Agenda packet — Grand Terrace City Council, June 23, 2026 (part 6 of 6)

18.76.020 Nonconforming use of land.

The lawful use of land existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Title, although such use does not conform to the regulations, specified in this Title for the district in which such land is located, may be continued; provided, that no such use shall be enlarged or increased, nor be extended to occupy a greater area than that occupied by such use at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Title, and when any such use ceases the subsequent use of such land shall be in conformity to the regulations specified by this Title for the district in which such land is located.
(Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.76.030 Nonconforming use of buildings.

A. The lawful use of a building existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Title may be continued, although such use does not conform to the regulations specified for the district in which the building is located.

B. The nonconforming use of a portion of a building may be extended throughout the building; provided, that in each case a use permit shall first be obtained.

C. The nonconforming use of a building may be changed to a use of the same or more restricted nature; provided, that in each case a use permit shall first be obtained.

D. If the nonconforming use of a building and/or operations within a building ceases for a continuous period of six (6) months, it shall be considered terminated and the building shall thereafter be used only in accordance with the regulations for the district in which it is located. In no case shall a residential use that was lawfully established according to the standards at the time of development in a residential zone be required to be terminated or removed.
(Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.76.031 Termination—Discontinuance of use.

A. Such discontinuance of the active and continuous operation of such nonconforming use, or part or portion thereof, for such periods, is construed and considered to be an abandonment of such nonconforming uses, regardless of any reservation of an intent not to abandon same or of an intent to resume active operations.

B. If actual abandonment in fact is evidenced by the removal of buildings, structures, machinery, equipment and other evidences of such nonconforming use of the land and premises, the abandonment shall be construed and considered to be completed within a period of six (6) months and all rights to reestablish or continue such nonconforming use shall thereupon terminate.

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(Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994)

18.76.032 Termination—Violation of laws.

Any of the following violations of the municipal code shall immediately terminate the right to operate a nonconforming use except as otherwise provided:

A. Changing a nonconforming use to a use not permitted in the zone; B. Increasing or enlarging the area, space or volume occupied by or devoted to such nonconforming use;
C. Addition to a nonconforming use of another use not permitted in the zone. (Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994)

18.76.033 Termination—Operation of use.

The following nonconforming uses and structures shall be discontinued and structures removed from their sites within the time periods specified in this section, commencing with January 27, 1994, except when extended or revoked as otherwise provided:

A. Where the property is unimproved, one (1) year;
B. Where the property is unimproved except for structures of a type for which the City building code does not require a building permit, three (3) years; C. Where the property is unimproved except for structures which contain less than one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area, three (3) years; D. Signs, three (3) years;
E. A nonconforming use conducted in a structure designed to serve a use permitted in the zone, five (5) years;
F. In other cases twenty (20) years from January 27, 1994, or amendment thereto establishing nonconforming status, and for such longer time so that the total life of the structure from the date of construction, based on the type of construction as defined by the building code, will be as follows:

1. Type IV and Type V buildings (light incombustible frame and wood frame) used as:
a. One-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, three-family dwellings, apartment houses and other buildings used for residential occupancy, twenty-five (25) years, b. Stores and factories, twenty-five (25) years,
c. Any other building not herein enumerated, twenty-five (25) years;

2. Type III buildings (heavy timber construction and ordinary masonry) used as:

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a. One-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, three-family dwellings, apartment houses, offices and hotels, thirty (30) years,
b. Structures with stores below and residences, offices or a hotel above, thirty (30) years,
c. Warehouses, stores and garages, thirty (30) years,
d. Factories and industrial buildings, thirty (30) years;

3. Type I and Type II buildings (fire-resistive) used as:
a. One-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, three-family dwellings, apartment houses, offices and hotels, thirty (30) years,
b. Theaters, warehouses, stores and garages, thirty (30) years, c. Factories and industrial buildings, thirty (30) years. (Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994)

18.76.034 Termination—Abatement as a public nuisance.

Whenever a nonconforming use or structure becomes obsolete, dilapidated, substandard, unsafe, or exists in a state of general disrepair, the Planning Commission may hold a public hearing to evaluate and make declaration of nuisance.
(Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994)

18.76.040 Nonconforming buildings.

A. No use permit is required for the following:

1. Ordinary maintenance and repairs may be made to any nonconforming building; provided, that no structural alterations and/or additions are made; provided further, that such maintenance and repairs do not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the assessed value of the building in any one (1) year period;

2. Any repairs necessary to bring a nonconforming building into compliance with City codes regardless of whether such repairs exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the assessed value of the building in any one (1) year period; provided, that the total floor area in the building shall not be increased.

3. Accessory dwelling units (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADU) shall be allowed subject to the standards in Chapter 18.69 without further restriction by this section.

B. A conditional use permit is required for the following:

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1. Ordinary maintenance and repairs to any nonconforming building which exceed twentyfive percent (25%) of the assessed value of the building in any one (1) year period;

2. Any structural alterations and/or additions; provided, that the total floor area of the building shall not be increased by more than twenty percent (20%) or one hundred twenty (120) square feet, whichever is greater;
a. In no case shall an ADU or JADU be counted as a structural alteration or addition as part of the limited increase in floor area of a nonconforming building.

3. Exception is in the case of damaged buildings/structures due to fire, earthquake, or natural disasters, refer to subsection D of this section.

C. As a condition to any conditional use permit granted pursuant to subsection B of this section, the portions altered or repaired shall be brought into conformity with applicable City codes including the zoning code.

D. Repair of Damaged or Partially Damaged Structures Due to Fire, Explosion, Earthquake, or Other Natural Disasters. Any nonconforming structure or conforming structure containing a nonconforming use which is damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, act of God, collapse or any other casualty or calamity may be reconstructed to the condition in which it existed immediately prior to the occurrence of such damage or destruction; provided, that:

1. All such construction or repairs shall be started within one (1) year from the date of damage or destruction and shall be pursued diligently to completion within one (1) year of the start of construction. Otherwise, the right to rebuild pursuant to this section is terminated. Each of these one (1) year periods may be extended in intervals of six (6) months upon demonstration of practical difficulty or hardship.

2. In the case of the buildings/structures being reconstructed in a different condition than what originally existed prior to the damages (fire, earthquake or natural disaster), then the project shall be evaluated in accordance to site and architectural review criteria, Chapter 18.63.
(Ord. 157 (part), 1995: Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.76.050 Buildings under construction.

Nothing contained in this Title shall be deemed to require any change in plans, construction or designated use of any building for which a building permit has properly been issued, in accordance with the provisions of ordinances then effective and upon which actual construction has been started prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Title; provided, that in all such cases actual construction shall be diligently carried on until completion of the building. (Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)”

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SECTION 11. City Zoning Map is hereby amended to apply the R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential District to approximately 97.1 acres across 195 parcels identified in Zone Change (ZC) 26-02, as depicted on the Zoning Map attached hereto as Exhibit D and further identified by Assessor Parcel Number (APN) in Exhibit E.

SECTION 12. The City Council enacts this Ordinance under the authority granted by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution and Government Code Sections 65850 et seq.

SECTION 13. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 14. This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 23rd day of June 2026 and adopted at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of June 2026.

SECTION 15. The Mayor shall sign, and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law in that regard and this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Grand Terrace at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of June 2026.
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Bill Hussey
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Daysi Alcocer
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
November 13, 2024
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager
City of Grand Terrace
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Dear Konrad Bolowich:

RE: City of Grand Terrace’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Revised Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Grand Terrace’s (City) revised draft housing element received for review on October 24, 2024. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review.

The revised draft housing element meets the statutory requirements described in HCD’s July 29, 2024 review. The housing element will substantially comply with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) when it is adopted, submitted to, and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585, subdivision (g) and all rezones are completed per Government Code section 65588, subdivision (e)(4.

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), a jurisdiction that does not adopt a compliant housing element within one year from the statutory deadline cannot be found in compliance until rezones to accommodate a shortfall of sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c), paragraph (1), subparagraph (A) and Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c) are completed. As this year has passed and Program 1 (Adequate Sites) has not been completed, the housing element is out of compliance and will remain out of compliance until the rezoning have been completed.

Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City must continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available while considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government’s website and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested

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notices relating to the local government’s housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD.

For your information, pursuant to Government Code section 65583.3, subdivision (b), the City must utilize standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD when preparing the sites inventory and submit an electronic version of the sites inventory. While the City has submitted an electronic version of the sites inventory, if changes occur, any future re-adopted versions of the element must also submit the electronic version of the sites inventory.

Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs, and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.

For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at:
https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html.

HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication of the housing element update team and looks forward to receiving the City’s adopted housing element. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Emily Hovda, of our staff, at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Melinda Coy
Proactive Housing Accountability Chief

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
May 22, 2025
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager
City of Grand Terrace
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Dear Konrad Bolowich:

RE: City of Grand Terrace’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Adopted Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Grand Terrace’s housing element which was adopted March 25, 2025 and received for review on April 1, 2025. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (h), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review.

The adopted housing element meets most of the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq). However, the housing element cannot be found in substantial compliance until the City has completed necessary rezones to address the shortfall of sites to accommodate the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021).

Pursuant to AB 1398, a jurisdiction that did not adopt a compliant housing element within one year from the statutory deadline (October 15, 2021) cannot be found in compliance until rezones to accommodate a shortfall of sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c), paragraph (1), subparagraph (A) and Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c) are completed. As this year has passed and Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs) has not been completed, the housing element is out of compliance and will remain out of compliance until the rezoning have been completed. Once the City completes the rezone, a copy of the resolution or ordinance should be transmitted to HCD. HCD will review the documentation and issue correspondence identifying the updated status of the City’s housing element compliance.

Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to

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Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.

For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation:
https://www.lci.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html.

HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication of the housing element update team. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Emily Hovda, of our staff, at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Melinda Coy
Proactive Housing Accountability Chief

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Grand Terrace, California, Municipal Code
Title 18 ZONING
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Title 18
ZONING
Chapters:

Chapter 18.03 GENERAL PROVISIONS

18.03.010 Adoption of zoning plan.

There is an adopted a zoning plan for the City. The zoning plan is a districting plan, as provided by State law. (Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.03.020 Purpose.

The purpose of this Title is to promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort and general welfare. (Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.03.030 Scope.

The zoning or districting plan effectuated by this Title is a part of the master plan and consists of the establishment of various districts, including all the territory within the boundaries of the City, within which the use of land and buildings, the space of buildings, and the height and bulk of buildings are regulated. (Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.03.040 Conformance.

No buildings or structures shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered in any manner, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other than as permitted and in conformance with this Title and all other ordinances, laws and maps referred to in this Title.
(Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.03.050 Interpretation.

When interpreting and applying the provisions of this Title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Except as specifically provided in this Title, it is not intended by the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Title to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provisions of laws or ordinances, or any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued, or which are adopted or issued pursuant to laws relating to the erection, construction, establishment, moving, alteration or enlargement of any building or improvement. It is not intended by this Title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between

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parties. However, in cases in which this Title imposes a greater restriction upon the erection, construction, establishing, moving, alteration or enlargement of buildings, or the use of any building or premises in any district or districts that is imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance, or by such rules, regulations or permits, or by such easements, covenants or agreements, then in such case the provisions of this Ttitle shall control. (Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.03.060 State law applicability.

Except as otherwise provided in this Title or other Cchapters of the Municipal Code, the provisions of the Government Code pertaining to zoning and planning shall be applicable to all matters as if set forth in full in this Title.
(Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.03.070 Public hearing notice.

Whenever a public hearing is held pursuant to this Title, notice of hearing shall be in accordance with California Government Code Section 65090 and Section 65091. The notice of hearing shall also comply with the following requirements:

Lot Size of the Project Site Mailing
Notification
Radius
Publications in
Local Newspaper
Less than 5 acres 500 feet Legal advertisement
5 to 9.99 acres 1,000 feet 1/8 page box advertisement
10 acres or more 1,500 feet 1/8 page box advertisement
(Ord. No. 327, § 4(Exh. 2), 10-22-2019)

18.03.080 Conditions requiring ministerial review.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, the following shall not require a permit, conditional use permit, or other discretionary review or approval that would constitute a "project" for the purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the California Public Resources Code:

A. Multiple family housing developments in which at least twenty percent (20%) of the total number of units, exclusive of density bonus units, are affordable to lower-income households where identified as a lower-income site to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation in the current Housing Element in compliance with Government Code Section 65583.2(c), and that were either:

1. Rezoned to meet the lower-income household Regional Housing Needs Allocation;

2. Non-vacant sites identified in one Housing Element prior to the current Housing Element planning period (e.g., identified in the 5th cycle before the 6th cycle); or

3. Vacant sites identified in two or more consecutive Housing Elements prior to the current Housing Element planning period (e.g., the 4th and 5th cycles before the 6th cycle).

B. Supportive housing developments in zones where multiple family and mixed-use developments are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multiple family use, in conformance with California Government Code Section 65651 and all objective standards applicable to multiple family residential uses.

C. Any other use or project for which State law requires the City to utilize a ministerial review process.

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Chapter 18.06 DEFINITIONS

18.06.172 Common open space.
"Common open space" means a court, landscape, recreation building/facility or other outdoor area which is used for landscape and/or recreation and that has common access from more than one dwelling unit. Common open space may also include the water area of a pool and common recreation facilities or gardens located on top of a building or parking structure. Open space does not include off-street parking and loading areas or driveways.

18.06.607 Private open space.
"Private open space" means any private balcony, porch, deck, patio, court, ground level yard or roof deck that is accessible from only one unit. Open space does not include off-street parking and loading areas or driveways.

Chapter 18.09 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP

18.09.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the various residential zoning districts within the City. (Ord. No. 357, § 4, 8-13-2024; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.09.020 Districts established.

The following residential zoning districts are established:

RH Hillside Single Family Residential District
R1-20 Very Low Density Single Family Residential District R1-10 Low Density Single Family Residential District
R1-7.2 Single Family Residential District
R2-10 Low Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District R3-12 Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District R3-S Multiple Family Senior Citizen
R3-20 Medium High Density Multiple Family Residential District R3-4024 High Density Multiple Family Residential District BRSP Barton Road Specific Plan District
AP Administrative Professional Office District
C2 General Business District
CM Commercial Manufacturing District
MR Restricted Manufacturing District
M2 Industrial District
PUB Public Facilities District
FP Floodplain Overlay District
AG Agricultural Overlay District
R3-24 High Density Residential Overlay District
GSP The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan

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(Ord. No. 357, § 4, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 298, § 7, 10-11-2016; Ord. No. 264, § 10, 6-12-2012; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.09.021 Overlays established.

AG-1 Agricultural Overlay No. 1
AG-2 Agricultural Overlay No. 2
FP Floodplain Overlay
O-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential Overlay

18.09.022 Specific Plans established.

BMSP The Blue Mountain Specific Plan
BMSVSP The Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan
BRSP The Barton Road Specific Plan
GBSP The Greenbriar Specific Plan
GSP The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan

18.09.030 Designation on map and adoption of map.

The designations, locations and boundaries of the districts established are delineated upon the official zoning map on file with the Planning Department. This map and all notations and information thereon, which may be amended from time to time, are made a part of this Title by reference. (Ord. No. 357, § 4, 8-13-2024; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.09.040 Applicability of regulations.

The uses described in this Title will be allowed and the regulations set out in this Title shall apply in the districts established in this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 357, § 4, 8-13-2024; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.09.050 Boundary uncertainties.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any districts shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A. Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

B. Where an uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission shall determine the location of boundaries.

C. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to the parcel to which it reverts shall apply to such vacated or abandoned street or alley. (Ord. No. 357, § 4, 8-13-2024; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

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Title 18 - ZONING
Chapter 18.10 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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Chapter 18.10 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS1

18.10.010 Purpose.

The residential zones contained in this Chapter are intended to carry out the goals and objectives of the community's Ggeneral Pplan, Housing Element, and Sstate Hhousing Llaw with respect to residential land uses and residential development. These goals and objectives are to be achieved through the following purposes established for the residential zones:

A. To provide for development in accordance with the Ggeneral Pplan; B. To promote the most appropriate and efficient use of the land while providing a variety of housing opportunities to the community;
C. To promote a compatible relationship between residential, commercial and other types of land uses located in the community;
D. To promote the public health, safety and welfare through encouraging the appropriate type and size of development for the community;
E. To manage development with respect to its type, size and location in order to prevent harmful encroachment of disruptive development into the community's residential neighborhoods. (Ord. 146 § 1(part), 1993: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990) 1Ord. No. 264, § 11, adopted June 12, 2012, changed the title of Chapter 18.10 from "RH, R1, R2, R3 and R3-S Residential districts" to "Residential districts."

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The provisions of Section 18.03.080 shall apply in determining projects that shall not require a permit, conditional use permit, or other discretionary review or approval.

18.10.020 Residential districts.

The following districts are designed to implement the goals and objectives of the Ggeneral Pplan. Each district contains specific land use regulations and density ranges for development.

A. RH, Hillside Single Family Residential District. This district is intended for very low density single- family residential development with a maximum retention of open space. It is located in the portions of the City identified in the Ggeneral Pplan's master environmental analysis as having severe development limitations related to topography and soil conditions. The maximum density allowed in this district is one (1) dwelling unit per gross acre.

B. R1-20, Very Low Single Family Residential District. This district is intended for very low density singlefamily residential use. The minimum lot size is 20,000 square feet with a maximum density of two (2) dwelling units per gross acre. Deviations from the above minimum lot size and maximum density can occur in compliance with the following

1. Small Lot Subdivisions established by the “Starter Home Revitalization” Act of 2021, which is codified in state law under Government Code Section 65852.28, Section 65913.4.5, and Section 66499.41, and the City Municipal Code Title 17 and Title 18.

2. Urban Lot Splits established by the Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency “HOME” Act of 2021, which is codified in state law under Government Code Section 66452.6, Section 65852.21, and Section 66411.7, and the City Municipal Code Title 17 and Title 18.

C. R1-10, Low Density Single Family Residential District. This district is intended for low density singlefamily residential use. The minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet with a maximum density of four (4) dwelling units per gross acre. Deviations from the above minimum lot size and maximum density can occur in compliance with the following:

D. R1-7.2, Single Family Residential District. This district is intended for single- family residential use. The minimum lot size is 7,200 square feet with a maximum density of five (5) dwelling units per gross acre.

Deviations from the above minimum lot size and maximum density can occur in compliance with the following:

E. R2-10, Low Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District. This district is intended for single- family residential use and low density multiple family development. The minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet

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with a maximum density of nine (9) dwelling units per gross acre. Deviations from the above minimum lot size and maximum density can occur in compliance with the following:

F. R3-12, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District. This district is intended for medium density multiple family development. The minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet with a maximum density of twelve (12) dwelling units per gross acre. Deviations from the above minimum lot size and maximum density can occur in compliance with the following:

G. R3-S, Medium Family, Senior Citizen. This district is intended for the development of senior citizen housing. The maximum density shall not exceed 20 units per acre. The development standards shall be established through specific plan process.

GH. R3-20, Medium High Density Multiple Family Residential District. This district is intended for medium highhigher density multiple family development, which may include affordable housing. The minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet with a maximum density of twenty (20) units per acre. Deviations from the above minimum lot size and maximum density can occur in compliance with the following:

I. R3-24, High Density Residential District. This district is intended for high density multiple family development, which may include affordable housing. The minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet with a minimum density of 20 units per acre and a maximum density of 24 units per acre.

H. R3-40, High Density Multiple Family Residential District. This district is intended for high density multiple family development, which may include affordable housing. The minimum lot size is 5,500 square feet with a minimum density of twenty (20) units per acre and a maximum density of forty (40) units per acre.

Example project types may include garden-style apartments, courtyard buildings, townhomes, multiplexes, and other multiple family housing types. Single-family residential development or any residential development at a density less than twenty (20) dwelling units per acre is prohibited. (Ord. No. 298, § 8, 10-11-2016; Ord. No. 264, §§ 12, 13, 6-12-2012; Ord. No. 231, § 1(Exh. D), 9-11-2007; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

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18.10.021 Small lot subdivisions.

Deviations from the noted minimum lot size in all residential districts may occur in compliance with the following:

A. Small lot subdivisions established by the “Starter Home Revitalization” Act of 2021, which is codified in State law under Government Code Section 65852.28, Section 65913.4.5, and Section 66499.41, and the City Municipal Code Title 17 and Title 18.

B. Urban lot splits established by the Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency “HOME” Act of 2021, which is codified in State law under Government Code Section 66452.6, Section 65852.21, and Section 66411.7, and the City Municipal Code Title 17 and Title 18.

Deviations from the minimum density standards may also occur pursuant to Chapter 17.29 of the zoning ordinance, Small Lot Subdivisions "Starter Home Revitalization Act.” This includes a requirement that small lot subdivisions on parcels identified in the Housing Element for the current planning period must result in at least as many units as projected for the parcel in the Housing Element. For small lot subdivisions on parcels not identified in the Housing Element for the current planning period, the development must result in sixty-six percent (66%) of the maximum allowable residential density specified in the zoning district in which the parcel is located, or sixty-six percent (66%) of the applicable residential density specified in Government Code Section 65583.2(c)(3)(B), whichever is greater. If the zoning district in which the parcel is located does not specify a maximum allowable density, then the development must result in sixty-six percent (66%) of the applicable residential density specified in Government Code Section 65583.2(c)(3)(B).

18.10.030 Use regulations.

Uses listed in Table 18.10.030 shall be allowed in one or more of the residential districts as indicated in the columns below each district heading. Permitted uses are indicated by the letter "P" while the letter "C" indicates uses which require a conditional use permit. A dash (“-“) indicates the use is not permitted in the specified zone.

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TABLE 18.10.030

RESIDENTIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
Permitted Uses RH R1-20 R1-10 R1-7.2 R2-10 R3-12 R3-S
R3-20
/R3-24 R3-40
A. Residential Uses
Single-Family (Detached), Full
Sized

P P P P P
a Pb
- - -
Second Units (Subject to Chapter

17.30 and 18.65)
P
g Pg Pg Pg
- - - - -
Two-Unit Developments (Subject
to Chapter 17.30 and 18.65)
P
g Pg Pg Pg
- - - - -
Single-Family (Attached)
(Duplexes, Triplexes, and
Fourplexes)
- - - - P P - P -
Multiple Family Units - - - - P P - P P
Manufactured Housing (As
Permitted Per Chapter 18.66)

P P P P P P P P
Mobile Home Park - - - - C C C C
Senior Citizen Housing - - - - - - P
d P P
Small Lot Subdivision "Starter
Home Revitalization Act" (Subject
to Chapters 17.29 and 18.10)
P P P P P P P P PUrban Lot Splits “Housing
Opportunity and More Efficiency”
(HOME) Act of 2021 (Subject to
Chapters 17.29 and 18.65)
- P P P - - - - -
Planned Residential Development
(As Permitted Per Section

18.10.090)
- - - - P P P P P
B. Residential Accessory Structures
Accessory Structure P P P P P P P
d P P
Accessory Dwelling Unit (Subject
to Chapter

17.30 and 18.69)

P P P P P P P P P
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
(Subject to Chapter 17.30 and

18.69)

P P P P P P P P
Guest House C C C C C C - - -
Private Garage P P P P P P - P P
Private Swimming Pool P P P P P P P
d P P
Home Occupation (As Permitted
Per Chapter 5.06)

P P P P P P P
d P P
Keeping of Cats and Dogs
(Maximum of Two Each)

P P P P P P P
d P P
Other Accessory Uses (As
Approved by the Planning and
Community Development Director)

P P P P P P P
d P P
C. Other Uses

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Permitted Uses RH R1-20 R1-10 R1-7.2 R2-10 R3-12 R3-S
R3-20
/R3-24 R3-40
Churches (Minimum Three-Acre
Parcel)e

C C C C C C - C- C
d
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
(accessory
use)i

P P P P P P P P P
Schools (Private and Parochial)e C C C C C C - C- C
d
Public Park and Playgrounde P P P P P P - P- P
d
Public Facilities (aAnd QuasiPublic)eC C C C C C - - - Family Day Care Small (Eight or
Less Children)e

P P P P P P - P P
Family Day Care Large (Nine or
More Children)e

P P P P P - - P P
Residential Care Facility (Six or Less
Persons)

P P P P P P P P P
Residential Care Facility (Seven or
More Persons)f
- - - - C C - P P
State Licensed Congregate Living
Health Facility (CLHF)h
- - - - C C C C C
Single Room Occupancy - - - - C C - - -
Utility or Service Facilitye C C C C C C - - -
Outdoor Recreation Facilitye C C C C C C - - -
D. Temporary Uuses
Temporary Uses (As Aapproved by
Planning and Community
Development Director)

P P P P P P P
d P P
Temporary Trailers (As Approved
by Planning and Community
Development Director)

P P P P P P P
d P P
Footnotes:
a. A second single-family detached unit (full-sized single-family detached dwelling) shall be permitted in the R2-10 zone provided that the lot or parcel in question meets the minimum area requirement for the R2-10 zone and that said lot or parcel is developed with no more than one single-family detached dwelling. A Land Use Permit review application for the second-family detached unit in accordance with Chapter 18.63 of the Zoning Code shall be ministerially approved prior to the issuance of building permits. In addition, all development standards of the underlying R2-10 zone must be adhered to; and any division in ownership among the structures on the lot or parcel in question shall conform to the subdivision laws of the Sstate and Ccity. b. A second-family detached unit (full sized single-family detached dwelling) shall be permitted in the R3-12 zone provided that the lot or parcel in question meets the minimum area requirements for the R3-12 zone and that said lot or parcel is developed with no more than one single-family detached dwelling. A Land Use Permit review application for the second- family detached unit in accordance with Chapter 18.63 of the Zoning Code shall be required to be approved prior to the issuance of building permits. All development standards of the underlying R3-12 zone must be

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adhered to; and any division in ownership among the structures on the lot or parcel in question shall conform to the subdivision laws of the Sstate and Ccity. c. "P" stands for "Permitted Use" where the use is permitted by right; and "C" stands for "Conditional Use" where the use requires a conditional use permit.
d. Churches, schools (private and parochial), public parks, and playgrounds shall be permitted in the R3-40 zone for projects where at least fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area is multiple family residential use. Senior citizen housing is allowed in the R3-S up to a maximum density of twenty (20) unit/acre. A specific plan will be required for all senior citizen housing projects in this zone. e. Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use is prohibited on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split, pursuant to Subsection 17.30.050(A). f. Subject to administrative conditional use permit.
g. Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use shall be prohibited if the finding of a specific, adverse impact is made in accordance with Subsection 18.65.020(C). h. CLHFs are required to comply with the City's Objective Design Standards (ODS) and a State license is required to operate as a Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF) in California. A CLHF means a residential home with a capacity of no more than 18 beds (except a facility operated by a city and county for purposes of delivering services may have a capacity of 59 beds; or, a facility not operated by a city and county servicing persons who are terminally ill, persons who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, or both, that is located in a county with a population of 500,000 or more persons, or located in a county of the 16th class pursuant to Section 28020 of the Government Code, may have not more than 25 beds for the purpose of serving persons who are terminally ill) that provides inpatient care, including the following basic services: medical supervision, 24-hour skilled nursing and supportive care, pharmacy, dietary, social, recreational, and at least one type of the following service:
(A) Services for people who are mentally alert, people with physical disabilities, who may be ventilator dependent.
(B) Services for people who have a diagnosis of terminal illness, a diagnosis of a lifethreatening illness, or both. Terminal illness means the individual has a life expectancy of six months or less as stated in writing by his or her attending physician and surgeon. A "life- threatening illness" means the individual has an illness that can lead to a possibility of a termination of life within five years or less as stated in writing by his or her attending physician and surgeon.
(C) Services for persons who are catastrophically and severely disabled. A person who is catastrophically and severely disabled means a person whose origin of disability was acquired through trauma or nondegenerative neurologic illness, for whom it has been determined that active rehabilitation would be beneficial and to whom these services are being provided. Services offered by a congregate living health facility to a person who is catastrophically disabled shall include, but not be limited to, speech, physical and occupational therapy.
i. Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall be processed by the City in compliance with AB 970 (McCarty, 2021) subject to the specific binding timelines for the expedited, streamlined, ministerial review and approval of Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) permit applications per Assembly Bill 1236 (Chiu, 2015). The review periods for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are determined based on the size of the proposed project.

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Application Completeness
• 1-25 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at a single site: 5 business days • 26 or more stations at a single site: 10 business days Application Approval
• 1-25 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at a single site: 20 business days • 26 or more stations at a single site: 40 business days Conditions of Approval for Expedited Review
• A completed Submittal Requirements Checklist.
• All proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and equipment shall conform with the City of Grand Terrace Objective Design Standards (ODS)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station equipment including transformers, generating stations, energy storage units, and any other electric vehicle charging station related equipment must be adequately screened from visible view to the satisfaction of the City by one or combination of the following:
• Permanent masonry enclosure with decorative block wall and metal roof covering.

Access gates/doors to be lockable and secure.
• Shrink wrap material acceptable to the City's Oobjective Ddesign Sstandards k. State Law SB 234 known as the “California Child Day Care Facilities Act” of 2021 designates small and large family daycare homes as a residential use of property. SB234 prohibits a local jurisdiction from imposing a business license, fee, or tax for the privilege of operating a small family daycare home and large family daycare home.
(Ord. No. 359, § 6, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 338, § 13, 5-24-2022; Ord. No. 336-U, § 16, 1-25-2022; Ord. No. 298, § 9, 10-11-2016; Ord. No. 264, §§ 14, 15, 6-12-2012; Ord. No. 231, § 1(Exh. D), 9-11-2007; Ord. 199 §§ 4, 5, 2002; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.10.040 Site development standards.

The site development standards established for each residential district are as shown in Table 18.10.040.

TABLE 18.10.040

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature Zone RH R1-20 R1-10 R1-7.2 R2-10 R3-12 R3-S R3-20 R3-40h
R3-24
Lot Area1 _
a 20,000 10,000 7,200 10,000 12,000 _g 12,000 5,500
12,000
Lot Area (Small Lot Subdivision)1 _
a 1,200 1,200 1,200 600 600 _g 600 600
Lot Width2 _
a 100 60 60 60 60 60 5060
Lot Depth 2 _
a 150 100 100 100 100 _g 100 90100
Front Yard Setback2 _
a 25b 25b 25b 25b 25b
- 25b 15b 25b
Rear Yard Setback2 _
a 35b 35b 20b 20b 20b
- 20b 15b 20b
Side Yard
- Interior Lot _
g
With Garage _
a 10b 10b 10b 10b 10b
- 10b 10b
Without Garage _
a 5b 5b 5b 5b 10b
- 10b 10b
- Corner Lot
Street sSide Yard Setback2 _
a _b15b _b15b _b15b _b15b _b15b
- _
b15b _b
15b

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Development Feature Zone RH R1-20 R1-10 R1-7.2 R2-10 R3-12 R3-S R3-20 R3-40h
R3-24
Setback from Single Family Zone
for Portion of Multiple Family
Building over 25 Feet in Height2
_
a
- - - - - - 20k
No Street side _
a 5 5 5 5 10 - 10 10
Density3 _
a 1-2 1-4 1-5 1-9 1-12c Max. 20 13-20c 20-40
24c
Density3 (Small Lot Subdivision) _
a
- - - - - - - -
Living Area (Minimum square feet)

* Single Family _a 1,350d 1,350d 1,350d 1,350d 1,350d
- - -

* Duplex, Triplex, Four-plex
and Multiple Family
_
a
- - - - - _
g _g
-_
g
- One (1) Bedroom _
a
- - - 800d 800d- - -
- Two (2) Bedroom _
a
- - - 1,000d 1,000d- - -
Height4 _
a 35e 35e 35e 35e 35e _g 35e 4535e
Lot Coverage (Maximum percent) _
a 40 50 50 60f 60 _g 60 7560
Distance Between Buildings2 _
a 5 5 5 2010 2010 _g 2010 20 10
Private Open Space1 _
i _i _i _i _i _i _i 50 sf/du
for not
less
than
twentyfive
percent
(25%) of
total
units i
Common Open Space _
i _i _i _i _i _i _i 50 sf/du
i
Footnotes:
1 Minimum Square Feet
2 Minimum Linear Feet
3 Residential Dwelling Units pPer Gross Acre not counting any density bonus 4 Maximum Linear Feet
a. A specific plan shall be required for all proposed projects (including tentative parcel or tract maps) which include any property located within this district, except that a specific plan shall not be required for existing parcels that are one acre or less in size, are readily served by existing infrastructure, have public access, and fire services can be readily provided. Such specific plan shall establish site development standards on a project by project basis in consideration of the existing topography and other physical constraints.

The specific plan shall not create a density greater than one (1) dwelling unit per gross acre and shall be consistent with the Ccity's Ggeneral Pplan. The specific plan may consider a clustered development concept in order to preserve large areas of open space and minimize the project's impact on the physical environment.
b. The following exceptions apply to front, rear and side yard requirements as noted:

1. The minimum side and rear yard setback for a patio cover shall be five (5) feet.

2. The minimum rear yard setback for an accessory structure shall be ten (10) feet.

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13. Slopes exceeding five percent (5%) shall be permitted no closer to a residential structure than a distance equal to the required side and rear yard setbacks. In the R1-10 district and the R1-20 district, the thirty-five (35) foot rear yard setback may include ten (10) feet of slope that is greater than five percent (5%).

24. In the case of a parcel or tract map, the twenty-five (25) foot front yard setback requirement may range from twenty-two (22) feet to twenty-eight (28) feet, with an average of twenty-five (25) feet for all proposed lots.

35. In the case where an existing legal nonconforming structure is located within a required setback area, the legal nonconforming structure may be enlarged within the required setback area subject to the following conditions:
a. The proposed addition does not further reduce the depth of the existing setback area; and b. The proposed addition is located no closer than five (5) feet from any property line.

4. For the R1-20, R1-10, and R1-7.2 zones, the minimum total side yard setback of all side yards combined shall be no less than fifteen (15) feet, with a minimum side yard setback of five (5) feet on any one side, or ten (10) feet on the driveway or garage side.

5. For all R2 and R3 zones, the minimum total side yard setback of all side yards combined shall be no less than twenty (20) feet, with a minimum side yard setback of five (5) feet on any one side.

6. No portion of any multiple family building over 25 feet in height shall be closer than 20 feet to a property line abutting a single family zone.
c. A density bonus shall be permitted in accordance with the California Government Code and this Title. d. For the purposes of this Cchapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
"Living area" means the enclosed area of a residential dwelling unit, excluding porches, patios, carports, garages, storage areas or auxiliary rooms.
"Multiple-family" means one- or two-bedroom units only. e. Accessory structures shall not exceed twenty feet in height, with exceptions as listed in Section 18.73.090 of this title.
f. Not more than the permitted percent of the total parcel may be devoted to main and accessory structures, parking areas, driveways and covered patios. The remaining percent of the total parcel shall be devoted to open areas such as landscaping, lawn, outdoor recreational facilities, incidental to residential development, including swimming pools, tennis courts, putting greens, uncovered patios and walkways. Said open areas shall consist of not less than two hundred (200) square feet of open space per dwelling unit. g. Senior citizen housing's development standards will be established through the specific plan process. All senior citizens housing projects in the R3-S zone will require specific plan process; however, in no circumstance shall the density exceed twenty (20) unit/acre. h. Development is prohibited within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, or within the State responsibility area, as defined in Section 4102. This does not apply to sites that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or State fire mitigation measures applicable to the development, including but not limited to standards established under all of the following provisions or their successor:
(1) Section 4291 of Section 51182 of the Government Code, as applicable. (2) Section 4290.
(3) Chapter 7A (commencing with Section 701A.1) of Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
i Refer to the Objective Design Standards for multiple family residential development and mixed-use development for regulation of open space requirements.
(Ord. No. 325, § 4(Exh. 1), 5-28-2019; Ord. No. 298, § 10, 10-11-2016; Ord. No. 264, §§ 16, 17, 6-12-2012; Ord. No. 231, § 1(Exh. D), 9-11-2007; Ord. 146 § 1(part), 1993; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

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18.10.041 Residential supplemental development standards.

A. Accessory uses and structures.

1. Required setbacks.

Table 18.10.04150-1
Required Setbacks For Accessory Structures
Accessory Structure Type of Setback
Minimum Required
Setback
(Single Family)
Minimum Required
Setback
(Multiple Family)
Interior side yard(a,b) 5 feet -
Street side yard 5 feet -
Rear yard 5 feet -
Patio covers, gazebos,
storage
sheds(d, e), stationary
barbecues, gas fireplaces,
gas fire pits, canopies and
similar structures
Between structures over
120 square feet of area
6 feet -
Interior side yard 5 feet 5 feet
Street side yard 5 feet 5 feet
Rear yard 15 feet 15 feet
Enclosed patios
Rear yard when backing
up to an arterial roadway,
railroad right-of-way,
Southern California Edison
right-of-way, County flood
control channel, or
nonresidential zoned
property
10 feet 10 feet
Interior side yard 5 feet 5 feet
Street side yard 5 feet 5 feet
Workshops
Rear yard 10 feet 10 feet
Front setback – above
yard area
15 feet 15 feet
Front setback – front
entry garagec
23 feet 23 feet
Interior side yard 10 feet 10 feet
Street side yard 5 feet 5 feet
Rear yard 15 feet 15 feet
Balconies
Rear yard when backing
up to a street, railroad
right-of-way, Southern
California Edison right-ofway, County flood control
10 feet 10 feet

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channel, or nonresidential
zoned property
Interior side yard 5 feet 5 feet
Street side yard 10 feet 10 feet
Rear yard 5 feet 5 feet
Swimming pool
Front yard 15 feet 15 feet
Notes:
a. On lots with only one side yard, the minimum required side setback for patio covers shall be three (3) feet.
b. Condominiums and townhouses shall have a minimum side yard setback of three (3) feet for patio covers.
c. For side entry garages, setback to be determined by City Council at the time of Site and Architectural Review or amendment to Site and Architectural approval. d. Storage sheds requiring building permit per California Building Code Section 105.1 must adhere to zoning setbacks. Storage sheds exempt from building permits per the California Building Code Section 105.2 are exempt from zoning setback requirements. e. The total number of exempt storage sheds allowed on a single- family district lot shall not exceed four hundred eighty (480) square feet of total aggregate area.

2. Maximum height for an accessory structure.

Table 18.10.050-2
Maximum Height For Accessory Structures
Accessory Structure Maximum Height
Patio covers and gazebos 12 feet
Storage sheds and similar structures 8 feet
Workshops 12 feet
Stationary barbecue, gas fireplaces, and gas fire pits 8 feet Canopies 10 feet

3. Specific accessory structure development standards.
a. Balconies or decks for single-family structures.
i. Outside stairway. There shall be no outside stairway in single- family districts. ii. Screen or guardrail. A minimum thirty-six (36) -inch high screen or guardrail shall be constructed of materials compatible with the design of the structure. iii. Screen wall. A screen wall, a minimum of six (6) feet in height, shall be constructed on both sides (ends) of the balcony or deck for the full depth of the balcony or deck or as required by the conditions of approval. This requirement may be waived by the Planning and Community Development Director where it is clear that the balcony will not negatively impact adjacent residential properties.

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iv. Maximum size. The maximum size of a balcony or deck shall be one hundred twenty (120) feet square feet.
v. Doors. There shall be no outside doors above the first story except when allowed with an approved balcony or deck.
vi. Enclosure. Balconies or decks shall not be enclosed except by the adjoining residential unit and any required screen walls.
b. Patio covers. Patio covers shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the required rear yard area.
c. Storage sheds. Storage sheds shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area.

Permanent electrical service shall not be allowed within storage sheds. d. Workshops.
i. Minimum/maximum. Workshops shall have a minimum area of one hundred twenty (120) square feet and not exceed a maximum area of four hundred (400) square feet. ii. Habitable area. Workshops shall not contain any habitable areas and shall not be used for habitation of humans.
iii. Enclosure. Workshops shall be fully enclosed and shall contain at least one (1) door not less than thirty-two (32) inches in width and may contain no interior walls. If greater than two hundred (200) square feet, workshops shall contain a window with a minimum dimension of twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches. iv. Permit. Building permits are required for workshops. v. Separation. Workshops shall be located at least ten (10) feet from any portion of a residential structure.
e. Canopies.
i. Location. Canopies are not to be permitted in the front yard area or visible from the public-right-of-way.
ii. Maintenance. Canopies shall be maintained and remain in good condition at all times. iii. Temporary permitted use. Canopies may be located in a front yard area or be visible from the public right-of-way for up to seventy-two (72) hours, with a temporary use permit.

18.10.060 Mechanical Equipment
A. Mechanical equipment.

1. Location. Mechanical equipment (e.g., HVAC units) may be located in the rear yard, side yard, or on the roof. Such equipment may only be located in an interior side yard if it is not feasible to locate it in the rear yard. All equipment in the side yard shall be located at the farthest possible location away from windows on the adjacent property but in no case shall the equipment be less than ten (10) feet from any window on the adjacent property. Pool equipment is only permitted in the rear yard area.

2. Visibility. All reasonable efforts shall be taken to ensure that mechanical equipment is not visible from public streets and is screened from view of adjacent residential properties in a manner approved by the Planning and Community Development Director.

3. Chimney structures.

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a. Chimney structures that are incorporated within or affixed to the exterior of a residential structure shall be enclosed within a chassis and finished with brick, rock, stucco, or wood/metal siding. All materials, except for brick and rock, used for the chimney are required to be painted with colors that are compatible with the residence and any other chimney structure on the residence. b. Round metal pipes, clay pipes, guy wires, and straps for chimneys shall be fully enclosed within the chassis and shall not be visible from the property line. c. Gas vent pipes and other mechanical ducts that are less than six (6) inches in diameter when leaving the interior of the structure are exempted from these requirements.

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( Ord. No. 352, § 2, 3-26-2024; Ord. No. 260, § 5(Exh. 1), 1-24-2012) Chapter 18.76 NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
Sections:

18.76.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the permitted use, expansion and maintenance of nonconforming uses and buildings located within the Ccity.
(Ord. 151 § l(part), 1994: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.76.020 Nonconforming use of land.

The lawful use of land existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Ttitle, although such use does not conform to the regulations, specified in this Ttitle for the district in which such land is located, may be continued; provided, that no such use shall be enlarged or increased, nor be extended to occupy a greater area than that occupied by such use at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Ttitle, and when any such use ceases the subsequent use of such land shall be in conformity to the regulations specified by this Ttitle for the district in which such land is located.
(Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.76.030 Nonconforming use of buildings.

A. The lawful use of a building existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Ttitle may be continued, although such use does not conform to the regulations specified for the district in which the building is located.

B. The nonconforming use of a portion of a building may be extended throughout the building; provided, that in each case a use permit shall first be obtained.

C. The nonconforming use of a building may be changed to a use of the same or more restricted nature; provided, that in each case a use permit shall first be obtained.

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18.76.031 Termination—Discontinuance of use.

18.76.032 Termination—Violation of laws.

Any of the following violations of the municipal code shall immediately terminate the right to operate a nonconforming use except as otherwise provided:

A. Changing a nonconforming use to a use not permitted in the zone; B. Increasing or enlarging the area, space or volume occupied by or devoted to such nonconforming use; C. Addition to a nonconforming use of another use not permitted in the zone. (Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994)

18.76.033 Termination—Operation of use.

A. Where the property is unimproved, one (1) year;
B. Where the property is unimproved except for structures of a type for which the Ccity building code does not require a building permit, three (3) years;
C. Where the property is unimproved except for structures which contain less than one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area, three (3) years;
D. Signs, three (3) years;
E. A nonconforming use conducted in a structure designed to serve a use permitted in the zone, five (5) years;
F. In other cases twenty (20) years from January 27, 1994, or amendment thereto establishing nonconforming status, and for such longer time so that the total life of the structure from the date of construction, based on the type of construction as defined by the building code, will be as follows:

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2. Type III buildings (heavy timber construction and ordinary masonry) used as:
a. One-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, three-family dwellings, apartment houses, offices and hotels, thirty (30) years,
b. Structures with stores below and residences, offices or a hotel above, thirty (30) years, c. Warehouses, stores and garages, thirty (30) years,
d. Factories and industrial buildings, thirty (30) years;

18.76.034 Termination—Abatement as a public nuisance.

Whenever a nonconforming use or structure becomes obsolete, dilapidated, substandard, unsafe, or exists in a state of general disrepair, the Pplanning Ccommission may hold a public hearing to evaluate and make declaration of nuisance.
(Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994)

18.76.040 Nonconforming buildings.

A. No use permit is required for the following:

2. Any repairs necessary to bring a nonconforming building into compliance with Ccity codes regardless of whether such repairs exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the assessed value of the building in any one (1) -year period; provided, that the total floor area in the building shall not be increased.

3. Accessory dwelling units (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADU) shall be allowed subject to the standards in Chapter 18.69 without further restriction by this section.

B. A conditional use permit is required for the following:

1. Ordinary maintenance and repairs to any nonconforming building which exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the assessed value of the building in any one (1)- year period;

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3. Exception is in the case of damaged buildings/structures due to fire, earthquake, or natural disasters, refer to subsection D of this section.

1. The total cost of the reconstruction of the structure shall not exceed seventy-five percent of the value of the structure prior to the damage or destruction. The value of the structure may be computed by any of the following methods:
a. The current assessed valuation of the structure as shown on the latest county of San Bernardino equalized assessment role;
b. An appraisal of the damage or destroyed structure made by a state of California licensed appraiser to determine predamage or destruction value of the structure; c. The value to construct the original structure as shown on the building department's official records, based upon the current building construction costs upon which building permit valuations are computed.

In determining the reconstruction cost of any nonconforming structure, there shall not be included therein the cost of the land or any factors other than those concerning the nonconforming structure itself. a. All such construction or repairs shall be started within one (1) year from the date of damage or destruction and shall be pursued diligently to completion within one (1) year of the start of construction. Otherwise, the right to rebuild pursuant to this section is terminated, which means within one more year. Each of these one (1) year periods may be extended in intervals of six (6) months upon demonstration of practical difficulty or hardship. 2b. In the case of the buildings/structures being reconstructed in a different condition than what originally existed prior to the damages (fire, earthquake or natural disaster), then the project shall be evaluated in accordance to site and architectural review criteria, Chapter 18.63. (Ord. 157 (part), 1995: Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.76.050 Buildings under construction.

Nothing contained in this Ttitle shall be deemed to require any change in plans, construction or designated use of any building for which a building permit has properly been issued, in accordance with the provisions of ordinances then effective and upon which actual construction has been started prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Ttitle; provided, that in all such cases actual construction shall be diligently carried on until completion of the building.
(Ord. 151 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

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Proposed City of Grand Terrace Zoning Map
0 0.5 1
Miles
Legend
RH - Hillside Single Family
Residential
R1-20 - Very Low Density
Single Family Residential
District
R1-10 - Low Density Single
Family Residential District
R1-7.2 - Single Family
Residential District
R2-10 - Low Density Multiple
Family Residential District
R3-12 - Medium Density
Multiple Family Residential
District
R3-20 - Medium High
Density Multiple Family
Residential District
R3-40 - High Density
Multiple Family Residential
District
AP - Administrative
Professional Office District
C2 - General Business District
CM - Commercial
Manufacturing District
MR - Restricted
Manufacturing District
M2 - Industrial District
PUB - Public Facilities District
BMSP - Blue Mountain
Specific Plan
BMSVSP - Blue Mountain
Senior Villas Specific Plan
BRSP - Barton Road Specific
Plan
GBSP - Greenbriar Specific
Plan
GSP - Gateway at Grand
Terrace Specific Plan
AG: Agricultural Overlay
District
FP: Floodplain Overlay
District

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March 11, 2026
°
Proposed City of Grand Terrace Zoning Map
0 0.5 1
Miles
Legend
RH - Hillside Single Family
Residential
R1-20 - Very Low Density
Single Family Residential
District
R1-10 - Low Density Single
Family Residential District
R1-7.2 - Single Family
Residential District
R2-10 - Low Density Multiple
Family Residential District
R3-12 - Medium Density
Multiple Family Residential
District
R3-20 - Medium High
Density Multiple Family
Residential District
R3-40 - High Density
Multiple Family Residential
District
AP - Administrative
Professional Office District
C2 - General Business District
CM - Commercial
Manufacturing District
MR - Restricted
Manufacturing District
M2 - Industrial District
PUB - Public Facilities District
BMSP - Blue Mountain
Specific Plan
BMSVSP - Blue Mountain
Senior Villas Specific Plan
BRSP - Barton Road Specific
Plan
GBSP - Greenbriar Specific
Plan
GSP - Gateway at Grand
Terrace Specific Plan
AG: Agricultural Overlay
District
FP: Floodplain Overlay
District

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March 11, 2026

APN ACREAGE CURRENT ZONE
27521105

0.94 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521109

3.93 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521116

0.76 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521117

0.97 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521126

0.45 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521130

0.43 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521132

2.82 R3
27521134

0.45 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521136

0.20 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521137

0.17 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521138

0.26 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521139

0.16 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521141

0.34 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521142

0.89 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521143

0.30 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521146

0.38 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521147

0.36 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521150

0.40 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521151

0.41 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521152

0.42 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521156

0.56 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521157

0.62 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521158

0.81 R2 (AG Overlay)
27521204

0.25 R1-7.2
27521206

0.18 R1-7.2

EXHIBIT E

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27521209

0.13 R1-7.2
27521212

0.27 R1-7.2
27521213

0.18 R1-7.2
27521215

0.67 R1-7.2
27521216

0.26 R1-7.2
27521217

0.22 R1-7.2
27521218

0.18 R1-7.2
27521219

0.33 R1-7.2
27522312

1.99 R3-24
27522331

1.45 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522336

0.76 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522338

0.60 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522340

1.09 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522341

0.90 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522349

0.41 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522350

0.45 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522351

0.97 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522353

0.21 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522354

0.27 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522355

1.40 R2 (AG Overlay)
27522359

0.42 R2 (R3-24 Overlay, AG Overlay)
27522360

1.58 R2 (R3-24 Overlay, AG Overlay)
27523112

0.89 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523117

0.49 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523122

0.18 R2 (AG Overlay)

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27523126

0.25 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523131

0.32 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523132

0.16 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523133

0.26 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523139

0.25 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523140

0.25 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523141

0.44 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523142

0.29 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523143

0.23 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523171

1.08 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523173

0.97 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523209

0.53 R2 (AG Overlay)
27523210

0.18 R2 (AG Overlay)
27524132

0.23 R1-7.2
27525145

0.16 R1-7.2
27525153

0.27 R1-7.2
27525154

0.36 R1-7.2
27527101

0.25 R1-7.2
27527102

0.17 R1-7.2
27527103

0.18 R1-7.2
27527104

0.19 R1-7.2
27527105

0.18 R1-7.2
27527106

0.17 R1-7.2
27527107

0.18 R1-7.2
27527108

0.18 R1-7.2

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27527109

0.28 R1-7.2
27527110

0.18 R1-7.2
27527111

0.20 R1-7.2
27527112

0.24 R1-7.2
27527113

0.17 R1-7.2
27527114

0.17 R1-7.2
27527115

0.19 R1-7.2
27527116

0.23 R1-7.2
27527117

0.22 R1-7.2
27527201

0.21 R1-7.2
27527202

0.21 R1-7.2
27527203

0.17 R1-7.2
27527204

0.17 R1-7.2
27527205

0.17 R1-7.2
27527207

0.16 R1-7.2
27527211

0.16 R1-7.2
27527212

0.17 R1-7.2
27527213

0.17 R1-7.2
27527214

0.18 R1-7.2
27527215

0.21 R1-7.2
27527216

0.19 R1-7.2
27527217

0.22 R1-7.2
27527218

0.17 R1-7.2
27527219

0.19 R1-7.2
27527301

0.17 R1-7.2

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27527302

0.17 R1-7.2
27527303

0.16 R1-7.2
27527304

0.17 R1-7.2
27527305

0.17 R1-7.2
27527306

0.16 R1-7.2
27527307

0.16 R1-7.2
27527308

0.17 R1-7.2
27527309

0.17 R1-7.2
27527310

0.18 R1-7.2
27527313

0.16 R1-7.2
27620247

0.47 BRSP-AP
27620261

0.52 BRSP-AP
27641127

1.68 R1-10 (AG Overlay)
27641128

0.65 R1-10 (AG Overlay)
27645134

2.20 R1-20 (AG Overlay)
116716107

0.36 R1-7.2
116716110

0.32 R1-7.2
116716112

0.32 R1-7.2
116716115

0.32 R1-7.2
116716116

0.15 R1-7.2
116716117

0.15 R1-7.2
116716118

0.15 R1-7.2
116716119

0.20 R1-7.2
116716122

0.80 R1-7.2
116716123

0.19 R1-7.2

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116716124

0.29 R1-7.2
116716125

0.33 R1-7.2
116716126

0.33 R1-7.2
116716127

0.81 R1-7.2
116716131

0.64 R1-7.2
116716132

0.41 R1-7.2
116717101

0.53 R1-7.2
116717102

0.53 R1-7.2
116717103

0.66 R1-7.2
116717104

0.40 R1-7.2
116717105

1.19 R1-7.2
116717106

0.69 R1-7.2
116717107

0.18 R1-7.2
116717108

0.36 R1-7.2
116717109

2.74 R1-7.2
116717110

1.95 R1-7.2
116718108

0.69 CM
116718109

0.76 CM
116718110

0.23 CM
116718111

0.36 CM
116720103

2.61 R1-7.2
116720104

0.21 R1-7.2
116720105

0.21 R1-7.2
116720106

0.20 R1-7.2
116720107

0.21 R1-7.2

Page 710 of 847 ends

116720108

0.20 R1-7.2
116720109

0.22 R1-7.2
116720110

0.21 R1-7.2
116720111

0.26 R1-7.2
116720112

0.32 R1-7.2
116724101

1.08 R1-7.2
116724102

0.20 R1-7.2
116724103

0.40 R1-7.2
116724104

0.48 R1-7.2
116724105

0.46 R1-7.2
116724106

0.51 R1-7.2
116724107

0.78 R1-7.2
116724109

0.59 R1-7.2
116724110

0.44 R1-7.2
116724113

0.46 R1-7.2
116724115

0.47 R1-7.2
116724117

0.50 R1-7.2
116724118

0.50 R1-7.2
116724119

0.47 R1-7.2
116724154

0.66 R1-7.2
116724155

0.37 R1-7.2
116724156

0.19 R1-7.2
116725108

0.57 R1-7.2
116725109

0.73 R1-7.2
116725110

0.17 R1-7.2

Page 711 of 847 ends

116725111

0.17 R1-7.2
116725112

0.30 R1-7.2
116725113

0.18 R1-7.2
116725114

0.69 R1-7.2
116725118

0.20 R1-7.2
116725119

0.17 R1-7.2
116725120

0.29 R1-7.2
116725169

0.39 R1-7.2
116725171

0.86 R1-7.2
116727101

0.38 R1-7.2
116727102

0.48 R1-7.2
116727103

0.13 R1-7.2
116727110

0.48 R1-7.2
116727112

1.06 R1-7.2
116727167

0.47 R1-7.2
116727168

0.52 R1-7.2
116727169

0.23 R1-7.2
116727170

0.26 R1-7.2
116728101

4.54 R1-7.2
116728102

0.11 R1-7.2

97.10

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Statutory Exemptions. State code number:

_______________________________________________
Print Form
Notice of Exemption Appendix E
To: Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency): ____________________________ P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 _______________________________________________ Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 County Clerk
(Address)
___________________________
___________________________
County of: __________________
Project Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Project Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________ Project Location - Specific:

Project Location - City: ______________________ Project Location - County:

Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
_____________________
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: _____________________________________________________ Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: ________________________________________________ Exempt Status: (check one):

Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Reasons why project is exempt:

Lead Agency
Contact Person: ____________________________ Area Code/Telephone/Extension: _______________ If filed by applicant:

1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.

2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No Signature: ____________________________ Date:

Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code. Date Received for filing at OPR:

Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code. _______________
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________
______________ Title: _______________________
Revised 2011

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01247.0001 2154190.1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 2026-02 (GPA 26-02), FOR THE
REDESIGNATION OF 97.1 ACRES TO HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL R3-40 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
TO IMPLEMENT THE 2021–2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
PROGRAM 1
WHEREAS, local governments are authorized by Government Code Section 65350 et seq. to prepare, adopt, and amend general plans and Government Code Section 65580 et seq. requires cities to update their housing elements on a regular basis; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the Housing Element of the Grand Terrace General Plan for the 2021–2029 6th Cycle planning period; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2025, the California Department of Housing and Community Development issued a letter finding that the draft 2021–2029 Housing Element is conditionally compliant and will be in full compliance with state law upon adoption and completion of the proposed rezoning on 97.1 acres to “High Density Residential R3-40” multiple-family residential zone; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element contains Program 1, which identifies 97.1 acres of land for rezoning to the “High Density Residential R3-40” multiple-family residential zone at 20–40 dwelling units per acre to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); and WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 1 commits the City of Grand Terrace to rezoning

97.1 acres of the City to “High Density Residential R3-40” multiple-family residential zone on the Zoning Map and designated as “High Density Residential (HDR)” on the General Plan Land Use Map, which is comprised of one-hundred and ninety-five (195) parcels of land that are identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 0275-211-05, 0275-211-09, 0275-211-16, 0275-211-17, 0275- 211-26, 0275-211-30, 0275-211-32, 0275-211-34, 0275-211-36, 0275-211-37, 0275-211-38, 0275-211-39, 0275-211-41, 0275-211-42, 0275-211-43, 0275-211-46, 0275-211-47, 0275-211- 50, 0275-211-51, 0275-211-52, 0275-211-56, 0275-211-57, 0275-211-58, 0275-212-04, 0275- 212-06, 0275-212-09, 0275-212-12, 0275-212-13, 0275-212-15, 0275-212-16, 0275-212-17, 0275-212-18, 0275-212-19, 0275-223-12, 0275-223-31, 0275-223-36, 0275-223-38, 0275-223- 40, 0275-223-41, 0275-223-49, 0275-223-50, 0275-223-51, 0275-223-53, 0275-223-54, 0275- 223-55, 0275-223-59, 0275-223-60, 0275-231-12, 0275-231-17, 0275-231-22, 0275-231-26, 0275-231-31, 0275-231-32, 0275-231-33, 0275-231-39, 0275-231-40, 0275-231-41, 0275-231- 42, 0275-231-43, 0275-231-71, 0275-231-73, 0275-232-09, 0275-232-10, 0275-241-32, 0275- 251-45, 0275-251-53, 0275-251-54, 0275-271-01, 0275-271-02, 0275-271-03, 0275-271-04, 0275-271-05, 0275-271-06, 0275-271-07, 0275-271-08, 0275-271-09, 0275-271-10, 0275-271- 11, 0275-271-12, 0275-271-13, 0275-271-14, 0275-271-15, 0275-271-16, 0275-271-17, 0275- 272-01, 0275-272-02, 0275-272-03, 0275-272-04, 0275-272-05, 0275-272-07, 0275-272-11, 0275-272-12, 0275-272-13, 0275-272-14, 0275-272-15, 0275-272-16, 0275-272-17, 0275-272- 18, 0275-272-19, 0275-273-01, 0275-273-02, 0275-273-03, 0275-273-04, 0275-273-05, 0275- 273-06, 0275-273-07, 0275-273-08, 0275-273-09, 0275-273-10, 0275-273-13, 0276-202-47, 0276-202-61, 0276-411-27, 0276-411-28, 0276-451-34, 1167-161-07, 1167-161-10, 1167-161- 12, 1167-161-15, 1167-161-16, 1167-161-17, 1167-161-18, 1167-161-19, 1167-161-22, 1167-

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01247.0001 2154190.1
161-23, 1167-161-24, 1167-161-25, 1167-161-26, 1167-161-27, 1167-161-31, 1167-161-32, 1167-171-01, 1167-171-02, 1167-171-03, 1167-171-04, 1167-171-05, 1167-171-06, 1167-171- 07, 1167-171-08, 1167-171-09, 1167-171-10, 1167-181-08, 1167-181-09, 1167-181-10, 1167- 181-11, 1167-201-03, 1167-201-04, 1167-201-05, 1167-201-06, 1167-201-07, 1167-201-08, 1167-201-09, 1167-201-10, 1167-201-11, 1167-201-12, 1167-241-01, 1167-241-02, 1167-241- 03, 1167-241-04, 1167-241-05, 1167-241-06, 1167-241-07, 1167-241-09, 1167-241-10, 1167- 241-13, 1167-241-15, 1167-241-17, 1167-241-18, 1167-241-19, 1167-241-54, 1167-241-55, 1167-241-56, 1167-251-08, 1167-251-09, 1167-251-10, 1167-251-11, 1167-251-12, 1167-251- 13, 1167-251-14, 1167-251-18, 1167-251-19, 1167-251-20, 1167-251-69, 1167-251-71, 1167- 271-01, 1167-271-02, 1167-271-03, 1167-271-10, 1167-271-12, 1167-271-67, 1167-271-68, 1167-271-69, 1167-271-70, 1167-281-01, 1167-281-02; and WHEREAS, the adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing element and associated rezoning of

97.1 acres required amendments be made the City’s Land Use Element and Land Use Map; and WHEREAS, this General Plan Amendment 2026-02 (GPA 26-02) amend the City’s General Plan Land Use Map and General Plan Land Use Element to describe and identify the new land use designation of Housing Element Program No. 1’s 97.1 acres as the “High Density Residential R3-40” multiple-family residential zone for consistency purposes; and WHEREAS, during the preparation of new zoning standards for the “High Density Residential R3-40” multiple-family residential zone, public outreach was conducted via a Special Joint Planning Commission and City Council Session on January 27, 2026, and a Community Study Session on February 5, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Terrace Municipal Code requires that the City Council take action on Zoning Ordinance amendments, and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code requires that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council on such amendments; and WHEREAS, the Grand Terrace Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-02 on April 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, on March 12, 2026, the City of Grand City Clerk’s Office, posted two (2) true and correct copies of the legal notice indicating the date and time of the April 2, 2026, public hearing at the Grand Terrace City Hall Bulletin Board and at the Grand Terrace Public Library, and posted on the City’s website in accordance with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Section

18.03.070; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2026, the City of Grand Terrace Planning Division contracted the mailing of copies of the legal notice to affected property owners, stakeholders, and surrounding jurisdictions indicating the date and time of the April 2, 2026, public hearing in compliance with state law concerning the amendment; and WHEREAS, on March 12, 2026, a legal notice in the Grand Terrace City News, a local paper of general circulation, was published indicating the date and time of the April 2, 2026, public hearing in compliance with state law concerning the amendment; and WHEREAS, on April 2, 2026, Planning Commission concluded its public hearing for General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-02, and approved resolutions 26-05 and 26-06 made a recommendation to the City Council for adoption of General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-02; and

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WHEREAS, on May 12, 2026 the Grand Terrace City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and considered approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-02; and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2026 the Grand Terrace City Council rejected General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-02 after the motion to approve failed in a 4-1 vote; and WHEREAS, following the failure of the motion to approve General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-02, the Grand Terrace City Council continued the Public Hearing to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on May, 26, 2026; and
WHEREAS, at the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting the Grand Terrace City Council unanimously moved to reconsider General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-02 and directed staff to duly re-notice and publish a public hearing notice for the reconsideration of General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-02 to be held at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 23, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2026, the City of Grand City Clerk’s Office, posted two (2) true and correct copies of the legal notice indicating the date and time of the June 23, 2026, public hearing at the Grand Terrace City Hall Bulletin Board and at the Grand Terrace Public Library, and posted on the City’s website in accordance with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Section

18.03.070; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2026, the City of Grand Terrace Planning Division contracted the mailing of copies of the legal notice to affected property owners, stakeholders, and surrounding jurisdictions indicating the date and time of the June 23, 2026, public hearing in compliance with state law concerning the amendment; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2026, a legal notice in the Grand Terrace City News, a local paper of general circulation, was published indicating the date and time of the June 23, 2026, public hearing in compliance with state law concerning the amendment; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider Housing Element Program No. 1’s rezoning of 97.1 acres “High Density Residential R3- 40” multiple-family residential zone “Project”, and during the public hearing on the Project all interested persons were afforded an opportunity to be heard before the hearing was closed; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the General Plan Amendment 2026-02 (GPA 26-02) for the “Project” has been determined by the City acting as lead agency as exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") (California Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq.), pursuant to State CEQA Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) (14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15061[b][3]) through Section 21080.085, which exempts rezones that implement the schedule of actions contained in an approved Housing Elements; and
WHEREAS, the staff report and supporting materials accompanying this resolution are found to be true, are adopted as Facts and Findings, and are incorporated by reference in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. General Plan Amendment 2026-02 (GPA 26-02) is exempt from the CEQA (California Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq.), pursuant to State CEQA Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) (14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15061[b][3]) through Section 21080.085, which exempts rezones that implement the schedule of actions contained in an approved Housing Element.

SECTION 3. Based upon the forgoing and all oral and written presentations and testimony made by City staff and members of the public (including the staff report and exhibits), the City Council finds as follows with respect to the General Plan Amendment 2026-02 (GPA 26-02):

1. The proposed amendments are in the public interest.

2. The proposed amendments are consistent and compatible with the rest of the General Plan and Zoning Code.

3. The potential effects of the proposed amendments have been evaluated and have been determined to not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.

4. The proposed amendments have been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and CEQA.

Changes to the General Plan Land Use Element “EXHIBIT AA” and General Plan Land Use Map “EXHIBIT BB” to effectuate “High Density Residential R3-40” multiple-family residential zone are attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference
SECTION 4. The City Council adopts General Plan Amendment 2026-02 (GPA 26-02), implementing Housing Element Program 1 and redesignating 97.1 acres to “High Density Residential R3-40” multiple-family residential zone, as shown in EXHIBIT AA (Land Use Map) and EXHIBIT BB (Land Use Element), attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 5.The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Resolution as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and it shall take effect immediately.

SECTION 7. The City Council hereby approved General Plan Amendment 2026-02 (GPA 26-02) and orders an amendment to the General Plan of the City of Grand Terrace to incorporate the “High Density Residential R3-40” multiple-family residential zone as set forth in EXHIBIT AA and EXHIBIT BB attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, at a regular Public Hearing held on the 23rd day of June 2026. ___________________________
Bill Hussey, Mayor
ATTEST:

Daysi Alcocer
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney

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2.0 LAND USE ELEMENT

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.1.1 Purpose and Function
The Land Use Element is often considered the
most critical element of a General Plan. It
provides overall guidance to all properties
within the City through the distribution of land
uses, by type, including residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, and open
space. The Land Use Element identifies each
land use designation's location and intensity,
and its interrelationship with other land uses.

The Land Use Element translates the City's long-range vision for development in the City and provides a Land Use Plan, goals, policies, and implementation programs to achieve that vision.

In order to provide guidance for the physical development of the City, the Land Use Element must take into consideration the other elements of the General Plan that identify constraints or opportunities for the development of individual properties. Issues that must be considered include transportation systems, regional drainage, utilities, and geographic and geologic constraints, among others.

2.1.2 Relationship to Other Plans and Programs
City Zoning Code
The City of Grand Terrace Zoning Code sets forth the City's standards, guidelines, and procedures relating to the development and maintenance of all land uses within the City. These regulations are intended to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan while being consistent with the designations of the Land Use Plan. They are intended to protect the physical, social, and economic stability of City residents and businesses and their property; reduce or eliminate hazards to the public; and enhance the City's physical, social, and economic advantages through comprehensive land use and resource planning.

Barton Road Specific Plan and Other Specific Plans
The Barton Road Specific Plan serves as the zoning code for most properties fronting along or directly related to Barton Road. It is intended to provide guidance for the development of predominantly commercial property along the primary transportation corridor through the City.

Since incorporation, the City has approved approximately 16 project-oriented Specific Plans. The locations of the Barton Road Specific Plan, The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan and other Specific Plans are identified on Exhibit 2-1. The Specific Plan properties include multi-family residential projects, small lot single family projects, commercial projects, mixed-use projects and cellular communications projects.

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Exhibit 2-1 – Specific Plan Locations
Amended July 23, 2024, Resolution No. 2024-28

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City of Colton General Plan
The City of Colton borders Grand Terrace to the north, east, and west. The area west of Interstate 215 includes pockets of Grand Terrace property intermingled with pockets of Colton property. As such, the City of Grand Terrace must carefully monitor development and land uses in the City of Colton adjacent to Grand Terrace. Development in adjacent areas of Colton have the opportunity to create land use compatibility conflicts, generate traffic problems within Grand Terrace, and potentially generate environmental hazards that could impact Grand Terrace residents. Review of the Colton General Plan offers Grand Terrace the opportunity to plan accordingly and cooperate with Colton to ensure land use compatibility, improve efficiencies in public services, and mitigate potential environmental impacts generated by future development.

County of Riverside General Plan
The County of Riverside's unincorporated community of Highgrove lies immediately south of Grand Terrace. This area is projected to experience significant future growth that could potentially impact Grand Terrace in a similar manner as the City of Colton. Careful review and monitoring of development within this area will again allow Grand Terrace to plan accordingly and cooperate with Riverside County to ensure land use compatibility, improve efficiencies in public services, and mitigate potential environmental impacts generated by future development.

Sphere of Influence
The Sphere of Influence of the City of Grand Terrace encompasses its current City limit boundaries. It lies adjacent to the City of Colton to the north, east, and west. The County of Riverside lies immediately to the south. There are no opportunities to annex adjacent unincorporated San Bernardino County lands.

2.1.3 Relationship to Other Elements
The Land Use Element has the broadest scope of all the General Plan's elements. Since it governs how land is used throughout the City, virtually all issues and policies contained in other elements relate to the decisions to be made by the Land Use Element.

Examples of these relationships include the need to provide a circulation system to allow residents and workers to travel between land uses, and to ensure that the street system is adequate to serve intended lands uses. Residential uses must be protected from incompatible uses that could generate significant noise, air pollution or other hazards that might impact the residents. All land uses involving structures must be protected from man-made and natural hazards such as flooding, fires, and seismic events.

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2.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Grand Terrace is predominantly a residential community. The City was formerly an unincorporated bedroom community surrounded by the City of Colton. Predominant commercial and industrial activities focused along regional transportation corridors in other areas of Colton leaving Grand Terrace to primarily develop as a single-family residential community. Since the majority of the community is located on the west side of Blue Mountain, the terrain offered scenic views that attracted residents while making large scale development of commercial and industrial uses more difficult.

The majority of the remaining undeveloped land is located on Blue Mountain, in the Santa Ana River floodplain, or adjacent to the I-215 Freeway.

Table 2.1 summarizes existing land use categories, by acreage, as noted in the existing City General Plan. As illustrated, 53 percent of all land within the City limits is designated for residential uses.

Table 2.1
Existing General Plan Land Uses
Land Use Type Acres % of Total
Hillside Low Density Residential 125.2 6%
Low Density Residential 826.6 36%
Medium Density Residential 144.1 6%
Medium/High Density Residential 6.8 0%
High Density Residential 97.1 4%
General Commercial 85.9 4%
Office Commercial 31.9 1%
Industrial 111.3 5%
Floodplain Industrial 42.3 2%
Public 161.3 7%
Hillside Open Space 188.5 8%
The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan 103.1 5%
Street & Railroad R/W 345.9 15%
Total 2,270.8 100.00%

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2.3 GOALS AND POLICIES
The following goals and policies are established direct future land use planning decisions within the City of Grand Terrace:

Goal 2.1. Provide for balanced growth which seeks to provide a wide range of employment and housing opportunities and maintenance of a healthy, diversified community.

Policy 2.1.1: Implementation of general
plan goals shall be
reviewed every five years
with the first review
occurring one year after
adoption of the General
Plan. This will include an
assessment of the
relationship between
general plan land use
designations and existing
land uses at the time of the
review as well as growth
patterns in surrounding communities.

Policy 2.1.2: The City will establish a formal liaison with adjacent jurisdictions, i.e. Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the Cities of San Bernardino and Colton, for the purpose of evaluating the effects of each jurisdiction’s land use planning activities on contiguous areas.

Policy 2.1.3: Grand Terrace’s potential role within the regional market area will be reviewed every 2 ½ years as an integral part of the General Plan.

Policy 2.1.4: The supply of vacant land and underutilized lands within the City shall be reviewed every 2 years to consider changes in zoning in support of General Plan goals.

Policy 2.1.5: Enhancement of the City’s image shall be undertaken by the establishment of City entrances and development of unified streetscapes.

Policy 2.1.6: Mixed use development which can demonstrate superior use of land, more efficient utilization of public facilities, and more effective conservation of natural resources shall be strongly encouraged by the City of Grand Terrace.

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Policy 2.1.7: The City shall continually refine population growth forecasts to ensure adequate planning for anticipated increased levels of sewerage, water and other necessary community services.

Goal 2.2 Preserve and enhance the quality and character of the City’s residential neighborhoods.

Policy 2.2.1: Any development occurring within the Hillside residential designation shall be required to prepare a Specific Plan.

Policy 2.2.2: All residential developments shall comply with the goals and policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan.

Goal 2.3 Provide a wide range of retail and service commercial opportunities designed to meet the needs of the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors while also providing employment opportunities.

Policy 2.3.1: Commercially designated freeway frontage south of Barton Road, shall be developed under a Specific Plan to ensure a comprehensive commercial development pattern that will serve as a scenic entry into the City.

Policy 2.3.2: Maintenance and continued development of Grand Terrace’s established commercial areas, as an encouragement of new commercial development.

Policy 2.3.3: Additional freeway service-oriented commercial uses shall be encouraged.

Policy 2.3.4: Commercial areas along Barton Road shall be designated in a manner that discourages “strip commercial” type development.

Policy 2.3.5: Measures to reduce potential land use incompatibility between commercially designated areas and all other plan areas will be given special consideration. Specific features could include increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping.

Goal 2.4: Provide for a mix of attractive industrial land uses designed to generate employment opportunities.

Policy 2.4.1: The City shall promote the development of employment generating, light, nonpolluting industry, within the present land use pattern.

Policy 2.4.2: The City shall promote the development of light, non-polluting industrial uses within the City.

Policy 2.4.3: Whenever feasible, industrially designated areas shall be master planned to provide an “industrial park” character.

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Policy 2.4.4: Buffering to prevent potential land use incompatibilities between industrial areas and other areas shall be given special consideration. Specific features could include increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping.

Policy 2.4.5: The City’s Redevelopment Agency shall assist in the consolidation and assemblage of properties to assure adequately sized quality development with areas designated as light industrial.

Goal 2.5 Provide for the preservation of natural resources and open space.

Policy 2.5.1 All areas of Blue Mountain above elevation 1,450 feet above sea level shall be maintained as open space. Consideration shall be given to the maintenance of existing communications towers.

Policy 2.5.2 Areas designated as Open Space shall be preserved to provide long term recreation opportunities as well as the preservation of scenic and environmental resources and the protection of public health and safety.

Policy 2.5.3 Energy efficiency shall be encouraged in all future development.

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2.4 LAND USE PLAN

2.4.1 Land Use Map
As required by State law, the General Plan must identify land use designations and permitted development intensities. General plans must also provide a diagram indicating the locations of each land use type. These components are included in this section of the Land Use Element.

Exhibit 2-2 presents the Land Use Map that identifies the specific land use designation of individual parcels throughout the City. Table 2.2 provides a general breakdown of acreage by land use designation and its percentage of total area within the City.

Table 2.2
General Plan Acreage By Land Use Category
Land Use Category Acres % of Total
Hillside Low Density Residential 125.2 6%
Low Density Residential 826.6 36%
Medium Density Residential 144.1 6%
Medium High Density Residential 6.8 0%
High Density Residential 97.1 4%
General Commercial 85.9 4%
Office Commercial 31.9 1%
Industrial 111.3 5%
Floodplain Industrial 42.3 2%
Hillside Open Space 188.5 8.0%
Public 161.3 7%
The Gateway at Grand Terrace
Specific Plan 103.1 5%
Street & Railroad R/W 345.9 15%
Total 2,270.8 100%

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City of Grand TerraceGeneral Plan 2010Adopted April 27, 2010, Resolution No. 2010-10Amended June 23, 2026, Resolution No. 2026-__

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2.4.2 Land Use Designations
Land use designations are provided in order to define the amount, type, and nature of future development that will be allowed in a given location in the City. The following section defines each land use designation shown on the Land Use Plan and provides its density range and general development standards required in accordance with State law.

Each land use designation is typically implemented by a defined set of zoning designations included in the City's Zoning Code. The Zoning Code contains detailed regulations relating to permitted and conditional uses allowed within each zone, site development standards, and performance criteria that serve to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan.

Table 2.3 provides a description of each land use designation of the Land Use Plan.

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Table 2.3
City of Grand Terrace
General Plan Land Use Designations
Land Use Designation Purpose of Land Use

RESIDENTIAL
Hillside Low Density Residential The hillside areas of Blue Mountain located at the far eastern edge of (HLDR) the City are considered a natural resource that requires special Maximum Density – 1 dwelling consideration to protect the scenic views and environmental unit per gross acre resources of the mountain. Any development proposed within the Hillside designation will require special evaluation of all environmental issues and must include provisions for the protection of all natural resources within the area. Properties within the designated areas must demonstrate that building pads and streets can be graded with minimal impact to the hillside and views, and that adequate utilities and public services, including drainage, domestic water, sanitary sewer, fire protection can be provided. Proposed developments within this area shall be required to prepare a Specific Plan. Clustered development that protects sensitive slopes and natural resources shall be strongly encouraged.

Low Density Residential (LDR) The Low Density Residential designation limits land uses to single Density Range - 0 to 5 dwelling family detached residential units and mobile homes subject to the units per gross acre applicable General Plan policies and Zoning Code provisions. This designation encompasses the majority of property within the City and is largely associated with existing housing developments throughout the City.

Medium Density Residential The Medium Density Residential designation include both single (MDR) family detached and multiple family attached developments.

Density Range – 6 to 12 dwelling Permitted uses within these areas may include small lot single family units per gross acre. developments or attached multi-family developments including townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. Mobile home
developments are also permitted.

A density bonus may be applied to a project pursuant to the density bonus provisions of Chapter 4.3 of the California Government Code, or pursuant to an approved Planned Residential Development application up to a 20% density bonus may be granted.

Medium High Density The Medium High Density Residential designation is reserved for Residential (MHDR) multiple family development, with an emphasis on affordable Maximum Density - 20 dwelling housing projects.
units per gross acre
A density bonus may be applied to a project pursuant to the density bonus provisions of Chapter 4.3 of the California Government Code, or pursuant to an approved Planned Residential Development application for up to a 20% density bonus.

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Table 2.3
City of Grand Terrace
General Plan Land Use Designations
Land Use Designation Purpose of Land Use
High Density Residential (HDR)
Density Range – 20 to 40 dwelling
units per gross acre
The High Density Residential designation is reserved for multi-family development, with an emphasis on affordable housing projects.

Permitted uses within these areas may include garden-style apartments, courtyard buildings, townhomes, multiplexes, and other multiple family housing types. Single-family residential development or any residential development at a density less than twenty (20) dwelling units per acre is prohibited.

A density bonus may be applied to a project pursuant to the density bonus provisions of Chapter 4.3 of the California Government Code, or, pursuant to an approved Planned Residential Development application, up to a 20% density bonus may be granted.

COMMERCIAL
General Commercial (GC) This designation is primarily located along Barton Road and near the I-215 Freeway. It provides for general commercial uses to serve the retail and service needs of the community.

Office Commercial (OC) Office commercial uses are used as a buffer between residential areas and general commercial areas. The properties designated for Office Commercial uses are primarily located along Barton Road east of Mount Vernon Avenue and north of Barton Road west of Mount Vernon Avenue.

Permitted uses may include office/administrative uses and support retail and service commercial uses

INDUSTRIAL
Light Industrial (LI) Permitted uses for properties designated as Light Industrial include those uses that can be made compatible with other surrounding uses within the City regarding noise, dust, odors, vibration, glare, air quality, traffic, aesthetics, and hazardous materials. Typical uses may include light manufacturing and assembly, small scale warehousing and distribution, research and development, and administrative and service types of uses.

Floodplain Industrial (FI) Properties designated with the Floodplain Industrial designation experience the potential for severe flooding resulting from their proximity to the Santa Ana River. Properties within this designation are planned for ultimate development as light industrial, non-polluting uses similar to the Light Industrial designation. Proposed developments must demonstrate that adequate measures can be implemented to ensure that the proposed use is effectively protected from identified flood hazards.

Presently, parcels within this area are largely undeveloped or developed as rural residential land uses. It is anticipated that buildout of this area will occur over a long period of time. During this buildout period, existing residential uses shall be permitted and regulated under the requirements of the Low Density Residential land use designation.

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Table 2.3
City of Grand Terrace
General Plan Land Use Designations
Land Use Designation Purpose of Land Use
Light agricultural uses shall be permitted including the keeping of animals with the approval of an Agricultural Overlay
zoning designation.

INSTITUTIONAL
Public (P) Public uses may include schools, parks, the City Hall, City maintenance facilities and facilities owned and operated by public utilities.

OPEN SPACE
Hillside Open Space (OS) Properties designated as Hillside Open Space are those that should not be developed as urban land uses due to environmental resources, environmental constraints or scenic resources. These are primarily located along the western and northern slopes of Blue Mountain.

Properties designated as Hillside Open Space shall be retained in their natural condition and used as either natural open space or parkland.

They may be either publicly or privately owned.

MIXED USE
Mixed Use (MU) Properties designated as mixed use are intended to be developed with multiple uses on a single site. This may include residential, commercial, business park, open space, and recreational uses.

Compatible uses may be placed horizontally or vertically on the site.

All Mixed Use projects shall be required to submit a Specific Plan or Planned Development that demonstrates compatibility between the proposed uses as well as buffering from adjacent properties, if warranted. Densities may not exceed those of the residential, commercial and industrial designations of the General Plan and zoning.

The Gateway at Grand Terrace
Specific Plan (GSP) Density Range 4
to 20 dwelling units per gross acre
Properties located within The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan are designated as The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan (GSP) land use designation. The proposed land uses within the GSP land use designation would include Residential 4 – 20 dwelling units per acre (R 4-20), General Commercial (GC), Park, Open Space, drainage facilities, utilities, and roads. IN addition, the GSP area would also include Utility/R 4-20, Utility/GC, and Open Space Overlays.

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2.4.3 Buildout Analysis
Table 2.4 presents an analysis of residentially designated land and the total number of estimated dwelling units and population at ultimate buildout. As illustrated, at ultimate development of the residential component of the Plan, the City population is estimated to be approximately 15,747.

These estimates are based upon the total acreage by land use type, an average probable density in dwelling units per acre, and the City’s current average population per household. The analysis also assumes that certain properties with higher density designations that are currently underutilized would be redeveloped to the average designation’s density.

Non-residential land uses comprise approximately 27 percent of all land within the City and include employee generating commercial and industrial property as well as open space lands.

Table 2.5 summarizes the build out of non-residential uses and their potential employment generation. As illustrated, at buildout, a total of approximately 11,450 jobs may be available within the City.

Table 2.4
Residential Buildout Calculations
Land Use Designation
Probable
Avg.

Density Acres
Dwelling
Units
Persons /
Household
Estimated
Population
Low Density/Hillside 0.7 du/ac 125.2 88 2.83 249
Low Density 3.6 du/ac 826.6 2,976 2.83 8,422
Medium Density 11 du/ac 144.1 1,585 2.83 4,486
Medium High Density 20 du/ac 6.8 136 1.20/2.83+ 385+
High Density 28 du/ac 97.9 2,741 2.83 7,757
Total 1,200.7 7,526 21,299
+Includes existing senior housing in persons per household and estimated population calculations.

Table 2.5
Non-Residential
Buildout Estimates
Land Use
Designation
Probable
Density
(FAR) Acres Square Feet
Square Feet/
Employee
Estimated
Employment
General Commercial 0.35 85.9 1,309,631 500 2,619
Office Commercial 0.35 31.9 486,347 250 1,945
Industrial 0.30 111.3 1,454,468 1,000 1,454
Floodplain Industrial 0.30 42.3 552,776 1,000 552
Public 0.35 161.3 2,459,179 1,000 2,459
Open Space N/A 188.5 N/A N/A N/A
Total 621.2 6,262,401 9,029

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2.5 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Table 2.6 presents the implementation plan designed to implement the policies of the Land Use Element. One or more implementation programs are provided for each policy. The implementation programs identify:
• The individual policy and proposed action,
• Its relationship to specific projects or overall City policy, • Primary and secondary responsibility for implementation, • Potential funding sources, and
• Implementation priority.

The General Plan Implementation Program is presented in a table format. Each policy of the General Plan is presented with the following information:
• Policy Number: Shows each policy number by General Plan Element.
• Action Type: Indicates whether the policy is project review specific or requires other administrative of judicial
actions.
• Policy Action: Describes the policy and proposed actions for its implementation.
• Primary Responsibility: Indicates what agency is primarily responsible for implementation of the proposed action.
• Support Responsibility: Indicates what agencies are responsible for supporting the primary agency.
• Funding Source: Indicates the general sources of funding for the implementation action.
• Priority: Indicates the level of priority given to the implementation action.

The following codes are used throughout the Implementation Program table:

Table 2.6
Implementation Table Codes
Code Definition
Responsible Agencies
SOC State of California
CA City Attorney
CC City Council
COC City of Colton
COSB County of San Bernardino
CD Community Development Department
CJUSD Colton Joint Unified School District
CM City Manager
CRA Community Redevelopment Agency
CS Community Services Department

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ENG City Engineer
FCD County Flood Control District
FD Fire Department
FIN Finance Department
GTF Grand Terrace Foundation
PW Public Works/Building & Safety Department
RHWC Riverside Highland Water Company
SANBAG San Bernardino Association of Governments
SCAG Southern California Association of Governments
SD Sheriff’s Department
US United States Federal Government
Funding Sources
CFD Community Facilities District
FG Federal Grants
GF City General Fund
ISF Impact/Service Fee
LMD Landscape Maintenance District
PP Public/Private Partnership
RDA Redevelopment Agency
SG State Grants
UAF User/Application Fees
Priorities
1 Current. Action already implemented.
2 Urgent. Action should be undertaken within the next
fiscal year. It is either required by law or is critical to the City.
3 Important. Action should be taken in the
near future. It may be necessary for the
completion of other actions.
4 Ongoing. Action is continuous or is the continuation of an existing action or program. It requires no further
action to implement.
5 Desirable. Action would benefit the community, but
does not require short term implementation or may
require other actions to be taken first.
6 Optional. Action has a relatively low priority, but is desirable. It is not critical to other actions.

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Policy/Action
Land Use Element
Goal 2.1: Provide for balanced growth which seeks to provide a wide range of employment and housing opportunities and maintenance of a healthy, diversified community.

2.1.1 X Implementation of General Plan goals shall be reviewed every five years with the first review occurring one year after adoption of the General Plan. This will include an assessment of the relationship between General Plan land use designations and existing land uses at the time of the review as well as growth patterns in surrounding communities. a. Conduct an evaluation of the current General Plan and revise the Plan as CD PW, CA GF 4 necessary.

2.1.2 X The City will establish a formal liaison with adjacent jurisdictions, i.e. Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the Cities of San Bernardino and Colton, for the purpose of evaluating the effects of each jurisdiction’s land use planning activities on contiguous areas.
a. Contact all surrounding jurisdictions to acquire copies of their General Plans. CD PW GF 4 Review the Plans for consistency with the City’s. Request that the City be included in the review of any General Plan Amendments.
b. Contact surrounding jurisdictions to have the City placed on their transmittal lists CD PW GF 4 for project review. Review adjacent projects for compatibility with the City’s General Plan and identify potential impacts to the City.

2.1.3 X Grand Terrace’s potential role within the regional market area will be reviewed every 2 ½ years as an integral part of the General Plan.
a. Conduct an evaluation of the City’s role in the regional market area for submittal CD CM GF 5 and review by the City Council.

2.1.4 X The supply of vacant land and underutilized lands within the City shall be reviewed every 2 ½ years to consider changes in zoning in support of General Plan goals. a. Conduct a survey of vacant and underutilized lands. Where appropriate, CD --- GF 5 proposed changes to a specific property’s General Plan designation and/or zoning shall submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for appropriate action.

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2.1.5 Enhancement of the City’s image shall be undertaken by the establishment of City entrances and development of unified streetscapes.
a. Identify entrances to the City that are under-landscaped. Submit proposed CD PW, CD GF, FG, SG, 4 landscape plans to the Planning Commission and City Council for review. Prepare LMD, ISF, plans for approved concepts and install new landscaping, as funding becomes PP available.

2.1.6 X Mixed use development which can demonstrate superior use of land, more efficient utilitization of public facilities, and more effective conservation of natural resources shall be strongly encouraged by the City of Grand Terrace.
a. Review new development on a project-by-project basis for implementation of CD PW GF 1 mixed use development concepts.

2.1.7 The City shall continually refine population growth forecasts to insure adequate planning for anticipated increased levels of sewerage, water and other necessary community services.
a. Acquire updated population information through the State, SCAG, and SANBAG. CD PW, SCAG, GF 4 SANBAG
Goal 2.2: Preserve and enhance the quality and character of the City’s residential neighborhoods.

2.2.1 X Any development occurring within the Hillside Residential designation shall be required to prepare a Specific Plan.
a. Enforce the current requirement for the preparation of a Specific Plan for any CD CA GF 1 development proposed in areas designated as Hillside Residential.

2.2.2 X All residential developments shall comply with the goals and policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan.
a. Review all proposed residential projects for consistency to the General Plan CD --- GF 4 Housing Element.

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Goal 2.3: Provide a wide range of retail and service commercial opportunities designed to meet the needs of the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors while also providing employment opportunities.

2.3.1 X Commercially designated freeway frontage shall be master planned to ensure a comprehensive commercial development pattern that will serve as a scenic entry into the City.
a. Require that all commercial projects along the I-215 freeway are developed under C
D --- GF, RDA, 1
a master plan concept. UAF

2.3.2 X Maintenance and continued development of Grand Terrace’s established commercial areas, as an encouragement of new commercial development. a. The City shall develop a program to support the renovation and improvement of C
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existing commercial areas. RDA, PP

2.3.3 X X Additional freeway service-oriented commercial uses shall be encouraged. a. Promote the development of freeway-oriented land uses south of Barton Road and C
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east of I-215. PP, RDA
b. Develop an economic development program designed to attract freeway-oriented C
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commercial land uses to the City.

2.3.4 X X Commercial areas along Barton Road shall be designated in a manner that discourages “strip commercial” type development.
a. All new commercial projects along Barton Road shall be reviewed in compliance C
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with the Barton Road Specific Plan to discourage “strip commercial” development concepts.

2.3.5 X X Measures to reduce potential land use incompatibility between commercially designated areas and all other plan areas will be given special consideration. Specific features could include increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping. a. Review and modify the Zoning Ordinance to provide requirements for buffering C
D PW, CA GF 4
between commercial and residential land uses.

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Goal 2.4: Provide for a mix of attractive industrial land uses designed to generate employment opportunities

2.4.1 X The City shall promote the development of employment generating, light, non-polluting industry with the present land use pattern.
a. Identify potential industrial sites. Market the sites through City-sponsored CD CM, RDA GF, RDA 4 economic development programs using multi-media sources including the City Website, television, and written materials.

2.4.2 X The City shall promote the development of light non-polluting industrial uses within the City.
a. Develop a marketing program for the development of industrial areas along and CD CM, RDA GF, RDA 5 west of I-215.

2.4.3 X Whenever feasible, industrially designated areas shall be master planned to provide an “industrial park” character.
a. When industrial projects are proposed, they will be evaluated for their potential to CD PW GF 1 be included in an overall master plan with other adjacent industrial properties.

2.4.4 Buffering to prevent potential land use incompatibilities between industrial areas and other areas shall be given special consideration. Specific features could include increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping. a. Review the Zoning Ordinance and establish buffer guidelines for industrial areas CD PW GF 3 adjacent to more sensitive land uses.

2.4.5 The City’s Redevelopment Agency shall assist in the consolidation and assemblage of properties to assure adequate sized quality development with areas designated as light industrial.
a. Identify potential industrial sites and determine whether they warrant RDA RDA CD, CM RDA 6 participation based upon available RDA funding.

Goal 2.5: Provide for the preservation of natural resources and open space.

2.5.1 All areas of Blue Mountain above elevation 1,450 feet above sea level shall be maintained as open space. Consideration shall be given to the maintenance of existing

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communications towers.
a. Review the Zoning Ordinance and establish requirements for the preservation of CD CA GF 3 Blue Mountain as open space above the elevation 1,450.

2.5.2 X X Areas designated as Open Space shall be preserved to provide long-term recreation opportunities as well as the preservation of scenic and environmental resources and the protection of public health and safety.
a. Work with the Grand Terrace Foundation and Friends of Blue Mountain to CD CS, CM FG, SG, ISF, 3 identify potential properties for acquisition as public open space. PP b. Review projects on or adjacent to Blue Mountain and condition them, where CD CM GF 4 appropriate, to dedicate property as public open space.

2.5.3 X X Energy efficiency shall be encouraged in all future development. a. The City shall develop energy conservation policies and guidelines to be used in the CD PW, CA GF, SG, FG, 3 review of all new development proposals. PP

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June 23, 2026
Housing Element
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Reconsideration of Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-02, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-01, Zone Change (ZC) 26-01, and Environmental Review (E) 26-03 – Establishment of the R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential District and Housing Element Rezoning PRESENTED BY: Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, Gabriel Arguelles, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: PASS A MOTION TO RECONSIDER APPROVAL OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) 26-02, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 26-01, ZONE CHANGE (ZC) 26-01, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (E) 26-03 – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE R3-40 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING
2030 VISION STATEMENT:

This staff report supports City Council Goal #3, “Promote Economic Development” by encouraging the City to prepare for future development by updating zoning and development codes; and City Council Goal #5, “Engage in Proactive Communication” by encouraging public participation regarding land use and development activities.

BACKGROUND:

City Council did not pass the motion to approve Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-02, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-01, Zone Change (ZC) 26-01, and Environmental Review (E) 26-03 to implement Program 1 of the City’s 2021–2029 Housing Element at its May 12, 2026 public hearing.

The hearing was adjourned for continuation on May 26, 2026. The proposed amendments were intended to establish the R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential District and rezone a total of approximately 97 acres throughout the City to allow residential development at a density of 20 to 40 dwelling units per acre.

As a result, the item was continued to the next City Council meeting on May 26, 2026, for discussion and possible reconsideration. This staff report discusses ramifications the City will likely face in failing to adopt a compliant Housing Element, including disqualification from eligibility for state grants; carryover/combined RHNA from the 6th Cycle to 7th Cycle, at least doubling the amount that must be zoned to R3-40; risk of litigation from the state, private parties, and nonprofit organizations; significant financial penalties; loss of permitting authority; court receivership; and inability to deny new projects inconsistent with the General Plan or Zoning, including Builder’s Remedy vulnerability.

By this staff report, City staff recommends that the City Council move to reconsider approval of Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-02, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-01, Zone Change (ZC) 26-01, and Environmental Review (E) 26-03 – Establishment of the R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential District and Housing Element Rezoning and, if a motion for reconsideration

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passes, continue the matter to a future re-noticed hearing to ensure the public is properly informed prior to final action.

To assist the City Council and public in understanding the proposed rezoning program and the potential consequences associated with continued Housing Element noncompliance, additional background materials have been provided with this report. Attachment 1 contains the May 12, 2026 City Council staff report and associated rezoning materials previously considered by the City Council.

Attachment 2 provides supplemental background information regarding the Housing Element rezoning program, including General Plan and Housing Element framework, development assumptions, theoretical buildout capacity, and recent State housing legislation. Attachment 3 includes a recent article regarding enforcement actions and penalties imposed on the City of Huntington Beach related to Housing Element noncompliance.

DISCUSSION:

I. CONSEQUENCES OF NONCOMPLIANCE
If the City does not have a housing element in compliance with State Housing Element Law, the City may face serious consequences, including but not limited to:
• Disqualification from eligibility for state grants
• Carryover/Combined RHNA from 6th Cycle to 7th Cycle – at least doubling the amount that must be zoned to R3-40.
• Risk of litigation
• Financial penalties
• Loss of permitting authority
• Court receivership
• Inability to deny new projects inconsistent with General Plan or Zoning (Builder’s Remedy) State Grants. Noncompliance results in ineligibility or delay in receiving state funds that require a compliant housing element as a prerequisite, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Infill Infrastructure Grant Program
• SB 1 Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grants
• Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
• Local Housing Trust Fund Program
• Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Eligibility for these funding sources is tied, in part, to Housing Element compliance and/or compliance with annual reporting obligations under Government Code section 65400. In addition, the City’s refusal to adopt the necessary zoning amendments required to complete the Housing Element process may jeopardize grant funding the City has already received. Under the Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (“REAP 2.0”) program, failure to complete required Housing Element implementation actions could subject the City to repayment obligations or other enforcement actions related to previously awarded grant funds.

RHNA Carryover. If a local government fails to provide enough sites or rezone to meet their previous RHNA allocation, that "unmet need" is carried over to the next cycle. This means that Grand Terrace

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will not only have to rezone in two years to accommodate the higher 7th Cycle RHNA but will also need to additionally accommodate the 6th Cycle RHNA, at least doubling the potential number of units that the Grand Terrace must zone for.

By adopting the zoning and maintaining a compliant Housing Element, all of the potential 6th Cycle units that have not been developed during the 6th Cycle (through 2029) will be allowed to count toward the 7th Cycle RHNA requirement. There is a good chance that Grand Terrace would not have to rezone additional lands for the 7th Cycle Housing Element.

Lawsuits. Jurisdictions that do not meet their housing element requirements may face additional financial and legal ramifications. HCD may notify the California Office of the Attorney General, which may bring suit for violations of State Housing Element Law.

Local governments with noncompliant housing elements are vulnerable to litigation from housing rights’ organizations, developers, and HCD. If a jurisdiction faces a court action stemming from its lack of compliance and either loses or settles the case, it often must pay substantial attorney fees to the plaintiff’s attorneys in addition to the fees paid to its own attorneys. Potential consequences of lawsuits include:
• Mandatory compliance within 120 days,
• Suspension of local control on building matters, and
• Court approval of housing developments.

Financial Penalties. Further, state law provides for court-imposed penalties for persistent noncompliance, including financial penalties. Under Government Code section 65585, subdivision (l)(1), such penalties may be imposed following a judicial finding of noncompliance, issuance of a compliance order or judgment, and continued failure to comply with that order for a period of 12 months. The statute establishes a minimum fine of $10,000 per month, up to $100,000 per month. If a jurisdiction remains noncompliant for an additional six months, a court may multiply those penalties by a factor of six, up to $600,000 per month. Further financial implications are discussed in the Fiscal Impact section below.

Loss of Permitting Authority. Other potential ramifications could include the loss of local land use authority to a court-appointed agent. Courts have authority to take local government residential and nonresidential permit authority to bring the jurisdiction’s General Plan and housing element into substantial compliance with State law. The court may suspend the locality’s authority to issue building permits or grant zoning changes, variances, or subdivision map approvals – giving local governments a strong incentive to bring their housing element into compliance.

For example, a defective housing element may freeze the City’s ability to issue permits for nonresidential construction or development, as a finding of consistency with the general plan is not valid when a general plan is incomplete or inadequate. (See, e.g., Resource Defense Fund v. County of Santa Cruz (1982) 133 Cal.App.3d 800, 806; Camp v. Board of Supervisors (1981) 123 Cal.App.3d 334, 358.) Accordingly, a city without a valid housing element would not be able to approve most development projects. (See, e.g., Urban Habitat Program, Case No. RG 06 293831 [instituting a ban on city approval of development projects until a settlement agreement had been reached with the Attorney General and the housing advocacy organizations].) Court Receivership. Government Code sections 65585 and 65587 authorize courts to impose

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additional remedies for persistent noncompliance with State Housing Element Law, including appointment of a receiver or other agent. Generally, such remedies may occur following: (1) a judicial finding that the housing element does not substantially comply with State law; (2) issuance of a court order or judgment directing the jurisdiction to come into compliance; and (3) continued failure to comply with that order. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (l), the court retains jurisdiction to ensure compliance and may impose escalating enforcement measures if noncompliance persists. Under Government Code section 65587, the court may appoint a receiver with authority to take actions necessary to remedy identified deficiencies and achieve substantial compliance, including actions related to housing element programs, rezoning, and other implementing land use regulations.

Builders Remedy
Failure to maintain a substantially compliant Housing Element may expose the City to applications submitted pursuant to the “Builder’s Remedy” provisions of Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5), commonly referred to as the Housing Accountability Act. Under Builder’s Remedy, jurisdictions without a substantially compliant Housing Element are significantly limited in their ability to deny qualifying housing development projects based on inconsistency with local zoning standards or General Plan land use designations.

As a result, developers may propose qualifying residential or mixed-use projects at densities, heights, and intensities that would otherwise not be permitted under the City’s zoning regulations. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Attorney General have both indicated an intent to aggressively enforce Builder’s Remedy protections and challenge local actions that unlawfully impede qualifying housing projects.

The City of Grand Terrace’s Housing Element compliance deadline was October 15, 2021. Because the Housing Element was not found to be in substantial compliance by the statutory deadline, the City has remained subject to Builder’s Remedy provisions pending completion of the required rezoning program identified in Program 1 of the Housing Element.

Under Builder’s Remedy, qualifying affordable housing projects where at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households, or where 100 percent of the units are affordable to moderate-income households, may not be denied based on inconsistency with the City’s zoning code or General Plan land use designations unless specific statutory findings can be made. Under State law, qualifying Builder’s Remedy projects may only be denied if the project has a specific adverse impact upon public health or safety that cannot be mitigated without rendering the project unaffordable, violates State or federal law and there is no feasible method to comply without rendering the project unaffordable, is located on qualifying agricultural or resource preservation land, or lacks adequate water or wastewater infrastructure to serve the development.

As the City remains non-compliant until completion of the required rezonings, Grand Terrace is currently subject to Builder’s Remedy applications. This means a developer may propose residential development at densities and heights exceeding current zoning limitations so long as the project satisfies applicable affordability thresholds.

Adoption of the proposed rezoning program would restore the City’s ability to regulate residential development through objective zoning standards, including limitations related to density, height, setbacks, design, and site development. Under the City’s current noncompliant status, a developer could propose a substantially higher-density residential project that exceeds the standards contemplated under the proposed R3-40 zoning district. Adoption of the proposed rezoning would instead establish enforceable development standards, including a maximum density of 40 dwelling

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units per acre, a maximum height of 45 feet, and applicable setback and development requirements.

Adopting the new zoning gives the City the power to shape what these developments will look like, and will limit proposed projects to the standards that have been developed. As an example, at this time a developer could propose a 10-story building at 100 dwelling units per acre on any parcel in the City, and the City would not have the ability to deny such a project. By adopting the zoning to achieve housing element compliance, developers would be limited to the proposed standards, and projects could be denied should they exceed 40 du/ac or exceed 45 feet in height, or do not meet the required setbacks or other development standards.

The City has already received two Builder’s Remedy project proposals submitted following preliminary applications in December 2024:
• 12466 Michigan Street (APN: 1167-181-09): Proposed 30-unit mobile home park development on approximately 33,000 square feet within the General Commercial (GC) zone. • 21600 Walnut Avenue (APN: 0275-281-08): Proposed 119-unit mobile home park development on approximately 4.3 acres within the M2 Industrial zone.

These projects are proposed at approximately 40 dwelling units per acre and 28 dwelling units per acre, respectively, in areas where residential development is not currently permitted under the City’s zoning regulations. As long as the Housing Element remains noncompliant, qualifying Builder’s Remedy projects may not be subject to many local zoning standards, including restrictions related to permitted uses, density, and certain development regulations.

HCD Fines
HCD wrote specifically in a notice of violation letter to the City of Grand Terrace that “HCD may notify the California Office of the Attorney General, which may bring suit for violations of State Housing Element Law… [and the] government code establishes a minimum fine of $10,000 per month, up to $100,000 per month. If a jurisdiction remains noncompliant, a court can multiply those penalties by a factor of six. Other potential ramifications could include the loss of local land use authority to a courtappointed agent”.

If the City fails to pay such fines in a timely manner, the court can order the State Controller to “intercept any available state and local funds and direct such funds to the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund to correct the jurisdiction's failure to pay.” (Gov. Code § 65585(l)(1).) If the City continues to be in noncompliance for three months after the imposition of fines, the court can multiply the fines above by 3 and can similarly order the intercept of funds. Continue failure to comply within 6 months of the initial imposition of fines, the fines can be increased by a factor of 6 times the original fine and, further, the court can order actions necessary to bring the Housing Element into compliance.

Nevertheless, the court can also consider mitigating circumstances, such as a good faith effort by the City. (Gov. Code § 65585(m).) However, a failure to adopt a compliant Housing Element would weigh against any finding of good faith compliance. As previously noted in correspondence sent directly to the City, the City has been advised of the potential fines associated with continued noncompliance. If imposed at an increased rate of up to six times the base amount, such penalties could reach as high as $600,000 per month.

This extreme cost to the City would affect all property owners, and not just those within the rezone area.

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REAP Grant
This year, SCAG made available a REAP funding grant that must be used by December 2026. The City was proactive in coordinating with SBCTA to utilize this opportunity to fund the rezoning efforts.

Requirements to qualify for the REAP funding is that the project go beyond state law. Projects that only meet minimum state requirements do not meet the threshold requirement for “Transformational Planning and Implementation Activities.” The reason the rezoning qualified for this grant is because it included proposed rezoning beyond the 24 acres required to meet the RHNA. Reducing the rezoning below the 97 acres may result in the grant needing to be repaid by the City, in the amount of $154,000.

The REAP grant also requires any funded project to be implemented through adoption by a deliberative body. Therefore, if the rezone is not adopted by the Grand Terrace City Council, the grant is likely to need to be repaid as the minimum requirement will not be met. 6 th Cycle Rezoning
If the City fails to meet the 6th Cycle rezone requirements, a revised plan to meet the RHNA will need to be developed at the responsibility of the City. Housing Element Program 1 says the City will rezone approximately 97 acres to high density residential. If the City decides to rezone different sites than the selected RHNA sites, or a total area less than the 97 acres, the rezoning process would need to be restarted, and the City would need to coordinate with HCD to determine if a housing element amendment would be required. A new zone and potential housing element amendment would not be covered by the REAP grant and would be at cost to the City. 7 th Cycle Rezoning
One of the purposes of rezoning beyond the required 24 acres to meet the 6th Cycle RHNA is to preemptively put zoning in place that can accommodate the 7th Cycle RHNA. The 7th Cycle Housing element for the City of Grand Terrace is due on October 15, 2029. It is typically recommended that a jurisdiction begin work on their housing element 2 years in advance of the statutory deadline. As the 6 th Cycle rezoning is late, City would need to begin work on the next housing element very soon, it was a more cost effective approach to combine the rezoning efforts. There are also benefits of lesser requirements for zoning standards when the zoning is in place prior to adoption of the housing element.

There are already jurisdictions in northern California that have been assigned their 7th Cycle RHNA, with an over 200% increase since the 6th Cycle. If the City does not achieve rezoning beyond the 6th Cycle requirement now, while it is being covered by REAP funding, the City would likely need to accomplish 7th Cycle rezoning as well in the next couple years at cost to the City.

Environmental Review (CEQA)
The Housing Element rezoning program is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Senate Bill 131 (SB 131), which applies to rezonings necessary to implement an adopted Housing Element. The rezoning does not approve any specific development project, but instead establishes the zoning framework necessary to maintain compliance with State Housing Element law.

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current rezoning effort relies on the statutory exemption associated with implementation of the adopted Housing Element program. If the rezoning process is delayed or restarted in the future, additional environmental analysis, technical studies, consultant work, and public review processes may be required depending on the timing, scope, and regulatory circumstances at that time.

Future development on rezoned properties would still be subject to separate project-level review and environmental analysis, including evaluation of traffic, utilities, drainage, public services, air quality, noise, and other environmental considerations, as applicable.

Legal Fees
Local governments with noncompliant housing elements are vulnerable to litigation from housing rights’ organization, developers, and HCD. Many jurisdictions have received lawsuits from housing advocates such as CalHDF, YIMBY Law, or the League of Women Voters. If a jurisdiction faces a court action stemming from its lack of compliance and either loses or settles the case, it often must pay substantial attorney fees to the plaintiff’s attorneys in addition to the fees paid to its own attorneys. Potential consequences of lawsuits include mandatory compliance within 120 days, suspension of local control on building matters, and court approval of housing developments.

Enforcement by the Attorney General
HCD may notify the City and the California Attorney General’s office (“AG”) regarding any violation of Housing Element Law by the City. (Gov. Code § 65585(j).) The AG will then be able to initiate a lawsuit against the City for violations of Housing Element Law. (Gov. Code §§ 65585(j), (k), (l).) If the AG declines to initiate litigation, then HCD may initiate litigation against the City for violations of Housing Element Law. (Gpov. Code § 65585(o).)
In 2010, the City of Pleasanton entered into a settlement agreement exceeding $2 million in litigation brought by the California Attorney General and housing advocacy organizations concerning the City’s Housing Element and growth management policies. (See Urban Habitat Program v. City of Pleasanton (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 1561; Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG06293831.) The settlement required the City to revise its Housing Element, modify growth management restrictions, and implement additional affordable housing measures. Similarly, housing advocacy organizations have successfully challenged Housing Elements and related housing policies in other California jurisdictions, resulting in settlement agreements, revised Housing Elements, and compliance measures adopted pursuant to State Housing Element Law. (See, e.g., Peninsula Interfaith Action v. City of Menlo Park (San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV513882).) In addition to judicial compliance orders and statutory penalties, jurisdictions may also face substantial financial liability through attorney’s fees awards arising from Housing Element litigation.

One of the most significant examples is Kennedy Commission v. City of Huntington Beach (2023) 91 Cal.App.5th 436, in which the California Court of Appeal upheld an attorney’s fees award of approximately $3.53 million against the City following years of litigation concerning affordable housing obligations and Housing Element compliance. The court found that the litigation was instrumental in compelling the City to adopt a revised Housing Element that complied with State law and provided additional affordable housing opportunities. Litigation began in 2015 and was finally decided in 2023.

The $3.5 million cost to the City is only one portion of the costs incurred. The City also would have incurred its own attorney’s fees and any litigation fees and costs (e.g., expert retention, consultant retention, deposition costs, filing pleadings, etc.), resulting in well over $3.5 million dollars actually spent.

More recently, in The People of California, et al. v. The City of Huntington Beach et al., HCD and the Attorney General’s Office initiated litigation against the City of Huntington Beach to enforce state

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housing laws after the City refused to zone for its mandated 13,368 housing units and failed to adopt a compliant housing element plan. Although the City filed multiple countersuits challenging the constitutionality of the Housing Element Law, all were dismissed. As a result of the lawsuit against the City, Huntington Beach was ordered to pay financial penalties of initially $170,000, plus $50,000 per month to the state until it complies with state housing mandates. The $50,000 monthly fine is slated to go into a state’s Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund that could spur housing production in other cities. Huntington Beach taxpayers will lose over $1,600 a day until city leaders get a state approved housing plan in place. (See Attachment 3.)
Such litigation demonstrates that prolonged resistance to Housing Element compliance may expose jurisdictions not only to court oversight and statutory penalties, but also to significant financial consequences, including substantial attorney’s fees awards.

Enforcement by Private Parties
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65587, a private party may bring a lawsuit to enforce Housing Element Law and any deadlines required under Government Code Section 65583. The court’s review in that instance will be to determine whether the Housing Element, or any subsequent action, substantially complies with the requirements of Housing Element Law.

If the court finds an action of the City to be inconsistent with its Housing Element, the City must bring its action into compliance within 60 days and the court will retain jurisdiction to enforce its decision. (Gov. Code § 65587(c).) If the court determines that the 60-day period would be an undue hardship upon the City, then it can extend the deadline by an additional 60 days.

If the court finds that the City has failed to complete its rezoning to be consistent with its Housing Element by the statutory deadlines, the court can order the rezoning to be complete within 60 days or the earliest time consistent with public hearing notice requirements. (Gov. Code § 65597(d)(1).) The court retains jurisdiction for enforcement purposes. If the court finds that the order has not been carried out, then court can issue further orders to ensure that Housing Element Law is complied with, “including ordering, after considering the equities of the circumstances presented by all parties, that any rezoning required be completed within 60 days or the earliest time consistent with public hearing notice requirements in existence at the time the action was filed and may impose sanctions …” on the City. (Gov. Code § 65587(d)(1).)
Enforcement by Nonprofit Entities
Californians for Homeownership, Inc. brought a string of Petitions against cities, generally alleging failure to adopt a compliant Housing Element by the statutory deadline or failure to identify adequate housing sites consistent with State Housing Element Law. The organization stated that the cities targeted for litigation were selected because they were significantly behind their peers in the Housing Element process, had demonstrated resistance to adequate housing planning, or both. In these actions, the nonprofit sought court orders requiring expedited compliance with Housing Element Law, judicial declarations establishing the cities’ noncompliance, and enforcement of statutory penalties applicable to noncompliant jurisdictions. Such penalties may include limitations on a city’s ability to deny qualifying housing projects, potential loss of local land use authority, court oversight of development approvals, suspension of certain nonresidential permitting activities, and judicial approval of housing projects that have been delayed or denied by the jurisdiction.

The litigation consistently resulted in outcomes favorable to the nonprofit organization rather than the subject cities. In Californians for Homeownership v. City of Beverly Hills (Case No. 23STCP00143), the court granted the petition after finding deficiencies in the City’s Housing Element, including inadequate identification of housing sites, and ordered the City to bring both its Housing Element and

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zoning ordinance into compliance within specified timeframes. The City’s appeal was subsequently denied. In cases against the Cities of Bradbury, Claremont, Fullerton, La Mirada, Laguna Hills, South Pasadena, and Vernon, stipulated judgments were entered for Californians for Homeownership and against each public entity, requiring the jurisdictions to adopt and submit compliant Housing Elements to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by court-ordered deadlines. (See Californians for Homeownership v. City of Bradbury, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01381; Californians for Homeownership v. City of Claremont, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP03414; Californians for Homeownership v. City of Fullerton, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01281840-CU-WM-CJC; Californians for Homeownership v. City of La Mirada, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP03418; Californians for Homeownership v. City of Laguna Hills, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30- 2022-01255365-CU-WM-CJC; Californians for Homeownership v. City of South Pasadena, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01388.)
Additional litigation against Manhattan Beach challenged the adequacy of the City’s adopted Housing Element, including reliance on nonvacant sites without sufficient evidence of redevelopment feasibility; although that matter was later dismissed, the litigation nevertheless required the City to address identified deficiencies. (See Californians for Homeownership v. City of Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01417.) Similarly, litigation against La Habra Heights was dismissed after the City belatedly prepared and submitted a draft Housing Element for HCD review. (See Californians for Homeownership v. City of La Habra Heights, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01394.) Collectively, these cases demonstrate the increasing willingness of nonprofit housing organizations to pursue enforcement litigation against noncompliant jurisdictions and the substantial legal and regulatory consequences that may result from failure to timely adopt and maintain a compliant Housing Element.

II. RECONSIDERATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE
Under the City’s adopted parliamentary procedure, consistent with Rosenberg’s Rules of Order and as set forth in the City’s Council Protocols and Procedures, a motion to reconsider an action may only be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side of the original action. The motion requires a second, which may be made by any City Council Member. Once properly made and seconded, the motion is debatable but not amendable.

A motion to reconsider is in order at the time of the original action or later in a continued public meeting, subject to recognition by the presiding officer. The purpose of reconsideration is to allow the City Council to re-open and re-examine a matter previously decided.

If the motion to reconsider is not made and seconded, or if it is made and fails, the original action of the City Council remains in full force and effect.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

The City Council is discussing the possible reconsideration of Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-02, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-01, Zone Change (ZC) 26-01, and Environmental Review (E) 26- 03 related to the Housing Element rezoning program. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and Section 15378, the discussion and possible reconsideration action does not constitute a “project” under CEQA because it does not commit the City to a definite course of action resulting in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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If the City elects not to reconsider approval of Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-02, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-01, Zone Change (ZC) 26-01, and Environmental Review (E) 26-03 – Establishment of the R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential District and Housing Element Rezoning, the City will likely be exposed to significant costs.

Costs anticipated include, but are not limited to:
• Up to a $600,000 monthly fine from HCD
• Repayment of the REAP grant to SCAG for the 6th Cycle rezoning program ($154,000) • Costs to revise 6th cycle rezoning
• Cost of possible amendments to the 6th Cycle Housing Element • Cost of possible amendments to the Land Use Element
• Costs of 7th Cycle rezoning program
• Litigation fees, including the City’s attorney’s fees, fees for litigation, and Plaintiff’s attorney’s fees (approx. $25,000 to over $1 million)
• Loss of taxpayer money
• Potential financial impacts associated with Builder’s Remedy applications and the loss of local control over qualifying housing developments.

In addition to the costs described above, the City has already incurred expenses, including attorneys’ fees and City staff time, in connection with preparing additional memoranda supporting approval of the Housing Element between the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting and the May 26, 2026 City Council meeting. If the motion to reconsider is approved, the City will incur additional costs associated with re-noticing the item for final action. The City’s grant funding is also nearing depletion, meaning the City will need to pay the Consultant directly once those funds are exhausted. This could result in significant costs if the City does not pass the motion to reconsider.

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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City of Grand Terrace Multifamily Rezoning to Implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element Project
SB 131
Statutory Exemption Report
Lead Agency:

City of Grand Terrace
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Contact: Scott Hutter
Phone: (909) 954-5176
Prepared by:

Michael Baker International
40810 County Center Dr #200
Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: Alicia Gonzalez
[email protected]
Phone: (909) 974-4933
March 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 II. Project Location and Setting .........................................................................................5 III. Project Description ......................................................................................................10 IV. Construction of Oil and Gas Infrastructure or a Distribution Center Analysis ..........15 V. Natural and Protected Lands Analysis ........................................................................17 Criterion (a).........................................................................................................................................17 Criterion (b).........................................................................................................................................17 Criterion (c).........................................................................................................................................17 Criterion (d).........................................................................................................................................17 Criterion (e).........................................................................................................................................17 Criterion (f) .........................................................................................................................................18 Criterion (g).........................................................................................................................................18 Criterion (h).........................................................................................................................................18 Criterion (i)..........................................................................................................................................18 Criterion (j)..........................................................................................................................................19 Criterion (k).........................................................................................................................................22 Criterion (l)..........................................................................................................................................22 Criterion (m) .......................................................................................................................................26 Criterion (n).........................................................................................................................................26 Criterion (o).........................................................................................................................................26 Criterion (p).........................................................................................................................................30 V. Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 33 VI. References .................................................................................................................... 35

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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Regional Vicinity..............................................................................................................................6 Exhibit 2: Local Vicinity ...................................................................................................................................8 Exhibit 3: Existing Zoning .............................................................................................................................11 Exhibit 4: Proposed Zoning...........................................................................................................................13 Exhibit 5: Grand Terrace Special Flood Hazard Area ...............................................................................20 Exhibit 6: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory Map ..............................................................................23 Exhibit 7: Fire Hazard Severity Zones .........................................................................................................27 Exhibit 8: Grand Terrace Important Farmland Map .................................................................................30 List of Attachments
Attachment A Grand Terrace Rezone Sites
Attachment B NRCS Soils Data

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SB 131 STATUTORY EXEMPTION REPORT
This report serves as the environmental determination for the proposed Multifamily Rezoning to Implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element Project (project) for the City of Grand Terrace. The intent of the analysis is to document the project’s eligibility as statutorily exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 131. The report includes an introduction, project description, and evaluation of the project’s consistency with the requirements to qualify for the SB 131 statutory exemption.

I. INTRODUCTION
SB 131 was signed into law on June 30, 2025, and adds new Section 21080.085 to the Public Resources Code to exempt rezoning actions that implement the schedule of actions contained in an approved housing element pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 65583 of the Government Code. The exemption does not apply to:
• Rezoning actions allowing the construction of oil and gas infrastructure or a distribution center, as defined by Public Resources Code Sections 21064.8 and 21060.4, respectively. • Rezoning actions allowing construction within any natural and protected lands, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21067.5.

Public Resources Code Section 21064.8 defines “oil and gas infrastructure” as a facility used for the production, processing, transmission, storage, or distribution of petroleum or natural gas. Public Resources Code Section 21060.4 defines “distribution center” as a warehouse distribution center, as defined in Section 2100 of the Labor Code, that is 50,000 square feet or larger. Section IV of this report evaluates the project against the Public Resources Code Sections 21064.8 and 21060.4 definitions of oil and gas infrastructure and distribution center.

Public Resources Code Section 21067.5 defines “natural and protected lands” as follows:
(a) The state park system, as described in Article 1 (commencing with Section 5001) of Chapter 1 of Division 5. (b) A wilderness area, as defined in Section 5093.32.
(c) A marine protected area, as defined in Section 2852 of the Fish and Game Code. (d) The national park system, as defined in Section 100102 of Title 54 of the United States Code. (e) A national recreation area.
(f) A national monument.
(g) The national wild and scenic rivers system, as defined in Section 1273 of Title 16 of the United States Code. (h) Any ecological reserve or wildlife management area acquired and managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 1525) or Article 4 (commencing with Section 1580) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code.

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(i) A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section 25356 of the Health and Safety Code, unless either of the following apply:
(1) The site is an underground storage tank site that received a uniform closure letter issued pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 25296.10 of the Health and Safety Code based on closure criteria established by the State Water Resources Control Board for the use proposed by the project. This paragraph does not alter or change the conditions to remove a site from the list of hazardous waste sites listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
(2) The State Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, or a local agency making a determination pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 25296.10 of the Health and Safety Code has otherwise determined that the site is suitable for the use proposed by the project.
(j) Within a regulatory floodway as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in any official maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, unless the development has received a no-rise certification in accordance with Section 60.3(d)(3) of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (k) Lands under conservation easement.
(l) On, or within a 300-foot radius of, a wetland, as defined in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).
(m) An environmentally sensitive area within the coastal zone, as defined in Section 30107.5. (n) Lands identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan pursuant to the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code) or habitat conservation plan pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), or other adopted natural resource protection plan. (o) Within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 51178 of the Government Code, or within the state responsibility area, as defined in Section 4102. This subdivision does not apply to sites that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or state fire mitigation measures applicable to the development, including, but not limited to, standards established under all of the following provisions or their successor provisions:
(1) Section 4291 of this code or Section 51182 of the Government Code, as applicable. (2) Section 4290.
(3) Chapter 7A (commencing with Section 701A.1) of Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
(p) Either prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance, as defined pursuant to the United States Department of Agriculture land inventory and monitoring criteria, as modified for California, and designated on the maps prepared by the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Department of Conservation, or land zoned or designated for agricultural protection or preservation by a local ballot measure that was approved by the voters of that jurisdiction.

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Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085, an SB 131 statutory exemption still applies to a rezoning that contains within its boundaries any natural and protected lands as defined pursuant to Section 21067.5 if those natural and protected lands are excluded from the rezoning. Section V of this report evaluates the project against the Public Resources Code Section 21067.5 definition of natural and protected lands.

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II. PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING
Project Location
The City of Grand Terrace (City) is located along the southern border of San Bernardino County, adjacent to Riverside County; refer to Exhibit 1, Regional Vicinity. The City is bounded to the north, east, and west by the City of Colton, and to the south by the unincorporated community of Highgrove in Riverside County. The City is approximately 3.6 square miles in size and has no external sphere of influence. Regional access to the City is provided by Interstate 215 (I-215).

Existing Site Conditions
The City has identified a total of 191 sites for potential rezoning, totaling approximately 97 acres within the City boundary; refer to Exhibit 2, Local Vicinity and Attachment A, Grand Terrace Rezone Sites. As identified in Attachment A, the majority of the proposed rezone sites are built out as singlefamily residential uses. Other land uses, in order from most to least prevalent, include the following:
multifamily residential; vacant; mobile homes and trailer parks; facilities; mixed residential; transportation, communication, and utilities; and commercial services.

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III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project would allow for the rezoning of approximately 97 acres of currently singlefamily or commercially zoned land in the City to allow for high-density residential development up to 40 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) for a maximum buildout of up to 3,880 residential units; refer to Exhibit 3, Existing Zoning, and Exhibit 4, Proposed Zoning. This would be accomplished through the creation of a new high-density multifamily zone, the High Density Multiple Family Residential District (R3-40). The R3-40 zone would be adopted with an amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Code, and Zoning and Land Use maps to incorporate and implement standards for an R3-40 zone at 40 du/ac. The R3-40 zone would also be adopted with Objective Design Standards to regulate new high-density residential development accommodated by the new zone. The City is only required to rezone 24 acres of land to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirement and achieve state housing element compliance. However, the City has committed to rezoning a total of 97 acres, consistent with the approved Housing Element. The rezoning to allow for high-density residential development at 40 du/ac in neighborhoods throughout the City would create more opportunities for housing development, particularly more affordable housing development, as well as creating additional opportunities for a variety of housing types.

All parcels included in the rezone areas meet the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) definition of infill. The parcels were intentionally selected as they consist of unused or underutilized lands within existing development patterns that are accessible to services. The areas selected for rezoning are primarily in the western area of the City. These areas are currently primarily single-family residential neighborhoods. Implementation of the proposed project would allow up to 40 du/ac in these rezone areas, thus promoting significant residential infill. Therefore, the project would increase opportunities for residents to walk or take transit for daily uses and reduce the overall vehicle miles traveled.

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City Boundary Existing Zoning
Barton Road Specific Plan - Administrative Professional (BRSP-AP) Commercial Manufacturing District (CM)
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IV. CONSTRUCTION OF OIL AND GAS INFRASTRUCTURE OR A

DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANALYSIS
Public Resources Code Section 21064.8 defines “oil and gas infrastructure” as a facility used for the production, processing, transmission, storage, or distribution of petroleum or natural gas. Public Resources Code Section 21060.4 defines “distribution center” as a warehouse distribution center, as defined in Section 2100 of the Labor Code, that is 50,000 square feet or larger. As described in Section II, Project Description, the City of Grand Terrace Multifamily Rezoning to Implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element Project does not propose construction of an oil and gas infrastructure or distribution center project. The new high-density multifamily zone would be adopted with an amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Code, and Zoning and Land Use maps to incorporate and implement standards for an R3-40 zone at 40 du/ac. The R3-40 zone would also be adopted with Objective Design Standards to regulate new high-density residential development accommodated by the new zone. The new high-density multifamily zone and amendments to the Land Use Element and Zoning Code would not allow oil and gas infrastructure or distribution center uses. Thus, the project would not involve zoning actions allowing the construction of oil and gas infrastructure or a distribution center, as defined respectively by Public Resources Code Sections 21064.8 and 21060.4.

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V. NATURAL AND PROTECTED LANDS ANALYSIS
CRITERION (a) The state park system, as described in Article 1 (commencing with Section 5001) of Chapter 1 of Division 5.

There are not any state parks within or adjacent to the City. 1 The nearest state park is California Citrus
State Historic Park, located approximately 11 miles southwest of the City in the City of Riverside. The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (a) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (b) A wilderness area, as defined in Section 5093.32.

The City is not located within or adjacent to any established wilderness areas.2 The nearest wilderness area is the Cucamonga Wilderness, located over 15 miles northwest of the City. The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (b) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (c) A marine protected area, as defined in Section 2852 of the Fish and Game Code.

The City is located in San Bernardino County. San Bernardino County does not contain any lands that border the Pacific Ocean. Thus, there are no marine protected areas in San Bernardino County and subsequently the City.3 The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (c) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (d) The national park system, as defined in Section 100102 of Title 54 of the United States Code.

There are no national park systems, as defined in Section 100102 of Title 54 of the United States Code, within the City. The nearest designated national park is Joshua Tree National Park, located over 60 miles east of the City.
4 The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (d) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (e) A national recreation area.

There are no national recreation areas within the City. The nearest designated national recreation area is the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, located over 60 miles northwest of the City. 5 The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (e) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.
1 California State Parks, Park System Web Map, accessed November 25, 2025, https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=862. 2 United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Wilderness & Wild Scenic Rivers & Wilderness Study Areas, accessed November 25, 2025, https://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/other_fs/wilderness/stateMap.php?stateID=CA. 3 California Department of Fish and Wildlife, “California Marine Protected Areas (MPAs),” accessed November 25, 2025, https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs#overview. 4 National Park Service, Map Finder, accessed November 25, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/maps.htm. 5 National Park Service, Map Finder, accessed November 25, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/maps.htm.

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CRITERION (f) A national monument.

There are no national monuments in the City. The nearest designated national monument is the Santa Rosa-San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, located approximately 59 miles southeast of the City.
6 The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (f) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (g) The national wild and scenic rivers system, as defined in Section 1273 of Title 16 of the United States Code.

There are no national wild and scenic rivers system, as defined in Section 1273 of Title 16 of the United States Code, in the City. The nearest national wild and scenic rivers system is the North Fork San Jacinto River in the San Jacinto Mountains, located approximately 36 miles southwest of the City. 7 The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (g) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (h) Any ecological reserve or wildlife management area acquired and managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 1525) or Article 4 (commencing with Section 1580) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code.

There are no ecological reserves or wildlife management areas acquired and managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 1525) or Article 4 (commencing with Section 1580) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code in the City.

The nearest ecological reserve area is the Sycamore Canyon Ecological Reserve, located approximately 8 miles south of the City.
8 The nearest wildlife management area is the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, located approximately 13 miles southeast of the City.
9 The proposed project location does not meet
the criterion (h) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (i) A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section 25356 of the Health and Safety Code, unless either of the following apply:

1. The site is an underground storage tank site that received a uniform closure letter issued pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 25296.10 of the Health and Safety Code based on closure criteria established by the State Water Resources Control Board for the use proposed by the project. This paragraph does not alter or change the conditions to remove 6 National Park Service, Map Finder, accessed November 25, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/maps.htm. 7 National Park Service, Interactive Map of NPS Wild and Scenic Rivers, accessed November 25, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1912/plan-your-visit.htm. 8 California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Lands Viewer, accessed November 25, 2025, https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/lands/. 9 California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Lands Viewer, accessed November 25, 2025, https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/lands/.

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a site from the list of hazardous waste sites listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.

2. The State Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, or a local agency making a determination pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 25296.10 of the Health and Safety Code has otherwise determined that the site is suitable for the use proposed by the project.

Government Code Section 65962.5 requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to compile and update a regulatory sites list (pursuant to the criteria of the section), known as the “Cortese List.” The California Department of Public Health is also required to compile and update, as appropriate, a list of all public drinking water wells that contain detectable levels of organic contaminants and that are subject to water analysis pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 116395. Government Code Section 65962.5 requires the local enforcement agency, as designated pursuant to Section 18051 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, to compile, as appropriate, a list of all solid waste disposal facilities from which there is a known migration of hazardous waste.

Health and Safety Code Section 25356 mandates that the DTSC compile and annually update a list of hazardous substance release sites subject to response actions under the California Hazardous Waste and Substance Reclamation Act. This list, included as part of the Cortese List, identifies sites requiring cleanup and is used to prioritize and manage response actions to protect human health and the environment.

A records search of the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Cortese List Data Resources revealed that no open cases of hazardous waste sites exist within the City. 10 However, there
are five leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) cleanup sites within the City that are identified as closed and completed, indicating no further regulatory actions are required. All five sites are located along Barton Road east of I-215. None of the closed and completed LUST sites are located on or adjacent to the proposed rezone sites. The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (i) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (j) Within a regulatory floodway as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in any official maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, unless the development has received a no-rise certification in accordance with Section 60.3(d)(3) of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

There are portions of the City located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); refer to Exhibit 5, Grand Terrace Special Flood Hazard Area. These areas are located in the northwest portion of the City. However, none of the proposed rezone sites are located within an SFHA. The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (j) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard. 10 California Environmental Protection Agency, “Cortese List Data Resources,” accessed November 25, 2025, https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/.

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CRITERION (k) Lands under conservation easement.

There are no conservation easements within the City.
11 According to the National Conservation
Easement Database, the nearest conservation easements are located approximately 2 miles south of Grand Terrace in the unincorporated Riverside County community of Highgrove. These lands are managed by the Rivers and Lands Conservancy and the Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority. The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (k) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (l) On, or within a 300-foot radius of, a wetland, as defined in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).

The United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993) defines wetlands as: “lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. For purposes of this classification, wetlands must have one or more of the following three attributes:

1. at least periodically, the land supports predominantly hydrophytes (plants specifically adapted to live in wetlands);

2. the substrate is predominantly undrained hydric (wetland) soil; and

3. the substrate is nonsoil and is saturated with water or covered by shallow water at some time during the growing season of each year.”
As shown in Exhibit 6, USFWS National Wetlands Inventory Map, some of the proposed rezone sites in the northwestern portion of the City are mapped by the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory as being within a 300-foot radius of wetlands.

The USFWS National Wetlands Inventory is based on historical mapping that is updated periodically and is not considered as accurate as field mapping. To determine the accuracy of the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory mapping on the proposed rezone sites in the northwestern portion of the City, Michael Baker’s regulatory permitting specialists reviewed the sites against the USFWS Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 definition for wetlands. First, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soils data was reviewed to determine if hydric (wetland) soil units have been mapped for the proposed rezone sites and a 300-foot radius. The following soils are mapped in this portion of the City: Greenfield sandy loam, Hanford coarse sandy loam, and Ramona sandy loam; refer to Attachment B, NRCS Soils Data. Based on a review of the NRCS soils data for the proposed rezone sites, there are no mapped hydric (wetland) soils on or within a 300-foot radius of the proposed rezone sites. Thus, the proposed rezone sites do not satisfy the USFWS wetlands definition attribute of supporting a substrate that is predominantly undrained hydric (wetland) soil. USFWS wetland attribute 2 is not satisfied in this regard.
11 National Conservation Easement Database, NCED Planning Application, accessed November 25, 2025, https://site.tplgis.org/NCED/planningapp/.

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Due to a lack of hydric soils, the likelihood of hydrophytes being dominant is considered very low.

Thus, the proposed rezone sites do not satisfy the USFWS wetlands definition attribute of periodically supporting hydrophytes (plants specifically adapted to live in wetlands). USFWS wetland attribute 1 is not satisfied in this regard.

Further, review of the NRCS soil data for the sites and a 300-foot radius indicates the depth to the water table listed for the soil units present is more than 80 inches, indicating a deep water table.

Nonsoil substrate at the proposed rezone sites would be organic matter that has accumulated over time on top of the soil layer(s). However, soils at and within a 300-foot radius of the proposed rezone sites are non-hydric and are mapped as well-drained soils with a deep water table. Thus, the proposed rezone sites do not satisfy the USFWS wetlands definition attribute of containing nonsoil substrates that are saturated with water or covered by shallow water at some time during the growing season of each year. USFWS wetland attribute 3 is not satisfied in this regard.

Accordingly, Michael Baker regulatory permitting specialists have concluded that water features mapped for the proposed rezone sites do not meet the USFWS Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 definition of wetlands based on their nonhydric soil type (USFWS wetland attribute 2), very low likelihood of supporting hydrophytes (USFWS wetland attribute 1), and presence of a deep water table (USFWS wetland attribute 3). Rather, the mapped water features near the proposed rezone sites appear to be ephemeral/intermittent drainages. For this reason, the proposed rezone sites are not located on, or within a 300-foot radius of, a wetland, as defined in the USFWS Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2.

The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (l) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

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CRITERION (m) An environmentally sensitive area within the coastal zone, as defined in Section 30107.5.

According to the California Coastal Commission Coastal Zone Boundary, the City is not located within a coastal zone, as defined in Section 30107.5.
12 Accordingly, the proposed project areas are not
located within an environmentally sensitive area within the coastal zone. The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (m) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (n) Lands identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan pursuant to the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code) or habitat conservation plan pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), or other adopted natural resource protection plan.

There are currently 17 approved natural community conservation plans (NCCPs) (including six subarea plans) within the state of California. There are no adopted NCCPs in San Bernardino County.
13 Further, the City does not fall within the boundaries of any habitat conservation plans pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The proposed project location does not meet the criterion (n) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

CRITERION (o) Within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 51178 of the Government Code, or within the state responsibility area, as defined in Section 4102. This subdivision does not apply to sites that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or state fire mitigation measures applicable to the development, including, but not limited to, standards established under all of the following provisions or their successor provisions:
(1) Section 4291 of this code or Section 51182 of the Government Code, as applicable. (2) Section 4290.
(3) Chapter 7A (commencing with Section 701A.1) of Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

As depicted in Exhibit 7, Fire Hazard Severity Zones, there are very high fire hazard severity zones along the eastern boundary of the City. One of the proposed rezone sites (Assessor’s Parcel Number 0276- 411-27) is partially located in the very high fire hazard severity zone area. The parcel is approximately

1.7 acres in size. As shown in Exhibit 7, the northeast portion of the proposed rezone site is within the very high fire hazard severity zone. However, the Objective Design Standards proposed would prohibit development within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the Department 12 California Coastal Commission, Coastal Zone Boundary, accessed December 1, 2025, https://california-coastalcommission-open-data-1-3-coastalcomm.hub.arcgis.com. 13 California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Summary of Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs), October 2023.

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of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. Further, future development in the any fire hazard severity zone area would be required to comply with the standards of Chapter 7A of the California Building Code relating to fire-resistant construction. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085, an SB 131 statutory exemption still applies to a rezoning that contains within its boundaries any natural and protected lands as defined pursuant to Section 21067.5 if those natural and protected lands are excluded from the rezoning. Since the Objective Design Standards explicitly exclude these lands from future development, and future development would be required to comply with standards of Chapter 7A of the California Building Code relating to fire-resistant construction, the proposed project location does not meet the criterion (o) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard.

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Source: Esri, ArcGIS Online, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, City of Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County, 2026 Nearmap Imagery Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Exhibit 7
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CRITERION (p) Either prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance, as defined pursuant to the United States Department of Agriculture land inventory and monitoring criteria, as modified for California, and designated on the maps prepared by the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Department of Conservation, or land zoned or designated for agricultural protection or preservation by a local ballot measure that was approved by the voters of that jurisdiction.

According to the California Department of Conservation, all of the proposed rezone sites are classified as Urban and Built Up Land and are therefore not classified as prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance; refer to Exhibit 8, Grand Terrace Important Farmland Map. 14 The proposed project
location does not meet the criterion (p) definition of natural and protected lands in this regard. 14 Department of Conservation, California Important Farmland Finder, https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciff/, accessed January 29, 2025.

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Source: Esri, ArcGIS Online, California Department of Conservation, City of Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County, 2026 Nearmap Imagery Grand Terrace Important Farmland Map
Exhibit 8
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VI. CONCLUSION
Based on this analysis, the proposed project meets all criteria for an SB 131 Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085. The project would not involve zoning actions allowing the construction of oil and gas infrastructure or a distribution center, as defined by Public Resources Code Sections 21064.8 and 21060.4, respectively. Further, the project is not located within natural and protected lands, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21067.5. Therefore, the lead agency (the City of Grand Terrace) is not precluded from statutorily exempting the proposed project from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085.

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VII. REFERENCES
California Coastal Commission, Coastal Zone Boundary, accessed December 1, 2025, https://california-coastal-commission-open-data-1-3-coastalcomm.hub.arcgis.com.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife, “California Marine Protected Areas (MPAs),” accessed November 25, 2025, https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs#overview.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Summary of Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs), October 2023.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Lands Viewer, accessed November 25, 2025, https://wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit#lands-viewer.

California Environmental Protection Agency, Cortese List Data Resources, accessed November 25, 2025, https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist.

California State Parks, Park System Web Map, accessed November 25, 2025, https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=862.\
Department of Conservation, California Important Farmland Finder, https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciff/, accessed January 29, 2025.

National Conservation Easement Database, NCED Planning Application, accessed November 25, 2025, https://site.tplgis.org/NCED/planningapp/.

National Park Service, Interactive Map of NPS Wild and Scenic Rivers, accessed November 25, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1912/plan-your-visit.htm.

National Park Service, Map Finder, accessed November 25, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/maps.htm.

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Wilderness & Wild Scenic Rivers & Wilderness Study Areas, accessed November 25, 2025,
https://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/other_fs/wilderness/stateMap.php?stateID=CA.

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Map Unit Description
The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions in this report, along with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit.

A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils.

On the landscape, however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the characteristic variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class.

Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomic classes. Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named, soils that are similar to the named components, and some minor components that differ in use and management from the major soils.

Most of the soils similar to the major components have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a particular map unit description. Some minor components, however, have properties and behavior characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the scale used. Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area, the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along with some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor components may not have been observed, and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especially where the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape.

The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, however, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.

An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions.

Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties and qualities.

Map Unit Description: Greenfield sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. All the soils of a series have major horizons that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement. Soils of a given series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness, salinity, degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the basis of such differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series.

Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.

These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.

A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all areas. Alpha-Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example.

An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha-Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.

An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform.

An area can be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.

Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.

Additional information about the map units described in this report is available in other soil reports, which give properties of the soils and the limitations, capabilities, and potentials for many uses. Also, the narratives that accompany the soil reports define some of the properties included in the map unit descriptions.

San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
GtC—Greenfield sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: hck0
Elevation: 100 to 3,500 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 9 to 20 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 63 degrees F
Frost-free period: 200 to 300 days
Map Unit Description: Greenfield sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Greenfield and similar soils: 85 percent
Minor components: 15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.

Description of Greenfield
Setting
Landform: Alluvial fans
Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope
Landform position (three-dimensional): Tread
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Alluvium derived from granite
Typical profile
H1 - 0 to 16 inches: sandy loam
H2 - 16 to 50 inches: fine sandy loam
H3 - 50 to 60 inches: sandy loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 2 to 9 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Well drained
Runoff class: Low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Moderate (about 7.9 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 2e
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3e
Hydrologic Soil Group: A
Ecological site: R019XG911CA - Loamy Fan
Hydric soil rating: No
Minor Components
Unnamed
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Hydric soil rating: No
Hanford
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Hydric soil rating: No
Map Unit Description: Greenfield sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Ramona
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Hydric soil rating: No
Data Source Information
Soil Survey Area: San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California Survey Area Data: Version 17, Sep 8, 2025
Map Unit Description: Greenfield sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions.

Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties and qualities.

Map Unit Description: Hanford coarse sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.

These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.

An area can be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.

Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.

San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
HaC—Hanford coarse sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 2y8tl
Elevation: 890 to 2,860 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 11 to 22 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 64 to 65 degrees F
Frost-free period: 320 to 365 days
Map Unit Description: Hanford coarse sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Hanford and similar soils: 85 percent
Minor components: 15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.

Description of Hanford
Setting
Landform: Alluvial fans
Landform position (three-dimensional): Tread
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Alluvium derived from granite
Typical profile
A - 0 to 12 inches: sandy loam
C - 12 to 60 inches: fine sandy loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 2 to 9 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Well drained
Runoff class: Low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: Rare
Frequency of ponding: None
Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Moderate (about 7.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 2e
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3e
Hydrologic Soil Group: A
Ecological site: R019XG911CA - Loamy Fan
Hydric soil rating: No
Minor Components
Greenfield, sandy loam
Percent of map unit: 10 percent
Landform: Alluvial fans
Landform position (three-dimensional): Tread
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
Hydric soil rating: No
Map Unit Description: Hanford coarse sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Tujunga, loamy sand
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Alluvial fans
Landform position (three-dimensional): Tread
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
Hydric soil rating: No
Data Source Information
Soil Survey Area: San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California Survey Area Data: Version 17, Sep 8, 2025
Map Unit Description: Hanford coarse sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions.

Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties and qualities.

Map Unit Description: Ramona sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes, MLRA 19---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.

These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.

An area can be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.

Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.

San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
RmC—Ramona sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes, MLRA 19
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 2x530
Elevation: 490 to 3,010 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 10 to 29 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 62 to 65 degrees F
Frost-free period: 260 to 365 days
Map Unit Description: Ramona sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes, MLRA 19---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Ramona and similar soils: 85 percent
Minor components: 15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.

Description of Ramona
Setting
Landform: Alluvial fans, terraces
Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope
Landform position (three-dimensional): Riser
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Alluvium derived from granite
Typical profile
Ap - 0 to 12 inches: sandy loam
A - 12 to 23 inches: fine sandy loam
Bw - 23 to 32 inches: loam
Bt - 32 to 54 inches: clay loam
C - 54 to 60 inches: sandy loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 2 to 9 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water
(Ksat): Moderately high (0.20 to 0.60 in/hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Maximum salinity: Nonsaline (0.0 to 1.0 mmhos/cm)
Sodium adsorption ratio, maximum: 4.0
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: High (about 9.1 inches) Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 2e
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3e
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Ecological site: R019XG911CA - Loamy Fan
Hydric soil rating: No
Minor Components
Greenfield
Percent of map unit: 10 percent
Landform: Terraces, alluvial fans
Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope
Landform position (three-dimensional): Riser
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
Map Unit Description: Ramona sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes, MLRA 19---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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Hydric soil rating: No
Monserate
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Alluvial fans, terraces
Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope
Landform position (three-dimensional): Riser
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
Hydric soil rating: No
Data Source Information
Soil Survey Area: San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California Survey Area Data: Version 17, Sep 8, 2025
Map Unit Description: Ramona sandy loam, 2 to 9 percent slopes, MLRA 19---San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California
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27521219 0.3 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27525153 0.3 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527102 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527103 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527104 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527105 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527107 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527110 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527112 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527116 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527117 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527204 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527205 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527207 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527211 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527212 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527213 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527214 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527215 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527216 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527217 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527219 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527301 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527302 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527303 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527304 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527306 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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27527308 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527309 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527310 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27527313 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
27620247 0.5 BRSP-AP Office Commercial
27620261 0.5 BRSP-AP Office Commercial
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116716112 0.3 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116716117 0.1 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116716118 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116716119 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116717101 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116717102 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116724102 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116724103 0.4 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116724104 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116724105 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116724106 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116724113 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116724115 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116724117 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116724118 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116724119 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116724155 0.4 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116725108 0.6 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116725109 0.7 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116725110 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116725111 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116725112 0.3 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116725113 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116725114 0.7 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116725118 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116725119 0.2 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116727101 0.4 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116727102 0.5 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
116727103 0.1 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116727170 0.3 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential
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116728102 0.1 R1-7.2 Low Density Residential

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