

For more information on how these conclusions were reached, please see the “Findings and Challenges” and “What the Community Said” sections of the Downtown Area Plan, Sections C and D, respectively.

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EXHIBIT X.1 FONTANA FORWARD STRATEGIC POLICY MAP AND CONTEXT Connected Neighborhood i3
Neighborhood
Downtown Arts, Culture and
Entertainment
Livable Corridor
Downtown Area Plan
*For detailed explanation of the
General Plan Districts see page
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Downtown Area Plan Guiding Principles

1. Pursue high quality development.

Downtown Fontana is a real place with its
own unique identity and character. The
quality of new development should build on
the qualities of it historic commercial and
civic buildings to help conserve its heritage
and character.

2. Connect people and places. Make human
scale connections wherever possible -
the success of downtown businesses is
directly related to the ability of customers
Historic Fontana as inspiration for the future
Green brings life to a street
to easily find and access them.

3. Be business-friendly. To take maximum
advantage of Downtown's central location,
existing amenities, and opportunities
for growth it will be important that
the business community and the City
of Fontana actively recruit and
enthusiastically welcome and support new and
growing businesses.

4. Support education, careers and job- related
growth. Downtown already includes a mix of
educational institutions, cultural amenities,
and underutilized properties. This is an ideal
mix to support additional educational
opportunities, new businesses, and
entrepreneurial activities to generate good
new local jobs.

5. Make healthy lifestyles easy and
fun. Create reasons and places for the
community to gather and join together in
shared activities; make streets memorable
spaces where it's comfortable to be a
pedestrian and cyclist.

Invite people to walk and bike
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6. Pursue a greener and more comfortable
public realm. California’s best downtowns
have strong street tree canopies that help to
define the streets and other public spaces as
outdoor rooms and provide shelter from the
sun and wind.

7. Ensure fairness and opportunity for all
parts of the city. The Downtown is the part
of town most intended to be shared by
everyone. Make it attractive and easy for
local business to locate and grow in the
Downtown, and encourage a variety of
housing types located within a comfortable
walk to Downtown.

8. Be cost effective and flexible. Needs and
wants evolve over time, and Downtown
buildings more than most are easily
adaptable to changing businesses and
activities. Maintain flexibility to take
advantage of future opportunities, without
compromising other principles.

9. Act transparently. Reviving Downtown is a
big job and without the strong support of
the Fontana community and City
government, it won’t happen. Trust,
consensus, enthusiasm and commitment
will need to be built, before building streets
and buildings.

10. Pursue goals through partnerships. Good
things happen when good people make them
happen. If we want good businesses to come
to Fontana, we need to figure out what it will
take to get them there and then do it. If we
want high quality civic spaces in Downtown,
we need to figure out what it should look like,
what it will cost, and how we can pay for it,
and then do it.

Gathering places can be found in unexpected places
Make room for the creative and the entrepreneurial
Downtown will be plentiful if we make it happen
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Findings And Challenges

FINDINGS
Overview
The Downtown Area Plan encompasses approximately one square mile around the historic Downtown, centered on the intersection of Sierra Avenue and Arrow Boulevard. The following findings were made base on a review of the existing built environment in this area and a review of applicable policies and regulations in Fontana's current planning and zoning documents.

Land Use Patterns And
Zoning —Findings
• Downtown Urban Patterns:

Fontana’s central area has an
low scale urban form and semiconnective road network that reflects its history as an
agricultural community and
small factory town.
• Historic Resources and
Patterns: The Downtown Area
includes the highest concentration
of historic buildings in town,
including the Fontana Women’s
Packing House, Art Depot
(formerly the Red Car station),
and several historic homes. In
many cases inappropriate
improvements have degraded
their quality.
• Vacant and Underutilized
Land: Many parcels very close
to Downtown are substantially
vacant, previously used as
farmland, storage yards, or car
dealerships.
• Existing
Zoning/Regulations: Current
zoning and development
standards are single use zones,
including low density housing,
commercial of various types,
light industrial, and
public/civic facilities.
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community workshops, analyzed, and presented
back to the community in order to identify key
challenges and opportunities facing Downtown.
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Key characteristics of these zones include: 1) residential intensities of 12 dwelling units per acre and less; and, 2) commercial and industrial zones in which housing or mixed-use development are not allowed.

In addition to the exclusive zones above, there are two overlay districts:

Downtown Overlay District: Encourages public realm
improvements oriented to pedestrians.1
Boulevard Overlay District: Designates parcels along the major corridors of Sierra, Foothill and Arrow as appropriate for mixed-use and multi-tenant development.2
Housing—Findings
• Housing Market Trends: City currently has
9,000 new housing units entitled for construction,
and an anticipated demand of 20,000 units total
through 2030, according to [get source info
from Stantec/ Kosmont].
• Single-Family: Housing in the Downtown area
primarily consists of single-family homes, most
built from the 1920s and 1980s. In most cases
garages face the street, while some are accessed
by rear alley.
• Multifamily Housing: Most multifamily housing
in Downtown is focused on below-market-rate
affordable units and/or senior living. Community
input confirmed that the tall security fences
surrounding many of these properties are a
response to the perception that such housing is
associated with high crime rates.
• Senior Housing: Most of the multi-family
housing in the Downtown Area is senior housing,
many below- market-rate. In the mid-2000s, the
City built several hundred senior units adjacent to
the Metrolink Station.
• Affordable Family Housing: According to
SCAG's 2014-2021 2021-2029Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA), the City of Fontana is
projected to need 5,977 additional units - 52%
17,519 additional units – 46% of which (8,059) are to
be for extremely low income, very low income, and
low income households.31
"The Fountains at Sierra" at the intersection
of Sierra and Ceres is one of five senior
multifamily buildings built in the mid-2000s.
• Student Housing: Currently there are no housing options well suited to college students in the Downtown area. Chaffey is a commuter campus. Chaffey College Master Vision Plan anticipates an approximate 40% growth in enrollment from 3,270 to over 4,600 by 2025.

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Example of existing single-family
homes and neighborhoods near
Downtown - Upland Avenue.
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Access, Circulation and Mobility —Findings
• Vehicular Circulation And Parking: The Downtown is perceived to have a number of inconvenient traffic patterns. Many residents noted excessive traffic congestion during peak hours, especially when a Metrolink or BNSF train passes through Downtown.

There is a perceived lack of parking in the Downtown. After a comparative analysis of available parking and observations of parking trends - Downtown is found to have ample quantities of on- and offstreet parking spaces and facilities, may of which are underutilized or unknown due to lack of clear signage, street and curb striping, and wayfinding.

Additional parking will be needed to support the higher level of activities associated with the revitalized downtown.
• Pedestrian Circulation: Pedestrian circulation is
enabled but not prioritized in Downtown.

Infrastructure trends in recent decades have resulted
in relatively wide, fast vehicular travel lanes, and
narrow sidewalks with infrequent crosswalks and
few mid-block crossings. In some cases, pedestrian
crossings are 1/4 mile apart or more.
• Bicycle Circulation: Current bicycle facilities in the On-street parking is often full, while public
lots are often unmarked and
underutilized.

Wide streets with few crossings
contribute to lower levels of pedestrian
and bicycle use.

Downtown include:
> Class I (dedicated, buffered): The regional
Pacific Electric Trail (PET) travels 6.4 miles across
the City east to west. The PET is the only fully
dedicated and buffered bicycle route in the City of
Fontana and allows for multi-use, but is not heavily
used due to perceived public safety concerns.
> Class II (dedicated, unbuffered lanes): There
are two Class II lanes in the Downtown, along
Ceres and Juniper Avenues.
> Class III "Sharrows" (shared with vehicular
lanes): The majority of these lanes are found in
Downtown along on Sierra, Foothill, Arrow and
Cypress. However in most cases the prevailing
vehicular speeds are higher than the 25 m.p.h. ideal
speed or 35 m.p.h. top recommended speed for
shared lanes.
• Traffic Collisions: While the Downtown area
makes up about 3% of the City's total acreage, the
Downtown accounted for 12% of citywide traffic
collisions between July 2010 and July 2016, and 15%
and 16%, respectively, of collisions involving
pedestrians and bicycles.
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• Metrolink: Metrolink is generally perceived as a
valuable regional asset in Fontana, although train
timing and stopping locations often conflict with
traffic.
• Public Transit: Omnitrans currently provides eight
bus routes with local and regional access to
Downtown (Route 10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 61, 66 and 67).

The primary transit hub is adjacent to the Fontana
Metrolink Station.
• Sierra Avenue: Sierra Avenue is the primary spine
through Fontana's historic core and extends to the
north and south connecting of Fontana's newer
neighborhoods, and major commercial and industrial
centers to Downtown. It also provides direct access to
the I-10, I-15 and 210 freeways. Currently, the
Downtown segment of Sierra (from Merrill to
Foothill) carries an between 30,000 and 40,000 average
daily traffic (ADT) along four lanes - this segment is
not a designated Truck Route.
• Foothill Boulevard: Foothill Boulevard is the
primary east-west corridor for the City of Fontana
and the north gateway to the Downtown Plan Area .

Historically part of Route 66, Foothill accommodates
over 40,000 ADT travel lanes. Some Route 66-era
buildings and uses remain, but most of this corridor
is characterized by a mix of commercial uses and
vacant parcels.
• Arrow Boulevard: Arrow Boulevard is a second
cross-valley highway, mostly four lanes but two to
the west, and carries less than half the traffic of
Foothill, approximately 20,000 ADT.
• Merrill Avenue: On the south edge of the
Downtown Area, Merrill Avenue runs east to west,
carrying approximate,y 15,000 ADT in four lanes.

Merrill primarily serves local commuters and
provides direct access to Chaffey College and local
bus routes.

Fontana Metrolink Station — a
regional asset for the City
Sierra Avenue — the primary north-south
corridor through the City and Downtown
Classic Route 66 era buildings along
Foothill Boulevard
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Fontana Memorial Rose Gardens
along Spring Street
Citrus berms parallel to the PET
Open Space and Recreation—Findings
The Downtown Area Plan is home to the following
parks and open spaces:
•Miller Park (5.6 ac.) and Amphitheater
(planned): Located immediately behind Lewis
Library, this park currently hosts a number of
community events including Concerts at the Park.

There are current plans for the park to be developed
into an amphitheater as a central event venue and
community gathering place.
• Seville Park (3.8 ac.): Seville Park is located
on the western edge of the Downtown Area Plan.
• Santa Fe Park (1.0 ac.): This centrally located
park, at the corner of Orange Way and Sierra
Avenue, is considered to be largely underutilized,
with great potential for community events.
•Memorial Rose Gardens (0.6 ac.): The rose
gardens, located on the north side of Spring Street,
are loved by many residents,
• Citrus Berms (PET adjacent): The citrus
berms, currently run parallel to the PET between
Juniper and Emerald Avenue. The berm
configuration is not well liked or used by the
community.

Jobs and Economic Makeup—Findings
• Need five bullet points from Stantec's Economic Analysis focused on downtown. Useful points would be:
• How many Independent vs national chains makeup of businesses • Information about shopfronts being used as warehouses ie: Out of the existing space that is zoned for commercial (office/retail) XX percent is leased to warehouse uses. (If this info is available
• How many acres of commercially zoned land there is in the DT area plan and how much is currently viable retail and office space. • Provide a Metric - within the area of DT core, a successful downtown of the amount of many acres, X number of square feet of commercial space, there is currently Y. And Expected gross revenue dollars of square foot of retail.
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CHALLENGES
The following challenges came out of an analysis of the findings:

Pedestrian-Oriented Design
• Existing corridors prioritize vehicular speed and convenience over pedestrian safety and comfort.
• Downtown lacks a complete, safe, comfortable pedestrian network - in particular crosswalks are long and mid-block crossings are few. • There is an absence of shade and wind protection throughout the Downtown area.
• There is a perceived lack of safety along streets, and in open spaces.

Traffic and Parking
• The primary street corridors connect Fontana, but their current design makes Downtown a "pass-through district", rather than a destination.
• Wide travel lanes in the Downtown are associated with vehicular speeds that are higher than desirable for a walkable mixed-use district.
• There is a perceived lack of parking throughout the Downtown — many public on- and off-street spaces go underutilized.

Zoning Regulations
• Existing zoning, parking requirements and permit processes deter many businesses from locating Downtown.
• Existing commercial zoning regulations for the Downtown Core were written for suburban strip malls and do not allow construction of simple downtown building types without variances.
• Current zoning regulations, combined with low land values, result in prime Downtown locations being used for warehousing, surface parking or remain vacant.
• Current zoning regulations limit residential densities to 12 dwelling units per acre (DUA) and limit mixed-use, providing little ability or incentive for new investment to unlock latent land values and uses.

Economic Development
• The absence of a clear vision for or management of Downtown Fontana has resulted in a limited variety of retail and commercial uses, and a lack of housing. This lack of vision or focus has led to a gradual decline the economic activity that typically drives the success of a downtown.

Downtown Character and Urban Design
• Out-of-date building safety and seismic standards limit the reuse of many fine old buildings in the Downtown.
• Ill advised Certain facade improvements and inconsistent street improvements have led to a disjointed, generally low quality urban design image.

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What The Community Said
This section summarizes public comments gathered through a series of community workshops and interviews for the Downtown Area Plan. Interviewees included residents, property owners, business owners and local employers, real estate professionals and developers, City Staff, and members of the local Chamber of Commerce and General Plan Advisory Committee. Many
Fontanans would like their Downtown to:

Downtown Character
• Be a local and regional destination for retail,
employment, culture, and housing, building
upon Fontana's historic character.
• Be a comfortable gathering place for future
generations, with a wide range of amenities for
families and visitors of all ages.

Economic Development
• Have regulations and incentives that support
a variety of retail and commercial businesses,
small and locally-owned businesses in
particular.
• Offer a wide variety of everyday conveniences such as bakeries, coffee shops, service businesses, boutiques and restaurants.
• Offer overnight lodging for visitors.

Streetscape and Public Realm Improvements
• Have tree-lined streets that provide shade and wind protection, with landscaping and lighting that contribute to a safe, comfortable atmosphere.
• Provide wide sidewalks and frequent crossings on corridors to strengthen connections between shopping areas, neighborhoods and open spaces.
• Transform Foothill Boulevard and reflect its Route 66 heritage. • Design beautiful streets and open spaces to accommodate special events.

Transportation and Circulation
• Construct street improvements that calm traffic to improve pedestrian safety and mobility.
• Maintain adequate traffic flow through the Downtown.
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The consultant team engaged
community members at
Sunset on Sierra, July 30,
2016. The consultant team
attended both formal and
informal events in order to
reach a wide range of local
residents and stakeholders.
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Infill and Development
• Restore or redevelop older properties.
• Creatively adapt historic buildings to accommodate
new uses.
• Attract infill development and re-investment in the
Downtown with catalytic streetscape improvements.
• Update zoning and development standards to
help ensure high-quality architecture and
construction.
• Allow higher-intensity residential and mixed-use
development to attract a mix of housing options
for a range of household sizes, ages, incomes and
lifestyles.
• Update zoning to allow neighborhood scale multifamily and attached single-family infill housing types.

Open Space
• Reimagine and improve the Pacific Electric Trail (PET) as a civic park linking the Civic Center to the
Downtown Core.
• Replace berms and most citrus trees along Seville
with more useful and attractive open space amenities.

Parking Organization and
Management
• Provide convenient parking throughout the
Downtown.
• Enhance pedestrian connections to parking facilities. • Add parallel, diagonal and perpendicular parking
along selected street edges and in medians.
• Identify and reserve key locations for shared
parking facilities.

Planning Process and Regulation
• Simplify entitlement processes and conflicts
between zoning requirements and the General
Plan.
• Allow for Conditional Use Permits (CUP's) that
enable longer operating hours, reduced parking
ratios, and additional alcohol licenses, where
warranted, to help attract new businesses.
• Adopt building standards that enable historic and
older buildings to be feasibly adapted to new uses.
• Create a Downtown Management District to
coordinate programming, management,
maintenance and parking.

In addition to map markups and surveys,
community members shared comments and
ideas in public forums at the end of each
workshop or public gathering.
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Goals And Policies

GOALS POLICIES
Fontana Becomes a Local and Regional Destination
Make Downtown Fontana an important
regional destination for dining, shopping,
entertainment, special events, culture
and education.
• Encourage a mix of uses in the downtown core,
appealing to a wide range of customer types,
with a focus on families.
• Prioritize the Downtown Area for available
street and park improvement funding.
• Support regional transit initiatives that provide
enhanced access to the Downtown Area.

Economic Growth And Development
Make the Downtown Area a preferred
location for new businesses and jobs in
Fontana and the greater region.
• The City will actively recruit and provide
incentives for businesses of many types to
relocate to or expand in the Downtown area.
• The City will pursue “pink zone” strategies to
reduce the time and cost to establish or
expand a business, thereby "lightening the red
tape”.
• The City will provide incentives for businesses to
employ local workers.

A Range of New Housing
Provide housing for a broad range of
household sizes, types and incomes
within the Downtown Area to help
support the health and growth of the
downtown economy.
• Encourage mixed-use development within the
Downtown and along major corridors.
• Encourage new medium-density housing on
vacant and underutilized parcels within the
neighborhoods of the Downtown Area.
• Ensure that new infill development is
compatible in scale and character with the
existing neighborhoods.
• Ensure that transportation and utility
infrastructure keeps pace with infill
development so that the neighborhood
character and quality steadily improves over
time.
• Encourage new “in-town” housing types
targeted to young people and young families to
help attract and retain the next generation of
Fontanans.
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GOALS POLICIES
Strengthened Connections Between Downtown Core And Major Corridors Reinvigorate the Foothill and Sierra Corridors with a
mix of retail, employment, mixed-use and housing
development as an economic engine for the
Downtown Area, and as gateways to Downtown.
• Ensure that future street improvements to Foothill and Arrow Boulevards and Sierra Avenue improve the
appearance and pedestrian environment while
accommodating traffic flows.
• In addition to high quality commercial development,
encourage housing in appropriate forms along these
corridors.
• Concentrate higher development intensities within a 1/4 mile of planned transit stops, with shared parking
arrangements when feasible.

Pedestrian-Oriented Design
Ensure that a beautiful, comfortable, pedestrianoriented public realm seamlessly connects the Downtown district, neighborhoods and major
corridors of the Downtown Area.
• Require that new development systematically contribute to an interconnected network of complete streets and
pedestrian connections.
• Encourage new development to provide beautiful, usable public and shared open spaces for passive and active
recreation, in scale with the size and type of
development.
• Prioritize available public improvement funds and
developer contributions to systematically generate a
strong urban tree canopy for shelter from summer sun
and strong winds.

Center for Education
The area along Sierra Avenue and Merrill Street will
become a College District, with a mix of housing
and employment surrounding and supporting the
growing Chaffey College campus.
• The City will work collaboratively with the College to attain this goal.
• Encourage higher density housing on appropriate sites that is targeted to student, faculty and staff.
• Encourage the formation and growth of
start-up and spin-off businesses related to or supported by the College on appropriate sites.

Public Art
Embrace the arts as a public benefit. Establish an
environment that encourages participation and
patronization of the arts in the Downtown area.
• Support temporary and permanent artwork installations in the Downtown area through promotion of an Art in Public Places program.
• Explore and invest in programs to encourage art and artsrelated events and businesses in the Downtown.

Historic Preservation
The Downtown Area will respect and reflect the
heritage and unique character of Fontana.
• The City will encourage and provide incentives for the preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
• The City will provide incentives for the adaptive reuse of existing buildings and facade and other
improvements that contribute to the vision of the
Downtown.
• New zoning standards and design guidelines will focus on ensuring that new infill development respects the scale and character of Fontana’s historic building fabric.
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Downtown Area Plan Intent and
Authority
Intent
The intent of this Plan is to provide a comprehensive vision for the Downtown Area, organized into specific goals, strategies and actions to direct and coordinate the implementation of that vision over time.

Because successful downtowns are cohesive, immersive, human scale environments in which private buildings , commercial activity, public spaces, civic institutions, and community life seamless meld together, it is critical that such a Plan address and coordinate the design and management of the public realm with existing and new private development and business activities. For this reason, this Plan and the parallel Downtown Development Code are focused on encouraging, shaping and coordinating each new public improvement and each new private development project to generate the sort of beautiful, unique, lively, comfortable Downtown that Fontanans envision as the historic and future heart of their community.

Relationship to General Plan
An "Area Plan" is authorized by the State of California as a tool that refines the vision, policies and regulations of a general plan as they apply to smaller geographic areas within the larger general plan area. As part of a general plan, Area Plans are fully-approved and enforceable documents, implemented by local ordinances such as those regulating land use and subdivision.1
Relationship to Municipal Code
In conjunction with this the 2015-2035 General Plan Update and Downtown Area Plan, new updated zoning for Downtown has been was prepared. This will be was incorporated into the Fontana Municipal Code (FMC) as the "Downtown Code." Part of the “Form Based Code”, or “FBC.” The whole Downtown Area Plan area is within the Walkable Mixed Use - 1 land use category. The Downtown Form Based Code will provided all development standards and authorized land uses for all parcels within the boundary of the Downtown Area Plan identified in Exhibit X.1. The FMC developments and requirements in place prior to the adoption of the Downtown Code will be replaced by Chapter XX, Article XX upon adoption by the City of Fontana. Standards and topics within the Downtown Area Plan boundary not covered by this Area Plan will default to the standards of the greater General Plan and Municipal Code. 1752 124
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Placemaking Strategy for the Downtown
As a framework for systematically improving the urban character, function and value of Downtown Fontana, the Downtown area is divided into three primary districts or "Place Types," the Downtown Core, Gateway Corridors and In-Town Neighborhoods. The vision for and defining characteristics of each of these Place Types—along with prioritized strategies and actions—are described in this Plan. Following adoption of the Downtown Area Plan, new zoning will provide design standards that will be the regulatory tool that guides the implementation of the concepts described in this plan.

Downtown Core
The Downtown Core is made up of the three distinct but complementary subdistricts below:

Retail Core District
The Retail Core is Fontana's historic commercial district. Spanning two blocks of Sierra Avenue between Orange Way and Arrow Boulevard, it served as the City's "main street" through the 1960s, with wide sidewalks and open shopfronts. Following construction of the
I-10 and I-210 Freeways, this pedestrian-oriented main street gradually evolved into an auto- oriented corridor for through traffic. However, a strong majority of residents still view the Retail Core as the center for locally-owned business activity and hope to see it revitalized.

Civic Park District
Centered on Sierra Avenue and extending from Juniper to Mango Avenue, the Civic Park District will connect most of the civic functions in Fontana including City Hall, Lewis Library, Center Theater, Miller Park, the Pacific Electric Trail, and serve as the north gateway into the Downtown Core. Properties in this area include older commercial structures—some historic— and a number of underutilized parcels, offering great opportunity for new business activity.

Metrolink/Chaffey College District
Located immediately south of the Retail Core, the Metrolink Station Area includes senior apartments, the Fontana Senior Center, Santa Fe Park, commercial and industrial properties along the railroad tracks and Chaffey College. As the Downtown becomes revitalized, this area is anticipated to become a center for education and job creation, with improved connections Metrolink, serving as the southern gateway to the Downtown.

Gateway Corridors*
The Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Avenue Corridors have the potential to act as "funnels" bringing local and regional visitors to the Downtown. Both corridors currently include many vacant and low value commercial properties, providing great opportunity for implementation of the Livable Corridors concept, bringing new commercial amenities and housing options to the Downtown Area.

In-Town Neighborhoods*
Within the Downtown area, the neighborhoods east of Sierra Avenue are characterized by single- family homes, interconnected blocks, and well-coordinated streetscapes, while to the west of Sierra neighborhoods are more fragmented, with large open parcels of former farmland . These blocks offer significant infill development opportunities to generate the i3 Neighborhoods envisioned by the General Plan, providing a mix of new housing types within a comfortable walk or bike ride of the Downtown Core.
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Civic Core
The Civic Core district would involve a mix of existing and new public uses, including the existing City Hall, Library, and Park spaces.

Gateway Core
The Gateway Core district would develop strong gateways along Sierra Avenue and serve as a primary gateway to Downtown Fontana from the north and south. This area would contain a mix of existing and new buildings and would support Downtown commercial uses by encouraging the development of residential units near transit and along major corridors.

Multi-Family Core
The Multi-Family Core district would strengthen the opportunity for higher density multifamily development within the Downtown Core. It would support Downtown commercial uses by encouraging the development of residential units within walking distance.

Mixed-Use Core
The Mixed-Use Core district would involve a mix of existing and new commercial and residential uses. Buildings built along major corridors are intended be built to the sidewalk to reinforce the street as a pedestrian-friendly area.

Neighborhood Core
The Neighborhood Core district would be largely composed of single-family homes and would allow the development of extra units. This area would provide a transition between the Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Sierra Core
The Sierra Core district would reinforce Sierra Avenue between Arrow Boulevard and Orange Way as the core of Downtown Fontana. This area would be enhanced with a pedestrian promenade and public plazas, and provide a variety of entertainment, retail, service, and residential uses within existing and new buildings.
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FOOTHILL
FOOTH ILL / ROUTE 66 GATEWAY

DOWNTOWN

CORE CIVIC
PARK
ARROW

WESTSIDE

NEIGHBORHOODS
RETAIL

CORE EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOODS

STATION AREA

MERRILL SOUTH
SIERRA

GATEWAY
Downtown Area Plan
Boundary
Major Downtown Corridor
Pacific Electric Trail
Metrolink (U.P.R.R.)
Planned Transit
Station
Metrolink Station
Regional Keymap 0 1,000 2,000
Feet

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Downtown Core
Goals for Creating an Integrated Retail Core,
Civic Park and Station Area
The overarching goal for Fontana's Downtown Core is
that it become the center of Fontana's community life:
the place to take the family for dinner, the place to
bring visitors to show them your town, the place for
community events, the place for arts and culture, the
place for young people to meet each other, the place
you go when you just want to find something
interesting to do.

Building on the historic Sierra Avenue Downtown
core and nearby historic buildings and streetscapes,
the plan is to systematically regrow a bigger and
better Downtown reinvigorated with new land uses,
activities, new businesses, new public landscape, and
new private development. The following pages set
forth the main goals and key strategies for remaking
the Downtown Core, with ideas drawn from
Fontana's history, from engaging public workshops,
and from lessons learned from other successful
downtowns throughout California.

The Downtown Core will seamlessly
integrate the Civic Park, Retail Core and
Metrolink Station Area.

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Goal 1: Livable Public Realm
The public realm is consists of the street network,
parks, and other publicly accessible open spaces along
with public and civic buildings and facilities. The
streets in the Downtown Core Area streets are
intended to become a unified, interconnected network
of safe, comfortable places for people to move about,
run errands, play with children, walk to dinner, and
spend time in the company of their friends and
neighbors. The jewels of the public realm will be the
parks, plazas and other public open spaces, which
along with the streets will be comfortable spaces for
daily life and flexible venues for special community
events.

Goal 2: Buildings that Accommodate a Lively Mix of
Uses
Each existing building and all future buildings should
contribute to Downtown's envisioned character, with
beautiful facades, pedestrian-oriented frontages, warm
lighting, and artistic signage. Architectural design will balance the uniqueness of each building with the
common purpose of defining the outdoor rooms in
which the civic life of Fontana can thrive.

Goal 3: Activity-Rich Downtown
A thriving, growing downtown must offer a wide range
of commercial and civic amenities that attract more
people, more often, to spend more time in Downtown.

Downtown must be the best place in town to start and
grow a new local business, undertake a new creative
enterprise, or build new and innovative housing that
offers the in-town lifestyle that many existing and future residents are looking for.

Goal 4: User-Friendly District Parking
Parking in the Downtown must be conveniently
located, clearly marked, easy to find, and adequate for Downtown businesses and special events. A "parkonce" system will be implemented, to allow visitors to arrive by automobile, use a single parking space, and
then pursue a variety of activities on foot.

Goal 5: Clear Branding And Wayfinding
An integrated branding, wayfinding and signage
system for the Downtown will help this growing multiuse district successfully compete with suburban shopping centers and entertainment districts.

Public realm includes streets and sidewalks
Mix of uses in a retail core
Beautiful downtown buildings
Finding your way around
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Top Priorities
The big ideas and top priorities of the Downtown
Area Plan include:
• Generate a concentration of commercial,
recreational, educational, and cultural activities
in the Downtown Core – whether in existing
refurbished buildings, existing refurbished
public open spaces, or new buildings – to make
it a compelling destination for Fontana
residents and out of town visitors.
• Systematically improve the existing
streets of the Downtown Core to provide
a more comfortable, walkable, shaded,
wind-buffered environment with
convenient customer parking, to help
attract customers, visitors, businesses to
visit more often and spend more time.
• Organize existing available parking and
provide wayfinding signage to make it easy for
visitors to park and explore the Downtown on
foot.
• Provide wayfinding signage to make it easy for
visitors to park and explore the Downtown on
foot.
• Re-imagine the Pacific Electric Trail right of
way as a “Civic Park District” connecting the
existing Civic Center to the historic Downtown
retail core with attractive, useful, comfortable
spaces for active and passive recreation, for
outdoor dining, and as flexible venue for
special community events.
• Provide updated development standards and
design guidelines to help attract and encourage
new investment, and ensure that each
increment of new investment – whether in just
a new awning or sign and coat of paint or a
whole new building – contributes to a unique
and high quality “Downtown Fontana” design
character.

The Conceptual Illustrative Plan, to the right,
highlights some of the development priorities and
improvements recommended for transformational
change in Downtown Fontana.

New Gateways, wayfinding and signage will
welcome visitors into the Downtown Core.

Downtown will host a lively mix of uses,
beautiful buildings and architectural forms.

Streets with ample trees and pedestrian
amenities will provide shade and wind
protection, and enhance the visibility of retail.
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Proposed improvements on Sierra Ave include adding parking lane planters and canopy trees, mid-block crossings, and street furnishings to calm traffic, support businesses, and provide a comfortable pedestrian environment.
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Goal 1: A Livable Public Realm

STRATEGIES
The Public Realm of a successful downtown is the "outdoor rooms" in which the civic and commercial life of the town occurs, providing valuable addresses for the activities that attract customers. The following strategies are intended to systematically transform the current ragged streetscapes of Downtown Fontana from a "through place" to a "to place" - a destination that will attract new investment and give passers-by a reason to stop, get out, and look around.

Complete streets make all users comfortable people and cars.

Complete Streets
Complete Streets balance the safety
and comfort of pedestrians and
bicyclists with the convenience of
drivers. The great majority of the
Downtown Core's public realm
consists of public streets, which can
be systematically improved to create
an inviting pedestrian environment
that includes new, convenient
customer parking.
• Encourage walking around:
> Widen sidewalks as appropriate;
> Buffer pedestrians from moving traffic with
curbside parking, street trees, street lights and
other street furnishings;
> Provide wide but short well-marked crosswalks; and,
> Create walking shortcuts, including new passages
(streets, alleys, paseos) through existing large
blocks.

Clearly marked class II bike lanes along a
tree-lined street create more comfortable
environments for cyclists and motorists.
• Calm Traffic:
> Reduce selected travel lane widths to a practical
and safe minimum width to moderate driving
speeds to improve pedestrian safety and reduce
noise levels;
> Set the number of vehicular lanes at a practical
and safe minimum;
> Reduce traffic congestion and manage speeds by
synchronizing traffic signals to allow vehicles
driving at the posted speed to flow smoothly
through the area;
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> Provide more complete street tree canopies and
encourage development of taller mixed-use
buildings to clearly define the public realm - a
proven strategy for increasing driver awareness
and pedestrian safety.

Create a safe, comfortable bicycling
environment:
> Provide new bike lanes on selected streets,
including Arrow Boulevard;
> Moderated vehicular speeds on Downtown streets
will enable bicycle and vehicular traffic to safely
share lanes.
• Manage on-street parking:
> Provide curbside parking on all streets to provide
convenient customer parking, provide a safetybuffer for pedestrians, and help calm traffic; > Where the number and/or width of travel lanes can
be reduced without creating new congestion,
reconfigure on-street parking to expand the supply
of customer parking.

Clearly visible crosswalks with shortened
crossing distances enhance pedestrian
safety and calm traffic.

On-street parking, lighting and street trees
create a safe, comfortable pedestrian
environment.

A street is intentionally designed to slow cars down
with reduced travel lane widths, added bike lanes,
on- street parking, landscaping and street trees,
clearly- marked crosswalks and intersections.

Above, buildings frame the street to encourage
slower traffic speeds and allow for safer pedestrian
movement.
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Drought resistant plants and trees
contribute to local design and conservation.

Pervious parking pavement and canopy
trees enable stormwater infiltration.

Street trees with tall canopies provide
shade and wind protection for pedestrians,
and maintain visibility of retail frontages.

Downtown Landscape
• Build the urban tree canopy
Large canopy trees do more than any other single
strategy to make a comfortable outdoor environment
in a windy desert climate. Harsh sun and wind
conditions much
of the year, discourage walking and outdoor dining
or recreation. The early settlers of Fontana
understood this challenge and responded by
planting steady rows of
large trees to cut the wind, and large canopy trees in
parks around civic buildings to provide shade for
community activities.

Although most of that original landscape is gone, a
few Downtown neighborhood streets have retain ed
their historic canopy of large shade trees (Nuevo
Street north of Seville is a good example). Recent tree plantings in the Downtown have been primarily
"ornamental" and/ or "low maintenance" in nature
and do not contribute to the comfort and livability of
the public realm to make it a place where many
people would choose to spend their time. Key
elements of the new tree canopy strategy include:
> Plant canopy trees between the sidewalk and traffic
on all streets, to add shade and spatial enclosure,
provide a buffer from wind and traffic.
> In the retail core to select and maintain trees to
provide good visibility for shopfronts and
signage.
> Large canopy trees in the public open spaces of
Downtown should provide shade and wind
protection to make them comfortable for a wide
range of outdoor activities.
> Employ native and adaptive plant species to
reduce irrigation and maintenance without
sacrificing appearance.
• A Climate Calibrated Landscape
A drought tolerant and resilient urban landscape
that encourages and supports outdoor activity.
> Shade trees are worth the water required to establish and maintain them. Other landscape and hardscape
should emphasize simple concrete sidewalks,
pervious accent pavement, and drought tolerant
native and adaptive plants rather than shrubs, turn
or thirsty groundcovers.
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> Regionally adaptive accent plantings include aloes,
succulents, tall grasses and other plants that
require little water and no pruning.
> Stormwater infiltration should be incorporated
into on-street parking areas and off-street lots,
parkway strips and planters. This will provide
stormwater infiltration in support of
groundwater recharge and the growth and
health of street trees.

Street Furnishings
• A Well-Furnished Public Realm
Complete the Downtown landscape with the
"hardware" of comfortable, livable places: street
furniture, street lighting, bicycle parking, and bus
stops. Specific elements include:
> Street lights that provide a safe and pleasant quantity and quality of light appropriate to each district,
street, and space:
 LED lamps in the warm white spectrum,
with down-directed luminaries reduce
energy consumption, operating cost, and
glare.
 Street lights should be calibrated to the size and
function of the street, emphasizing human scale
and the pedestrian rather than just floodlighting
the roadway.
 Light poles and light levels along
neighborhood streets should be lower than
along the commercial corridors, with pools of
light at each fixture and at street intersections
and darker areas between.
> Seating areas should distributed throughout
Downtown to provide comfortable places for
visitors to catch their breath and extend their visit;
> Parklets can "widen the sidewalk" and to
provide additional space for outdoor dining.
>Movable tables and chairs in the retail/restaurant
core, provide a high level of flexibility to the use
of public spaces.
> Secure bike parking in convenient location along
retail streets, at corner plazas and paseos, and at
public parking lots will help bring customers who
do not add to traffic congestion and vehicle parking
demand.

Coordinated street lights and frontages
create a comfortable and safe setting
Street furniture
Parklets with flexible seating
Organized bike parking incorporated into
sidewalks within a downtown retail district
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Plaza with seating and event space
Example of a side dining court created from an open
lot adjacent to mixed-use retail
Temporary street festival and regular events may
be held on underutilized lots.

Open Space Network
• An Interconnected Network of
"Outdoor Rooms"
Evolve Downtown's streets, alleys, paseos,
parks, plazas, and other open spaces into an
interconnected network of "outdoor rooms"
lined with beautiful buildings with active
frontages to:
> Enhance the appearance and economic
value of the Downtown;
> Support a healthy in-town
lifestyle downtown the
emphasizes active
transportation;
> Enhance public safety by providing
more “eyes on the street;" and,
> Emphasize the connection between the
Downtown and Fontana's beautiful natural
setting, mountain views and natural
resources..
• Use vacant and underutilized
spaces as temporary event or
open spaces.

Downtown has many vacant or
underutilized parcels and "left-over"
spaces that with thoughtful design
improvements, could become attractive
and useful spaces for commercial, civic
and recreational activities. The following
strategies are recommended:
> In the retail core, mid-block alleys
can be enhanced as paseos and
passages to
improve connectivity, and as dining courts
for restaurants.
> Vacant parcels in neighborhoods can
be good locations for temporary
pocket parks, community gardens or
public art installations.
> In commercial areas vacant parcels may
be ideal locations for pop-up shops,
outdoor movie or performance spaces,
art festivals and farmer's markets, and
dining and food truck plazas.
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• Enhance streets to double as venues for
street festivals and community events. The
connected network of Downtown streets enables
segments to be closed for special community
events, and their design should anticipate and
support such flexible use:
> Side streets and cross streets in particular may
be simpler to close on a regular basis than
Sierra;
> Seville, Spring and Nuevo abut the planned Civic
Park and should be designed with special events in
mind;
A weekend farmers market along a city
street
A passageway between retail buildings
connects pedestrians to convenient parking.

Conceptual illustration for activating alleys, paseos, and midblock crossings in the Downtown Core.

Alleys and paseos in Pasadena, California
show how mid-block passageways can be
become active places with potential for new
addresses and businesses.

NUEVO
SIERRA

WHEELER
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Sierra Avenue Transformation
Proposed Improvements (Orange Way to Seville St)
Proposed improvements on Sierra Ave include adding parking lane planters and canopy trees, mid-block crossings, and street furnishings calm traffic, support businesses, and provide a comfortable pedestrian environment.

Context
Sierra Avenue is the primary north/south artery of Fontana and the historic main street of the Downtown. Despite its relatively high traffic volume—a valuable asset for any commercial district—the Downtown has struggled to attract and retain the types of businesses that could help make downtown a significant regional— or even local— destination. Key strategies for success include refreshing its appearance, improving pedestrian safety and comfort, and reducing vehicular speeds—and hence levels of noise and hazard—without decreasing vehicular capacity.

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Sierra Pedestrian Plaza
Proposed Improvements (Sierra Ave, Nuevo Ave & Wheeler Ave) Context & Strategy
Reconfigure Sierra Ave, Nuevo Ave
and Wheeler Ave north of Orange Ave
and south of Arrow Blvd: One goal of
the Downtown is to create an attractive
destination for Fontana. To facilitate
this, a pedestrian plaza on Sierra Ave
north of Orange Way and south of
Arrow Blvd is planned. The plaza will
act as a centerpiece of the Downtown
with attractive architecture and
attractive pedestrian amenities:

Specific recommendations include
• Creating a pedestrian plaza north of
Orange Way and south of Arrow
Blvd and redirect automobile traffic
to Wheeler Ave and Nuevo Ave.
• Include pedestrian amenities such
as outdoor furniture, ample
landscaping, shade and vast
walking paths.
• Create multi-modal access to the plaza by
implementing bike lanes, pedestrian
connections and encouraging
“alternative” transportation modes that
may include , shared vehicle options,
rollerblading electric bikes and scooters.
• Create attractive and active spaces
through emphasis of arts. This includes
using land markers such as monuments
and gateway signs. Active public spaces
include modern and interactive art.
• Create a local and regional destination
by creating an active public space as
described above with attractive
commercial development such as
restaurants, amusement spaces
(arcades and gaming), antique shops
and art studios.

An overhead look at a pedestrian plaza on Sierra Ave.

A pedestrian plaza with amenities.

Residents taking photos with the monuments.
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Transformation
The following actions are recommended to transform and
improve the appearance and performance of Sierra Avenue within the Downtown Core:
• Add broad-canopy street trees: Adding broadcanopy trees within the curb-side parking lanes to visually narrow the street, and help shelter
pedestrians from the sun, wind and traffic.

Specific recommendations include:
i. Replace existing palms and shrubs in center
median with broad canopy trees and low
water use native and adaptive plantings.
ii. Remove the Queen Palms from sidewalk
planters - maintaining the taller Mexican Fan
Palms - and fill in the sidewalk to provide
additional sidewalk space for furniture and
café dining.
iii. Add new parking-lane planters with broadcanopy trees every two parking spaces to visually narrow the street, calm traffic, and
provide shade for the sidewalk and parked
cars.
• Provide comfortable street furniture: Including
benches, trash receptacles and bicycle parking:
• Provide improved street lighting: Whether through
replacement of fixtures or installing new lights of
LEDs, improve the quantity and quality of nighttime
lighting.
• Allow parklets: Because the sidewalks on Sierra
are not very wide for a downtown, businesses may
elect to give up a curbside parking space in front of
their shop in exchange for a new parklet that
expands sidewalk space for outdoor dining.
• Provide mid-block crossings: On blocks longer than
300'—at or near mid-block, add paseos and alleys—
to encourage visitors to "shop both sides."
Parking-lane-planters provide shade and
wind protection for the sidewalk and parked
cars, and free up additional sidewalk space
for sidewalk dining and street furnishings.

Parklets provide new "temporary" space to
the sidewalk for outdoor dining, or street
furnishings.

Street Furniture - including benches,
bicycle parking, trash receptacles, bus
shelters - contribute to a safe, comfortable
pedestrian (and retail) environment.
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Arrow Blvd Transformation
Proposed Improvements (Juniper Ave to Wheeler Ave)
Proposed improvements on Arrow Blvd include a "parking median" for everyday angled parking street fair tents and booths, Class II buffered bike lanes, parking lane tree planters, and corner curb extensions and crosswalks.

Context
Arrow Boulevard was historically Fontana's "second main street", but has suffered from significant loss of buildings and businesses.

Unlike Sierra Avenue, Arrow Boulevard requires only a single vehicular lane in each direction, since it no longer carries the traffic volumes for which it was designed. This frees up a significant amount of the existing right of way for more parking and better pedestrian and bike facilities. This will make Arrow a calmer, shadier environment to help attract new
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Sierra Ave - Proposed Transformation
businesses and infill development and customers to the Downtown Core, adjacent to and visible from but not right on the busier Sierra Avenue Corridor.

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Transformation
The following actions are recommended to transform and
improve the appearance and performance of Arrow Boulevard within the Downtown Core:
• "Ramblas" median parking: A wide enlarged
hardscaped median—paved with pervious
pavement—provides diagonal parking in both
directions, shaded by regularly spaced canopy trees.
• Add tall palms: Similar to those on Sierra to help
define the space of the very wide street and provide it with a visible presence.
• Add parking lane tree planters: These will visually
narrow the wide space of the street and generate a
double row of trees that provide shade for pedestrians
and parked cars.
• Add buffered bike lanes: Class II bicycle lanes are to be provide along Arrow Boulevard and Juniper Avenue
to contribute to the City's bicycle network. Sierra is too narrow and too busy for good bike lanes, so other
parallel streets may be further prioritized for bike
traffic.
• Provide improved street lighting: Along the
sidewalks and within the new central "ramblas" area,
provide pedestrian-scale street lights providing bright, clear light for a safe and comfortable pedestrian
environment.

A new, flexible median "ramblas" provides
convenient customer parking most of the
time, and a central area for staging street
fairs and special events.

New bike lanes on Arrow can be extended
to through the Eastside and Westside
neighborhoods, potentially all the way to
Rancho Cucamonga and downtown Rialto.

Near-term change could include adding trees, bike lanes and street lighting.

Street Furniture—including benches,
bicycle parking, trash receptacles, bus
shelters—contribute to a safe, comfortable
pedestrian (and retail) environment.
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Nuevo Avenue Transformation
Proposed Improvements (Spring St to Valencia Ave)
Proposed improvements on Nuevo Ave include restriping the angled parking, adding parking lane planters and canopy trees, and adding parklets, street furnishing And lighting to transform the street into a comfortable "space" for future "Restaurant Row"
Context
Like Arrow Boulevard, Nuevo Street offers retail and restaurant addresses in the Downtown Core without the high traffic volumes that characterize Sierra Avenue. By extending a high quality pedestrian environment "around the corner" from those two major streets, Nuevo has significant potential to provide the "restaurant row" that the community identified as a top priority for enlivening the Downtown (See also pg.50) . Additionally, Nuevo Street connects to the Metrolink Station to the south, to the new Civic Park at the north and potentially on through to Foothill Boulevard.

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Transformation
The following actions are recommended to transform and
improve the appearance and performance of Nuevo Street
within the Downtown Core:
• Restripe parking: Nuevo Street is already striped with angled parking from Valencia Street to Spring Street,
and is wide enough to allow the sidewalks to be
widened by about five feet. To avoid the cost of that, a near-term strategy
of adding curb stops and planting trees and inserting
parklets between the parking and the existing curb is
recommended.
• Provide comfortable street furniture: Including
benches, trash receptacles and bicycle parking;
• Allow parklets: Parklets—whether part of a near—
term City-sponsored street scape improvement, or
constructed by property owners over time - have the
potential to provide widened sidewalk areas with or
without losing parking spaces.
• Provide improved street lighting: Within the
existing sidewalks and/or within the space between the
parking and the sidewalk, provide pedestrian-scale
street lights providing bright, clear light for a safe and comfortable pedestrian environment.

Parking-lane-planters provide shade and
wind protection for the sidewalk and parked
cars, and free up additional sidewalk space
for sidewalk dining and street furnishings.

Parklets provide new "temporary" space to
the sidewalk for outdoor dining, or street
furnishings.

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Seville Street Transformation
Proposed Improvements (Nuevo to Wheeler)
With relatively minor reconstruction, the south side of Seville Street (PET Park) could be reconfigured to add headin parking along the length of the park. The existing gutter of the street could remain intact, with decomposed granite or pervious paving finishing the new parking spaces, and shade trees added in planters every 4-5 spaces.

Context & Strategy
Just as the transformations on Arrow Blvd (see also pg. 46) could provide new on-street parking at the south of Fontana's retail core, Seville could be reconfigured along the PET Park as a low-cost way to contribute
a significant amount of new parking (up to 120 new spaces) to the north end of the retail core.

Existing Condition along Seville St with
landscape berms and rows of citrus trees.

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Transformation
Specific recommendations for transforming Seville Ave into a Downtown parking street and attractive edge to the PE Trail Park include:
• Parking edge: One relatively inexpensive way for the City to gain additional parking in the downtown, could be to "cut" new head-in parking stalls into the north edge of PET Park along Seville St, providing upwards of 100 new spaces
between Juniper Ave and Wheeler Ave. This could be
designed as a beautiful, soft "edge" to the park - with shade trees inserted between parking spaces at regular intervals to create parking "bays" of three to five spaces each. These new parking bays could be finished with a pervious material such as decomposed granite (DG) or pervious pavement.

Roundabout at
Nuevo to "bookend" the downtown portion of Seville from the "neighborhood portion."
• New Roundabout at Nuevo And Seville: Mirroring the
roundabout at the corner of Wheeler And Seville, a new
roundabout at Nuevo And Seville would "bookend" this
transformed "parking street", and provide a natural
transition along Seville from a Neighborhood Street west of Nuevo to this more formal civic space in the downtown.

Broad-canopy trees will provide shade
for parked cars, and a variety of pervious
materials can be used for parking spaces.

Soft parking edge could be finished with
decomposed granite.

Additional improvements are anticipated for the PET Park itself, activating it with a variety of new uses and activities in support of downtown (See Goal #3 - An Activity-Rich Downtown).

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Spring Street Improvements
Proposed Improvements (Juniper to Sierra)
Spring Street reconfigured to increase on-street parking with diagonal parking added along one side (alternating sides).

Spring Street could be restriped to include
angled parking on one side to increase the
overall parking supply downtown.

Diagonal parking on a retail street
Context & Strategy
Reconfigure Spring Street to increase parking and
calm traffic: Spring St is an oversized, underutilized street spanning two-blocks in the center of the downtown. With relatively minor interventions, its wide curb-to-curb (50ft) dimension could be reconfigured
to accommodate diagonal parking on one side—which could alternate from one side of the street to the other based on adjacent uses—and parallel on the other, to calm traffic, increase the downtown parking supply, and transform Spring into a valuable address downtown.

Specific recommendations include:
• Orient the diagonal parking to the side of the street that would benefit the most from it. This would in effect, create a "meandering" street which would further calm traffic. • Add street trees in parking lane planters to provide shade and wind protection to the sidewalk and parked cars, calm traffic by visually narrowing
the street, and maintain a wide sidewalk for comfortable pedestrian circulation on both sides of the street.
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North Downtown Gateway
Proposed Improvements (Sierra & Seville)
Context & Strategy
Reconfigure Create a north
Gateway (Plaza) to the Downtown
Core: As the City begins to accomplish the
sorts of transformative improvements
described for the Pacific Electric Trail Park
above, the intersection of Sierra Ave and
Seville Street will become a natural
northern "gateway" into the downtown. In
its current form, all four corners are already
nicely-landscaped open spaces, three of
which are framed by nice buildings, and the
fourth corner (the southwest corner)
adjacent a City-owned opportunity site for
future development. As such, with relatively
minor improvements,
this space could be formalized slightly to
become a Gateway Plaza— announcing
entry into "downtown".

Specific recommendations include:

The intersection of Seville and Sierra is a natural north gateway to the downtown retail core.
• Add bulb-outs into the corners to reduce pedestrian
crossing distance and enclose the gateway plaza.
• Enclose the existing fountains on the east corners of Sierra And Seville with vertical elements such as trellises and shade trees.
• Add shade trees to provide wind and shade protection, and to better define the plaza space.
• Add branding and signage to the plaza to welcome
visitors to the downtown. This could include signage
elements that span Sierra Avenue.

The intersection of Seville and Sierra
Gateway Signage
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Goal 2: Buildings Shape the Public Realm

STRATEGIES FOR PLACE-MAKING
The "outdoor rooms" of the Downtown are defined and lined by the active, attractive facades of its buildings, full of retail shops, restaurants, art galleries, and civic uses. This section focuses on strategies and techniques for shaping new investment in Downtown properties to make Downtown a great, unique place to do business, invest money, and spend time.

Building Patterns
• Buildings engage the street. All new
buildings in the Downtown, including
commercial and mixed-use buildings,
should face the street with main
entrances, shopfronts, and windows
overlooking the street.
• Buildings form a steady street wall.

Most downtown streets should be defined
by a consistent street wall of buildings
built at or near the frontage line one to
four stories in height with commercial
shopfronts or other active uses lining the
ground floor
• Varied massing. While built in a steady
row in plan, buildings are expected to
vary in height and profile, with varied
architecture and restrained, town-scale
massing.
• Varied architecture. Creativity
should be encouraged; mixing
traditional and contemporary
architectural styles that complement
Fontana's historic building stock.

Downtown buildings engaging and framing the
street
A consistent street wall created by adjacent
buildings
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Varied massing and architecture in a downtown
A live-work building with ground-floor retail
creates transitional frontage between a
downtown and traditional neighborhood.
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Building Frontages
• Human scale frontages. The design
of building frontages is critical to
shaping the public realm, welcoming
pedestrians to each building, and
providing an attractive and comfortable
"pedestrian seam" stitching private
buildings to public streets. Downtown
Frontages include:
> Commercial frontages provide clear
entrances with large, transparent,
shaded shopfront windows, ample
lighting, and convenient parking to
display merchandise and welcome
customers.
> Residential frontages include stoops,
porches, terraces, yards, dooryards and
entry courts that welcome visitors while
also providing a degree of frontages
provide additional privacy to groundfloor residential units without blocking the "eyes on the street" that each
dwelling provides to keep the street a
safe and comfortable environment.
> Transitional/flexible frontages —
such as dooryards within shallow
frontage setbacks — can provide "user
adaptable" spaces in which landscape
can provide enough privacy ground
floor housing or hardscape can support
a small ground floor business.
> Non-street frontages — such as
garden courts, forecourts, side courts —
provide additional internal frontage
and semi- private spaces. Such nonstreet frontages may be valuable space for dining, gathering or other uses
related to a given site.

Commercial frontages with floor-to-ceiling windows,
awnings, and comfortable landscaping welcome customers.

Raised stoops create welcoming frontages and maintain
privacy for downtown residents.

A sidecourt provides additional non-street frontage on a site, allowing for new uses.

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Facade Improvements and Signage
Outdated buildings and shopfronts can be transformed
with relatively simple facade improvements, including:
• Windows that are transparent to give
pedestrians a view into the shop, restaurant or
art gallery;
• Awnings, canopies, galleries or arcades that
provide shade and rain protection, and cut the
glare on shopfront windows so customers can
see in;
• Signage expressing the personality of the business
and scaled for the pedestrian visibility.
• Lighting that highlights merchandise and signage,
and casts light onto adjacent sidewalks;
• New smooth stucco and new paint - or
other appropriate refinishing - to refresh
the facade.

Adaptive reuse
Many Downtown buildings which are underutilized or
their original use is obsolete. Such buildings are ideal opportunities for adaptive reuse, warehouses can
become retail and restaurant buildings with
modifications.

Transparent, well-lit commercial facade
Commercial shopfronts that engage the
street.

A tilt-up warehouse transformed into an open shopfront and dining court - Golden Road Brewery, Los Angeles.

Simple but elegant lighting, landscaping
and window treatments reuse this storefont
into a valuable place - Solana Beach, CA.
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Example of sidewalk signs that engage the
pedestrian in a walkable downtown core setting.

Projecting signs area scaled and often use high
contrast to be legible from the sidewalk and from afar.

Wall and window signs may be integrated into
downtown shopfronts on display windows, doors or
within the transom area (as shown).

Example of projecting letters mounted on a shopfront
to enhance architectural archway and arcade.

Example of corridor signage, scaled and designed with
contrasting colors to appeal to passing motorists.
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Downtown infill can come in a variety of forms and
intensities, based on market demand
Infill Development
As Downtown begins to evolve
into an activity and amenity rich
destination, demand for quality
office, retail, and residential
space will begin to overtake the
existing building stock. There
are numerous vacant and
underutilized parcels
downtown that could be
opportunity sites for infill
development, which can come
in a variety of forms:

Illustration of how corner infill buildings can
complete the downtown urban pattern.

Corner mixed-use buildings with open pedestrianoriented frontages • Corner Inftll: There are a number of
opportunities to infill corner conditions in
the Downtown. For example, at the
intersection of Sierra and Arrow there are
four lots that are currently used for
parking, infill buildings could be located.
• Small-Scale Inftll: Small scale infill
buildings that fit on available parcels
throughout Downtown can be vital
components to increasing the mix of use in
the Downtown.

Retail, commercial, and office uses can all
fit in such small scale infill buildings as
well as residential opportunities such as
townhomes and rowhouses.
• Large-Scale Infill: Within the
Downtown, there are several locations—
especially west of Sierra—with a number of
adjacent parcels that are largely
underutilized. Many of these lots consists
of older commercial and tilt-up industrial
buildings or unused parking lots. In
these instances—and as properties
turnover— the City will explore
opportunities for property owners to extract
the maximum value for their properties, and
consider new infill building types that
contribute to the community's vision for a
revitalized Downtown.
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Example of block consolidation with a infill
development of a new hotel, including the adaptive
re-use of an existing warehouse.
• Mixed-use buildings that bring
residents into Downtown. Traditional
mixed-use buildings, with
commercial/retail ground floors and
housing on upper floors, will provide
housing options not yet available in
Fontana can attract new residents who
want a downtown urban lifestyle.
• New housing options to expand the
market. New housing options can be
offered to property owners and
developers, allowing them to provide a
range of for-sale, rental,
market-rate, affordable and live-work units
that appeal to a broad range of household
sizes, ages, income levels and life stages to
respond to and expand current and future
market demand.

Larger-scale infill such as a new hotel could potentially infill the corner of Juniper and Arrow and provide a new hospitality sector to Downtown.

A live-work building with ground-floor retail creates
transitional frontage between a downtown and
traditional neighborhood.

Sample infill rowhouses provide attached single-family housing Attached single-family housing on a shared courtyard

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Coordinating Improvements
At the outset of the ambitious enterprise of rebuilding Downtown Fontana, it will be critically important that each new private sector investment of time and money be aimed at improvements that are consistent with the vision for Downtown, that are coordinated with early public improvements, and that provide good value for the investment. The following strategies are recommended.

Simple facade, landscaping and
lighting improvements to existing
buildings can greatly help catalyze
redevelopment.

Generating activity, not buildings, is the key
to rejuvenating a downtown - activities can
range from art walks, food truck courts, and
regular public events.

1. Start Simply
Small improvements to existing buildings, carefully
done, will do more to convey a change in the
Downtown than larger scale improvements that are
delayed several years or done halfway. A beautiful
new sign or a new paint job on an old building, lovely
new furniture and lights for new dining patios will be
the green shoots of new Downtown.

1.Activity First
Many downtown revitalization efforts focus first on
attracting developers to construct new buildings. That
will be an important aspect of the overall improvement
of Downtown Fontana, but buildings are just
containers for interesting activities. New downtown
zoning will reduce the regulatory hurdles to starting or expanding a business in and existing building, or
constructing a new building. Standards for establishing new businesses on vacant properties using temporary
structures such as trailers, shipping containers or food trucks are included in new downtown development
regulations. If businesses and the customer base
succeeds and grows, the financing required for more
ambitious capital improvements will follow.

Additionally, efforts to revitalize the Downtown
include the renovation of Center Stage to the new Stage Red, which will create a major attraction that will
activate the Civic Core.
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2.Prioritize Frontages
Frontages are the interface between the Downtown’s
public realm and its businesses, the “seam” between the street and the building where people walk, window
shop, and decide where to spend their time and money.

Accordingly, building frontages – including the building facade, display windows, signage, lighting, and in some cases sidewalk dining furniture – are a top priority for reinvestment. The City will provide incentives and
assistance to the extent possible to help business owners and property owners develop and implement sharp new
frontage designs.

3. Focus
Between now and when Downtown is “finished”
will be thousands of feet of streetscape and
frontage improvements, and dozens or hundreds
of new businesses. But in the first few years, it is
likely that only handful of new businesses –
likely restaurants – one or two blocks of street
improvements, and possibly one or two new
buildings will show up. If much or most of these
near-term improvements can be clustered in one
area, they will clearly signal a transformation of
the place rather as one-at-a-time “projects”. It is
recommended that City efforts and resources be
targeted in this way – in close consultation with
the Downtown business and property owner
community – rather than spread around.

Clustering near term improvements in one area
will clearly signal a transformation of the place.

4.Be Opportunistic and Flexible
Notwithstanding the recommendation for focusing
near- term efforts, if a proposal to start a great new
business or construct a beautiful building that
matches the vision for the Downtown shows up
suddenly in an unexpected location, take it. Such
opportunities will not show up every day the City
should consider it.

5.Work Together
Perhaps the most important piece, is that Downtown
businesses and property owners, the City of Fontana,
and all others with a love for Downtown, work
together creatively, resourcefully and proactively to
kick-start the desired transformation.

Prioritize pedestrian-scaled frontages that
engage the sidewalk and public realm.

Focus development and investment in
strategic locations to create synergistic
uses and redevelopment.

Be flexible to property owners and
developers whose vision matches that of
the Downtown Area Plan.
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Enable a variety of activities
to attract new visitors.

Activities should be available throughout
the day and night.

Goal 3: An Activity-Rich Downtown

STRATEGIES
The overarching goal for Downtown Fontana is that over time it become a place filled with a broad spectrum of engaging commercial, civic, cultural and recreational activities that appeal to Residents and visitors of all ages, incomes and ethnic backgrounds, throughout the day and into the evening, throughout the week and on weekends and holidays. All of the important urban design, transportation and management recommendations in this plan are simply aimed at that result.

1. All types of activities: Downtown
has historically been Fontana’s primary
center for civic life, family recreation,
education, employment, cultural activities,
and local commerce, and through the
Fontana Forward process the strong desire
for Downtown to regain that status
emerged over and over. By offering
activities of many types the Downtown
will attract new visitors and regular
customers more often, and sustain their
interest longer.

2.All types of customers: A central strategy of
any successful destination - whether a shopping mall,
resort, or downtown - is to broaden the customer base
by offering a diverse array of choices targeted to
different customer types. Specific customer types that
were mentioned repeatedly in Fontana Forward
workshops included families, young people, senior
citizens, and visitors to the Auto Club Speedway and
Kaiser Medical Center and other nearby destinations.

The recommended mix of indoor and outdoor dining
choices, unique local retail shops, indoor and outdoor
family entertainment, arts and cultural offerings, and
regularly scheduled special events are intended to
appeal to all these customer types.

3.All times of day and evening
The cliche for less than successful downtowns is that
they, “roll up the sidewalks before dinner time,” and the vision for Downtown Fontana is that things are just
getting going at dinner time. Of course the daytime is
expected to be busy too, with breakfast and lunch
restaurants, a range of retail shops, art galleries and service businesses, but Fontana’s long, warm evenings
much of the year are ideal for indoor/ outdoor dining,
entertainment and window shopping late
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Activities and spaces should appear to a
diverse range of ages and interests.
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into the evening. A growing residential population
in surrounding neighborhoods and within the
downtown will be an important factor in giving
Downtown a “live- in” feel that feels safer and more
comfortable that a commercial-only district.

4. Indoor & Outdoor Many great downtowns
thrive in spite of inclement weather much of the year,
by generating enclosure and shelter for their
inhabitants through the design of public streetscapes
and private buildings. Although Fontana’s climate can
be quite hot in the summer, at times chilly in the
winter, and windy much of the year, these are factors
quite easily mitigated by the types of spatial enclosure, shading and wind-breaking envisioned and
recommended by this Plan. The general lack of rainfall
and long warm evenings can be leveraged to make the
sort of comfortable indoor/outdoor environment that
has made many of California’s desert cities (Palm
Springs and Palm Desert in particular) into regional
and even international visitor destinations. Fontana
can do this in its own, unique way.

Sidewalks should support outdoor dining
and other activities where appropriate.

5.Constantly evolving: The most
successful downtowns offer a changing menu
of choices for visitors, to keep regulars
coming back and new customers showing up.

The natural evolution of local businesses
responding to market forces provides such
variety, as do changing shows
in the visual and performing arts and menu
rotations by local restaurants. Special events
provide a great opportunity for bringing
new activities to the Downtown, some of
which may spin off permanent businesses
while others draw weekly, monthly or
seasonal visitors who are then exposed to the
other permanent offerings. A cooperative
management and promotional organization -
as recommended in Section - can provide a
key role in organizing and promoting the
changing and expanding activities of
Downtown Fontana.

Indoor/outdoor spaces woven into streetscapes
and buildings provide added value to the
Downtown.

Sunset on Sierra 2016 brought residents and visitors
to explore Downtown and experience conceptual
improvements to streetscape and core District.
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"Restaurant Row"
Proposed Steps to Creating a Downtown Restaurant District Restaurants activate the public realm by creating social atmosphere, attracting pedestrian traffic to retail areas.

Nuevo Street and the Intersection of
Nuevo and Spring Street, present an
opportunity to develop a food hub of
'Restaurant Row.'
Context
During the stakeholder interviews and Community Workshops, a number of residents expressed that having more dining options in the Downtown should be a top priority for attracting more visitors. Out of that suggestion came the vision of creating a "Restaurant Row" - a concentration of local restaurants located in one location downtown that could create a significant new dining destination, for the area. The hub of Nuevo Ave, and Spring St -- due to a concentration of vacant lots/Cityowned lots, a close proximity to Sierra Ave, Lewis Library, and the PE Trail, and an abundance of available nearby parking -- could be an ideal location to pursue this initiative.

This food hub could start out informally as specific
food "events", such as regular food trucks nights,
where local food trucks could gather at a coordinated
location, or a farmers market featuring a concentration of local food vendors. These could be combined with
other events such as outdoor cinema, a car show, or a
street festival like Sunset on Sierra, to begin to create energy and establish this area as a food &
entertainment district. Over time, this area could
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evolve to attract permanent restaurants from local
entrepreneurs offering a variety of price points and
food types, helping transform Downtown into an "18-
hour-per-day" destination.

Strategies & Actions
Achieving this vision will require a concentrated and
coordinated effort, including:
• Start Small: Start with a monthly food night, and
brand it, to bring local entrepreneurs downtown.

Time the food night in conjunction with other
festivals or events, such as the Sunset on Sierra street festival, or outdoor cinema nights.
• Public Realm Improvements: Focus near-term public
realm improvements on this area, including; street
trees and other shade elements, street furniture,
attractive landscaping, and clean lighting. An
improved and maintained public realm will attract
private investors to open new businesses.
• Parking Holiday: As additional parking on city streets can be added through restriping and reconfiguring
street lanes, temporarily waive or heavily reduce on
site parking requirements for new food establishments
in this area to ease the initial cost of starting.
• Encourage Outdoor Dining: Allow vacant lots, paseos,
and public sidewalks to be used for outdoor dining.

Allow parklets in public rights-of-way.
• Farm to Fork: Promote relationships between local
farmers and local restaurants. Allow and supporting
urban farming ventures that could utilize vacant and
underutilized downtown parcels (including the PE
Trail Park), for truly local food experiences.
• Spread the word: Establish a clear brand for
Restaurant Row, and market it regionally to attract
new customers to Downtown.

Food Truck night in a temporarily closed
parking lot
Sidewalk dining is an effective way to
enliven a street.

Restaurants activate the public realm by
creating vibe and attract pedestrian traffic
to retail areas.

Urban agriculture can contribute to "Farm
to Fork" strategies in a downtown setting.
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"Sunset Theater"
Strategies for transforming underutilized spaces Downtown Creative design solutions can transform "left-over" / underutilized spaces, such as alleys and parking lots, into extremely valuable multi-functional spaces, such as One Colorado, in Old Town Pasadena.

Context
There are currently a number of largely
underutilized "open-spaces" in the downtown,
whether a vacant lot or parking lot, that with some
creativity and minor improvements, could be
transformed into multi-functional spaces that could
make positive contributions to the urban fabric and
activity of the Downtown.

A good example, and near-term opportunity, is the
largely underutilized City owned parking lot at the
corner of Nuevo Ave and Arrow Blvd. Recommended
Key Plan
improvements on both streets (See pages 34-37) could see this area change dramatically in the future, with an influx of streetscape improvements and new parking.

Additionally, this lot is framed interestingly on two sides by relatively "blank" walls of adjacent buildings, already enclosing this space.

The AT&T building in particular, has a "tall" portion in the middle, that would be an ideal face to project
movies onto, and with some small improvements to
the street fronting perimeter of this parking lot, it could double-function an attractively enclosed parking lot,
and as a great outdoor plaza in the heart of the
downtown, that if programmed well, could become a
regional attraction. The good news about this idea, is
that it could happen immediately. While public
improvements to Nuevo and
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of the Sierra and Arrow, and back of AT&T
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Arrow, and landscape improvements to the parking lot
itself would be "icing on the cake," making this a much nicer public space in the long term, the idea/event is
viable with or without them, and could get started and
help activate the downtown right away.

Strategies & Actions
Achieving this vision will require a concentrated and
coordinated effort, including:
• Start Small; Start Soon: The City could partner
with a local organization (such as the Center
Theatre) to host a Summer Cinema series.
• Combine Efforts: Coordinate programming with
other downtown events, such as Food nights
(See "Restaurant Row" on pg. 48 42), Farmers
Markets, and Sunset On Sierra, to name a few.
• Spread the Word: Establish a brand (ie. "Sunset
Theater") for the event, and market it locally and
regionally, to help grow its popularity and
reinforce downtown as an active entertainment
district.
• Improve the Space: Whether immediately or over
time, the City could make simple improvements to
the space (see illustration below), that could
transform this simple parking lot into a multifunctional public plaza in the heart of the downtown. In the short term, the City could work
with AT&T to make very simple improvements to
the back of the building -- as simple as re-painting an unobstructed white rectangle on the back wall -- to
improve the projection quality of the movies.

The City could partner with a local
organization like Center Theater, to host a
summer outdoor cinema series.

Combine efforts with other programmed
activities downtown such as food truck
nights, Sunset on Sierra, etc.

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Civic Park District
Strategies for Activating PET Linear Park
Context
Activate and utilize the Pacific Electric
Trail (PET) park: The Pacific Electric Trail
Park is an amazing amenity/opportunity
for downtown Fontana. The Park was
previously landscaped with a series of
linear "mounds" of earth/sod and groves
of citrus trees, the park has been vastly
underutilized, save Public Works
maintenance. With a series of small, but
well-coordinate interventions, (including
removing some or all of the earth
mounds and citrus trees), this linear park
could be transformed into an organized
series of public spaces, that contribute to
the economic and overall success of the
downtown.

The "Civic Park" District is essentially made up of two streets - Seville Ave And Spring St, a series of public open spaces, and a concentration of civic buildings, including City Hall, the Lewis Library, and the Center Theater.

Activate And Re-utilize PET
Park
Reconfigure Seville And
Spring as Parking Streets (See
Pg XX)
Create a north gateway for the
downtown
Strengthen connection be- tween
Lewis Library and the Downtown
Example of public art on a civic green
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Strategies & Actions
Recommendations for kickstarting the evolution of this
important part of the downtown include:
• Re-Align And activate the Pacific Electric Trail:

Presently, as it goes through downtown, the PE
Trail runs along the back walls/fences of vacant/
underutilized light-industrial uses along Spring
Street, and is perceived to feel unsafe due to a
lack of "eyes on the (trail)". In some cases—
if/when new development comes along Spring
Street and it could provide frontage onto the
park, which could be a beneficial location for a
trail, particularly if new development comes in
the form of restaurants that could have outdoor
patios that open out onto the trail. However, in
other stretches, it may be preferable for the
alignment of the trail to shift to along the edge of
Seville—particularly as it comes to
the intersections of Juniper and
Sierra— so that users of the trail can
easily cross those streets via the
existing crosswalks.

PE Trail - Existing Condition
SIERRA
Re-aligned PE Trail as it approaches Sierra Ave
(Drawing is conceptual)
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Illustration showing the realignment of the PET to the north edge of the park along the reconfigured "parking edge" of Seville Ave. Improvements to the PET Park proper could accommodate a variety of new activities including outdoor recreation, urban agriculture, etc.

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The PE Trail can be activated with a variety of recreation amenities.

Urban Gardens
Temporary Street Tree Nursery
• Active outdoor recreation: One strategy for activating the park would be to provide facilities and amenities
for outdoor recreation. The City could install, (and/or allow another organization to install/ manage) a variety of facilities, including small soccer fields, sand
volleyball or tennis courts, lawn bowling, horseshoe
pits, etc. In some cases, these facilities could be installed in conjunction with of new development along the
north side of the PET Park on Seville. For example, a
new bar or restaurant could install a sand volleyball
court or horseshoe pits as an amenity for its patrons.
• Urban agriculture: The City could designate some
portion(s) of the park where a range of urban garden/
agricultural uses could be allowed. Some examples could include:
> Urban gardens to support a localized "Restaurant
Row": garden "plats" could be designated to
individual restaurants to grow produce they could
serve to patrons.
> Temporary street tree nursery: In support of the effort to restore the urban tree canopy on a number
Fontana's downtown Streets, a portion of the PET
Park could be used on a near-term basis to grow /
mature the trees that could later be transplanted as
street trees, at a fraction of the cost of buying more
mature street trees at the time of streetscape
reconstruction.
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New Reading Garden
Potential New Library
Entry on Sierra
3 Miller Park
Outdoor Recreation
Facilities
The intersection of Seville and Sierra is a natural north gateway to the Downtown Retail Core.

Lewis Library - main entry fronts Miller Park
Example of a reading garden
• Improve connectivity from Lewis Library to Sierra
Ave and the Pacific Electric Trail: Lewis Library is a
beautiful new civic building that terminates the view east on Spring Street. In its current form, the "Front" of
Lewis library is on the east side, oriented toward the
parking between the library and Miller Park, effectively, facing its back and its
side respectively, toward Sierra Ave and the Pacific Electric Trail. With some creative and bold moves, Lewis Library could play a much more significant role in anchoring and activating the Civic Park area, and help stimulate the
growth of the downtown.

Specific recommendations include:
i. Actively pursue a new entry to the Lewis Library from Sierra Avenue.
ii. Install a new reading garden on the north side of
Lewis Library extending into the Pacific Electric Trail Park. This could be a secured, enclosed outdoor
space, protected from the sun and wind by large
shade trees that could be a comfortable outdoor
space for reading, meditation, picnicking etc., and
could even be rented out or reserved for special
events such as weddings, parties, and the like.

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Centralized Downtown Management
Strategies for Managing an Active Downtown
State Street in Santa Barbara is one of the most successful retail main streets in California.

Its continued success is actively managed by the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization.

Context:

The most successful retail centers and visitor
destinations are centrally managed and actively
promoted. From
the 1960s through the 1980s shopping malls gradually
surpassed downtowns as the place to go, the place to
shop, the place to spend time and money. They did this
in large measure by doing a much better job of collective advertising for their tenants, organizing a convenient
shared parking supply, maintaining high levels of
cleanliness and
Shopping malls are actively managed, with
sophisticated branding, maintenance, and
marketing programs.

Downtown districts incorporate wellmanaged branding and marketing programs.
order, attracting merchants that met local demand,
and programming special events and promotional
activities.
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Strategies & Actions
Since the 1990s downtowns throughout California
and around the country have been leveling that
playing field by creating downtown associations of
merchants and
property owners provide comparable levels of
maintenance, management and promotion. Once that
disadvantage is neutralized, their intrinsic advantages – being a real place, with real history, and unique local business rather than
the same old chains – can lift them back up to a
dominant position in the marketplace of places.
• Start and Fund a Downtown Association: A top
level, short term priority for reinvigorating
Downtown Fontana’s economy and revitalizing it as
the place to go will be the creation and funding of
such a Downtown Association. The City of Fontana
has committed to assisting and supporting the
formation of a Downtown Association, but business
owners and property owners who have a vested
interest the Downtown’s success must be active
participants to drive it forward.
> Downtown Manager: The City will assign a staff
member to act as the single point of contact with
downtown property owners, merchants and
potential developers or investors, and to work
with them
in forming an Association. An initial Association
composed of interested volunteers can determine
initial priorities for action, but sustained success
will require a governance structure and funding
stream.
> Business Improvement District (BID): A
Business Improvement District (BID) is probably
the simplest and most common form or
organization for this purpose, and can be funded
by supplemental taxes on businesses and/or
supplemental taxes on
property owners (PBID). This surcharge will fund
the maintenance and operation of the downtown
public realm (streets, alleys, plazas, parking lots) in the same way that Common Area Maintenance
(CAM) fees
do so in shopping malls. That revenue stream then
enables the Association to hire a part or full-time
professional manager, with expertise in cost
effective maintenance procedures, parking
management, stakeholder engagement,
customer satisfaction, and special event
planning and execution.
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The Downtown Berkeley Association, a non-profit
funded by downtown property owners, manages
all public realm and landscaping improvements
to support welcoming and prosperous city center.

Originally designated as a central parking district,
the Lancaster BLVD Association now functions as a
PBID, attracting thousands of visitors annually for
shopping, dining, employment and special events.

The Downtown Providence
Improvement District works side-by-side
with local businesses to provide
ongoing cleaning maintenance, and
information officers.

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Goal 4: Park-Once District

STRATEGIES
An adequate and easy to use supply of customer, visitor and employee parking will be critical to growing existing and new Downtown businesses. The following "park once" strategy is recommended cost effectively meet parking demand, encourage customers to explore the Downtown on foot, and unburden individual property and business owners from providing their own parking.

A shared, managed parking supply.

In collaboration with Downtown businesses, residents
and property owners, the City will take charge of
managing the shared parking supply over time, to
ensure an adequate downtown parking supply that
balances the needs of visitors/customers and local
residents. This includes:
• Implement a "park-once" strategy. A Park
Once strategy weaves together convenient,
attractive, and easy-to-find parking facilities into
the Downtown. It provides the triple-benefit of
reducing “internal traffic” by encouraging
motorists to park their cars once for multiple
destinations and organizing and managing
parking to specific user-groups (residents, visitors,
shoppers, employees, etc.), and getting customers
outoftheircares and shopping on foot.
• Provide wayfinding to parking areas. A
perceived lack of parking downtown discourages
many people from shopping Downtown, despite the
actual large number of available on- and off-street
spaces. A simple, clear, and attractive system of
wayfinding is needed to help customers located
available parking.
• Quality, flexible design of parking areas.

Parking lots, by nature are designed with efficiently in mind, trying to maximize the amount of spaces they
can supply, however, this does not mean that they
should be exclusively designed for cars. These large
open spaces can be multi-functional, if designed and
detailed creatively, and accommodate a flexible range
of activities, such as community festivals, markets and even outdoor movies.
• Improve on-street parking. The wide streets of
the Downtown represent underutilized public
property. On many streets, simple restriping of
parking, and on specific streets, more elaborate
reconfigurations, can add approximately 300 net new
parking spaces to the downtown supply, within
existing rights of way.

Well-designed streetscapes provide
ample convenient parking, shading and
wind protection for pedestrians
A clearly defined parking and
wayfinding system is a simple way to
increase parking utilization and
walkability in the Downtown
A well-managed public realm that
prioritizes pedestrians with ample parking,
signage, furnishings and design elements.
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User-friendly parking strategies in the Downtown range from improving wayfinding, allowing flexible uses of existing parking areas, restriping and reconfiguring on-street spaces increasing access and usability of existing public lots, identifying shared parking opportunities, and determining future structure locations. • Identify potential shared / multi-use parking
areas. Underutilized and single-use parking lots
should be managed as shared public parking (or for
other uses) after regular hours of use.
• Regulation & Enforcement: Implement time
limitations for prime parking spaces on
downtown streets, and issue overnight permits for
resident parking on neighborhood streets,
ticketing those who do not comply.
• Long-Term Parking Solutions: With the
goal and expectation of continued and long-term
success Downtown, parking demand will grow
over time. In the longer term, this could suggest
the demand for structured parking, and Exhibit
X.5 identifies two potential locations, either of
which could serve the downtown area well.
"Ramblas" parking in a center median
allows a City to recycle portions of wide
right-of-ways to be used for two-way
diagonal parking or optional event space,
while contributing to traffic-calming.

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Goal 5: Clear Branding And Wayfinding

STRATEGIES
Every recommendation in this Plan is related to "branding" the Downtown - positioning it as a one-of-a-kind, authentic destination. The "brand": Downtown Fontana will be its perceived identity to visitors based on its appearance, amenities, and activities. As new improvements, activity and energy starts to transform Downtown, an important unifying programmatic "layer" to help organize, "package", and advertise this success will be a clear branding and wayfinding system.

Establish a Downtown Branding &
Wayfinding System.

Whether individuals arrive in the Downtown by foot,
car, bicycle and public transit, they should: 1) know
that they have arrived to a real place, and 2) be able to navigate themselves around with relative ease. This
requires a clear and coordinated system of branding,
signage, and design elements, including:
• Develop Identity & Branding Graphics. Many great
Historic Route 66 signage directing visitors
to Downtown Fontana, Circa 1929.

Fontana's existing wayfinding program
should evolve as more destinations arrive
downtown.

Example of downtown directory and
wayfinding signage.
downtowns and districts develop specific branding
graphics and logos that can reinforce the
placemaking of a district, and can be used for district marketing. These graphics can be widely used,
incorporated in everything from street furniture to
specific signage elements.
• Market the Downtown Regionally. Creative
Downtown marketing campaigns can allow
merchants and restaurateurs to compete on an
equal footing with shopping centers and other
regional attractions.
• District Maintenance. A well-organized program
of public realm maintenance and management will
ensure that Downtown remains a clean, attractive
place to shop, visit, and do business.
• Evolve the Downtown Wayftnding Program.

As new "destinations" arrive Downtown, the
Downtown Wayfinding Program will need to evolve.

An immediate need is to provide clear wayfinding to
shared parking lots. Wherever possible, wayfinding
elements should incorporate Downtown identity
graphics to reinforce the district.
• Encourage Variety, Creativity, and
Coordination. There are numerous tools,
strategies, and techniques for branding, marketing,
and wayfinding that can be utilized in the
downtown. What is most important is that efforts are
coordinated reinforce the Downtown brand.
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District branding as banners installed on lightposts,
and as placards installed into the sidewalk.

District logo incorporated into street furnishings to
reinforce the branding of the district.

An information kiosk for downtown Baton Rouge. Downtown Wayfinding printed on the sidewalks in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ
Examples of District Gateway Signage Elements
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Getting Started: Downtown Core
This section is for early action items that can be done or started within a year or two of adoption of the plan and that are not expensive or require major changes to the City's entitlement process.

ACTION WHO DOES IT?

1. Downtown Business Improvement District: The City
will work with Downtown business and property owners
(collectively “owners”) and other interested parties to for a Business Improvement District (BID) that will
partner with the City in planning and financing the
cooperative management, maintenance and promotion
of the Downtown as a significant regional destination.

City/Owners

2. 1. Code Update/Pink Zone: The City will prepare, adopt and implement updated zoning and design guidance for the
Downtown. This will include permit process streamlining and near-term reduction in “red tape” required to
establish or expand a business that contributes to the
reanimation of the Downtown core as a lively destination.

City

3. Catalytic Restaurant Project: The City will prepare an Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a developer partner for the public/private development of one or more new
restaurants on the vacant lot across Sierra from the Lewis Library and on the existing parking lot to the west. This project might include some portion of the Spring and
Seville Street improvements as well.

City

4. 2. Parking/Wayfinding Signage: The City will prepare a design for a system of branding and wayfinding signage
for the Downtown. The emphasis of this program will be
to help visitors find parking and their destinations,
while build a visual identity for the Downtown as a
unified destination. This program will build on the
existing Civic Center Branding program.

City

3. Management And Maintenance: The Downtown Manager
will efficiently coordinate and oversee downtown projects and address needs overtime. The Downtown Manager
will maintain a relationship between the business owners and Chamber of Commerce, as well as residents and
visitors, with the goal of providing seamless upkeep and improvements of the streets and public realm.

City

5. Façade/Frontage Improvement Program: Working
closely with the BID, the City will initiate a program to provide design and/or construction financing assistance to property owners to improve the architecture, signage and lighting of their facades, and to introduce
appropriate outdoor furnishings and accouterments
along street frontages.

City/Owners
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6.3. Management And Maintenance: The Downtown Manager
will efficiently coordinate and oversee downtown projects and address needs overtime. The Downtown Manager
will maintain a relationship between the Downtown
Association, business owners and Chamber of Commerce,
as well as residents and visitors, with the goal of providing seamless upkeep and improvements of the streets and
public realm.

City/Owners
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Note: "Owners" refers, collectively, to business owners and property owners.

All actions are anticipated to include collaboration/cooperation between the City, owners, and other interested organizations and individuals.

ACTION WHO DOES IT?

7. Sunset Theater Plaza Improvements: The City will fund, design and construct improvements to the existing public parking lot at the northwest corner of Arrow Boulevard and Nuevo Avenue. Improvements should include low walls and tree rows around the perimeter, and small corner entry plaza. Permission from AT&T to make the east wall of their building suitable for projecting movies should be included, and ideally new murals on the blank walls of buildings to the north and east (Bank of America) would occur simultaneously.

City/Owners/Local
Businesses

8.4. Spring and Seville Street Improvements: The City will fund, design and construct streetscape improvements to Spring Street and Seville Street between Sierra Avenue and Juniper Avenue. Improvements will focus on restriping to add parking and improving sidewalks and street tree plantings. Phasing may be dictated by funding constraints, and if so should start at Sierra and move west as funds are available.

City Completed

9. Sierra Avenue Street Improvements: The City – potentially with funding support from the BID – design and construct street improvements on Sierra Avenue, from Orange Street to Arrow Boulevard. Improvements will focus on adding new canopy trees in the median and in new parking lane planters, and on upgrading the level and quality of street lighting. An initial phase of parking/ wayfinding signage should be included as part of this project, if not prior to it.

City

10. Pacific Electric Trail Improvements: The City will work with San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) to redesign the Pacific Electric Trail between Juniper Avenue and the police department roundabout. Recommended elements include but are not limited to community gardens, urban agriculture related to new restaurants, shady park areas for passive recreation, and active recreation facilities such as beach volleyball, fitness courses, or bocce ball and shuffleboard.

City/County

11. Library Plaza: Work with the County to explore the possibility of providing a new entry to the library facing Sierra Avenue, and the improvement of the front yard area as a shady forecourt. A potential outdoor reading area within a secure patio/court on the north side of the library, and improved, shaded sidewalks along the east and south edges of the library should also be explored.

County/City

6. Pedestrian Plaza: The City will create a pedestrian plaza on Sierra Avenue to create a local and regional destination. Recommended features include outdoor dining, bike planes, public activities, art and attractive landscaping. Architecture along the plaza should be attractive and designed to engage with the public space with enhanced entries and amenities.

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Gateway Corridors
Bringing People Into The Downtown
Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Avenue
are the primary Corridors to
Downtown Fontana, carrying large
volumes of vehicular traffic through
and into the Downtown Core. This
plan adopts the General Plan's "Livable
Corridors Strategy" envisioning future
street improvements and infill
development along Foothill and
Sierra—including new, high-quality
retail and commercial services, offices
and employment, and housing of
various types mixed together—to
provide walkable, human-scale
patterns that further connect the
downtown to adjoining
neighborhoods.

In order for this transformation to
occur, it will be necessary to redesign
and calm segments of Foothill and
Sierra to create attractive streetscapes
that accommodate a variety of uses and
activities, and a mix of pedestrians,
bicycles, cars and public transit within
the Downtown area. This strategy is
organized into the following
high-level goals:

Brand Boulevard in Glendale, California, functions as a Livable Corridor with a diverse mix of uses, intensities and streetscape elements that contribute to an attractive and safe public realm.
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EXHIBIT X.6 DOWNTOWN CORRIDORS

FOOTHILL
FOOTHILL / ROUTE 66

CORRIDOR
ARROW

DOWNTOWN
CORE

MERRILL
SOUTH
SIERRA

CORRIDOR
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Goal 1: Foothill Blvd Gateway Leveraging its
high traffic volume as commercial asset, the
segments of Foothill Boulevard approaching
Sierra Avenue in either direction will be
transformed into highly-visible gateways
designed to "funnel" (or "direct") visitors
and into the Downtown Core. Using skillful
urban design and placemaking strategies, and
harkening back to some of the original Route
66 design characteristics, its outdated
commercial highway design and
development patterns of this important node
can be transformed to create a significant
north gateway to Downtown.

Goal 2: South Sierra Ave Gateway From I10 to Metrolink, south Sierra Avenue is the primary Corridor into Downtown. The
transformation of this corridor over time,
including new mixed-use development,
streetscape improvements, and branding
& wayfinding signage along Sierra—
growing in intensity and formality as one
approaches downtown -- will intuitively
"funnel" visitors into the center of Fontana,
with the potential for formal gateway
elements at Santa Fe Park announcing
arrival to the Downtown proper.

Goal 3: Organized Corridor Infill The main
corridors in and around Downtown,
represent some of the biggest opportunities
for significant infill of commercial, mixeduse, and housing of various forms and intensities close to the Downtown Core.

Key to the success of this anticipated infill
in support of the Downtown Core, is that it
be well organized and coordinated, so that
each new "project" contribute to the overall
walkable network of blocks, streets and
open spaces, and that it be attractively
designed to contribute to the look, feel, and
character of the Downtown.

Prominent corner buildings should enhance and
announce the arrival into the Downtown Core.

Corridor streetscape improvements will support new
mixed-use developments, access and wayfinding, and
safety for visitors in the Downtown.

Corridor infill of various types and mixed uses should
contribute to a walkable network of blocks and spaces.
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Goal 1: Foothill Blvd Gateway

STRATEGIES
Conceptual Illustration of Foothill Blvd approaching Sierra Ave, including streetscape/landscape improvements, corner gateway buildings, and the idea of future frontage lanes to support corridor-fronting infill development.

Foothill Blvd and Sierra Ave are high-volume, major east/west and north/south cross-town (and regional) corridors that intersect just north of the Downtown Core, with future regionalserving bus transit anticipated along Foothill in near future. With thoughtful planning, quality infill development, attractive public realm improvements, and clear branding and wayfinding signage, this highly-visible node has the potential to transform over time into a significant Gateway into Downtown, a strategy vital to its long-term economic success.

Strategies for catalyzing this transformation include:
• Streetscape improvements, including comfortable sidewalks, enhanced lighting, landscaping and street furnishings that better serve pedestrians, cyclists, bus and public transit users, in addition to existing motorists.
• Quality commercial and residential infill, generally increasing in intensity as it approaches Foothill/Sierra. New buildings should be located close to the street with direct access provided from the sidewalk, and parking typically located behind the buildings to create a more urban environment at this node than typically experienced along the corridor. • Gateway branding and wayfinding
elements that market and direct
travelers to Downtown.
• New connections across Foothill
(and Sierra) that provide
neighborhoods parallel to and
north of the Foothill corridor with
more, and improved linkages to the
Downtown Core.

The diagram to the left shows the intersection
of Sierra and Foothill. Infill and Improvements
increase in intensity as one approaches the
intersection of Foothill & Sierra, signaling
arrival into an urban place. Added gateway
branding and wayfinding signage will direct
traffic toward the Downtown Core.(Drawing is
conceptual)
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While most of foothill has seven lanes of traffic,
there are stretches as shown above, where the
corridor reduces to four lanes due to historic
buildings, there is a desire for these buildings to
remain.

Actions
Specific actions in support of this transformation
include:
• Maintain Four lanes on foothill: Design and
implement complete streets improvements that
maintain the historic four lane configuration (two
lanes each way) within approximately one mile east
and west of Sierra Avenue, contributing to the more
urban environment of this gateway node.
• Landscape & Streetscape Improvements: Add
landscaped medians in Sierra and Foothill with large
canopy trees to visually narrow / enclose these wide
streets.
• Improve & complete sidewalks: Ensure a
continuous, comfortably-wide sidewalk, buffered
from traffic with landscaped parkways and planters,
and in some cases parked cars, along the corridors.
• Gateway branding & wayfinding elements:

Provide gateway elements on Foothill Blvd directing
and welcoming visitors to the Downtown area. On
Foothill in particular, these elements are encouraged
to include original Route 66 design characteristics,
including neon lights, and signage.
• Gateway buildings: Allow increased building
height and intensity on the 4 corners of Foothill and
Sierra, to incentive redevelopment with prominent
buildings that define & establish this gateway node.
• Frontages: Encourage/require buildings face to
provide appropriate frontages onto the
street/sidewalk. Specific Frontage Types,
appropriate to specific commercial, residential, and
street type conditions and characteristics, are
provided in full in the Downtown Development
Code.

Add a landscaped and tree lined median
along Foothill, to add shade and enclosure,
and contribute to the urban environment of
this gateway node.

Provide comfortably-wide sidewalks,
buffered from traffic by landscaping and
parked cars, to increase commercial activity
and pedestrian comfort and safety.

Modern re-interpretations of Route 66-era
designs incorporated into a commercial district—
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Goal 2: South Sierra Ave Gateway

STRATEGIES
The Sierra Corridor south of Downtown, is a
high-volume, fast-moving four lane road,
fronted by a patchwork of shopfronts, strip
commercial centers, used car dealerships, and
fast food restaurants, and is anticipated to
change significantly over time. With careful
planning, coordinated infill development and
public realm improvements, this segment can be
a valuable gateway for the Downtown Core,
gradually transitioning the design character and
travel speed of the corridor to those supportive
of a walkable, urban mixed-used environment.

Concept Plan for the South Sierra Gateway (Drawing
is Conceptual)
Chaffey College is located at the intersection of
Merrill and Sierra, with plans for its expansion
along west side of Sierra, including the
possibility of commercial, housing and mixeduse infill development in the near to mid-term future— that would be within easy walking
distance of Metrolink and Downtown.

As such, this segment of Sierra is envisioned
as a hub for education and job creation,
prioritizing new infill and business
development that supports the growth of the
college, young professionals and other
employment-related uses. Sample uses
include student housing, mixed-use
commercial and retail, R&D, live- work,
multi-tenant and start-up business incubator
spaces. Altogether, these uses will coalesce as
the south anchor of Downtown, driving new
customers and economic growth into the
Downtown Core.

The transformed South Sierra Corridor will be
characterized by wider, more shaded sidewalks,
steady flows of moderate-speed traffic,
convenient customer parking, varied shopfronts
and attractive residences in support of the
college and Downtown. Sierra and Merrill will
serve as the face of the college, with convenient
pedestrian entrances, new bus stops and bicycle
routes that strengthen connections between the
college, Metrolink station, the Downtown Core
and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Actions
Specific actions in support of this transformation include:
• Public Realm Improvements: Add large-canopy
street trees, enhanced landscaping and lighting, and
comfortable street furniture that calm traffic, that
improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and comfort,
and calm traffic as it approaches the Downtown
Core.
• Infill Development: Incentivize quality new
corridor- fronting infill development (housing and
commercial) in vacant and underutilized parcels
along Sierra.
• Gateway branding & wayfinding elements:

Add branding and wayfinding elements that signal
arrival to Downtown. Santa Fe Park, highly visible
after traveling over the railroad tracks just south of
Orange Way, could be modified with landscape
improvements and branding and gateway elements
to become a formal gateway into the Downtown
Core.
• Pedestrian and Bicycle amenities: Prioritize
bicycle parking, car-sharing and bike-sharing
services, sheltered bus stops, widened sidewalks,
and mid-block pedestrian crossings in the segments
from Chaffey College to Downtown, in support of
increased student/ pedestrian activity.
• Market "mode-shift" alternatives in
support of Downtown: Identify strategies,
branding, and incentives that will influence
"mode-shift" away from passenger vehicles and
encourage greater use of Metrolink, Omnitrans,
local public transit, pedestrian and bicycle
routes to bring new customers to Downtown.

A complete streetscape that prioritizes
pedestrians and enhances traffic calming
Strategically placed and clearly marked
pedestrian crossings effectively contribute
to a comfortable, safe public realm.

Modern transit facilities with comfortable
amenities encourage greater use.

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Goal 3: Corridor Infill

STRATEGIES
Many existing blocks adjacent the
downtown corridors, because of the
original rural/agricultural subdivision
patterns of Fontana, are very large, and
not generally walkable. These blocks
contain a number of large, vacant and
underutilized parcels -- opportunistically
located in and around Downtown -- that
provide significant opportunity-sites
for substantial commercial, residential
and mixed-use infill development, that
will provide new conveniently-located
housing and increased economic
activity in support of Downtown.

Adopting the General Plan's Livable
Corridors Strategy, all new corridorinfill should be coordinated -- prioritizing intensity and at key
gateway nodes (See Goals 1 & 2) -- and
predominantly street- fronting,
providing pedestrian access from the
street/sidewalk to contribute
to the walkable network of blocks
New corridor zoning will allow a full spectrum of market-driven (corridor-appropriate) development types in a range of scales, characters, and uses.
streets, and open spaces in and
around Downtown.
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Strategies & Actions
Specific strategies and actions include:
• Zone for Mixed-Use Corridors: Update
zoning along Downtown corridors to allow
a full spectrum of market-driven
development types where building form,
location, and frontage is regulated—rather
than building use—to generate active and
attractive downtown corridors that
accommodate a range of uses, services, and
activities.
• Subdivide Large Downtown Blocks:

Where possible and practical, subdivide
large blocks to provide additional
connectivity between corridors and adjacent
neighborhoods, as well as unlock new
development potential on underutilized
land in and around the downtown.
• Prioritize Street-Fronting Inftll: New
infill development should be located close
to the street/sidewalk, contributing to a
consistent urban pattern along the corridors.

Unlike the Downtown Core, where a
continuous "street wall" is desired,
buildings along the corridors will more
typically have spaces between them, with
parking organized behind and/or beside
them. (See Illustration to the right).

A wide range of styles characters and uses can be
appropriate along the corridors.

Conceptual infill along Foothill, adding new mid-block
connectivity, and locating new buildings close to the
street with parking located at the back and/or side.

Typical corridor commercial block pattern —
buildings separated by drives and surface parking
lots
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• Prioritize New Development and
Improvements at Gateways:

Prioritize/ concentrate building intensity
(taller and closer to the street) and focused
public realm improvements, on corridor
segments approaching gateway nodes (i.e.
the intersection of Foothill and Sierra). As
the corridor gradually becomes more
urban approaching Downtown, it will
signal to drivers that they are arriving to a
significant "place."
• Require "Corridor-Appropriate"
Housing Types: Balance the goal of street
fronting infill development along the corridors
with the need for additional privacy for
residential units due to the higher traffic
volumes and speeds along the corridors. While
direct visitor access from the street/sidewalk
should be required, residential units can be
arranged around semi-private courts, open
spaces (that could be secured with gates), and
dooryards—or can be accessed internally
via an entry lobby—that open(s) to the
street/ sidewalk.
• Improve the Public Realm: Wherever
possible/ practical, take measures to include
public realm improvements -- comfortablywide sidewalks, shaded by canopy trees, with appropriate street furnishings (benches, bike
racks, trash receptacles, etc...) and buffered
from traffic by well-landscaped planters, and
on-street parking (where applicable) -- as part
of new development agreements. This should
done carefully, and be balanced with the goal
of streamlining the development process for
potential investors in the Downtown.

FOOTHILL
Prominent new buildings at the intersection of
Foothill & Sierra help define this gateway.

New multi-family residential buildings fronting
the street with paseos and walks providing
visitor access from the street to apartments, and
resident parking at the rear of the complex.

Courtyard buildings along Sierra create a semi
public space and buffer residences from the
main living area apartments.
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Gateway corner buildings create a Prominent mixed-use residential building with an active ground-floor that engages the public
realm
Example of a multifamily alley-accessed building provides semi-private courtyards and creates a buffer between
residents and the adjacent corridor.

Multifamily housing calibrated to students and young
professionals may be considered near Chaffey College and the Metrolink Station Area.

Townhomes above ground-floor retail along a
major corridor
Corridor buildings should integrate public realm
improvements such as widened sidewalks, canopy
trees, street furnishings and related amenities.
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Getting Started: Gateway Corridors
This section is for early action items that can be done or started within a year or two of adoption of the plan and that are not expensive or require major changes to the City's entitlement process.

ACTION WHO DOES IT?

1. Gateway Signage: The City will prepare a comprehensive graphics program for Downtown branding, identity and
wayfinding, including gateway landmarks and directional signage on Foothill Boulevard, Arrow Boulevard and
Sierra Avenue, directing and welcoming visitors to
Downtown. Gateway signage will be implemented as
funding is available, in coordination with streetscape
improvements.

City

2. Code Update: The City will prepare, adopt and implement updated zoning and design guidance for the Gateway
Corridors to help ensure that infill development
contributes to the new Downtown Gateway character
of these key corridor segments. This will include unique Route 66 Guidelines for Foothill Boulevard, as well as
permit process streamlining and near-term reduction in
“red tape” required for infill development or to establish or expand businesses that contribute to Downtown Gateway
place-making.

City

3. Foothill Boulevard Improvements: The City will
prepare a Foothill Boulevard master plan that
includes a new four-lane Downtown Gateway
segment with enhanced pedestrian facilities and
landscape, extending approximately one mile east
and west of Sierra Avenue. Improvements will be
implemented through catalytic public investments as
funds are available and by developers as projects
occur.

City

4. Transit Stop Improvements: The City will work
collaboratively with Omnitrans and property owners
adjacent to planned bus station locations to design safe, comfortable pedestrian access and waiting areas
surrounded by neighborhood-serving commercial uses
that help provide a secure 18-hour environment.

City/Omnitrans

5. Neighborhood Connectivity: In conjunction with Foothill Boulevard and Transit Stop improvements, the City will
work collaboratively with existing property owners,
developers, and residents of adjoining neighborhoods
to seek opportunities to provide new direct pedestrian, bicycle, and in some cases vehicular connections from
the neighborhoods to businesses along the corridor, to
support the businesses and shorten trips.

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"In-Town" Neighborhoods
Enhancing Neighborhoods Near Downtown
Concurrent with new activities, infill
and economic investment in
Downtown, will be an increased
demand for new housing, in a variety
of forms, conveniently located within a
walkable and bikable distance to
Downtown. While the original
neighborhoods to the east of
Downtown are well established, with
little near-term change anticipated, the
large blocks west of Downtown -- in
particular those just west of Juniper
Ave, south of Foothill
Blvd—contain many large, vacant or
underutilized parcels that a prime
locations for well-organized,
neighborhood
infill housing, in a variety of intensities, forms, and configurations, based on market-demand and best neighborhood-planning practices, as described more fully in this Section. Further, mixed use developments combining commercial and residential land uses are to be encouraged in the Downtown.

A key opportunity of this plan is to ensure predictable infill development types that contribute to an active, attractive, walkable downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, and inject new residents (and as a result, new customers) into the immediate Downtown area. Without proper guidelines and development standards, the market might otherwise just "fill-up" many of these high-value opportunity sites with low-density, auto-oriented housing types that do little more than add traffic congestion Downtown Area, as opposed to evolving an "in- town" neighborhood fabric catered to residents who value being able to walk or bike to local businesses, restaurants, and transit, in the activity-rich downtown. 1848 220
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The vision for these neighborhoods is very similar to the patterns existing in many of California's best cities,
where single family detached homes are seamlessly
intermixed with a variety of neighborhood-scaled multifamily housing types, in calm, quiet, pedestrian-scaled blocks defined by tree-lined streets and shared open
spaces. Top level goals for pursuing this vision include:

Goal 1: Shady Neighborhood Streets and
Open Spaces
The early founders of many towns throughout
California understood how to design neighborhoods
that sheltered their residents from the often harsh sun and winds, providing streets lined with trees in
parkways, planters, and medians and parks full of
big shade trees. These low-speed street environments
are inherently safe for pedestrians, and add a great
deal of value to properties that front them.

Goal 2: Neighborhood-Scale Blocks
Essential to creating neighborhoods that are walkable,
bikable, active and safe, and that accommodate a
range of neighborhood-scale development types, is
starting with a highly connected network of blocks
and streets that are designed for, and appropriately
scaled to pedestrians, while still accommodating
efficient vehicular and transit circulation.

Goal 3: Neighborhood-Scale Buildings
All buildings, large and small, are made up of houseform and neighborhood scale massing elements, and all are street-facing, with frontages scaled to the
pedestrian. These frontages provide a degree of
privacy for the residents while providing direct
access for visitors, as well as adding "eyes on the
street" for safety and security.

Existing street trees on Nuevo Avenue
effectively frame the street while providing
privacy to local residents.

Single family homes comprise the majority
of neighborhoods surrounding Downtown.

New housing will complement these
existing neighborhoods in size, scale and
architectural style.

Attached single-family homes in a
traditional neighborhood setting
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Residential streets should comfortable
and safe.

Goal 1: Shady Streets And Open Spaces

STRATEGIES
In-town neighborhoods will be defined by an
active network pedestrian-scaled blocks, streets,
and open spaces, comfortably designed with
continuous sidewalks, attractive landscaping,
and sheltered from the sun and wind by largecanopy shade trees, to encourage walking and biking, while accommodating traffic at low to
moderate speeds. This interconnected network
will accommodate, and in some cases unlock,
development potential for a variety of new
housing types all within a short walking or
biking distance to the activity-rich Downtown.

Ensure neighborhood streets balance the needs
of all modes.

Unique tree species can be planted on individual
neighborhoods streets to define and differentiate
them from each other.

Strategies & Actions
Key elements of this strategy include:
• Calm neighborhood streets: "Right-size"
neighborhood street widths with reduced lane
widths (10ft max), corner bulb-outs and midblock crossings, where appropriate, and implementing other Complete Streets strategies,
as described in the Downtown Core.
• Line streets with shade trees: All
neighborhood streets will be lined with largecanopy shade trees in parkways or planters to provide shade/wind protection for pedestrians,
and to visually-narrow the street, further
calming traffic. Select unique tree species on
individual streets to define and differentiate
each neighborhood.
• Make streets comfortable and safe for
bikes and pedestrians: Ensure all streets are
walkable/ bikable with continuous sidewalks,
and appropriate bicycle facilities (such as
sharrows or dedicated lanes) on busier streets.
• Provide a variety of neighborhoodserving parks & open spaces: Incorporate pocket parks, neighborhood greens and parks
within short, walkable distances from all new
residential development.
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• Make parks and open spaces multifunctional and safe: Design all parks and open spaces to accommodate a variety
of uses and activities, including informal
meeting places, children's play areas,
community events, outdoor recreation and
organized sports. These spaces should be
attractive, safe and comfortable—with
trees providing shade and wind protection,
and surrounding development providing
"eyes on the park" for additional safety.
• Orient new development to front
streets and shared open spaces: with
the front door of the residence the streets,
with attractive human scale frontages that
welcome visitors rather than sound walls or
security fences which send messages of
keep out.
• Manage on-street parking on
neighborhood streets:

Implement a residential streets
permit parking management
system to ensure adequate
resident and visitor parking.

Bike facilities should be provided on busier residential streets and corridors.

Neighborhood-serving park with a shaded playground
and large open space for sports and other outdoor
recreation.

Corner bulb-outs and crosswalks calm traffic and
enhance pedestrian safety.

Continuous sidewalk shaded by large canopy trees,
and buffered from traffic by a landscaped parkway
and parked cars.
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Goal 2: Neighborhood-Scaled Blocks

STRATEGIES
A comfortable, walkable neighborhood street.

The neighborhoods to the east and west of Downtown
have very different urban block patterns, and by
result, very different development characteristics. The area east of Sierra Ave contains many of the original
downtown residential neighborhoods, subdivided
into a series of well-connected, pedestrian-scale
blocks and streets, lined with shade trees and
sidewalks, and almost fully developed with singlefamily homes.

In the area immediately west of Downtown,
original rural subdivision patterns remain largely
intact; very large blocks containing very deep (up to
300ft) parcels, originally platted with the intent of
rural development patters in mind, (small house
with a big front yard, and a farm in the back of the
lot). Many of these rural lots remain vacant or
underutilized.

Exhibit X.X to the right illustrates block scale
comparisons between the original downtown
neighborhoods east of downtown, and their rural
counterparts, west of downtown. What is immediately
clear is: 1) the difference in walkability between these two parts of town (with the latter being essentially
"auto-oriented"), and 2) nearly all of the opportunities for significant neighborhood infill are in the area
immediately west of Downtown.

In order to accommodate and attract the greater
mix of housing types in the interconnected,
walkable neighborhood patterns necessary to
support the economic and social revitalization of
Downtown, improved connectivity and
circulation will be necessary in many of these blocks.

As illustrated in this diagram, the neighborhoods
east and west of downtown have significantly
different urban block and development patterns.

Several large blocks immediately west of
downtownwere originallyplatted with rural
development patterns in mind, and contain
many vacant or underutilizedparcels.

The original single-family neighborhood
east ofDowntown are made up of walkable
pedestrian-scaled blocks lined with trees
and sidewalks.
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Strategies & Actions:

Evolving the neighborhoods in and around
Downtown into comfortable, walkable
places with a range of housing options
organized by an attractive, safe public realm,
will involve the following elements:
• Subdivide large rural blocks to
increase walkability and expand
development potential: The Exhibit
X.X to the right illustrates conceptual
subdivision and infill strategies for one of
the large superblocks west of downtown.

Basic strategies include:
> Where possible/practical, create new
vehicular and pedestrian connections
via new streets, alleys, paseos, and
shared open spaces.
> Where possible/practical, combine
smaller lots to accommodate a
broader range of infill types.
> Ensure all new development is
oriented toward the public realm
• Ensure neighborhoodcompatibility: Choose appropriate development types based on lot size and
neighborhood context.
• Avoid new mistakes: Avoid
approving developments that may
eliminate the potential for future
connectivity, and that do not contribute
to the walkable/bikable neighborhoods
strategy near Downtown.

EXHIBIT X.8 "SUPERBLOCK" SUBDIVISION
*
For any given block, identify potential infill sites, look for opportunities to add circulation through the block, and establish connectivity with existing development.

Example infill study with new walkable internal block
structure and public realm highlighted. All new buildings (in a range of neighborhood-scale typologies) front either streets or shared open spaces with direct street access, and visitor parking is provided on-street.

AVOID: Reject proposals that cauterize or "wall-off"
existing or potential points of connection, or rely on
single access points in and out of the development. These development patterns discourage pedestrian and bicycle
circulation, and tend to have a inactive and unsafe public realm.

AVOID: This typical suburban street frontage is
undesirable and counterproductive for creating
a walkable public realm.

Indicates Public Realm
Potential Connectivity
*
Potential Point of Connection
Wall
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Buildings in a variety of sizes, types, and
configurations can be seamlessly integrated
into the existing neighborhood fabric.

Goal 3: Neighborhood-Scale Buildings

STRATEGIES
For decades, housing in California has been delivered
almost exclusively in one of two forms: single-family
detached, houses with garages fronting the street, or
large apartment complexes. Neither type is ideally
suited to in-town living; the former detracting from
neighborhood walkability, and thinly spreading the
population where density and proximity are
valuable; the latter not being compatible with
surrounding single-family neighborhood patterns.

Fortunately, there is a wide range of types in between
(often referred to as "Missing Middle" types) offering
for sale and for rent dwellings in a variety of forms,
intensities, configurations, and price points.

Neighborhood-scale multi-family buildings look
just like a large house, but have multiple units.

This 3-unit rowhouse has the scale and character
of a large house.

Strategies & Actions
Key elements of this strategy include:
• Update neighborhood zoning to allow a
range of neighborhood-scale multi-family
housing types: This will unlock new
development potential in and around Downtown,
allowing a range of new housing options to enable
people of all ages and means to live near
Downtown.
• Organized Variety: Variety and creativity are
encouraged in the neighborhoods in and around
Downtown, with a wide range of building types
and architectural styles available. Exhibit X.X
illustrates a range of neighborhood-scale, multifamily residential building types, and a good number of variations exist. The value of these
types of buildings is that they can provide greater
housing intensity needed near Downtown,
without disrupting the existing neighborhood
Character.
• Update neighborhood development
standards: Because of the unusually deep lot
sizes characteristic of many of the opportunity
sites west of downtown, and because of the largely
rural development patterns there, neighborhood
development standards must be carefully crafted
to ensure that all new development is
appropriately scaled and massed to its lot and
surrounding context, and contributes the mix of
housing types and walkable/bikable neighborhood
character attractive to potential residents wanting
to live near Downtown.
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Examples of a range of neighborhood-scaled, multi-family building types (often referred to as "missing middle" types) that can be seamlessly inserted into Downtown Neighborhoods. Development standards for implementing these types are further specified in the Downtown Development Code.

Variety is encouraged: Two different versions of a courtyard building, with very different architectural styles; modern/contemporary on the left, and traditional/Mediterranean on the right.

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Porches clearly mark the entry to the house, and
provide a transition from public to private space
In more urban environments, dooryards provide a
more transitional space between the public realm an
private residence, and help delineate the public realm. • Prioritize building frontages ftrst:

Focusing first on how buildings front and
shape the Public Realm will help ensure that
all new neighborhood infill contributes to the
walkable bikable "in-town" neighborhood
character intended for this area. This
includes:
> All buildings front the public realm:

Each new building should have direct
access from a public street/sidewalk, or a
shared, semi-private open space such as a
courtyard, rosewalk, or green by way of
an appropriate neighborhood frontage
patten. (See Exhibit X.X).
> All buildings provide easy access for
residents and visitors: All new
buildings should pass the "visitor test" --
meaning residents and visitors must be
able to easily navigate to/access the front
door of a housing unit (or common entry
lobby) from the street without having to
navigate through a parking lot.
> All buildings have clear entries: All
buildings must provide entry via an
appropriate Frontage Type. Typical
residential frontage types include
porches, stoops, dooryards, and terraces,
which provide a clear transition from the
public to private realm. Specific
standards for these types are provided in
the Downtown Development Code.
> All buildings provide "eyes-on-thestreet": Neighborhoods with buildings that have main entrances and windows
oriented toward the public realm are
inherently safer than those with buildings
that are primarily oriented inward.

A bungalow court arranges several cottages around a
shared open space that is accessible from the street/
sidewalk.
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Residential Frontages provide access for residents and visitors to the front-door of a unit (or common entry lobby), either directly from the street/sidewalk, or through a shared open space accessible from the street..

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Paseos and
Rosewalks function
like pedestrian
streets, providing
pedestrian access
through a block via
a shared open space
that provides direct
access to fronting
buildings.

C
Courtyard buildings
extend the public
realm into the site,
arranging units
around a shared
open-space that is
accessible from the
street/sidewalk.

B
Street-Fronting
Buildings define the
public realm and
provide "eyes on
the street." Access
to units is provided
directly from the
street/sidewalk or
through a common
entry lobby.

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Getting Started: In Town Neighborhoods
This section is for early action items that can be done or started within a year or two of adoption of the plan and that are not expensive or require major changes to the City's entitlement process.

ACTION WHO DOES IT?

1. Streetscape Improvements: The City will work with
residents to identify and prioritize a series of pedestrian improvements within the Downtown Area
neighborhoods. These would include filling in gaps in the sidewalk network, adding corner bulb-outs to help calm
traffic and redirect through traffic, street trees for shade and wind protection, improved crosswalks at key
locations, and adding or updating streetlights for safety and energy efficiency.

City

2. Code Update: The City will prepare, adopt and implement updated zoning and design guidance for the Gateway
Corridors to help ensure that infill development
contributes to rather than disrupting neighborhood scale and character.

City

3. Parking Management: In consultation with neighborhood residents and property owners, the City will prepare a
Neighborhood Parking Management Program aimed at
ensuring the equitable utilization of on-street parking in the neighborhoods. Measures would likely include the
issuance of limited numbers of parking permits so that
residents of certain properties—or customers of nearby
businesses—to not unreasonably monopolize available
on-street parking.

City/Residents

4. Open Space Improvements: The City will identify
opportunities to introduce new public open spaces—such
as small parks, greens or playgrounds—in conjunction with new infill development projects.

City/Developers/Residents

5. Neighborhood Connectivity: In conjunction with
Foothill Boulevard and Transit Stop on Sierra Avenue
improvements and infill development proposals, the
City will work collaboratively with existing property
owners, developers, and residents of adjoining
neighborhoods to seek opportunities to provide new
direct pedestrian, bicycle, and in some cases vehicular connections from the neighborhoods to businesses
along the corridor, to support the businesses and
shorten trips.

City/Developers/Residents
Note: "Owners" refers, collectively, to business owners and property owners. All actions are anticipated to include collaboration/cooperation between the City, owners, and other interested organizations and individuals.
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Land Use,
Zoning, and
Urban Design
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Every General Plan contains an element on land use policy and a future land use map. Fontana’s land use element sets forth the policy framework over the next 20 years for the physical development of Fontana. It is the guide for decision makers on the pattern, distribution, density and intensity of land uses that, overtime, will help the city achieve the Fontana vision for the future. The land use map is not a zoning map but provides the foundation for zoning and guides the Planning Commission and City Council when they are called upon to exercise their discretion in making rulings on rezoning and similar issues.

Land use patterns and decisions are influenced by population and economic growth (which create market demand), transportation access and opportunities, the availability of infrastructure, environmental constraints, and quality of life potential reflected in school quality, parks and recreational opportunities, and cultural amenities. Most development decisions are made by the private sector, but those decisions occur within a public sector framework created by the General Plan, including the Future Land Use Plan, the Zoning and Development Code, and other development regulations. Land use decision making is also influenced by state priorities and public investments, incentives and disincentives. These regulatory and incentive frameworks will not, by themselves, cause development of a specific type to happen, but they can encourage it. A system of wellorganized land uses Chapter 15 Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Design 15.3

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Creates the possibility of more choice in transportation, supports consumer- oriented businesses, provides neighborhoods attractive to the workforce, uses infrastructure efficiently,mitigates adverse impacts, and improvesthe compatibility of diverse land uses.

The Fontana Future Land Use Plan aims to direct the most efficient, functional, cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing way to meet demand for various land uses within the 20-year time horizon of the General Plan. After the closure of the Kaiser Steel Mill in the 1980s, the City focused on development of unbuilt land through the specific plan process, primarily for residential uses but also for light industrial uses. Specific plans take the place of zoning for a designated geographic area and include detailed development and infrastructure requirements. In Fontana, they have often been used for developments by a single owner. At the time of the last General Plan in 2003, a significant amount of land remained to be entitled and developed, north of the 210 Freeway. More than a decade later, much of the land in Fontana has been built out or entitled. Over the next 20 years, Fontana’s growth will focus increasingly on redevelopment.

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A. Land Use in the FontanaForward
Vision andPrinciples
C. Findings and Challenges

FINDINGS
Land Use
 Fontana is a maturing suburban community but will continue to change as it continues to develop.
 Growth will increasingly come through redevelopment in the coming decades:
> Older industrial sites: adaptive reuse
> Central area of Fontana: infill and revitalization
>Infill and revitalization of land and buildings on arterial streets: Foothill, Sierra, and Valley.
> Older retail sites: shopping center redevelopment
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Ensure fairness and opportunity for all parts of the city.

Make every neighborhood a “neighborhood of choice”
with excellent infrastructure, services and amenities.

PRINCIPLES
Pursue high-quality development. Make public investments a model of excellent design and maintain high-quality design standards for new development.
 Fontana 5.0 is a complete and flourishing community of opportunity— with excellent quality of life and city services, high educational achievement and jobs for Fontana residents, transportation choices to connect city destinations, and local entertainment centers. Fontana’s opportunities attract new residents, support successful businesses, and encourage empty nesters to stay and their children to settle in their home town.

VISION
Connect people and places. Provide efficient
transportation choices, including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit opportunities, along with well-maintained streets, to connect people to city destinations.
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 Master planned communities developed through the specific plan process since the 1980s and predominantly in southern and northern areas of Fontana are not expected to experience land use changes over the next 20 years.
 The majority of remaining undeveloped land in Fontana has been entitledthrough the speciftc plan process.
 Major areas stilltobe developedinclude:
> Approximately 269 acres of undeveloped land along
the southern edge of I-15 between Duncan Canyon
and the northern edge of Fontana.
> Approximately 101 acres in the Ventana Specific
Plan near the Duncan Canyon interchange are
expected to be developed with both commercial
and residential uses by a development company
chosen in 2016 through the request for proposal
process by the City.
> The major arterial corridors of the central area of
Fontana—Foothill Boulevard, Sierra Avenue, and
Valley Boulevard—include approximately 260 acres
Sources: City of Fontana Land Use Map
(2016), Stantec analysis from GIS, 2016
of unbuilt land and many underutilized parcels of land with low-value buildings or improvements.
> Central areas of Fontana between Foothill Boulevard and I-10 also include vacant (approx. 665 acres) or underutilized land that is appropriateforinfill development.
 Fontana’s Sphere of Influence (SOI) encompasses 5,906 acres consisting of 660 acres in the northern area of Fontana of which 85.67acres are developable; 5,090 acres in the western section of the SOI, which includes residential, commercial and industrial land uses; and 156 acres in the eastern SOI. Fifty-three percent of the SOI acres are designated for industrial land uses.

Zoning
 While General Plans are long-term policy documents, zoning codes are immediate regulatory documents, designed to implement the general plan, in part, by regulating allowed, conditionally allowed, and prohibited land uses. For general law cities, like Fontana, zoning codes must be consistent with the city’s general plan and comply with many other state laws.
 There are three basic types of zoning: conventional (“Euclidean”) zoning,form-basedzoning, andhybridzoning.
> Conventional zoning: In its pure form, conventional zoning separates zoning districts for residential, commercial, and industrial land uses and regulates the dimensions of development, such as lot size and coverage; type, size, and height of buildings; width and length of streets and sidewalks; amount and size of off-street parking. The separation of land uses and dimensional specifications make conventional zoning inflexible but easy to implement. However, it focuses more on what is not allowed than on what

15.6 Fontana General Plan
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DISTRIBUTION OF EXISTING LAND USES IN
THE CITY OF FONTANA (2016)

CATEGORY
AREA
(ACRES) PERCENT
Residential 13,837 41.4%
Commercial 1,988 5.9%
Industrial 7,430 22.2%
Open space 1,572 4.7%
Transportation/Utility ROW 43 0.1%
Total 33,455 100%
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B. GoalsandPolicies

GOALS POLICIES
The Strategic Policy Map and the
Future Land Use Map guide land
use decision making.
 Review citywide land use strategies when considering changes to the land use map.
 Keep zoning and other regulations up to date and consistent with the Future Land Use Map.

Fontana development patterns
support a high quality of life and
economic prosperity.
 Preserve and enhance stable residential neighborhoods.  Locate multi-family development in mixed-use centers, preferably where there is nearby access to retail, services, and public transportation.
 Locate high-quality industrial uses where there is appropriate access to regional transportation routes.
 Promote interconnected neighborhoods with appropriate transitions between lower-intensityand higher-intensity land uses.
 Preserve land to achieve an interconnected network of environmentally-sensitive areas, parks, multi-use trails, and recreation areas.

Downtown is a dynamic center
of activity with new housing
options, walkable environments,
and a mixture of uses attracting
residents and visitors.
 Promote revitalization and redevelopment of downtown and older neighborhoods in the central area of the city.
 Encourage infill on vacant and underutilized parcels.  Transform downtown into a vibrant local and regional destination.

Compact, walkable, mixed-use centers are
located at key sites along major corridors
to be served by public transit in the future
and at intersections where neighborhood
retail and diverse housing options can
succeed.
 Promotealandusepatternthatprovidesconnections among land uses and a mixture of landuses.

High-quality job-producing
industrial uses are located
in proximity to regional
transportation routes
 Promote the Southwest Industrial Park and the I-10 corridor as preferred locations for industrial uses.
 Maintain but do not expand existing heavy industrial land use areas in proximity to one another and to services for industrial uses.  Avoid locating small areas of residential uses where they will be surrounded by intensive commercial or industrial uses.

Expansion of Fontana’s city limits
through annexation has improved the
entrance corridors.
 Make strategic annexations to improve City control over the appearance and function of areas in the city limits.

Public and private development
meets high standards of design.
 Support high-quality development in design standards and in land use decisions.

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is desired. Fontana’s existing zoning system is fundamentally conventional, with separated land uses in single-use districts and dimensional prescriptions, but the use of Specific Plans has also introduced site design flexibility and design standards of various types. > Form-based zoning: Form-based zoning focuses more on building form— the physical character of the building and how it addresses the street and public realm—than on land uses. Form-based codes are a reaction to conventional zoning’s separation of land uses, making it impossible to build mixed-use neighborhoods and districts, and its neglect of the public realm, sometimes resulting in visually- and functionally-impoverished public environments that can be unattractive, and functional for only one type of user. Form-based codes use many visuals to give a positive vision of what is desired, rather than focusing on what should be excluded.
> Hybrid zoning: Codes that combine aspects of conventional and formbased zoning are called hybrid codes. Because of its familiarity, ease of administration, and long institutional history, conventional zoning will remain in force in many communities, particularly where there are wellestablished areas of single land uses. However, form-based codes are increasingly used for districts and corridors where a mixture of uses and a lively public realm are desired.
 Modern zoning codes strive for as much simplicity, transparency and streamlining as is consistent with safeguarding the public’s interest in quality development. Citizens should be able to understand zoning requirements and development standards—not just developers and their consultants. Unlike many modern zoning codes, Fontana’s does not include illustrations that show what is required or preferred, and what is not permitted.
 Because of Fontana’s extensive use of Specific Plans to guide development since the 1980s, land use regulation in a substantial portion of the city is governed by Specific Plans. Almost all of North Fontana, half of the area between SR-210 and Foothill Blvd, and two-thirds of South Fontana are covered by Specific Plans whose allocation of land uses, densities, and design standards are treated as zoning. Exhibit 15.3 Existing Zoning shows how the use of Specific Plans for planned development has affected the city’s zoning map. Most specific plans are either residential or non-residential. There are a few that are nominally “mixed use,” but in fact include separated land uses within the Specific Plan.
 The City has established zoning overlay districts for Downtown, the hospital area, and three major corridors—Sierra, Foothill and Arrow:

Boulevard Overlay and Downtown Overlay Districts. Because of the limited development activity in recent years, the impact of design standards in these over lay districts has been limited, though it can be seen in the landscaping at a few locations of new commercial development.

Valley Boulevard does not have an overlay district.
 There are several other overlay districts serving a variety of purposes:
> Auto Center Overlay: special regulations to accommodate auto sales for 138 acres along South Highland Avenue between SR-210 to the north, Mango
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Avenue to the east, Citrus Avenue to the west, and variable locations to the south. This area has attracted vehicle dealerships. > Activity Center Overlay: an overlay district for 10 named intersections where walkable mixed use development is to be encouraged, design review required, and certain development standards and design guidelines to be observed within 300 feet of the center of the intersection. This overlay has not had the impact desired. > Emergency Shelter Overlay: required by the Housing Element to allow shelters and transitional housing to serve homeless persons. The underlying zoning is industrial. There have been no proposed projects for homeless shelters or transitional housing.
> Medical Center Overlay: regulations for hospital and medical uses applied around Kaiser Hospital.
> Hillside Overlay: to regulate safe building on steep slopes over 10% in North and South Fontana.
> Utility Corridor Overlay: focused on providing for standards that buffer adjacent development from utility corridors.
> Warehousing Distribution/Logistics Overlay District: designated parcels eligible to apply for the overlay east of Sierra Avenue and north of SR210. This has resulted in approval of a number of warehouses between SR-210 and Duncan Canyon Road.
> Fire Hazard Overlay District: areas of northern and southern Fontana subject to regulations to mitigate risk from wildfire.

Urban Design
 Urban design focuses on the physical character of cities and towns in three dimensions—how the different elements of spaces, such as buildings, sidewalks, roads, parks, and parking lots, relate to one another. Through the arrangement of these elements, urban design affects how spaces function in facilitating, directing or obstructing people’s activities and experiences within the physical environment. It is not simply about visual style or aesthetic preferences. Urban design today focuses on creating places where people want to be and that people care about: welcoming, safe, attractive, accessible, comfortable, and sociable.  The overall community design of Fontana reflects its development history and a strong reliance on master planned development models throughSpecific Plans forlarge residential communities, shopping centers, and the warehouse industry. Most of today’s city follows the 20th century suburban development model of separated land uses, limited connectivity betweendevelopments, andsite design organizedaroundthe car.  Residential districts. In Fontana, older residential areas and smaller subdivisions tucked between other land uses are designed with houses set back and facing the street. Ranch-style houses from the 1960s to 1980s are very common in the central part of the city. Older houses have separate garages located toward the rear of the lot, while more recent houses present driveway
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Many planned
developments are
surrounded by walls.
garage doors as the dominant feature of their frontage. There are also some remaining large lots of 11,000 square feet or less, with a small house, sometimes on streets that lack sidewalks or curbs.

Planned development areas in Fontana are typically inward looking.

Development along arterials in newer areas is usually walled or fenced, with large amounts of landscaping in more expensive areas. Many residential developments have six- to eight-foot fences, and the majority of single-family homes along main arterials have their back and side yards facing the arterial street. In addition, a number of residential developments are gated communities.
 Commercial districts. With the exception of downtown
Fontana’s few retail blocks with buildings built to the sidewalk, retail and services like eating and
drinking establishments in
Fontana take four forms:
> Stand-alone buildings, usually one
story, with one or two curb cuts, and
surrounded by parking lots: Standalone retail can be found on Foothill Boulevard and on Sierra Boulevard
between Ceres Avenue and Marygold
Avenue.
> Older neighborhood strip shopping
centers set back from the street with parking in front and anchored by a supermarket, drug store, or similar store: Older neighborhood centers include the Foothill Boulevard locations of Fontana Plaza and Fontana Park Plaza, a center on Baseline Avenue at Cherry, and a neighborhood center in Southridge at Cherry and Live Oak.
> Newer, small retail clusters at an intersection, often anchored by a gas station:

A few newer, small retail clusters have also emerged on Foothill at the Citrus Avenue intersection, where the classic suburban retail intersection has a Walgreens, a gas station, a McDonald’s, and a small strip center, all of which, except for the McDonald’s, have parking at the corner behind sidewalks and landscaped setbacks.
> Large neighborhood centers or small regional centers near regional arterials such as SR-210 or I-15: The large neighborhood centers are located in North and South Fontana: Palm Court at Sierra and Slover; the Sierra Lakes Parkway big box mall at SR-210; the Falcon Ridge Town Center along I-15; and a special case, the “auto mall,” just south of SR-210.

Although all four types are designed to accommodate the car, the newer developments have sidewalks along the streets and along the buildings and much superior landscaping. They tend to locate stores at the perimeter and parking in the center. However, they typically do not provide pedestrian amenities fromthe sidewalks tothe buildingsorthroughtheparkinglots.  Industrial districts. Modern warehouse districts are characterized by very large boxes (often white) on well-landscaped streets. The interface between Fontana General Plan 15.12
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these modern warehouse areas and residential areas is typically buffered by arterial streets and commercial areas. Industrial districts also include older areas with a variety of businesses, many focused on trucking. In these areas, and in the southern industrial areas between I-10 and Jurupa Avenue, there are many transition areas where industrial and older residential areas are not well buffered.
 Arterial corridors. Due to the large block and parcel structure along many main corridors, some residential, commercial and industrial developments are set back far from the street, with parking lots and other paved areas along the street. In addition to projecting a low quality, semivacant image to the street, this pattern discourages all modes of transportation otherthan the car.

CHALLENGES
 Retrofttting existing development in the city to create urban design conditions that enhance connectivity and promote safe and attractive walking andbiking. Fontana’sdevelopmentpatterns present challenges for more transportation choice—enhanced public transportation, walking, and bicycling.
 Developing infill land new mixed-use areas in the city and underutilized corridors, including housing to support non-residential uses, services and attractions.
 Retrofttting auto-oriented, suburban-style retail and office development patterns to provide experiences that meet shoppers’ needs and expectations, especially in competition with the convenience of online retail, and to provide more diversity within office developments. The best opportunities arise with redevelopment of nonresidential properties because retail and commercial businesses are sensitive to changing consumer preferences and redevelop in more rapid cycles. Regulations and guidelines for redevelopment can promote retrofits of existing properties to make them more pedestrian-friendly, connected, and well-designed for all users.

D. Whatthe CommunitySaid
Public opinion survey
 When asked for opinions on future priorities for housing,respondents gave these combinedratings for high- and medium-priority items:
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> Expand and improve local parks—75%
> Create a safe network of bike routes—74%
Community workshops and meeting input
Land Use
 Numerous community members emphasized the need for open spaces, neighborhoodamenitiesandbusinesses thattargetthe senior community.  Manyindicatedastronginterestinconvertingexistingvacantandunderutilize d properties to more valuable and productive uses.

E. E. Policies andActions
toAchievetheGoals
The goals, policies and actions of this General Plan are consistent with State of California planningpriorities.

State Frameworks Promote CompactDevelopment
The goals, policies and actions of this General Plan are consistent with State of California climate-change policy frameworks. The State has adopted policies andlegislationthat affectlanduse policieson the local levelthat are intendedto reduce the impact of climate change on the state. Climate change has been the subject of multiple executive orders (EOs) and legislation.  EO S-03-05 established long-term targets for 2020 and 2050 for emissions reductions in California, and EOS-13-08 established climate change adaptation and resilience as a priority.

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EXHIBIT 15.4 CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC INPUTONPLACEMAKINGQUALITIES February 2016
Data sources: City of Fontana, 2015; San
Bernardino County, 2015; Esri,2015
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State Of California Planning Priorities for Municipalities These planning priorities were adopted in California Government Code 65041.1:
“The state planning priorities, which are intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public health and safety in the state, including in urban suburban, and rural communities, shall be as follows:
a) To promote infill development and equity by rehabilitating, maintaining, and improving existing infrastructure that supports infill development and appropriate reuse and redevelopment of previously developed, underutilized land that is presently served by transit, streets, water, sewer, and other essential services, particularly in underserved areas, and to preserving cultural and historic resources. b) To protect environmental and agricultural resources by protecting, preserving, and enhancing the state’s most valuable natural resources, including working landscapes such as farm, range, and forest lands, natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitats, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, green belts, and other open space, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection. c) To encourage efficient development patterns by ensuring that any infrastructure associated with development, other than infill development, supports new development that does all of the following:
1) Uses land efficiently.
2) Is built adjacent to existing developed areas to the extent consistent with the priorities specified pursuant to subdivision (b).
3) Is located in an area appropriately planned for growth. 4) Is served by adequate transportation and other essential utilities and services. 5) Minimizes ongoing costs to taxpayers.
 State goals include reduction of petroleum use by up to 50 percent by 2030, and increasing use of renewable energy to 50 percent by 2030.  The State has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-reduction requirements through numerous mechanisms, including land use and transportation planning. (See AB 32, SB 375, and SB 743 as examples).  The AB 32 Scoping Plan includes sections on local government and the importance of local action to help achieve statewide climate goals.  The Safeguarding California Plan, Cal-Adapt, Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning, and the Adaptation Planning Guide provide guidance for resilience and adaptation efforts. The General Plan Guidelines, published by the Office of Planning and Research, focus on how the General Plan can achieve both GHG emission reductions and resilience to climate change impacts and lead to healthier communities.

The state frameworks promote compact and infill development as a way to reduce GHG emissions, as well as transit-oriented development. The 2016- 2040 SCAG Regional Transportation Plan includes Transit-Oriented Development, Downtown Revitalization, Livable Corridors and Neighborhood Mobility Areas

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(called “Connected Neighborhoods” in this General Plan) as strategies for compact development. Livable Corridors are mixed-use centers along corridors where activities are concentrated and transportation alternatives are available. Neighborhood Mobility Areas are an approximately 3-mile radius around community destinations such as parks, schools, and shopping areas.

San Bernardino County’s GeneralPlan
The goals, policies, and actions of the Fontana General Plan are consistent with the adopted San Bernardino Countywide Vision. During the Fontana Forward process for creating this general plan, San Bernardino County also began a process to update its General Plan with a target adoption date of 2018.

The Countywide Plan is intended to “go well beyond a traditional general plan to become a comprehensive Countywide Plan that complements and informs the Countywide Vision by taking into account all services—not just land-use planning—provided by County Government, and the unique values and priorities of each unincorporated community. It will serve as a guide for County decision- making, financial planning, and communications.” No countywide documents had been issued by March 2017. However,the Fontana Forward General Plan will be consistent with the Countywide Vision adopted by the Boardof Supervisors in 2011 :
 We envision a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its people, its geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices for its residents EXHIBIT 15.5 LIVABLECORRIDOR
A Livable
Corridor with a
mix of uses and
transportation
choices.

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A Connected
Neighborhood (or
“Neighborhood
Mobility Area”)
designed for short
pedestrian and bike
trips as well as cars.

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EXHIBIT 15.6 CONNECTED NEIGHBORHOOD
in how they live, work, and play.
 We envision a vibrant economy with a skilled workforce that attractsemployers who seize the opportunities presented by the county’s unique advantages and provide the jobs that create countywide prosperity.
 We envision a sustainable system of high-quality education, communityhealth, public safety, housing, retail, recreation, arts and culture, and infrastructure, in which development complements our natural resources and environment.  We envision a model community which is governed in an open and ethical manner, where great ideas are replicated and brought to scale, and all sectors work collaboratively to reach shared goals.
 From our valleys, across our mountains, and into our deserts, we envision a county that is a destination for visitors and a home for anyone seeking a sense of community and the best life has to offer.

Goal 1: The Strategic Policy Map and the Future Land Use Map guide land-use decision making.

POLICIES
 Review citywide land use strategies when considering changes to the land use map.
 Keep zoning and other regulations up to date and consistent with the Future Land Use Map.

ACTIONS
A. Use the Strategic Policy Map to guide land use policy for the next 20years.  The Strategic Policy Map (Exhibit 15.7) shows the policy approach underlying the General Plan’s Future Land Use Map (Exhibit 15.8).

These broad policy directions are based on the community engagement process
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and the development of the other plan elements. They reflect the land use priorities thattogether underlie the policy frameworkin the updated General Plan. The key features ofthe Strategic Policy Map are:
• Connected Neighborhoods. This is an adaptation of the Neighborhood MobilityAreasconcepttotheareasofFontanathathave been developed through master-planned subdivisions in specific plans, predominantly in the northern and southern areas of Fontana.

Few significant changes are expected in the land use patterns in these areas and any changes will continue to be governed by the land use regulations and development standards in the specific plans. For these areas the General Plan focuses on creating more opportunities and options to connect to local destinations, such as parks, schools, and shopping through safe pedestrian and bicycle routes and trails. • —Infill + Infrastructure + Interconnection Neighborhoods. These are the residential and mixed-use parts of the city that expanded from the historic core into walkable neighborhoods. The focus in these areas is to enhance the attractiveness of these neighborhoods with upgraded infrastructure and conditions for pedestrians and bicycling and new types of infill housing. While specific plans filled up the undeveloped lands in the southern and northern areas of Fontana from the 1980s to today, the central part of the city received less housing and infrastructure investment. Residents supported public investment in the city’s Civic Center since 2008 and now want to see the downtown revitalized. Upgrading conditions and providing more housing variety will help support a more exciting downtown.
• Downtown. This General Plan includes a Downtown Area Planthat promotesmixed-use andcompactdevelopment.There isbroad-based support in Fontana for revitalizing downtown. By building upon the existing assets, creating new zoning that accommodates higher densities and a mixture of uses with design that supports walkability and a lively public realm, Downtown can become a vibrant center of entertainment, the arts, shopping, and business—as well as a neighborhood that can attract young adults and empty nesters. • Livable Corridors. This strategic policy strategy is also a transitoriented development strategy. Major corridors like Foothill and Valley Boulevards and Sierra Avenue are currently characterized by underutilized and vacant lots. The bus transit along Sierra and Foothill, is expected to provide the opportunity to bring multi-family housing to the areas within walking distance of transit stops and promotemixed-usedevelopment.
• Walkable Village Areas. These locations have vacant land and offer the opportunity for a new kind of mixed-use subdivision and site design that offers a variety of housing types and walkable connections to mixed use and neighborhood-serving retail and service areas.

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EXHIBIT 15.7 STRATEGIC POLICY MAP
Busstop,planned

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• Light Industry. Warehousing, trucking, manufacturing and support industries are focusedespeciallyalong regionaltransportationroutes.

Some of these areas need upgrades in order to increase or maintain competitiveness.
• Annexation.Severalareasareproposedforannexation.Annexationof the area along Arrow Boulevard west of downtown will, over time, support the development of transit-oriented development and the central city and downtown as a mixed-use concentration of activities.

Also recommended for annexation is the small residential area boundedbySanBernardino, Locust,Randall, andAlderAvenues and the area remaining along Foothill Boulevard between Almeria and Hemlock.

B. Use the Future Land Use Map to designate land uses in the city.  Many land use categories in the Future Land Use Map (Exhibit 15.8) have not changed in definition, density or location. In a few cases, new locations have been designated using existing land use categories and, in one case, an error in the 2016 Existing Land Use Map has been corrected by designating the Arboretum Specific Plan as Residential Planned Community (RPC) rather than Residential Multifamily (RMF). In the case of Regional Mixed Use, the land use category has a new definition and density range. The Future Land Use Map also has two new mixed-use land use categories and one new name for a specific kind of residential land use category. Exhibit

15.9 shows the areas on the Future Land Use Map which are different from the 2016 Existing Land Use Map.

C. Consultthe land use categories defined below when making land use decisions.

D. Change land use designations along entry corridors to downtown and the Pacific Electric Trail where there are opportunities for strategic new development. (See Exhibit 15.8, Future Land Use Map).
 Too much land is currently designated as commercial in Fontana. C-G is the default land use designation along corridors, resulting in lowdensity, low-value development with considerable vacant or underutilized property. Even though the population will grow in the future, brick and mortar retailing has already been affected by on-line shopping and other trends, suggesting that commercial development will not expand to serve more population in the same way as in the late 20th century. Shoppers are increasingly looking for an interesting and fun experience while shopping, which also includes a better experience in the physical design and function of retail areas (Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga is an example of “experiential retail”). Individual retail stores increasingly have smaller footprints but retailers are focusingmoreonprovidingagoodexperience.

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What is a Future Land Use Map?
The Future Land Use Map is a legal
document that determines the
distribution of land uses in the city. It can
be amended only four times a year. Each
land use category or designation is
intended to provide a range of densities
or building types.

The Fontana General Plan has
a 20-year time horizon. The
Future Land Use Map should be
understood within that time
horizon. Changes in existing land uses
in this Future Land Use Map focus on
the areas that are the most strategically
important for achieving the General
Plan’s vision over the next two decades
and where changes are most likely to
occur. The Future Land Use Map takes
into account the land use distribution
already in place and the likelihood and
desirability that certain land uses will
persist. The Future Land Use Map and
the definitions in the General Plan
replace the previous land use map as a
guide for development.

The Future Land Use Map is not a zoning
map. It does not represent or replace the
City’s zoning and development
regulations. It does not directly address
design issues and has no direct impact on
the function and appearance of land uses.

The land use categories in the map may
be represented in the zoning code by
more than one zoning district. The land
use categories that have been used in
Fontana since the 2003 General Plan have
a designated range of residential densities
(dwelling units per acre or du/acre) or
intensity of non- residential uses(FAR—
floor area ratio). The existing Fontana
land use categories correspond very
closely to zoning districts, and people
often view the map interchangeable, but
they are distinct. For simplicity’s sake, the
new Future Land Use Map retains the
majority of the 2003 land use categories
where land uses are unlikely to change,
such as in the specific plan
neighborhoods. Definitions in some cases
have been simplified. Several new land
use categories for mixed-use have been
created and the definition of one earlier
mixed-use category has been modified.

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Fontana in the future should have a set of concentrated commercial areas, including downtown, that serve local residents and visitors.

Land Use Categories

RESIDENTIAL
The residential land use designations support
densities of 2to 50 dwelling units per acre(du/
ac).
• R-E: Residential Estates (2 du/ac). This lowdensity designation reflects natural, environmental, and other constraints
adjacent to the hillside areas inFontana, as
well as the lack of infrastructure in the area.

Development in R-E areas is intended to
evoke a rural feeling.
• R-PC: Residential Planned Community (3-6.4
du/ac). The R-PC land use category is used
for master-planned communities with
specific plans and requires a mini- mum of
145 acres or minimum 10,000sf lots. Because
most vacant development sites of that size
have already been developed, it is not
expected that there will be additional
residential specific plans. R-PC will continue
as a “legacy” land use category linked to the
zoning and density approved in the specific
plans.
• R-SF: Single-Family Residential (2.1-5
du/ac). Detached single-family housing.
• R-M: Medium-Density Residential (5.1-12
du/ac). This land use category
accommodates single-family detached
housing up to 7.6 du per acre and singlefamily attached or multi-family housing up to 12 du per acre.
• R-MF: Multi-Family Residential (12.1-24
du/ac). This category includes multi- family
developments, from duplexes
and townhouses to condos and rental
apartments, at densities up to 24 du per
acre with required amenities.
• R-MFMH: Multi-Family Medium/High (24.1–
39 du/ac). Higher-density multi- family
development up to 39 du per acre is
allowed in this land use category.
• R-MFH: Multi-Family High (39.1–50 du/ ac).

This is the highest-density residential
category in Fontana, allowing up to 50 du per
acre. It was created in response to the State
of California requirements of the Housing
Element.
• NEW | R-T: Residential Trucking (2 du/
ac). This land use category provides for
locations where properties combine
residential and small scale, owneroperated trucking businesses at a density of 2 du per acre.

In the Southwest Industrial Park (SWIP)
specific plan, three small, unique areas are
zoned as Residential Trucking District (RTD),
but in the current previous Land Use Map,
they are designated R-E (Residential Estate)
land use because of the maximum density of
2 du per acre. However, these areas are very
different in many other respects from the R-E
land use category, which is predicated on the
environmental benefit of low-density
residential zoning.

COMMERCIAL LAND USE CATEGORIES
• C-C: Community Commercial (0.1–1 FAR).

This district is for retail, including shopping
centers, and similar enterprises that serve
residents as well as offices, including medical
offices and clinics.
• C-G: General Commercial (0.1–1 FAR). Retail,
malls, wholesale, auto dealerships and
offices, including medical offices and clinics,
that can serve a broader, regional
population.

INDUSTRIAL LAND USE CATEGORIES
• I-L: Light Industrial (0.1–0.6 FAR).

Employee-intensive uses, including
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business parks, research and development,
technology centers, corporate and support
office uses, clean industry,supporting retail
uses, truck and equipment sales and related
services are allowed.Warehousesthat are
designed in ways that limit off-site impacts
are also permitted.
• I-G: General Industrial (0.1-0.6FAR).

Uses such as manufacturing, warehousing,
fabrication, assembly, processing, trucking,
equipment, automobile and truck sales and
services are allowed in this category.

PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RECREATION
• P-PF: Public Facilities. This land use
designation is for properties in public or
quasi-public ownership, such as existing
schools; the facilities of agencies such as
the City, County, water andsewer
districts, and fire protection districts; and
hospitals and quasi-public institutions.
• P-R: Recreational Facilities. Regional and
local parks, and any recreational facility
operated by a public or quasi-public agency
fall into this land usecategory.
• P-UC: Public Utility Corridors. Locations in
the planning area that contain easements for
public utilities are in this land use category.

OPEN SPACE
• OS: Open Space. This category includes
natural areas; publicly owned areas with
slopes of 20% or greater orsubject to
wildfire; uses including quarries, flood
control channels, ground water percolation
basins and agriculture. Only
structures related to the management of
resources are permitted.

MIXED-USE LAND USE CATEGORIES
There are Three new mixed-use categories
have been added to the Land Use Plan(Exhibit

15.8). In this General Plan: RegionalMixedUse
(RMU)isacategorythat exists in the current
land use map but has
not attracted development interest under
current requirements. Two new mixed-use
categories have been added to the Future Land
Use Plan (Exhibit 15.8) in this General Plan:

Walkable Mixed Use-1 and Walkable Mixed
Use-2 and Walkable Mixed Use-3.
• (Newdefinition)RMU-RegionalMixed
Use. The Regional Mixed Use land use
category is intended for a mixture of land
uses on relatively large tracts of land
located in proximity to regional
transportation routes (such as I-15), and
supporting regional markets. This
category accommodates a wide range of
retail,commercial,office,mediumdensity
residential, civic, open space and job- rich
light manufacturing uses without adverse
impacts on surrounding uses.

The mixture of uses can be “vertical,” that
is,inonestructure,or“horizontal,”
meaning different land uses adjacent orin
close proximity. The intent ofthis land use
category is to provide the potential for a
jobs-housing balance, where employees
can live near their jobs; to create welldesigned districts that provide walkable environments and connectivity among
subdistricts; and to deploy urban design
and building design strategies that
harmonize the mixture of uses. The RMU
land use category has a residential density
of 12 to 24 du/acre and commercial
intensity of 0.1 to 1.0 FAR.
• Development planning, zoning, and criteria
for the RMU land use category. The existing
previous zoning requirements for RMU
should be replaced by zoning guided by an
Area Plan. On the Future Land Use Map, the
majorarea designated as the RMU land use is
located on the south side of the I-15 freeway,
east of the Duncan Canyon interchange and
the Ventana Specific Plan area. The previous
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in a project, and other requirements.

Planners report that the requirements have
played a role in discouraging development in
RMU areas. Until new zoning is developed
for the RMU area, the current zoning will
remain.

In order to develop base zoning, the City
ideally should create one or more Area
Plans for the areas designated as RMU in
order to shape development and set
expectations. The Area Plan should be organized to provide a set of interconnected walkable, mixed use environments, with
residential development that can range from
garden apartments, townhouses, and other
“missing middle” housing models to
multifamily development, surrounding or
incorporating employment, commercial,
retail, and entertainment centers. The
Downtown Code associated with the
Downtown Area Plan in this General Plan,
can serve as a source of zoning concepts for
the walkable environments that are
envisioned for the RMU area.

The advantage of creating an Area Plan
before establishing new zoning is that it
will show how the City envisions an
interconnected overall mixed-use
environment that can include both
horizontal and vertical mixed use. While
mixed-use development is becoming more
common in California and elsewhere in
the country, it requires more complicated
development planning and complex
financing. An Area Plan could provide
opportunities for developers who specialize
in one kind of land use to participate in
development consistent with horizontal
mixed use as identified in the Area Plan, as
well as identifying locations where more
complex horizontal mixed use and vertical
mixed use development is expected. The
Area Plan would include
design standards and guidelines that show
how the various land uses, centers, and
vertical mixed use developments would be
connected and harmonized.

Use of a PUD (Planned UnitDevelopment)
process, which has a one-acre minimum,
could also be a suitable process for
development under an RMU Area Plan.

This could allow variations in residential,
non-residential, and vertical mixed use
densities, as long as they further the goals
of the overall RMU Area Plan.

Another approach to distributing density in
an RMU Area Plan is to use a
Development Opportunity Reserve (DOR) in
all or part of the Area Plan. Because the
zoning for the RMU land use category will
provide for more density than at present,
this added density can be put into a “Reserve
Account” rather than be distributed among
development parcels. The density can then
be allocated to preferred uses and
development projects through a conditional
permitting process that demonstrates that
they meet community goals as expressed in
the Area Plan.

Basic principles and criteria to guide
development in the RMU land use
category include:
> Develop the area on this General
Plan’s principle of “Connected
Neighborhoods,” creating mixeduse subdistricts with a core of employment, neighborhood retail and
services, civic, and entertainment uses
that are interconnected and can be
accessed by walking or biking.
> Locate non-residential uses in proximity to
freeways, with no residential uses within
1,000 feet of a freeway for health reasons
(impacts of airborne particulate matter).

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> Use design strategies—for example
incremental changes in height, density,
intensity of use, landscaping—rather than
walls to transition from higher to lower
densities and intensities.
> Limit cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets.
> Include a diversity of housing types and lot
sizes. Maximum densities can be
averaged to encourage a variety of lot
sizes.
> In residential and mixed-use areas that
include residences, limit block sizes to 600
feet or smaller to improve connectivity.
> Include a market study as part of the Area
Plan.

Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown and
Corridors (WMXU-1) and Walkable Mixed Use
Urban Village (WMXU-2) and Walkable Mixed
Use Urban Village (WMXU-3). The Future
Land Use Map establishes two new mixed- use
categories for Walkable Mixed Use.

These land use categories are very different in
character from the land use categories that
have been retained from the Existing Land use
Map (Exhibit 15.2). They do not easily
correspond with conventional, single- use and
separated zoning districts.
• NEW | Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown and
Corridors (WMXU-1). This land use category
is intended to provide for the creation of
areas that allow residents and visitors to
walk, bike, and take transit to other uses for
work, study, shopping, entertainment,
recreation, and civic activities, and to
provide compact residential development
within walking distance of planned public
transit stops and neighborhood shopping
areas.

Uses include a variety of medium- to highdensity residential types, retail and services, office, entertainment, education,
civic, and open space. Both vertical and
horizontal mixed use is acceptable. Light
industrial uses are generally not included,
except for conditional allowance of smallscale, artisan-style businesses that operate without adverse urban design and
other impacts, such as heavy truck traffic, on
neighboring uses. WMXU-1 residential
densities range from 24 to 39 du per acre and
non-residential uses have a maximum Floor
Area Ratio of 2.0. The WMXU-1 designation is
located along Sierra Avenue, much of Foothill
Boulevard, and the segment of Valley
Boulevard between Cypress and Palmetto.

The designation was createdto cover the halfmile walking distance radii (known as “walksheds”) from planned public transit
stops.A form-based zoning code for the
Down- town Area Plan district is being
prepared to accompany this General Plan.

When ad- opted, it will serve as the
Downtown Code and provide the foundation
for additional zoning in the WMXU-1 land use
area along the corridors.
 NEW | Walkable Mixed-Use Urban Village
(WMXU-2). This land use designation is
intended to provide an alternative to
conventional subdivision development with a
mixture of housing types, neighborhoodserving retail, open space and civic uses, and site design that provides for multi-modal
connectivity internal to the site and external
to connect with adjacent areas. WMXU-2
residential densities range from 12 to 24 du
per acre, and non-residential uses
can have up to an FAR of 1.0. Residents can
walk or bike to neighborhood destinations.
 NEW | Walkable Mixed-Use Urban Village
(WMXU-3). This land use designation is
intended to provide a variety of housing
intended for the Downtown area and
adjacent areas. The intent is to allow for
higher density housing mixed with
commercial uses to create a regional and
local destination. WMXU-3 residential
density range is 2.1-70 du per acre with a
FAR ratio up to 2.0 for ground floor
commercial development.
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What’s the purpose of the
Walkable Mixed Use (WMXU) land use category?
The WMXU land use category is intended to provide
flexibility in zoning and development in:
• Fontana’s downtown and on vacant and
underutilized lots in adjacent areas.
• Along the Sierra and Foothill corridors with planned
transit stops.
• AlongValleyBoulevardaroundthe intersection with
Sierra Avenue.
• At and near key intersections where new housing
development could be designed to allow safe
and convenient walking to nearby shopping or
neighborhooddestinations like schoolsandparks.
“Walkable” in this land use category means that it is
structured by the walking distance from destinations
like the civic center, downtown attractions, shopping
and restaurants, planned public transit stops, and
neighborhood destinations. The maximum distance
people arewillingtowalkonaregular basis is1/2mile or
tenminutes—as longas theyexperience thewalkas safe,
comfortable, andconvenient.

WMXU can promote an active “main street” destination.

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WMXU-2: Walkable Mixed-Use Urban Village
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What’s the difference
between ‘WMXU-1
Downtown and Corridors’
and ‘WMXU-2 Urban Village’
and ‘WMXU-3 Downtown
Core’?
WMXU-1 is organized around walking access to
downtown and along Fontana’s three underutilized
corridors: Foothill Boulevard, Sierra Avenue within
Central Fontana, and ValleyBoulevard centeredaround
the Sierra intersection. This land use categoryprovides the opportunity for a combination of commercial
development and well-designed multi-family housing
to support that development. The mixture of uses can
be “vertical”—housing or offices above ground-floor
commercial development—or “horizontal,” where
housing and commercial uses could be located adjacent
to one another. Zoning consistent with the purpose of
WMXU-1 should include design requirements for a
compatiblemixture ofuses anddensities inthis area and
should ensure that a proper transition in density occurs adjacent to streets with single-family houses.

WMXU-2 is intended for new subdivisions of housing
that are designed to make it easy to walk to shopping
(which maybe part ofthe subdivision) ortodestinations
like parks and schools that are located within walking
distance. These subdivisions will use design strategies rather than walls to connect to streets and adjacent
development. They can also have a mixture of housing
densities and open spaces, so that there are appropriate transitions between different housing types such as
multi-family, townhouses, single-family houses, and
commercial areas.

WMXU-3 is intended for new development in the
central area of the Downtown and adjacent areas.

Higher density housing is proposed to along and near
the major corridors such as Sierra Avenue, Arrow
Boulevard and Orange Way. Mixed use development
is encouraged to create a vibrant commercial
destination. Vertical housing is likely given the
anticipated density. Attractive architecture and
landscaping is anticipated to create amenities for
pedestrian activity.

Vertical mixed use building with housing above retail
Neighborhood-scale housing for urban villages
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How does WMXU relate to
zoning?
The zoning for the WMXU land use categories will be
based on zoning to be created for the Downtown Area
Plan, which will be ready for adoption soon after the
General Plan is adopted. This zoning will incorporate
what is known as form-based zoning.

Form-based zoning is designed to guide design of
buildings and places so that developers and builders
know what the City wants and the City can have
confidence that the result will fit in with the overall plan for the area. Form-based zoning is especially
appropriate for mixed-use areas. It uses physical
form(rather than separation of uses) as an organizing
principle. Form-based codes address the relationship
between building facades and public places like
sidewalks, streets and plazas, the form and mass of
buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. Form-based regulations
and standards are presented in both words and
clearly drawn diagrams and other visuals. The
WMXU-1 zoning will be drafted to implement the
Downtown Area Plan as a Downtown Code, and
elements of this zoning will also be appropriate for
the corridors. WMXU-2 and WMXU-3 zoning will be a
modified version of Fontana’s form-based zoning,
current design guidelines, and residential planned
communities zoning.

Multi-family or student housing next to a path
Street-facing shops and restaurants create a sense of place.

Public plazas make walkable districts enjoyable.

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Separated land uses:
traditional subdivision
design
• Each land use is in a separate area.
• Bedroom communities are empty during
the day,andofficeparksareemptyduring
the night.
• Dead-endcul-de-sacspreventwalkability.
• Cartrafficandcongestionincreasebecause
every trip requires driving.
• Itencouragesinefficientuseofland,resources,
and assets.

Walkable Mixed-Use design:
housing connected to
community destinations
• Differentlandusesaremixedverticallyand
horizontally.
• Activeuses at alltimes ofday increase safety.
• Moreintersectionsper squaremilepromotes
walking to a variety of destinations.
• It reduces car traffic and congestion because
walking and biking are options for
neighborhood, in-town, and some
commuting trips.
• Itpromotesefficientuseofland,resources,and
assets.

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SUMMARY OF DENSITY RANGES AND ACREAGE OF LAND USE CATEGORIES IN THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN

CATEGORY

DENSITY
RANGE
(DU/AC)

DENSITY
RANGE
(FAR)
TOTAL
ACRES
RESIDENTIAL R-E Residential Estate 2.0 — 764
R-PC Residential Planned Community 3.0–6.5 — 6,583
R-SF Single-Family Residential 2.1–5.0 — 6,877
R-M Medium-Density Residential 5.1–12 — 891
R-MF Multi–Family Residential 12.1–24.0 — 142
R-MFMH Multi-Family Medium/High Residential 24.1–39.0 — 71 R-MFH Multi-Family High Residential 39.1–50 — 76
R-T Trucking Residential 2.0 — 70
MIXED USE RMU Regional Mixed Use 12.0–24.0 0.1-1.0 507
WMXU-1 Walkable Mixed Use 1 3.0–39.0 0.2-2.0 1,897
WMXU-2 Walkable Mixed Use 2 2.10–24.0 0.2-1.0 160
WMXU-3 Walkable Mixed Use 3 2.1-70 0.2-2.0 478
COMMERCIAL C-C Community Commercial — 0.1-1.0 271
C-G General Commercial — 0.1-1.0 899
INDUSTRIAL I-L Light Industrial — 0.1-0.6 4,628
I-G General Industrial — 0.1-0.6 3,898
PUBLIC P-PF Public Facilities — 0.1 1,213
P-R Recreation Facilities — 0.1 996
P-UC Public Utility Corridors — — 1,119
OPEN SPACE OS Open Space — — 1,599

TRANSPORTATION/
UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY N/A N/A 1,912
TOTAL 33,454
E. East of Sierra, designate areas on Foothill Boulevard for multi-family development, and change existing commercial areas from C-G to C-C.  Thereisanopportunitytoimprovetheeasterngatewayintodowntown by creating residential nodes that can support neighborhood-serving retail. Some multi-family development already exists. New multifamily development should be designed with transitions and connections to adjacent development, facing the street with parking located mostly out of view, and pedestrian improvements to enhance walkingconnections to retail.

F. Designate more areas along the Pacific ElectricTrailfor multi-family housing for “eyes on the trail.”
 Multi-familyhousingthatisdesignedtohavetwofrontdoors--oneona vehicular street and one on the Pacific Electric Trail—will help increase the perception and reality of safety along the Pacific Electric Trail because it provides “eyes on the trail” and on the street. Direct access to the Pacific Electric Trail, as well as easy walking access from nearby blocks, should be viewed as an important amenity and marketed as such, including information aboutthesafetymeasures(numbered lights for 911 access) included in the trail’s design.
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G. Designate most of the Sierra corridor from Foothill Boulevard to Miller Avenue for multi-family development.
 This designation replaces the C-G land use designation. Multi-family developmentin this gateway area todowntown willprovide supportfor downtown revitalization and downtown commerce, rather than potential competition if this gateway area were to be occupied by commercial development.

H. Change general commercial (C-G) land use to community commercial (C-C) land use in locations where neighborhood-serving retail is more suitable.  CommunityCommercial(C-C) canfunctionasatransitionallanduse.For example, on Citrus Avenue, a C-C designation on a few lots in the Auto Specific Plan just north of residential development can mitigate any impacts of the regional auto dealerships near the corner of Citrus and South Highland. In other cases, an intersection with C-C land uses can serve surroundingresidentswithoutthe impacts oflarger scaleC-G retail.

I. Update zoning to make it consistent with the spirit and the letter of the Future Land Use Plan.

J. Adopt the form-based zoning (Downtown Code) created for the Downtown Area Plan.

K. Use the Downtown Code concepts as the foundation for zoning along the Livable Corridors.

L. Create new hybrid zoning based on a form-based approach for the WMXU-2 land use and the RMU category.
Hybrid zoning combines aspects of conventional zoning, with which people are already familiar, with aspects of form-based zoning to result in better site design and connectivity.

M. Review zoning district requirements linked to existing land use categories and make modifications as necessary to be consistent with the General Plan.  In many cases the zoning will be in the legacy specific plans. However, theremaybevalueinmakingchangesthatcouldenhanceconnectivityfor separated landuses.

Goal 2: Fontana development patterns support a high quality of life and economic prosperity.

POLICIES
 Preserve and enhance stable residential neighborhoods.  Locate multi-family development in mixed-use centers, preferably where there is nearby access to retail, services, and public transportation.  Locate industrial uses where there is easy access to regional transportation routes.
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lower intensity and higher intensity land uses.
 Preserve land to achieve an interconnected network of environmentallysensitive areas, parks, multi-use paths, and recreation areas.

ACTIONS
A. Preserve, protect, and connect
existing master-planned
neighborhoods.

B. Recognize and respect that the
established design patterns of many
of Fontana’s existing neighborhoods
are unique and different from
policies for new and future
neighborhoods.
 They are generally to be
conserved unless a majority of
neighborhood residents
requests changes.

C. Create “Connected Neighborhood” planning districts that link established master planned neighborhoods to each other and to nearby school, park, and shopping destinations with walking and biking routes.

D. Encourage Livable Corridor design: more walkable neighborhoods with higherdensity housing and a mixed-use development on larger infill sites along corridors such as Foothill, Sierra, Valley, Baseline, Citrus and others, connecting them to adjoining neighborhoods.

E. Encourage the development or redevelopment of mixed-use neighborhood centers at key intersections and near public transit stops, with walking and biking connections into adjoining neighborhoods, both existing and new.

F. Encourage and help find funding for new bike routes and improved sidewalks to improve active transportation options in selected areas.

G. Ensure that existing and future employment districts have appropriate land use, zoning, and urban design transitions to nearby neighborhoods H. Create an Area Plan for the RMU land use area and adjacent commercial land south of I-15 in the northern area of Fontana.
 Preparation of an Area Plan, including a market study, for this area will allow theCitytotake aproactive approach,ratherthansimplyreact to proposals from developers. The area should have a variety of complementary land uses and activities that take advantage of its location.Careshouldbetakenwith the locationofresidentialuses,which should not be allowed less than 500 feet from the freeway because of the health effects of airborne particulate matter.

I. Create a Medical District Area Plan for the Sierra Avenue/Valley Boulevard area surrounding Kaiser Hospital that is generally within theWMXU-1 land use area.  Encourage new pedestrian- and transit-oriented development around Design patterns
of existing
master-planned
neighborhoods
are established
and respected.
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Sources:CityofFontana,SanBernardinoCountyAppraisalDistrict(2015data) Kaiser Hospital, including medical
related employment uses, housing,
and supportive commercial uses.

Activities should include:
• WorkcollaborativelywithKaiser
and other property owners to prepare
a vision plan, mixed-use zoning
standards and design guidelines for
the Fontana MedicalDistrict.
• Promote and brand the
Medical District to attract investors,
The Medical
District area has
opportunities for
redevelopment.

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Maps
development partners, and businesses.

J. Create an Area Plan for the southern area of Fontana, north of Jurupa along the west side of Sierra Avenue.
 The piecemeal development ofthis area has createda jumble oflanduses and problematic adjacencies. The land use plan has designated an area at the southern end of Sierra Avenue as WMXU-2 because of the opportunity for multi-family residential along with commercial uses, possibly in a vertical mixed-use configuration. This area needs more detailed study and planning in order to create a combination of complementary residential, civic, commercial and other
nonresidential uses.

K. Use Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) for master planned development projects in the future, rather than specific plans, with zoning that is consistent with the spirit and the letter of this General Plan.
 Fontana’s regulations require a minimum of 145 acres for specific plans.

AsmostofFontana’sunbuiltlandhasbeendevelopedor
entitled,use ofthe specificplanisno longer neededand
the existing specific plans will become legacy Specific Plans.

L. Review and modify, as needed, PUD requirements
to make them flexible and accommodating of mixed-use
development.

M. Revitalize the central part of the city—the area
between Foothill Boulevard and I-10.
 Encourage appropriate and carefully planned infill housing at a range of densitiesaroundtheedgeofdowntown,tosupportitsrevitalizationwhile protecting neighborhoods from over-scaled new buildings (See the section in Chapter 14: Downtown Area Plan on design approaches for “in-town” neighborhoods close to downtown.)
N. Launch the i3 program—Infill + Infrastructure + Interconnection for the central part of the city.
 Develop an infrastructure program to upgrade drainage, sidewalks, bicycle routes, lighting, trees and shade structures, along neighborhood streets that connect to downtown, the Metrolink station, parks, andschools.
 Further refine the existing tiered development fee structure to create incentives for new development within the central area of Fontana. See EXHIBIT 15.10

FONTANA CENTRAL AREA INFILL PARCELS AND ESTIMATED

LAND VALUES
UNBUILT PROPERTIES NEAR: ACRES ESTIMATED VALUE
Foothill Boulevard 467 $166,409,353
Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Avenue 14 $4,006,377
Sierra Avenue 391 $122,889,940
Sierra Avenue and Valley Boulevard 14 $10,212,159
Valley Boulevard 348 $65,623,735
Total 1,233 $369,141,564
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Chapter 4 for infill housing and housing improvement items.  Develop pedestrian and bicycle routes to connect neighborhoods to city destinations within the central area of the city.

Goal 3: Downtown is a dynamic center of activity, with new housing options, walkable environments, and a mixture of uses attracting residents and visitors.

POLICIES
 Promote revitalization and redevelopment of older neighborhoods.  Encourage infill on vacant and underutilized parcels.  Transform downtown into a vibrant local and regional destination.

ACTIONS
A. Implement the Downtown Area Plan and make strategic, high-priority investments.
 See Chapter 14—Downtown Area Plan.

B. As a top-level priority, undertake complete streets improvements along Sierra Avenue and Arrow Boulevard to rebrand the Downtown and attract new businesses, customers, and infill development.
 Prioritizeavailablepublicimprovementfundingforstreetscapeandpublic realm improvements in the Downtown.

C. Prepare a parking study and organize a “park once” district to manage on-street and off-street parking supply as a system.
 Considerforming a Downtown Parking and Mobility District to manage and coordinate shared parking arrangements,transit, and potential bike sharing, aligned with the Livable Corridors strategy.

D. Provide incentives—including clear standards, expedited project review, and moderate development fees—for developers to reinvest in the Downtown.

E. Encourage lively uses that attract and retain customers in the district throughout the day and late into the evening.

F. Recruit restaurants and arts organizations to the Downtown, and aggressively program and publicize community events to attract young adults as well as other groups.

G. Recruit a mid-range hotel brand, such as new brands targeted at millennials, who prefer modern design and social spaces.

H. Work cooperatively with Downtown businesses, property owners, residents and developers to improve and manage the Downtown as a regional attraction.

I. Establish a Downtown Management District.
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J. Evaluate and choose financing options such as a Business Improvement District, Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, development fund, or others to fund and implement streetscape and façade improvements.

K. Assign a Downtown Manager as the single point of contact between the City and Downtown businesses, property owners and developers.  The Downtown Manager should attend the regular meetings of any downtown business associations and advisory groups and coordinate City initiatives with the groups’ promotional and management activities.  If the Downtown Manager does not have a strong background in architecture and urban design, consider retaining the services of a “consulting town architect/urban designer” to support timely and high quality design review services and assist property owners and businesses in shaping new investments, both small and large.

L. Form a public/private marketing and promotion entity and plan to brand and promote Downtown, the Medical District and other sub- districts in and adjacent to Downtown in order to attract investors, development partners, and businesses.

Goal 4: Compact, walkable, mixed-use centers are located at key locations along corridors to be served by public transit in the future and at intersections where neighborhood retail and diverse housing options can succeed.

POLICY
 Promote a land use pattern that provides connections among land uses and a mixture of land uses.

ACTIONS
A. Design neighborhood centers along the corridors for access by pedestrians and bicyclists directly from adjoining neighborhoods, in addition to motorists from the neighborhood and from the corridor.

B. Coordinate the location of new and expanding neighborhood centers with active transportation and transit planning to facilitate new jobs and housing near transit stops.

C. Encourage all new development along corridors to front the street rather than parking lots.

D. Encourage the development of a variety of housing types within the walkable mixed-use corridor.

E. Support partnerships between major employers, educational institutions, and for-profit and non-profit housing developers.

F. Collaborate with educational institutions and arts organizations to develop education and arts centers along Sierra Avenue.

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G. Develop an access management program to limit the number of driveways on major corridors to reduce congestion for through traffic and to improve the pedestrian environment.

H. Promote new quality hotels to locate along thecorridors.

I. Encourage development of Foothill Boulevard as a livable corridor of walkable mixed-use development and higher-density housing.

J. Promote the Route 66 heritage of Foothill Boulevard through distinctive design guidelines that blend with contemporary design approaches.

K. Encourage the development of walkable mixed-use centers and new higherintensity neighborhood edges that connect existing neighborhoods to Foothill Boulevard.

L. Collaborate with public transportation agencies to coordinate the location and design of new centers with existing and planned transit stops.

M. Work collaboratively with existing property owners and businesses to develop a vision plan and development standards and guidelines for the Valley Boulevard Corridor.

N. Prepare zoning standards that enable new, cleaner commercial uses along new connector streets as a transition fromValley Boulevard to the neighborhoods to the north.

O. Consolidate parcels along Valley Boulevard to promote redevelopment for valuable and job-producing uses.

P. Ensure that existing and new businesses along the north side of Valley Boulevard are appropriately buffered from existing and future neighborhood development to the north.

Q. Attract automotive and commercial vehicle, and parts sales along Valley Boulevard to the west of Cypress.

R. Promote high-quality frontage design along Valley Boulevard and along I-10 to improve the image of Fontana and the success of those businesses.

Goal 5: High-quality job- producing
industrial uses are concentrated in a
few locations where there is easy
access to regional transportation
routes.

POLICIES
 Promote the Southwest Industrial
Park and the I-10 corridor as preferred
locations for industrial uses.
 Maintain but do not expand existing
heavy industrial land use areas in
proximity to one another and to
New housing
development
advertises
walkability and
proximity to
shopping.

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services for industrial uses
 Avoid locating small areas of residential uses where they will be surrounded by intensive commercial or industrial uses. .

Paying closer
attention to the
design quality of
business frontage
along Valley
Boulevard can
improve the city’s
image and the
success of those
businesses.

ACTIONS
A. Extend industrial land uses along I-10 as shown in the Future Land Use Map.

B. Direct new industrial development to SWIP in order to build out this area designated for industrial development.

Goal 6: The expansion of Fontana’s city limits through annexation has improved the entrance corridors.

POLICY
 Make strategic annexations to improve City control over the appearance and function of areas in the city limits.

ACTIONS
A. Annex the corridor north of Arrow Boulevard and west of downtown in the Sphere of Influence, including the area south of Foothill Boulevard between Hemlock and Almeria Avenues.

B. Annex the small residential area
bounded by San Bernardino, Alder,
Randall, and Locust Avenues.
 In Fontana’s Sphere of Influence
(SOI) west of the city limits, much of
the land is industrial, but there are also
many residential streets, some of which
do not have public sewer lines, despite
small lot sizes. Residents of this part of
the SOI who attended a public meeting
had mixed opinions about annexation,
with some in favor and some opposed. The greatest barrierto annexation is that providing public sewerlines and sewer service would be prohibitively expensive for the City, given wastewater arrangements that the Speedway and otherlarge property owners have made.

Goal 7: Public and private development meets high design standards.

POLICIES
 Support high-quality development in design standards and in land use decisions.

ACTIONS
A. Make it a priority to hire a planner with urban design training and expertise when an opportunity for new staff arises.

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B. Ensure that public and private developments are attractive, comfortable, and welcoming by following the urban design principles in Chapter 14, Downtown Area Plan.

C. Design new housing in walkable neighborhoods that are connected to adjoining neighborhoods.

D. Design new neighborhoods by integrating them into existing street grids.

E. Establish transitions in scale and density from surrounding areas.

F. Ensure that parks or playgrounds are located within safe walking distance of residences (1/4 mile to 1/2 mile).

I. Establish safe connections between neighborhoods and schools.

J. Expand active transportation options by providing new pedestrian and bicycle connections to and from neighborhoods to nearby commercial or activity centers.

K. Design streets to include accessible, attractive, and comfortable pedestrian ways.

F. GettingStarted

ACTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Adopt the form-based Downtown Code Planning Division, City Council
Prepare and adopt form-based/hybrid zoning for all
areas within Walkable Mixed Use land use categories
Planning Division, City
Council
Create an Area Plan for the area south of the I-15 freeway that is in the Regional Mixed Use land use category and revise RMU zoning.

Planning Division, City
Council
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What Is ‘Urban Design’ And Why Is It Important?
In the broadest terms, urban design is the process that shapes physical environments at a variety of scales,
from regions and cities as a whole, to city districts or neighborhoods, down to individual lots. Urban design
focuses on the physical character of spaces in three
dimensions. It is not, as sometimes thought, simply
about visual appearance or style. Urban design affects
many aspects of how we experience places, including
how the different elements of spaces, such as
buildings, sidewalks, roads, parking lots, and parks,
relate to one another; how spaces function in
facilitating, directing or obstructing people’s activities; and how spaces express aesthetic values. A few basic,
interrelated urban design principles are the foundation of good urban design in public projects and in the
development standards for private projects.
• Focus on creating human-scaled
environments. Places should be designed
primarily at a scale that is comfortable for people,
rather than at a scale primarily focused on vehicles.

This is true even for major arterials like Foothill
Boulevard, Valley Boulevard and Sierra Avenue.
• Focus on streets as three-dimensional
shared spaces. Streets are themost
important public spaces in any city and are made up
of the travel right-of-way (including sidewalks) and
the land, landscaping,
and buildings that line the travel way. Except for
limited-access freeways and highways, the travel
way in city and suburban environments should
be shared
and accessible to vehicles, bicyclists and
pedestrians. The vertical elements at the edge
of the street—buildings and street trees—
should create a sense of enclosure.
• Create walkable environments. Everyone is a
pedestrian at some point during every day, at a
minimum at the beginning and end of every vehicle
trip. Walkable environments— connected,safe,
comfortable, appealing—are important in both the
public and semipublic realms and are emphasized
throughout
this plan. Walkability depends on a variety of
design choices, such as block size.

Smaller blocks provide more intersections and more
opportunities for direct routes to destinations. In
commercial areas, visual interest, safe crossings,
shelter from sun and

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rain (trees, canopies, colonnades, galleries),
human-scaled lighting, and other amenities can
keep people walking. Re-knit the
urban fabric through safe and comfortable
pedestrian and bicycle routes, improved lighting,
landscaping, and public art to reduce barriers
created by highways and arterial roads.
• Plant trees. Planting trees along streets and roads
and in parking lots is one of the easiest ways to
enhance the public realm, create comfortable
environments, and reduce heat and stormwater
impacts. Trees should be chosen for their suitability
to the task. For example, street trees along
sidewalks should be chosen to have canopies
sufficiently high and broad to provide shade to
pedestrians. Parking lots should be broken into
small parking fields shaded by trees. One bestpractice rule of thumb for hot and windy climates like Fontana’s is to plant enough trees to ensure
that fifty percent ofthe
parking lot will be shaded when the trees reach
maturity.
• Bringbuildingstothestreet.Inboththe older and
newer parts of the city, buildings should be located
at the sidewalk, behind a small landscaped or
hardscape setback, or, in a few cases along major
arterials, behind limited, single-loaded parking.
(Out-parcel buildings at the street as part of newer
shopping centers is one way to follow this
principle.)Locatebuildingentriestopromote safe
pedestrian movement acrossstreets;
to relate to crosswalks and pathways that lead to
public transportation stops; and to encourage
walking, biking and public transit use for
employment and other travel around the city.
• Parking is necessary but should not
dominatestreetfrontage.Putparking to the
side, to the rear, in structures or underground,
with clear signage to direct motorists to it. Rear
parking should not,
however, result in buildings that turn their
backs on the street frontage. It may be awhile
before parking structures are
economically feasible in Fontana, except if using
public funds is deemed a worthwhile investment
to attract visitors to the downtown, for example.

Parking structures should have active groundfloor uses on the street frontage, if possible, or design elements such as screens and vines to give
the ground floor more aesthetic appeal.

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ARTICLE III FORM-BASED CODE
DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 3. PERMITTED LAND USES
Sec. 30-359. Uses permitted.

This section of the Form-Based Code establishes the permitted land uses in each district and the corresponding permit requirements. A parcel or building subject to the Form-Based Code shall be occupied with only the land uses allowed by Table 30-300.A—Land Uses. Definitions of allowed land uses are provided in Section 30-632 List of definitions.
(1) Section 30-405—Overall Form-Based Code district map illustrates the overall land use plan for the Form-Based Code areas. (2) If a land use is not defined in this section, the Director of Community Development may determine that the use is not permitted, or determine the appropriate definition and determine the proposed use to be permitted provided the Director of Community Development approves a Director's determination and makes the following findings in writing:
a. The land use will not impair the orderly implementation of the City of Fontana General Plan.
b. The land use is consistent with the purpose of the applicable zoning district.
c. The characteristics and activities associated with the proposed land use are similar to one or more of the listed land uses in Table 30-359.A—Land Uses and will not produce greater impacts than the land uses listed for the zoning district.
d. The land use will be compatible with the other land uses allowed in the zoning district.
e. The land use is not listed as allowed in another zoning district. (3) A "P" indicates a use is permitted by right subject to design review by the Planning Commission or administrative site plan review by the Director of Community Development.
(4) An "M" indicates the use requires the granting of a minor use permit (MUP).
(5) A "C" indicates the use requires the granting of a conditional use permit (CUP).
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(6) A "—" means the use is not permitted in that zoning district. Any use that is not listed is not permitted.
(7) Uses marked with an asterisk "*" indicate that the use is not permitted on the ground floor except on Sierra Avenue.
(8) Uses marked with an S superscript "S " indicate that the use is subject to special use regulations in (reference specific use regulations) Section 30-360.
(9) Uses marked with a DT superscript "DT " indicate that the requirement pertains to parcels within the downtown boundary. 1923 295
Table 30-359.A.—Land Uses
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Civ
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Stati
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Area
Downto
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Gatewa
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Sierra
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Gatew
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Villa
ge
Administrative/Professional
Architectural, design, and
engineering services
P* P P P — — P P P P P
Attorney/legal services P* — P P — — P P P P P
Banks/financial institutions,
credit unions and remote ATMs
(stand-alone facilities—without
drive-thru)
P — P P — — P P P P P
Banks/financial institutions,
credit unions and remote ATMs
(with drive-thru)
— — — M — — M P P P P
Brokerage firms and financial
institutions
P* — P P — — P P P P M
Exhibit halls and galleries with
15% or less retail sales area
P — P P — — P P P P P
General administrative offices P* — P P — — P P P P P
Government offices P* P P P — — P P P P P
Insurance and accounting offices P* — P P — — P P P P P Massage/acupressure as primary
use
— — — M — — MDT
C

C C C M
Massage as ancillary use to
primary permitted use—less than
40% of gross floor area of
business
M — M M — — M M M M M
Real estate, escrow & property
management offices
P* — P P — — P P P P P
Recording/film studios M* — M M — — M M M M P
Animal Services
Feed, tackle supplies for large
animals
— — — — — — — — — — —
Pet boarding and kennels — — M M — — M M M M —
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Pet grooming
—— P P —— P P P P P
Veterinarian clinic and hospitals
(with incidental boarding)
——————— P P P P
Pet sales and supplies (without
outdoor storage)
——— P —— P P P P P
Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Alcoholic sales for off-site
consumption, with or without
tasting room
M M M M —— M C C C M
On-site sales in connection
w/restaurant
M M M M —— M C C C M
Restaurant and café with
entertainment and/or dancing
M — M M ———————
Manufacturing, including winery
or micro-brewery with tasting
room and no restaurant
M M M M —— M C C C M
Micro-breweries in connection
with restaurant (Brew Pub)
M M M M —— M C C C M
Micro-breweries without tasting
room
————————— C —
Educational/Instructional/Day
Care Uses
Adult day care ——— M —— M C C C M
Children tutorial classes ——— M —— M M M M M
Colleges—public and private — M M M —— M C C C C
Schools—elementary, middle,
secondary, high, private

C M M M MDT
C
MDT
C

M C C C C
Studio—Art, Dance, Martial Arts,
Music (School) with greater than
1,500 sq. ft. GFA
— P M M —— P M M M M
Studio—Art, Dance, Martial Arts,
Music (School)with less than
1,500 sq. ft. GFA
— P P P —— M M M M M
Licensed nurseries, pre-schools
and day care facilities for children
—— M M —— M M M M M
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Adult vocational classes, trade
schools, computer training
——— M ——MDT
C

M C C C
Traffic and automobile driving
schools
———————DT
C

C C C C
Food/Restaurants/Eating
Establishments
Bakery—primarily retail sales P P P P —— P P P P P
Banquet Hall as ancillary use to
primary permitted use
M* M M M ——— C C C C
Catering services as primary
use—may include on-site dining
facilities
——————MDT
P
P P P —
Ice cream, juice, tea and candy
shops
P P P P —— P P P P P
Restaurant/coffee shop with drive
thru
——————— M
S
M M —
Restaurant/coffee shop without
drive thru facilities or alcohol
sales
P P P P —— P P P P P
Outdoor dining in public right-of-
way
P
S
P
S
P
S
P
S
——P
S-DT
————
General Merchandise/Retail Trade
Antiques retail sales (excludes
pawn shop)
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Consumer electronics, computer
and phone equipment retail sales
P — P P —— P P P P P
Art gallery with retail sales (If
retail sales area is less than
15%, see exhibit hall and gallery
under
Administrative/Professional)
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Art supplies, framing P* — P P —— P P P P P
Beauty supplies P* — P P —— P P P P P
Books and magazines P — P P —— P P P P P
Camera and photographic
supplies
P* — P P —— P P P P P
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Clothing/shoe stores P*
— P P —— P P P P P
Cigar/cigarette/smoke
shops/electronic cigarettes as a
primary use
——————— C C C —
Consignment clothing sales P* — P P —— P P P P P
Farmer's Market MS MS MS MS ———————
Convenience stores ——————— P P P P
Floor covering (carpet, tile, and
similar)
——————— P P P —
Florists P — P P —— P P P P P
Food/drug store (less than 5,000
square feet GFA)
P — P P —— P P P P P
Food/drug store (greater than
5,000 square feet GFA)
——————— M M M —
Fabric stores (less than 5,000
square feet GFA)
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Firearms, ammunition, related
products, assembly—retail sales
——— C ———————
Furniture, office and home
furnishings
P* —— P —— P P P P P
Garden supply with outdoor
display of plants
—————— P P ———
General merchandise, specialty,
gift, craft items, candles, house
wares, and variety (non-
discount) stores
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Hardware/home improvement
stores
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Health, herbal, botanical stores P* — P P —— P P P P P
Hobby, toy and game P* —— P —— P P P P P
Hookah lounge/smoking room —————— C C C C C
Indoor swap meets/concession
malls
———————————
Interior decorating, linen, and
bath stores
P* — P P —— P P P P P
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Jewelry sales and repair
(excludes pawn shop)
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Leather goods and equipment P* — P P —-— P P P P P
Musical instruments P* — P P —— P P P P P
Office supplies/stationery/cards P* — P P —— P P P P P
Pharmacies (without drive-thru) P* — P P —— P P P P P
Pharmacies (with drive-thru) ——————— P P P —
Sporting goods and equipment
(no gun sales)
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Thrift stores/second-hand store ——————— M M M —
Lodging Places
Bed and Breakfast ————MS —M
S-DT
—
————
Hotels and motels M M M M —— M M M M —
Medical/Health Services
Acute care/walk-in medical
services (urgent care)
——— M ——— P P C C
Ambulance services ———————————
Hospitals ———————————
Medical/dental/counseling/psycho
logy/hearing
aids/acupuncture/homeopathy/p
hysical therapy/sports therapy
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Optometry sales P* — P P —— P P P P P
Motor Vehicle Services
Auto body and painting (primary
use)
———————————
Auto broker offices ——————— P P P —
Auto car washes ——————— M M M —
Auto and motorcycle sales—new
and used
———————MS MS MS —
Auto rental agencies with parking
for vehicle rentals
——————— M M M —
Auto/motorcycle repair—general,
including quick lube, smog check,
transmission service
———————C
S
C
S
C
S
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Auto upholstery
———————————
Auto car alarm and stereo
installation (within an enclosed
building only)
——————— C C C —
Commercial parking facilities and
garages
P P P P ——P
DT —
————
Gas/service station ——————— C C C —
Gas station with mini mart, car
wash and/or restaurant
——————— C C C —
Truck, trailer and equipment
rentals
———————————
Personal Services
Barber,
hair/nail/skincare/tanning salon
and day spa
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Body art (tattooing, body
piercing, and/or permanent
cosmetics)
——— P —— P P P P P
Check cashing/deferred deposit
or payday advance uses with or
without ancillary services
———————————
Cemeteries, crematory, mortuary
and mausoleums
———————————
Dry cleaners/laundry—non-
commercial
P* —— P —— P P P P P
Fortunetelling —— P P ——— P — P —
Funeral parlors ———————————
Locksmith/key shops P* — P P —— P P P P —
Pawnshops/cash for gold and
diamonds (as primary use)
———————————
Photocopying and photo
developing (retail)
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Photography studios P* — P P —— P P P P P
Postal services/mail box rentals ——— P —— P P P P P
Shoe repair P* — P P —— P P P P P
Tailor and alterations P* — P P —— P P P P P
1929 301
Public Facilities/Utilities
Public park — P P P P P P P P P P
Public maintenance yard and
other non-office uses
— P M M —— M M M M M
Public utility structures M M M M M M M M M M M
Recreation/
Entertainment
Cyber café ———————————
Billiards and pool halls ———————————
Escape rooms P* P P P —— P P P P P
Game and video arcades M — M M ——MDT
C

C C C M
Golf course and driving ranges ———————— C C —
Health and fitness clubs — P M M —— M M M M M
Indoor—
amusement/recreation/sports
fields and courts/skating/batting
cages/roller hockey facilities (not
within a public park)
M — M M —— M C C C M
Outdoor
amusement/recreation/sports
fields and courts/skating/batting
cages/roller hockey facilities (not
within a public park)
M — M M —— M M M M M
Public
assembly/auditoriums/meeting
halls/religious facilities

MS MS MS MS C
S
C
S
M
S-DT
C
S
C
S
C
S
C
S
MS
Theatres (live stage and movie)
and concert halls
M M M M ——MDT
C

C C C M
Repair Services
Antique restoration ——————— M M M —
Equipment and appliance repair ——————— M M M —
Furniture refinishing ——————— M M M —
Furniture upholstery ——————— M M M —
Residential Uses
Accessory structures P P P P P P P P P P P
1930 302
Assisted living facilities
—— M M C C C MDT C C C C
Accessory dwelling units P P P P P P P P P P P
Junior accessory dwelling units ———— P — P ——— P
Parolee home ———————————
Residential care facility (6 or
fewer persons)
P — P P P P P P P P P
Residential care facility (7 or
more persons)
M — M M M M M M M M M
Multiple-family development —— P P — P P P P P P
Residential within mixed-use
development having a
commercial component (may
include senior, affordable, market
rate, etc.)
P — P P —— P P P P P
Senior housing M — M M M M M M M M M
Live/work (as a part of a mixed-
use development or stand-alone)
MS —MS MS ——MS MS MS MS —
Detached, single family dwellings ———— P — P ——— P
Student housing/dormitory/group
quarters
—— M M —MDT
C
MDT
C
C C C —
Small family childcare (1 to 6
children)
P — P P P P P P P P P
Large family childcare (7 to 14
children)
———— M M ———— M
Service/Non-Profit Organizations
Civic buildings/uses P P P P P P P P P P P
Offices for philanthropic,
charitable, civic and service
organizations
P* — P P —— P P P P P
Temporary political campaign
offices and headquarters
P* P P P —— P P P P P
Miscellaneous
Industrial uses ———————————
Adult-oriented uses ———————————
1931 303
P=Permitted; M=Minor Use
Permit; C=Conditional Use
Permit; "—"=Not Permitted;
"*"=Not permitted on the ground
floor, except on Sierra Avenue; "S
"=Special use regulations; "DT
"=Pertaining to parcels within the
Downtown boundary
Table 30-359.B.—Land Uses
1932 304
Civic
Core
Sierra
Core
Gateway
Core
MixedUse CoreMultiFamily CoreNeighborhoo
d Core
Administrative/Professional
Architectural, design, and
engineering services

P P P P -- --
Attorney/legal services P P P P -- --
Banks/financial institutions,
credit unions and remote ATMs
(stand-alone facilities—without
drive-thru)

P P P P -- --
Banks/financial institutions,
credit unions and remote ATMs
(with drive-thru)
-- -- M M -- --
Brokerage firms and financial
institutions

P P P P -- --
Exhibit halls and galleries with
15% or less retail sales area

P P P P -- --
General administrative offices P P P P -- --
Government offices P P P P -- --
Insurance and accounting
offices

P P P P -- --
Massage/acupressure as
primary use
-- -- -- C -- --
Massage as ancillary use to
primary permitted use—less
than 40% of gross floor area of
business

M M M M -- --
Real estate, escrow & property
management offices

P P P P -- --
Recording/film studios M M M M -- --
Animal Services
Feed, tackle supplies for large
animals
-- -- -- -- -- --
Pet boarding and kennels -- -- -- C -- --
Pet grooming -- -- -- P -- --
Veterinarian clinic and hospitals
(with incidental boarding)
-- -- -- C -- --
Pet sales and supplies (without
outdoor storage)
-- -- P P -- --
Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Alcoholic sales exclusively for
off-site consumption
-- -- M M -- --
On-site sales in connection
w/restaurant

M M M M -- --
Restaurant and café with
entertainment and/or dancing

M M M -- -- --
Manufacturing, including winery
or micro-brewery with tasting
room and no restaurant

M M M M -- --
Micro-breweries in connection
with restaurant (Brew Pub)

M M M M -- --
Micro-breweries without tasting
room
— — — — — —
Educational/Instructional/Day
Care Uses
Adult day care -- -- -- M -- --
1933 305
Children tutorial classes -- -- --

M -- --
Colleges—public and private M --MM -- --
Schools—elementary, middle,
secondary, high, private
-- -- --MMM
Studio—Art, Dance, Martial
Arts, Music (School) with
greater than 1,500 sq. ft. GFA
-- --PP -- --
Studio—Art, Dance, Martial
Arts, Music (School)with less
than 1,500 sq. ft. GFA
-- --PM -- --
Licensed nurseries, pre-schools
and day care facilities for
children
-- -- --M -- --
Adult vocational classes, trade
schools, computer training

M --MM -- --
Traffic and automobile driving
schools
——————
Food/Restaurants/Eating
Establishments
Bakery—primarily retail sales PPPP -- --
Banquet Hall as ancillary use to
primary permitted use

M --M -- -- --
Catering services as primary
use—may include on-site dining
facilities

MMMM -- --
Ice cream, juice, tea and candy
shops

PPPP -- --
Restaurant/coffee shop with
drive thru
-- -- -- -- -- --
Restaurant/coffee shop without
drive thru facilities or alcohol
sales

PPPP -- --
Outdoor dining in public right-
of-way
P
S
P
S
P
S
P
S
-- --
General Merchandise/Retail
Trade
Antiques retail sales (excludes
pawn shop)

MMMM -- --
Consumer electronics, computer
and phone equipment retail
sales

PPPP -- --
Art gallery with retail sales (If
retail sales area is less than
15%, see exhibit hall and
gallery under
Administrative/Professional)

PPPP -- --
Art supplies, framing PPPP -- --
Beauty supplies PPPP -- --
Books and magazines PPPP -- --
Camera and photographic
supplies

PPPP -- --
1934 306
Clothing/shoe stores

PPPP -- --
Cigarette/smoke
shops/electronic cigarettes as a
primary use
-- -- -- -- -- --
Cigar sales onlyPPPP -- --
Cigar lounge/hookah
lounge/smoking room

CCCC -- --
Consignment clothing sales CCCC -- --
Farmer's Market M
S
M
S
M
S
-- -- --
Convenience stores -- --CC -- --
Floor covering (carpet, tile, and
similar)
-- --PP -- --
Florists PPPP -- --
Food/drug store -- --PP -- --
Fabric stores -- --PP -- --
Firearms, ammunition, related
products, assembly—retail sales
-- -- -- -- -- --
Furniture, office and home
furnishings
-- --PP -- --
Garden supply with outdoor
display of plants
-- --PP -- --
General merchandise, specialty,
gift, craft items, candles, house
wares, and variety (non-
discount) stores

PPPP -- --
Hardware/home improvement
stores
-- --PP -- --
Health, herbal, botanical stores PPPP -- --
Hobby, toy and game PPPP -- --
Indoor swap meets/concession
malls
-- -- -- -- -- --
Interior decorating, linen, and
bath stores
-- --PP -- --
Jewelry sales and repair
(excludes pawn shop)

PPPP -- --
Leather goods and equipment PPPP -- --
Musical instruments PPPP -- --
Office supplies/stationery/cards PPPP -- --
Sporting goods and equipment
(no gun sales)

MMMM -- --
Thrift stores/second-hand store -- -- --P -- --
Lodging Places
Bed and Breakfast MMMM
S
--M
S
HotelsMMMM -- --
Motels -- -- -- -- -- --
Medical/Health Services
Acute care/walk-in medical
services (urgent care)
-- -- --P -- --
Ambulance services -- -- -- -- -- --
Hospitals -- -- -- -- -- --
1935 307
Medical/dental/counseling/psych
ology/hearing
aids/acupuncture/homeopathy/
physical therapy/sports therapy

M --MP -- --
Optometry sales PPPP -- --
Motor Vehicle Services
Auto body and painting
(primary use)
-- -- -- -- -- --
Auto broker offices -- -- -- -- -- --
Auto car washes -- -- -- -- -- --
Auto and motorcycle sales—new
and used
-- -- -- -- -- --
Auto rental agencies with
parking for vehicle rentals
-- -- -- -- -- --
Auto/motorcycle repair—
general, including quick lube,
smog check, transmission
service
-- -- -- -- -- --
Auto upholstery -- -- -- -- -- --
Auto car alarm and stereo
installation (within an enclosed
building only)
-- -- -- -- -- --
Commercial parking facilities
and garages

PPPP -- --
Gas/service station -- --CC -- --
Gas station with mini mart, car
wash and/or restaurant
-- --CC -- --
Truck, trailer and equipment
rentals
-- -- -- -- -- --
Personal Services
Barber,
hair/nail/skincare/tanning salon
and day spa

MMMP -- --
Body art (tattooing, body
piercing, and/or permanent
cosmetics)

CCCP -- --
Check cashing/deferred deposit
or payday advance uses with or
without ancillary services
-- -- -- -- -- --
Cemeteries, crematory,
mortuary and mausoleums
-- -- -- -- -- --
Dry cleaners/laundry—non-
commercial
-- -- --P -- --
Fortunetelling -- -- --M -- --
Funeral parlors -- -- -- -- -- --
Locksmith/key shops -- -- --P -- --
Pawnshops/cash for gold and
diamonds (as primary use)
-- -- -- -- -- --
Photography studios -- -- --P -- --
Postal services/mail box rentals -- -- --P -- --
1936 308
Shoe repair -- -- --

P -- --
Tailor and alterations -- -- --P -- --
Public Facilities/Utilities
Public park PPPPPP
Public maintenance yard and
other non-office uses

P --MM -- --
Public utility structures MMMMMM
Recreation/
Entertainment
Billiards and pool halls MMM -- -- --
Escape rooms PPPP -- --
Game and video arcades MMMM -- --
Golf course and driving ranges -- -- -- -- -- --
Health and fitness clubs -- --MM -- --
Indoor—
amusement/recreation/sports
fields and courts/skating/batting
cages/roller hockey facilities
(not within a public park)

MMMM -- --
Outdoor
amusement/recreation/sports
fields and courts/skating/batting
cages/roller hockey facilities
(not within a public park)
-- --MM -- --
Public
assembly/auditoriums/meeting
halls/religious facilities
C
S
C
S
M
S
M
S
C
S
C
S
Theatres (live stage and movie)
and concert halls

MMMM -- --
Repair Services
Antique restoration -- -- -- -- -- --
Equipment and appliance repair -- -- -- -- -- --
Furniture refinishing -- -- -- -- -- --
Furniture upholstery -- -- -- -- -- --
Residential Uses
Accessory structures P P P P P P
Assisted living facilities —— M M C C
Parolee home -- -- -- -- -- --
Residential care facility (6 or
fewer persons)
-- -- -- -- -- --
Residential care facility (7 or
more persons)
-- -- -- -- --P
Multiple-family development -- -- -- --PP
S
Residential within mixed-use
development having a
commercial component (may
include senior, affordable,
market rate, etc.)

PPPP -- --
Senior housing MMMMMM
1937 309
DIVISION 4. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY ZONING

DISTRICT
Sec. 30-361. Retail district.

The retail district is the commercial core of Fontana and functions as the city center.

Uses include a mixture of commercial, retail, entertainment, office and residential.

Building placement shall be close to the streets and integrated within the pedestrian realm. Architectural features should provide shade and variation in building design.

Mixed-Use Residential Minimum Maximum
12 units/acre 39 units/acre
Commercial Floor Area Ratio
(without a residential component)
— 2.0
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 0 10 -
ii. Side Street 0 10 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 0
iv. Rear - - 5
Live/work (as a part of a mixeduse development or standalone) P

S PS PS PS
-- --
Detached, single family
dwellings -- -- -- P -- P
Student
housing/dormitory/group
quarters
-- -- M M M --
Small family childcare (1 to 6
children) -- -- P P P P
Large family childcare (7 to 14
children) -- -- -- -- M P
Service/Non-Profit
Organizations
Civic buildings/uses P P P P P P
Offices for philanthropic,
charitable, civic and service
organizations

P P P P -- --
Temporary political campaign
offices and headquarters

P P P P -- --
Miscellaneous
Industrial uses — — — — — —
Adult-oriented uses — — — — — —
P=Permitted; M=Minor Use Permit; C=Conditional Use Permit; “--”=Not Permitted; “S”=Special use regulations
1938 310
W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Flex 2/30 25/100 5/70 400/150
Hybrid 3/40 150/160 5/70 400/150
Liner 1/24 100/100 5/70 200/150
Live/Work 1/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

Buildings fronting on Sierra Avenue between Arrow Blvd and Orange Way shall not exceed 35 feet in height
Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedroom 1.5 space per unit
Non-Residential Uses No parking required
Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./0 ft.
1939 311
Public and private spaces should be integrated to act as one. Awnings or canopies extending over sidewalks and significant glazing should be included in all new construction or renovation.

Permitted Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Shopfront
• Arcade
• Gallery
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description> Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
1940 312
Sec. 30-3621. Civic district.

The civic district consists primarily of civic and institutional uses and active and passive recreation areas.

Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 5 25 -
ii. Side Street 0 15 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 10
iv. Rear yard - - 10
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Flex 1/18 25/75 4/55 -
Liner 1/18 75/75 4/55 -
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Required Parking
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC
Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
1941 313
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Arcade
• Gallery
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
1942 314
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
Sec. 30-3632. Station area district.

The station area district includes the Metrolink station and Omnitrans bus terminal as the primary anchors. This area provides a transition between the retail district, the south Sierra gateway district and Chaffey College.

Residential or
Mixed-Use Density
Minimum Maximum
15 units/acre 39
units/acre
Commercial
Floor Area Ratio
(without a residential component)
— 2.0
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min. (ft.) Max. (ft) Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 0 10 -
ii. Side Street 0 10 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 0
iv. Rear yard - - 5
railadjacent - - 10
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Court 1/18 100/100 4/55 150/150
Flex 2/30 25/100 4/55 400/150
Hybrid 2/30 150/160 4/55 400/150
Liner 2/30 100/100 4/55 200/150
Live/Work 2/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedroom 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses No Parking Required
1943 315
Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Shopfront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side
1944 316
Arcade,
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A min. 8 ft.
clear
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
Sec. 30-3643. Downtown gateway district.

The downtown gateway district is primarily intended for commercial retail and personal service uses. New development should incorporate pedestrian elements to help serve as a transition to surrounding land uses.

Residential or
Mixed-Use Density
Minimum Maximum
15 units/acre 39 units/acre
Commercial
Floor Area Ratio
(without a residential component)
— 2.0
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 5 35 -
ii. Side Street 5 20 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 0
iv. Rear yard - - 15
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Flex 2/30 25/100 5/70 400/150
Hybrid 3/40 150/160 5/70 400/150
Liner 1/24 100/100 5/70 200/150
Live/Work 1/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Court 2/24 100/100 5/70 150/150
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedroom 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses No parking required
1945 317
Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 5 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Lightcourt
• Shopfront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
1946 318
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
Sec. 30-3654. Neighborhood district.

The neighborhood district is an area primarily developed with single-family detached homes. New development should preserve and exemplify the character of existing neighborhoods.

Single-Family Density Minimum Maximum
3 units/acre 5 units/acre
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 10 25 -
ii. Side Street 10 20 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 5
iv. Rear yard - - 10
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Single Family 1/15 50/75 3/40 75/100
Flex
(non-residential
only)
1/24 — 3/40 —
W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Living area or a front porch shall be forward of the garage if provided.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space
2 to 4 bedrooms 2 spaces
5+ bedrooms 3 spaces
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
1947 319
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
Frontage Types
• Porch
• Stoop
• Dooryard
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
1948 320
Sec. 30-3665. Multi-family district.

The multi-family district provides higher densities focused along the fringe of the more urban development. New development should incorporate increased density with architectural design and materials that exemplify one of the designated architectural styles.

Multi-Family Density Minimum Maximum
12 units/acre 39 units/acre
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 5 20 -
ii. Side Street 5 10 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 0
iv. Rear yard - - 10
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Court 1/18 100/100 4/55 200/200
Liner 1/24 100/100 4/55 200/200
Rowhouse 2/24 125/125 3/40 125/150
Rosewalk &
Bungalow Court
1/18 100/100 2/40 200/200
Duplex,
Multiplex
1/18 50/100 3/40 75/150
Flex 1/24 — 3/40 —
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 15 ft
Side Street Min. 10 ft
Side interior 5 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
1949 321
Frontage Types
• Dooryard
• Stoop
• Forecourt
• Lightcourt
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
1950 322
Sec. 30-3676. Transitional district.

The transitional district is adjacent to more intense commercial uses providing a transition to more sensitive uses, such as residential. This district includes a mixture of commercial office, retail, personal services, and residential.

Multi-Family or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Maximum
12 units/acre 39 units/acre
Detached Single-Family Density 3 units/acre 12 units/acre Commercial Floor Area Ratio — 2.0
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 10 30 -
ii. Side Street 10 15 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 5
iv. Rear yard - - 20
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Court 2/30 100/100 3/40 150/150
Live/Work 1/18 75/80 3/40 150/150
Rowhouse 1/18 125/125 3/40 125/150
Rosewalk &
Bungalow Court
1/18 75/100 3/40 150/150
Duplex,
Multiplex
1/18 50/100 3/40 75/100
Single Family 1/18 50/100 3/40 —
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC (no parking required in downtown)
Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 30 ft
Side Street Min. 10 ft
Side interior 5 ft
Rear property/rear alley Min 5 ft
1951 323
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Stoop
• Porch
• Shopfront
• Dooryard
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
1952 324
Sec. 30-3687. Sierra gateway district.

The Sierra gateway district is intended to encourage pedestrian-oriented development and land uses. Uses are to include a mix of medium- to high-density residential, retail and services, office, entertainment, education, and open space.

Residential or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Maximum
18 units/acre 39 units/acre
Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without residential
component)
— 2
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 0 10 -
ii. Side Street 0 10 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 0
iv. Rear yard - - 5
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Flex 1/30 25/100 4/60 400/150
Hybrid 3/40 150/160 5/70 400/150
Liner 1/24 100/100 5/70 200/150
Live/Work 1/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Rowhouse 2/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
When the development project is
5 acres or more in size and does
not include any residential uses,
frontage coverage can be reduced
to 25% at the discretion of the
Planning Commission if it can be
determined that the reduced
frontage benefits public safety.

Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
1953 325
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
1954 326
Sec. 30-3698. Route 66 gateway district.

The Route 66 gateway district is primarily intended for commercial retail and personal service uses with incorporated automobile uses that have traditionally been located along the corridor.

Residential or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Maximum
18 units/acre 39 units/acre
Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without a
residential component)
— 2.0
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 0 10 -
ii. Side Street 0 10 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 0
iv. Rear yard - - 5
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Flex 1/30 25/100 4/60 400/150
Hybrid 3/40 150/160 5/70 400/150
Liner 1/24 100/100 5/70 200/150
Live/Work 1/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Rowhouse 2/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Hotels may be allowed to a maximum of seven stories and 90 feet in height.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
1955 327
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Lightcourt
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
1956 328
Sec. 30-37069. Valley gateway district.

The Valley gateway district is intended to encourage pedestrian and transit-oriented development. Land uses should include a mixture of housing types, retail and services, general and medical office, entertainment and education.

Residential or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Maximum
20 units/acre 39 units/acre
Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without residential
component)
— 2.0
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 0 10 -
ii. Side Street 0 10 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 0
iv. Rear yard - - 5
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Flex 2/30 25/100 5/70 400/150
Hybrid 3/40 150/160 5/70 400/150
Liner 1/24 100/100 5/70 200/150
Live/Work 1/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Hotels may be allowed to a maximum number of seven stories and 90 feet in height.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
1957 329
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
1958 330
Sec. 30-3710. Village district.

The Village district is intended to provide an alternative to conventional subdivision development with a mixture of housing types, neighborhood-service retail, and open space.

Residential or Mixed-Use Minimum Maximum

2.1 units/acre 24 units/acre
Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without residential
component)
— 1.0
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min.
(ft.)
Max.
(ft)
Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 10 25 -
ii. Side Street 10 20 -
iii. Side (Interior) - - 5
iv. Rear yard - - 10
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Flex 2/30 25/100 5/70 400/150
Hybrid 2/30 150/160 5/70 400/150
Liner 1/24 100/100 5/70 200/150
Live/Work 1/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
Rowhouse 2/24 125/125 3/40 -
Court 2/24 100/100 5/70 150/150
Single Family 1/15 50/75 3/40 75/100
Duplex,
Multiplex
1/18 50/100 3/40 75/150
Rosewalk or
Bungalow Ct.
1/18 75/100 3/40 150/150
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft
1959 331
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
• Porch
• Dooryard
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.

Arcade, clear
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.

Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors from PL
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL
1960 332
Sec. 30-371. Downtown Core.

The Downtown Core is required to meet the standards of the Form Based Code, including the following:
(a) District Core development requirements (30-371)
(b) Fences, hedges and walls. (Section 30-389)
(c) Parking

1. Off-street parking and loading standards (Section 30-390)

2. Off-street parking reductions (Section 30-391)

3. Loading (Section 30-392)

4. Bicycle parking (Section 30-393)
(d) Architectural style (Section 30-394)
(e) Downtown Core Design Regulations (Commercial, Apartment, and MixedUse Buildings) (Section 30-396.a) (f) Downtown Core Design Regulations (Residential Buildings) (Section 30- 396.b)
(g) Private open space types (Section 30-398)
(h) Downtown Core Private Open Space Requirements (Section 30-404.a) 1961 333
Downtown Core Frontages
Frontages shall be provided at all
locations where a building meets
the street right-of-way and
common open space. A frontage
type must be selected from Division

6. Building facades that are visible
from the public right-of-way but do
not require a building frontage shall
be screened with planting, or
enhanced in a manner that reflects
the architectural style or is in
accordance with Article XII - Sign
Regulations.
1962 334
Sec. 30-371.a Civic Core
The Civic Core consists primarily of
civic and institutional uses as well
as active and passive recreation
areas.

Minimum Lot Size:
5,000 Square Feet
Required Frontage:

Porch, Dooryard, Stoop, Forecourt,
Lightcourt, Shopfront, Gallery and
Arcade
Capacity
Min. Max.

FAR - 2.0 Setbacks
Min. Max.

Front Street 0 25’
Side Street 0 25’
Side (Interior) 10’ -
Rear Yard 10’ -
Stepback* 10’ -
* Applies to Rear and Side
(Interior) at 35’ high, when
adjacent to the Neighborhood
Core.

Building Form
Height 70 ft. Max.

A B
C D
E
F
H
G
1963 335
Encroachments
Buildings, architectural features,
and signs may encroach into the
required setbacks and right-of-way
subject to the following
requirements and City Engineer
approval:

Arcade,
Gallery,
Awning Balcony
Bay
Window Eave
Front
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft. Max.
on upper
floors
only
Min.
2 ft.
clear
of
curb
Side
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft. Max.
on upper
floors
only
Min.
2 ft.
clear
of
curb
Side
(Interior) -
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min.
3 ft.
from
PL
Rear Yard Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min.
3 ft.
from
PL
Vertical Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min.
8 ft.
clear
Parking
Non-Residential Uses
65% of cumulative
parking requirements
per Zoning Code
On-site above-ground parking and access
shall be located in compliance with the
following setback requirements:

Min. (ft.)
Front Street
20 on Sierra
Ave
5 on Arrow
Blvd
Side Street 5
Side (Interior) -
Rear Yard -
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1964 336
Sec. 30-371.b Sierra Core
The Sierra Core is the commercial
core of Fontana and functions as the
city center. Uses include a mixture
of commercial, retail,
entertainment, office, and
residential.

Building placement shall be close to
the streets and integrated within
the pedestrian realm. Architectural
features should provide shade and
variation in building design.

Capacity
Min. Max.

Residential or
Mixed-Use
Density
24 DU/Ac 70
DU/Ac
Commercial
FAR (Retail
and
Restaurants)
Refer to
Sec. 30-405
for
frontages
that require
ground floor
commercial

2.0 Setbacks
Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.)
Front Street 0 10
Side Street 0 10
Side (Interior) 0 -
Rear Yard 5 -
Stepback* 10 -
* Applies to Rear and Side (Interior) at 35’ high,
when adjacent to the Neighborhood Core.

Building Height
Frontage
Coverage 80% Min.

Height**
35’ Max
55’ Max. within 75’
of Side Street
Property Line
70’ Max. with Min.

Stepback 75’ from
Side Street and 15’
from Sierra Ave
Property Line
Ground
Floor
Commercial
Height**
12 ft. Min
Public and private spaces should be
integrated to act as one. Awnings or
canopies extending over sidewalks and
significant glazing should be included in all
new construction or renovation.

A B
C D
E
F
G
I
H
Sierra Core Building Height Standards
1965 337
Encroachments
Buildings, architectural features,
and signs may encroach into the
required setbacks and right-of-way
subject to the following
requirements and City Engineer
approval:

Arcade,
Gallery,
Awning Balcony
Bay
Window Eave
Front
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft.

Max. on
upper
floors
only
Min. 2
ft.
clear
of
curb
Side
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft.

Max. on
upper
floors
only
Min. 2
ft.
clear
of
curb
Side
Interior -
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3
ft.
from
PL
Rear
Yard
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3
ft.
from
PL
Vertical Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8
ft.
clear
Parking
Required
Spaces
Residential 1.25 per unit
Non-Residential
Uses Under 6,000
Square Feet
No Parking
Required
Non-Residential
Uses Over 6,000
Square Feet
50% of the
Requirements in
the Zoning Code
(30-685.A)
On-site above-ground parking and access
shall be located in compliance with the
following setback requirements:

Min. (ft.)
Front Street 20
Side Street 5
Side Interior -
Rear Yard -
Minimum Lot Size:
5,000 Square Feet
Required Frontage:

Forecourt, Shopfront, Gallery and
Arcade
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1966 338
Sec. 30-371.c Gateway Core
The Gateway Core is primarily
intended for commercial retail and
personal service uses as well as
residential development. New
development should incorporate
pedestrian elements to help serve
as a transition to surrounding land
uses.

Capacity
Min. Max.

Residential
or Mixed-Use
Density
24 DU/Ac
39 DU/Ac
50 DU/Ac*
with the
inclusion of
ground floor
commercial
along the
front street
Commercial
FAR (Retail
and
Restaurants)
- 2.0
* If a development application includes
the State Density Bonus under Section
65915 et seq. AND ground floor
commercial, an additional 50% of the
State Density Bonus that is achieved
may be added in excess of the units
allowed by the State Density Bonus.

Setbacks
Min.
(ft.)
Max. (ft.)
Front Street 0 15
Side Street 0 15
Side Interior 0 -
Rear Yard 0
5 if
adjacent to
a street
-
15 if
adjacent to a
street
Stepback** 10 -
** Applies to Rear and Side (Interior) at 35’ high,
when adjacent to the Neighborhood Core.

Building Form
Frontage
Coverage 50% Min.

Height***
35’ Max
55’ Max. within
75’ of Side Street
Property Line
70’ Max. with
Min. Stepback 75’
from Cross Street
and 15’ from
Sierra Ave
Property Line
Ground Floor
Commercial
Height
12 ft. Min
*** Refer to Sierra Core Building Height
Standards Figure
A B
C D
E
F
G
For Example
A project on a 2 acre parcel may construct 78
residential units. If the project includes ground
floor commercial, 100 residential units may be
constructed.

Density Bonus:

If the same project also applies for the State
Density Bonus and receives 20 additional
residential units, Fontana will allow an additional
10 units (50% of the State Density Bonus achieved)
for a total of a maximum of 130 units.

H
1967 339
Encroachments
Buildings, architectural features, and signs
may encroach into the required setbacks
and right-of-way subject to the following
requirements and City Engineer approval:

Arcade,
Gallery,
Awning Balcony
Bay
Window Eave
Front
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft. Max.
on upper
floors only
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
Side
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft. Max.
on upper
floors only
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
Side
Interior -
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3 ft.
from PL
Rear
Yard
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3 ft.
from PL
Vertical Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Parking
Required
Spaces
Residential 1.25 per unit
Non-Residential
Uses Under 6,000
Square Feet
No Parking
Required
Non-Residential
Uses Over 6,000
Square Feet
50% of the
Requirements in
the Zoning Code
(30-685.A)
On-site above-ground parking and access
shall be located in compliance with the
following setback requirements:

Min. (ft.)
Front Street 20
Side Street 5
Side (Interior) -
Rear Yard -
Minimum Lot Size:
5,000 Square Feet
Required Frontage:

Stoop, Forecourt, Lightcourt,
Shopfront, Gallery and Arcade
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Gateway Core Building Height Standards
1968 340
Sec. 30-371.d Mixed-Use Core
The Mixed-Use Core provides a
transition between more intense
commercial uses and residential
uses. This district includes a mixture
of commercial, office, retail,
personal services, and residential.

Capacity
Min. Max.

Residential or
Mixed-Use
Density
12 DU/Ac
39 DU/Ac
50 DU/Ac*
with the
inclusion of
ground floor
commercial
along the
front street
Commercial
FAR (Retail
and
Restaurants)
Refer to Sec.
30-405 for
frontages
that require
ground floor
commercial

2.0 * If a development application includes the State
Density Bonus under Section 65915 et seq. AND
ground floor commercial, an additional 50% of the
State Density Bonus that is achieved may be added
in excess of the units allowed by the State Density
Bonus.

Setbacks
Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.)
Front Street 0 15
Side Street 0 15
Side Interior 0 -
Rear Yard 5 -
Stepback** 10 -
** Applies to Rear and Side (Interior) at 35’ high,
when adjacent to the Neighborhood Core.

Building Form
Frontage
Coverage
50% Min.

Height 55 ft. Max.

Ground Floor
Commercial
Height
12 ft. Min
A B
C D
E
F
H
G
I
For Example
A project on a 2 acre parcel may construct 78
residential units. If the project includes ground
floor commercial, 100 residential units may be
constructed.

Density Bonus:

If the same project also applies for the State
Density Bonus and receives 20 additional
residential units, Fontana will allow an additional
10 units (50% of the State Density Bonus achieved)
for a total of 130 units.
1969 341
Encroachments
Buildings, architectural features,
and signs may encroach into the
required setbacks and right-of-way
subject to the following
requirements and City Engineer
approval:

Arcade,
Gallery,
Awning Balcony
Bay
Window Eave
Front
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft. Max.
on upper
floors only
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
Side
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft. Max.
on upper
floors only
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
Side
Interior -
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3 ft.
from PL
Rear
Yard
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3 ft.
from PL
Vertical Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Parking
Required Spaces
Residential 1.25 per unit
Non-Residential
Uses
50% of the
Requirements in
the Zoning Code
(30-685.A)
On-site above-ground parking and access
shall be located in compliance with the
following setback requirements:

Min. (ft.)
Front Street 20
Side Street 5
Side Interior -
Rear Yard -
Minimum Lot Size:
5,000 Square Feet
Required Frontage:

Porch, Dooryard, Stoop, Forecourt,
Shopfront, Gallery and Arcade
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K
L
M
1970 342
Sec. 30-371.e Multi-Family Core
The Multi-Family Core provides higher
residential intensities adjacent to
commercial areas. New development should
incorporate increased density with
architectural design and materials that
exemplify one of the designated
architectural styles.

Capacity
Min. Max.

Residential
Density
12 DU/Ac
39 DU/Ac
50 DU/Ac
with 1 ac or
greater lots
Setbacks
Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.)
Front Street 5 30
Side Street 5 30
Side Interior 0 -
Rear Yard 10 -
Stepback* 10 -
* Applies to Rear and Side (Interior) at 35’ high,
when adjacent to the Neighborhood Core.

Building Form
Frontage
Coverage 50% Min.

Height 55 ft. Max.

A B
C D
E
F
H
G
1971 343
Encroachments
Buildings, architectural features,
and signs may encroach into the
required setbacks and right-of-way
subject to the following
requirements and City Engineer
approval:

Arcade,
Gallery,
Awning Balcony
Bay
Window Eave
Front
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft.

Max. on
upper
floors
only
Min. 2
ft.
clear
of
curb
Side
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft.

Max. on
upper
floors
only
Min. 2
ft.
clear
of
curb
Side
Interior -
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3
ft.
from
PL
Rear
Yard
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3
ft.
from
PL
Vertical Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8
ft.
clear
Parking
Required Spaces
Residential 1.25 per unit
On-site above-ground parking and
access shall be located in
compliance with the following
setback requirements:

Min. (ft.)
Front Street 15
Side Street 10
Side (Interior) 5
Rear Yard -
Minimum Lot Size:
5,000 Square Feet
Required Frontage:

Dooryard, Stoop, Forecourt and
Lightcourt
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Sec. 30-371.f Neighborhood
Core
The Neighborhood Core is an area
primarily developed with singlefamily homes. New development should respect and exemplify the
character of existing
neighborhoods.

Capacity
Min. Max.

Residential
Density 3 DU/Ac 16* DU/Ac
* Individual property owners may construct a
second primary dwelling unit, plus any ADU or
JADU that must be allowed under state law and
the City’s ADU ordinance. Second primary dwelling
units shall be subject to all zoning requirements
except the Maximum Front Street Setback. This
shall apply for single-family lots.

Setbacks
Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.)
Front Street 10 18
Side Street 10 18
Side Interior 5 -
Rear Yard 10 -
Building Form
Height 40 ft. Max.

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Encroachments
Buildings, architectural features,
and signs may encroach into the
required setbacks and right-of-way
subject to the following
requirements and City Engineer
approval:

Arcade,
Gallery,
Awning Balcony
Bay
Window Eave
Front
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft.

Max. on
upper
floors
only
Min. 2
ft.
clear
of
curb
Side
Street
Min. 2 ft.
clear of
curb
6 ft. Max.
4 ft.

Max. on
upper
floors
only
Min. 2
ft.
clear
of
curb
Side
Interior -
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3
ft.
from
PL
Rear
Yard
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 5 ft.
from PL
Min. 3
ft.
from
PL
Vertical Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8 ft.
clear
Min. 8
ft.
clear
Parking
Single-Family Required Spaces
1 Bedroom 1 Space
2-4 Bedrooms 2 Spaces
5+ Bedrooms 3 Spaces
Multi-Family 1.25 per unit
On-site above-ground parking and
access shall be located in
compliance with the following
setback requirements:

Min. (ft.)
Front Street 20
Side Street 5
Side Interior -
Rear Yard -
Minimum Lot Size:
5,000 Square Feet
Required Frontage:

Porch, Dooryard, Stoop, Forecourt
and Lightcourt
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Sec. 30-381. Porch.

Description: In the porch frontage type, the main façade of the building has a small-tomedium setback from the frontage line. The resulting front yard is typically small and can be defined by a wall or fence to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The engaged porch has two adjacent sides of the porch that are attached to the building while the other two sides are open.

Size
Width 8 ft. min.

Depth 6 ft. min.

Height 8 ft. min.

Finish level above sidewalk 18 in. min.

Path of travel 3 ft. wide min.

Design Standard
✓ Porches must be open on three sides and have a roof.

General Note: Photos on this page are illustrative,
not regulatory.
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In the Porch Frontage Type, the
main facade of the building is set
back from the frontage line. The
resulting front yard can be defined
by a wall or fence to spatially
maintain the edge of the street. A
projecting porch uses part of the
front yard space for a porch that is
open on three sides. The engaged
porch has two adjacent sides of the
porch that are attached to the
building while the other two sides
are open.

Size
Width 8 ft. Min.

Depth 6 ft. Min.

Height 8 ft. Min.

Finish level above
sidewalk
18 in. Min.

Path of travel 3 ft. wide Min.

Design Standard
Porches must be open on at least
two sides and have a roof.

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Sec. 30-382. Dooryard.

Description: In the dooryard frontage
type, the main facade of the building is
set back a small distance and the frontage
line is defined by a low wall or hedge,
creating a small dooryard. The dooryard
shall not provide public circulation along a
ROW. The dooryard may be raised,
sunken, or at grade and is intended for
ground-floor residential.

Size
Width 8 ft. min.

Length 50 ft. min.

Finish level above
sidewalk
3 ft. 6 in. max.

Finish level below
sidewalk
6 ft. max.

Path of travel 4 ft. wide min.

Design Standard
✓ For live/work, retail and service
uses, these standards are to be
used in conjunction with those
for the Shopfront Frontage Type.

In case of conflict between them,
the Dooryard Frontage Type
standards shall prevail. Shall not
be used for circulation for more
than one ground floor entry.

General Note: Photos on this page
are illustrative, not regulatory.
1977 349
In the Dooryard Frontage Type, the
main facade of the building is set
back and the frontage line is defined
by a low wall, fence, or hedge,
creating a small dooryard. The
dooryard shall not provide public
circulation along a right-of-way
(ROW). The dooryard may be
raised, sunken, or at grade and is
intended for ground-floor
residential uses.

Size
Width 50 ft. Min.

Depth 8 ft. Min.

Finish level above
sidewalk 3 ft. 6 in. Max.

Finish level below
sidewalk 6 ft.

Path of travel 3 ft. wide Min.

Design Standard
For live/work, retail and service
uses, these standards are to be
used in conjunction with those for
the Shopfront Frontage Type. In
case of conflict between them, the
Dooryard Frontage Type standards
shall prevail. The Dooryard
Frontage Type shall not be used for
circulation for more than one
ground floor entry.

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1978 350
Sec. 30-383. Stoop.

Description: In the stoop frontage
type, the main facade of the building is
near the frontage line and the elevated
stoop engages the sidewalk. The stoop
shall be elevated above the sidewalk to
ensure privacy within the building. Stairs
or ramps from the stoop may lead directly
to the sidewalk or may be side-loaded.

This type is appropriate for residential
uses with small setbacks.

Size
Width 5 ft. min./8 ft. max.

Depth 5 ft. min./8 ft. max.

Finish level above
sidewalk
18 in. min.

Design Standard
✓ Stairs may be perpendicular or
parallel to the building façade.
✓ Ramps shall be parallel to façade
or along the side of the building.
✓ The entry doors are encouraged to
be covered or recessed to
provide shelter from the
elements.

General Note: Photos on this page are
illustrative, not regulatory.
1979 351
In the Stoop Frontage Type, the
main facade of the building is set
back and an elevated stoop engages
the sidewalk. The stoop shall be
elevated above the sidewalk to
ensure privacy within the building.

Stairs or ramps from the stoop may
lead directly to the sidewalk or may
be side-loaded.

Size
Width 5 ft. Min./ 8 ft. Max.

Depth 5 ft. Min./ 8 ft. Max.

Finish level
above sidewalk 18 in. Min.

Design Standard
Stairs may be perpendicular or
parallel to the building facade.

Ramps shall be parallel to facade or
along the side of the building. Entry
doors are encouraged to be covered
or recessed to provide shelter from
the elements.

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1980 352
Sec. 30-384. Forecourt.

Description: In the forecourt frontage
type, the main facade of the building is at
or near the frontage line and a small
percentage is set back, creating a small
court space. The space could be used as
an entry court or shared garden space for
apartment buildings, or as an additional
shopping or restaurant seating area within
retail and service areas.

Size
Width 12 ft. min.

Depth 12 ft. min.

Ratio, height to
width
2:1 max.

Design Standard
✓ The proportions and orientation of
these spaces should be carefully
considered for solar orientation
and user comfort.

General Note: Photos on this page are
illustrative, not regulatory.
1981 353
In the Forecourt Frontage Type, the
main facade of the building is at or
near the frontage line and a small
percentage is set back, creating a
small court space. The space could
be used as an entry court or shared
garden space for apartment
buildings, or as an additional
shopping or restaurant seating area
within retail and service areas.

Size
Width 12 ft. Min.

Depth 12 ft. Min.

Ratio, height to
width 2:1 Max.

Design Standard
The proportions and orientation of
these spaces should be carefully
considered for solar orientation and
user comfort.

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1982 354
Sec. 30-385. Lightcourt.

Description: In the lightcourt frontage
type, the main facade of the building is
set back from the frontage line by an
elevated terrace or a sunken lightcourt.

This type buffers residential, retail or
service uses from urban sidewalks and
removes the private yard from public
encroachment.

Size
Width 5 ft. min.

Height, landing
above sidewalk
6 ft. min.

Height, landing
below sidewalk
6 ft. max.

Design Standard
✓ A short fence may be placed along
the setback where it is not
defined by a building.

General Note: Photos on this page are
illustrative, not regulatory.
1983 355
In the Lightcourt Frontage Type, the
main facade of the building is set
back from the frontage line by an
elevated terrace or a sunken
Lightcourt. This Type buffers
residential, retail or service uses
from urban sidewalks and removes
the private yard from public
encroachment.

Size
Width 5 ft. Min.

Finish level above
sidewalk
6 ft. Min.

Finish level below
sidewalk 6 ft. Max.

Design Standard
A short fence may be placed along
the setback where it is not defined
by a building.

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Sec. 30-386. Shopfront.

Description: In the shopfront frontage
type, the main facade of the building is at
or near the frontage line with an at-grade
entrance along the public way. This type is
intended for retail and other commercial
uses. It has substantial glazing at the
sidewalk level and may include an awning
that may overlap the sidewalk. It may be
used in conjunction with other frontage
types.

Size
Ground floor
transparency
75% max.

Shopfront recessed
from property line
10 ft. min.

Awning
Depth 4 ft. max.

Setback from curb 2 ft. min.

Height, clear 8 ft. max.

Design Standard
✓ Shopfront glass shall be clear
without reflective glass frosting
or dark tinting.
✓ Shopfront windows may be
clerestory windows (horizontal
panels) between the shopfront
and second floor/top of singlestory parapet. Glass clerestory may be of a character to allow
light, while moderating it such as
stained glass, glass block,
painted glass, or frosted glass.
✓ Shopfronts with accordion-style
doors/windows or other operable
windows that allow the space to
open to the street are
encouraged.
✓ Operable awnings are encouraged.

General Note: Photos on this page are illustrative,
not regulatory.
1985 357
In the Shopfront Frontage Type, the
main facade of the building has an
at-grade entrance along the public
way. This Type is intended for retail
and other commercial uses. It has
substantial glazing at the sidewalk
level and may include an awning
that may encroach into the ROW. It
may be used in conjunction with
other frontage types.

Size
Ground Floor
Transparency
80% Min.

Awning
Depth 4 ft. Min.

Setback from
curb
2 ft. Min.

Height, clear 8 ft. Max.

Design Standard
Shopfront glass shall be clear
without reflective glass frosting or
dark tinting. Shopfront windows
may be clerestory windows
(horizontal panels) between the
shopfront and second floor/top of
single-story parapet. Glass
clerestory may be of a character to
allow light, while moderating it such
as stained glass, glass block,
painted glass, or frosted glass.

Shopfronts with accordion-style
doors/windows or other operable
windows that allow the space to
open to the street are encouraged.

Operable awnings are encouraged.

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1986 358
Sec. 30-387. Gallery.

Description: A gallery is a roof or
deck projecting from the facade of a
building, supported by columns located
just behind the street curb. Galleries
shelter the sidewalk with a roof or
unenclosed, accessible, out-door space
making them ideal for retail use. Galleries
may be one- or two-stories in height,
functioning as covered or uncovered
porches at the second floor. Railing on top
of the gallery is only required if the gallery
roof is accessible as a deck.

Size
Depth 8 ft. min.

Ground floor height 12 ft. min.

Upper floor height 10 ft. min.

Height 2 stories max.

Setback from curb 1 ft. min./2 ft. max.

Design Standard
✓ Galleries shall be combined with
the shopfront frontage type.
✓ Galleries must have consistent
depth along a frontage.
✓ Ceiling light is encouraged.
✓ Galleries may be entirely on
private property or may
encroach over the sidewalk in
the public right-of-way, subject
to an encroachment permit prior
to issuance of a building permit.
✓ Column spacing and colonnade
detailing, including lighting, shall
be consistent with the style of
the building to which it is
attached.
✓ Columns shall be placed in relation
to curbs to allow passage around
and to allow for passengers of
cars to disembark.
1987 359
A Gallery is a roof or deck projecting
from the facade of a building,
supported by columns located just
behind the street curb. Galleries
shelter the sidewalk with a roof or
unenclosed, accessible, out-door
space making them ideal for retail
use. Galleries may be one- or twostories in height, functioning as covered or uncovered porches at
the second floor. Railings on top of
the gallery are only required if the
gallery roof is accessible as a deck.

Size
Depth 8 ft. Min.

Ground Floor
Height
12 ft. Min.

Upper Floor
Height 10 ft. Min.

Height 2 stories Max.

Setback from
curb 1 ft. Min./ 2 ft. Max.

Design Standard
Galleries shall be combined with the
Shopfront Frontage Type. Galleries
must have consistent depth along a
frontage. Ceiling lights are
encouraged. Galleries may be
entirely on private property or may
encroach over the sidewalk in the
public right-of-way, subject to an
encroachment permit prior to
issuance of a building permit.

Column spacing and colonnade
detailing, including lighting, shall be
consistent with the style of the
building to which it is attached.

Columns shall be placed in relation
to curbs to allow passage around
and to allow for passengers of cars
to disembark.

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1988 360
Sec. 30-388. Arcade.

Description: Arcade frontages are
composed of a building with ground floor
facades which align with the property line,
and upper floors which project over the
property line to cover the sidewalk. A
colonnade structurally and visually
supports the building mass which
encroaches into the public right-of-way.

Arcades contain ground-floor storefronts,
making them ideal for retail use as the
arcade shelters the pedestrian and shades
the storefront glass, preventing glare that
might obscure views of merchandise. As
allowed, the arcade also provides
habitable space over the sidewalk creating
a very urban street character.

Size
Depth 8 ft. min.

Ground floor height 12 ft. min.

Upper floor height 10 ft. min.

Setback from curb 1 ft. min./2 ft. max.
✓ Arcades shall be combined with the
shopfront frontage type.
✓ Arcades may be entirely on private
property or may encroach over
the sidewalk in the public rightof-way, subject to an
encroachment permit prior to
issuance of a building permit.
✓ Column spacing and colonnade
detailing, including lighting, shall
be consistent with the style of
the building to which it is
attached.
✓ Columns shall be placed in relation
to curbs so as to allow passage
around and to allow for
passengers of cars to disembark.
✓ When utilizing an arcade, front
building setbacks may not apply.
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Arcade frontages are composed of a
building with ground floor facades
which align with the property line,
and upper floors which project over
the property line to cover the
sidewalk. A colonnade structurally
and visually supports the building
mass which encroaches into the
public right-of-way. Arcades contain
ground-floor storefronts, making
them ideal for retail use as the
arcade shelters the pedestrian and
shades the storefront glass,
preventing glare that might obscure
views of merchandise. As allowed,
the arcade also provides habitable
space over the sidewalk creating a
very urban street character.

Size
Depth 8 ft. Min.

Ground Floor
Height
12 ft. Min.

Upper Floor
Height
10 ft. Min.

Setback from
curb 1 ft. Min./ 2 ft. Max.

Design Standard
Arcades shall be combined with the
Shopfront Frontage Type. Arcades
may be entirely on private property
or may encroach over the sidewalk
in the public right-of-way, subject
to an encroachment permit prior to
issuance of a building permit.

Column spacing and colonnade
detailing, including lighting, shall be
consistent with the style of the
building to which it is attached.

Columns shall be placed in relation
to curbs so as to allow passage
around and to allow for passengers
of cars to disembark. When utilizing
an arcade, front building setbacks
may not apply. Front setbacks are
still measured from the ROW.

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DIVISION 7. GENERAL REGULATIONS
Sec. 30-389. Fences, hedges and walls.
(a) Single-family and multi-family site walls and fencing. (1) Low walls or hedges may be used to divide space, create a variety in landscaping and to define site edges.
(2) Locate fences or walls on the property line (excluding the front property line) to define private open space and common open space areas, protect privacy, and buffer residents from noise sources. a. Use masonry materials for sound reduction purposes.
b. Masonry walls shall include a top or cap.
c. Wood and chain link fencing is prohibited. However, wood picket fencing shall be allowed in the front yard setback area of the neighborhood district.
(3) Design fences and walls to be an attractive part of the project, with materials and designs that are compatible with the exterior building materials and demonstrate design integrity with the project as a whole.
(4) Front yard fencing and walls shall comply with the following requirements as applicable:
a. Single family. Open fencing and solid walls shall be setback from the sidewalk by at least two feet to allow for landscaping; not grass that must be mowed or trimmed;
b. Multi-family. Open fencing and solid walls shall meet the standards in Table 30-389.A.
(5) The overall height of fencing, when present, shall not exceed the standards in Table 30-389.A. below:

Table 30-389.A.—Maximum Height of Fences or Walls
Location of Fence or Wall Maximum Height
Within front or side street setback
Solid Wall 3 feet
Open Fencing 4 feet
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Not within front or side street
setback
6 feet
Interior side and rear property line 6 feet
(b) Mixed-use or commercial site walls and fencing.
(1) Walls and fences shall meet the requirements of Section 30-494(g) and Section 30-500 of the Zoning & Development Code.
(12) Fence design. Fences shall be constructed, designed and maintained as follows:
a. Permitted materials. Fencing visible from public view should be open work such as wrought iron and metal (tube) fences with design features. Masonry, stucco and plaster are permitted when deemed more appropriate to the design of the building on the project site.
b. Fence maintenance. Every fence shall be kept in good repair, consistent with the design thereof. The property owner shall be responsible for landscaping and maintaining the area, if any, between the property line and the owner's fence.
c. Hazardous and prohibited materials. Fences shall not incorporate barbed wire and razor wire, spiked tips, chain link of any kind, woven wire mesh ("chicken wire"), welded wire mesh, woven wire ("hog wire") rope, cable, railroad ties or any other similar materials or materials not specifically manufactured for permanent fencing.

Sec. 30-390. Off-street parking and loading standards.
(a) Off-street parking standards.
(1) Off-street parking requirements shall be set forth in Division 5 which outlines the development standards by zoning district.
(2) Off-street parking dimensions shall be as set forth in Table 30-390.A.—Off-Street Parking Dimensions below. Any type of stall not listed shall refer to Section 30-606 of the Zoning and Development Code.

Table 30-390.A.—Off-Street Parking Dimensions
Type of Stall Minimum Size (feet)
Standard 9 X 18
Garage/Carport 10 X 20
Parallel 8 X 21
Compact 8 X 16
Tandem 9 X 35
30° 9 X 187
45° 9 X 18
60° 9 X 1821
(b) General performance standards for off-street parking facilities:
(1) Parking shall be implemented to provide safe and convenient access to and from public thoroughfares which include movement lanes and public frontages. 1992 364
(2) Vehicular access through residential properties for nonresidential uses shall be prohibited. This provision shall not apply to mixed-use developments. (3) Off-street parking spaces shall be located with sufficient room for safe and convenient parking without infringing on any public thoroughfare or sidewalk. (4) Off-street parking or loading area shall not be used for the sale, repair, or dismantling of any vehicle or equipment, or for storage of materials or supplies. (5) Parking or storage of commercial trucks, buses, vans, sign trailers; trailers or semi-trailers; or the like shall not be permitted in any form-based code zoning district.
(6) Parking facilities on adjoining lots may share access points, driveways and parking subject to a recorded covenant running with the property on which the facilities are located, by process of waiver.
(7) Parking shall be located behind habitable or occupied space, underground, or on the interior or rear of the building. All off-street parking areas shall be separated at least five feet from buildings in order to make room for sidewalks, landscaping and other plantings between the building and the parking area. a. This separation may be eliminated to the rear of buildings in areas designed for unloading and loading of materials and in underground parking areas.

Sec. 30-396a. Downtown Core Design Regulations (Commercial, Apartment, and Mixed-Use Buildings).

This Section provides regulations and standards for new or renovated commercial, apartment, and mixed-use building types.
(1) Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED): Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts shall be incorporated into the project design in order to create a safe built environment. (2) General Façade Composition: Buildings should generally be “four-sided,” meaning that all facades (including sides and rear) shall be considered visible and treated with articulation and materials.
(3) Size, Mass, and Scale: The scale of buildings and accessory structures (including canopies) shall be appropriate to the scale of structures built, or anticipated, in that district. Height of buildings shall be proportionate to the number of stories proposed.
(4) Building Materials:
a. Building wall materials shall be combined on each façade only horizontally, unless the building is broken vertically by a change of plane, or a vertical architectural element.
b. Building walls shall be finished in one (1) or more of the following materials:
i. Wood
ii. Fiber cement board siding, smooth finish
iii. Reinforced concrete with stucco
iv. Brick
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v. Corrugated metal, which may be approved by the Director of Planning based on the surrounding context and location on the site v. Other materials as approved by the Director of Planning, based on visual compatibility with listed approved materials
c. Doors shall be made of wood, metal, glass, or fiberglass. (5) Roof Materials:
a. Roof materials shall match or complement the proposed architectural style. b. Roof materials that shall not be used include:
i. Stamped sheet metal used to simulate Mediterranean or Spanish roof tiles.
ii. Corrugated sheet metal.
iii. Lightweight asphalt shingles.
iv. Wood shakes or shingles.
(6) Roof Forms: Where pitched roofs exist, primary roofs shall have a minimum slope of 4:12, while ancillary roof slopes may be no less than 2:12. (7) Windows and Doors:
a. Proportion and Details
i. Windows shall not be flush with exterior wall treatments. Windows shall be provided with an architectural surround at the jambs and header, and a projecting sill.
ii. Window openings may be grouped horizontally, but trim between windows shall be at least 3.5 inches wide. This does not apply to storefront windows.
b. Facade Transparency: Building elevations that face the street shall have at least 40% of the first-floor wall area consist of windows and/or doors and 15% of upper floors.
(8) Architectural Details:
a. Shutters: Shutters shall be sized and placed so as to equal the width that would be required to cover the window opening.
b. Cornices: If cornices are used, then the cornices are required to delineate the tops of facades. Expression lines are required to delineate the divisions between the first floor and upper floors. Cornices and expression lines shall either be a molding or a jog in the surface plane of the building.
(9) Exterior Building Color:
a. Fluorescent colors shall not be used as primary wall colors or accent colors except when approved by the Director of Planning when the colors are appropriate for the surrounding area and enhance the visual interest of an area. b. Colors that relate to or enhance the building’s existing district character shall be used. Light colors such as different shades of whites and pastels are appropriate.

Extremely bright colors shall not be used as primary wall colors. c. Secondary colors shall complement the primary building color. They shall be lighter or darker values than the body color or use more saturated hues of the 1994 366
body color. Secondary colors can be used to give additional emphasis to architectural features such as building bases or wainscots, columns, brackets, cornices, capitals, and bands; or used as trim on doorframes, storefront elements, windows and window frames, railing shutters, ornament, fences, etc. (10)Mechanical Equipment and Screening:
a. Rooftop equipment such as mechanical equipment shall be screened on all sides, and the screening shall be integrated into the overall building design. b. Mechanical equipment, such as ventilation systems, commercial exhaust fans, rooftop terminations, commercial cooling equipment, heating and air conditioning units, TV antennas, and satellite dishes, shall be hidden or screened from view.

Architectural features or vegetation can be used to conceal mechanical equipment. Screen material shall be properly maintained. If vegetation is used for screening, the mature size of the vegetation shall be considered so that equipment air flow will not be compromised.
(11)Proportions of Bays and Openings: All building bays, including porches, colonnades and porticos as appropriate, shall be square or vertical in proportion, unless the design merits a horizontally-proportioned opening. Wall opening, except for transoms and storefronts, shall be square or vertical in proportion. The façade of a proposed building shall draw upon the proportion and number of bays in surrounding buildings, as defined by windows, doors, and column spacing, to establish a compatible scale.
(12)Garages and Accessory Structures: Attached garages, detached garages, and other accessory structures shall be subordinate in height, footprint, and proportion to the primary structure on the site, and shall be compatible with the principal structure in terms of roof form, materials, and color. Where a garage contains an accessory dwelling unit above, it may exceed the height of the primary structure. (13)Utility and Service Equipment Areas:
a. Locate ancillary facilities within buildings, not along the street facing facade, to the maximum extent feasible. Where ancillary facilities such as trash receptacles and utility meters absolutely cannot be incorporated into a building, locate them at the rear of the site in freestanding, completely enclosed structures designed to be compatible with the architecture of the rest of the development. b. Loading docks, service areas, and trash disposal facilities shall be hidden or screened from view of streets, parks, squares, or significant pedestrian spaces.

Service, utility and mechanical functions, including retail loading shall be located in alleys whenever present. When alleys are not present, service functions shall be placed behind buildings. Building design shall accommodate equipment with niches or insets.
c. Trash and storage enclosures shall be architecturally integrated into the project design. Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to enclosures for screening and deterring graffiti.
d. Build covered trash enclosures with durable materials such as stone, concrete block, steel, and heavy timber.
e. The location of trash enclosures shall be easily accessible for trash collection and shall not impede general site circulation patterns during loading operations. f. Trash service plan shall be provided, which shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning.
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g. Locate electrical panels to minimize their visibility from the street, in locations such as side yard walls, and/or behind landscaped areas. Integrate them into the design of residential buildings to the maximum extent feasible. h. Utility service connections shall be underground or screened, which shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning.
(14)Outdoor Display of Merchandise:
a. Definition of “Merchandise”: For purposes of this section, merchandise is defined as any item that is for sale on the premises or is representative of an item that is for sale on the premises, regardless of whether that particular item is available for purchase.
b. Arrangement: Merchandise shall be arranged and spaced so as not to clutter the front of the property, as determined by the Director of Planning or designee. c. Location:
i. Merchandise shall not be placed on the public sidewalk or within the rightof-way without the approval of the Director of Planning or designee. If merchandise is displayed on any privately owned sidewalk, a minimum of four (4) feet of the sidewalk as measured from the curb must remain open and unobstructed to facilitate safe pedestrian circulation. ii. Areas designated for vehicular parking may not be used as outdoor display areas except as authorized in the Zoning and Development Code such as Temporary Use Permits.
iii. Merchandise shall not be displayed on public street furniture or landscaping.
d. Designation in Plans: Plans for new developments or reuse of an existing space shall clearly designate any areas for outdoor display of outdoor merchandise.

Outdoor display of merchandise shall only occur in areas designated for such display on the approved plan.
(15)Trellises, Marquees, and Architectural Canopies: Materials, colors, and form shall be derived from the building architecture
(16)Balconies: Balconies are encouraged at upper stories to create visual interest, support an architectural style or context, and to provide outdoor spaces for upper story tenants. In addition to upper story balconies, recessed alcoves are recommended to increase the depth and usability of the balcony space and add visual interest to the façade composition.
(17)Awnings and Shade Devices:
a. Durable materials that complement other building materials shall be used, including canvas, high quality fabric, and metal.
b. Vinyl and plastic shall not be used.
c. Colors shall complement the building style, materials, and colors. d. Awning mounting heights shall be consistent along the façade, unless varying mounting heights supports the architectural style.
(18)Security Doors:
a. Roll-up security doors shall be decorative, which shall be approved by the Director of Planning and recessed behind the building façade wall surface. 1996 368
b. Horizontal sliding security grills shall be decorative, which shall be approved by the Director of Planning and shall be architecturally concealed when in fully opened position.
(19)Site Landscaping:
a. Landscaping shall be incorporated in order to create an active visual outlook for residential units, create usable open space, and provide privacy for adjacent residential units.
b. Site landscaping treatments shall be designed to be attractive, with consistent design integrity throughout the project.
c. Parking lots, driveways, and other automobile circulation areas shall be landscaped in order to improve the visual appearance of circulation and parking areas.
d. Trees, landscape islands, shrubs, and groundcover shall be incorporated throughout parking areas.

Sec. 30-396b. Downtown Core Design Regulations (Residential Buildings).

This Section provides regulations and standards for new or renovated residential buildings that have individual entries from the public ROW or common open space. These regulations encourage buildings that strengthen the quality and character of Fontana’s neighborhoods and surrounding areas while providing opportunities for individuality and creativity. (1) Building Materials and Colors:
a. Generally acceptable materials shall include stucco, wood siding, native rock and stone, split face, concrete and brick.
b. Generally prohibited materials shall include aluminum or plastic siding, corrugated fiberglass, and metal.
c. Generally acceptable colors shall include muted natural colors, earth tones, pastel colors, natural stains and accent colors to contrast eaves, trims, moldings and doors.
d. Generally prohibited colors shall include bright, fluorescent, or assertive colors as primary or accent wall colors.
(2) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED): Incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts into the project design in order to create a safe built environment.
(3) Garages and Accessory Structures: Attached garages, detached garages, and other accessory structures shall be subordinate in height, footprint, and proportion to the primary structure on the site, and shall be compatible with the principal structure in terms of roof form, materials, and color. Where a garage contains an accessory dwelling unit above, it may exceed the height of the primary structure. (4) Design Criteria:
a. A variety of enhanced architectural features and materials shall be provided on every front elevation. This can include, but is not limited to, porches, bay windows, pop-outs, veneers, rock, brick, wood siding, etc., or similar features. 1997 369
b. All garage doors shall be decorative, sectional, and roll-up. c. Trim with a stucco covering may be painted in a contrasting color. The contrasting color shall be color-compatible with the color of the body of the structure. d. Decorative trim consistent with the architectural design shall surround vents and windows to enhance the architecture of the structure.
e. Architectural treatment shall be provided on each chimneystack. f. Wall-mounted, decorative lighting fixtures shall be provided at the front porch areas as well as on each side of the garage door. The style of the decorative lighting fixtures shall complement the architectural style. g. All front doors shall provide a window or other decorative treatment, including but not limited to, raised panels, metal work, etc.
h. Upgraded hardscape shall be used within the concrete walkway(s) leading to the front door of the house in order to complement the home’s exterior architectural elements. Examples of upgraded hardscape includes, but is not limited to, decorative patterned scoring, exposed aggregate finishes, stamped concrete, etc. (5) Screening of Exterior Equipment:
a. All mechanical equipment, ground-mounted equipment, utilities, storage, shall be screened from adjoining properties and public streets by a visual barrier such as a wall, fence, or landscape material. Where landscaping only is used for screening, it shall be planted with five-gallon (minimum size) shrubs spaced to provide a dense screen.
b. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be hidden from view by building parapets of equal height. If building parapets do not provide adequate screening when observed from adjacent buildings, mechanical equipment shall be screened by designing the parapet so that it appears as an integrated part of the roof and overall architectural design.
c. No exterior components of plumbing, processing, heating, cooling, and ventilating systems shall be mounted on any building wall unless they are an integrated architectural design feature.
(6) Central Air Conditioning or Cooling System:
a. All new residential structures shall be equipped with a central air conditioning or cooling system.
b. For the purposes of this section, a “central air conditioning or cooling system” shall be defined as all that equipment, including associated refrigeration, intended or installed for the purpose of cooling air by mechanical means and discharging such air into a residential structure used for living purposes. A central air conditioning or cooling system shall not include portable cooling units, absorption units or evaporative coolers.
(7) Water Heaters: Each dwelling unit shall have a separate hot water heater or may be provided with a centralized circulation water heating system sufficient to serve all dwelling units on the property.
(8) Laundry Facilities: All multiple-residential units shall be provided washer and dryer hookups and laundry space within the unit or garage. The laundry area shall not infringe upon garage parking area. In the case of apartments, common laundry facilities may be included in addition to the individual unit hookups. 1998 370
(9) Storage Facilities: A separate area having a minimum of 125 cubic feet of private and secure storage space shall be provided for each unit. a. Said storage area may be located within the garage, provided it does not interfere with garage use for automobile parking.
b. Normal closet and cupboard space within the dwelling unit shall not count toward meeting this requirement.
c. No storage shall be in a carport.

DIVISION 9. PRIVATE OPEN SPACE TYPES
Sec. 30-398. Private open space types.

Private open spaces shall be designed as one of the private open space types defined in this section.
(1) Private yard.
a. Definition: A side yard or rear yard (excluding required setback areas) which is accessed by secondary unit entrance(s).
b. The primary access to a private yard shall be from the dwelling(s) served. c. The minimum area for a private yard shall be sixty (60) square feet. cd. The minimum dimensions for a private yard in any single direction shall be sixeight (68) feet.
de. Landscaping shall consist primarily of planted areas including water-efficient plantings of lawns, trees, plants in pots, etc. and may be combined with a porch.
ef. Private yard spaces may include edge walls or fences, provided that their inclusion does not violate building orientation.
(2) Porch.
a. Definition: A patio, terrace, or other platform extending from or adjacent to a building at the ground floor which is accessed by secondary unit entrances(s). b. The primary access to a porch shall be from the dwelling(s) served. c. The minimum area for a porch shall be forty-six (48) square feet. cd. The minimum dimensions of a porch in any single direction shall be sixeight (6) feet.
(3) Rooftop deck or garden.
a. Definition: A private or privately shared deck or yard on the roof of a building. b. The minimum dimensions for a rooftop deck or garden in any single direction shall be six (6)eight feet.
c. Gardens and green roofs are encouraged to help minimize heat sinks and to pretreat water from storms prior to it entering the storm drain system. d. The minimum area for a rooftop deck or garden shall be sixty (60) square feet.
1999 371
(4) Balcony.
a. Definition: An outdoor space extending from a private upper floor of a building, which is accessed directly from a secondary unit entrance. b. Access to a balcony shall be limited to the dwelling served. c. The minimum area for a rooftop deck or garden shall be forty-eight (48) square feet.
cd. The minimum dimensions for a balcony in any single direction shall be six (6)eight feet.

DIVISION 10. COMMON AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
STANDARDS1
Sec. 30-399. Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to provide common open spaces and a catalog of preapproved public open space types that are appropriate to use within walkable urban environments.

Sec. 30-400. Applicability.
(a) This section describes the guidelines for the development of common and public open spaces throughout the Form-Based Code areas.
(b) The standards in this section shall apply to all proposed development within the FormBased Code districts and shall be considered in combination with the standards for the applicable district.
(c) Additional public open spaces can be integrated into this section as they are approved by the City of Fontana.
(d) The Downtown Core shall be required to comply with 30-404.a.

Sec. 30-404.a Downtown Core Open Space Requirements.

Common Open Space Required
Amenities Required
Developers shall provide on-site recreational facilities as a minimum requirement for all multi-family projects.
(1) Development with less than 35 units shall provide a minimum of 10 percent of the project lot area as common open space (Private Open Space that exceeds the minimum may be counted towards the Common Open Space requirement) and shall provide one of the following recreational facilities, or equivalent, as approved by the Director of Planning:
a. Indoor gym/fitness facility (minimum 500 square feet). 2000 372
b. Tot-lot with multiple play equipment.
c. Spa and pool (min 25 yard by 15 yards).
d. Barbecue facility equipped with built-in grill, picnic benches, etc (min of three areas).
(2) Development consisting of 35 units to 79 units shall provide three of the recreational facilities listed below, or equivalent, as approved by the Director of Planning:
a. Indoor gym/fitness facility (minimum 500 square feet). b. Tot-lot with multiple play equipment.
c. Spa and pool (min 25 yard by 15 yards).
d. Barbecue facility equipped with built-in grill, picnic benches, etc (min of three areas).
e. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the project lot area as Common Open Space. Private Open Space that exceeds the minimum may be counted towards the Common Open Space requirement.
(3) Development consisting of 80 units to 200 units shall provide all amenities listed above, or equivalent, as approved by the Director of Planning. (4) Development consisting of 201 units to 400 units shall provide all amenities listed above and a minimum of one of the following additional recreational facilities, or equivalent, as approved by the Planning Commission:
a. Large open lawn area, minimum dimensions shall be 100 feet by 50 feet (e.g. Rooftop garden).
b. Multiple tot-lots with multiple play equipment. The tot-lots shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of tot-lots and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval. c. Lap pool and spa (e.g. Rooftop, min 25 yard by 25 yards). d. Community multi-purpose room equipped with kitchen, defined areas for games, exercises, etc.
e. Barbecue facilities equipped with multiple grills, picnic benches and shade structures. The barbecue facilities shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of barbecue facilities and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
f. Court facilities (e.g. tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc.). g. Other recreational facilities not listed above may be considered subject to the Planning Commission review and approval.
h. Related recreational activities may be grouped together and located at any one area of the common open space. All recreational areas or facilities required by this section shall be maintained by private homeowner’s associations, property owners, or private assessment districts. (4) Related recreational activities may be grouped together and located at any one area of the common open space. All recreational areas or facilities required by this section shall be maintained by private homeowner’s associations, property owners, or private assessment districts.
2001 373
(5) Circulation, pedestrian, and vehicular parking. Pedestrian circulation. Each multiple-family residential development shall be designed with adequate walkways to provide convenience to the needs of the residents, guests, and the service providers of public agencies. Pedestrian access to the unifying elements of any development shall be separate from, and free of, conflict with vehicular access ways. All developments consisting of six units or more shall provide directories placed in a convenient location at the development entry.

General Requirements
(1) Common Open Spaces shall include amenities such as seating, lighting, and landscaping.
(2) Public open spaces shall be built within the development area by developers as development occurs.
(3) At the discretion of the Director of Planning, required open space may be constructed off-site and/or as part of a larger public open space that will be provided by the City or other private developments.
2002 374
Sec. 30-405. Downtown CoreForm-Based Code sub-district map. 2003 375
2004 376
Sec. 30-406. Form-Based Code sub-district map.
2005 377
2006 378
Resolution PC No. 2023-
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