Exhibit A.pdf — Fontana City Council, September 12, 2023

ATTACHMENT NO. 7
Ordinance for Zone Change – Exhibit A

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).

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(5) A "C" indicates the use requires the granting of a conditional use permit (CUP).
(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.

Table 30-359.A.—Land Uses
Civic Station
Area
Downtown
Gateway
Neighborhood Multi-
Family
Transitional Sierra
Gateway
Route
66 Gateway
Valley
Gateway
Village
Administrative/Professional
Architectural, design, and engineering
services
P P P — — P P P P P
Attorney/legal services — 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
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 M Exhibit halls and galleries with 15% or less
retail sales area
— P P — — P P P P P
General administrative offices — P P — — P P P P P Government offices P P P — — P P P P P
Insurance and accounting offices — 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
Real estate, escrow & property management
offices
— P P — — P P P P P
Recording/film studios — 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 —
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 C C C M
On-site sales in connection w/restaurant M M M — — M C C C M Restaurant and café with entertainment
and/or dancing
— M M — — — — — — —
Manufacturing, including winery or micro-
brewery with tasting room and no restaurant
M M M — — M C C C M
Micro-breweries in connection with restaurant
(Brew Pub)
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

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
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 Banquet Hall as ancillary use to primary
permitted use
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 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
Outdoor dining in public right-of-way PS PS PS — — PS-DT — — — — General Merchandise/Retail Trade
Antiques retail sales (excludes pawn shop) — P P — — P P P P P Consumer electronics, computer and phone
equipment retail sales
— 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
Art supplies, framing — P P — — P P P P P
Beauty supplies — P P — — P P P P P
Books and magazines — P P — — P P P P P
Camera and photographic supplies — P P — — P P P P P Clothing/shoe stores — 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 Farmer's Market 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
Food/drug store (less than 5,000 square feet
GFA)
— 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
Firearms, ammunition, related products,
assembly—retail sales
— — C — — — — — — —
Furniture, office and home furnishings — — 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
Hardware/home improvement stores — P P — — P P P P P Health, herbal, botanical stores — P P — — P P P P P Hobby, toy and game — — 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 Jewelry sales and repair (excludes pawn
shop)
— P P — — P P P P P
Leather goods and equipment — P P —- — P P P P P Musical instruments — P P — — P P P P P
Office supplies/stationery/cards — P P — — P P P P P Pharmacies (without drive-thru) — 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

Thrift stores/second-hand store — — — — — — M M M — Lodging Places
Bed and Breakfast — — — MS — MS-DT
—
— — — —
Hotels and motels 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/psychology/hearing
aids/acupuncture/homeopathy/physical
therapy/sports therapy
— P P — — P P P P P
Optometry sales — 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
— — — — — — CS CS CS —
Auto upholstery — — — — — — — — — —
Auto car alarm and stereo installation (within
an enclosed building only)
— — — — — — C C C —
Commercial parking facilities and garages P P P — — PDT —
— — — —
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
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 Fortunetelling — P P — — — P — P —
Funeral parlors — — — — — — — — — —
Locksmith/key shops — 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 Photography studios — 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
Tailor and alterations — P P — — P P P P P
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 Recreation/
Entertainment

Cyber café — — — — — — — — — —
Billiards and pool halls — — — — — — — — — —
Escape rooms P P P — — P P P P P
Game and video arcades — 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 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
Public assembly/auditoriums/meeting
halls/religious facilities

MS MS MS CS CS MS-DT
CS

CS CS CS MS
Theatres (live stage and movie) and concert
halls
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
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
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 Residential care facility (7 or more persons) — 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
Senior housing — 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 —
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 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
Offices for philanthropic, charitable, civic and
service organizations
— P P — — P P P P P
Temporary political campaign offices and
headquarters
P P P — — P P P P P
Miscellaneous
Industrial uses — — — — — — — — — —
Adult-oriented uses — — — — — — — — — —
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

Civic
Core
Sierra
Core
Gateway
Core
Mixed-
Use
Core
Multi-
Family
Core
Neighborhood
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 -- --
Children tutorial classes -- -- -- M -- --
Colleges—public and private M -- M M -- --
Schools—elementary, middle, secondary, high, private -- -- -- M M M Studio—Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Music (School) with
greater than 1,500 sq. ft. GFA
-- -- P P -- --
Studio—Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Music (School)with less than 1,500 sq. ft. GFA
-- -- P M -- --
Licensed nurseries, pre-schools and day care facilities for children
-- -- -- M -- --
Adult vocational classes, trade schools, computer training M -- M M -- -- Traffic and automobile driving schools — — — — — — Food/Restaurants/Eating Establishments
Bakery—primarily retail sales P P P P -- --
Banquet Hall as ancillary use to primary permitted use M -- M -- -- -- Catering services as primary use—may include on-site
dining facilities

M M M M -- --
Ice cream, juice, tea and candy shops P P P P -- --
Restaurant/coffee shop with drive thru -- -- -- -- -- -- Restaurant/coffee shop without drive thru facilities or alcohol sales

P P P P -- --
Outdoor dining in public right-of-way PS PS PS PS -- -- General Merchandise/Retail Trade
Antiques retail sales (excludes pawn shop) M M M M -- -- Consumer electronics, computer and phone equipment
retail sales

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 -- --
Art supplies, framing P P P P -- --
Beauty supplies P P P P -- --
Books and magazines P P P P -- --
Camera and photographic supplies P P P P -- --
Clothing/shoe stores P P P P -- --
Cigarette/smoke shops/electronic cigarettes as a primary use
-- -- -- -- -- --

Cigar sales only P P P P -- --
Cigar lounge/hookah lounge/smoking room C C C C -- --
Consignment clothing sales C C C C -- --
Farmer's Market MS MS MS -- -- --
Convenience stores -- -- C C -- --
Floor covering (carpet, tile, and similar) -- -- P P -- -- Florists P P P P -- --
Food/drug store -- -- P P -- --
Fabric stores -- -- P P -- --
Firearms, ammunition, related products, assembly—retail sales
-- -- -- -- -- --
Furniture, office and home furnishings -- -- 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 -- --
Hardware/home improvement stores -- -- P P -- --
Health, herbal, botanical stores P P P P -- --
Hobby, toy and game P P P P -- --
Indoor swap meets/concession malls -- -- -- -- -- --
Interior decorating, linen, and bath stores -- -- P P -- -- Jewelry sales and repair (excludes pawn shop) P P P P -- -- Leather goods and equipment P P P P -- --
Musical instruments P P P P -- --
Office supplies/stationery/cards P P P P -- --
Sporting goods and equipment (no gun sales) M M M M -- -- Thrift stores/second-hand store -- -- -- P -- --
Lodging Places
Bed and Breakfast M M M MS -- MS
Hotels M M M M -- --
Motels -- -- -- -- -- --
Medical/Health Services
Acute care/walk-in medical services (urgent care) -- -- -- P -- -- Ambulance services -- -- -- -- -- --
Hospitals -- -- -- -- -- --

Medical/dental/counseling/psychology/hearing
aids/acupuncture/homeopathy/physical therapy/sports
therapy

M -- M P -- --
Optometry sales P P P P -- --
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 P P P P -- -- Gas/service station -- -- C C -- --
Gas station with mini mart, car wash and/or restaurant -- -- C C -- -- Truck, trailer and equipment rentals -- -- -- -- -- -- Personal Services
Barber, hair/nail/skincare/tanning salon and day spa M M M P -- -- Body art (tattooing, body piercing, and/or permanent
cosmetics)

C C C 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 -- --
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 -- --
Shoe repair -- -- -- P -- --
Tailor and alterations -- -- -- P -- --

Public Facilities/Utilities
Public park P P P P P P
Public maintenance yard and other non-office uses P -- M M -- -- Public utility structures M M M M M M
Recreation/
Entertainment

Billiards and pool halls M M M -- -- --
Escape rooms P P P P -- --
Game and video arcades M M M M -- --
Golf course and driving ranges -- -- -- -- -- --
Health and fitness clubs -- -- M M -- --
Indoor—amusement/recreation/sports fields and
courts/skating/batting cages/roller hockey facilities (not within a public park)

M M M M -- --
Outdoor amusement/recreation/sports fields and
courts/skating/batting cages/roller hockey facilities (not within a public park)
-- -- M M -- --
Public assembly/auditoriums/meeting halls/religious
facilities CS CS MS MS CS CS
Theatres (live stage and movie) and concert halls M M M M -- -- 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 -- -- -- -- P PS
Residential within mixed-use development having a
commercial component (may include senior, affordable,
market rate, etc.)

P P P P -- --
Senior housing M M M M M M

Live/work (as a part of a mixed-use development or stand- alone) PS 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

DIVISION 4. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY ZONING

DISTRICT
Sec. 30-361. 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

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.
clear Arcade,
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.
from PL Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL

Sec. 30-362. 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
rail-
adjacent
- - 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
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:

Sec. 30-363. 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
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
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.
clear Arcade, gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.
from PL Bay window 4 ft. max on upper
floors only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL

Sec. 30-364. 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
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:

Sec. 30-365. 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 styl es.

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

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:

Sec. 30-366. 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

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:

Sec. 30-367. 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.

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
• 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:

Sec. 30-368. 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.

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
• 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:

Sec. 30-369. 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.

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
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 30-370. 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.

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
• 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:

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 Mixed- Use 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)

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.

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

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:

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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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

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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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
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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.

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

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:

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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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

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.

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 single -
family homes. New development
should respect and exemplify the
character of existing
neighborhoods.

Capacity
Min. Max.

Residential
Density 3 DU/Ac
5 DU/Ac
16* DU/Ac
with 1 ac or
greater lot
* 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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C
D
E
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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.

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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M

Sec. 30-381. Porch.

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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B
C
D

Sec. 30-382. Dooryard.

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.

A
B
C

Sec. 30-383. Stoop.

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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B
C

Sec. 30-384. Forecourt.

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.

A
B

Sec. 30-385. Lightcourt.

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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B
C

Sec. 30-386. Shopfront.

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 encourage d.

Operable awnings are encouraged.

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B
C

Sec. 30-387. Gallery.

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. 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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B
C
D

Sec. 30-388. Arcade.

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 storef ront 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 a nd 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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B
C
D

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
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 17
45° 9 X 18
60° 9 X 21

(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. (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
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 expres sion 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 body color. Secondary colors can be us ed 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 mechanica l 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 garag e 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.

g. Locate electrical pan els 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 right- of-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 d oors shall be decorative, which shall be approved by the Director of Planning and recessed behind the building façade wall surface.

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 circ ulation 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.

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 lig hting 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 buildin g 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 refrige ration, 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.

(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. d. The minimum dimensions for a private yard in any single direction shall be six (6) feet.
e. 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.
f. 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. d. The minimum dimensions of a porch in any single direction shall be six (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) 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.

(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.
d. The minimum dimensions for a balcony in any single direction shall be six (6) 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 pre- approved 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 Form - Based 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).

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.

(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.

Sec. 30-405. Downtown Core map.

Sec. 30-406. Form-Based Code sub-district map.

ATTACHMENT NO. 7

ARTICLE III FORM-BASED CODE
DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 3. PERMITTED LAND USES
Sec. 30-359. Uses permitted.

ATTACHMENT NO. 7
(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.

Table 30-359.A.—Land Uses
Ret
ail
Civ
ic
Stati
on
Area
Downto
wn
Gatewa
y
Neighbor
hood
Mult
i-
Fam
ily
Transiti
onal
Sierra
Gatew
ay
Route
66 Gatew
ay
Valley
Gatew
ay
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 —

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

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
PS PS PS PS — — PS-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

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

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 — MS-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
— — — — — — — CS CS CS —

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 — — PDT
—
— — — —
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

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 CS CS MS-DT
CS

CS CS CS 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

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 — — — — — — — — — — —

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

Civic
Core
Sierra
Core
Gateway
Core
Mixed-
Use Core
Multi-
Family Core
Neighborhoo
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 -- --

Children tutorial classes -- -- -- M -- --
Colleges—public and private M -- M M -- --
Schools—elementary, middle,
secondary, high, private
-- -- -- M M M
Studio—Art, Dance, Martial
Arts, Music (School) with
greater than 1,500 sq. ft. GFA
-- -- P P -- --
Studio—Art, Dance, Martial
Arts, Music (School)with less
than 1,500 sq. ft. GFA
-- -- P M -- --
Licensed nurseries, pre-schools
and day care facilities for
children
-- -- -- M -- --
Adult vocational classes, trade
schools, computer training

M -- M M -- --
Traffic and automobile driving
schools
— — — — — —
Food/Restaurants/Eating
Establishments

Bakery—primarily retail sales P P P P -- --
Banquet Hall as ancillary use to
primary permitted use

M -- M -- -- --
Catering services as primary
use—may include on-site dining
facilities

M M M M -- --
Ice cream, juice, tea and candy
shops

P P P P -- --
Restaurant/coffee shop with
drive thru
-- -- -- -- -- --
Restaurant/coffee shop without
drive thru facilities or alcohol
sales

P P P P -- --
Outdoor dining in public right-
of-way PS PS PS PS -- --
General Merchandise/Retail
Trade

Antiques retail sales (excludes
pawn shop)

M M M M -- --
Consumer electronics, computer
and phone equipment retail
sales

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 -- --
Art supplies, framing P P P P -- --
Beauty supplies P P P P -- --
Books and magazines P P P P -- --
Camera and photographic
supplies

P P P P -- --

Clothing/shoe stores P P P P -- --
Cigarette/smoke
shops/electronic cigarettes as a
primary use
-- -- -- -- -- --
Cigar sales only P P P P -- --
Cigar lounge/hookah
lounge/smoking room

C C C C -- --
Consignment clothing sales C C C C -- --
Farmer's Market MS MS MS -- -- --
Convenience stores -- -- C C -- --
Floor covering (carpet, tile, and
similar)
-- -- P P -- --
Florists P P P P -- --
Food/drug store -- -- P P -- --
Fabric stores -- -- P P -- --
Firearms, ammunition, related
products, assembly—retail sales
-- -- -- -- -- --
Furniture, office and home
furnishings
-- -- 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 -- --
Leather goods and equipment P P P P -- --
Musical instruments P P P P -- --
Office supplies/stationery/cards P P P P -- --
Sporting goods and equipment
(no gun sales)

M M M M -- --
Thrift stores/second-hand store -- -- -- P -- --
Lodging Places
Bed and Breakfast M M M MS -- MS
Hotels M M M M -- --
Motels -- -- -- -- -- --
Medical/Health Services
Acute care/walk-in medical
services (urgent care)
-- -- -- P -- --
Ambulance services -- -- -- -- -- --
Hospitals -- -- -- -- -- --

Medical/dental/counseling/psych
ology/hearing
aids/acupuncture/homeopathy/
physical therapy/sports therapy

P P P P -- --
Gas/service station -- -- C C -- --
Gas station with mini mart, car
wash and/or restaurant
-- -- C C -- --
Truck, trailer and equipment
rentals
-- -- -- -- -- --
Personal Services
Barber,
hair/nail/skincare/tanning salon
and day spa

M M M P -- --
Body art (tattooing, body
piercing, and/or permanent
cosmetics)

C C C 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 -- --
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 -- --

Shoe repair -- -- -- P -- --
Tailor and alterations -- -- -- P -- --
Public Facilities/Utilities
Public park P P P P P P
Public maintenance yard and
other non-office uses

P -- M M -- --
Public utility structures M M M M M M
Recreation/
Entertainment

Billiards and pool halls M M M -- -- --
Escape rooms P P P P -- --
Game and video arcades M M M M -- --
Golf course and driving ranges -- -- -- -- -- --
Health and fitness clubs -- -- M M -- --
Indoor—
amusement/recreation/sports
fields and courts/skating/batting
cages/roller hockey facilities
(not within a public park)

CS CS MS MS CS CS
Theatres (live stage and movie)
and concert halls

M M M M -- --
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 -- -- -- -- P PS
Residential within mixed-use
development having a
commercial component (may
include senior, affordable,
market rate, etc.)

P P P P -- --
Senior housing M M M M M M

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 mixed-
use development or stand-
alone)

PS 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

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.

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.
clear Arcade,
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.
from PL Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL

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

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

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
• 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.
clear Arcade,
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A

Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.
from PL Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL

Sec. 30-3632. Station area district.

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

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

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side

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.
from PL Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors
only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft.
from PL
min. 3 ft.
from PL

Sec. 30-3643. Downtown gateway district.

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

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

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

Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical

Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft.
clear Arcade,
gallery,
awning
min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft.
from PL
N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max min. 5 ft.
from PL Bay window 4 ft. max on upper floors
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.

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.

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft

Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft

Sec. 30-3665. Multi-family district.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Setback
Front Street Min. 15 ft
Side Street Min. 10 ft
Side interior 5 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft

Sec. 30-3676. Transitional district.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Setback
Front Street Min. 30 ft
Side Street Min. 10 ft
Side interior 5 ft
Rear property/rear alley Min 5 ft

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:

Sec. 30-3687. Sierra gateway district.

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.

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft

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.

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.

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft

Sec. 30-37069. Valley gateway district.

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.

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft

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

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Setback
Front Street Min. 20 ft
Side Street Min. 5 ft
Side interior 0 ft
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min ft

Sec. 30-371. Downtown Core.

1. Off-street parking and loading standards (Section 30-390)

2. Off-street parking reductions (Section 30-391)

3. Loading (Section 30-392)

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.

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

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:

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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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

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

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
I
H
Sierra Core Building Height Standards

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.

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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Capacity
Min. Max.

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

Density Bonus:

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:

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

Capacity
Min. Max.

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
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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:

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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Capacity
Min. Max.

Residential
Density
12 DU/Ac
39 DU/Ac
50 DU/Ac
with 1 ac or
greater lots

Building Form
Frontage
Coverage 50% Min.

Height 55 ft. Max.

A
B
C
D
E
F
H
G

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.

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 single -
family homes. New development
should respect and exemplify the
character of existing
neighborhoods.

Capacity
Min. Max.

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.

A
B
C
D
E
F
H

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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.

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-to- medium 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.

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.

A
B
C
D

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.

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 dooryar d 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.

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B
C

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.

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.

A
B
C

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.

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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B

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.

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.

A
B
C

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 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.

General Note: Photos on this page are illustrative,
not regulatory.

Size
Ground Floor
Transparency 80% Min.

Awning
Depth 4 ft. Min.

Setback from
curb
2 ft. Min.

Height, clear 8 ft. Max.

Shopfronts with accordio n-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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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.

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.

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 t o allow passage around
and to allow for passengers of cars
to disembark.

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B
C
D

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 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.

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.

Column spacing a nd colonnade
detailing, including lighting, shall be
consistent with the style of the
building to which it is attached.

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B
C
D

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

Not within front or side street
setback
6 feet
Interior side and rear property line 6 feet

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

(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).

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.

body color. Secondary colors can be used to give additional emphasis to architectural features such as building bases or wainscots, columns, brackets, cornices, capitals, a nd 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 ho rizontally-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 windo ws, 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, p arks, 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 desi gn 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 e nclosures 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.

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 right- of-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 door s shall be decorative, which shall be approved by the Director of Planning and recessed behind the building façade wall surface.

b. Horizontal sliding security grills shall be decorative, which shall be approved by the Director of Planning and sh all 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 c irculation 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 enhanc ed 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.

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 build ing 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 refri geration, 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.

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.

(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 pre- approved public open space types that are appropriate to use within walkable urban environments.

Sec. 30-404.a Downtown Core Open Space Requirements.

Sec. 30-405. Downtown CoreForm-Based Code sub-district map.

Sec. 30-406. Form-Based Code sub-district map.

Fontana City CouncilSeptember 12, 2023

Fontana City Council
September 12, 2023