Rancho Cucamonga City Council
December 20, 2023

4. Signs. All signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 17.74 (Sign Regulations for Private Property). Drive-through facilities in an integrated shopping center or master plan must comply with the uniform sign program established for the center.

C. Parking and Circulation

1. Parking.
a. The parking for drive-through facilities shall be determined according to Chapter 17.64 (Parking and Loading Standards).
b. Parking lots shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with section 17.56.050 (General landscape development standards) and section 17.56.060 (Special landscape requirements), and connected to buildings with well-designed pedestrian paths, trellises paseos, and walkways.

2. Setbacks. Parking and the drive-through lane(s) shall be set back a minimum of 45 feet from the curb face of a public street. Greater setbacks may be required as mentioned in an applicable specific plan or as deemed necessary during the design review process.

3. Stacking requirements.
a. The drive-through lane shall be long enough to accommodate the necessary stacking of cars. The stacking distance shall be determined through a parking study as described in Chapter 17.64 (Parking and Loading Standards) and shall be based on the number of vehicles in the drive-through lanes for seven consecutive days during peak lunch hours between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and peak dinner hours between 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at three different restaurant locations in cities with a similar population as Rancho Cucamonga and in a similar location as the proposed site. b. All stacking must be designed to be accommodated on the site of the drive-through use or through a shared use agreement with an adjacent property owner(s). No stacking onto public or private streets is allowed.
c. Stacking lanes must be designed so that they do not interfere with on-site parking and vehicle circulation.
d. In the event that the number of vehicles waiting at the service window exceeds the length of the stacking lane(s), personnel from the drive-through establishment shall manage the queue to ensure that all vehicles do not block or interfere with on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation and parking areas.
e. Drive-through lane design.
i. The entrance and exit of a drive-through lane must be at least 50 feet from an intersection of public rights-of-way when measured at the closest intersecting curbs. ii. The drive-through lane must be at least 10-feet wide with a minimum 10-foot interior radius at curves.
iii. The stacking area must accommodate a minimum of five cars for each drive-up or drive-through window in addition to the vehicle receiving service. A higher minimum of cars could be required as part of the conditions of approval. The stacking space for each vehicle shall be 10 feet wide and 20 feet long.

iv. The drive-through lanes shall be separate from the circulation route necessary for ingress and egress from the property or access to any parking spaces within the site using concrete curbing or paint striping on at least one side of the lane. These requirements do not apply to the reuse of existing properties. v. The drive-through lanes and stacking area shall be located adjacent and parallel to the public right-of-way.
vi. v. All stacking lanes must be clearly identified with pavement markings and signage to indicate the entrance, direction of traffic flow and exit. vii. vi. The driveway-through lane design must provide for a minimum nine feet wide escape/emergency lane allowing motorists to exit the stacking lane before reaching the drive-through window.

f. Stacking lanes must be screened in compliance with section 17.56.060 (Special landscape requirements).
g. No more than two stacking lanes are allowed per drive-through use. Each lane must conform to the standards in this subsection.

4. Off-site improvements
a. Street trees shall be provided along the public right-of-way and shall be selected from the city’s adopted master list of street trees and parking lot trees. b. The applicant shall coordinate with Engineering on all off-site improvements needed to provide full ADA accessibility compliance within the adjacent public right-of-way.

D. Performance Standards

1. Special performance standards for restaurants with drive-through facilities. The use shall be operated in a manner that does not interfere with the normal use of adjoining properties. If, in the opinion of the planning director, the provisions of this paragraph are being violated, the violations shall be grounds for reopening conditional use permit hearings and adding conditions to control the violation. Performance standards include, but are not limited to, the following considerations, which, where appropriate, shall be incorporated as conditions of approval in all use permits as determined by the planning commission or city council:
a. Noise levels measured at the property line shall not exceed the level of background noise normally found in the area or 65 dBa, whichever is greater. b. All exterior lighting shall be contained to the subject property and shall not encroach onto neighboring properties.
c. Drive-through hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 12 a.m. midnight. If a drive-through facility is adjacent to residential property, then hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday. These hours of operation standards do not apply to the business that the drive-through serves.
d. The premises shall be kept clean, and the operator shall make all reasonable efforts to see that no trash or litter originating from the use is deposited on adjacent properties. For drive-through restaurants or other uses which typically generate trash or litter, adequate

trash containers, as determined by the planning director, shall be required and employees shall be required daily to pick up trash or litter originating from the site and within 300 feet of the perimeter of the property.
e. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
f. No undesirable odors shall be generated on the site. g. The on-site manager of the use shall take whatever steps are deemed necessary to assure the orderly conduct of employees, patrons, and visitors on the premises. h. A copy of these performance standards and all conditional use permit conditions of approval shall be posted alongside the necessary business licenses and be visible at all times to employees.

Chapter 17.92 HOME OCCUPATIONS

17.92.010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate commercial, and office uses within and accessory to residential dwellings. It is the intent of these regulations to allow for certain home-based businesses while ensuring that home occupations do not negatively impact the overall quality and character of the surrounding residential neighborhood. (Code 1980, § 17.92.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.92.020 Permit required.

Prior to the establishment of a home occupation, a home occupation permit shall first be secured by the user. A home occupation permit shall be in addition to any other permit or license that may be required by the city, county, or state, including a business license. Home occupation permits are allowed on legal nonconforming residential properties (e.g., existing single-family home that is legally nonconforming on a parcel that is zoned industrial). (Code 1980, § 17.92.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.92.030 Development standards.

All home occupations shall comply with the following development standards:

A. Incidental use by nature. The use of the dwelling as a home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its inhabitants. Not more than 15 percent of the total square footage for the dwelling or one room of the dwelling, whichever is less, shall be used for the home occupation. For the purpose of this Section, the inhabitants of the home who are working remotely from their place of employment are not considered a home occupation.

B. Employees. No persons, other than members of the family who reside on the premises, shall be engaged in the home occupation activity. Off-site employees or partners are not permitted, except for cottage food uses, consistent with state law.

C. Exterior appearance. The re shall be no change in the outward appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the activity.

D. Sales. There shall be no sales of products on the premises, except produce (fruit or vegetables) grown on the subject property, cottage food products, or homemade crafts. On- site sales allowed shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. as long as sales do not result in visitor or customer traffic

beyond allowed in this section. Off -site sales, including electronic and mail order commerce, is permitted, consistent with the other standards of this chapter.

E. Visitors and customers. Not more than five customers or clients per day shall enter the dwelling for meetings, service, or products and not more than 10 vehicle trips per day shall be created by customers or clients. Customers or clients must park either in the driveway of the dwelling or in front of the dwelling only
F. Operation standards. No equipment or processes shall be used on the subject property that creates noise, smoke, glare, fumes, odor, vibration, electrical, radio, or television interference disruptive to surrounding properties.

G. Accessory structures. Home occupations may utilize accessory structures as storage or workspace space provided such use is confined to a cumulative area of not more than 600 square feet in an attached and/or detached accessory structure or garage. An attached or detached garage may be used for storage or workspace as long as sufficient parking space is available on the property to meet the current code requirements.

H. Deliveries. Deliveries shall not exceed those normally and reasonably occurring for a residence.

Deliveries of materials for the home occupation shall not involve the use of commerci al vehicles, except for FedEx, UPS, or USPS-type home pickups and deliveries. Off-site deliveries, such as to a post office box, are preferred.

I. Signs. No signs shall be displayed in conjunction with the home occupation and there shall be no advertising using the home address.

J. Commercial vehicles. No person shall park or store more than one commercial vehicle or any commercial vehicle over 10,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight per dwelling unit.

K. Prohibited uses. Home occupation permits shall not be granted for the following prohibited uses:

1. Ammunition recycling.
(Code 1980, § 17.92.030; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012; Ord. No. 860 § 4, 2013)

17.92.040 Yard sales.

The following restrictions apply to yard sales:

A. For purposes of this section, the term “yard sale” means a temporary sale of household items on residential premises.

B. On any one parcel or lot in any residential zone, a yard sale may be conducted on one day, but not to exceed two consecutive days, in any six-month period. Sales may only be conducted between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

C. Items displayed, offered, or sold at a yard sale shall only be household items that have been in regular use or storage for six months or more on the same parcel or lot.

D. A yard sale may only be conducted in a residential zone. (Code 1980, § 17.92.040; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

Chapter 17.93 HOTELS

17.93.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate hotels with development standards and operational requirements that will ensure high quality hotel development and mitigate impacts that could be associated with hotels, including crime, urban blight, and the exceptional use of public resources. (Ord. No. 949 § 5, 2019)

17.93.020 Market feasibility study required.

An application for a conditional use permit to operate a hotel shall include a market feasibility study. The city may prepare the study or request the applicant to prepare the study, subject to an independent peer review. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of the study and/or peer review. The market study, at a minimum, shall address the following:

A. A complete listing of proposed facilities, amenities, and services (e.g., number and type of rooms, meeting space square footage, recreational amenities, business servic es such as data ports, workstations, etc., in-room amenities such as refrigerators and microwaves, laundry service, food service such as restaurants or coffee shops, etc.).

B. Provide information on the business model, ownership, and franchise of hotel.

C. A business and financial history of the proposed developer and potential operators, if different than the developer, including at a minimum the following: principals, experience, years in business, capitalization, listing of projects, number of units owned, average rates charged, and occupancy rates.

D. Whether the proposed hotel will be financially feasible by meeting an unfilled need for hotel rooms in the city. Provide an analysis of the economic environment, projecting likely future economic conditions as they relate to the operation of the proposed hotel and its accessory uses.

E. Analysis of the proposed hotel’s projected market base.

F. Three and five-year projected occupancy rates, projected average daily rate for the proposed hotel, and revenue per available room trends for hotels within the city.

G. The estimated share of the hotel market the hotel will capture during the first five years of operation, and whether the hotel will primarily focus on drawing guests from existing hotels in the city.

H. An analysis of economic impacts on existing hotels within Rancho Cucamonga, including, at a minimum, an estimate of the dilution of the city’s hotel market due to the proposed hotel and if the proposed project has potential adverse impacts on the financial viability of existing hotels in the city. (Ord. No. 949 § 5, 2019)

17.93.030 Additional conditional use permit findings.

Prior to approval of a conditional use permit when required by Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone) the approving authority shall make the following findings, in addition to those findings required by Section 17.16.120.D:

A. The proposed hotel development is consistent with the General Plan’s Economic Development Goals and Policies.

B. The proposed hotel will not create urban decay due to the significant loss of business at existing hotels in the city, hotels currently under construction in the city, or hotels that have been granted entitlements by the city that have not expired but are not yet under construction.

C. The proposed hotel is located in an area of the city with substantial unmet demand for a hotel.

D. The proposed hotel is not expected to reduce the total hotel occupancy rate in the city below 72% in the first five years of operations. (Ord. No. 949 § 5, 2019)

17.93.040 Occupancy standards.

A. No hotel guestroom shall be rented for a period exceeding 30 consecutive calendar days, counting portions of calendar days as full days.

B. No hotel guestroom shall be rented for less than a one-day period. (Ord. No. 949 § 5, 2019)

17.93.050 Public safety standards.

A. No hotel shall create an unreasonable or excessive demand for police services. To demonstrate compliance with this standard, an application for a hotel conditional use permit shall include the following information:

1. A management plan that describes how the hotel will address potential criminal activities at the site.

2. A lighting plan that demonstrates how the hotel’s proposed lighting will illuminate the site to the extent necessary for a peace officer to adequately observe the property from a patrol car.

3. A site plan designed to allow for visibility from the public right-of-way for peace officers in patrol vehicles.

B. At all times, hotel operators shall maintain on file with the Rancho Cucamonga police department and fire district a single, current point of contact for addressing law enforcement, public health, and safety problems at the hotel site. In connection with the issu ance of a business license, a police and fire inspection shall be required when a hotel undergoes a change in ownership or operator.

C. Hotel owners and all hotel employees shall be trained to spot criminal activity.

D. A security camera system is required to be installed with the capability of providing access to the Rancho Cucamonga police department and fire district. Recordings shall be held for a minimum of 30 days.

E. Hotels that provide entertainment as defined in Section 17.20.020 shall obtain an entertainment permit. (Ord. No. 949 § 5, 2019)

17.93.060 Hotel amenities.

No development review and/or conditional use permit shall be approved for a hotel unless the following amenities are provided:

A. Each guestroom shall include high-speed Internet, voicemail, desk, color television, mini-fridge, coffee maker, alarm clock or wake-up service, hairdryer, iron and ironing board; B. The minimum following amenities shall be provided on site:

1. A bar/lounge with dining area;

2. Hot tubs/spas with pool or day spa services with pool;

3. A business center with computers and printers for guest use;

4. A large fitness center (minimum of 750 square feet for hotels with less than 100 rooms; minimum of 1,500 square feet for hotels with 100 or more rooms) with a wide range of equipment/exercise stations;

5. A café or coffee shop including at minimum a counter served bakery café with dedicated employees serving freshly prepared coffee, teas and specialty drinks open a minimum of nine hours each day;

6. Up to two required amenities may be waived or replaced with alternative amenities by the planning director if similar existing amenities are available on site as part of an existing development or if the proposed hotel is in the Upper Upscale or Luxury scale based on Smith Travel Research hotel classifications or AAA four diamond hotel.

C. One of the following amenities shall also be provided on site:

1. Convention/meeting space of no less than 10,000 square feet that is reconfigurable with flexible seating, full audiovisual (AV) capabilities, and full commercial kitchen. The convention/meeting space shall be contiguous with internal connections to the main hotel structure and shall not be physically separated from the hotel;

2. A full-service restaurant operating at substantially similar hours to the hotel and offering room service to the hotel;

3. A roof-top bar and food service with patio lounge and recreation/relaxation area and associated amenities; or

4. Other amenities may be considered in lieu of one of the required amenities subject to planning director approval.

D. Two of the following amenities shall also be provided on site:

1. Valet parking;

2. Spa services (if not provided as amenity to meet one of the above requirements);

3. An indoor pool;

4. Fire pits and an outdoor patio (if not provided as amenity to meet one of the above requirements);

5. Indoor or outdoor recreation court (basketball, volleyball, etc.);

6. A water play area;

7. Penthouse suites with full balconies;

8. Onsite auto detailing service;

9. Onsite car and/or bike sharing for use by guests;

10. Concierge services;

11. Participation in a regional airport shuttle service;

12. Hosted evening social hour;

13. Overnight laundry and dry-cleaning services;

14. Office space/workspace rental program;

15. Pet amenities, including, but not limited to, acceptance of cats and dogs in rooms, complimentary pet treats, availability of pet bedding, crates, food and water bowls, and a listing of local pet services, such as pet walkers, pet sitters, veterinarians, pet shops and groomers. Pet play/exercise areas are strongly encouraged; or

16. Other amenities may be considered in lieu of one of the required amenities subject to planning director approval. (Ord. No. 949 § 5, 2019)

17.93.070 Design standards.

In addition to the design provisions outlined in Article VII (Design Standards and Guidelines) of this code, the following design standards shall apply to all new hotel development:

A. Site design and layout.

1. Hotels shall support other hospitality industry-related uses such as restaurants, entertainment, recreation, and travel and tourism by integrating into a larger pattern of development and avoiding being isolated from such uses or being stand-alone. Integration into a larger mixed-use development that consists of residential, commercial, and/or office uses is also acceptable.

2. Site and building designs shall be unique and tailored to the specific site rather than formulaic and without any distinguishing characteristics.

3. Dual-brand hotel concepts shall be developed within a single building or complex and not as two separate buildings.

4. Multi-story vertical development is preferred over single or two-story horizontal development.

Furthermore, within the Haven Avenue Overlay Zone, all buildings shall have four floors or more.

5. Hotel projects shall be designed with the hotel building(s) plotted at the street/front building setback line with the overnight parking area located at the rear or side of the building(s).

6. Hotel projects shall be designed with the primary (long) axis of the hotel building(s) aligned parallel to the street. Consideration of alternatives may be given to sites with narrow street frontages.

7. When the main entrance into the hotel building is on the “street side,” short-term parking for guests checking in, drive aisles for passenger un/loading, and any overhead structures such as porte cocheres are permitted within the parking and landscape setback along the street by up to 50% of the setback dimension.

8. Parking lots or facilities shall have a minimum ratio of six percent of the total parking spaces equipped as electric vehicle charging stations, except parking lots or facilities for new developments in Industrial Zones shall have a minimum of 10 percent of the total parking spaces equipped for electric vehicles with one charging station for every two spaces dedicated to electric vehicles.

B. Architectural design and details.

1. The architecture of all buildings shall incorporate multiple design elements/features and diversity/variation in colors to minimize monotony and repetition along all wall planes.

2. The maximum amount of plaster/stucco finish applied to any building wall plane (or any exterior panel systems that have the appearance of plaster/stucco) shall not exceed 25% of the vertical area of the wall plane.

3. Articulation of the building wall planes is required on all elevations.

4. High-quality building materials shall be used both on the exterior and interior of the hotel.

5. Within the Haven Avenue Overlay Zone, the following requirements shall apply to all hotel buildings:
a. The application of plaster/stucco finish (or exterior panel systems that have the appearance of plaster/stucco) on any building wall plane is not permitted. b. A mix of exterior glass cladding, metal elements/features, and decorative wall finishes such as stone, composite, or natural tiles are required.

C. Pedestrian and vehicular access.

1. All hotel buildings shall have direct pedestrian access between the hotel lobby and the street on the “street side” of the building if the main entry into the building is on the opposite side of the building.

2. All buildings within a hotel project, when separated by a parking lot, shall be interconnected by pedestrian pathways with a minimum width of 10 feet. Such pathways shall also include shade structures and seating at various intervals.

3. A prominent entry feature shall be incorporated into the main hotel entry (e.g., water feature, public art, landscaped elements).

D. Lighting.

1. Light fixtures, features, and/or similar elements shall be incorporated into the exterior of all hotel buildings to accentuate the architecture.

2. All pedestrian pathways on-site and along the public sidewalks adjacent to all street frontage(s) of the project site shall have pedestrian-scale lighting. All such light fixtures (including any base) shall not exceed 10 feet in height.

E. Landscaping. A high degree of landscaping shall be installed throughout the property, including entry, courtyards, gardens, pool areas, walkways, and parking areas.

F. Building systems placement . All mechanical equipment and utility connection points, including HVAC units, electrical meters, and gas meters shall be screened from public view (s ee Figure

17.93.070-1). Rooftop equipment shall not exceed the height of the roof parapet concealing the equipment.

FIGURE 17.93.070-1 SCREENED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

(Ord. No. 949 § 5, 2019)

Chapter 17.94 COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES AND CULTIVATION

17.94.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate commercial cannabis uses, both medical and non-medical, in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of state law. (Ord. No. 921 § 8, 2017)

17.94.020 Prohibited uses.

A. Commercial cannabis uses are expressly prohibited in all zones, overlay zones and special planning areas in the city. No person shall establish, operate, maintain, conduct or allow commercial cannabis uses anywhere within the city. The cit y shall not approve any application for a business license, building permit, conditional use permit, variance, or any other entitlement authorizing the establishment, operation, maintenance, development, or construction of any commercial cannabis use.

B. Outdoor cannabis cultivation is expressly prohibited everywhere in the city. No person owning, renting, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any parcel shall cause or allow such parcel to be used for cultivating cannabis outdoors.

C. Indoor cannabis cultivation, including cultivation by a qualified patient and primary caregiver, is prohibited except in strict compliance with section 17.94.030. (Ord. No. 921 § 8, 2017)

17.94.030 Indoor cannabis cultivation.

It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge or possession of any real property in the city to cause or allow such real property to be used for the cultivation of cannabis except in strict compliance with the requirements set forth below.

A. Cannabis cultivation shall only occur indoors at a private residence, or inside an accessory structure located upon the grounds of a private residence.

B. The indoor cultivation of seven or more cannabis plants in a private residence is prohibited. The indoor cultivation of six or fewer cannabis plants in a private residence shall be permitted to the extent permitted by state law.

C. Only persons 21 years of age or older may cultivate cannabis. Any cannabis cultivation must comply with the requirements set forth in California Health and Safety Code sections 11362.1 and 11362.2.

D. Cannabis cultivation is permitted only within fully enclosed and secure structures.

E. No person shall cultivate marijuana in any manner that causes any of the following conditions:

1. Light, glare, odor, noise, or vibration that is or whose effect is either detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare or interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of life or property; or

2. Any violation of chapter 17.66 of the Development Code. (Ord. No. 921 § 8, 2017)

17.94.040 Exceptions.

A. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person from transporting cannabis through the jurisdictional limits of the city for delivery or distribution to a person located outside the city, where such transport does not involve delivery or distribution within the jurisdictional limits of the city.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a person 21 years of age or older from engaging in any activities authorized under California Health and Safety Code section 11362.1.

C. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any commercial cannabis activity that the city is required b y state law to permit within its jurisdiction pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26054(c) and (d), as the same may be amended from time to time, or any other provision of the MAUCRSA. (Ord. No. 921 § 8, 2017)

17.94.050 Violation, penalty.

In addition to any other enforcement permitted by this chapter of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, the city attorney or city prosecutor may bring a civil action for injunctive relief and civil penalties against any person or entity that violates this chapter. In any civil action brought pursuant to this chapter, a court of competent jurisdiction may award reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to the prevailing party.

Notwithstanding the penalties set forth in section 1.12.010 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, no provision of this chapter authorizes a criminal prosecution, arrest or penalty inconsistent with or prohibited by Health and Safety Code section 11362.71 et seq., or section 11362.1 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time. In the event of any conflict between the penalties enumerated under section 1.12.010 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code and any penalties set forth in state law, the maximum penalties allowable under state law shall govern. (Ord. No. 921 § 8, 2017)

Chapter 17.96 MOBILEHOMES

17.96.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to identify special development standards for mobilehomes and mobilehome parks, consistent with state law. (Code 1980, § 17.96.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.96.020 Development standards for mobilehomes.

Mobilehomes are permitted within residential zones with the same density and development restrictions as single-family homes and subject to the following requirements:

A. The mobilehome is placed on a permanent foundation system in compliance with all applicable building regulations.

B. The mobilehome construction is certified under the National Mobilehome Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and was constructed after October of 19 76. Documentation indicating certification and construction date must be submitted to the building and safety department in order to secure valid building permit(s).

C. The design review committee shall determine if the placement of the mobilehome is compatible to the immediate area in which it is being placed according to the following criteria:

1. The design of the mobilehome unit shall be similar in character and appearance to other dwellings in the area for such features as unit size, roof overhangs, roof materials, and exterior materials.

2. All building setbacks, parking, coverage, height, width, and sign requirements of the base zone shall apply. (Code 1980, § 17.96.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.96.030 Development standards for mobilehome parks.

Chapter 17.97 LIVE/WORK UNITS

This section sets forth requirements for mobilehome park development. Except as provided hereinabove, all other development standards contained in chapter 17.36 (Development Standards by Base Zone) shall apply.

A. There shall be no minimum side area for a mobilehome park.

B. There shall be no minimum area, width, or depth requirement for individual lots or spaces.

C. There shall be no minimum yard requirement for individual lots or spaces.

D. There shall be no minimum size for individual mobilehome units.

E. The minimum street yard setback on public streets shall be in conformance with chapter 17.36 (Development Standards by Base Zone).

F. Existing mobilehome parks and pre-existing mobilehome parks shall not be deemed nonconforming by reason of failure to meet the minimum requirements prescribed in this section, provided that the regulations of this section shall apply to the enlargement or expansion of a mobilehome park. (Code 1980, § 17.96.030; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.97.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the location, development, and operation of integrated live/work units and for the reuse of existing residential, commercial, and industrial structures to accommodate live/work opportunities.

17.97.020 Establishment.

Live/work units may be established through the conversion of existing buildings or by new construction, subject to the permit requirements of the underlying zone.

17.97.030 Changes in Use.

A live/work unit may be changes to exclusively a residential or commercial use in any building if the residential or commercial use is allowed in the zone in which the building is located.

17.97.040 No Separate Sale or Rental of Portions of Unit.

No portion of a live/work unit may be separately rented or sold as a commercial space for a person or persons not living in the premises or as residential space for a person or persons not working in the same unit.

17.97.050 Occupancy Requirement.

The residential space within a live/work unit must be occupied by at least one individual employed in the business conducted within the live/work unit.

17.97.060 Business License Required.

The occupant of a live/work unit is required to hold a valid business license for the on-site business.

17.96.070 Limitations on Use.

The nonresidential component of a live/work development must be a use allowed within the applicable zone.

17.97.080 Limitation on Outside Employees.

No more than one person other than residents of the live/work unit shall be employed in the conduct of work, except that up to two additional employees may be allowed subject to the approval of a minor use permit. More than three persons other than residents of the live/work unit may be allowed, subject to conditional use permit approval, based on the additional finding that the employment will not adversely affect parking and traffic conditions in the immediate vicinity of the unit.

17.97.090 On-premises Sales.

Goods produced within the live/work unit may be sold on-premises if the sales activity is incidental to the primary production work within the unit. These provisions allow for open studio programs and gallery shows

17.97.100 Development Standards.

A. Residential density. The number of live/work units on a site must comply with the residential density allowed in the base zone.

B. Nonresidential area. A minimum of 60 percent of the ground level or a live/work development, or a minimum of 300 square feet, whichever is greater, must function predominantly as workspace. The workspace component of a live/work unit must be located on the ground floor. All floor area other than that reserved for living space must be reserved for and regularly used for workspace.

C. Building design. The live/work development must comply with the applicable building type, building entrance, and façade types of the applicable zone.

D. Non-residential amenities. The ground floor of a live/wo rk development must be designed to accommodate commercial or service uses as evidenced by the provision of flooring, interior storage, ventilation, and other physical improvements of the type commonly found in exclusively commercial or service facilities used for the same work activity.

E. Separation and access. Access to each live/work unit must be provided from a public street or common access areas. The access to each unit must be clearly separate from other live/work units or other uses within the structure.

F. Integration of living and working space. An area within a live/work unit that is designated as residential space is an integral part of the live/work unit. The living space shall be accessible to the non-residential space using interior connection. Exterior access must comply with Division 23-11B- 1 (Building Code).

G. Mixed occupancy building. A building may contain live/work units and other non -residential occupancies. The occupancies, other than live/work, must comply all applicable requirements for those uses, and proper occupancy separations must be provided between the live/work units and other occupancies, as determined by the Building Official.

Chapter 17.98 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND USES

17.98.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish site planning, development, and/or operating standards for public utilities and uses, including utility facilities and infrastructure. It is the city’s intent in establishing these standards to mitigate the potential adverse impacts of these uses and activities on adjacent and surrounding land uses by regulating the size, scale, and location of these uses, as well as requiring additional setbacks, landscaping, and other buffering between the subject use and surrounding property. (Code 1980, § 17.98.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.98.020 Location requirements for transmission lines and pipelines.

A. General location. Generally, transmission lines and pipelines shall be located within public rights- of-way (with approval of the public works director) or within dedicated easements for transmission lines (e.g., public utility easement).

B. Electrical transmission lines. Electrical transmission lines of 100,000 volts or greater capacity may be located in any zone and shall be located in easements or rights -of-way which permit access for maintenance with minimal disruption to surrounding properties. Preference shall be given to the location of transmission lines in the rank order specified below; every rea sonable effort shall be exerted to avoid established residential areas. In the event Southern California Edison determines that it has no alternative but to route a 100,000 volt or greater capacity transmission line through an established residential area, such lines shall be installed underground except when the utility can demonstrate that it is not feasible to do so. The term “feasible” shall be as defined in Government Code § 53096(c).

1. Within existing electrical transmission rights -of-way or those antic ipated for other projects proposed subject to this title.

2. Adjacent to railroads or adopted freeway routes.

3. Along or adjacent to major arterial streets where existing or planned uses are commercial or industrial.

4. Adjacent to or through existing or planned commercial, industrial, or agricultural uses.

5. Along arterial streets where residential uses designated in an adopted plan are at least 24 units per acre.

6. Through areas where land uses in an adopted plan are predominantly commercial but include residential uses.

7. Through residential areas, including side and rear yards, irrespective of density. (Code 1980, § 17.98.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.98.030 Location requirements for fixed-base structures and facilities.

In siting fixed-base structures and facilities, the city shall place preference on the locations listed below in the order listed. In any case, siting fixed-base facilities within residential zones, particularly those intended for multi-family housing, shall be a last resort. All new subdivisions and land planning (e.g., specific plans) shall include provisions for siting fixed-base facilities in dedicated, reserved locations that are identified with assistance from the utility service provider.

A. Industrial Zones.

B. Areas within specific plans or master plans specifically identified for utility facility and infrastructure uses.

C. Sites zoned with a form-based zone, provided the facility is not located at the intersection of two major streets.

D. Within a residential area. (Code 1980, § 17.98.030; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.98.040 Development requirements for fixed-base structure and facilities.

A. Communication substations. Communication substations shall be entirely located within an enclosed building, the design of which shall be consistent with the standards of the underlying zone, the intent being to integrate the design of the facility into the area in which it is located.

B. Electrical substations.

1. Overhead electrical transmission lines of 100,000 volts or greater capacity shall be installed in such a manner as to minimize adverse visual impacts. When feasible, the utility shall relocate and combine existing overhead transmission poles and lines with new installations.

2. Substations shall be designed and constructed in such a manner as to minimize off -site visual and noise impacts. Planted or landscaped setbacks of at least 25 feet shall be provided on all property lines.

C. Potable water storage facility. Potable water storage facilities shall observe all development standards of the underlying zone. Additionally, such facilities shall be screened consistent with the provisions of section 17.48 (Fences, Walls, and Screening).

D. Treatment plant. Treatment plants shall observe all development standards of the underlying zone, except that any treatment ponds or other structures that may emit an odor shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from a residential zone or residential use. The use shall also provide landscaping along the perimeter of the use, including a minimum 25-foot-wide landscape area and trees planted 30 feet on center. Landscaping for treatment plants located in wildland-urban interface fire areas shall comply with the vegetation management requirements of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District. (Code 1980, § 17.98.040; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

Chapter 17.100 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)

17.100.010 Purpose.

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) are a valuable form of housing in the city. These units meet the city's general plan housing policies related to: encouraging the development of a variety of housing options; encouraging the development of housing that serves the unique needs of elderly and disabled households; encouraging the rehabilitation of deteriorating units, providing housing stock accessible to lower and moderate-income households; and to meet the city’s share of regional housing needs.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish development standards for the construction and operation of accessory dwelling units on lots zoned to allow single-family or multi-family use and including a proposed or existing single-family dwelling in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of state law. (Ord. No. 938 § 4, 2018; Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020)

17.100.020 Applicability.

A. The provisions of this chapter apply to all lots that are zoned to allow single-family or multi-family use. Accessory dwelling units shall be deemed to be an accessory single-family residential use, which is consistent with the existing General Plan and zoning designations for the lot. The addition of an accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density of the lot upon which such unit is proposed to be established. Ord. No. 938 § 4, 2018; Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020)

17.100.030 Approval required.

A. Except for applications submitted pursuant to Section 17.100.040, an application for an accessory dwelling unit shall be reviewed for compliance with the provisions of this section through the plan check/zoning clearance process.

B. The application shall be approved or denied within 60 days after the city receives the application, or in accordance with the deadline required by Government Code Section 65852.2, as that section may be amended from time to time.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, no minor exception from any requirement of this chapter shall be approved, nor shall any application for such a minor exception be accepted for processing.

D. Where an application for an accessory dwelling unit or JADU is submitted with an application for a single-family dwelling or multi-family dwelling that is subject to discretionary review under this code, the accessory dwelling unit or JADU application will be considered separately without discretionary review or a public hearing, following the action on the portion of the project that is subject to discretionary review.

E. An application for an accessory dwelling unit or JADU shall be authorized by every owner of the property that is the subject of the application. (Ord. No. 938 § 4, 2018; Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020).

17.100.040 Exempt Projects – Building permit approval process A. An applicant shall not be required to submit an application for plan check/ zoning clearance under this chapter, and may instead seek building permit approval for an accessory dwelling unit or JADU that satisfies the requirements of both the California Building Standards Code, as amended by the city, and Government Code Section 65852.2(e)(1), as the same may be amended from time to time, which requires the city to ministerially approve a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following:

1. One accessory dwelling unit or JADU per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:
a. The accessory dwelling unit or JADU is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of either an existing single-family dwelling or existing accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. b. The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling. c. The JADU contains an interior entry to the primary dwelling’s main living area, independent of the exterior entrances of the JADU and primary dwelling. d. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.

e. The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code Section 65852.22 and with the requirements set forth in subsection D below.

2. One detached, new construction accessory dwelling unit for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, all of the following apply. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a JADU described in subsection (A)(1).
a. The accessory dwelling unit shall be no more than eight hundred (800) square feet in size.
b. The accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed a height limit of 16 feet unless it is located within a half-mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor in which the ADU shall not exceed a height limit of 18 feet, or 20 feet only if necessary to match the roof pitch of the primary structure.
c. The accessory dwelling unit shall be setback a minimum of four feet from side and rear lot lines.

3. One accessory dwelling unit within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms , boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. If requested, multiple accessory dwelling units shall be allowed, up to the number of accessory dwelling units that equals 25% of the existing multifamily dwelling units in the structure.

4. Not more than two detached accessory dwelling units located on a lot that has an existing multifamily dwelling, subject to a height limit of 16 feet an d four -foot rear yard and side setbacks.

B. A proposed accessory dwelling unit or JADU approved pursuant to this section shall comply with Section 17.100.080 of this chapter.

C. Conversion of the following structures shall not be approved pursuant to this section but may be approved pursuant to the full requirements of this chapter: Unenclosed accessory buildings or unenclosed accessory structures, such as patios, gazebos, breezew ays, carports, porte cocheres, or similar structures.

D. In accordance with the standards set forth in Government Code Section 65852.22, JADUs shall comply with the following requirements, unless state law is amended to set forth different standards in which case state law standards will govern:

1. A JADU shall be a minimum of 220 square feet and a maximum of 500 square feet of gross floor area. The gross floor area of a shared sanitation facility shall not be included in the maximum gross floor area of a JADU.

2. A JADU must be contained entirely within the walls of the existing or proposed single-family dwelling, including attached garages or other enclosed uses within the residence.

3. A separate exterior entry from the main entrance to the single-family dwelling shall be provided to serve a JADU.

4. A JADU shall have an interior entry to the primary dwelling’s main living area, independent of the exterior entrances of the JADU and primary dwelling.

5. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the single-family dwelling in which case the JADU shall have an interior door to allow access to the facilities in the single-family dwelling.

6. A JADU shall include an efficiency kitchen which shall include all of the following:
a. A cooking facility with appliances.
b. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.

7. No additional parking is required for a JADU. (Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020)

17.100.050 Accessory dwelling units development standards.

Except for applications submitted pursuant to Section 17.100.040, all accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following development standards:

A. Number of units per parcel. No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a single lot.

B. Code compliance. Accessory dwelling units shall be constructed in accordance with provisions of the latest edition of building and other codes adopted by the city unless specifically exempted in this chapter.

C. Existing lot and uses. An accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted if the existing lot and dwelling, or proposed lot and dwelling, meet the following requirements:

1. The lot on which the accessory dwelling unit is proposed to be established shall contain at least one existing permanent dwelling unit or the application for the accessory dwelling unit shall be made concurrently with an application for at least one dwelling unit on the same lot;

2. The lot on which the accessory dwelling unit is proposed to be established shall not contain any existing accessory living quarters, second dwelling units, granny flats, guest houses, servant’s quarters, or similar facilities, unless the proposal includes demolition or modification of such facilities so as to comply with the provisions of this section;

3. The zoning regulations for the lot allow for the development of a single-family dwelling or multi- family use.

D. Facilities. The accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance and shall contain kitchen and bathroom facilities separate from those of the main dwelling unit.

E. Utility services. The accessory dwelling unit may be metered separately from the main dwelling unit for gas, electricity, communications, water and sewer services.

F. Fire sprinklers. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence.

G. Size. The size of the accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the following requirements indicated in Table 17.100.050-1:

TABLE 17.100.050-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Type

Minimum Size

Maximum Size1

Height2
Attached 220 sq. ft. 50% of main dwelling unit or
1,200 sq. ft., whichever is less
Cannot exceed the height of
the primary structure or 16
feet, whichever is higher
Detached 350 sq. ft. 1,200 sq. ft. 16 feet3,4
1 Maximum size for ADU does not include optional accessory structures (i.e., garage). 2 An ADU constructed above a garage shall not exceed the height limits of the underlying zone. 3 The ADU shall not exceed 18 feet in height, or 20 feet to match the roof pitch of the primary structure, when located within a half-mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor. 4 The ADU shall not exceed 18 feet in height when located on a lot with an existing or proposed multi-story multi-family dwelling.

H. Lot coverage. Accessory dwelling units shall conform to the lot coverage requirements for the zone in which it is located, except where the application of the lot coverage regulations would not permit construction of an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit that is 16 feet in height with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.

I. Setbacks. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following standards:

1. Accessory dwelling units shall maintain at least a four -foot setback from the side and rear lot lines.

2. Accessory dwelling units shall maintain the front yard setback standard of the underlying zone, unless the front yard setback standard would not permit construction of an 800 square foot ADU that is 16 feet in height with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.

3. Notwithstanding the above, no setback shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit that is within an existing structure or within a structure constructed in the same location and dimensions as an existing structure.

J. Parking. Parking for accessory dwelling units shall be provided as follows, in addition to the parking required for the main dwelling unit:

1. Newly constructed, detached accessory dwelling units shall provide a minimum of one parking space, unless they are exempt pursuant to subsection (J)(5) herein. The parking space may be provided as tandem parking, in an enclosed garage, or in setback areas.

2. If parking for the accessory dwelling unit is provided in a garage which also provides parking for the main dwelling unit, the provided space(s) shall be for the exclusive use of the accessory dwelling unit. The space(s) shall be separated from any garage spaces for the main dwelling unit by a wall or other permanent barrier and shall have a separate or independent garage door.

3. The accessory dwelling unit shall utilize the same vehicular access that serves the existing main dwelling unit, unless the accessory dwelling unit has access from a public alley contiguous to the lot or is located on a corner lot for which secondary access is permitted for parking outside the street side setback. A vehicular driveway that provides access to required parking shall have a minimum width of 10 feet.

4. When a required garage, carport, or covered parking structure for the main dwelling unit is converted or demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit,

replacement of parking spaces that are eliminated by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit shall not be required as long as the accessory dwelling unit remains in use as a legal accessory dwelling unit.

5. Notwithstanding subsection (J)(1), on-site parking is not required for an accessory dwelling unit in any of the following instances:
a. The accessory dwelling unit is located within a one-half mile walking distance of public transit, as that term is defined in Government Code Section 65852.2, as may be amended from time to time;
b. The accessory dwelling unit is located within a historic district; c. The accessory dwelling unit is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure;
d. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit; or
e. Where there is a car share station located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit.

6. When an ADU is included in an application to create a new single- family or multi -family dwelling on the same lot, the ADU shall not be subject to parking requirements as long as the ADU remains in use as a legal ADU.
(Ord. No. 938 § 4, 2018; Ord. No. 964 § 12, 2019; Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020)

17.100.060 Design standards.

Except for applications submitted pursuant to Section 17.100.040, all accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following design standards:

A. Exterior stairs shall not be visible from any public right-of-way, excluding alleys or trails.

B. The color, material, and texture of the roof shall be substantially the same as the main dwelling unit.

C. The color, material, and texture of all building walls shall be substantially the same as the main dwelling unit.

D. Permitted driveways and walkways shall occupy no more than 50% of the front yard area, in compliance with Section 17.56.070.

E. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure that is visible from any public right-of-way is converted or demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, the design shall incorporate features to match the materials, textures, trim, and landscaping of the main dwelling unit. (Ord. No. 938 § 4, 2018; Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020)

17.100.070 Historic buildings.

An accessory dwelling unit proposed for a property under a Mills Act contract must comply with all Mills Act guidelines, including design conformance with the United States Secretary of the Interior Standards. (Ord. No. 938 § 4, 2018; Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020)

17.100.080 Ownership, rental, and occupancy requirements.

A. Owner occupancy required for junior accessory dwelling units. If the property contains a JADU, one of the residential dwellings on the lot shall be occupied as the primary residence of the owner of the lot and shall not be rented or leased as long as the JADU exists, unless state law is amended to prohibit owner occupancy requirements for JADUs.

B. Rental occupancy. Any residential unit on a lot with an accessory dwelling unit or JADU must be rented for a period exceeding 30 consecutive days.

C. Sale of accessory dwelling units. Sale or ownership of an accessory dwelling unit or JADU separate from the main dwelling unit is prohibited.

D. Deed restrictions. Prior to final inspection for an accessory dwelling unit or JADU, the property owner shall execute and record in the office of the county recorder a covenant setting fort h the following minimum requirements, in a form and substance satisfactory to the planning department and city attorney’s office:

1. The accessory dwelling unit or JADU shall not be sold or owned separately from the main dwelling unit, and the parcel upon which the unit is located shall not be subdivided in any manner that would authorize such sale or ownership, except as otherwise required by law;

2. If the property contains a JADU, the JADU shall be a legal unit and may be used as habitable space, only so long as either the main dwelling unit, or the JADU, is occupied by the owner of record of the property, unless state law is amended to prohibit local agencies from requiring owner-occupancy;

3. Any rental of an accessory dwelling unit or JADU shall be for a period exceeding 30 consecutive days; and

4. The restrictions shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property. (Ord. No. 938 § 4, 2018; Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020)

17.100.090 Existing nonconforming units.

Accessory dwelling units, second dwelling units, granny flat or similar accessory structures that exist as of October 19, 2018, that have previously been legally established may continue to operate as legal nonconforming accessory dwelling units. Any accessory dwelling unit that exists as of the effective date of this section, and has not previously been legally established, is considered an unlawful use, unless the planning director determines that the unit meets the provisions of this section. (Ord. No. 938 § 4, 2018; Ord. No. 966 § 3, 2020)

Chapter 17.102 SPECIAL REGULATED USES

17.102.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish site planning, development, and/or operating standards for check cashing businesses, pawnshops, smoke shops, tattoo parlors, thrift stores, crematoriums, and massage establishments. It is the city’s intent, in establishing these standards, to mitigate the potential adverse impacts of these uses and activities on adjacent and surrounding land uses by requiring special siting and location standards and imposing other special development standards. (Code 1980, § 17.102.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012; Ord. No. 858 § 4, 2013)

17.102.020 Check cashing businesses.

A. Applicability. The development standards of this section shall apply to all new check cashing business in the city.

B. Location. All new check cashing businesses shall be located consistent with the following standards:

1. Located a minimum of 1,000 feet from another check cashing establishment.

2. Located a minimum of 500 feet from all of the following uses:
a. Public school, community center, or library;
b. Alcoholic beverage sales, excluding restaurants and grocery stores/supermarkets.

C. Development standards. In addition to the development standards of the underlying zone, the following special standards apply to all new check cashing businesses:

1. Lighting. Check cashing businesses shall maintain lighting consistent with the provisions of section 17.58 (Outdoor Lighting Standards).

2. Days and hours of operation. Operation of check cashing establishments shall be limited to Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

3. Site maintenance. Management shall be responsible for the removal of litter from adjacent property and streets that results from the check cashing business (with adjacent property owner consent). (Code 1980, § 17.102.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.102.030 Pawnshops.

A. Applicability. The development standards of this section shall apply to all new pawnshops in the city.

B. Location. New pawnshops shall not be located closer than 1,000 feet from an existing pawnshop and no closer than 250 feet from a public school, park, community center, or library.

C. Hours of operation. The hours of operation of pawnshops shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. (Code 1980, § 17.102.030; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.102.040 Smoke shops.

A. Applicability. The development standards of this section shall apply to all new smoke shops in the city.

B. Location. Smoke shops shall not be located closer than 1,000 feet from another smoke shop and no closer than 250 feet from a public school, park, community center, or library. (Code 1980, § 17.102.040; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.102.050 Tattoo shops.

A. Applicability. The development standards of this section shall apply to all new tattoo shops in the city.

B. Location. Tattoo shops shall not be located closer than 1,000 feet from another tattoo shop and no closer than 500 feet from a public school, park, community center, or library. (Code 1980, § 17.102.050; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.102.060 Thrift stores.

A. Applicability. The development standards of this section shall apply to all new thrift stores in the city.

B. Location. Thrift stores shall not be located closer than 1,000 feet from another thrift store.

C. Development standards. All new thrift stores shall observe all development standards of the underlying zone, except that they shall also comply with the following additional standards:

1. Enclosed activities. All activities shall be completely enclosed within the building for the use.

2. Collection/receiving area. A dedicated collection area shall be established separate from the main patron entrance and may be located on the front, side or rear of the building. If the collection area is located in the front of the building, the bulk donation area shall be shielded from public view. Adequate directional signage shall be provided from the main entrance to the use to direct individuals to the collection area. The collection area shall be noticed to prohibit depositing goods when the store is closed.

3. Site maintenance. Management shall be responsible for the removal of litter from the subject property, adjacent property, and streets that results from the thrift store (with adjacent property owner consent). (Code 1980, § 17.102.060; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.102.070 Crematoriums.

A. Applicability. The development standards of this section shall apply to all crematoriums in the city.

B. Location. All crematoriums shall be located consistent with the following standards:

1. Located east of Interstate 15 and south of Arrow Route.

2. Located a minimum of 1,000 feet from public schools, community centers or libraries, and any residentially zoned property. (Code 1980, § 17.102.070; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

Chapter 17.104 TEMPORARY USES

17.104.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish development standards for temporary activities and land uses to ensure the overall health, safety, and general welfare of the community is maintained. (Code 1980, § 17.104.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012; Ord. No. 961, § 3, 2019)

17.104.020 Permit requirements and exemptions.

Uses of property (including land, buildings, and structures) and activities that are temporary in nature shall comply with the permit requirements described below. The process for application for and review and issuance of a temporary use permit shall be as described in section 17.16.070 (Temporary Use Permit).

A. Temporary use permit required. The following temporary activities and uses may be allowed, subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit prior to the commencement of the activity or use and subject to the requirements within this chapter.

1. Festivals and other special events. This use class consists of the temporary operation of a commercial event for entertainment, including:

a. Carnivals, circuses, rodeos, fairs, and festivals.
b. Haunted houses.
c. Concerts and live outdoor entertainment.
d. Certified farmers’ markets, as defined in chapter 17.140(Universal Definitions). e. Swap meets, flea markets, art, cultural, and educational exhibits and displays. f. Parades, assemblies, fundraisers, and parties.
g. Outdoor sporting events, marathons, mobile, and non-stationary activities. h. Other similar events designed to attract large crowds, and which are held on private or public property.

2. Seasonal sales. This use class consists of seasonal operation of a sales activity (e.g., Halloween, Christmas) on nonresidential properties, including:
a. Seasonal sale of agricultural products raised on premises. b. Christmas tree, pumpkin, and other holiday-themed product sales lots. c. Other similar seasonal sales activities designed to attract large crowds, and which are held on private or public property.

3. Uses related to a business. This use class consists of any event, promotion, or sale sponsored by a business or organization that is held outside the confines of the building on private or public property, including:
a. Parking lot, sidewalk, or other outdoor promotional sale of merchandise. b. Temporary or mobile food vehicle (e.g., food trucks, grocery trucks). c. Temporary entertainment events.

4. Temporary uses concurrent with a construction project or change of use on-site. This use class consists of uses that are required for the duration of a construction project, including:
a. Temporary office modules (for tenant operations).
b. Temporary construction yards, storage, and staging areas (off-site). c. Temporary sales office (on-site and off-site).
d. Temporary living quarters on active construction sites.

5. Master temporary use permits for events occurring on more than one occasion.

6. Other temporary activities that the planning director determines are similar in nature and intensity to those identified above.

B. Temporary uses exempt from permit requirements. The following temporary activities and uses are allowed by right and expressly exempt from the requirement of first obtaining a temporary use permit, provided they conform applicable development standards. Uses that fall outside of the categories defined shall be required to obtain a temporary use permit.

1. Bingo games conducted by an eligible organization as described in and subject to all regulations in chapter 5.08 (Bingo).

2. Car washes of a temporary nature (e.g., school fundraisers).

3. Construction yards, storage sheds, and construction offices (on-site) in conjunction with an approved construction project where the yard and/or shed are located on the same site as the approved project.

4. Emergency public health and safety facilities established by a public agency.

5. Entertainment and assembly events held within auditoriums, stadiums, or other public assembly facilities, provided the proposed use is consistent with the intended use of the facility.

6. Entertainment and assembly events as part of an allowed permanent use (e.g., gathering at an assembly use).

7. Events held exclusively on city property (city hall, city facilities, parks, etc.), not including events held exclusively in the public right-of-way (street, sidewalk, parkway, etc.), e.g., marathons.

8. Events held exclusively on school grounds, and which are in conjunction with a public school use.

9. Garage and yard sales held on private property and when occurring no more than four days per calendar year.

10. Nonincorporated children’s stands, such as a lemonade stand.

11. Parades and assemblies where the size of crowd does not exceed 75 people. City sponsored parades and assemblies are also exempt.

12. Private weddings, parties, or festivities conducted on private residential property that comply with all city regulations and performance standards that apply to, for example, parking, noise, and lighting, and are not part of a business or charge a rental or entrance fee. Shall include block parties involving a temporary street or lane closure provided a street closure permit has been issued by the city engineer.

13. Storage containers and dumpsters not associated with an approved construction project when:
a. Located on residential property, and not in the public right-of-way (street, sidewalk, parkway, etc.), for a maximum period of five days.
b. Located on nonresidential property for any length of time and provided they are screened from public view.

14. Temporary land uses in a zone that allows that land use by right on a permanent basis. (Code 1980, § 17.104.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012; Ord. No. 961, § 3, 2019)

17.104.030 General development standards for temporary uses.

Standards for height, off-street parking, setbacks, and other structure and property development standards that apply to the category of use, or the zone of the subject parcel shall apply to all temporary activities occurring on it. The following requirements shall also apply to all temporary activities:

1. Standards for height, off-street parking, setbacks, and other structure and property development standard that apply to the category of use, or the zone of the subject parcel shall apply to all temporary activities.

2. Sales or distribution of food items to the general public are subject to San Bernardino County Department of Public Health review and approvals.

3. Sales or distribution of alcohol to the general public are subject to Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) review and approvals.

4. Adequate provisions for traffic circulation, parking, and pedestrian safety shall be provided to the satisfaction of the planning director and the city engineer. Proof of adequate parking may be required at the discretion of the planning director.

5. All participating vendors shall obtain a City of Rancho Cucamonga business license.

6. Applicants shall provide a written authorization from the property owner allowing for the temporary use or activity to occur on-site. (Code 1980, § 17.104.030; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012; Ord. No. 961, § 3, 2019)

17.104.040 Development standards for specific temporary uses.

The following standards shall apply to the specific temporary uses described below:

A. Festivals and other special events.

1. Carnivals, circuses, rodeos, fairs, and festivals.
a. All such uses shall be limited to not more than 15 days, or more than three consecutive weekends, of operation in any 180-day period. To exceed this time limitation shall require the review and approval of a conditional use permit. b. All such activities shall have a minimum setback of 100 feet from any residential use as measured from the property line. This requirement may be waived by the planning director if no adverse impacts, including, but not limited to, noise, traffic, odor, glare, and/or trash would result.
c. Restroom and trash facilities shall be made available during the operational hours of the event.
d. A security plan shall be provided to ensure the event will not present a hazard to attendees and residents in proximity to the event.
e. Noise attenuation shall be provided to the satisfaction of the planning director.

2. Haunted houses.
a. The operator shall obtain all necessary construction and use permits from the city and fire district prior to commencing the construction of a haunted house facility and shall obtain an operating permit from the fire district prior to commencing operations or opening to the public.
b. Haunted houses located in residential zones shall be limited to the day of Halloween (October 31st) and the Saturday night during the week preceding Halloween. All haunted house activities shall cease after 10:00 p.m.
c. Haunted houses located in residential zones shall not impose fees, collect donations, or require any incentives as condition for entry into the haunted house. Sale of merchandise, food or drinks is prohibited during the operation of a haunted house.

d. Commercial haunted houses shall provide restroom and trash facilities during the operational hours of the event.
e. Commercial haunted houses shall provide a security plan to ensure the event will not present a hazard to attendees and residents in proximity to the event. f. Noise attenuation shall be provided to the satisfaction of the planning director.

3. Concerts and live outdoor entertainment.
a. All such uses shall be limited to not more than five days, or more than two consecutive weekends, of operation in any 180-day period. To exceed this time limitation shall require the review and approval of a conditional use permit. b. All such activities shall have a minimum distance from any residential area. This requirement will be determined by the planning director on a site-by-site basis. c. Restroom and trash facilities shall be made available during the operational hours of the event.
d. A security plan shall be provided to ensure the event shall not present a hazard to attendees and residents in proximity to the event.
e. Noise attenuation shall be provided to the satisfaction of the planning director.

4. Certified farmers’ markets.
a. Such use is allowed in the High Density Residential (H) zone and all form-based zones. Such use may be permitted in residential zones if owned by a government agency or nonprofit entity.
b. Such use shall be limited to not more than 110 days in a calendar year. To exceed this time limitation shall require the review and approval of a minor development review as prescribed in section 17.06.020 (Rules of Interpretation). c. All activities shall have a minimum setback of 100 feet from any residential area.

This requirement may be waived by the planning director if in his or her opinion no adverse impact would result.
d. Seventy-five percent of the total farmers market sales area must be for the sale of farm products such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, eggs, honey, livestock food products (meat, milk, cheese, etc.), or flowers and value-added farm products such as baked goods, jams, and jellies. The sale of ancillary products may occur but may not exceed 25 percent of the total sales area.
e. Farmers’ markets shall be certified and comply with the requirement of chapter 10.5, Direct Marketing Requirements, of Division 17 of the Food and Agriculture Code. f. All farmers’ markets shall have a market manager authorized to direct the operations of all vendors participating in the market on site during hours of operation. g. Farmers’ market managers shall obtain and have on site all operating and health permits during hours of operation.
h. Operating rules, hours of operation, and maintenance and security requirements shall be submitted for review to the satisfaction of the planning director.

i. Farmers markets shall provide for composting, recycling, and waste removal in accordance with all applicable city codes.

5. Swap meets, flea markets, art, cultural, and educational exhibits and displays. a. All such uses shall not exceed 30 days of operation or exhibition per calendar year.

Swap meets may be allowed additional days of operation at the discretion of the planning director.
b. The hours of operations for a swap meet and/or flea market shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
c. The operator of a swap meet and/or flea market shall post the local regulations relative to swap meets in a conspicuous place on the premises where the swap meet is conducted.
d. The owner or operator of the swap meet and/or flea market shall maintain a record of all sellers at the swap meet on each date the swap meet was open for business and shall provide the list on record for inspection upon demand by the city business license officer.
e. The sale of automobiles or automobile parts is prohibited.

6. Parades, assemblies, fundraisers, and parties.
a. Noise levels shall not exceed the established noise standards for the underlying noise zone per chapter 17.66 (Performance Standards).
b. All proceeds derived from a fundraiser event from the sales of any food, drinks or merchandise shall be for the benefit of a government, nonprofit organization, or individual.
c. Parades and assemblies, over 75 people, are specific event types subject to the city’s standards for such uses established in chapter 8.44.

7. Outdoor sporting events, marathons, mobile, and nonstationary activities. a. Restroom and trash facilities shall be made available during the operational hours of the event.
b. A security plan shall be provided to ensure the event shall not present a hazard to attendees and residents in proximity to the event.

B. Seasonal sales.

1. Seasonal sale of agricultural products raised on premises. a. Sales are limited to periods of 90 days in a calendar year and when parking and access is provided to the satisfaction of the planning director. b. Sales of nonagricultural and/or noncottage food products are prohibited. Sales of cottage food shall comply with all applicable licensing and permitting requirements per the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health. c. A minimum of ten off-street parking spaces shall be provided with provisions for controlled ingress and egress. All parking spaces shall be consistent with the city’s parking standards in chapter 17.64.

d. The hours of operations shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2. Christmas tree, pumpkin, and other holiday-themed product sales lots. a. All such uses shall be limited to 30 days of operation per calendar year. b. All lighting shall be directed away from and shielded from adjacent residential areas. c. All activities not involving the sale of holiday-related products are subject to review by the planning director. In the event where the nature of the holiday-related product is contested, the planning director shall have the final determination.

C. Uses related to a business.

1. Parking lot, sidewalk, or other outdoor promotional sale of merchandise. a. Parking lot and sidewalk sales may be permitted on private property in the commercial/retail areas of the city, including retail/wholesale businesses located in industrial areas, in connection with current on-site businesses. b. Each sale is limited to a maximum of 19 days per calendar year, unless authorized by a conditional use permit.
c. No sale for any single business or any other businesses located on the same lot or parcel, or within a shopping center, shall be permitted within 30 days of another sale. d. The activity shall not present a hazard to pedestrians or encroach on a required building exit or emergency vehicle/fire access lanes.
e. Safe vehicle ingress and egress shall be provided at all times. f. Adequate parking shall be provided and maintained during the course of the activity for both the business of the applicant and all other businesses on the same lot or parcel or within the same shopping center.

2. Temporary entertainment events.
a. All temporary entertainments events shall be limited to a maximum of three contiguous calendar days per year, and such events shall be limited to a total of 12 days per calendar year, on the same property.
b. The applicant for each entertainment event must obtain the written authorization of the property owner where the event is being held.
c. Noise levels shall not exceed the established noise standards for the underlying noise zone per chapter 17.66 (Performance Standards).
d. A security plan shall be provided to ensure the event shall not present a hazard to attendees and residents in proximity to the event.
e. Events that negatively impact the public and/or neighborhood such as through noise or traffic impacts may be denied subsequent temporary entertainment permits. f. Entertainment uses as defined in section 17.20.020(C) (Entertainment Permit, Exceptions) shall also be exempt from the requirements of this section.

3. Temporary office modules.

a. A temporary office module may be approved for a limited time period not exceeding six months. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the planning director.

Temporary office modules submitted in conjunction with a master plan for development of permanent buildings may initially be approved for a longer period at the discretion of the planning director.
b. All temporary office modules shall be removed upon completion of the construction permit for which this use has been approved, or the expiration of the time for which the approval has been granted.
c. The design of the office modules shall have a look of permanence. This shall include such actions as screening temporary foundations, screening utility equipment, and using overhangs, walkways, and stepped roofs to mitigate the temporary appearance. d. The approval of temporary office modules may require necessary street improvements, grading, drainage facilities, and landscaping. e. Temporary office modules shall comply with all applicable fire and building codes. f. A statement from the owner of the property indicating that the temporary office module shall be removed at the end of the designated period shall be provided. The statement shall include an acknowledgement that failure to remove the office module or failure to apply for an extension by the expiration date will result in a halt to further construction or inspection activity on the project site, and enforcement action to ensure restoration of any structures.

4. Temporary construction yards, storage and staging areas (off-site). a. All construction yards, staging areas, and storage shall be maintained in conjunction with construction activities. All equipment and storage shall be removed upon final inspection approval or occupancy for which a permanent use has been approved, or the expiration of the time for which the approval has been granted. b. Failure to remove all construction yards, staging areas, and storage by the expiration date will result in a halt in further construction or inspection activity on the project site, and enforcement action to ensure restoration of any structures.

5. Temporary sales office.
a. Sales offices may be located inside a dwelling unit of a new subdivision or within a trailer, modular or similar temporary structure located within a recently recorded tract. If the sales office is not located within the subdivision, the sales office shall be located in a model home or other permanent structures.
b. Approval shall be for a two-year period, at which time the sales office use shall be terminated, and the dwelling unit restored back to its original condition. If the sales office is in a trailer, the trailer shall be removed. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the planning director.
c. A cash deposit, letter of credit, or any security determined satisfactory to the city shall be submitted to the city, in an amount to be set by city council resolution, to ensure the restoration or removal of the structure.
d. Failure to terminate sales office and restore structure or failure to apply for an extension on or before the expiration date will result in forfeiture of the cash deposit,

a halt in further construction or inspection activity on the project site, and enforcement action to ensure restoration of structure.
e. The hours of operation of an off-site sales office shall be limited to between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
f. All model home lots shall be fully landscaped including, but not limited to, a permanent, underground irrigation system, specimen size trees, and the use of shrubbery, ground cover, and lawn in combination to produce a pleasing and aesthetic environment compatible with the surrounding established neighborhood. g. The individual elements of the model homes sales office (e.g., lighting, signing, fencing, hours of operation) should be designed in a collective, coordinated manner to ensure a safe, secure, and aesthetic environment, sensitive to and compatible with the surrounding development.
h. All fences proposed in conjunction with the model homes and sales office shall be located outside of the public right-of-way, except where approved by the planning director for security.
i. Flags, pennants, or other on-site advertising shall be regulated pursuant to the sign regulations. A sign permit application shall be submitted for review by the planning department prior to installation.
j. Street improvements and temporary parking at a rate of two spaces per model shall be completed to the satisfaction of the planning director prior to commencement of sales activities or the display of model homes. All temporary parking spaces shall be off-street.
k. On-street parking may be permitted subject to the following conditions:
i. The model homes, sales office, and on-street parking shall be secured with a decorative fence and gate across the street that is kept locked during non-operating business hours.
ii. The sales office, models, and on-street parking spaces has been coordinated with construction phasing such that there are no resident homeowners living in homes located adjacent to the gated, secured area of the street. l. An area for overflow parking shall be provided off-street to the satisfaction of the planning director. Said parking area shall be located adjacent to the model home sales office, outside secured area, appropriately signed, and provided with a drive approach constructed to city standards.
m. Temporary landscaping, including minimum 36-inch box trees, shall be provided within the on-street parking area (cul-de-sac). Temporary landscaping shall also be provided within a planter area surrounding the overflow parking area.

6. Temporary living quarters on active construction sites. a. The planning director may approve a temporary living quarters for security personnel or temporary residence of the subject property owner in conjunction with a development project.
b. Installation of a temporary living quarter may occur only after a valid building permit has been issued.

c. Temporary living quarters shall not exceed a maximum gross square footage of 650 square feet in size (tongue not included).
d. The temporary living quarter must meet all requirements and regulations of the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and the city building and safety department.
e. Any permit issued pursuant to this section in conjunction with a construction project shall become invalid upon cancellation or completion of the building permit for which this use has been approved, or the expiration of the time for which the approval has been granted. At that time, trailers shall be removed from the site. f. A cash deposit, letter of credit, or any security determined satisfactory to the city shall be submitted to the city, in an amount to be set by city council resolution, to ensure removal of the structure temporary living quarter. g. Failure to terminate the temporary living quarter or failure to apply for an extension on or before the expiration date will result in forfeiture of the cash deposit and enforcement action to ensure removal of the temporary living quarter.

D. Master temporary use permits.

1. Individual events requiring a temporary use permit and occurring multiple times in a calendar year may be authorized to combine all permits under a master temporary use permit.

2. All events are subject to specific requirements associated with their event class as established in this section.

3. The master temporary use permit shall be active for a 12-month period from the date of permit issuance.

4. A plan specifying the specific days and times in which the activity will take place shall be submitted with the application. Additional permits may be required for activities falling outside of the times specified.

5. Event occurrences under a master temporary use permit shall be identical in operating characteristics. In the event where the operating characteristics are in question, the planning director shall have the final determination. (Code 1980, § 17.104.040; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012; Ord. No. 860 § 4, 2013; Ord. No. 867, 2014; Ord. No. 879, § 4, 2015; Ord. No. 961, § 3, 2019)

Chapter 17.106 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES

17.106.010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish site planning and development standards for wireless communication facilities. It is the city’s intent, in establishing these standards, to allow for the development of wireless communication facilities where needed in accordance with the Telecommunications Act of 1996, while maintaining development standards and permitting requirements consistent with state law. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)

17.106.030 Permit requirements and exceptions.

A. Minor wireless communication facilities shall require minor design review.

B. Major wireless communication facilities shall require a conditional use permit.

C. Minor or major wireless communication facilities located within the public right-of-way shall also require a construction permit pursuant to Chapter 12.03.

D. Wireless communication facilities on city property, except for the public right-of-way, are exempt from permit requirements.

E. Removal of wireless communication facilities is exempt from permit requirements.

F. Replacement of equipment which does not substantially change the tower or shelter is exempt from planning permits, but may be subject to other building permits.

G. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the collocation of a new wireless communication facility on an existing major wireless communication facility that: (1) was approved after January 1, 2007, by discretionary permit; (2) was approved subject to an environmental impact report, negative declaration, or mitigated negative declaration; and (3) otherwise complies with the requirements of Government Code Section 65850.6(b) for wireless communication collocation facilities shall not be required to obtain another discretionary permit approval, but shall be required to obtain all other applicable non-discretionary permit(s), as specified by this title and the city-adopted building code, provided such collocation does not increase the height or change the location of the existing wireless facility or otherwise change the bulk, size, or other physical attributes of the existing permitted wireless communication facility.

H. The proposed collocation of a new wireless communication facility on an existing minor or major wireless communication facility that meets all of the requirements stated in subsection G may include new appurtenant equipment boxes or shelter units that are colored and/or disguised to match the existing equipment boxes or shelter units and that do not exceed the total volume of equipment boxes utilized by the existing wireless communication collocation facility.

1. The proposed collocation of a new wireless communication facility on an existing major wireless communication facility that meets all of the requirements stated in the above paragraphs may not include the following:
a. More additional surface area of antennas than is being utilized by the existing wireless communication collocation facility, provided all antennas are colored and/or disguised to match the existing facility.
b. Any additional tower or additional support structure than is shown in plans and specifications to be reasonably necessary to collocate the permitted antenna panels on the existing wireless communication facility. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the planning director, and except as provided in this subsection, installation of all collocation accessory equipment and enclosures shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

2. Except as otherwise provided above, a minor use permit or minor design review shall be required when the proposed collocation facility:
a. Increases the height of the existing permitted tower/structure or otherwise changes the bulk, size, location, or any other physical attributes of the existing permitted wireless communication facility; or
b. Adds any microwave dish or other antenna not expressly permitted to be included in a collocation facility by this section; or

c. Collocates on an existing legally permitted wireless communication facility that was approved on or prior to January 1, 2007; or
d. Will serve or be operated by more than one wireless services provider, unless an additional provider has properly obtained a written authorization from the planning director after consideration of the factors applicable to administrative approval of collocation facilities set forth above in this section, the size of the additional, proposed facility, and the potential visual or other impact of the proposed facility. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)
I. In the event that State or Federal law prohibits discretionary permitting requirements for certain wireless telecommunications facilities, the permits required by this chapter for those facilities shall be deemed to be ministerial permits. For those facilities, in lieu of a discretionary use permit, a ministerial permit shall be required prior to installation or modification of a wireless telecommunications facility and all provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to any such facility with the exception that the required permit shall be reviewed and administered as a ministerial permit by the Director rather than as a discretionary permit. Any conditions of approval set forth in this chapter or deemed necessary by the Director shall be imposed and administered as reasonable time, place and manner rules.

J. A collocation or siting application for a wireless telecommunications facility will be deemed approved if the city fails to approve the application in a reasonable time (60 days for modifications and 150 days for all other telecommunications applications), the applicant provided all required public notices, and the applicant provided notice to the city that the reasonable time period lapsed.

K. For Eligible Facilities Requests, collocation of new transmission equipment, removal of transmission equipment, or the replacement of transmission equipment is allowed by right provided the modification of an existing tower or base station that does not substantially change the physical dimensions of such tower or base station.

17.106.030 Application requirements.

Where the city determines that it requires expert assistance in evaluating an application, the city may hire a consultant and the fee charged by the consultant shall be reimbursed to the city, with a deposit paid up front by the applicant regardless of the outcome of the application. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)

17.106.040 Development criteria.

A. Screening and site selection guidelines. The following screening and site selection guidelines apply to all wireless communication facilities:

1. Stealth facilities and concealed antennas are preferred.

2. Wireless communication facilities shall be located where the existing topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures provide the greatest amount of screening. Where insufficient screening exists, applicants shall provide screening satisfactory to the planning director, or as otherwise required herein.

3. Ground-mounted wireless communication facilities shall be located only in close proximity to existing aboveground utilities, such as electrical towers or utility poles (which are not scheduled for removal or undergrounding for at least 18 months after the date of application), light poles,

trees of comparable heights, and in areas where they will not detract from the appearance of the city.

4. Wireless communication facilities shall be located in the following order of preference:
a. Collocated with existing wireless communication facilities. b. On existing structures such as buildings, communication towers, or utility facilities. c. On an existing signal, power, light, or similar kinds of poles. d. In industrial zones.
e. In commercial zones.
f. In residential zones, subject to additional restrictions set forth herein.

5. Major wireless communication facilities are not permitted to locate within 300 feet of any residential structure, within any residential zone, or within 300 feet of any existing, legally established major wireless communication facility except as follows:
a. When located on any existing nonresidential building or structure or on any existing utility pole provided such location complies with all of the following:
i. The collocation is in full compliance with the California Public Utilities Commission Joint Pole Association General Order 95, Rule 94, and any other applicable state or federal regulations; and
ii. Existing major wireless communication facility to be utilized for collocation shall previously be granted with a conditional use permit or a minor development review approval, including modification of an existing conditional use permit or minor development review; and
iii. All accessory equipment and enclosures shall be located underground or screened from public view as approved in writing by the planning director; and iv. Unless shown in the submitted application documentation to not be technically and/or commercially feasible, all antennas and/or antenna panels shall be flush mounted and limited in number to that amount necessary to achieve the required coverage described in said documentation.
b. The proposed facility will replace or modify an existing facility for purposes of collocation.
c. The proposed facility will be designed and constructed in a manner to allow for future collocation of an additional wireless communication carrier provided the applicant submits written documentation that shows:
i. A more preferable location, as determined by reference to subsection (A)(4) cannot be reasonably accommodated by the applicant due to technical requirements of the proposed facility, including, but not limited to, coverage requirements imposed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or otherwise by law, or due to other factors beyond the applicant’s reasonable control. d. For the purposes of this chapter, all distances shall be measured in a straight line without regard to intervening structures, from the nearest point of the proposed major wireless communication facility to the nearest property line of any residential land use, or to the nearest point of another major wireless communication facility.

B. Development requirements.

1. As part of the application process, each wireless communication facility applicant may, at the discretion of the planning director, be required to provide written documentation demonstrating good faith efforts in locating facilities in accordance with the site selection guidelines (order of preference). Such documentation shall include at minimum a coverage map (before and as proposed) and analysis of alternative sites.

2. Wireless communication facilities shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or other required seals or legally required signage.

3. All accessory equipment associated with the operation of the wireless communication facility shall be located within a building, enclosure, or underground vault that complies with the development standards of the zone in which the accessory equipment is located, subject to city approval. If the equipment is permitted to be located aboveground or will be located within the public right-of-way, it shall be visually compatible with the surrounding buildings and include sufficient landscaping to screen the structure from view.

4. Wireless communication facilities shall be of subdued colors and non-reflective materials which blend with surrounding materials and colors.

5. All screening for building-mounted facilities shall be compatible with the existing architecture, color, texture, and/or materials of the building.

6. Monopoles and antennas shall be no greater in diameter or other cross-sectional dimensions than is necessary for the proper functioning of the wireless communication facility. The applicant shall provide documentation satisfactory to the planning director establishing compliance with this subsection.

7. Wireless communications facilities, including on-site generators, shall be designed to comply with the city’s noise ordinance, found at Section 17.66.050 and all other applicable noise regulations.

C. In addition to the development criteria set forth in subsections A and B, the following criteria shall apply to all wireless communication facilities located within the public right -of-way and installed after June 16, 2018:

1. Wireless communication facilities may be located on street lights or utility poles, but may not be placed on historic or decorative street lights, traffic signal poles, or intersection safety lights.

2. The applicant shall submit engineering calculations, sealed by a registered professional engineer licensed in California, to ensure that the existing street light or utility pole and its footing are adequate to support the new loads. If the existing infrastructure is not adequate to support the new loads, the applicant may propose to replace the existing infrastructure with adequate, city- approved, new infrastructure at the applicant’s expense.

3. All cabling and wiring must be contained in conduit, affixed directly to the face of the pole, for as long as it is technically feasible. Exposed slack or extra cable is prohibited.

4. Electrical meters are prohibited. The applicant is responsible for the cost of all electrical usage associated with the wireless communication facility.

5. If installation of the wireless communication facility is within an area governed by the Rancho Cucamonga Fiber Master Plan, the city engineer may forward the engineering plans to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility for review and a requirement that the applicant coordinate with the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility may be added to the con struction permit to facilitate joint trenching opportunities.

6. Installation and operation of the wireless communications facility shall not damage or interfere in any way with city property or facilities or existing, third-party installations. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)

17.106.050 Performance standards.

No wireless communication facility shall interfere with any public safety radio communications system, including, but not limited to, the 800 MHz trunking system. Wireless communication facilities shall comply with all FCC rules and regulations regarding the avoidance, mitigation, and abatement of any such interference. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)

17.106.060 Removal and restoration—Permit expiration or revocation.

A. Upon the expiration date of the minor design review, conditional use permit, and/or construction permit, including any extensions, earlier termination or revocation of the permit, the operator shall remove its wireless communications facility and restore the site to its natural condition except for retaining the landscaping improvements and any other improvements at the discretion of the city.

Removal shall be in accordance with proper health and safety requirements and all ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city. The wireless communications facility shall be removed from the property within 30 days, at no cost or expense to the city. If the facility is located on private property, the private property owner shall also be independently responsible for the expense of timely removal and restoration.

B. Failure of the operator to promptly remove its facility and restore the property within 30 days after expiration, earlier termination, or revocation of the permit of the facility, shall be a violation of this code, and be grounds for:

1. Prosecution;

2. Calling of any bond or other assurance required by conditions of approval;

3. Removal of the facilities by the city in accordance with established procedures for abatement of a public nuisance at the owner’s expense; and/or

4. Any other lawful remedies.

C. In the event the director of engineering services determines that the condition or placement of a wireless communications facility located in the public right-of-way constitutes a dangerous condition, obstruction of the public right -of-way, or an imminent threat to public safety, or determines other exigent circumstances require immediate corrective action (collectively, “exigent circumstances”), the director of engineering services may cause the facility to be removed summarily and immediately without advance notice or a hearing. Written notice of the removal shall be served upon the person who owns the facility within five business days of removal and all property removed shall be preserved for the owner’s pick-up as feasible. If the owner cannot be identified following reasonable effort or if the owner fails to pick -up the property within 60 days, the facility shall be treated as abandoned property.

D. In the event the city removes a facility in accordance with nuisance abatement procedures or summary removal, any such removal shall be without any liability to the city for any damage to such facility that may result from reasonable efforts of removal. In addition to the procedures for recovering costs of nuisance abatement, the city may collect such costs from any performance bond posted and to the extent such costs exceed the amount of the performance bond, collect those excess costs in accordance with this code. Unless otherwise provided herein, the city has no obligation to store such facility. The operator shall have no claim if the city destroys any such facility not timely removed by the operator after notice or removed by the city due to exigent circumstances. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)

17.106.070 Abandonment.

A. A wireless communication facility is considered abandoned and shall be promptly removed as provided herein if it ceases to provide wireless communication services for 180 or more days, unless the wireless communication facility is otherwise permitted to remain in the public right-of-way by agreement with the city. Such removal shall be in accordance with proper health and safety requirements and all ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city.

B. A written notice of the determination of abandonment shall be sent by first class mail, or personally delivered, to the operator of the wireless communication facility at said operator’s business address on file with the city. The operator shall remove all facilities within 30 days of the date of such notice unless, within ten business days of the date of said notice, the operator appeals such determination, in writing, to the planning commission. The planning director shall schedule a hearing on the matter to be conducted before the planning commission at which time the operator may present any relevant evidence on the issue of abandonment. The planning commission may affirm, reverse, or modify with or without conditions the original determination of abandonment and shall make written findings in support of its decision. The decision of the planning commission shall be final.

C. Any wireless communication facility determined to be abandoned and not removed within the 30-day period from the date of notice, or where an appeal has been timely filed, within such time as prescribed by the planning commission following its final determination of abandonment, shall be in violation of this chapter, and the operator of such facility shall be subject to the penalties prescribed herein.

Facilities determined to be abandoned and not removed within the time limits prescribed herein hereby are deemed to be a nuisance and, alternative to the procedure described above, may be abated as a nuisance in any manner provided by law. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)

17.106.080 Deployment of temporary facilities.

A temporary wireless communication facility may be deployed subject to approval by the planning director and the following:

A. A permanent wireless communication facility has been approved for the property in question.

B. The temporary facility was approved as part of the conditional use permit or minor development review.

C. The facility is deployed for no more than six months, provided that two extensions may be granted by the planning director; however, the total period shall not exceed one year. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)

17.106.090 Agreement for facilities located on city-owned property.

No approval granted under this chapter for locating facilities on city-owned property, including city- owned utility poles, shall be effective until the applicant and the city have executed a written agreement

establishing the particular terms and provisions under which the right to occupy city-owned property shall be used or maintained. The terms of any such agreement shall be supplemental to the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. No. 929 § 4, 2018)

Chapter 17.108 TELEVISION SATELLITE DISH AND ANTENNA REGULATIONS

17.108.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish site planning and development standards for television, satellite dish and radio antennas to minimize visual impacts resulting from, and reducing safety hazards associated with, the size, height, and placement of such antennas. The standards set forth herein are designed to balance the city’s concern for public safety and aesthetic interests, with each person’s right to transmit or receive radio and/or television signals without imposing unreasonable limitations on antennas or preventing the transmission or reception of radio and/or television signals. (Code 1980, § 17.108.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.108.020 Applicability.

A. Antennas less than 20 square feet in surface area may be mounted in the rear or side yard, or on the roof of any structure. If the rear or side yard prove unsatisfactory, then they may be mounted in the front yard of any residence with approval of a site development review entitlement by the planning director subject to the related provisions within this chapter can be met.

B. Antennas 20 square feet or greater in surface area shall be installed in the rear yard except in the event that the overall quality of reception in the rear yard is not at least equal to that received by cable, or other circumstances preclude such installation. Approval of site development review entitlement by the planning director shall be obtained authorizing the antenna to be located in a side yard, on the roof of a structure, or in the front yard, subject to provisions within this chapter. (Code 1980, § 17.108.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.108.030 Screening required.

A. Each antenna visible to the public which has a surface area exceeding 20 square feet or greater, or which is permitted by this chapter to be mounted in the front yard, shall be screened to the satisfaction of the planning director, unless otherwise screened from public view by existing structures, landscaping, or topographical features. If such antenna is to be mounted directly, or through a supporting structure, to the ground, then such screening shall be a ccomplished through the use of appropriate plants, trees, or shrubbery or a combination of such plants, trees, shrubbery, and wood lattice or other material compatible with the residence or other adjacent structures. Plants, trees, or shrubs to be utilized for screening purposes shall have a minimum container volume of ten gallons at the time of planting. All such screening shall be sufficiently high so as to screen at least 90 percent or more of the antenna from public view.

B. Each antenna with a surface area 20 square feet or greater, which is permitted by this chapter to be roof mounted, shall be screened with materials compatible with the structure upon which such antenna is mounted and shall be screened to the satisfaction of the planning director. Such screening shall be sufficiently high so as to screen at least 90 percent of the antenna from public view.

C. This screening requirement shall not apply to satellite dish antennas, two meters or less in diameter in commercial or industrial zones, or one meter or less in diameter in any other zone. (Code 1980, § 17.108.030; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.108.040 Antenna installations.

A. The preferred order of placement of any antenna is rear yard first, then side yard, roof, and finally front yard. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the preferred location shall be that location which results in the greatest screening of the antenna from public view by existing landscaping, structural, and/or topographical features.

B. No antenna shall exceed ten feet in height above the peak roof line of the structure upon which such antenna is mounted or the height of the peak roof line of the closest building or residential structure if such antenna is not to be roof mounted.

C. No antenna shall be installed in any required setback, within five feet of any property line, or in any other location, which would impede emergency access to any portion of the subject property.

D. No satellite dish antenna shall exceed ten feet six inches in diameter.

E. Each satellite dish antenna exceeding five feet in diameter shall be earth-tone or neutral in color and shall be constructed of a “see-through” mesh or open grid design. Solid surface receive-only satellite dish antennas, such as solid, white fiberglass designs, are prohibited.

F. Nothing herein shall excuse any person from obtaining all permits otherwise required or from complying with any and all applicable local and state codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to the installation of antennas and/or antenna support structures.

G. No more than two receive-only antennas 20 square feet or greater in surface area may be installed per residential lot or parcel. (Code 1980, § 17.108.040; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.108.050 Antenna placement in nonresidential zones.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all provisions herein, including, but not limited to, permit and screening requirements, shall be fully applicable to placement of antennas in nonresidential zones.

The preferred order of placement shall be rear setback areas first, then side setback areas, roof, and finally front setback areas. (Code 1980, § 17.108.050; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

Chapter 17.110 Emergency shelters
All emergency shelters shall meet the following locational and operational standards.

1. A shelter shall not be located within 300 feet of another emergency shelter.

2. The number of beds shall not exceed more than one per 130 square feet of gross floor area.

3. Off-street parking shall be based on demonstrated need, but shelters shall not be required to provide more than one parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.

4. A shelter shall provide an interior waiting and intake area which contains a minimum of 200 square feet and an exterior on-site waiting area of no less than 200 square feet.

5. A shelter shall have 24-hour per day/seven days a week on-site management.

6. The maximum length of stay of any person shall be six months.

7. Appropriate exterior lighting shall be provided. The exterior lighting shall be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, and with brightness or glare controlled to be compatible with the neighborhood.

8. A shelter shall provide security guards during the hours a shelter is open.

Chapter 17 .111 Vehicle Services Uses

All existing vehicle services uses in the CE1-SC subzone are permitted to remain in operation. Any new proposed vehicle service use in the CE1-SC subzone is prohibited.

Rancho Cucamonga, California Municipal Code
Title 17 DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE VII. DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

Chapter 17.118 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY

17.118.010 Purpose.

17.118.020 Applicability.

Chapter 17.120 GENERAL DESIGN PROVISIONS

17.120.010 Purpose and applicability.

17.120.020 Site design.

17.120.030 Building design.

Chapter 17.122 DESIGN PROVISIONS BY DEVELOPMENT TYPE

17.122.010 Purpose and applicability.

17.122.020 Hillside development.

17.122.030 Commercial, office, and industrial development.

17.122.040 Signs.

Chapter 17.123 MULTI-FAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE

17.123.010 Purpose and applicability.

17.123.020 Pedestrian-oriented site design.

17.123.030 Facade design.

17.123.040 Roof design.

17.123.050 Doors and windows.

17.123.060 Required open space.

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17.123.070 Residential unit design.

17.123.080 Additions and remodels.

Chapter 17.124 DESIGN PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC ART

17.124.010 Purpose.

17.124.020 Public art required.

17.124.030 Donated art work.

17.124.040 Public art design standards.

17.124.050 Submittals.

17.124.060 Applications to donate art work to the city.

17.124.070 Ownership and maintenance of art work placed on private property.

Chapter 17.118 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY

17.118.010 Purpose.

The purpose of these design standards and guidelines is to assist developers and designers in understanding and complying with the city’s standards for building and site design. The standards and guidelines are based upon community design goals as expressed in the general plan to encourage the orderly and harmonious appearance of structures and property along with associated facilities, such as signs, landscaping, parking areas, and streets. They establish a high standard for design quality but are flexible enough to allow individual expression and imaginative solutions. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.118.020 Applicability.

The provisions of this article may be required based on the zoning of a property or the use of a property unless otherwise specified in this article. Any addition, remodeling, relocation, or construction requiring a building permit within any zone is subject to the design standards and guidelines of this article. In addition, projects may be subject to site development review (section 17.16.100), minor design review (section 17.16.130), or major design review (section 17.20.040). The following types of design provisions apply:

A. Standards. These provisions are requirements for the project with limited flexibility.

B. Guidelines. The project should address the design guidelines, but some flexibility is permitted in how they are achieved. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
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Chapter 17.120 GENERAL DESIGN PROVISIONS

17.120.010 Purpose and applicability.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide general design standards for all development as applicable according to section 17.118.020 (Applicability). The standards are organized under two major categories:
site plan design and building design. In general, the standards prioritize the relationship of a structure to other structures, uses, views, existing site conditions, and pedestrian orientation, and emphasize consistency in architectural design across a building and a site. This chapter does not include guidelines. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.120.020 Site design.

A. Grading. Proper grading techniques that are sensitive to natural conditions must be utilized for reasons of public safety, maintenance, aesthetics, and environmental protection.

1. To minimize impacts on existing terrain, the maximum amount of cut (excavation) shall not exceed five feet below the natural grade and the amount of fill shall not exceed three feet above the natural grade.

2. Grade land and landscape in increments of no more than five feet to avoid exposing vast expanses of bared earth at any given time in order to minimize soil erosion.

3. Split pads, built-up foundations, stepped footings, or stem walls shall be used for buildings on lots with an average slope that exceeds eight percent.

4. All graded slopes must be either rounded off or contoured.

5. Driveways.

a. The slope of a driveway shall not exceed 15 percent at any point along the length or width of the driveway (except as permitted within the Hillside Overlay Zone).

b. The slope of a driveway within 18 feet in front (the side with the garage door) of any garage shall not exceed five percent.

B. Building Orientation. Buildings shall be placed in a manner compatible with existing and planned uses and buildings.

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C. Access and Circulation. Site design must provide safe and efficient paths of travel for vehicles and pedestrians and reduce conflicts between pedestrian and vehicles.

1. Vehicular access.

a. On all new development sites within the Wildland-Urban Interface Area, two means of ingress and egress are required.

b. Access for both required means of egress shall connect with existing access points (driveways, intersections, or median openings) wherever possible.

c. Shared access with adjoining properties shall be provided where feasible.

d. All points of access shall be designed in conformance with the applicable city engineering services department and fire district standards and policies.

2. Pedestrian access.

a. Pedestrian walkways shall be provided between the primary entries of all buildings and the public sidewalk, on-site pathways/paseos, greenway, or other shared open space.

b. Pedestrian walkways shall be direct (straight) as physically/technically possible.

c. Pedestrian walkways shall be paved in a manner that is continuous materially and visually distinct from areas for vehicular circulation.

d. Pedestrian walkways shall be delineated with landscaping.

e. Pedestrian walkways shall include human-scaled, low intensity level lighting that is continuously illuminated between sunset and sunrise. Such lighting may be mounted on poles/posts, embedded in low walls, or in the pavement or ground. When mounted on a vertical structure (pole, post, or wall), the light source shall not be more than three feet above the walkway surface.

f. Pedestrian walkways must connect the on-site open spaces with public sidewalks and building entrances.

g. For sites with more than two primary buildings, common open spaces, plazas, or courts must be accessible from all corners.

FIGURE 17.120.020-1 ACCESSIBILITY OF OPEN SPACES
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3. Greenways.

a. On-site greenways that link private common areas with public areas such as rights -of-way and multi-purpose trails are required for residential projects and for projects of three acres or more.

b. Required greenways shall:

i. Provide a continuous connection across the project site.

ii. Have a minimum average width of 20 feet but at no point be less than ten feet in width.

iii. Have no solid walls or fencing for a minimum of 50 percent of its length. When adjacent to residential properties within a subdivision, gates shall be provided in any wall/fence that separates a lot within the subdivision to allow direct access to the greenway.

iv. Provide for equestrian (local feeder trail) use in the Equestrian Overlay Zone.

v. Connect to existing or planned greenways located on adjacent properties with no walls/fences or gates inhibiting access between the subject property and adjacent properties.
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vi. Be recorded as an easement on common property that is privately maintained.

4. Multi-purpose trails.

a. All trails (“regional,” “community,” and “local feeder” as defined in the trails implementation plan) must be constructed according to the city’s technical standards related to, for example, surface material, fencing, access gates, drainage, and landscaping.

b. Where existing traditional bicycling, pedestrian, equestrian travel routes, and routes to schools exist through a property, trails must preserve the traditional paths where possible.

c. All new developments are to be designed in accordance with the Trails Implementation Plan and adopted trail standards as defined in that document.

d. Within the Equestrian Overlay Zone, trail connections must be provided through recorded easements in order to connect disconnected (or incomplete) trails segments to the overall trails network and for needed access to recreation facilities/activities.

e. Local feeder trails must be provided adjacent, and parallel to the rear (or side) property line of residential lots for equestrian access and related equestrian service (e.g. hay delivery and animal care) access for all residential development within the Equestrian Overlay Zone.

f. At least one means of public access to the trails network and one internal loop trail system of local feeder trails must be provided in all residential development within the Equestrian Overlay Zone.

g. Corral Areas.

i. A corral area with a minimum area of 576 square feet shall be provided in the rear yard of all residential lots in all new residential development within the Equestrian Overlay Zone.

ii. This corral area may be rectilinear (24 feet by 24 feet or 12 feet by 48 feet) or circular (27 feet in diameter).

iii. This corral area shall be graded flat/level. It is not necessary to provide any physical improvements for the corral area such as fences, posts, etc.

iv. Grade access from the corral area to the trail with a maximum slope of five to one (5:1) and a minimum width of ten feet.

v. Corral areas must be placed adjacent to the local feeder trail that serves the lot.

vi. Lots shall include a gate at the rear or side perimeter from the rear yard to the local feeder trail for use and trail maintenance purposes.

D. Parking. The following standards supplement the standards of chapter 17.64 (Parking and Loading Standards).
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1. Frontage. The combined frontage of access driveways and parking in the form of surface parking or freestanding garages/carports may occupy:

a. A maximum of 40 percent of the frontage of any lot up to 100 feet in width.

b. A maximum of 30 percent of the frontage of any lot more than 100 feet in width.

FIGURE 17.120.020-2 MAXIMUM PARKING FRONTAGE

2. Parking access.

a. A maximum of two driveway aprons for one-way traffic and one driveway apron for two- way traffic may be permitted per street frontage per lot. Lots greater with 400 feet of street frontage or greater may have one additional driveway apron per street frontage.

b. Entrances to parking facilities along a block frontage shall be separated by a minimum of 40 feet, excluding access to parking plazas.

c. Where possible, driveway aprons serving adjacent parking facilities shall be shared.

d. Access to parking for corner parcels shall not be provided from the front of the lot.

e. Driveways shall not exceed 16 feet in width through public parkway frontages. Where providing access to fire lane, the drive aisle shall widen to a minimum of 26 feet.

f. Access to parking shall be a minimum of 50 feet from the intersection of the front and street-facing side property lines.

3. Parking in single-family residential development. A minimum 50 percent of all the dwelling units within a single- family residential development project shall comply with at least one of the following requirements:

a. The garage is detached, and located 20 feet behind, the main dwelling unit.

b. The face (“wall” plane) of the garage door is parallel to the side or rear property line of the lot.
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c. The face (“wall” plane) of the garage door of an attached garage is a minimum of ten feet behind the longest wall plane (measured horizontally) of the main dwelling unit that faces the street / public right-of-way.

4. Freestanding residential garages/carports.

a. Drive aisles may not exceed 150 feet in length when garages/carports are aligned; 200 feet when garages/carports are staggered or offset.

b. Freestanding garage/carport structures may house up to eight cars side-by-side.

c. Each car space within a multiple-space garage or carport structure shall be separated with a solid wall/partition in accordance with the Building Code except where two or more spaces are designated to serve a single dwelling unit.

d. For single garage units, the inside dimension shall be a minimum of ten feet by 20 feet.

e. All drive aisles shall incorporate the design and technical requirements of the fire district such as minimum aisle width, “hammerhead” turnarounds, fire lane markings, and curbing.

f. Garage/carport structures shall have materials, finishes, trim, and colors that match the corresponding elements of the primary building of a multi-family residential development or the main dwelling unit of a single-family residential development.

g. Vertical support elements of carport structures shall have a minimum horizontal dimension of six inches.

5. Tuck-under parking. All tuck-under parking shall be in individually secured garages with garage doors.

6. Structured parking.

a. Any portion of structured parking levels facing the right-of-way must be screened from view by at least one of the following features:

i. Regular “punched” openings designed to resemble windows of habitable space;

ii. Trellis or living wall with vertical landscaping; or

iii. Custom textured or decorative screening.

b. Controlled one-way vehicle ingress/egress for parking facilities (gates, doors, etc.) may not exceed 12 feet in width. Controlled two-way vehicle ingress/egress for parking facilities (gates, doors, etc.) may not exceed 24 feet in width. Exceptions to these maximum width requirements are those deemed necessary for public safety access.

c. Parking for residential units shall be separated from parking for nonresidential uses through a controlled fence, gate or other barrier, provided that such controls do not inhibit pedestrian access between these parking areas.
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7. Tandem.

a. Tandem parking may be used to satisfy the required off-street parking requirement.

b. Tandem parking that requires backing out onto a public street is prohibited.

8. Bicycle parking.

a. Short-term bicycle parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located within 30 feet of a primary building entrance and shall be visible from the primary building entrance.

b. Long-term bicycle parking. Long-term bicycle parking must be located on the same lot or property as the use it serves in a parking facility; a dedicated room or building; an enclosed bicycle locker; or a fenced, covered, and locked bicycle storage area.

E. Paving.

1. Hardscape materials. On-site hardscape material shall be permeable or pervious and light in color with a high solar reflective index.

2. Paving within setback area. Plazas or outdoor seating areas located within street -facing setbacks or private frontage areas must be separated or visually distinguished from the sidewalk by landscaping, raised planters, special paving or similar features. Paving within required setback areas shall be different from that of the adjacent public sidewalk.

F. Landscaping. The following standards supplement the standards of chapter 17.56 (Landscaping Standards).

1. Minimum dimension. The minimum dimension of any required landscape area is 30 inches.

2. Existing features.

a. Natural features, such as trees and vegetation over ten feet in height, rock outcroppings, and water sources must be maintained and incorporated into the site design.

b. Existing, mature trees where the drip-line is outside of the proposed building footprint must be preserved unless it can be demonstrated that other development standards cannot be met.

3. Plant selection. Plants must be selected to reinforce community identity, create a pleasant and livable environment, control erosion, provide protection from wind and hot summer sun, and tie new development into the surrounding context.

a. Landscape species must be native, low-water usage, and low maintenance.

b. Landscaping must be fire-resistant. In high fire hazard areas, plant material must conform to the fire district’s vegetation management codes and standards.

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c. In the wildland-urban interface fire area, plants, trees, shrubs, and ground covers shall consist of species and spacing in accordance with the fire district’s applicable codes and standards.

d. Landscaping must be placed according to sunlight needs.

e. Plant size at maturity must be considered when planting near property lines, buildings, site features, streets and sidewalks.

f. Where a nonresidential development abuts residential property, landscaping in the nonresidential side yard must not exceed the height of the residential structure.

g. Trees on southern and western exposures must be deciduous.

4. Prohibited. The following may not count toward required landscaping:

a. Plant species that are listed by California Invasive Plan Council (Cal-IPC) as invasive.

b. Flammable mulch.

5. On-site drainage. On-site drainage shall be provided using natural drainage channels, bioretention areas, or other landscape areas that filter surface water run- off.

6. Landscape accents.

a. Required landscaped areas within the front setback shall include at least one of the following:

i. Specimen trees.

ii. Flowering trees or plantings.

iii. Decorative rockscape features.

iv. Accent pavement or pavers.

b. Landscape features are required at all primary building entries.

G. Walls and fences. The following standards supplement the standards of chapter 17.48 (Fences, Walls and Screening).

1. For corner side yards of lots in a new residential development, walls/fences shall have a minimum setback of five feet from the interior edge of the sidewalk pavement (or in the absence of a sidewalk, the street side property line).

2. On corner side yards of lots in an existing residential development, any new wall/fence where there is not an ex isting wall/fence must have a minimum setback of five feet from the interior edge of the sidewalk pavement (or in the absence of a sidewalk, the street side property line).

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3. On corner side yards of lots in an existing residential development, any new wall/fence where there is an existing wall/fence may be constructed at the setback of the existing wall/fence.

4. New fences in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall of non-combustible materials.

5. Retaining walls.

a. All retaining walls must be constructed in a stepped or terraced fashion with the maximum height for any single wall no more than four feet, unless physical limitations on the site or structural engineering conditions do not make terracing feasible. If the change in grade is greater than four feet, a series of retaining walls, interspersed by planting areas in a stepped or terraced fashion shall be constructed to minimize its visual prominence and avoid a monolithic appearance. The minimum separation between terraced retaining walls shall be three feet (measured between the nearest vertical surfaces of the walls).

b. Retaining walls visible from the public right-of-way are to be constructed of decorative concrete blocks or have a decorative finish.

c. Retaining walls shall provide visual interest through the use of form, texture, detailing and planting. When a retaining wall contains an entry stairway to the residence, the design of the wall shall include features that emphasize the entryway.

6. Perimeter fences and walls. Walls enclosing the perimeter of a residential development shall be constructed of decorative CMU such as split-face or fluted block, or CMU with a decorative finish such as stucco or stackstone.

H. Refuse and recycling areas.

1. Location. Common refuse (trash), green recycling, and general recycling containers/bins and structures used for the purpose of enclosing such containers/bins shall not be located:

a. Within any required street-facing setback;

b. In any required parking or landscaped areas; or

c. In any other area required to remain unencumbered, according to fire and other applicable building and public safety codes.

2. Container/bin materials. Containers/bins used for the collection and storage of refuse and recyclable materials shall be:

a. Constructed of a durable waterproof and rustproof material;

b. Covered when the site is not attended;

c. Secured from unauthorized entry or removal of material; and

d. Of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected between collection schedules.

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3. Visibility. Common refuse (trash), green recycling, and general recycling containers/bins shall be screened by enclosures such that no containers/bins are visible from the public right -of-way.

a. Enclosure materials may include landscaping, fences or walls.

b. Constructed enclosures must be durable, waterproof and rustproof.

4. Clear zone. The area in front of and surrounding all enclosure types shall be kept clear of obstructions and accessible.

5. Drainage. The floor of the enclosure shall have a drain that connects to the sanitary sewer system.

I. Fire Safety. Areas designated as high fire hazard areas must provide vegetation management and landscaping in accordance with the fire district’s codes and standards. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.120.030 Building design.

A. Architectural integrity and unified palette. A single recognizable design theme is required for each building. No particular style of architecture is required; however, individual structures must exhibit a consistent and unified palette of textures, materials, and colors. Subtle variations that provide visual interest but do not create abrupt changes in the overall design of the immediate area allowed.

1. Architectural design elements, including roofline articulation, windows, architectural details, materials, and colors, must be applied consistently across all building facades to create a total continuity of design. The design of residential structures, detached garages, and other accessory buildings must reflect a distinctly rural theme, including the use of open fencing, lack of uniformity in siting, predominance of single-story structures, and the building materials consistent with t hose of the primary structure.

B. Building entrances.

1. Changes in roof-form, building massing, and/or architectural articulation must be incorporated to identify the entry location. This may include towers, spirals, domes, color, trellises, fountains, public art, plazas, and/or changes in massing.

2. Weather protection must be provided over each building entrance.

C. Blank walls.

1. Wall segments that are devoid of any articulation, fenestration, or embellishment may not exceed 18 feet in length.

2. Blank walls at ground level must be enhanced with architectural details, landscaping, climbing vines, and/or landscaped trellises or lattices.

D. Materials and color.

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1. Primary building materials. Primary building materials for principal and accessory buildings are limited to:

a. Stucco (minimum two-coat; synthetic stucco is not permitted).

b. River rock, stackstone, brick, stone. Any of these materials may be native or manufactured.

c. Brick.

d. Siding. May be wood, composite wood, or cement fiberboard.

e. Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS).

2. Secondary building materials. Secondary building materials for principal and accessory buildings are limited to:

a. Stucco (minimum two coat stucco; synthetic stucco is not permitted) siding.

i. Siding must be wood, composite wood, vinyl, or cement fiberboard.

ii. Wood siding must be painted or stained.

b. River rock, stackstone, brick, or manufactured stone (building base only).

c. Tile (for bulkheads below display windows and decorative accents only).

d. Metal (matte finish or Corten).

e. Concrete masonry units consisting of decorative concrete blocks or concrete blocks with a decorative finish.

i. One the building base only.

ii. Basic/plain (precision) concrete masonry units are not permitted.

f. Smooth finished concrete (building base only, board-form only, cast concrete not permitted).

3. Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. In the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area, all materials must be those approved by the Building Code and Residential Code for construction in the high fire hazard areas.

4. Accent/detail materials. Building materials for detail and ornament may include, but are not limited to, metal (e.g. wrought iron, bronze, copper, aluminum, and tin), fiberglass, tile, terra cotta, fieldstone, and plaster.

5. Change in material. Change in building material may occur only at the inside corner of a change in wall plane. Material must wrap around outside corners.

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6. Porches, balconies, decks, and exterior stairs. Porches, balconies, decks, and exterior stairs must be stucco or wood. Railings must be wood or steel.

7. Durability of materials.

a. Exterior finish materials shall have an expected lifespan of no less than 30 years.

b. Exterior timber shall be protected from decay by stain and sealant.

c. Exterior ferrous metals shall be protected from corrosion either through the use of galvanized, stainless, or weathering steel.

8. Roofing materials.

a. Permitted roofing materials for primary and accessory buildings are limited to tile roofing material made of clay, ceramic, concrete, slate, metal, composite materials such as fiber-glass, or cool roof membranes. Composition shingle shall only be used on additions or replacements to existing buildings with roofing of the same material and must meet 30- year durability standards.

b. When such circumstances allow the use of composition shingles, the roof materials shall be of architectural dimension style to create a shadow.

c. Detached accessory structures with roof cover such as patio covers, cabanas, etc., with a floor area of less than 120 square feet in area and/or are not subject to public view from streets or from adjacent land uses may use other roof materials as approved by the planning director.

d. Accessory structures for equestrian or agricultural uses such as barns for keeping of horses or storing of agricultural equipment may include other roof materials (e.g., metal) as approved by the planning director.

E. Equipment screening.

1. Visibility of roof -mounted equipment. Building parapets or other architectural elements shall screen roof-mounted equipment from visibility as seen from the centerline of the nearest right -of- way at a point six feet above the finished surface. Screening shall be architecturally consistent with the building and match the existing building with paint, finish, and trim cap detail.

2. Height of roof-mounted equipment. Roof mounted equipment greater than 12 inches above the roof line, except for roof exhaust vents, plumbing vents, and solar panels, should be screened from being visible as seen from the centerline of the nearest right -of-way at a point six feet above the finished surface.

3. Solar equipment. Rooftop solar panels shall have a low-profile, flush-mounted design, with a maximum of six inch gap between the solar panel and the roof material. If solar panels are mounted on a flat roof and cannot be parallel to the roof surface, the entire underside of any solar panels visible from a public street shall be screened with a mesh or wood lattice screening painted to match the color of the solar array frame.

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4. Location of ground-mounted equipment. Mechanical and electrical equipment is not allowed in street-facing setbacks unless screened with a solid wall or fence.

5. Visibility of ground-mounted equipment. Site- and ground-mounted mechanical or electrical equipment shall be screened using plant materials, fencing, or walls from public right-of-way.

Conduits shall not be exposed on exterior walls and shall be embedded either in walls or landscaping.

6. Screening height. All screen devices shall be as high as the highest point of the equipment being screened.

7. Drain-waste-vent-system. Supply, exhaust and venting plumbing, conduits, and flues shall be concealed within the walls of a building.

F. Sustainability.

1. Residential buildings must be oriented along a north-south axis where possible to maximize passing heating and cooling.

2. All new construction shall incorporate landscaping and fenestration to passively cool the building, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and energy efficient lighting.

3. All energy generation devices must blend in with the building color.

4. All on-site landscaping shall be drought-resistant and require minimal irrigation.

5. All appliances, HVAC systems, and lighting shall be electric and energy-efficient. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
Chapter 17.122 DESIGN PROVISIONS BY DEVELOPMENT TYPE

17.122.010 Purpose and applicability.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide design standards that are unique for specific development types provided in this chapter, as applicable according to section 17.118.020 (Applicability). The development types addressed in this chapter include single- family residential development; hillside development; commercial, office, and industrial development; and signs. The design standards and guidelines contained in this section supplement the standards in chapter 17.120 (General Design Provisions).

A. Single-family home designs. The placement of houses in single-family residential subdivisions is an important element in creating a functional and quality living environment. Single- family residential development should promote an attractive streetscape through architectural and site planning design elements that create variety and interest. Housing tracts characterized by repetitious street scenes of nearly identical two-story houses built at the minimum setback lines are not desirable. Generally, it requires a combination of design concept solutions to achieve the goal of creating var ied, interesting, and attractive streetscapes.

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1. Standards.

a. At least 25 percent (of all single-family detached units in any new single-family residential development in a Residential Development Zone consisting of four or more units) shall be single-story units. The number of single-story units may be reduced on a case-by-case basis when needed to serve the purposes of this Development Code and when justified by such considerations as location, lot size, and topography.

b. Vary front yard setbacks by at least five feet so that no house has the same front yard setback as a house, plotted on an immediately adjacent lot on either side of it, with primary frontage on the same street.

c. Vary garage treatments such as detached and semi-detached, side and rear entries, etc.

d. On flag lots, use 12- foot width for that portion of the driveway providing access to the garage to minimize concrete and maximize landscaping potential.

e. Taper three- or four-car garage driveways down to a standard two-car width at street.

f. Vary floor plans and elevations as shown in Table 17.122.010- 1 (Single-Family Variations Required).

TABLE 17.122.010-1 SINGLE-FAMILY VARIATIONS REQUIRED

Number of Dwellings Required Floor Plans
(minimum) (1)(3)
Elevations (minimum per
required floor plan) (2)(3)
5-10 32 2
11-20 42 3
21-40 53 3
41-60 63 4
61-80 74 4
81-100 85 4
Over 100 8 5 + 1 (for each 40
additional)
4 Table notes:

The following may be counted as additional floor plans:

(1) Reverse footprints:A minimum 30% reverse footprints are required. Reverse footprints shall not be counted as a required floor plan.

• Alternate orientation of 90 degrees or greater.

• Alternate garage orientation (e.g., side entry or detached).

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(2) Reverse footprints and alternate color schemes shall not count as additional elevations. Variations in the following design elements, which create a significant difference in streetscape appearance, shall count as additional elevations:

• Plans with different architectural styles.

• Plans with changes in massing and scale.

• Plans with roof ridges running in different directions.

• Plans with significant changes in roof pitch appropriate to the style.

• (3) The Design Committee may consider alternate mixes of floor plans and elevations that achieve the goal of providing variety in the street scene of new subdivisions.

2. Guidelines.

a. Avoid excessive repetition of single-family homes with near identical floor plans and elevations. Clustering houses around common space, zero lot line, reverse plotting, angling house to the street, and side entry garages may be permitted if they provide streetscape variety and visual interest, particularly in the Low Medium Zone.

b. Use two-car garages with bonus room on some floor plans or offset the third car space to avoid garages which dominate the streetscape. One- story massin g is preferred on corner side yards.

c. Avoid identical or similar elevation schemes plotted on adjacent lots or across the street from one another.

d. Avoid identical color schemes plotted on adjacent lots.

e. Vary lot size and lot width in order to provide designers with opportunities to include significant variations in house orientation that balance livable open space with mass. For example, a wider lot creates opportunity for greater separation between homes and accommodates side entry garages.

f. Design house size and mass in proportion to the lot size and lot dimensions. Houses that project a two-story volume straight up at the minimum setbacks on small lots are inappropriate.

g. Provide greater variation in front yard setback on larger lots (e.g., two acres or larger).

h. Vary garage treatments such as detached and semi-detached, side and rear entries, etc.

i. Pair garages to create larger front yards, allow greater separation between driveways, and create variety along the streetscape.

B. Subdivision design. The following standards and guidelines apply:

1. Standards.

a. Provide two means of ingress and egress.

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b. Spacing for right-of-way widths, street sections, street radii, and intersections shall conform to the street design policy available from the engineering department.

c. Corner lots are to be wider than interior lots.

d. If the proposed subdivision is bordered or surrounded by undeveloped land, prepare a conceptual subdivision master plan for those properties to demonstrate how circulation routes could be plotted, e.g. for vehicles, pedestrians, and emergency access, and how storm water drainage infrastructure could be provided.

e. Provide four-way intersections (not offset “T” type intersections) on collector or larger streets.

f. The maximum length for cul-de-sacs is 300 feet for single-family and multi-family developments.

g. f. Intersections, including knuckles, shall be perpendicular (radial on curves).

h. g. Align intersections with existing streets or provide adequate spacing between intersections.

i. For private, gated entrances provide adequate turnaround space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with a call box to avoid cars stacking into the right -of-way.

2. Guidelines.

a. Physically integrate and align the design of lots and streets with one another to create connected neighborhoods.

b. Physically integrate and align the design of new development with existing or potential adjacent development relative to street design and lot pattern.

c. Avoid double-frontage lots on interior streets. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.122.020 Hillside development.

These Hillside Design Standards and Guidelines are intended to facilitate the appropriate development of hillside areas and apply within the Hillside Overlay Zone and Hillside Residential Zone.

A. Site design.

1. Standards.

a. To the extent possible, the width of a building, measured in the direction of the slope, shall be minimized in order to limit the amount of cutting and filling and to better “fit” the house to the natural terrain.

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b. In steeper terrain (20 percent slope and greater), front yard setbacks may be reduced to a minimum of 20 feet from back of curb or back of sidewalk, whichever is more restrictive, in order to minimize rear yard grading.

2. Guidelines.

a. Design of building sites should be sensitive to the natural terrain and structures located in such a way as to minimize necessary grading and to preserve natural features (such as prominent knolls or ridgelines) to the maximum extent possible.

FIGURE 17.122.020-1 MINIMIZE UNNECESSARY GRADING

B. Views. Minimize impact to views of significant visual features as seen from both within and outside a hillside development. When designing lots and plotting homes, the following standards and guidelines apply:

1. Standards.

a. Any significant public vista or view corridor as seen from a secondary collector or major arterial shall be maintained.

FIGURE 17.122.020-2 RETAIN INTEGRITY OF NATURAL SLOPE

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2. Guidelines.

a. Houses should be oriented to provide the opportunity, if available, for views to residents of the house (although such views may be limited).

b. Residential development projects should incorporate site plotting solutions such as clustering houses in a “compact” location; variable setbacks between houses; multiple orientations of the plotting of the houses; and other site planning techniques to preserve open spaces on the project site, protect natural features on the project site, and provide the opportunity, if available, for views to residents of the new development (although such views may be limited).

c. Privacy within the rear yards of new and existing residential development should be considered when planning the plotting of a house on a lot; the location and size of windows when designing floor plans; and the location and size of balconies, decks, etc. when designing exterior elevations. However, this guideline should not altogether restrict specific building placements, windows, and/or exterior features.

FIGURE 17.122.020-3 PRESERVE OPEN SPACE WITH CLUSTERING

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d. Whenever possible, as based on the overall parcel configuration and orientation, homes should be designed to front onto east -west streets or should be plotted to follow the natural contours rather than fronting onto north-south streets.

e. Where possible, graded areas should be designed with manufactured slopes located on the uphill side of structures, thereby hiding the slope behind the structure.

f. Clustering of development through density transfer should be encouraged in environmentally sensitive areas in order to reduce the potential for fire hazard and spread, erosion, and excess runoff and to preserve existing natural features and open space.

FIGURE 17.122.020-4 PLACE MANUFACTURED SLOPES BEHIND BUILDINGS

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C. Roadways and driveways.

1. Standards.

a. Conform roadways to the natural landform. The physical and visual character of a hillside should not be altered by creating large notches in ridgelines or by defining wide straight alignments. Reduced road sections, split sections, and parking bays should be considered in the layout of hillside streets to reduce grading.

FIGURE 17.122.020-5 GANG DRIVEWAYS TO REDUCE GRADING

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b. Where road construction is permitted in hillside areas, disruption to the natural landform and existing vegetation shall be minimized to the maximum extent possible. Regrading to approximate the profile of the natural slope conditions is preferred; retaining walls are discouraged and, if necessary, shall be screened with landscape materials. The view along a street front should create a pleasant appearance with a sense of open space and landscaping.

Some techniques include the following:

i. Utilize landform planting in order to create a natural appearance and provide a sense of privacy.

ii. Reduce the impact of grading and resulting retaining walls by creating visual interest with the combined use of terraced or crib walls, landscaping, and variations in the texture and pattern of sidewalks and wall materials.

iii. Where adjacent to a steep hillside, minimal grading for the road and right -of-way, with a transition to a natural landscape, can be utilized to provide an open and more rural appearance.

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iv. A split roadway increases the amount and appearance of landscaping, and the median can be used to handle drainage.

v. Where retaining walls are proven to be absolutely necessary adjacent to roadways or within street setbacks, they shall be limited to three feet in height and screened with landscape materials to create an aesthetically pleasing streetscape. Otherwise, terraced or stepped structures shall be utilized which are separated by a minimum of three feet and screened with appropriate landscape materials.

c. Driveways that serve more than one parcel are encouraged as a method of reducing unnecessary grading, paving, and site disturbance.

FIGURE 17.122.020-6 VARY ROADWAY CROSS-SECTIONS BASED ON SLOPE

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d. Driveway grades above 15 percent may be permitted up to a maximum of 20 percent, provided they are aligned with the natural contours of the land, if determined necessary to achieve site design, and if all safety considerations have been met to the satisfaction of building and fire officials. Proper design considerations shall be employed, including such items as vertical curves and parking landings. In any case, parking landings shall be utilized on all drives over ten percent grade.

e. Driveways shall not be permitted that exceed 20 percent slope except that one length, not at the point of access, of not more than ten feet may have a slope of 22 percent.

f. On driveways with a slope of 20 percent or greater, a coarse paving material or grooves for traction must be incorporated into the construction. These driveways shall not exceed 100 feet in length from the bottom of the approach to the structure.

FIGURE 17.122.020-7 PRESERVE EXISTING LANDFORMS IN ROADWAY DESIGNS

g. Retaining walls, not to exceed four feet in height, are permitted for soil stabilization adjacent to a driveway. Retaining walls shall be screened with appropriate landscape materials when grading is unavoidable. Otherwise, terraced retaining walls shall be utilized which are separated by a minimum of three feet and appropriate landscape materials.

h. Adjacent to driveways, slopes no greater than 50 percent (ratio of 2:1) will be permitted.

i. Driveways shall enter public/private streets maintaining adequate line of sight.

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j. At the point where driveways intersect the public right -of-way, the pavement of the driveway shall not be a minimum of five feet from any side property line. Exceptions may be considered based on lot size, percentage of slope, and use as a common (joint) driveway.

FIGURE 17.122.020-8 LANDSCAPING OF RETAINING WALLS

D. Architecture. The form, mass, and profile of the individual buildings and architectural features should be designed to blend with the natural terrain and preserve the character and profile of the natural slope.

1. Standards.

a. Terrace the building to follow the slope. Where possible, use roofs on lower levels for the deck open spaces of upper levels. Where decks are provided, they shall be a minimum of six feet in width to provide adequate usable area and to effectively break up the mass.

b. Use split pads, stepped footings, and grade separations to permit structure to step up the natural slope. Rooflines should terrace with the pad.

FIGURE 17.122.020-9 FOUNDATION TYPES ON HILLSIDES

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c. Detach parts of a dwelling such as a garage.

d. Avoid the use of gable ends on downhill elevations. The roof slope should be oriented in the same direction as the natural slope.

FIGURE 17.122.020-10 AVOID GABLED ENDS ON DOWNHILL ELEVATIONS

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FIGURE 17.122.020-11 AVOID LARGE ROOF OVERHANGS

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FIGURE 17.122.020-12 CONFORM DESIGN OF STRUCTURE TO SLOPE

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e. The building envelope for all structures shall be as follows:

i. Downhill lot. An overall maximum height of 30 feet is permitted, as measured from finished grade, from the required front setback extending toward the rear of the lot. The maximum height at the side setbacks shall be 15 feet extending up toward the center of the lot at a 45- degree angle to a maximum height of 30 feet as measured from finished grade.

ii. Uphill lot. A maximum height of 15 feet is permitted at the required front setback and shall extend up and toward the rear of the lot at a 45- degree angle to a maximum overall height of 30 feet as measured from finished grade. A maximum height at the required side setbacks shall be 15 feet extending up toward the center of the lot at a 45-degree angle to a maximum height of 30 feet as measured from finished grade.

iii. Cross-slope lots. A maximum overall height of 30 feet is permitted, as measured from finished grade, from the required front setback extending toward the rear of the lot.

The maximum height at the required side setbacks shall be 15 feet extending up toward the center of the lot at a 45-degree angle to a maximum of 30 feet as measured from finished grade.

f. Excavate underground or utilize below-grade rooms to reduce effective bulk and to provide energy-efficient and environmentally desirable spaces. However, the visible area of the building shall be minimized through a combined use of regrading and landscaping techniques.

For example, the use of earth berms around the lower part of the house minimizes larger visual expanses of wall areas and functions as a natural solar heating and cooling insulator.

g. Exterior structural supports and undersides of floors and decks not enclosed by walls will be approved only if it is proven that no alternative type of construction is feasible and that fire safety and aesthetic considerations have been adequately addressed.

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2. Guidelines.

a. The design of the structure shall give consideration to the lot’s size and configuration in order to avoid the appearance of overbuilding or crowding and to minimize the blocking of views. For example, within a development, the majority of the units should not be designed with minimum setback to minimum setback.

b. Avoid large expanses of a single material on walls, roofs, or paving areas. Create interesting, small-scale patterns by breaking up building mass, varying building materials, and through design and placement of windows and doors.

c. Building materials and color schemes should blend with the natural landscape. Treated wood or materials of a wood-like appearance, having the necessary fire-retardant characteristics, are encouraged for exterior surfaces. Where exterior stucco is used, it should have a final coat of integrated color in a muted earth tone. Contrasting color accents should be kept to a minimum, particularly on the view side. Use of other natural materials, such as river rock, is encouraged.

E. Walls and fences.

1. Guidelines.

a. Walls and fences can be used to define a sense of place and create an attractive appearance. However, walls should not dominate a view, and their height should be limited adjacent to a street or trail or within a rear yard. Terracing and extensive landscaping can reduce the effective bulk. In addition, street-front walls should incorporate varying design and natural materials. The use of open-view fencing is encouraged, so long as adequate public safety and residential privacy are maintained.

b. Fences will be allowed immediately adjacent to structures to provide a private outdoor area. These fences shall be designed as an integral part of the building in order to minimize the visual impact on surrounding areas.

c. Walls and fences shall integrate materials and colors used in the structure’s facade.

Naturally occurring materials, such as river rock, shall be used whenever possible.

d. Walls and fencing visible from the public right-of-way shall be designed to incorporate visual interest through variation in placement, use of planters, differing materials, and modulation of the wall plane.

F. Landscaping.

1. Standards.

a. In wildland-urban interface fire areas, landscaping shall be in accordance with fire district codes and standards.

FIGURE 17.122.020-13 FENCING ON HILLSIDES

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FIGURE 17.122.020-14 NATURAL LANDFORM PLANTING

b. In order to protect slopes from soil erosion and slippage and to facilitate significant revegetation, a permanent irrigation system shall be installed on all slopes with required planting. However, the emphasis shall be toward using plant materials that will eventual ly not need to be irrigated. Water and energy conservation techniques shall be utilized, including, but not limited to, such items as drip irrigation and alluvial rockscape.

c. Landscaping shall be used to screen views of downslope elevations. When the struc ture height exceeds 20 feet from finished grade on a downslope side, additional landscaping will be required.

d. Slopes with required planting shall be planted with informal clusters of trees and shrubs to soften and vary the slope plane. Where slopes are two to one (2:1) and five feet or greater in height, jute netting shall be used to help stabilize planting and minimize soil erosion.

e. Native vegetation shall be retained and supplemented in canyons and along natural drainage courses.

2. Guidelines.

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a. Natural landform planting should be used to soften manufactured slopes, reduce the impact of development on steep slopes or ridgelines, and provide erosion control.

b. Maintain a “vegetative backdrop” by replanting with native trees. The vegetation should screen structures to the extent possible at maturity and preserve the appearance of the natural skyline.

FIGURE 17.122.020-15 VEGETATIVE BACKDROP

c. In order to minimize the grading of large flat areas and encourage water conservation techniques, large expanses of low -growing grass in the front and side yards adjacent to a street are discouraged.

d. Native or naturalized plants, or other plant species that blend naturally with the landscape, shall be utilized in all areas with required planting.

G. Grading.

1. Standards.

a. Grading shall be phased so that prompt revegetation or construction will control erosion.

Where possible, only those areas that will be built on, resurfaced, or landscaped shall be disturbed. Topsoil shall be stockpiled during rough grading and used on cut and fill slopes.

FIGURE 17.122.020-16 GRADING TO MATCH NATURAL CONTOURS

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FIGURE 17.122.020-17 AVOID STRAIGHT SLOPE BANKS

b. Grading operations shall be planned to avoid the rainy season, October 15th to April 15th.

Grading permits shall only be issued when a plan for erosion control and silt retention has been approved by the planning director and building official, without reg ard to time of year.

c. No excavation or other earth disturbance shall be permitted on any hillside area prior to the issuance of a grading permit, with the exception of drill holes and exploratory trenches for the collection of geologic and soil data. These trenches are to be properly backfilled and, in addition, erosion treatment provided where slopes exceed 20 percent.

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d. To encourage maintenance of slopes for erosion control and aesthetics, property lines shall be located two feet back from the top of slope.

e. No point on any structure subject to the provisions of this section shall be closer to a visually prominent ridgeline than 150 feet measured horizontally on a topographic map or 50 feet measured vertically on a cross-section, whichever is more restrictive.

f. Lot padding is limited to the boundaries of the structure’s foundation, a usable rear yard area (residential only) of 15 feet adjacent to and between the structure and top or toe of slope, and a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area. If it is physically unfeasible to design a reasonably usable yard area due to conflict with other grading standards, then other forms of usable open space should be considered, such as decks, patios, balconies, or other similar forms of built structures designed to fit the natural topography.

g. No finished slopes greater than 50 percent (ratio of 2:1) may be created except beneath the enclosed envelope of a structure where the maximum created slope is limited to 67 percent (ratio of 1.5:1) or less.

h. Slopes within city-maintained landscape easements shall not exceed a maximum grade of 3:1 or 33 1/3 percent.

i. Fill or excavation shall not exceed a depth of five feet at any point except where the planning commission determines that unusual topography, soil conditions, previous grading, or other unusual circumstances indicate that such grading would be reasonable and necessary.

FIGURE 17.122.020-18 CONFORM BUILDING PADS TO NATURAL CONTOURS

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j. All retaining walls shall be screened with appropriate landscape materials. Retaining walls are limited to:

i. One upslope (from the structure) not to exceed four feet in height. Otherwise, terraced retaining structures shall be utilized which are separated by a minimum of three feet and appropriate landscaping.

ii. One downslope from the structure not to exceed four feet in height. Where an additional retained portion is necessary due to unusual or extreme conditions (such as lot configuration, steep slope, or road design), the use of terraced retaining structures shall be considered on an individual lot basis. Terraced walls shall not exceed three feet in height and shall be separated by a minimum of three feet and appropriate landscaping.

Terracing is not to be used as a typical solution within a devel opment.

iii. On lots sloping with the street, and other configurations not discussed above, one retaining wall, not to exceed three and one-half feet in height, may be used in a side yard where necessary.

iv. Walls that are an integral part of the structure may exceed eight feet in height; however, their visual impact will be mitigated through contour grading and landscape techniques.

v. On horse-keeping lots, additional retaining walls, not to exceed four feet in height, are allowed to provide a flat, usable corral area and access to trails.

k. Cut or fill slopes shall not exceed eight feet in height at perimeters of the site or elsewhere without the use of walls, terracing, and other mitigating measures, such as contour grading or landscape buffering, and then only as approved by the planning commission after conclusive demonstration that such cut or fill heights will not adversely affect adjacent properties, views, landforms, or other significant considerations not specifically discussed here, and that they are absolutely required to accomplish land development under extreme or unusual circumstances and conditions.

FIGURE 17.122.020-19 USE OF CRIB WALLS

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H. Drainage.

1. Standards.

a. Drainage channels shall use an AC or concrete liner in addition to a naturalizing treatment.

b. Debris basins and energy-dissipating devices shall be provided, where necessary, to reduce erosion when grading is undertaken in the hillside areas. Natural drainage courses shall be protected from grading activity. In instances where crossing is required, a natural crossing and bank protection shall be preferred over steel and concrete systems. Where brow ditches are required, they shall be naturalized with plant materials and native rocks.

c. Building permits and grading permits shall not be issued for construction on any site without an approved location for disposal of runoff waters, including, but not limited to, such facilities as a drainage channel, public street or alley, or private drainage easement that is not adequately protected from off-site drainage.

d. The use of cross-lot drainage shall be minimized. In situations where this is not possible using conventional design, optional techniques including, but not limited to, single l oaded streets and reduced densities shall be considered. Extensive use of cross-lot drainage shall be subject to planning commission review and may be considered only after demonstration that this method will not adversely affect the proposed lots or adjac ent properties and that it is absolutely required in order to minimize the amount of grading which would result with conventional drainage practices.

e. Where cross-lot drainage is utilized, the following shall apply:

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i. Project interiors. One lot may drain across one other lot if an easement is provided within either an improved, open V-swale gutter which has a naturalized appearance or within a closed drainage pipe that shall be a minimum inches in diameter. In both cases, an integral wall shall be constructed. This drainage shall be conveyed to either a public street or to a drainage easement. If drainage is conveyed to a private easement, it shall be maintained by a homeowners association; otherwise, the drainage shall be conveyed to a public easement such as a public alley, paseo, or trail. The easement width shall be determined on an individual basis and shall be dependent on appropriate hydrologic studies and access requirements.

ii. Project boundaries. On-site drainage shall be conveyed in an improved open V - swale gutter that has a naturalized appearance or within an underground pipe in either a private drainage easement, which is to be maintained by a homeowners association, or conveyed in a public easement such as a public alley, paseo, or trail. The easement width shall be determined on an individual basis and shall be dependent on appropriate hydrologic studies and access requirements.

2. Guidelines.

a. Where possible, drainage channels should be placed in less visible locations, and more importantly, should receive a naturalizing treatment including native rock, colored concrete, and landscaping so that the structure appears as an integral part of the environment.

b. Natural drainage courses should be preserved and enhanced to the extent possible.

Rather than filling them in, drainage features should be incorporated as an integral part of the project design in order to enhance the overall quality and aesthetics of a site, to provide attractive open space vistas, and to preserve the natural character of the area.

I. Trails.

1. Guidelines. Trails are an integral part of a hillside area and provide recreation areas for equestrian, hiking, and biking uses. They can also function as a means to take up grade or to convey drainage.

a. In hillside areas, it is not always necessary to provide full improvements for trails. A more natural experience may be achieved, and the amount of grading required can be reduced, by providing minimal improvements in appropriate areas, such as undevelopable, steep slopes. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.122.030 Commercial, office, and industrial development.

The majority of design standards and guidelines for commercial, office, and industrial development are provided in chapter 17.120 (General Design Provisions). This section contains only those provisions that are unique to commercial, office, and/or industrial development.

A. Special site design provisions.

1. Standards.

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a. Screen drive-through lanes from public view by orienting the building and a combination of landscaping, berming, and low screen walls.

2. Guidelines.

a. For commercial projects, give special attention to creating pedestrian scale and an inviting place for pedestrians to shop.

b. Site amenities, such as walls, hardscape, street furniture, trash enclosures, lighting, and monument signs, should be designed as part of the total architectural package for the project.

c. Integrate signs into the architectural program.

B. Parking areas. The following standards and guidelines apply:

1. Standards.

a. Screen parking areas from public view with landscaping, low walls, grade differentials, and building orientation.

b. For parking areas, include one tree for every three parking stalls for shade.

2. Guidelines.

a. Distribute parking evenly throughout a site instead of concentrating all in one large parking lot.

b. Consider the types of users desired and plan the project accordingly rather than trying to maximize building floor area.

c. Parking areas should not be the dominant element in the overall design of a project and should be designed to minimize visual disruption.

d. The design of parking areas should also minimize auto noise, light and glare, and ambient air temperature. This can be accomplished through the use of sound walls, general location, use of well-designed lights, and landscaping throughout the parking lot.

C. Pedestrian orientation.

1. Guidelines.

a. Colonnades or loggias and other covered walkways or structures that provide shade to pedestrian spaces shall be utilized whenever possible.

b. At street level, the use of building materials and building details that relate to human activity shall be required where appropriate.

c. Convenient pedestrian circulation shall be provided throughout all projects to connect public streets, parking areas, and public transit facilities with buildings and pedestrian open spaces.

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d. Open spaces shall be integrated with pedestrian walks and defined by landscaping and other elements to create a sense of place.

e. Where possible, open spaces shall be accessible to the public.

f. Street furniture. Benches, light standards, kiosks, trash receptacles, and other street furniture in on-site open spaces shall be designed in a coordinated fashion to enhance the appearance and function of the site and open space.

g. Pedestrian areas shall be highly visible and well lit.

D. Special architectural provisions.

1. Standards.

a. Paint roll-up doors and service doors to blend in with main building colors.

b. The creative use of building materials is required. A minimum of two primary building materials shall be used. The recommended primary and secondary building materials are as follows:

i. Primary building materials: concrete including form-lined and sandblasted concrete; textured/decorative block (CMU) including split-face and slumpstone block; and rock paneling including granite; marble; and slate, and glass/glazing as the dominant finish at office areas/pods/corners. Similar primary materials may be considered on a case- by- case basis.

ii. Secondary building materials: glass/glazing accents, tile trim, polished metals including brass, copper, and aluminum; brick; distressed wood; painted metal elements; and painted accent stripes. Similar secondary materials may be considered on a case-by- case basis.

c. The application/use of metal, e.g. prefabricated sheets/paneling for exterior walls, columns, exposed framing, roofing, and finishes (except as an accent material/trim) for all buildings within all industrial zones (Neo-Industrial, Industrial Employment, etc.) is prohibited.

2. Guidelines.

a. For commercial projects, vary the roof through the use of vertical separations, vary the roof structure, or vary the parapet line or ridgeline.

b. Provide interest and variation to storefront designs for shopping centers to complement the architectural style. Design elements to be considered include providing offsets or bays, strong base material, varying storefront treatment, multi -pane windows, and varying the bulkhead treatment.

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c. For industrial buildings, design the office portion as the architectural focus with the appearance of an office building in terms of detail and amount of glass. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.122.040 Signs.

Every building shall be designed with a precise concept for adequate signing. Provisions for sign placement and sign scale in relationship with building and readability shall be considered in developing the signing concept. While providing the most effective signing, it shall also be highly compatible with the building and site design relative to color, material, and placement. The city’s goal is to promote a quality visual environment by allowing signs that are compatible with their surroundings and effectively communicate their message.

A. Combining signs and architecture.

1. Integrate signs into the architectural scheme. Indeed, the building itself can serve as a large and impressive sign. To achieve this effect, however, the individual signs on the facade should reinforce the character of the building, not obscure or detract from it.

2. Use signs as a means of business identification rather than as a form of advertising.

3. Simple messages, layout, and color scheme make signs easier to read.

4. Select colors and materials that complement the architecture, including monument signs.

5. Size of signs should be proportional to the scale of the building and their affixed surface.

6. Use wall sign placement to direct the customer to the business location.

7. Visually balance the sign area with the building mass and height rather than designing to the maximum standard.

B. Signs for office and industrial development.

1. Consider the layout and shape of the architectural features of the building. Design elements such as window patterns (vertical and horizontal rectangles, arches, squares, etc.) will help determine the sign shape that will suit the building.

2. Use individual letters rather than canister-type signs.

C. Uniform sign program.

1. Provide a uniform sign program for shopping centers and office or industrial complexes with multiple buildings to create a coordinated project theme of uniform design elements, such as color, lettering style, and placement.

2. Specify a consistent sign type and avoid mixing different sign types, such as canister signs with channelized letters.

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3. Use a consistent size (e.g., maximum height and length) that is proportionate to the building.

4. For shopping centers, use an 18-inch maximum letter height. For buildings plotted at the street setback line, use a 12-inch maximum letter height.

5. Limit sign length to be no greater than 65 to 70 percent of the leased space width. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
Chapter 17.123 MULTI-FAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE

17.123.010 Purpose and applicability.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide objective design standards for multi -family and residential mixed-use development, as applicable according to section 17.118.020 (Applicability). The design standards contained in this section supplement the standards in chapter 17.120 (General Design Provisions) and article VIII (Form-Based Code). If there is a conflict, the requirements of article VIII supersede this chapter, and this chapter supersedes the requirements in chapter 17.120. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.123.020 Pedestrian-oriented site design.

A. Frontage road design.

1. Multi-family and residential mixed-use projects along a frontage road must provide the following along the frontage-road facing pedestrian area:

a. A pedestrian walkway a minimum of 12 feet in width.

b. Street furniture, which may include outdoor dining areas.

c. A minimum of two site features such as a planted trellis, a living walls, public art, or a plaza.

2. Mid-block passageways shall be incorporated into internal paseo systems.

3. Parking within frontage roads and within private circulation drives may be parallel, head-in angled, or back-in angled.

B. Sidewalks abutting ground floor residential units. Where ground floor nonresidential uses are located along private driveways within a residential mixed-use development, the driveway must be designed with a minimum eight-foot wide sidewalk that is visually distinct from the vehicular circulation area.

C. Pedestrian open spaces.

1. Pedestrian-oriented amenities. Pedestrian open spaces must include the following:

a. Trellises or arbors with vines or other plantings; and

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b. Durable street furniture and other pedestrian- oriented features, such as period cast iron or steel street furniture, decorative wine-making artifacts such as manual grape crushers, wine barrels for trash containers, or similar elements.

2. Pedestrian-oriented lighting design.

a. Light fixtures and poles must be consistent in design with the primary building.

b. Along pedestrian-oriented building perimeters, light fixtures must be no taller than 12 feet in height.

c. Low-level lighting shall be provided to ensure entry paths, entry stairs and driveways, and garage and building entries are illuminated. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.123.030 Facade design.

A. Facade articulation. Structural elements visible on the building exterior (e.g. rafters, purlins, posts, beams, balconies, brackets, trusses, columns, arches, etc.), even when ornamental, shall be sized and spaced to frame building apertures and modules.

B. Porches and balconies. Balconies and porches must be integrated into building recesses or overhangs on at least one side of the porch or balcony.

C. Porches. Porches must be engaged with the building facade on at least one side.

FIGURE 17.123.030-1 INTEGRATION OF BALCONIES

D. Townhouses/rowhouses. In townhouse and rowhouse development types, all primary facade planes of adjacent attached units must be offset a minimum of 18 inches to avoid monotony in facade plane.

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E. Garage width. For rowhouses or townhouses, attached garages with doors that face the street may not occupy more than 50 percent of the width of any street -facing building facade. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.123.040 Roof design.

A. Allowed roof forms. Roof forms shall be limited to:

1. Hipped

2. Gable

3. Dormers

4. Parapet

B. Pitch. The pitch of a sloped roof must be a 3:12 to 6:12 ratio.

C. Parapet design.

1. Parapets longer than 12 feet in length shall exhibit a combination of steps and curves. Patterns of steps and curves must be symmetrical within each segment or establish symmetry across the building facade. If parapets terminate with a coping, the coping must be stone, concrete, tile, or molded stucco.

2. Parapets segments may not exceed 25 feet in length without interruption in height or form.

D. Cornices. Where a cornice is included in roof design, the cornice must include brackets, dentils, or other ornamentation.

E. Eaves. Where eaves exceed 18 inches in depth, exterior brackets or beams are required.

F. Roof Heights. The eave or roof form of a secondary facade bay shall be no higher than the corresponding elements of the primary facade bay. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.123.050 Doors and windows.

A. Window and door design. All upper-story windows and doors must be consistent in design, including proportions, trim, material, and color.

B. Window recess and trim. All windows must be either:

1. Designed with trim a minimum of one inch from the outer wall surface and at least one inch in width; or

2. Recessed a minimum of three inches from the outer wall surface.

FIGURE 17.123.050-1 WINDOW DESIGN

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C. Window trim material. Foam and vinyl are not permitted window trim materials.

D. Upper story windows. Upper story windows must be vertically oriented.

E. Ground floor commercial windows. Ground floor windows must be horizontal or square in proportion rather than vertically oriented.

F. Glazing. Reflective or opaque tinting or glazing is prohibited. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.123.060 Required open space.

A. Private open space. All private open space must have a minimum dimension of six feet in any direction.

B. Common open space.

1. Common open space may be at-grade, elevated, or on the roof of a building.

2. Common outdoor recreation space must be available for passive and active outdoor recreational purposes for the enjoyment of all residents. Outdoor recreation space types include, but are not limited to, open lawn areas, picnic/barbeque areas, tot lots, sports courts, swimming pools, and community gardens.

3. The slope of the common outdoor recreational space must not exceed a slope of ten percent and must be easily accessible for all residents.

4. Common outdoor recreation space must not include driveways, public or private streets, or utility easements where the ground surface may not be appropriate for recreational space. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.123.070 Residential unit design.

A. Residential signifiers. Residential facades shall incorporate at least one element that signals habitation, such as windows bays or balconies.

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B. Unique floor plans. All multi-family and residential mixed-use projects over 50 units must include a minimum of six unique floor plans. A mirror-image of one floor plan does not count as a unique floor plan.

C. Private open space. Private open space may be at-grade or elevated. Space types include but are not limited to dooryards, decks, porches, patio, verandas, and balconies.

D. Affordable unit design. Affordable units and market rate units in the same development shall be constructed of the same exterior materials and details such that the units are not di stinguishable.

E. Universal design. For projects with at least ten dwelling units, a minimum ten percent of units must adhere to the following principles of Universal Design.

1. At least one entrance without steps and a flat threshold.

2. Living space on one floor or stair landings big enough to accept lifts.

3. Wide interior doors (32-inch clear, typically provided with 36-inch door), hallways, and alcoves with 60 by 60-inch turning space at doors, in kitchens, and dead ends.

4. A 30 by 48-inch clear space at appliances and fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens.

F. Required storage. Lockable storage spaces for multiple-family units must be provided as required by the CalGreen Building Code. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.123.080 Additions and remodels.

Notwithstanding the design standards of this chapter, additions to and remodels of existing buildings, including porches, balconies, decks, and new or replacement windows or doors in an existing wall must match the architectural design and detail of the existing building. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

Chapter 17.124 DESIGN PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC ART

17.124.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the general welfare and enhance the quality of life for city residents, workers, and visitors by improved public placemaking which will require certain developments to include or provide for public art or architecture that qualifies as art. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.124.020 Public art required.

A. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to any development subject to site development review, minor design review, or design review that meets one or both of the following criteria:

1. All residential development projects that propose to develop four or more dwelling units.

2. All commercial, office, or industrial development projects with a project valuation or valuations exceeding one million dollars in the aggregate, based on most recent International Code Council building valuation data.

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B. Notwithstanding anything else in this section, the requirements of this chapter shall not apply to:

1. Residential projects with a density equal to or less than four dwelling units per acre.

2. Residential projects that contain income restricted affordable housing units where the value of the restricted unit(s) equals or exceeds the minimum value of the art w ork that would otherwise be required.

3. Remodeling, an addition to, or both of existing residential buildings or accessory structures.

4. Remodeling of existing commercial, office, or industrial buildings that do not include any exterior modifications to the building.

5. Remodeling, addition to, or both of existing commercial, office, or industrial buildings for which art work was previously installed, donated, or for which an in lieu fee was paid pursuant to the requirements of this chapter, regardless of whether such remodeling, addition to, or both includes interior modifications, exterior modifications, or both.

6. Public school facilities.

7. Places of worship.

8. Reconstruction of buildings that have been damaged by fire, flood, wind, earthquake, or other natural disaster, where the reconstructed buildings are substantially similar to the original buildings.

9. Wireless communication facilities.

C. All development projects subject to this chapter must include art work that has a minimum value that meets or exceeds an amount equal to the sum of $750.00 per residential unit developed and one dollar per square foot of commercial, office, or industrial development.

D. In lieu of providing the art required by the preceding subsection C, the applicant may do either of the following:

1. Donate to the city art work that meets or exceeds the minimum value of the art work; subject to the provisions of section 17.124.030 of this chapter.

2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, pay on a per unit basis, an in- lieu fee into the city’s public art trust fund, equal to the minimum value of the art work that would otherwise be included in the development project. If approved in writing by an authorized city representative, the applicant may defer payment of the in- lieu fee to no later than issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the development project.

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E. No final approval, such as a final inspection or a certificate of occupancy, for any development project subject to this chapter shall be granted or issued unless and until the requirements of this chapter have been met. For purposes of this requirement, compliance shall be measured in light of the conditions of approval for the project, including, but not limited to, any approved phased development plan. In furtherance of any phasing plan or project completion schedule, the city may accept bonds or other surety to assist in the completion of the project, provided they are in a form and manner acceptable to the planning director and city attorney. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.124.030 Donated art work.

A. Art work donated to the city pursuant to this chapter must meet the design standards in section

17.124.040 of this chapter and shall be subject to the final approval and acceptance by the city council, upon recommendation of the public art committee. Upon final acceptance by the city council, the donated art work shall be the sole property of the city.

B. If a developer elects to donate art work to the city in lieu of providing art work as required by section

17.124.020(C), the donation shall be secured by a cash deposit in an amount that meets or exceeds the required minimum value of the art work or a performance bond for the same amount and in a form approved by the city attorney. The security, regardless of the form, shall become payable to the city and deposited into the city’s public art trust fund in the event the developer fails to donate art work acceptable to the city as required by this chapter. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.124.040 Public art design standards.

A. For purposes of this chapter, “art work” means original or limited edition artistic creations, and may include, but is not limited to, sculptures, paintings, monuments, water features, glasswork, lighting, ceramics and in exceptional circumstances, landscaping elements.

B. Media may include, but are not limited to, steel, bronze, wood, stone, tile, concrete, lighting, any other durable materials able to withstand outdoor conditions, or any combination of these, including in exceptional circumstances, plant materials. For these purposes, “durable” means lasting, enduring and highly resistant to deterioration due to weather or the passage of time.

C. Art work must be of a scale and setting as to complement the adjacent physical building, improvements, and property.

D. Art work must be installed in a public place, which means any exterior area on public or private property that is easily accessible to the general public or clearly visible to the general public from adjacent public property, such as a street or other public thoroughfare or sidewalk.

E. Art work must be accompanied by a plaque identifying the name of the art work, the artist(s), and the date of installation. The plaque must be installed in close proximity to the art work.

F. Art work installed on private property shall qualify towards the minimum landscaping requirements of chapter 17.56.

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G. Art work may be combined with functional elements of the development project (such as bike racks, shade structures, bus shelters, trash receptacles) only if, when the elements are viewed as a whole, the expressive design elements predominate over utilitarian concerns.

H. The following shall not count towards meeting the public art requirement of this chapter:

1. Landscaping, unless substantially comprised of durable elements that otherwise qualify as art work.

2. Mass-produced or “off the shelf” decorative or ornamental items.

3. Historical or memorial markers or statuary.

I. Art work must meet the minimum required valuation for the project.

1. The project developer may claim the following expenses in satisfaction of the minimum value of the required art work:

a. Artist’s fees;

b. Art materials;

c. Fabrication or manufacturing of the art work;

d. Transportation of the art work;

e. Base, mounting, or pedestal for the art work;

f. Building permits for installation of the art work;

g. Identification plaque for the art work;

h. Lighting instruments specifically lighting the art work;

i. Installation of the art work;

j. Structural engineering for the art work;

k. Motors or subterranean equipment directly necessary for the installation of the art work;

l. Water related costs for the art that includes artist designed water features not to exceed 30 percent of the total value of the art work;

m. Art consultant fees (if applicable) not to exceed a maximum of 15 percent of the value of the art work; and

n. Any fees paid to public art experts (such as art conservators, qualified appraisers, etc.) that are required by the city.

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2. The following expenses shall not be counted toward the minimum value of the required art work:

a. Expenses related to locating the artist, including, but not limited to, airfare, hotel, taxi fares and other travel related expenses;

b. Architect, landscape architect, or other design professional fees;

c. Site preparation for public art installation, including, but not limited to, grading, demolition or removal of items or structures and installation of utilities to the site;

d. Landscaping surrounding the art;

e. Items around the public art that is not conceptualized, designed, and fabricated by the selected artist;

f. Utility fees associated with activating electronic or water generated art;

g. Lighting elements not integral to the illumination of the art;

h. Publicity, public relations, photographs, educational materials, business letterhead or logos bearing the sculpture’s image; or

i. Dedication ceremonies, including art unveilings or grand openings.

J. Architecture and/or landscape architecture may be considered art work on a case-by-case basis based on factors that may include, but shall not be limited to:

1. Whether the architect/landscape architect is recognized by the professional or artistic community as demonstrated by a substantial record of artistic recognition in shows, museums, professional or industry awards or publications.

2. Whether, when the building or landscape architecture is viewed as a whole, the expressive architectural design elements predominate over utilitarian concerns.

3. Whether the architecture/landscape architecture was designed in collaboration with an artist who has: (a) experience with monumental scale sculpture; (b) major design control of the portions of the architecture to be considered as art; and (c) been involved in development of the project from early on in the design process.

K. Commercial signage and/or artistic lighting may be considered art work on a case-by-case basis based on factors that may include, but shall not be limited to:

1. Whether the sign or lighting is an original work, based on a unique and original design.

2. Whether the designer is recognized by the artistic community as demonstrated by a substantial record of artistic recognition in shows, museums, or publications.

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3. Whether, when the sign or lighting is viewed as a whole, the expressive design elements predominate over the commercial message or utilitarian concerns.

4. Whether the sign or lighting was designed in collaboration with a designer who has: (a) experience designing signs that are unique and original; (b) substantial control over those portions of the sign to be considered as art; and (c) been involved in design of the sign from early on in the design process. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.124.050 Submittals.

The project developer shall submit, on a form or forms provided by the city, an application for installation of art work on private property or donation of art work to the city that contains the following information as applicable to the project in addition to any other information as may be required by the ci ty to adequately evaluate the proposed the art work:

A. The architect, landscape architect, designer or artists’ name(s), qualifications and examples of past work.

B. Preliminary sketches, photographs or other documentation of sufficient descriptive clarity to indicate the nature of the proposed art work and an artist warranty as to the originality of title to the art work.

C. An appraisal or other evidence of the value of the proposed art work, including acquisition and installation costs, that demonstrates satisfaction of the minimum required value of the art work.

D. A written agreement executed by the artist or artists who created the art work that expressly waives all rights that may be waived under the California Art Preservation Act, the Visual Artists Rights Act, or other applicable state and federal laws.

E. Preliminary plans containing such detailed information as may be required by the city to adequately evaluate the location of the art work and its compatibility with the proposed development project and/or with the character of adjacent developed parcels and the existing neighborhood.

F. A written statement executed by the property owner and approved by the city attorney that requires the landowner or his or her successors and assigns to defend, indemnify, and hold the city harmless against any liability, loss, damage, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising from any claim, action or liability related to the art work.

G. If the project developer proposes to satisfy the public art requirement with architecture, it must before its application can be deemed complete submit to the approving authority at a pre-application review: (1) a maquette and other materials that satisfactorily illustrate the proposed conceptual development; and (2) a statement explaining why the architecture should be considered an art work, including, but not limited to, an explanation of the ideas, meaning, cultural significance, or conceptual complexity expressed in the architecture. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to require the reviewing authority’s approval of the submittal at the pre- application review before the application is deemed complete. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.124.060 Applications to donate art work to the city.

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Applications for art work donated to the city shall be subject to additional review by the public art committee, which shall make a recommendation to the city council regarding whether the proposed donation is consistent with the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

17.124.070 Ownership and maintenance of art work placed on private property.

A. All art work installed pursuant to this chapter on the site of a development project shall remain the property of the owner of the site for which the final building permit or certificate of occupancy related to the development project was obtained and the owner’s successors and assigns, which owner must provide all maintenance necessary to preserve and maintain the art work in good condition and in the manner approved by the city.

B. The obligation to maintain the art work shall be enforced as follows:

1. Prior to the installation of the art work on a development project, the property owner shall record a document with the county recorder setting forth a description of the art work and acknowledging the obligation of the property owner to repair and maintain it. This document and the underlying covenant shall run with the land and provide notice to future property owners of the obligation to repair and maintain the art work and of certain limitations related to any federal, state or local laws governing the rights of the artists including but not l imited to rights regarding the alteration, modification or relocation of subject art work. The city shall be a signatory party to this document, and its final form and content shall be approved by the city attorney.

2. The obligation to maintain the art work shall include, without limitation, preserving the art work in good condition to the satisfaction of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, protecting, repairing, restoring, or replacing the art work in the event of physical defacement, mutilation, alteration or destruction, and securing and maintaining insurance coverage in an amount to be approved by the city for: (a) fire; (b) flood, wind, earthquake, or other natural disaster; (c) vandalism; and (d) extended liability.

3. Any time the city determines that art work has not been maintained in substantial conformity with the manner in which it was originally approved, the city shall require the current property owner to either:

a. Maintain, repair, restore, or replace the art work; or

b. After reasonable notice: (i) pay the lesser of either the costs estimated by the city to be required to maintain, repair, restore, or replace the art work and/or secure and maintain insurance for the art work; and (ii) provide the city or its representatives reasonable access to the property to perform any necessary to maintain, repair, restore, or replace the art work.

C. If an owner wishes to replace art work required by this chapter for any reason, including but not limited to theft, destruction, removal, or personal preference, the replacement art work shall be subject to the review and approval of the original approving authority, which shall determine whether the replacement art work meets the criteria set forth in this chapter. (Or d. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

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Article VIII Form-Based Code

1 Chapter 17.126 Introduction
Chapter 17.128 Form-Based Zones 5
Chapter 17.130 Zone and Building Standards 9
Chapter 17.132 Building Entrances and Facades 29
Chapter 17.134 Public Open Space 37
Chapter 17.136 Land Use Standards 45
Chapter 17.138 Large Site Standards 51

17.126 Introduction

17.126.010 Title
Article VIII of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code
(RCMC) shall be known as the Form-Based Code or FBC.

17.126.020 Overview
The Rancho Cucamonga General Plan (General Plan) is the policy document that provides an overall vision, policy direction, and implementation strategy to support future development in Rancho Cucamonga. The General Plan
organizes the city into districts, centers, corridors, and neighborhoods, with an overall vision for greater
walkability centered around nodes of activity. The FBC implements the General Plan’s vision and policy direction for key areas of the City.

The Form-Based Code, adopted as article VIII of title 17 (Development Code), establishes place-based standards
for certain areas of Rancho Cucamonga. The FBC
represents an alternative to a conventional zoning code’s approach to the way the built environment is regulated.

The definition of a Form-Based Code is as follows:
“Form-Based Codes foster predictable built results
and a high- quality pu blic realm by using physical
form (rather than separation of uses) as the
organizing principle for the code. These codes
are adopted into city or county law as regulations,
not mere guidelines. Form -Based Codes are an
alternative to conventional zoning.”
- Form-Based Codes Institute
Unlike conventional, use- based codes, FBCs utilize the intended form and character of a neighborhood rather
than use as the organizing framework of the code. FBCs
address the relationship between building facades and
the public realm (i.e., sidewalk, street), the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of buildings and blocks. Regulations and standards in a FBC are presented graphically in diagrams and
photographs as well as supplemental text. These
standards are keyed to a plan (i.e., a Regulating Plan) that functions like a zoning map, assigning an appropriate
form and scale through the application of form -based
zones to specific lots. While FBCs focus on an intended physical form, they also regulate use by allowing a mix of appropriate land uses chosen to ensure compatibility
among different contexts and the intended physical form of the area. FBCs transform commercial corridors and
centers into vibrant, mixed-use areas where residents can live, work, and play within close walking distance.

17.126.030 Purpose
The purpose of the FBC is to implement the General Plan, specifically the General Plan’s vision for higher intensity, walkable, mixed-use districts, centers, corridors, and
neighborhoods. The specific purpose and intent of each zone is established in chapter 17.128 (Form-Based Zones).

17.126.040 Applicability
A. This article applies to all proposed development
within form-based zones as identified on the Zoning
Map.

B. If there is a conflict between the standards of this article and the standards in another article of this
title, this article supersedes, unless otherwise noted.

C. If there is a conflict between standards within the
sections of this article, unless otherwise noted, the
most restrictive standard supersedes.

D. Where this article is silent or does not provide an
explicit provision, the other articles of this title apply.

E. Projects required to adhere to the standards
in this article shall be reviewed and approved
consistent with article II (Land Use and Development
Procedures).

17.126.050 Structure of the
Form-Based Code
The following provides a brief overview of the overall
structure of article VIII (Form-Based Code).

A. Chapter 17.126: Introduction. This chapter
introduces the Form-based Code (FBC), provides an
overview of FBCs, and includes an illustrative
explanation of how to use and apply the FBC to a
typical development review application.

B. Chapter 17.128: Form -Based Zones. This chapter
provides an overview of the FBC zones and the
purpose statements of each FBC zone.

C. Chapter 17.130: Zone and Building Standards.

This chapter establishes the purpose and intent of
the building type standards, standards that are
applicable to all zones and building types, a
description of each building type, and objective
development standards associated with each type.

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D. Chapter 17.132: Building Entrances and Facades.

This chapter establishes the purpose and intent of
the building entrance and facade type standards, a
description of each building entrance and facade
type, and objective development standards
associated with each type.

E. Chapter 17.134: Public Open Space. This chapter
establishes the purpose and intent of the public open
space standards, a description of each public open
space type, and objective development standards
associated with each type.

F. Chapter 17.136: Land Use Standards. This chapter
establishes the land uses allowed in each form -based
zone and any necessary specific use standards.

G. Chapter 17.138: Large Site Development. This
chapter provides requirements for large site
development including applicability, intent and design
review requirements. This chapter establishes block
size and connectivity standards.

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See Zoning Map
See Chapter 17.128 Form-Based Zones
Sites < 3 acres
Sites > 3 acres
See Chapter 17.138 Large
Site Development &
Chapter 17.120 General
Design Provisions
See Chapter 17.130
Zone and Building Standards

See Chapter 17.132
Building Entrances and Facades

See Chapter 17.134 Public Open Space
See Chapter 17.136 Land Use Standards

17.126.060 How to Use the Form-Based Code
Figure 17.126.060 (Steps to Use the Form -Based Code) provides a general overview of how to use the FBC. For specific information and to review all necessary permit procedures and application requirements, please refer to article II (Land Use and Development Procedures).

Figure 17.126.060 Steps to Use the Form-Based Code

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17.128 Form- Based Zones

17.128.010 Purpose of Form-
Based Zones
The form -based zones are organized from lowest to
highest intensity, and each is named to describe its general form and function (neighborhoods, centers, corridors, and districts). The FBC includes a neighborhood form- based zone that builds on the neighborhood designations
established in the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and
Conservation Plan (i.e., Neighborhood Estates,
Neighborhood General 1 and Neighborhood General 2).

The intent of each form-based zone is as follows:

A. Neighborhood Estates 2 (NE2). Low density
residential development comprised of large homes on
large lots, with large setbacks and yards. Buildings are low intensity, yet neighborhoods and blocks are
design to promote connectivity and traditional
neighborhood design. Uses are mostly single-family
residential, with context -sensitive neighborhood
commercial and civic uses also allowed in certain
locations, such as neighborhood edges and at
designated nodes within new master planned
neighborhoods.

B. Neighborhood General 3 (NG3). Medium density
and intensity development along certain segments
and nodes of major corridors in proximity to
smaller-scale residential neighborhoods. Buildings
promote walkability and contribute to active, vibra nt
environments while being context -sensitive by
transitioning scale when adjacent to lower density
neighborhoods. Uses provide a range of daily needs
within walkable suburban neighborhoods, with
some transitional auto- oriented development in
outlying areas.

C. Center 1 (CE1). Active, vibrant town centers that
promote walkability with neighborhood- serving
commercial and retail uses in proximity to medium
density residential development. Buildings front
streets and provide a vibrant, safe street
environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

C.D. Mixed Employment 1 (ME1). Medium
intensity development focused on walkable
professional office and employment uses. Buildings
front streets and transition areas from auto-oriented
office parks to mixed-use, vibrant hubs of activity.

D.E. Mixed Employment 2 (ME2). Medium to
high intensity development focused on
professional office, creative industrial and maker
spaces, and employment uses along active,
walkable streets. Buildings front streets and
corridors with tall ground floors that support a mix of uses, entrances, and facades.

E.F. Corridor 1 (CO1). Medium intensity
mixed-use development that transitions existing
auto-oriented corridors and places to vibrant areas
that promote walkability. Building and
entrance/facade types are diverse, contributing to a
mix of distinct places along major corridor areas.

Buildings front streets and transition in scale to
surrounding neighborhoods with some auto-
oriented development along secondary streets.

F. G. Corridor 2 (CO2). Medium to high intensity
mixed- use development along active, walkable
corridors and at key intersections. Buildings front
streets and transition in scale to surrounding
neighborhoods with some transitional auto-
oriented development along secondary streets.

G. H. Center 2 (CE2). Mixed-use urban areas with
pedestrian-friendly commercial and residential hubs
and infill development along vibrant public spaces
that promote walkability. Buildings transition in scale (i.e., step up or step down) to surrounding
neighborhoods, centers, and districts. Developments
support safe streets for pedestrians and cyclists.

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17.128.020 Overview of Form-Based Zones

Table 17.128.020- 1 provides an overview of each form - based zone. See chapter 17.130 (Zone and Building
Standards) for specific standards for each form -based
zone. Subzones are established for two form-based zones.

Subzones limit land uses in certain areas where the form- based zone is applied to support the implementation of
the General Plan land use mix provisions and better align with existing conditions and intended outcomes.

TABLE 17.128.020-1 SUMMARY TABLE OF FORM-BASED ZONES

Zone Neighborhood
Estate 2 (NE2)
Neighborhood
General 3 (NG3)

Center 1 (CE1) Mixed Employment
1 (ME1)

Subzone

None
Neighborhood General
3 Limited (NG3L) (limits
non-residential uses)

NoneCenter 1 –
Southwest
Cucamonga
(CE1-SWC)
(Allows certain
existing service
uses to remain)

None

Desired
Form
Large frontage area/
build-to lines
Small to medium
frontage area/
build-to lines
Small frontage area/
build-to lines
Small to large frontage
area/build-to lines
Heights up to 3 stories Heights up to 3 stories Heights up to 4 stories Heights up to 5 stories

Interconnected street
network, low intensity
development

House-scale buildings,
low intensity
development

Compact and connected
environment, medium
intensity development
Moderate
intensity mixed-
use development,
transitions in scale to
adjacent neighborhoods

General Use

Single-family
residential, some
context appropriate
neighborhood
serving commercial
or civic uses.

Medium density
residential mixed-use
with ground floor
commercial and retail
activity with a mix of
uses on upper stories.

Subzone: Medium
density residential,
allows neighborhood
serving commercial
and limited auto-
oriented uses

Commercial and
retail mixed-use
buildings with a mix of
residential and non-
residential uses on
upper stories. Medium
density residential and
moderate intensity
neighborhood-serving
commercial uses.

Professional office
employment with a
mix of supporting
uses. Some auto-
oriented uses if the
scale and character
is appropriate.

General
Plan
Designation

Traditional
Neighborhood
Neighborhood Corridor
Neighborhood
Center (Subzone)

Traditional Town Center

Office Employment
District

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TABLE 17.128.020-1 SUMMARY TABLE OF FORM-BASED ZONES (CONT.)

Zone Mixed Employment
2 (ME2)

Corridor 1 (CO1)

Corridor 2 (CO2)

Center 2 (CE2)

Subzone

None

None

None
Center 2 Limited
(CE2L) (limits non-
residential uses)

Desired
Form
Small frontage area/
build-to lines
Small frontage area/
build-to lines
Small frontage area/
build-to lines
Small frontage area/
build-to lines
Heights up to
5 stories Heights up to 5 stories Heights up to 7 stories Heights up to 12 stories Walkable
environment,
maker spaces,
moderate intensity
development, block-
scale building
Transitional
environment, mixed-
use and block-scale
buildings, moderate
intensity development

Walkable environment,
block-scale buildings,
moderate to high
intensity development

Walkable environment,
block-scale buildings, high
intensity development

General Use

Professional
office, business,
service, and
creative industrial
uses in proximity
to walkable,
urban areas.

Moderate density
residential with a
mix of commercial
and retail activity at
key intersections.

Medium to high
intensity uses act to
transition to lower
intensity suburban
neighborhoods
adjacent to the
corridor.

High density residential
with a mix of commercial
and retail activity at key
nodes. Higher density and
intensity uses transition to
lower intensity urban areas
nearby such as moderately
scaled mixed use, multi-
family, and employment
districts and centers.

Ground floor commercial
and retail activity with a
mix of commercial and
residential uses on upper
stories. High density
residential and civic uses.

Subzone: Predominately
moderate and high
density residential uses
in proximity to walkable,
urban areas with a
focus on residential
serving retail uses.

General
Plan
Designation

21st Century
Employment District

City Corridor
Moderate

City Corridor High
City Center
Urban Neighborhood
(subzone)

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17.130 Zone and Building Standards

17.130.010 Introduction
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for all building types within the form -based zones. The
standards provide a range of development options that
establish a predictable framework to implement
context-based walkable areas. The building types also
support a variety of uses, as allowed by the zone (e.g., the “multiplex” building type may include residential uses, retail/commercial uses, professional offices, creative
industrial/maker spaces, or others as allowed in the zone) (see chapter 17.136 (Land Use Standards)).

17.130.020 Applicability
A. This chapter applies to all projects for which this
article applies.

B. If there is a conflict between the provisions of the building standards and the standards for the form -
based zones in this chapter, the building standards
supersede over any applicable form -based zone
standards.

C. If there is a conflict between the provisions of chapter

17.132 (Building Entrances and Facades) and the
standards in this chapter, the building entrances and
facades standards supersede over any applicable
building and zone standards.

D. If there is a conflict between the provisions of article VII (Objective Design Standards and Guidelines) and
the standards of this chapter, the provisions of this
article supersede.

E. The development of civic, public facilities (including public education), transportation, communications,
and/or infrastructure facilities is exempt from this
chapter.

17.130.030 Applicable to All
Zones
This section applies to all zones listed in this chapter.

A. Building Types. Table 17.130.060-1 (Allowed Building Types by Zone) specifies the allowed building types
by form-based zone. Building types not listed are not
allowed in that zone. The standards for each building
type are included in this chapter. All building types are also subject to the standards in Table 17.130.050- 1
(Required Build-To Line, Height, and Frontage Area).

B. Sloping Lots. Areas within the hillside overlay zone and any properties with an eight percent slope or
greater are subject to limitations and review. See
sections 17.52.020 (Establishment of slope zoning
limitations) and 17.16.140 (Hillside development
review).

C. Development Site.

1. If an applicant proposes multiple principal
buildings on a single lot, the proposal must
divide the lo t into development sites to
demonstrate compliance with this chapter,
regardless of whether or how the lot is intended
to be subdivided.

2. Development site, lots, and lot lines shall be
considered synonymous with properties and
property lines as defined and used in this Code.

Space. Building entrance, facade, and public open
space types must be incorporated on a building
and/or development site consistent with chapters

17.132 (Building Entrances and Facades) and 17.134
(Open Space).

E.F. Objective Design Standards. Projects
subject to the provisions of this section must also
comply with article VII (Design Standards and
Guidelines).

F.G. Ground Floor Depth. All buildings subject
to this article shall be developed with a minimum
ground floor depth of 30 feet.

G.H. Alternative to Required Placement
Standards. One or more active private frontage
amenities, in compliance with the standards below,
may be substituted, in part, for the building
placement in private frontage areas required in Table

17.130.050-1 (Required Build- to Line, Height, and
Frontage Area), so long as they do not obstruct the
open pedestrian connection between the building’s
primary entrance and the sidewalk. Allowed
alternative active private frontage amenities are
limited to:

1. Accessory outdoor dining, provided the outdoor
dining is:
a. Accessory to a permitted use;
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D. Subdivisions. If an applicant proposes to subdivide a property, each development site shall accommodate the
largest allowable building type in its smallest form within the underlying form-based zone.

b. Separated from the public right -of-
way only with planters, shrubs, or
approved fencing with a maximum
height of 42 inches; and
c. Only allowed to replace up to a
maximum 35 percent of the building
facade requirement.

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2. Merchandise display and sales, provided that the
display and sales area is:
a. Associated with a permitted use; and
b. Only replaces up to a maximum 15 percent
of the building facade requirement.

H.I.Structured Parking Levels Facing the Right - of-
Way. Where ground level structured parking
occupies more than 30 percent of a building facade
facing a right -of-way or paseo, the finished floor of
the parking level must be a minimum four vertical
feet below the finished grade at the building facade.

I.J. Lined Structures. Where buildings are designed
with uses directly abutting or “lining” or “wrapping”
above-ground parking structures, the portions of
structured parking facing a street or paseo must be:

1. Limited to 30 percent of the building facade; and;

2. Either set back a minimum five feet from the
building facade; screened with a living wall; or
designed with punched openings to simulate
habitable space.

Interior Side and Rear Facade.

1. When abutting a multi -family or mixed- use
zone with a lower maximum allowed density or
height, the third story and above must be stepped
back a minimum 20 feet from the property line or
a minimum six feet from the ground floor side or
rear facade, whichever is greater.

2. When abutting a single- family residential zone,
the third and fourth stories must be stepped back
a minimum 30 feet from the property line or a
minimum eight feet from the ground floor side or
rear facade, whichever is greater (see diagram).

3. When abutting a single- family residential zone,
the fifth story and above must be stepped back
an additional eight feet from the fourth story.

K.L. Massing Adjacent to Lower-Density Residential.

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J.K.

1. Building facade planes abutting a form -
based zone with a lower maximum
allowed density may not exceed 48 feet
in length without a break of minimum 6 feet in
depth and 10 feet in length.

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2. Building facade planes facing a residential zone
may not exceed 40 feet in length without a break
of minimum 10 feet in depth and 10 feet in length.

L.M. Vertical Articulation.

1. Building façades up to 75 feet in length
along a right-of-way must incorporate at
least one of the following on all upper
stories.
a. Window bays a minimum 30 inches in
depth from building facade;
b. Recesses a minimum three feet in depth
from building facade; or
c. Balconies.

2. When a building facade exceeds 75 feet
in length along a right-of-way, all upper
stories must be separated into facade
bays no greater than 50 feet in width
defined by a recess a minimum of three
feet in depth and at least one of the
following strategies.
a. Change in roof parapet height or shape;
b. Change in roof form; or
c. Change in building height with a minimum of eight-
foot difference.

3. When a building facade exceeds 400 feet in
length along a right -of-way, the building must
incorporate a vertical break a minimum 60 feet
wide and 40 feet deep. The resulting space must:
a. Be closed to vehicular circulation;
b. Be improved with pedestrian amenities and a
combination of landscaping and paving that serves
as an extension of the abutting sidewalk;
c. Provide a minimum 100 square feet that is protected
from the elements; and
d. Remain accessible and open to the public.

M.N. Corner Treatment. Accentuate building
massing at street intersections with at least one of the following elements.

1. A tower or dome element at least 80 square feet
in area;

2. A decorative parapet;

3. A rounded corner with enhanced transparency;

4. Bay windows within six feet of the building
corner; or

5. Other measure identified in the General Plan
Placemaking Toolkit.
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N.O. Ground Floor Entrances.

1. All entrances to non- residential ground
floor uses must face and be visible and
accessible from the primary right-of-way
.

2. Street-facing non-residential building
façades must incorporate at least one
ground floor entrance per 80 linear feet.

3. Any shared or individual entrance to
residential unit must be a minimum eight
horizontal feet from any entrances to
non-residential uses.

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O.P. Privacy.

1. Balconies, decks and other habitable outdoor
spaces are not allowed on upper -story façades
or roofs abutting residential zones.

2. Windows to primary living spaces within 10 feet
of and facing an interior side setback must:
a. Be a minimum 30- degree angle measured
perpendicular to the adjacent side setback
line;
b. Have a minimum sill height of 42 inches
from the finished floor; or
c. Use permanently translucent or “frosted”
glazing.

P.Q. Required Ground Floor Transparency. A
minimum 50 percent of commercial ground floor
street-facing facades between 2 and 7 feet in height
shall be transparent window surface. Opaque,
reflective, or dark tinted glass is not allowed.

Q.R. Shade. Shade producing frontages, such as
awnings, arcades, and galleries, are required on
southern and western facing building facades of non-
residential or mixed-use buildings.

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17.130.040 Supplemental to
Zones
This section applies to all zones listed in this chapter.

Where identified on the Zoning Map, form-based zones
are subject to the following additional standards and
restrictions which supersede the base zone requirements.

A. Cucamonga Station Area Overlay. When applied
on the Zoning Map, the Station Area Overlay modifies
the base zone standards as follows:

1. FAR (Max.): 3.0 for an individual development
site, maximum 2.0 average FAR for the Overlay
Area

2. Density (min.): 60 Du/Ac

3. Use Mix Requirements: Projects within this Zone
must be developed with minimum 50% non-
residential uses.

4. Allowed land uses: In addition to the uses
allowed in the base zone, the following uses are
permitted by right:
a. Park and Ride Facility
b. Parking Facility
c. Transit Facility

5. Ground Floor Use: Projects within 1/4 mile of the
Metrolink station must comply with the ground
floor use requirements of section 17.130.040.B.1,
below.

B. Corridor Fronting Ground Floor Use Restrictions.

The following ground floor use requirements
supersede the land use standards of this article.

Building, facade, and entryway requirements by zone
still apply.

1. Corridor Fronting Retail Ground Floor Use
Required.
a. Properties designated with a Corridor
Fronting Retail Ground Floor Use designation
must be developed with a ground floor retail,
restaurant, or personal service use as listed
below that is also allowed in the base zone:
i. Bar/Nightclub
ii. Grocery Store/Supermarket
iii. Restaurant (all types)
iv. Retail, Accessory
v. Retail, General
vi. Child Day Care Facility/Center
vii. Hotel

viii. Personal Services
b. The requirement applies only to the uses
or portion of the building fronting Foothill
Boulevard or Haven Avenue.
c. Uses that are allowed in the base zone, and
not listed above, are allowed on upper
stories or behind an allowed ground floor
retail, restaurant, or personal service use.

2. Corridor Fronting Commercial Ground Floor
Use Required.
a. Properties designated with a Corridor
Fronting Commercial Ground Floor Use
designation must not be developed with
residential units on the first or ground floor
fronting Foothill Boulevard or Haven Avenue.
b. Allowed uses are limited to any non -
residential use that is allowed in the base
zone.
c. Residential uses are allowed on upper stories
or behind ground floor non-residential uses.

3. Corridor Fronting Non -Residential Ground
Floor Use Required.
a. Properties designated with a Corridor
Fronting Non-Residential Ground Floor Use
Required designation shall not be developed
with residential units on the first or ground
floor fronting Foothill Boulevard or Haven
Avenue
b. Uses associated with an on-site residential
use, such as leasing office, community
space, the work component of a live/work
unit, gym for residents, child care space,
communal work space, or project amenities
are allowed on the ground floor. All other
non-residential uses (e.g. office, retail,
restaurant, office, or service uses) allowed in
the base zone are allowed.

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TABLE 17.130.050-1 REQUIRED BUILD-TO-LINE, HEIGHT, AND FRONTAGE AREA

DENSITY AND INTENSITY (MAX.)
4 Dwelling Units per Acre (Du/ac) (min./max.)

subzone
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (min./max.)
2 BUILD-TO-LINES
Primary Build-to Line (max./min.)
Secondary Build-to Line (max./min.)

40 ft./NA

30 ft/NA

BUILDING PLACEMENT WITHIN PRIVATE FRONTAGE AREAS
NA

Min. Built Percentage of
Primary Frontage Width
frontage

frontage

frontage

frontage

frontage

frontage

frontage

—
E
NA

Min. Built Percentage of
Secondary Frontage Width

17.130.050 Specific to Zones
This section establishes development standards that are specific to each form -based zone. Standards specific to zones include those for density, intensity, frontage area, overall building height, ground floor height, and surface

parking setbacks. Development may be further limited by building type, as established in section 17.130.060
(Building Type Standards).

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max.

max. min.

Notes:

1. The maximums allowed by zone may not be attainable due to limitations from other standards (e.g., building and design standards) or unique site characteristics, such as lot size, trees, waterways, and steep slopes.

2. FAR applies to non- residential portion of the development only, including non- residential portions of mixed- use development.

3. Maximum height in feet determined by building type, see Section 17.130.060. For properties within the Ontario Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (OALCP), the maximum height is established in the OALCP. The OALCP standard supersedes the maximum height allowed in this Article.

4. Density and FAR are calculated individually. When there are multiple development sites on a single property, individual development sites may deviate from minimum or maximum standards so long as the total site average FAR and Du/AC are within established limits.

17.130.060 Building Type
Standards
This section establishes the standards for building
types. Table 17.130.050-1 shows the building types that

are allowed in each form -based zone. Subsections A
through G describe each building type and establish the development standards specific to each.

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TABLE 17.130.050-1 REQUIRED BUILD-TO-LINE, HEIGHT, AND FRONTAGE AREA Standard1 Form-Based Zones
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
HEIGHT
G Ground Floor Residential Use (min.) 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.

G Ground Floor Non-Residential Use (min.) 12 ft. 12 ft. 15 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.

H Upper Floor Non-residential
Height (min.)

9 ft. 9 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 9 ft. 9 ft.

I Residential Finish Floor Elevation above
Grade at Max. Build-to Line (min.)
0 in.
36 in. max.
30 in. 30 in. 30 in. 30 in. 30 in. 30 in. 30 in.

Non-residential Finish Floor Elevation
I above Grade at Max. Build-to Line (max.)

18 in. 18 in. 18 in. 12 in. 12 in. 12” in. 12 in. 12 in.

J Total Stories (max.)
3 3 stories 3 stories 4 stories 5 stories 4 stories 4 stories 5 stories no maximu
m
If located within a community activity
node, fronting Foothill Blvd or Haven
Ave, or as approved consistent with
chapter 17.138 (Large Site Development)
5 stories 5 stories 7 stories

PARKING SETBACKS (MIN.)
Surface Parking, Front, or Street Side if
located on a Transit Priority Street
K
25 ft. from
building
facade
30 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 50 ft.

Surface Parking, Street Side (if not located
on a Transit Priority Street)
L
25 ft. from
building
facade
10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.

TABLE 17.130.060-1 ALLOWED BUILDING TYPES BY ZONE
Form-Based Zones
Building Type Section NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
Fourplex 17.130.060.A

Attached Flex 17.130.060.B
Main Street 17.130.060.C
Rowhouse 17.130.060.D
Courtyard Building 17.130.060.E
Multiplex 17.130.060.F
Mid-Rise Building 17.130.060.G
High-Rise Building 17.130.060.H

Estate 17.130.060.I

Extra Large House 17.130.060.J

Building Type Allowed

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Large House

17.130.060.K

BUILDING MASSING

A. Fourplex
A fourplex is a single two- story house- scale building with four attached/stacked units. Building facades face the
street and entrances to units may be either shared or

NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO 2 CE2

A Width Min, 60 ft, Max 100 ft
B Depth Min. 90 ft

BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary Building (All Attached Units)

Accessory Structures

D Interior Side Setback Min. 3 ft
Rear Setback None
Building Separation Min 10 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT
Primary Building (All Attached Units)

To eave/top of parapet

Max. 22 ft

Overall

Max. 30 ft
Accessory Structures

individual. Parking is provided in detached garages or
carports and accessed from a rear lane or alley.

Primary Building (All Attached Units)

E Width Max. 60 ft
F Depth Max. 50 ft
Detached Garage

Overall Max. 1-story

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Build-to-Lines See Table 17.130.0560-1
C Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 10% of lot width
Rear Yard Setback None

DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE

ZONES PERMITTED

Area Max. 800 sq ft total for
detached garages
G Maximum Dimension (in
any direction) 40 ft

BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS

Individual Entrances Must face the primary
frontage area

Shared Entrances
Must face a private
frontage area or a walkway
leading directly to a
private frontage area
Rear Lane Required where possible

LOT COVERAGE

Maximum

50% of site

OPEN SPACE
H Common Usable
Open Space, Area

Min. 300 sq ft
I Common Usable Open
Space, Minimum Dimension
(in any direction)

15 ft

B. Attached Flex
The attached flex building type is a small to medium- sized building that supports a mix of residential and/or non - residential uses in a range of building, entry and facade forms. Individual units face the street in a side-

by-side configuration. Attached flex also supports single- ownership live/work buildings or mixed- use with ground floor commercial and units on upper floors. Parking may be attached or detached and is accessed from a rear lane.

NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 25 ft, 32 ft on corner
lots; Max. 100 ft
B Depth Min. 75 ft

BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary Building (All Attached Units)

Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.0560-1
C Interior Side Yard Setback 0 ft, M in. 5 ft at end of row of attached buildings
Rear Yard Setback Min. 5 ft
Accessory Structures

D Interior Side Setback None
Rear Setback None
Building Separation Min 8 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT
Primary Building (All Attached Units)

To eave/top of parapet Max. 35 ft
Overall Max. 42 ft
Accessory Structures
Primary Building (All Attached Units)

E Width Max. 100 ft; m ax 50 ft
per attached unit
F Depth Max. 60 ft
Detached Garages

Overall Max. 1-story

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ZONES PERMITTED

BUILDING MASSING
G Width Max. Width of unit
H Depth Max. 24 ft

BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS

Nonresidential Entrances Must face the private
frontage area

Residential Entrances,
Shared or Individual
Must face a private
frontage area or a walkway
leading directly to a
private frontage area
Rear Lane Required where possible

LOT COVERAGE

Maximum

75% of site

OPEN SPACE
I Common Usable
Open Space, Area

Min. 100 sq ft per unit
Common Usable Open
J Space, Minimum Dimension (in any direction)

10 ft

BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS

BUILDING MASSING

BUILDING HEIGHT

BUILDING PLACEMENT
CE2
CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2
NE2 NG3

C. Main Street
The Main Street building type is a medium-sized structure that fosters a continuous walkable pedestrian
environment. The ground floor supports active retail and restaurant spaces with shopfront frontages that wrap

corners to enhance walkability. Parking is located to the rear of buildings, and abutting Main Street building types are encouraged to share parking facilities.

C

ZONES PERMITTED

DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 25 ft, Max. 180 ft
B Depth Min. 65 ft

Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.0560-1

C Width Max. 180 ft
D Depth Max. 100 ft

Entrances Must face the private
frontage area
Main Street frontages
exceeding 150 ft in width must

Interior Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback

None
Min. 5 ft
Required Paseos be interrupted by a paseo
that connects the frontage
area to the parking area.

To eave/top of parapet
Overall

Max. 35 ft

Max. 40 ft

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Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.0560-1
C Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 5 ft at end of row
o
f attached units
Rear Yard Setback Min. 5 ft

D. Rowhouse
Rowhouse buildings are composed of two to eight
attached individual rowhouse units with individual entries along the street frontage and ground -level private open space for each unit. Rowhouses support higher
residential densities at a neighborhood- scale and are
typically located along medium-intensity neighborhood

NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

and city corridors, near a neighborhood center, or within a mixed-use zone. Parking may be located on the ground
floor of the primary structure or in detached garages
at the rear of the development site. Vehicular access is provided from an alley or a shared internal drive aisle.

This type is also known as Townhouse.

Primary Building (Row of Attached Units)

D Width Max. 240 ft
E Depth Max. 50 ft
Unit

F Width Max. 30 ft t
Primary Building (All Attached Units) Detached Garages
Accessory Structures
Interior Side Setback None
Rear Setback None
Building Separation Min. 10 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT
Primary Building (Row of Attached Units)
To eave/top of parapet Max. 32 ft
Overall Max. 40 ft
Accessory Structure
Overall Max. 1-story

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BUILDING MASSING

DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 60 ft, Max. 250 ft
B Depth Min. 60 ft

BUILDING PLACEMENT

Width Width of unit
Depth Max. 24 feet

BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS

Individual Entrances Must face the private
frontage area

Rear Lane or Shared Driveway

Required where possible

LOT COVERAGE
Maximum 75% of site

OPEN SPACE
G Private Open Space, Area Min. 100 sq ft per unit
Private Usable Open Space,
H Minimum Dimension
(in any direction)

8 ft

E. Courtyard Building
A courtyard building is comprised of multiple attached
and/or stacked dwelling units, accessed from one or more shared courtyards. Courtyard buildings are typically one- unit deep with individual entrances facing the shared
courtyard.

ZONES PERMITTED
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

The shared courtyard is common open space and replaces
the need for private rear yards. This type is typically integrated into medium and high intensity walkable
neighborhoods and can be applied in non- residential
contexts.

BUILDING MASSING
D Width Max. 140 ft
E Depth Max. 120 ft

BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS

Entrances
Residential entrances
must face courtyard or
private frontage area

OPEN SPACE/COURTYARD
F Width Min. 25 ft, Max. 50 ft
G Depth Min. 25 ft, Max. 75 ft
A courtyard may satisfy the open space requirement if the courtyard is open and accessible to the public and is consistent with the applicable requirements in chapter 17.134 (Public Open Space).

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DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 80 ft, Max. 136 ft
B Depth Min. 60 ft

BUILDING PLACEMENT
Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.0560-1
C Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 8 ft
Rear Yard Setback Min. 10 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT
To eave/top of parapet Max. 42 ft
Overall Max. 52 ft

DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE

BUILDING MASSING

F. Multiplex
A multiplex is a medium -sized building that typically
consists of five to 24 stacked units (more if consistent with the base zone density), typically with one shared entry and a double -loaded corridor configuration. Multiplexes may also take the form of stacked flats with individual entries to the exterior.

Parking is accessed from a rear lane or side street where possible and may be surface, detached, or attached.

Attached parking may be in shared or individually secured garages. This type is scaled to fit within medium intensity walkable neighborhoods, corridors, and districts.

Primary Building (All Attached Units)

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ZONES PERMITTED
A Width Min. 60 ft, Max. 176 ft
B Depth Min. 60 ft

BUILDING PLACEMENT
Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.0560-1
C Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 8 ft
Rear Yard Setback Min. 10 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT
To eave/top of parapet Max. 42 ft
Overall Max. 52 ft

D

Width

Max. 160 ft
E Depth Max. 80 ft

BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS

Entrances Must face the private
frontage area
Rear Lane Required where possible

LOT COVERAGE
Maximum 75% of site

COMMON OPEN SPACE
F Common Usable
Open Space, Area

Min. 300 sq ft
Common Usable Open
G Space, Minimum Dimension
(in any direction)

15 ft

NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

G. Mid-Rise
A mid-rise building is a medium-intensity building intended to accommodate a mix of uses and is a primary
component of main street and corridor urban form. This type typically supports retail, service, or residential supportive uses on the ground floor and office or
residential uses on upper floors. Mid- rise buildings can also accommodate single use development.

On-site parking is typically structured and may be located underground, within a podium structure, or on the ground floor. Where ground floor or above- ground structured
parking is provided on-site, it must be screened from view or “wrapped” as required in section 17.130.030.L, above.

ZONES PERMITTED
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C Width
Max. 400 ft

Max. 390 ft
SPACE

Open Space, Area

BUILDING MASSING

BUILDING PLACEMENT
Interior Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback

BUILDING HEIGHT
See Table 17.130.0560-
1 None
Max. 80 ft
Max. 92 ft

H. High-Rise
A high-rise building is a high-intensity building intended to accommodate a mix of uses and is a primary component
of corridor urban form. This type typically supports retail, service, or residential supportive uses on the ground floor and office or residential uses on upper floors. High- rise buildings can also accommodate single use development.

On-site parking is typically structured and may be located underground, within a podium structure, or on the ground floor. Where ground floor or above- ground structured
parking is provided on-site, it must be screened from view or “wrapped” as required in section 17.130.030.L, above.

No Maximum

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ZONES PERMITTED

BUILDING MASSING
C Width Max. 400 ft
D Depth Max. 390 ft

OPEN SPACE
E Common Usable
Open Space, Area
Min. 30 sq. ft . per unit, in no
case more than 3,000 sq ft.

Common Usable Open
Space, Minimum Dimension
(in any direction)

20 ft

NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 150 ft, Max. 400 ft
B Depth Min. 150 ft, Max. 400 ft

BUILDING SETBACKS
Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.0560-1
Interior Side Yard Setback None
Rear Yard Setback Min. 10 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT

B Depth Min. 120 ft

BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary building
C Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.0560-1
D Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 15% of lot widt h
E Rear Yard Setback Min. 30 ft
Secondary building
Primary/Secondary Behind Primary building
F Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 10 ft
G Rear Yard Setback Min. 5 ft w/ rear lane
Min. 10 ft w/o rear lane
Distance Between Buildings Min. 20 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT
To eave/top of parapet Max. 24 ft
Overall Max. 36 ft

ZONES PERMITTED

I. Estate
The standards of this section apply to the Estate Building Type.

ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

A Width Min. 100 ft, (corner
lots add 15’ to min.)

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DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE

BUILDING MASSING
Primary mass
Width Max. 40 ft
Depth Max. 30 ft
Wing(s)
Width Max. 20 ft
Depth (front wing) Max. 20 ft
Secondary building(s)
Width Max. 30 ft
Depth Max. 30 ft
Height Max. 36 ft

LOT COVERAGE
Maximum 25% of site

OPEN SPACE

Private Usable Open Space, Area

Min. 25 % of the site
Private Usable Open Space,
Minimum Dimension
(in any direction)

30 ft

NE2 NG3 CE1

A. Site Organization / Massing

1. Garages are Secondary Buildings, and may face
any direction.

2. Utility connections should be located in a rear
lane or drainage easement and placed
underground.

B. Open Space

1. Yard area is required for outdoor living, dining
and play.

C. Access

1. The primary entrance shall be located in the
front.

2. Vehicular access to garages may be via a rear
lane or driveway from the street.

3. Port cochères are permitted.

4. Circular Drives are permitted.

D. Garages and Driveways

1. Maximum exterior width: 50% of lot width

2. Garages may be attached or detached

3. Circular Drives, where applicable, require a
minimum 45’ Primary setback from Property
Line to building face. Circular drives require an
inner green half-circle, differentiating the drive
from the rest of the front yard, which shall be no
less than 60’ wide and with a depth at least 1/2
the width.

Spanish Revival house with a port cochere.

Circular drives can provide drop-offs or access to garages, as long as garage setback of 25’ from front of primary mass is maintained.

Corner lot fronts each street with balanced architectural expressions on each facade.

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DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE

J. Extra Large House
The standards of this section apply to the Extra Large
House Building Type.

ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
A Width Min. 80 ft, Max. 100 ft

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ZONES PERMITTED
B Depth Min. 120 ft

BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary building
C Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.060050-1
D Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 15% of lot width
E Rear Yard Setback Min. 30 ft
Secondary building
Primary/Secondary Behind Primary building
F Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 10 ft
G Rear Yard Setback Min. 5 ft w/ rear lane
Min. 10 ft w/
o rear lane
Distance Between Buildings Min. 20 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT
To eave/top of parapet Max. 24 ft
Overall Max. 36 ft

BUILDING MASSING
Primary mass
Width Max. 40 ft
Depth Max. 30 ft
Wing(s)
Width Max. 20 ft
Depth (front wing) Max. 20 ft
Secondary building(s)
Width Max. 30 ft
Depth Max. 30 ft
Height Max. 36 ft

LOT COVERAGE
Maximum 30% of site

OPEN SPACE

Private Usable Open Space, Area

Min. 25 % of the site
Private Usable Open Space,
Minimum Dimension
(in any direction)

30 ft

NE2 NG3 CE1

A. Site Organization / Massing

1. Garages are Secondary Buildings, and may face
any direction.

2. Utility connections should be located in a rear
lane or drainage easement and placed
underground.

B. Open Space

1. Yard area is required for outdoor living, dining
and play.

C. Access

1. The primary entrance shall be located in the
front.

2. Vehicular access to garages may be via a rear
lane or driveway from the street.

3. Port cochères are permitted.

4. Circular Drives are permitted.

D. Garages and Driveways

1. Maximum exterior width: 50% of lot width

2. Garages may be attached or detached

3. Circular Drives, where applicable, require a
minimum 45’ Primary setback from Property
Line to building face. Circular drives require an
inner green half-circle, differentiating the drive
from the rest of the front yard, which shall be no
less than 60’ wide and with a depth at least 1/2
the width.

Articulating separate roofs on different masses helps to breakdown the size of a large house.

A gabled, projecting front wing, a balcony and a raised porch on the front facade all contribute to the privacy of the front entrance of this home.

Houses on Large Lots can provide front drives to garages behind the primary mass.

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B Depth Min. 110 ft

BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary building
C Build-to-Line See Table 17.130.060050-1
D Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 15% of lot widt h or 10 ft E Rear Yard Setback Min. 30 ft
Secondary building
Primary/Secondary Behind Primary building
F Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 5 ft
G Rear Yard Setback Min. 5 ft w/ rear lane
Min. 10 ft
w/o rear lane
Distance Between Buildings Min. 20 ft

BUILDING HEIGHT
To eave/top of parapet Max. 24 ft
Overall Max. 36 ft

ZONES PERMITTED

K. Large House
The standards of this section apply to the Large House
Building Type.

ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

A Width Min. 60 ft, Max. 80 ft

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DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE

BUILDING MASSING
Primary mass
Width Max. 40 ft
Depth Max. 30 ft
Wing(s)
Width Max. 20 ft
Depth (front wing) Max. 15 ft
Secondary building(s)
Width Max. 30 ft
Depth Max. 30 ft
Height Max. 36 ft

LOT COVERAGE
Maximum 35% of site

OPEN SPACE

Private Usable Open Space, Area

Min. 25 % of the site
Private Usable Open Space,
Minimum Dimension
(in any direction)

25 ft

NE2 NG3 CE1

A. Site Organization / Massing

1. Garages are Secondary Buildings, and may face any direction.

2. Utility connections should be located in a rear lane or drainage easement and placed underground.

B. Open Space

1. Yard area is required for outdoor living, dining
and play.

C. Access

1. The primary entrance shall be located in the front.

2. Vehicular access to garages may be via a rear lane or driveway from the street.

3. Port cochères are permitted.

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17.132 Building Entrances and
Facades

17.132.010 Introduction
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards
for all building entrances and facades within the form - based zones. Building entrances and facades are the
components of a building’s private frontage that define the transition to the public frontage (i.e., the street and sidewalk). These standards supplement the standards for each form -based zone where the building entrance and
facade types are allowed. They ensure that development
establishes or reinforces the character and scale of the city’s districts, centers, corridors, and neighborhoods.

17.132.020 Applicability
A. This chapter applies to all projects subject to this article. The standards in this chapter must be
considered in combination with the standards in the
applicable zone (see chapter 17.130 (Zone and
Building Standards)).

B. If there is a conflict between the standards of this chapter and those of another article of this title, this chapter supersedes, unless otherwise noted.

C. The development of public facilities, including public education), transportation, communications, and/or
infrastructure facilities is exempt from this Chapter.

17.132.030 Applicable to All
This subsection applies to all building entrances and
facades listed in this section.

A. Building Entrance and Facade Types. Table

17.132.030-1 (Allowed Building Entrance and Facade
Types by Zone) specifies the allowed building
entrance and facade types by zone. Building entrance
and facade types not listed are not allowed in that
zone. The standards for each building entrance and
facade type are included in this chapter.

B. Minimum Building Entrance and Facade Type
Required. Projects subject to the requirements
of this article must provide at least one building
entrance and facade type on each primary and
secondary building facade selected from the types
allowed in the zone.

C. Encroachments and Projections.

1. The encroachment and projection standards of
section 17.34.040.E (Allowed Encroachments or
Projections Into Required Yards) apply, except
when in conflict with this section.

2. Architectural elements, including balconies, bay
windows, eaves, and chimneys may project
maximum distance of 3 feet into required yards,
provided they remain a minimum 2 feet from the
development site line.

3. If there is a conflict between the encroachment
and projection standards of Sections 17.132.040,

17.132.050, and 17.132.060 and other sections in
this title, this chapter supersedes.

Building Entrance and Facade Type Allowed
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TABLE 17.132.030-1 ALLOWED BUILDING ENTRANCE AND FACADE TYPES BY ZONE Form-Based Zones

Building Entrance
and Facade Type

Section

Neighb.

Estate 2
Neighb.

General 3
Zone (NG3)

Center 1
Zone (CE1)
Mixed
Employment
1 Zone (ME1)
Mixed
Employment
2 Zone (ME2)

Corridor 1
Zone (CO1)

Corridor 2
Zone (CO2)

Center 2
Zone (CE2)
Small Front Yard and
Porch, Stoop Variations

17.132.040

Shopfront and Gallery,
Arcade, Terrace, and
Recessed Variations

17.132.050

Forecourt

17.132.060

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17.132.040 Small Front
Yard and Porch and Stoop
Variations
The small front yard building entrance and facade type
may include a small, elevated or at -grade garden located in the frontage area, often enclosed by a low wall located near the property line(s). Without an enclosed front yard, either the yard or the front entrance must be elevated
by a minimum of 18 inches. Small front yards may also
include a porch or stoop variation. All small front yards and variations must be consistent with the general standards below. Where a variation is used, the standards for porch or stoop apply in addition to the general standards.

NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 M E2 CO1 CO2 CE 2

ELEMENTS OF SMALL FRONT MIN. MAX. YARD AND VARIATIONS

A Height, Wall at Frontage - 3 ft.

Height, Planter/Fence - 3 ft.

Height, Elevated Yard - 3 ft.

Grading on Front Yard 0.5% 5%

B Ground Floor Above Grade
at Building Frontage

18 in.

3 ft.

Clear distance to
development site line

2 ft.

C Depth (not including stairs) 6 ft. -
D Width 10 ft. -
E Height, Clear 8 ft. 12 ft.

F Depth (not including stairs) 4 ft. 8 ft.

G Depth, Entry Recession 6 in. 6 ft.

H Width 4 ft. 8 ft.

I Height, Above Grade 18 in. -
A. Small Front Yard

Example of small front yard

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ZONES PERMITTED

B. Small Front Yard with
Porch Variation
C. Small Front Yard with
Stoop Variation

Section

Example of small front yard with porch variation Example of small front yard with stoop variation

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17.132.050 Shopfront and
Gallery, Arcade, Terrace, and
Recess Variations
The shopfront entrance and facade type includes a
large opening in the facade at or near the sidewalk,
enclosed with doors and fenestration in a storefront
assembly. The primary entrance provides direct access to the ground floor use(s). The required architectural
elements comprising the storefront are transparent
windows and doors, transom windows, and a solid
shopfront base. Optional elements include awnings,
cantilevered shed roof or canopy, signage, lighting, and cornices. The shopfront can be used in conjunction with a gallery, arcade, terrace, and/or recessed variation. All shopfronts and variations must be consistent with the
general standards below. Where a variation is used, those standards apply in addition to the general standards.

A. Shopfront

Plan

Section

Example of shopfront

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ZONES PERMITTED
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ELEMENTS OF SHOPFRONTS MIN. MAX. AND VARIATIONS
A Height Clear, Top
of Transom

12 ft.

16 ft.

B Width of Shopfront Bay(s) 10 ft. 25 ft.

Transparency,
Ground Floor

70%

90%
C Depth 4 ft. -
D Setback from Curb 2 ft. -
Height, Clear, Bottom
of Projection

8 ft.

10 ft.

F Height, Clear 12 ft. 16 ft.

G Depth, Facade to
Interior Column Face

12 ft.

16 ft.

H Setback from Curb 2 ft. 6 ft.

Column Height
4 times
column
width
5 times
column
width

I Length - 150 ft.

J Distance Between
Access Points

-

75 ft.

K Depth 8 ft -

Average Grade
Max. 3 ft. higher or
lower than the adjacent
sidewalk or Public Open
Space. Walls may extend
an additional 2 ft. in
height. Fence/railing
height per California
Building Code (CBC).

L Depth

-

16 ft.

M Width, Bay(s) 16 ft. 25 ft.

B. Shopfront with Arcade Variation C. Shopfront with Gallery Variation

Plan

Section
Plan

Section

Example of shopfront with arcade variation Example of shopfront with gallery variation

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E. Shopfront with Recess Variation

Plan

Example of shopfront with terrace variation Example of shopfront with recess variation

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17.132.060 Forecourt
This building entrance and facade type a large opening in the facade at or near the sidewalk with a portion (usually the center portion) set back, creating a courtyard space.

The space is typically used as an entry court, shared
garden area, or additional shopping or restaurant seating area. The forecourt can be used in conjunction with a
range of land uses and must be consistent with the
standards below.

ZONES PERMITTED
NE2 NG 3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
FORECOURT ELEMENTS MIN. MAX.

A Width 15 ft. -
B Depth 15 ft. -
Ratio, Width-to-Height - 2:1
Transparency, Ground Floor 50% 90%
C Ground Floor Above Grade
at Building Frontage None 3 ft.

A. Forecourt

Plan

Section

Example of forecourt

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17.134 Public Open Space

17.134.010 Introduction
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for public open space types within the form-based zones. The standards in this chapter are intended to ensure that
publicly accessible open space is provided to rei nforce walkable environments. Open space is a public benefit
intended for use by the general community and is distinct from private or common open areas typically required as part of a residential project.

17.134.020 Applicability
This chapter applies to all projects subject to the
requirements of this article. The standards in this chapter must be considered in combination with the standards
in the applicable form -based zone (see chapter 17.130
(Zone and Building Standards)).

17.134.030 Applicable to All
This subsection applies to all open space types listed in this section.

A. Public Open Space Types. Table 17.134.030 -1
(Allowed Public Open Space Types by Zone) specifies
the allowed open space types by form -based zone.

Public open space types not listed are not allowed in that zone. The standards for each open space type are
included in this chapter.

B. Minimum Open Space Required

1. Projects less than three acres in site size must
provide open spaces as follows:
a. All residential projects including 20 or more
units must provide a minimum of one open
space type.
b. All non -residential or mixed- use projects
including two or more structures, or over
10,000 square feet of building space, must
provide a minimum of one open space type.

2. All projects three acres or greater in total site
area must provide at least two open space types.

C. General Characteristics.

1. Natural. Public open spaces with natural
character must be designed in a natural manner
with no formal arrangement of elements.

2. Formal. Public open spaces with a formal
character must be designed in a more rigid layout
that follows geometric forms and has trees and
other elements arranged in formal patterns.

3. Informal. Open spaces with an informal
character must be designed to have a mix of
formal and natural characteristics.

D. Design Criteria. An area used for open space must
comply with the following:

1. Unless the land includes sensitive natural
resources, a public open space area must be
readily accessible and usable.

2. The area must be developed using any practical
combination of high-quality plant and hardscape
materials such as bricks, stone, concrete,
permeable paving, or tile.

3. The surface of the public open space must be
suitable for outdoor activities, such as a lawn or
paving for designated activities.

4. Seating areas and plazas must be located in areas
with good solar exposure and wind protection.

5. Public open spaces shall include benches or other
seating. Amenities shall be included that enhance
the comfort, aesthetics, or usability of the space,
for example trees and other landscaping, shade
structures, drinking fountains, water features,
public art, trash receptacles, information kiosks,
or performance areas.

E. Objective Design Standards. Projects subject to the
provisions of this section must also comply with article VII (Design Standards and Guidelines).

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TABLE 17.134.030-1 ALLOWED OPEN SPACE TYPES BY ZONE
Form-Based Zone

Open Space
Type

Section

Neighb.

Estate 2

Neighb.

General 3
Zone (NG3)

Center 1
Zone (CE1)

Mixed
Employment
1 Zone (ME1)

Mixed
Employment
2 Zone (ME2)

Corridor 1
Zone (CO1)

Corridor 2
Zone (CO2)

Center 2
Zone (CE2)

Town Square

17.134.040

Neighborhood
Park

17.134.050

Neighborhood
Green

17.134.060

Pocket Park

17.134.070

Paseo

17.134.080

Open Space Type Allowed

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17.134.040 Town Square
A town square is a formal open space area with
landscaping, hardscaping, and other amenities. A town
square is located at the intersection of major streets
or pedestrian paths, is a highly visible, and serves as a gathering space, supporting civic and commercial
activities such as farmers’ markets, concerts, and art fairs.

ZONES PERMITTED
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

TOWN SQUARE STANDARDS

Size

Min. 1.5 ac., Max. 2 ac.

Context Must be defined on at least three
sides by streets with sidewalks.

Access Must be directly accessible from all abutting rights of way. Crosswalks required at major intersections.

Landscape
and Design
Must include shade trees, other landscaping
measures such as planted areas, turf area, and
ground cover; a central hardscape area for events;
and connected hardscape paths for convenient
movement through the space. Landscaping and
site design must create visually and functionally
separate spaces, or “rooms,” within the square.

Amenities
Must include amenities such as benches, play
structures, chairs, tables, and drinking foun-
tains. May include structures such as gaze-
bos, monuments, bandstands, and kiosks.

Examples of town squares.

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17.134.050 Neighborhood Park
A neighborhood park is a landscaped area for unstructured and structured recreation located central to a residential neighborhood. Neighborhood parks may include passive
open areas, picnic areas, playgrounds, recreational fields, or other programming/event spaces.

NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

NEIGHBORHOOD PARK STANDARDS

Size

Min. 0.5 ac., Max. 1.5 ac.

Context Must be defined on at least three sides
by a street with sidewalks or a paseo.

Access Must be directly accessible from all abutting rights of way. Crosswalks required at major intersections.

Landscape
and Design
Must include shade trees and other landscaping
measures such as planted areas, turf area, and
ground cover. May include hardscape paths for
convenient movement through the space.

Amenities
Must include amenities such as benches, chairs,
tables, playgrounds, and drinking fountains.

May provide active recreation facilities such
as soccer fields or basketball courts as well as
small buildings such as youth hut/clubhouse.

Examples of neighborhood parks.

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ZONES PERMITTED

ZONES PERMITTED

17.134.060 Neighborhood
Green
A neighborhood green is an informal small space within a neighborhood defined by streets, alleys, paseos, and/or building frontages that accommodates passive recreation and children’s play. While greens may include
playgrounds, they are intended to be informal spaces with no dedicated recreational use.

NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

NEIGHBORHOOD GREEN STANDARDS

Size

Min. 0.25 ac., Max. 0.75 ac.

Context Must be defined on at least two sides by a
street with sidewalks, an alley, or a paseo.

Access and
Frontages

Must be directly accessible from abutting rights of
way. Adjacent buildings must front onto the green.

Landscape
and Design
Must include shade trees and other
landscaping measures such as planted
areas, turf area, and ground cover.

Amenities
Typically designed as passive open space. May
include community gardens, playgrounds,
public art, and amenities such as benches,
chairs, tables, and drinking fountains.

Examples of neighborhood greens.

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ZONES PERMITTED
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

POCKET PARK STANDARDS

Size

No1,000 sq ft min., max. 0.25 ac.

Context Must be defined on one sides by a
street with sidewalks or a paseo.

Access Must be directly accessible from all
abutting rights -of-way and alleys.

Landscape
and Design
Must include landscaping measures such as
planted areas, turf area, and ground cover.

Amenities

May include amenities such as benches, chairs,
tables, play structures, and drinking fountains.

17.134.070 Pocket Park
A pocket park is a small space tucked into a mid -block space interspersed within neighborhoods or urban areas.

Pocket parks are generally intended for quiet, passive
recreation and may include small gardens, open shelters, or other passive recreational amenities.

Examples of pocket parks.

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17.134.080 Paseo
A paseo is a pedestrian way that provides mid- block
connections. A paseo should by employed in blocks
with large perimeters to enhance connectivity within
neighborhoods, between residential and urban areas, and between open spaces, as well as to provide opportunities for passive recreational activities such as bicycling and jogging. Paseos also provide locations for store frontages, patios, or outdoor dining in appropriate areas.

ZONES PERMITTED
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2

PASEO STANDARDS

Width

Min. 10 ft, max. 25 ft.

Context Must connect to streets with side-
walks and/or alleys at both ends.

Access
Where paseos are aligned across adja-
cent blocks, mid-block crosswalks are re-
quired. Abutting development may but is
not required to front onto the paseo.

Landscape Must include regularly-spaced trees and
a continuous paved path or trail.

Amenities May include amenities such as benches, chairs, tables, public art, and drinking fountains.

Examples of paseos.

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17.136 Land Use Standards

17.136.010 Purpose and
Applicability
A. This chapter establishes the land uses allowed in
each form-based zone and any specific use standards
necessary to implement walkable places.

B. The standards in article V (Specific Use Requirements). apply to uses allowed in this chapter.

C. Land uses are defined in chapter 17.32 (Allowed Use
Descriptions).

D. The use regulations in section 17.130.040 (Ground
Floor Use Requirements) supersede the
requirements of this chapter.

17.136.020 Allowed Land Uses
A. Allowed Uses. Table 17.136.020-1 (Permitted Land
Uses in the Form-Based Zones) identifies the allowed
land uses and corresponding permit and entitlement
requirements in the form-based zones.

B. Permit Requirements. A land use is either allowed
by right, allowed through issuance of a conditional
use permit, or not permitted. In addition to the
requirements for planning permits or entitlements
listed herein, other permits and entitlements may
be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g.,
building permit or permits required by other
agencies). The requirements for planning permits
or entitlements identified in Table 17.136.020- 1
(Permitted Land Uses in the Form -Based Zones)
include:

1. Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P”
indicates that the land use is permitted by right in
the designated zone, subject to compliance with
all applicable provisions of this title (e.g.,
development standards) as well state and federal
law.

2. Minor Use Permit (M). A land use shown with an
“M” indicates that the land use is permitted in the
designated zone upon issuance of a minor use
permit from the designated approving authority,
subject to compliance with all applicable
provisions of this title (e.g., development
standards) as well as state and federal law.

3. Conditionally permitted (C). A land use shown
with a “C” indicates that the land use is permitted
in the designated zone upon issuance of a
conditional use permit from the designated
approving authority, subject to compliance with
all applicable provisions of this title (e.g.,
development standards) as well as state and
federal law.

4. Not permitted (N). A land use shown with an
“N” is not allowed in the applicable zone.

Additionally, uses not shown in the table are not
permitted, except as otherwise provided in this
title.

C. A project that includes two or more categories of
land use in the same building or on the same site is
subject to the highest permit level required for any
individual use or single component of the project.

D. Regulations in chapter 17.30.020 (Classification of
Land Uses) apply to this chapter.

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TABLE 17.136.020-1 ALLOWED LAND USES IN FORM-BASED ZONES

Land Use
Form-Based Zone
NE-2 NG3L NG3 CE1 CE1- ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2L CE2
SWC
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P P P
Adult Day Care Home M M M M M M M M M P P
Caretaker Housing P P C C C P P C C P P
Dwelling, Multi-Family 1 N P P P P P P P P P P
Dwelling, Single-Family P N N N N N N N N N N
Dwelling, Two-Family P P P P P N N N N N N
Emergency Shelter N N N C C P P P N N N
Family Day Care Home P P P P P P P P P P P
Group Residential N P C C C N C P P P P
Home Occupation 2 P P P P P P P P P P P
Live-Work Facility N P P P P P P P P P P
Residential Care Facility N P P P P P P P P P P
Residential Care Home P P P P P P P P P P P
Single-Room Occupancy Facility N N N N N N N N P P P
Supportive Housing P P P P P P P P P P P
Transitional Housing P P P P P P P P P P P
Low Barrier Navigation Center N P P P P P P P P P P
Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses
Animal Keeping 3 M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P Microscale Agriculture N N M M M M M M M M M
Recreation, Resource Preservation, Open Space, Education, and Public Assembly Uses Assembly Use N M M M M M M M M M M
Community Center/Civic Use N N M M M M M M M M M
Community Garden P P P N N N N N N N N
Convention Center N N N M M M M M M N M
Indoor Amusement/
Entertainment Facility N N N P P M M P P M P
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility—
Large N M C M M M M M M M M
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility—
Small
Library and Museum

N P P M M P P P P P P

N P P P P P P P P P P
Key
P Permitted
C Conditional Use Permit
M Minor Use Permit
N Not permitted

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Formatted Table

Key
P Permitted
C Conditional Use Permit
M Minor Use Permit
N Not permitted
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TABLE 17.136.020-1 ALLOWED LAND USES IN FORM-BASED ZONES

Land Use
Form-Based Zone

NE-2 NG3L NG3 CE1 CE1- ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2L CE2
SC

Recreation, Resource Preservation, Open Space, Education, and Public Assembly Uses (cont.) Outdoor Commercial Recreation N C M M M M M M M C C
Park and Public Plaza P P P P P P P P P P P
Public Safety Facility M M M M M M M M M M M
School, Academic (Private) M M M M M M M M M M M
School, Academic (Public) P P P P P P P P P P P
School, College/University (Private) N M M M M M M M M M M School, College/University (Public) N M M M M M M M M M M Schools, Specialized Education
and Training/Studio N M M M M M M M M M M

Theaters and Auditoriums N N N N N M M M P M P
Tutoring Center—Large N N M M M M M M M M M
Tutoring Center—Small N P P P P P P P P P P
Utility, Transportation, Public Facility, and Communication Uses Broadcasting and Recording Studios N N N N N P P P P M M Park and Ride Facility N N N N N M M M N N N
Parking Facility N N C C C C C C C N N
Transit Facility N N N N N C C C C C C
Utility Facility and Infrastructure—
Pipelines 4

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Service and Office Uses
Adult Day Care Facility N M M N N M M M N M M
Ambulance Service N M M M M M M M N N N
Animal Sales and Grooming N P P P P P P P P P P
Banks and Financial Services N P P P P P P P P P P
Business Support Services N P P P P P P P P P P
Check Cashing Business 5 N N N N N P P P P N N
Child Day Care Facility/Center N M M P P M M M M M P
Hotel N N N M M M M M M M M
Kennel, Commercial N N N N N N N M M N N

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TABLE 17.136.020-1 ALLOWED LAND USES IN FORM-BASED ZONES

Land Use
Form-Based Zone
NE-2 NG3L NG3 CE1 CE1- ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2L CE2
SC
Service and Office Uses (cont.)
Maintenance and Repair,
Small Equipment N N N N N N P P P N N
Massage Establishment 7 N P P P P P P P P P P
Massage Establishment, Ancillary 7 N P P P P P P P P P P Medical Services, Extended Care N N N N N P P P M M M
Medical Services, General N P P P P P P P P P P
Medical Services, Hospitals N N N C C C C M M C C
Mortuary/Funeral Home N N M N N M M M N N N
Office, Business and Professional N P P P P P P P P P P Office, Accessory N P P P P P P P P P P
Pawnshop 5 N N N N N N N M M N N
Personal Services M P P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo Shop 5 N N N N N N N M M M M
Veterinary Facility N P P M M M M P M M M

Alcoholic Beverage Sales N C M M M M M M M M M
Bar/Nightclub N C M M M M M M M C M
Consignment Store N M M M M M M M M M M
Convenience Store N P P P P P P P P N P
Drive-In and Drive-Through
Sales and Service 6

N

C

C

N

N

N

N

C8

C8

N

N
EV Showroom and Indoor Sales N C C P P M M P P P P
EV Showroom and Outdoor Sales N N N C C C P P P C P
Feed and Tack Store N N P N N N N N N N N
Garden Center/Plant Nursery N C P P P P P P P C P
Grocery Store/Supermarket M P P P P P P P P P P
Hookah Shop N N N N N N N M M M M
Home Improvement Supply Store N C P P P P P P P P P
Liquor Store N M M M M M M M M M M
Mobile Food Vehicles N P P P P P P P P P P

Key
P Permitted
C Conditional Use Permit
M Minor Use Permit
N Not permitted
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Retail Uses

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TABLE 17.136.020-1 ALLOWED LAND USES IN FORM-BASED ZONES

Land Use
Form-Based Zone

NE-2 NG3L NG3 CE1 CE1- ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2L CE2
SWC

Retail Uses (cont.)
Restaurant, No Liquor Service M P P P P P P P P P P
Restaurant, Beer and Wine M P P P P P P P P P P
Restaurant, Full Liquor Service C M M M M M M M M M M
Retail, Accessory P P P P P P P P P P P
Retail, General M P P P P P P P P P P
Retail, Warehouse Club N N N N N N P P P N N
Secondhand Dealer N P P N N N N P N P P
Smoke Shop 5 N N N N N N N M M M M
Thrift Store 5 N P P P P P P P P N P
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Auto Parts Sales N C N N N N N C C N N
Automobile Service Stations N C N N N C C C C N N
Car Washing and Detailing N C N N N N C C N N N
Electric Vehicle Service Station with
Lounge9
Vehicle Services, Minor
N

N
M

M
N

M
N

N
N

M
M

M
M

M
M

N
M

N
N

N
N

N

Vehicle Services, Major N N N N M10 N N N N N N
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses 119

Maker Space/Accessory Maker Space N N N N N M P M M N N Manufacturing, Custom N N N N N C P N N N N
Manufacturing, Food Processing N N N N N N C N N N N
Manufacturing, Green Technology N N N N N C P N N N N
Manufacturing, Light -– Small N N N N N M P N N N N
Manufacturing, Light -– Large N N N N N N C N N N N
Microbrewery N N N M N M M M M N N
Printing and Publishing N N N N N N C N N N N
Research and Development N N N N N P P N N N N
Notes
1 See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. 2 See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92. 3 See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88. 4 Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit.
5 See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102. 6 See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90. 7 Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18. 8 Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the General Plan | CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DEVELOPMENT CODE | 55
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89 Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the General Plan. 10 MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subszone.
911 See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050.

Key
P Permitted
C Conditional Use Permit
M Minor Use Permit
N Not permitted

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17.138 Large Site Development

17.138.010 Purpose and
Applicability
A. Purpose. This chapter establishes standards for sites that are three acres or larger in size in order to create new, interconnected places and neighborhoods and to
reinforce walkable urban environments developed with
a mix of residential, retail, entertainment, office, civic, and service uses within a compact, pedestrian friendly, and transit- supportive environment.

Section 17.22.020 (Master Plan) may request an
exemption from one or more of the
requirements of this Chapter, subject to city
council approval.

17.138.20 view Procedures
A. Design Review. Development proposals must
receive major design review approval in compliance
B. Intent. The intent of this chapter is to:

1. Promote development patterns that support
safe, effective, and multi -modal transportation
options, including pedestrian, bicycle,
automobile, and public transit;

2. Provide opportunities for automobile- oriented
contexts to transform in walkable environments.

3. Reduce vehicle traffic and support transit by
providing for a mixture of land uses,
interconnected block and street networks, and
compact community form;

4. Establish neighborhoods with a variety of
housing types to serve the needs of a diverse
population,

5. Promote the greater health benefits of walkable
environments; and

6. Improve the physical character and quality of the
general neighborhood and adjacent
neighborhoods.

C. Applicability.

1. These standards apply to development sites
three acres or larger in size when any of the
following are proposed:
a. New or modified vehicular access to the
site;
b. New development or construction;
c. New subdivision tract map; or
d. An addition to existing building greater
than 50 percent of the existing gross
floor area.

2. Exception. Applicants for projects in the ME2
zone for which a master plan is prepared subject
to the requirements and approval procedures of
with article II (Land Use and Development
Procedures) and the requirements of this chapter.

B. Requirements. In addition to the application and
project component requirements for Major Design
Review of article II (Land Use and Development
Procedures), applicants must:

1. Layout a block and thoroughfare network that
connects to adjacent neighborhoods and/or
corridor areas and is in compliance with section

17.138.030 (Sit e and Block Configurations);

2. Sites greater than six acres must provide a
minimum of three building types, which are
allowed in the zone, in compliance with section

17.130.060 (Building Type Standards).

3. Comply with the public open space standards in
chapter 17.134 (Open Space);

4. Design the project with appropriate building
types to create a physical transition in massing
and scale to the surrounding areas, consistent
with the standards in chapter 17.130 and section

17.138.030.D, below; and

5. Identify the proposed blocks and thoroughfares,
open space types, and building types on a project
site plan, consistent with section 17.138.020.C
(Project Site Plan).

C. Project Site Plan.

1. The project site plan must include the
information:
a. Site boundaries;
b. Existing and proposed blocks;
c. Proposed development sites;
d. Existing and proposed thoroughfares,
including alleys;

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e. Existing and proposed pedestrian and
bicycle connections;
f. Existing and proposed open space(s); and
g. Existing zone(s).

2. The project site plan is subject to the review and
approval of the planning commission. If a project
site plan is approved with a master plan, the
project is approved by the city council.

17.138.030 Site and Block
Configurations
A. Block Size.

1. Individual block faces and the total block
perimeter shall meet the standards established
in Table 17.138.030-1 (Block Size).

2. If a block contains multiple zones, the most
intense zone shall be used to establish the
requirements for block size.

3. Blocks may be irregularly shaped (i.e.,
nonrectangular) provided they are still in
compliance with the standards in Table

17.138.030-1 (Block Size).

4. Blocks may exceed the maximum allowed face
length if a paseo is included, in compliance with
section 17.134.090 (Paseo) and as follows See
Figure 17.138.030-1:
a. Paseos must cut through the entire block;
b. Blocks must comply with maximum
perimeter requirements;
c. The block face length on either side of the
paseo may not exceed the maximum in Table

17.138.030-1 (Block Size);
d. The total block face length may not exceed
150 percent of the maximum in Table

17.138.030-1; and
e. Maximum one paseo per block.

B. Thoroughfares. Public or private thoroughfares
define the publicly accessible circulation network that refines large sites into more interconnected
environments. They provide multiple routes for
vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation.

1. Design.
a. Thoroughfares (public or private) must
comply with City standards and be designed
as public streets.
b. Drive aisles not designed as streets do not
constitute a thoroughfare and do not satisfy

c. Thoroughfares within the project must be
designed in a manner that is appropriate to
their context, with the various elements of
the right -of-way (e.g. travel lanes, sidewalk
dimensions, etc.) balanced with the land uses
and public frontages along the thoroughfare.

Therefore, along the length of the
thoroughfare, if the context changes, the
design of the thoroughfare, especially with
regard to pedestrian amenities, must also
change.
d. All required thoroughfares shall include:
i. A landscape buffer between the right-of-
way and frontage road;
ii. At least one lane of on-street parking,
either angled or parallel, that includes a
minimum of two EV stations installed
per block;

iii. A recommended sidewalk width of 8 feet
minimum; and
iv. A recommended lane width of 10 feet
minimum.
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the requirements of this section.

TABLE 17.138.030-1 BLOCK SIZE

Zone
Block Face
Length (max.)
Perimeter
(max.)
Neighborhood
General 2 (NE2)

700 ft.

2,400 ft
Neighborhood
General 3 (NG3)

500 ft.

1,600 ft.

Center 1 (CE1) 400 ft. 1,400 ft.

Mixed
Employment
1 (ME1)

500 ft.

2,000 ft.

Mixed
Employment
2 (ME2)

500 ft.

2,000 ft.

Corridor 1 (CO1) 500 ft. 1,700 ft.

Corridor 2 (CO2) 500 ft. 1,700 ft.

Center 2 (CE2) 400 ft. 1,400 ft.

e. The requirements for a frontage road is at
the discretion of the Director of Engineering
Services.
f. The design of proposed new thoroughfares
(public or private) shall be reviewed and
approved by the Fire Marshal.

Example of a thoroughfare

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2. Multiway/Frontage Road Design.
a. Where project sites or development sites
exceed 500 feet along any right -of-way, a
frontage road is required.
b. All required frontage roads shall include:
i. A landscape buffer between the right-of
way and frontage road;
ii. At least one lane of on- street parking,
either angled or parallel, that is EV
Ready along the length of the frontage
road; and
iii. A sidewalk a minimum of 8 feet in
width. If Corridor Fronting Retail or
Commercial Uses are required per
Section 17.130.040, the sidewalk
minimum shall be 12 feet in width.
c. The requirements for a frontage road is at
the discretion of the Director of Engineering
Services.
d. The design of proposed new
multiways/frontage roads shall be reviewed
and approved by the Fire Marshal.

3. External Connectivity.
a. Thoroughfares must be arranged to connect
from existing or proposed thoroughfares
into adjoining properties whether the
adjoining properties are undeveloped and
intended for future development, or if the
adjoining lands are developed and include
opportunities for the connections.
b. Thoroughfare rights -of-way must be
extended to or located along adjoining
property boundaries to provide a roadway
connection or thoroughfare stub for
development in compliance with the
standards in subsection A (Block Size).
c. The project site plan must identify all stub
streets for thoroughfares and include a
notation that all stub streets must connect
with future thoroughfares on adjoining
property.
d. Cul-de-sacs are not allowed.

C. Transitions. To facilitate a transition in building
height, massing, and scale from corridors to adjacent
residential neighborhoods, the following standards
apply.

1. For projects with a lot depth 800 feet or greater
which share a side or rear lot line with a zone with
a lower maximum density or height limit, the
following standards apply:
a. Single-Family Adjacent: The maximum height for
buildings on development sites which share the
lot line is the maximum allowed by the building
type or one story above the maximum allowed
height of the adjacent zone, whichever is less.
b. Multi-Family Adjacent: The maximum height for
buildings on development sites which share the
lot line is the maximum allowed by the building
type or two stories above the maximum height of
the adjacent zone, whichever is less.

2. The height restriction applies to the entirety of the building which is adjacent to the shared lot line.

3. Exemptions. Buildings which are entirely located 60 ft or greater from the shared lot line are not subject to
the height restrictions of this subsection.

4. Additional building types that are not permitted in the base zone are allowed subject to a conditional use
permit if the proposed building types are determined
to be compatible in size and scale to the adjacent
lower intensity zone.

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J. Required Non-Residential Use.

1. Non-residential uses must occupy a minimum percent
of the project building square footage as established
in table 17.138.0302 (Non-Residential Use Mix). Non-
residential uses provided in compliance with
subsection 17.130.040(B) Corridor Fronting Ground
Floor Use Restrictions may count toward the
minimum requirement.

2. When in conflict with the Ground Floor Use
restrictions in subsection 17.130.040(B) Corridor
Fronting Ground Floor Use Restrictions and/or the
minimum FAR standards in table 17.130.050-1
(Required Build-To-Line, Height, And Frontage Area),
the most restrictive standards apply.

TABLE 17.138.030-2

NON-RESIDENTIAL USE MIX
Zone Minimum
Corridor 1 (CO1) 20%
Corridor 2 (CO2) 20%
Center 1 (CE1) 33%
Center 2 (CE2)* 33%
*Does not apply to the Limited subzone

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ARTICLE IX. GLOSSARY

Chapter 17.140 UNIVERSAL DEFINITIONS’

17.140.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for unique terms used throughout this title that are general in nature. (Code 1980, § 17.126.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.140.020 Universal definitions.

Abutting means having lot lines or zone boundaries in common.

Accessory dwelling unit. See Unit, accessory dwelling.

Accessory structure. See Structure, accessory.

Accessory use. See Use, accessory.

Addition means any construction which increases the size of a building or facility in terms of site coverage, height, length, width, or gross floor area.

Adjacent means any lot, structure, zone, etc. that shares a property line with another lot, structure, zone, etc.

Agent means any person showing written verification that he or she is acting for, and with the knowledge and consent of, a property owner.

Agriculture means the use of land for farming, dairying, pasteurizing and grazing, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, apiaries, or animal and poultry husbandry, and including accessory activities but not limited to storage, harvesting, feeding, or maintenance of equipment, excluding stockyards, slaughtering, or commercial food processing.

Alley means a public thoroughfare, not exceeding 30 feet in width for the use of pedestrians and/or vehicles, producing only a secondary means of access to the abutting property.

Allowed use. See Use, allowed.

Alteration means any construction or physical change in the internal arrangement of rooms or the supporting members of a building or structure or change in the appearance of any building or structure.

Alternative energy system. See Energy system, alternative.

Automobile service station, accessory car wash means a building or structure that is associated with a service station, on the same property/parcel, that is utilized for washing automobiles and light trucks. The building/structure may be attached or detached to the primary structure such as a convenience store.

Automobile service station, ancillary equipment means all equipment associated with the services that could be provided by a service station including air pumps, vacuums, and propane and/or equipment required by federal and State regulations such as vapor recovery systems.

Automobile service station, canopy means an unenclosed overhead structure above the fuel pumps providing weather protection, shade, and may incorporate light fixtures to illuminate the area in the vicinity of the fuel island.

Automobile service station, convenience store means a building associated with the fueling operations that provides one or a combination of the following: convenience services; retail sale of packaged food, drinks, etc. and automotive-related merchandise; and food/restaurant services.

Automobile service station, general means a facility that is primarily for the purpose of retail sales of fuel (gasoline, diesel, ethanol, etc.) for internal combustion powered and/or electricity for battery powered vehicles.

Barn. Any building that is built and used for the purpose of animal-keeping, sheltering/housing of animals; storage of equipment, materials, and food used associated with the care of animals; and storage/parking of trailers used for the transportation of animals, and that will not be built and used for the purpose of storing/parking of automobiles, recreational vehicles (RVs), and/or off-road vehicles that are unrelated to the transportation of animals.

Base density means the number of dwelling units allowed on the receiving site under the property’s current zoning without the use of residential development credits.

Base district. See District, base.

Basement means a portion of building partly or wholly underground and having more than one-half of its height below the average level of the adjoining ground.

Block means the area of land bounded by streets, highways, or railroad rights-of-way, except alleys.

Building means any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, fowls, chattels, or personal property of any kind.

Building height means the vertical distance, excluding foundations or understructures, between the average finished ground surface adjacent to the structure and to the highest point of the structure, excluding architectural features and appurtenances such as, but not limited to, chimneys, antennas, elevators, and similar mechanical equipment.

Building official means the head of the building and safety department of the city; shall include his or her deputies.

Building site means a lot or contiguous lots of land in single, multiple, or joint ownership (exclusive of all rights-of-way and all easements, except open space easements, that prohibit the surface use of the property by its owner), which provides the area and open spaces required by this title for construction of a building or buildings, and which abuts a public or private street or alley, or easement determined by the planning director to be adequate for the purpose of access.

Carnival means an event consisting of amusements which include, but are not limited to, merry-go- rounds, Ferris wheels, or other similar mechanical apparatus or rides; menageries; trained animal acts, circuses, animal rides, petting zoos, or similar animal exhibitions; acrobatic shows or other physical feats or demonstrations; sideshows, games or tests of strength, skill or other capacity; and public eating places for which a fee or payment may be charged for entry into the location, viewing of any such entertainment or amusement, participation in any of its activities, or purchase of food, drink or merchandise.

Carport means a
permanent roofed structure with no more than three enclosed sides used or intended to be used for automobile shelter and storage.

Car show means an event where automobile, motorcycle, or any other form of motorized transportation is displayed. Arrangement, negotiation, or direct sales of vehicles are prohibited.

Centerline means the centerline of a street as referred to in this Code shall mean the right-of-way centerline as established by the county engineer of the county, by the city engineer of any city within the county, by the state division of highways, or if no such centerline has been established and in any case in which foregoing definition is not applicable, the planning commission shall designate the centerline.

Certified farmers market means a temporary use where the primary activity is the outdoor sales of food and farm produce such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, eggs, honey, flowers, and food products from livestock, and that is certified by the state and operated in accordance with article 1, division 17, chapter

10.5 of the Agricultural Code.

Circus. See Carnival.

City means the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

Clear visibility triangle means the required clear cross-visibility area unobstructed by any structure or landscape between 36 inches and seven feet above the surface of the public sidewalk as follows (see Figure 17.140.020-1 (Clear Visibility Triangle)):
• At any corner formed by the intersection of a driveway/alley and street, the cross-visibility area shall be a triangle having two sides ten feet long and running along the driveway/alley edge and curb line of street, said length beginning at their intersection and the third side formed by a line connecting the two ends.
• At any corner formed by the intersecting streets, the cross-visibility area shall be a triangle having two sides 20 feet long and running along each curb line, said length beginning at their intersection and the third side formed by a line connecting the two ends.

FIGURE 17.140.020-1 CLEAR VISIBILITY TRIANGLE

Commission means the planning commission of the city.

Common, open space. See Open space, common.

Community trail. See Trail, community.

Conceptual development plan means a site plan which indicates conceptual ideas for such things as, but not limited to, building placement, circulation/access, drainage/grading, buffers, phased improvements, and landscaping.

Concert. See Outdoor entertainment, live.

Conditional use. See Use, conditional.

Contour grading. See Grading, contour.

Conversion means the creation of separate ownership of existing real property together with a separate interest in space of residential, industrial, or commercial buildings thereon.

Corner lot. See Lot, corner.

Corner side yard. See Yard, corner side.

Council means the city council of Rancho Cucamonga.

County means the County of San Bernardino.

Court means an open, unoccupied space, other than a yard, unobstructed from ground to sky on the same lot with a building or buildings and which is bounded on two or more sides by the walls of a building.

Decibel or dBA means a unit of sound pressure level.

Dedication, offered, means that portion of land that is irrevocably offered to the city for future public rights-of-way which has no prospective future date for construction to city standards and/or notice of completion.

Density means the total number of dwelling units in a project site, divided by the gross area of the project site. The dwelling unit density range permitted under the applicable land use classification shall apply to the overall project site and shall not be literal to any division thereof.

Design means:
• Street alignments, grades, and widths;
• Drainage and sanitary facilities and utilities, including alignments and grades thereof; • Location and size of all required easements and rights-of-way; • Fire roads and fire breaks;
• Lot size and configuration;
• Traffic access;
• Grading;
• Land to be dedicated for park or recreational purposes; and • Such other specific requirements in the plan and configuration of the entire project as may be necessary or convenient to ensure conformity to or implementation of the general plan or any adopted specific plan.

Development means the division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels; the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any structure; any mining, excavation, landfill, or land disturbance; and any use or extension of the use of land.

Development, mixed-use. The combination of a mix of land uses, such as, but not limited to, commercial and residential uses, in the same structure, parcel or project site, where the residential component is located either above (vertical mixed-use) or adjacent to (horizontal mixed-use) the nonresidential component.

District, base, means a specifically delineated district in the city within which regulations and requirements uniformly govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Not more than one base district designation shall apply to the same portion of a lot.

Driveway means a permanently surfaced area providing direct access for vehicles between a street and a permitted off-street parking or loading area.

Dwelling means a structure or portion thereof which is used for human habitation. Some example configurations are provided below (Figures 17.140.020-2 to 17.140.020-5) and include a single-family

dwelling and can be detached (as pictured below) or attached where a common wall is shared; an attached dwelling shares a common wall with one or more adjacent units; a semi-detached dwelling is typically two units joined by carports or garages in between; a multi-family dwelling is a single building that contains more than one dwelling unit.

FIGURE 17.140.020-2 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING

FIGURE 17.140.020-3 ATTACHED DWELLING

FIGURE 17.140.020-4 SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING

FIGURE 17.140.020-5 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING

Easement means a grant of one or more of the property rights by the property owner for the use by the public, a corporation, or another person or entity.

Eave means the projecting lower edges of a roof overhanging the wall of a building.

Electric vehicle means any vehicle that operates on battery power and recharges from the electrical grid, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station means a dedicated area where equipment and associated infrastructure is located for the purposed of charging the batterisbatteries of an electric vehicle.

Elevation means:
• A vertical distance above or below a fixed reference level. • A flat scale drawing of the front, rear, or side of a building or structure.

Emergency shelter means a facility for the temporary shelter and feeding of indigents or disaster victims and operated by a public or nonprofit agency.

Enclosed means a covered space fully surrounded by walls, including windows, doors, and similar openings or architectural features, for a space of not less than 100 square feet fully surrounded by a building or walls exceeding eight feet in height.

Energy system, alternative, means application of any technology, the conservation of energy, or the use of solar, biomass, wind, geothermal, hydroelectricity under 25 megawatts, or any other source of energy; the efficient use of which will reduce the use of fossil and nuclear fuels.

Engineering services director means the director of engineering services/city engineer of the city; shall include his or her deputies or designees.

Entertainment event, temporary means any activity which is designed to entertain guests, which includes, but is not limited to, live entertainment, performances, exhibitions, including the purchase of food, drink or merchandise, and which is of limited duration or occasional during a calendar year.

Equestrian trail. See Trail, equestrian.

Equine. Horse or other member of the horse family including mules and donkeys.

EV installed means a parking stall with an electric vehicle charging station.

EV ready means a parking stall containing an electrical outlet and conduit to allow for future installation of an electric vehicle charging station.

Façade means the exterior wall of a building exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons not within the building.

Fair. S ee Carnival.

Family means one or more individuals occupying a dwelling unit.

Farm Stands means a structure or portion thereof, where products offered for sale are grown or produced on site. Food preparation is prohibited except for food sampling or tasting.

Fence means an artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose or screen areas of land.

Festival means an organized series of events consisting of amusements which include, but are not limited to, live and prerecorded entertainment, performances, exhibitions, competitions, visual displays, and/or purchase of food, drink or merchandise.

Finished grade. See Grade, finished.

Fire chief, means the chief of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.

Fire district, means the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.

Flag lot. See Lot, flag.

Floor area, gross, means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of average floors of a building measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of a wall separating two buildings, but not including interior parking space, loading space for motor vehicles, or any space where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than six feet.

Floor area ratio means the ratio between gross floor area of the primary structure(s) on a site and gross site area. It includes all occupiable floors of a building, making it a three-dimensional unit of measure.

For example, a multi-story building with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet on a 50,000 square foot lot will have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 2.0. The following are examples of how a building with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet can be configured on a 50,000 square foot lot to achieve a FAR of 2.0.

See Figure 17.140.020-6 (Floor Area Ratio).

FIGURE 17.140.020-6 FLOOR AREA RATIO

Food facility, mobile means a kitchen within a licensed and operable motor vehicle or trailer whose method of operation is temporary and may be transient or in a static location and involves the preparation and sale of food and/or nonalcoholic beverages in a ready-to-consume state for consumption either on or off the premises, but not within the motor vehicle and/or trailer.

Food facility, temporary means a food facility that operates at a fixed location for the duration of an approved community event and only as a part of the community event.

Food truck. See Food facility, mobile.

Frontage means the side of a lot abutting a street, the front lot line, except the side of a corner lot.

Front lot line. See Lot line, front.

Front wall. See Wall, front.

Fuel pump means equipment that transfers various petroleum-based fuels from underground tanks to vehicles and includes equipment for conducting payment.

Fuel island means an area where the fuel pumps and minor amenities such as trash receptacles and window cleaning equipment/material are located
Fundraiser means an event held to solicit or generate financial support for a governmental or non-profit organization, or an individual.

Gated community means a developed area with roads and sidewalks that have gates to control the movement of traffic and people into and out of the area.

Garage. Any building with a permanent roof, enclosed on three sides with a garage door on the fourth side that is built and used for the purpose of storage/parking of automobiles, recreational vehicles (RVs), or off-road vehicles.

Garbage means animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, storage, sale, preparation, cooking, and serving of foods.

General plan means the general plan of the city, including all maps, reports, and related plan elements adopted by the city council.

Glare means the effect produced by brightness sufficient to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility.

Grade means:
• The lowest horizontal elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk at a point where height is to be measured.
• The degree of rise or descent of a sloping surface.

Grade, finished, means the final elevation of the ground surface after development.

Grade, natural, means the elevation of the ground surface in its natural state before man-made alterations.

Grading means any stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling of earth or land, including the land in its cut or filled condition.

Grading, contour, means a grading concept designed to result in earth forms and contours which resemble natural terrain characteristics, with generally curving, non-linear slope banks having variations in the slope ratios of the horizontal and vertical curves.

Greenbelt means an open area, which may be cultivated or maintained in a natural state, surrounding development or used as a buffer between land uses or to mark the edge of an urban or developed area.

Green roof means a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation planted over a waterproofing membrane.

Gross floor area. See Floor area, gross.

Guesthouse means an attached or detached accessory structure used as sleeping quarters for guests of the occupants of the main dwelling and: (a) contains no kitchen or cooking facilities; (b) is clearly subordinate and incidental to the principal residence on the same site; and (c) is not rented or leased, whether compensation be direct or indirect.

Hardscape means the part of a building’s grounds consisting of structures, such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways, made with hard materials. Examples of desirable hardscape examples are included in Figure 17.140.020-7 (Hardscape Examples).

FIGURE 17.140.020-7 HARDSCAPE EXAMPLES

Haunted house means a temporary use where the primary activity occurs in a facility or structure defined as a “Special Amusement Building” by the California Fire Code.

Height means the vertical distance of a structure measured from the average elevation of the finished grade within 20 feet of the structure to the highest point of the structure. See Building height.

Homeowners association means a private organization composed of residents within a project who own in common certain property and shall be responsible for the maintenance and management of certain commonly owned property.

Improvement means any item which becomes part of, placed upon, or is affixed to real estate.

Interior lot. See Lot, interior.

Key lot. See Lot, key.

Kitchen means any room, all or any part of which is designed and/or used for cooking and the preparation of food.

Landscaping means an area devoted to or developed and maintained predominantly with native or exotic plant materials including turf (natural or synthetic), ground cover, trees, shrubs, and other plant materials.

Land use means a description of how land (real estate) is occupied or utilized.

Loading space means an off-street space or berth on the same lot with a building or contiguous to a group of buildings for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials.

Local feeder trail. See Trail, local feeder.

Lot means any parcel of real property approved by a record of survey, plat, parcel map, subdivision map, or certificate of compliance, or any parcel legally created or established pursuant to the applicable zoning or subdivision regulations in effect prior to the effective date of application of this Code to such parcel.

Lot area means the net horizontal area within bounding lot lines after dedication.

Lot, corner, means a lot or parcel of land abutting upon two or more streets at their intersection, or upon two parts of the same street forming an interior angle of less than 135 degrees.

Lot coverage means the area of a lot covered by buildings including eaves greater than 24 inches, projecting balconies, and similar features but excluding ground-level paving, landscaping, open recreational facilities, and lattice patio covers. See Figure 17.140.020-8 (Lot Coverage).

FIGURE 17.140.020-8 LOT COVERAGE

Lot depth means the horizontal distance between the midpoint of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line.

Lot, flag, means a lot or parcel of land shaped like a flag; the staff is a narrow strip of land providing vehicular and pedestrian access to a street, with the bulk of the property lying to the rear of other lots.

Lot, interior, means a lot other than a corner lot.

FIGURE 17.140.020-9 LOT TYPES

Lot, key, means the first interior lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot, the front line of which is a continuation of the side line of the reversed corner lot, exclusive of the width of an alley, and fronting on the street within intersects or intercepts the street upon which the corner lot fronts.

Lot line means a line bounding a lot.

Lot line, front, means a lot line parallel to the street. On a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street or the line designated as the front lot line by a subdivision or parcel map.

Lot line, rear, means a lot line that is opposite and the most distant from the front lot line. In the case of an irregular-shaped lot, a line ten feet in length within the lot that is parallel to and at the maximum distance from the front lot line.

Lot, reverse corner, means a lot or parcel the rear of which abuts the side of another lot.

Lot, through, means a lot or parcel with frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets.

Lot width means the horizontal distance between side lot lines, measured at the front setback line.

Mobile automotive-related uses means any activity conducted for compensation that involves minor vehicle repair including battery replacement, brake part replacement, minor tune-up, change of oil and filter, repair of flat tire, lubrication, auto glass repair and replacement, and other similar operations as determined by the planning director, but shall not include major automobile repair or maintenance, such as body or painting work of vehicle or vehicle parts.

Mobile car washing and detailing means any activity conducted for compensation that involves the washing of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, or any other vehicle, and which is moved from one location to another, such as to serve customers at their residences or places of work.

Temporary car washes (e.g., fundraising activities) are not part of this use classification.

Mobile hot food truck event means a special occasion involving one or more mobile hot food trucks on private property in compliance with required criteria for an approved temporary use permit. Mobile hot food trucks are defined in Vehicle Code § 670 as any vehicle that is equipped and used for retail sales of prepared, prepackaged or unprepared, unpackaged food or foodstuffs of any kind.

Natural grade. See Grade, natural.

Noise means any undesirable audible sound.

Noise level means the A-weighted sound pressure level in decibels obtained by using a sound level meter at slow response with a reference pressure of 20 microPascals. The unit of measurement shall be designated as dBA.

Noise, simple tone, or pure tone noise means a noise characterized by the presence of a predominant frequency or frequencies such as might be produced by whistle or hum.

Noise zone means any defined area or region of a generally consistent land use.

Nonconforming means a building, structure, or portion thereof, or use of building or land which does not conform to the regulations of this Code and which lawfully existed at the time the regulations became effective through adoption, revision, or amendment.

Nonconforming lot means a lot, the area, dimensions, or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment of this Code, but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision, or amendment to conform to the present requirements of the district.

Nonconforming structure means a structure or building, the size, dimensions, or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment to this Code, but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision, or amendment, to conform to the present requirements of the district.

Nonconforming use means a use or activity which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment of this Code, but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision, or amendment, to conform to the present requirements of the district.

Open space means any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated, designated, or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space. Does not include area covered by buildings or accessory structures (except recreational structures), paved areas (except recreational facilities), proposed and existing public and private streets or driveways, and school sites.

Open space, common, means open space within a project owned, designed, and set aside for use by all occupants of the project or by occupants of a designated portion of the project. Common open space is not dedicated to the public and is owned and maintained by a private organization made up of the open space users. Common open space includes common recreation facilities, open landscaped areas, waterways, greenbelts, but excludes pavement or driveway areas or parkway landscaping within the public right-of- way.

Open space, private, means open space directly adjoining the units or building which is intended for the private enjoyment of the occupants of the unit or building. Private open space shall in some manner be defined such that its boundaries are evident. Private open space includes private patios or balconies and front, rear, or side yards on a lot designed for single-family detached or attached housing.

Open space, usable, means outdoor or unenclosed area on the ground or on a roof, balcony, deck, porch, or terrace designed and accessible for outdoor living, recreation, pedestrian access, or landscaping, but excluding parking facilities, driveways, utility, or service areas.

Outdoor entertainment, live means performances presented by performers, which include, but are not limited to, theatre performances, musical theatre, opera, dance and/or music.

Overhang means:
• The part of a roof or wall that extends beyond the façade of a lower wall. • The portion of a vehicle extending beyond the wheel stops or curb.

Overlay district means a district established by this title which may be applied to a lot or portion thereof only in combination with a base district.

Parapet means the extension of the main walls of a building above the roof level.

Parcel means a lot or tract of land.

Parking area means any public or private land area designed and used for parking motor vehicles including parking lots, garages, private driveways, and legally designated areas of public streets.

Parking bay means the parking module consisting of one or two rows of parking spaces and the aisle from which motor vehicles enter and leave the spaces.

Parking lot means an off-street, ground-level area, usually surfaced and improved, for the temporary storage of motor vehicles.

Parking space means a space for the parking of a motor vehicle within a public or private parking area.

Parking Study describes a report prepared by a qualified traffic/parking engineer for review and acceptance by the director of engineering services/city engineer and planning director that analyzes the amount of parking proposed for a site relative to the parking demand generated by a proposed use(s). The report may include calculations and recommendations for reducing the number of parking spaces for a proposed use(s) and an analysis of shared on-site parking. The report may include parking counts of vehicles parked in an area during selected days and times to evaluate the ratio of available parking spaces to the number of vehicles parked . A parking study may also provide details on any recommended transportation demand management measures.

Performance standards means a set of criteria or limits relating to nuisance elements which a particular use or process may not exceed.

Perimeter means the boundaries or borders of a lot, tract, or parcel of land.

Permit means written governmental permission issued by an authorized official, empowering the holder thereof to do some act not forbidden by law, but not allowed without such authorization.

Phase means any contiguous part or portion of a project which is developed as a unit in the same time period.

Planning director means the director of the planning department of the city; shall include his or her deputies or designees.

Planning entitlement means a permit or other approval required for land use and development purposes to determine compliance with applicable zoning and development regulations, as well as planning and zoning laws.

Policies and procedures manual means the document adopted by resolution of the City Council setting forth the administrative policies and procedures that govern the Transfer of Development Rights Program and the TDR Authority.

Portable recreational equipment means a vehicular unit designed and used for recreational or sporting purposes, but not for temporary dwelling. Examples include, but shall not be limited to, boat, trailer, golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, sand buggy, dune buggy, utility terrain vehicle (side by side), personal watercraft or similar equipment.

Principal use. See Use, principal.

Private open space. See Open space, private.

Private street. See Street, private.

Project means the total development within the boundaries as defined on the development plan.

Public street. See Street, public.

Pure tone noise. See Noise, simple tone.

Rear yard. See Yard, rear.

Receiving site means a privately or publicly-owned parcel or parcels where it has been determined that existing and planned urban services and infrastructure can accommodate additional development with the purchase of Transfer of Development Rights Credits.

Recreational vehicle. See Vehicle, recreational.

Recreation room. See Room, recreation.

Recycling means the series of activities by which materials that would otherwise be disposed of are collected, separated, or processed and used in the form of raw materials.

Regional trail. See Trail, regional.

Repair means the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance.

Required yard area. See Yard area, required.

Residential development credit means the right to construct one additional residential dwelling unit above the base density through the use of a transfer of development rights.

Residential development right means the residential development rights permitted on a parcel or parcels under the base density of the general plan and the title, measured in maximum dwelling units per acre based on gross acreage.

Reverse corner lot. See Lot, reverse corner.

Right-of-way means a strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, forced dedication, prescription, or condemnation and intended to be occupied or occupied by a road, crosswalk, railroad, electric transmission lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line, sanitary storm sewer, and other similar uses.

Rodeo means an exhibition or contest event which includes, but is not limited to, riding of broncos, calf roping, and wrestling of steers.

Room, recreation, means a single room in a main building or in an accessory building designed and/or used exclusively for recreational purposes by the occupants or guests of the premises.

Screened means shielded, concealed, and effectively hidden from view by a person standing at ground level on an abutting site, or outside the area, screened by a fence, wall, hedge, berm, or similar architectural or landscape feature that is at least 90 percent view obscuring.

Sending site means a privately or publicly-owned parcel or parcels where, at the property owner’s discretion, the underlying development rights of which may be severed, and sold upon review and approval of the TDR Authority.

Setback means the area between the setback line and property line. The Code uses several types of setbacks as illustrated below in Figure 17.140.020-10 (Types of Setbacks).

FIGURE 17.140.020-10 TYPES OF SETBACKS

Setback line means a line within a lot parallel to and measured from a corresponding lot line, forming the boundary of a required yard and governing the placement of structures and uses on the lot.

FIGURE 17.140.020-11 SETBACK LINE LOCATION

Shelter (animal shelter). As it relates to Chapter 17.88, A structure or environment, adequate to the species of animal, which provides protection from adverse weather conditions and predators (e.g., chicken coop, rabbit hutch, barn, etc.). Shelters must be covered, properly ventilated, and designed to be easily accessed, cleaned, and maintained.

Side yard. See Yard, side.

Simple tone noise. See Noise, simple tone.

Site area means the net horizontal area included within the boundary lines of a site, not including the area within the established right-of-way of a public street, future public street, or railroad, or any other area dedicated or to be dedicated for a public use.

Site plan means a plan, prepared to scale, showing accurately and with complete dimensioning all of the buildings, structures, and uses and the exact manner of development proposed for a specific parcel of land.

Slope means the degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal, usually expressed in percentage or degrees.

Smoke shop means any retail business establishment where at least fifty percent (50%) of product display is for smoking products, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, electronic smoking devices, vaping E-liquids and supplies, and smoking supplies and accessories. A smoke shop does not include commercial cannabis activity.

Solar access means a property owner’s right to have sunlight shine on his or her property.

Sound level meter means an instrument meeting American National Standard Institute’s standard S1.4- 1971 for Type 2 sound level meters or an instrument and the associated recording and analyzing equipment which will provide equivalent data.

Sound pressure means a sound pressure level of a sound, in decibels, as defined in American National Standard Institute’s standards 51.20-1962 and 51.13-1921; that is, 20 times the logarithm to the base ten of the ratio of the pressure of the sound to a reference pressure, which reference pressure shall be explicitly stated.

Sporting event, outdoor means an activity, exhibition or contest of physical exertion and skill conducted outside of an enclosed building, field, park or stadium.

Stacking area means the area provided for vehicles waiting for drive-through service that is physically separated from other on-site traffic circulation.

Story means that portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of any floor next above it, or if there be no floor above it, then the space between such floor and ceiling next above it.

Street means any public or private thoroughfare with a width of 20 feet or more which affords a primary means of access to abutting property.

Street, private, means a street in private ownership, not dedicated as a public street, which provides the principal means of vehicular access to a property and not to be construed to mean driveways, alleys, or parking areas.

Street, public, means a street owned and maintained by the city, the county, or the state. The term includes streets offered for dedication which have been improved or for which a bonded improvement agreement is in effect.

Structural alteration means any change in the supporting members of a structure such as the bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams, or girders.

Structure means anything constructed or built. An edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.

Structure, accessory, means a subordinate building which is incidental and not attached to the main building or use on the same lot. If an accessory building is attached to the main building or if the roof is a continuation of the main building roof, the accessory building shall be considered an addition to the main building. Includes structures regardless of whether a building permit is required, including, but not limited to, enclosed and unenclosed patios, barns, guesthouses, accessory dwelling units, garages, carports, storage buildings/sheds, trellis, gazebos, decks, and real or artificial rockscapes.

Structure, temporary, means a structure without any foundation or footings and which is removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected has ceased.

Tasting Room means a business offering on-site and off-site wine sales which might include food service limited to hors d-oeuvres and prepackaged gourmet foods and other retail sales associated merchandise including gift baskets. Entertainment restricted to unamplified live music may be included as part of the use.

Temporary st
ructure. See Structure, temporary.

Temporary use. See Use, temporary.

Through lot. See Lot, through.

Tobacco paraphernalia means any instrument or paraphernalia that is designed for the smoking or ingestion of lawful tobacco products including without limitation cigarette papers, cigarette wrappers, cigar wrappers, blunt wraps, pips, holders, clips, and cigarette rolling machines.

Tobacco product means any substance containing tobacco or derived from tobacco and any substance used in electronic cigarette and vaping devices including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, e-juice, e- liquid, e-nicotine, smoke juice, pipe tobacco, rolling tobacco, hookah tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, snus, nicotine gel, nicotine lollipops, or any other preparation of tobacco.

Tot lot means an improved and equipped play area for small children usually up to elementary school age.

Trail, community, means a trail, generally 20 feet in width, which is a segment of a planned trail system, intended to link local feeder trails with the regional trail system, and designed and improved for riding and hiking purposes.

Trail, equestrian, means a trail which is a segment of a planned trail system designed, improved, and intended to be used for horseback riding purposes.

Trail, local feeder, means a trail, generally 15 feet in width, which is a segment of a planned trail system, intended to provide access to the rear of residential lots from the community or regional trail system, and designed and improved for riding and hiking purposes.

Trail, regional, means a trail, generally 30 feet in width and located along flood control and utility corridors, intended to connect residential areas with regional parks, scenic canyons, the national forest, and other major open spaces, and designed and improved for riding, hiking, and bicycling purposes.

Transfer of Development Rights or TDR Authority means the entity established and given authority by the City to implement the transfer of development rights program established by this chapter. The TDR Authority may be operated by the City for the purpose of overseeing and facilitating the buying, selling of development rights between private parties.

Unit, accessory dwelling means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same parcel as a single-family or multi-family dwelling is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
• An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code. • A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.

Usable open space. See Open space, usable.

Use means the conduct of an activity, or the performance of a function or operation, on a site or in a building or facility.

Use, accessory, means a use which is incidental to, and customarily associated with, a specified principal use and which meets the applicable conditions set forth in this title.

Use, allowed, means a use listed by the regulation of any particular district as a permitted use within that district and permitted therein as a matter of right when conducted in accord with the regulations established by this zoning code.

Use, conditional, means a use listed by the regulations of any particular district as a conditional use within that district and allowable therein, solely on a discretionary and conditional basis, subject to development/design review or to a conditional use permit, and to all other regulations established by this Code.

Use, principal, means a use which fulfills a primary function of a household, establishment, institution, or other entity.

Use, temporary, means a use established for a fixed period of time with the intent to discontinue such use upon the expiration of the time period.

Value means the value of a building shall be the estimated cost to replace the building in kind based on current replacement costs.

Vehicle means a self-propelled device using fossil fuels, electrical energy, or other energy source by which persons or property may be moved upon a highway, excepting a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

Vehicle, recreational, means a vehicle towed or self-propelled on its own chassis or attached to the chassis of another vehicle with provisions for sleeping, cooking and/or sanitation designed or used for temporary dwelling, recreational, or sporting purposes. Examples include, but shall not be limited to, motor home, travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler, mounted camper, camping trailer, converted trucks and buses provided that such vehicles are not commercial vehicles or used for commercial purposes.

Wall, front, means the nearest wall of a building or other structure to the street upon which the building faces, but excluding cornices, canopies, eaves, or any other architectural embellishments.

Water feature means a detached structure typically used for decorative or landscaped design purposes such as fountain, water wall, bird bath and similar features.

Yard means an open space that lies between the principal or accessory building or buildings and the nearest lot line.

FIGURE 17.140.020-12 YARD AREAS

Yard area, required, means the required yard area (front, interior side, street side, and/or rear) of a lot is the horizontal area between the property line and the minimum setback distance for the respective yard.

Yard, corner side, or street side means a side yard which faces a public street on a corner lot and extending from the front yard to the rear yard.

Yard, front, means a yard extending the full width of the lot between the front lot line (measured from property line) and a line parallel thereto and passing through the nearest point of the building.

Yard, rear, means a yard extending the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and a line parallel thereto. For through lots, if a future street right-of-way has been established, such measurement shall be from the future street right-of-way line.

Yard, interior side, means a yard between the side lot line and a line parallel thereto and extending from the front yard to the rear yard.

Zero lot line means the location of a building on a lot in such a manner that one or more of the building’s sides rest directly on a lot line. (Code 1980, § 17.126.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012; Ord. No. 858, § 4, 2013; Ord. No. 860, § 4, 2013; Ord. No. 881, § 4, 2015; Ord. No. 938, §§ 7—9, 2018; Ord. No. 948, § 5, 2019; Ord. No. 961, § 4, 2019)

Chapter 17.142 ADULT BUSINESS DEFINITIONS

17.142.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for unique terms used throughout this title that relate to adult businesses. This chapter is enacted with reference to the findings made in section 17.86.010. (Code 1980, § 17.128.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.142.020 Adult business definitions.

Adult bookstore means a commercial establishment which, as a regular and substantial part of its business, devotes inventory or product lines (the term “product line” refers to items which are all identical, such as numerous copies of the same book or periodical) or display, shelf, rack, table, stand, or floor area used for the display and sale of the following:
• Books, magazines, periodicals, or other printed matter, or photographs, films, motion pictures, videocassettes, slides, tapes, records, or other form of visual or audio representation which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; and/or
• Instruments, artificial devices, or paraphernalia which are designed for use in connection with specified sexual activities.

Adult cabaret means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar establishment during which a substantial portion of the total presentation time features live performances which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or by exposure of specified anatomical areas and/or feature films, motion pictures, videocassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas for observation by patrons.

Adult entertainment establishment means an adult entertainment establishment is any place of business in which one or more of the following activities are conducted:
• Adult motel or hotel. A hotel or motel, or similar commercial establishment offering public accommodations for any form of consideration which provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, motion pictures, videocassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions, a substantial portion of the total presentation time of which is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of “specified sexual activities” or “specified anatomical areas” for observation by patrons.
• Adult theater. A theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar commercial establishment either indoor or outdoor in nature which, for any form of consideration, regularly features live performances, a substantial portion of the total presentation time of which is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on “specified sexual activities” or “specified anatomical areas” for observation by patrons.

Establishment of an adult entertainment business. As used herein, to “establish” an adult entertainment business shall mean and include any of the following:
• The opening or commencement of operation of any such business as a new business.

• The conversion of any existing business, whether or not an adult entertainment business, to any adult entertainment business as described herein.
• The addition of any adult entertainment business as defined herein to any existing adult entertainment business if the addition results in enlargement of the place of business. For purposes of the paragraph, enlargement shall mean an increase in the size of the building within which the business is conducted by either construction or use of an adjacent building or any portion thereof, whether located on the same or an adjacent lot or parcel of land.

Specified anatomical areas. As used herein, the term “specified anatomical areas” means and includes any of the following:
• Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breast below a point immediately above the tops of the areola; or • Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.

Specified sexual activities. As used herein, the term “specified sexual activities” means and includes any of the following:
• The fondling or other erotic touching, actual or simulated, of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, or female breast; or
• Sex acts, actual or simulated, including acts of sexual intercourse, oral copulation, sodomy, or bestiality; or
• Masturbation, actual or simulated; or
• Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in any of the above.

Other adult entertainment business means any other business or commercial establishment not herein defined:
• Wherein for any form of consideration the establishment provides entertainment to patrons in which a substantial portion of the total presentation time is characterized by an emphasis on depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; or • Which devotes more than 50 percent of the total area used for display of its stock in trade to items, instruments, and paraphernalia that are describing or relating to specified sexual activities. (Code 1980, § 17.128.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

Chapter 17.144 DENSITY BONUS DEFINITIONS

17.144.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for unique terms used throughout this title that relate to density bonus. (Code 1980, § 17.130.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.144.020 Density bonus definitions.

Affordable rent means monthly housing expenses, including a reasonable allowance for utilities, for rental target units reserved for very low- or lower-income households, not exceeding the following calculations:
• Very low income. Fifty percent of the area median income for San Bernardino County, adjusted for household size, multiplied by 30 percent and divided by 12. • Lower income. Eighty percent of the area median income for San Bernardino County, adjusted for household size, multiplied by 30 percent and divided by 12.

Child care facility means a facility installed, operated, and maintained for the nonresidential care of children as defined under applicable state licensing requirements for the facility. Such facilities include, but are not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, school-age child care centers, or family day care homes as defined in this title.

Density bonus means a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zone and the land use element of the general plan.

Density bonus units means those residential units granted pursuant to the provisions of this title which exceed the otherwise maximum residential density for the development site.

Housing cost means the sum of actual or projected monthly payments for all of the following associated with for-sale target units: principal and interest on a mortgage loan, including any loan insurance fees, property taxes and assessments, fire and casualty insurance, property maintenance and repairs, homeowner association fees, and a reasonable allowance for utilities. Adjustments should be made as necessary for down payment assistance.

Housing development means one or more groups of projects for residential units planned for construction in the city. Includes a subdivision or common interest development as defined in Civil Code § 1351, residential units or unimproved residential lots, the rehabilitation of existing multi-family dwellings where the rehabilitation would result in a net increase in available units, and the conversion and rehabilitation of an existing commercial building to residential use.

Lower-income household means a household whose income does not exceed the lower income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and periodically updated by the state department of housing and community development pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 50079.5.

Maximum residential density means the maximum number of residential units permitted by the city’s general plan land use element and this title at the time of application.

Moderate-income household means a household whose income does not exceed the moderate income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and periodically updated by the state department of housing and community development pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 50093.

Persons and families of moderate income means households whose income does not exceed the moderate income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and periodically updated by the state department of housing and community development pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 50093.

Senior citizen housing development means a residential development developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for senior citizens that has at least 25 dwelling units and complies with the requirements of Civil Code § 51.3.

Special needs means persons identified as having special needs related to any of the following:
• Mental health;
• Physical disabilities;
• Developmental disabilities, including, but not limited to, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism;
• The risk of homelessness; or
• Persons eligible for mental health services funded in whole or in part by the mental health services fund, created by Welfare and Institutions Code § 5890.

Target unit means a dwelling unit within a housing development which will be reserved for sale or rent to, and affordable to, very low- or lower-income households or qualifying senior residents.

Very low income household means a household whose income does not exceed the very low income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and periodically updated by the state department of

housing and community development pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 50105. (Code 1980, § 17.130.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

Chapter 17.146 HISTORIC RESOURCES DEFINITIONS

17.146.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for unique terms used throughout this title that relate to historic resources. (Code 1980, § 17.132.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.146.020 Historic resource definitions.

Alteration means any act or process that modifies a historic landmark or contributing resource that either:
(1) Requires a building permit and changes one or more of the features of a landscape or structure including, without limitation, the erection, construction, reconstruction, or relocation of any structure or any part of a structure; or
(2) Significantly changes any feature of a landscape or exterior of a structure that relates to its status as a historic landmark or contributing resource, regardless of whether such act or process requires a building permit.

Commission means the city historic preservation commission.

Conservation district means an area of the city designated as a conservation district pursuant to this chapter.

Contributing resource means any site, sign, structure, building, landscape, object, area, place, or feature within a conservation district that is either a separately designated historic landmark or designated as a resource that contributes to the district’s historic, cultural, or architectural significance.

Demolition means any act or process that destroys, in whole or in part, a building, structure, or site or permanently impairs its structural integrity.

Historic landmark means any structure any site, sign, structure, building, landscape, object, area, place, or feature designated as a Historic Landmark pursuant to this chapter.

Inventory of historic resources means the inventory adopted by the commission of potentially historic sites, structures, buildings, landscapes, areas, and places in the city.

Ordinary maintenance and repair means any work for which a building permit is not required by law the purpose and effect of which is to correct any deterioration of or damage to an improvement or natural feature or any part thereof and to restore the same to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration or damage.

Point of historic interest means a location designated as a point of historic interest pursuant to this chapter.

Register of historic resources means the inventory adopted by the commission of historic landmarks, points of historic interest, and conservation districts designated pursuant to this chapter.

Rehabilitation means the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural significance.

Restoration means the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period, which may include the limited and sensitive upgrade of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other Code-required work to make the property functional.

Secretary’s standards means the standards for the treatment of historic properties adopted by the United States Secretary of the Interior, and all guidelines adopted for the implementation of the same.

Small business means any office-type use that does not exceed 2,500 square feet, with no more than five employees.

State Historical Building Code means the California Health and Safety Code § 18950 et seq., and the California Historical Building Code, codified at part 8, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, as either of these may be amended from time to time. (Code 1980, § 17.132.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

Chapter 17.148 CANNABIS DEFINITIONS

17.148.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for unique terms used throughout this title that relate to cannabis. (Ord. No. 921 § 9, 2017)

17.148.020 Definitions.

Cannabis means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa Linnaeus, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin, whether crude or purified, extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. “Cannabis” also means the separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from cannabis. “Cannabis” includes cannabis that is used for medical, non-medical, or other purposes. “Cannabis” does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination. “Cannabis” also does not include industrial hemp, as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 11018.5.

Cannabis product means cannabis that has undergone a process whereby the plant material has been transformed into a concentrate, including, but not limited to, concentrated cannabis, or an edible or topical product containing cannabis or concentrated cannabis and other ingredients.

Commercial cannabis activity means the cultivation, possession, manufacture, distribution, processing, storing, laboratory testing, packaging, labeling, transportation, delivery or sale of cannabis and cannabis product for medical, non-medical, or any other purpose and includes the activities of any business licensed by the state or other government entity under Division 10 of the California Business and Professions Code, or any provision of state law that regulates the licensing of cannabis businesses.

Commercial cannabis activity does not include the cultivation, possession, storage, manufacturing, or transportation of cannabis by a qualified patient for his or her personal medical use so long as the qualified patient does not provide, donate, sell or distribute cannabis to any other person. Commercial cannabis activity also does not include the cultivation, possession, storage, manufacturing, transportation, donation or provision of cannabis by a primary caregiver, exclusively for the personal medical purposes of no more than five specified qualified patients for whom he or she is the primary caregiver, but who does not receive remuneration for these activities except for compensation in full compliance with California Health and Safety Code section 11362.765.

Commercial cannabis use means the use of any property for commercial cannabis activity.

Compassionate Use Act means the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 (Proposition 215), codified as California Health and Safety Code section 11362.5.

Concentrated cannabis means manufactured cannabis that has undergone a process to concentrate one or more active cannabinoids, thereby increasing the product’s potency. Resin from granular trichomes from a cannabis plant is a concentrate.

Cultivation means any activity involving the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, or trimming of cannabis.

Delivery means the commercial transfer of cannabis or cannabis products to a customer. “Delivery” also includes the use by a retailer of any technology platform owned and controlled by the retailer.

Distribution means the procurement, sale, and transport of cannabis and cannabis products between entities licensed under Division 10 of the California Business and Professions Code, as the same may be amended from time to time.

Fully enclosed and secure structure means a space within a building, greenhouse or other structure which has a complete roof enclosure supported by connecting walls extending from the ground to the roof, which is secure against unauthorized entry, provides complete visual screening, and which is accessible only through one or more lockable doors and inaccessible to minors.

Indoor means within a fully enclosed and secure structure.

Manufacture means to compound, blend, extract, infuse, or otherwise make or prepare a cannabis product.

MAUCRSA means the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act as codified in Division 10 of the Business and Professions Code, as the same may be amended from time to time.

Medical Marijuana Program means California Health and Safety Code sections 11362.7 through 11362.83, as such statutes may be amended from time to time.

Outdoors means any location that is not within a fully enclosed and secure structure.

Person means any natural person, firm, corporation, association, club, society, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, collective, cooperative, coop, non-profit, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other organization, group or entity or combination of organizations or entities of any kind whatsoever, however formed, as well as trustees, heirs, executors, administrators, and/or assigns, and shall also include any owner, operator, manager, proprietor, employee, agent, officer, volunteer, salesperson, trustees, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. The term “person” shall also include all persons who have an ownership or leasehold interest in any real property, premises and/or structures in which commercial cannabis activity is occurring.

Primary caregiver shall have the same meaning as is defined in California Health and Safety Code section 11362.7(d), as the same may be amended from time to time.

Private residence means a house, an apartment unit, condominium, or other similar dwelling that is lawfully used as a residence.

Qualified patient means a person who is entitled to the protections of California Health and Safety Code section 11362.5, as the same may be amended from time to time, but who does not have an identification card. (Ord. No. 921 § 9, 2017)

Chapter 17.150 SIGN DEFINITIONS

17.150.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for unique terms used throughout this title that relate to signs. (Code 1980, § 17.136.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.150.020 Sign definitions.

Abandoned sign means any display or sign remaining in place or not maintained for a period of 90 days which no longer identifies an ongoing business, product, or service available on the premises where the display or sign is located or where the building, business, or establishment to which the display or sign is related has ceased operation. For purposes of this definition, abandonment for the applicable period shall be deemed conclusive evidence of abandonment regardless of the property, business, or sign owner’s intent.

Awning means a roof-like cover that projects from the wall of a building for the purpose of shielding a doorway or window from the elements.

Blade sign. See Undercanopy sign.

Building-attached sign means a sign placed on a wall, awning, canopy, parapet, or a blade bracket. Also see Wall Sign. See Figure 17.150.020-1 (Permanent Building-Attached Signs).

FIGURE 17.150.020-1 PERMANENT BUILDING-ATTACHED SIGNS

Canopy sign means any sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover (excluding a marquee) over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area.

See Figure 17.150.020-1 (Permanent Building-Attached Signs).

Can sign means a sign which contains all the text and/or logo symbols within a single enclosed cabinet that is mounted to a wall or other surface. See Figure 17.150.020-2 (Other Sign Types).

FIGURE 17.150.020-2 OTHER SIGN TYPES (image not viewable)

Changeable copy sign means a sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged manually without altering the face or surface of the sign. A sign on which the message or characters change more than 12 times per day shall be considered an animated sign and not a changeable copy sign for purposes of this title. See Figure 17.150.020-2 (Other Sign Types).

Channel letters means individual letters that are independently mounted to a wall or other surface and internally illuminated with a covered face. The “air space” between the letters is not part of the sign structure but rather of the building façade. A logo may also be considered a channel letter provided it is clearly distinguishable from other sign elements. See Figure 17.150.020-2 (Other Sign Types).

Commercial message means any sign, wording, logo, or other representation that names or advertises a business, product, service, or other commercial activity.

Community directional wayfinding sign means an off-premises sign located on a public street or public way that is part of a city-sponsored and coordinated program for the purpose of providing tourists, travelers, and others of the public ways in the city with information and guidance concerning public accommodations, facilities, commercial services, and points of scenic, cultural, historic, educational, recreational, religious interest, and other local community destinations as designated and recognized by a city program.

Copy means the words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign.

Directional sign means any sign intended to be permanently affixed and utilized only for the purpose of indicating the direction of any object, place, or area.

Directory sign means a pedestrian-oriented sign that identifies or lists the names and locations of tenants at a multi-tenant site.

Electronic message sign means an electronic sign, typically comprising a liquid crystal diode (LCD), light-emitting diode (LED), plasma, or other digital illuminated display that contains one or more messages. An electronic message sign is different from an illuminated sign in that the illumination of the display creates the message, rather than an internal or external light source illuminating the message. See Figure 17.150.020-2 (Other Sign Types).

Exempt sign means a sign which is not subject to a sign permit.

Flag sign means a sign made of fabric or other similar non-rigid material supported or anchored along only one edge or supported or anchored at only two corners.

Freestanding sign means a permanent sign that is self-supporting in a fixed location and not attached to a building. A freestanding sign can be connected or attached to a sign structure, fence, or wall that is not an integral part of a building. Freestanding signs include, but are not limited to, monument signs, pole signs, and pylon signs. See Figure 17.150.020-3 (Permanent Freestanding Signs).

FIGURE 17.150.020-3 PERMANENT FREESTANDING SIGNS

Ground sign means a temporary freestanding sign including, but not limited to, portable signs such as A- frame signs.

Handheld sign means a sign which is not permanently or temporarily attached to the ground or to a permanent structure, and which is designed to be transported or carried by an individual.

Illuminated sign means a sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of illuminating the sign; includes signs made from neon or other gas tube(s) that are bent to form letters, symbols, or other shapes. An illuminated sign excludes electronic message signs, which are separately defined.

Inflatable balloon sign means a sign consisting of balloons and inflatables made of metallic and/or cloth material, regardless of the size that is used, for the purpose of attracting attention.

Linear frontage means the horizontal distance measured along the building frontage facing the street. In cases where a business has no building frontage facing a street, the building frontage with the primary business entrance shall be considered the primary building frontage (e.g., an entrance facing a courtyard).

For multi-tenant buildings, ground floor tenants may have their primary frontage determined independently for the rest of the building based on the aforementioned rules.

Menu/order board sign means a sign installed in a drive-through facility and oriented so as to be visible primarily by drive-through customers.

Monument sign means a freestanding sign no more than eight feet in height which is detached from a building and having a support structure that is a solid-appearing base constructed of a permanent material, such as concrete block or brick. All other freestanding sign types not meeting the definition of a monument sign shall be either a pole sign or a pylon sign. See Figure 17.150.020-3 (Permanent Freestanding Signs).

Mural means a hand-produced work of visual art that is tiled or painted by hand directly upon or affixed directly to an exterior wall of a building. Murals are of a noncommercial nature. A mural does not include the following:
• Mechanically produced or computer-generated prints or images, including but not limited to digitally printed vinyl;
• Murals containing electrical or mechanical components; or • Changing image murals.

Noncommercial sign means a sign that displays noncommercial speech, e.g., commentary or advocacy on topics of public debate and concern.

Nonconforming sign means a sign lawfully erected that does not comply with the provisions of this title.

Off-site sign means a sign that directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than where the sign is located. This definition shall include, but is not limited to, billboards, posters, panels, painted bulletins, and similar advertising displays. An off-site sign meets any one of the following criteria and includes only commercial messages:
• A permanent structure sign which is used for the display of off-site commercial messages; • A permanent structure which constitutes a principal, separate, or secondary use, as opposed to an accessory use, of the parcel on which it is located; or • An outdoor sign used as advertising for hire, e.g., on which display space is made available to parties other than the owner or operator of the sign or occupant of the parcel (not including those who rent space from the sign owner, when such space is on the same parcel or is the same development as the sign), in exchange for a rent, fee, or other consideration.

On-site sign means a sign which directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered upon the lot or parcel on which the sign is placed. In the case of multiple-tenant commercial or industrial development, a sign is considered on-site whenever it is located anywhere within the development. In the case of a duly approved uniform sign program, a sign anywhere within the area controlled by the program may be considered on-site when placed at any location within the area controlled by the program.

Painted sign means a sign that comprises only paint applied on a building or structure.

Pedestrian traffic sign means a sign designed and located for the primary purpose of pedestrian viewing and direction (e.g., undercanopy sign, pedestrian access sign).

Pennant means any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, attached to a rope, wire, or string, usually in a series, designed to move in the wind and attract attention.

Permanent sign means a sign that is entirely constructed out of durable materials, is fixed in place, and is intended to exist for more than 120 days.

Projecting sign means a sign attached to and extending outward from the face of a building. Includes, but is not limited to, a blade sign, bracket sign, or marquee sign. See Figure 17.150.020-1 (Permanent Building-Attached Signs).

Pushpin letter sign means a sign comprising individual letters that are independently mounted to a wall or other surface. Such sign may be illuminated by an external light source, such as pendant lighting. The “air space” between the letters is not part of the sign structure but rather of the building façade. See Figure

17.150.020-2 (Other Sign Types).

Real estate sign means a temporary sign advertising the sale or lease of real property. The sign may include the identification and contact information of the person and/or company handling such sale, lease, or rent.

Roof sign means a sign erected, constructed, painted, or placed upon or over a roof or parapet wall of a building and which is wholly or partly supported by the building or roof structure.

Sign means any device, structure, fixture, or placard displaying graphics, symbols, and/or written copy for the primary purpose of communicating with the public. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following do not fall within the definition of a “sign”:
• Interior signs. Signs or other visual communicative devices that are located entirely within a building or other enclosed structure and are not visible from the exterior thereof, or located at least three feet from the window on the interior of the structure. • Architectural features. Decorative or architectural features of buildings (not including lettering, trademarks, or moving parts).
• Symbols embedded in architecture. Symbols of noncommercial organizations or concepts including, but not limited to, religious or political symbols, when such are permanently integrated into the structure of a building; the definition also includes foundation stones and cornerstones. • Personal appearance. Items or devices of personal apparel, decoration, or appearance, including, but not limited to, tattoos, makeup, wigs, costumes, and masks (but not including commercial mascots).
• Manufacturers’ marks. Marks on tangible products that identify the maker, seller, provider, or product and which customarily remain attached to the product even after sale. • Fireworks, candles, and artificial lighting. The legal use of fireworks, candles, and artificial lighting not otherwise regulated by this title.
• Mass transit graphics. Graphic images mounted on trains or duly licensed mass transit vehicles that legally pass through the city.
• Vehicle and vessel insignia. As shown on street-legal vehicles and properly licensed watercraft: license plates, license plate frames, registration insignia, noncommercial messages, messages relating to the business of which the vehicle or vessel is an instrument or tool (not including general advertising), and messages relating to the proposed sale, lease, or exchange of the vehicle or vessel.
• Gravestones and grave markers.
• News racks and newsstands.
• Shopping carts, golf carts, and horse-drawn carriages. • Vending machines that do not display off-site commercial messages or general advertising messages.
• Graphic images that are visible only from above, such as those visible only from airplanes or helicopters, but only if not visible from the street surface or public right-of-way.

• Holiday and cultural observance decorations that are on display for not more than 45 calendar days per year (per parcel or use) and which do not include commercial advertising messages.

Sign face means that area or portion of a sign on which copy is intended to be placed.

Subdivision directional sign means a temporary or otherwise limited-term sign for the purpose of providing direction for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic to the new home sale of multiple lots or dwelling units with a single builder within a master planned community, including both single-family and multi-family for-sale products. All other home sales signs are included within the definition of “real estate sign.”
Temporary sign means a structure or device used for the public display of visual messages or images, which is easily installed with or without common hand tools and which is not intended or suitable for long-term or permanent display (e.g., less than 90 days), due to lightweight or flimsy construction materials. Examples include banners, flags, or similar ground mounted nonpermanent signs made of paper, cloth, canvas, lightweight fabric, or other non-rigid material, with or without frames.

Undercanopy sign means a pedestrian-oriented sign hung from underneath a canopy roof, awning, porch or extended out from a building façade. See Figure 17.150.020-1 (Permanent Building-Attached Signs).

Wall sign means a sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of such wall. See Figure 17.150.020-1 (Permanent Building-Attached Signs).

Window sign means any permanent or temporary sign, picture, letter, character, or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or service that is placed upon and/or inside and/or within three feet of a window for the purpose of being visible from the exterior of the window. See Figure 17.150.020-1 (Permanent Building-Attached Signs). (Code 1980, § 17.136.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012; Ord. No. 858 § 4, 2013; Ord. No. 860 § 4, 2013)

Chapter 17.152 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEFINITIONS

17.152.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for unique terms used throughout this title that relate to wireless communications facilities. (Code 1980, § 17.140.010; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

17.152.020 Wireless communications definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Antenna means a device used in wireless communications which radiates and/or receives commercial cellular, personal communication service, and/or data radio signals. “Antenna” shall not include any satellite dish antenna or any antenna utilized for amateur radio, citizens band radio, television, AM/FM, or shortwave radio reception purposes.

Base Station. A structure or equipment at a fixed location that enables Commission-licensed or authorized wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network. The term does not encompass a tower as defined in this subpart or any equipment associated with a tower. (i) The term includes, but is not limited to, equipment associated with wireless communications services such as private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services such as microwave backhaul.

(ii) The term includes, but is not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration (including Distributed Antenna Systems and small-cell networks). (iii) The term includes any structure other than a tower that, at the time the relevant application is filed with the State or local government under this section, supports or houses equipment described in paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this definition that has been reviewed and approved under the applicable zoning or siting process, or under another State or local regulatory review process, even if the structure was not built for the sole or primary purpose of providing such support. (iv) The term does not include any structure that, at the time the relevant application is filed with the State or local government under this section, does not support or house equipment described in paragraphs (i)-(ii) of this section.

Building-mounted means mounted to the side of a building, to the façade of a building, or to the side of another structure such as a water tank, church steeple, freestanding sign, utility tower, light pole, or similar structure, but not to include the roof of any structure.

Cellular means an analog or digital wireless communication technology that is based on a system of interconnected neighboring cell sites.

Collocated means the locating of wireless communications equipment from more than one provider on a single wireless communication facility.

Eligible Facilities Request. Any request for modification of an existing tower or base station that does not substantially change the physical dimensions of such tower or base station, involving:
(i) Collocation of new transmission equipment;
(ii) Removal of transmission equipment; or
(iii) Replacement of transmission equipment.

Ground-mounted means mounted to a pole, monopole, tower, or other freestanding structure specifically constructed for the purpose of supporting an antenna.

Major wireless communications facility means a wireless communications facility that is non-stealth in design or exceeds the height limit of the district in which it is located. A major wireless communications facility also includes any wireless communications facility that is ground- or roof-mounted and mounted in or on any public property including the public right-of-way but does not include a wireless communications facility located on a public utility pole within a public right-of-way that meets the requirements of a minor wireless communications facility.

Minor wireless communications facility means a wireless communications facility that is stealth in design and does not exceed the height limit of the district in which it is located, or building-, façade-, or wall- mounted and does not exceed the height of the parapet wall or roofline of the building. A roof-mounted facility, which is screened by a solid material on all four sides and does not exceed the maximum height of the district, shall be considered a minor wireless communications facility. The following shall be considered a minor wireless communications facility:
(1) A wireless communications facility located on a public utility pole owned by the city; (2) A wireless communications facility located on public property or within a public right-of-way, other than a public utility pole owned by the city, if it is located 300 feet or more from a residential zone, that is in full compliance with the state public utilities commission joint pole association General Order 95, Rule 94, or any successor provisions thereto, and that does not exceed the height limit for the zone.

Monopole means a structure composed of a single spire, pole, or tower used to support antennas or related equipment.

Mounted means attached or supported.

Personal communication service means digital low-power, high-frequency commercial wireless radio communication technology that has the capacity for multiple communications services and the routing of calls to individuals, regardless of location.

Roof-mounted means mounted above the eave line of a building.

Stealth facility means any communication facility which is designed to blend into the surrounding environment, typically one that is architecturally integrated into a building or other concealing structure, and shall include and mean any concealed antenna.

Temporary wireless communications facility means a wireless communications facility that is kept portable or mobile and deployed while a permanent facility is under construction.

Utility pole means any pole or tower owned by any utility company that is primarily used to support wires or cables necessary to the provision of electrical or other utility services regulated by the state public utilities commission.

Wireless communications facility means a facility consisting of any commercial antenna, monopole, microwave dish, and/or other related equipment necessary to the transmission and/or reception of cellular, personal communication service, and/or data radio communications, and which has been granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity, or a wireless registration number by the state public utilities commission, or otherwise provides wireless communications services to the public. (Ord. No. 929 § 3, 2018; Code 1980, § 17.140.020; Ord. No. 855, § 4, 2012)

Chapter 17.154 FORM-BASED CODE DEFINITIONS

17.154.010 Purpose.

This chapter provides definitions of terms, phrases, and land uses for application only to Article VIII Form-Based Code (FBC) and that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage.

17.154.020 Form-based code definitions.

Arcade. A covered pedestrian way along the side of a building at the first floor with habitable space above which provides access to retail spaces.

Architectural Element. An architectural element, which alone or as part of a pattern, embodies the style, design, or general arrangement of the exterior of a building or structure, including but not limited to the kind, color, and texture of building materials, and style and type of windows, doors, lights, porches, and signs.

Attached Flex. A residential or mixed-use structure containing two to five dwelling units with an attached secondary building (garage) typically accessed from a rear lane.

Awning. A roof or cover that projects from the wall of a building over a door or window, and made of canvas, aluminum, or a similar material, which may be fixed in place or retractable for the purpose of shielding a doorway or window from the elements.

Balcony. A platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or railing.

Bay Window. A window that projects from any building elevation.

Block Face. The aggregate of all the building facades on one side of a block. The block face provides the context for establishing the architectural form of the edge of the block.

Build-to-Line. A line parallel to the primary or secondary frontage line that establishes the placement requirements for the building, forming the boundary of the frontage area (see Figure 17.154.020-1 Private Frontage Area). The minimum build-to-line is the farthest distance away from the primary or secondary frontage line that a building may be located. The maximum build-to-line is the closest to a primary or secondary frontage line that a building may be located. A line parallel to the development site line or lot line where the façade of the building is required to be located. The minimum build-to-line is the farthest distance away from the primary or secondary site line or lot line that a building may be located. The maximum build-to-line is the closest to a primary or secondary site line or lot line that a building may be located. The build-to-line is intended to create an even building façade line along a street and establishes the frontage area for building placement (See Frontage Area, Private). In some cases, the maximum build- to-line may be the same as the front lot line, depending on the zone.

Building Form. The overall shape and dimensions of a building.

Building, Primary. See the definition for Building, Principal.

Building Secondary. A building located within the rear yard of a lot that accommodates a secondary use on the property (e.g., a garage, tool shed, etc.).

Building, Wing. A building or structure that is physically attached to a primary building and that is secondary and incidental to the primary building. This definition does not include a parking structure.

Building Type. A structure defined by a combination of its configuration, placement on a lot, and function.

Canopy. An architectural feature that projects a building wall and provides protection from the elements to pedestrians below or within the building. May either be non-structural (e.g., an awning that can be removed without altering the building structure) or permanent.

Courtyard. An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings and often shared by multiple residential units or commercial spaces.

Courtyard Building. A large structure composed of multiple attached or stacked units accessed from a shared courtyard, a series of courtyards, or a common corridor.

Development Site. A portion of land delineated from others to accommodate no more than one primary building type. A parcel may have multiple development sites when each site meets the minimum width and depth required by the form-based zone. Development sites may be described and recorded as individual properties on a plat.

Eave. The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the wall of a building.

Encroachment into Private Frontage Area. Any architectural feature, structure, or structural element, such as an arcade, gallery, fence, garden wall, porch, stoop, balcony, bay window, or terrace, that breaks the plane of a horizontal regulatory limit extending into the private frontage area or build-to-line area, or into the public right-of-way.

Entry.

An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a building.

Entrance, Primary. An entry that allows access to a building facing a primary street.

Façade, Primary. The exterior wall of a building facing a primary street.

Façade, Secondary. The exterior wall of a building facing a secondary street or side street.

Finished Floor. The uppermost surface of a building’s ground floor at the completion of construction.

Forecourt. A building entrance and façade type where a portion of the building façade is close to the property line while the central portion of the building is set back creating a small courtyard space. The courtyard may be used as an entry court or as shared garden space for apartment buildings, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating area within retail and service areas.

Fourplex. A detached building that consists of four side-by-side and/or stacked units, typically with one shared entry or individual entries along the front. This type has the appearance of a typical house and is scaled to fit within low and medium intensity walkable neighborhoods.

Frontage Line, Primary. The property line along the front lot line.

Frontage Line, Secondary. The property line along the side lot line of a corner lot.

Frontage Area, Private. The linear street frontage between the minimum and maximum build-to-lines along the primary or secondary frontage line. See Figure 17.154.020-1 (Private Frontage Area).

FIGURE 17.154.020-1 PRIVATE FRONTAGE AREA

Gallery. A building entrance and facade type typically used in retail applications where the façade is aligned close to the property line with an attached cantilevered shed roof or a lightweight colonnade overlapping the sidewalk.

Ground Floor. The floor of a building located nearest to the level of the ground around the building.

Height, Overall. The vertical distance, excluding foundations or understructures, between the average finished ground surface adjacent to the structure and to the highest point of the structure, excluding architectural features and appurtenances such as, but not limited to, chimneys, antennas, elevators, and similar mechanical equipment. See Building height.

Height, to Eave. The vertical distance of a structure measured from the average elevation of the finished grade within 20 feet of the structure to the overhanging portion of a gable or pitched roof.

High Rise Building. A large and tall structure built on a large lot that typically incorporates multi-level structured parking used to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor retail or service uses, and service or residential uses on upper floors. This building type is a primary component of an urban downtown.

Interior Volume. A main component of a two-
part attached building. The interior volume is
typically a parking structure or large
retail/entertainment space. The exterior component
is designed to mask the interior volume and
typically occupied by retail, service, office, or
residential space.

Live/Work. An integrated housing unit and working
space, occupied and utilized by a single household
in a building, either single-family dwelling or
multiple-family dwelling, that has been designed or
structurally modified to accommodate joint
residential occupancy and work activity, and which
includes a complete kitchen space and sanitary
facilities and working space reserved for, and
FIGURE 17.154.020-2 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
regularly used by, one or more occupants of the unit.

Multiplex. A medium- or large-sized structure consisting of side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry. This building type has the appearance of a medium- to large-size family home and is appropriately scaled to fit in medium density neighborhoods and/or medium- to high- intensity corridors.

Neighborhood Green. A public open space type for unstructured recreation that may be spatially defined by landscaping rather than building facades.

Neighborhood Park. Medium- to small-sized parks providing opportunities for neighborhood social life and recreation.

Parapet. A low wall along the edge of a roof or the portion of a wall that extends above the roof line.

Paseo. A pedestrian lane located and designed to reduce the required walking distance within a neighborhood.

Pocket Parks. A type of public open space that provides small-scale public urban open space intended to provide recreational opportunities where space is limited in close proximity to neighborhood residences.

Porch. A building entrance and façade type where the façade is set back from the property line and has a set of stairs and landing attached to the façade. Porches may be open on two or three sides and may be covered or uncovered.

Public Realm. The physical and social domain of the public that is held in common either by their physical presence or by visual association. This includes, but is not limited to plazas, squares, parks, thoroughfares, public frontages, private frontages, civic buildings, and open spaces.

Primary Mass. The primary mass is the prominent and main component of a building.

Rowhouse. A dwelling that shares a party wall with another of the same type placed side-by-side with individual entries along the front and dedicated private open space for each unit typically located in the rear.

Shopfront. A building entrance and facade type, typically for commercial and retail use, where the façade is aligned close to the property line with the building entrance at the level of the sidewalk.

Sidewalk. The portion of a right-of-way that is paved and intended exclusively for pedestrian use, and often installed between the curb and adjacent property lines.

Stoop. A building entrance and facade type where the façade is aligned close to the property line with the first story elevated from the sidewalk sufficiently to secure privacy for first-story windows and the entrance usually as an exterior stair and landing.

Terrace. A building entrance and facade type where the main facade of the building is at or near the property line with an elevated terrace providing public circulation along the façade.

Thoroughfares. A right-of-way for use by vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic that provides access to lots and open spaces, and that incorporates vehicular lanes and public frontages.

Town Square. A type of public open space providing a public urban open space for civic purposes, commercial activity, unstructured recreation, and other passive uses. Squares are defined by buildings and tree-lined streets with open shelters, paths, lawns, and trees formally arranged.

Transparency. The area of a building facade, usually applied to the ground floor of a building, that must contain a minimum amount of transparent glass.

Unit. A discrete portion of a building used for habitable space.

Upper Floor. A floor in a building containing habitable space that is located above the ground floor.

Wings, Front. Front wings are a subordinate component of a building that is located in front of the Primary Mass. Front wings are always scaled-down in height and depth relative to the Primary Mass.

Wings, Rear. Rear wings are a subordinate component of a building that is located to the rear of the Primary Mass.

Wings, Side. Side wings are a subordinate component of a building that is located behind the Primary Mass. Side wings are shorter and narrower than the primary mass.

Wings. Wings, which may be Front, Side, or Rear Wings, are components of a building which are always subordinate to (shorter and narrower than) the Primary Mass. They are sized and scaled in increments of entire rooms or multiple rooms, and have their own clear roof forms.

FIGURE 17.154.020-3 PRIMARY MASS AND WINGS

Primary Mass
Front Wing
Side Wing
Rear Wing
Secondary Building

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SCH No. 2021050261

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1. ADDENDUM TO THE ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN EIR ................................................. 4

1.1 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................... 4

1.2 PURPOSE OF AN EIR ADDENDUM .................................................................... 4

1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................... 6

1.4 ZONING MAP CLEANUP ................................................................................... 10

2. FINDINGS ..................................................................................................................... 11 Tables Page
TABLE 1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CODE REVISIONS .............................................. 9 Figures Page
Figure 1, Prior to Phase 1 Zoning Map Amendment .................................................................. 14 Figure 2, Post Phase 1 Zoning Map Amendment ....................................................................... 15

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4 1. Addendum to the Adopted General Plan EIR

1.1 BACKGROUND
This document serves as the environmental documentation for the City’s update to its Development Code (proposed project) to ensure consistency with the City’s General Plan. This addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), certified in December 2021 (State Clearinghouse No. 2021050261), demonstrates that the analysis in the General Plan EIR adequately addresses the potential physical impacts associated with implementation of the proposed project and that none of the conditions described in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15162, exist and preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration is not necessary.

1.2 PURPOSE OF AN EIR ADDENDUM
According to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(a), an addendum shall be prepared if some changes or additions to a previously adopted EIR are necessary, but none of the conditions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162(a)(1) to (3) calling for the preparation of subsequent EIR have occurred. As stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations):

When an EIR has been certified or negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or negative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
(a) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration;
(b) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;

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5 (c) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(d) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.

The proposed project would not trigger any of the conditions outlined in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162(a)(1) to (3) because these changes would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects requiring major revisions to the General Plan EIR. The following analysis provides the substantial evidence required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(e) to support the finding that a subsequent EIR is not required and an addendum to the General Plan EIR is the appropriate environmental document to address changes to the project.

As stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 (Addendum to an EIR):

(a) The lead agency or responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.
(b) An addendum to an adopted negative declaration may be prepared if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred.
(c) An addendum need not be circulated for public review but can be included in or attached to the final EIR or adopted negative declaration. (d) The decision-making body shall consider the addendum with the final EIR or adopted negative declaration prior to making a decision on the project. (e) A brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant to Section 15162 should be included in an addendum to an EIR, the lead agency's findings on the project, or elsewhere in the record. The explanation must be supported by substantial evidence.

A copy of this addendum, and all supporting documentation, may be reviewed or obtained at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730.

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6 1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The intent of the project is to ensure that the updated Development Code is consistent with the adopted General Plan. The key amendments to existing Development Code chapters and sections are described below and in Table 1 and include modifications to Articles II, III, V, VII, VIII, and IX.

1. Article II
• Section 17.20.070 (Major Exceptions)
This new section will be added to allow applicants to apply for exceptions from specific form-based standards outlined in Article VIII. Since the adoption of the code and implementation of the Form Base requirements, Staff has seen the potential benefit with offering flexibility with certain standards. The intent of this section is not to shift away from the goals and vision the Form Base Code facilitates, it is instead a response to current trends and conditions in the development, construction, and economic markets that may not be aligned with the expectations of the code at the time of the project proposal.

Additionally, this section will also offer opportunities for flexibility when practical constraints exist on parcels that may make the FBC standards infeasible.

The major exception process will apply to four specific standards and will require review and approval from the Planning Commission and/or City Council. This section is not intended to provide relief in the remainder of the Form Base Code requirements, as all proposals will still need to produce a development that meets all other standards of the Code and the general intent/vision of the underlying zone.

2. Article III
• Section 17.30.030 (Allowed land uses and permit requirements); Amendments to Table

17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone).

i. “Work/Live” will be added to the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses section of the Use Table. The “Work/Live” use is permitted in the NI and IE zones, but the change was not reflected in Table 17.30-030-1.

ii. “Alternative Fuel Station, with Lounge” will be added to the Land Use Table to allow the development of new service stations explicitly for alternative fuel vehicles in the Neo-Industrial and Industrial Employment zones.

iii. Footnote 11 on Table 17.30.030-1, which references two old industrial zones - Industrial Park and General Industrial – will be stricken. Both industrial zones were replaced from previous code amendment with the Neo-Industrial zone and Industrial Employment zones.
• Section 17.32.020.G.6, 8, and 9 (Allowed Use Descriptions) The use description for automobile service station, general will be updated to provide clarity between service stations for petroleum-based fuel vehicles and service stations for alternative fuel vehicles. Additionally, a new use description will be added for “Electric Vehicle Charging, Ancillary” and “Alternative Fuel Station with Lounge”. These two new use descriptions will provide clarity between charging equipment for electric vehicles that is installed in an existing development (shopping center, restaurant parking lot, etc.) and a new service station that is developed for the sole purpose of providing alternative fuel

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7 options (similar to a gas station, but for alternative fuel vehicles).

• Section 17.36.020 (Development standards for two units in single-family residential zones); Section 17.36.030 (Urban lot splits in single-family residential zones) An affordability requirement for new residential units over 800 square feet will be stricken.

This amendment is in response to State law requirements.

• Section 17.38.060 (The Resort)
A reference to old industrial zones - Industrial Park and General Industrial. Both industrial zones were removed in a previous code amendment which replaced said industrial zone with the new Neo-Industrial and Industrial Employment zones.

3. Article V
• Section 17.89.020 (Development and design standards)
The regulation on the “number of automobile service stations per intersection” will be stricken as this requirement conflicts with the existing provision requiring a minimum 1,000-foot separation between Automobile Service Stations. A maximum of two service stations are currently allowed per intersection, however, the 1,000-foot separation requirement will likely prevent the ability to have two service stations an any intersection.

The separation requirement will remain in the code, while the number of service stations per intersection will be stricken.

• Section 17.91.040 (Development and design standards)
Subsection C.3.v states “drive-through lanes and stacking area shall be located adjacent and parallel to the public right-of-way.”, while a prior section prohibits drive-thru lanes between the property line and the front of a building. To avoid conflict, subsection C.3.v will be stricken, as part of the intent behind the drive-thru standards is to screen the drive-thru lane.

4. Article VII
• Section 17.122.010 (Purpose and applicability), Table 17.122.010-1 (Single-Family Variations Required)
The table will be amended to reduce the number of floors that is required per the number of dwelling units and provides clarity to related footnotes. The amendment will be help crete a less burdensome requirement for new single-family subdivisions, especially smaller infill subdivisions, but still ensures a variety of architectural styles and floor plans is provided.

5. Article VIII
• Section 17.128.020 (Overview of Form-Based Zones)
Amendment to Table 17.128.020-1 (Summary Table of Form-Based Zones), adding a CE1- SC subzone to the CE-1 zone. This new subzone will allow certain existing uses to remain as, specifically Vehicle Services – Minor and Vehicle Services - Major. The area of the proposed subzone contains a current zoning designation of Neo-Industrial (NI), which allows the vehicle services uses. However, the current underlying General Plan Land Use is Traditional Town Center, which corresponds to the Center 1 (CE1) zone. To ensure the General Plan and Zoning map are consistent for this area, a zoning map amendment is proposed (discussed below). A direct zone change from NI to CE1 will result in a

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8 substantial amount of existing Vehicle Service business to become nonconforming and will also result in the use becoming “Not Permitted”. Through detailed research it was determined that many of the existing vehicle service operations are small, family-owned businesses that serve the local and surrounding community. While the zone change is necessary to facilitate the vision and purpose of the General Plan, it is not intended to “push out” local small businesses that bring value and purpose to the community. As such, a new subzone is proposed that is specific to the subject area to allow the existing uses to remain in place and as permitted uses.

• Section 17.130.030 (Applicable to All Zones)
New language will be added to address proposed subdivisions in Form Based zones. The Form-Based Code is currently silent on subdividing existing parcels without a proposed development. The new language will stipulate that when subdividing a parcel, each development site (or parcel) must be able to accommodate the largest building type allowed in the zone constructed in its smallest form. Each building type in the Form Base code contains a minimum and maximum footprint to ensure all proposed developments maintain an appropriate scale and massing. Using these standards will allow opportunities to subdivide a parcel in a Form Base zone without compromising it’s full development potential.

• Section 17.130.050 (Specific to Zones); Table 17.130.050-1 (Required Build-to-Line, Height, and Frontage Area),
The minimum and/or maximum FAR will be updated in the following zones as follows:
o CE1: 0.2 min/1.0 max (Existing: 0.2 min/0.6 max)
o ME1: 0.6 min/2.0 max (Existing: 0.4 min/1.0 max)
o ME2: 0.4 min/2.0 max (Existing: 0.4 min/1.0 max

The changes to the FAR will allow greater opportunities for development in these zones.

The existing FARs were proving to be strict and potentially limiting, which affects the ability to achieve the desired development types in these zones that is envisioned by the General Plan.

• Section 17.130.060 (Building Type Standards)
The requirement limiting the amount of common open space for Mid-Rise and High-Rise building types will be stricken. This will remove any limitations on the amount of open space that is provided when developing two of the largest building types allowed in the Form Base Code.

• Section 17.134.070 (Pocket Park)
A minimum size (square feet) will be added for Pocket Park in the Form Base code. The code is currently silent on the minimum size for pocket parks, which could lead to proposals that don’t result in functional or usable park space, especially for the pocket park option that is commonly incorporated in the mixed-use development.

• Section 17.136.020 (Allowed Land Uses) Amendment to Table 17.136.020-1 (Allowed Land Uses in Form-Based Zones)
The table will be updated to add the CE1-SC subzone as a column on the Allowed Land Uses table.

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9 Table 1: Proposed Development Code Revisions
Article Chapter Section Code Amendment
II 17.20 17.20.070 New section – “Major Exceptions”. Section allows applicants to apply for exceptions from certain form- based standards in Article VIII. The section includes a specific review process and findings to ensure the intent of the General Plan and
Development Code are still being met despite the proposed exceptions.

III 17.30 17.30.030 Table 17.30.030- 1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone) amended to add “Electric
Vehicle Service Station with Lounge” use.

III 17.30 17.30.030 Table 17.30.030- 1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone) amended to add “Work/Live” as a permitted use in the NI and IE zones within the “Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses”. The use already
existed in the Code under Use Descriptions but was not
previously added to Table 17.30.030-1 in error.

III 17.36 17.36.020 Removal of affordability requirement for new residential units over 800 square feet.

III 17.36 17.36.020 Removal of affordability requirement for new residential units over 800 square feet.

III 17.38 17.38.060 Removal of references to old industrial zones, Industrial Park and General Industrial. Both industrial zones were removed in a previous code amendment.

V 17.89 17.89.020 Removal of “number of automobile service stations per intersection” standards to avoid conflict with the existing provision that requires Automobile Service Stations be
separated by a minimum of 1,000 feet of one another.

V 17.91 17.91.040 Removal of Section 17.91.040.C.3.v which stipulated, “The drive-through lanes and stacking area shall be located
adjacent and parallel to the public right -of-way.” to avoid conflicts with the provisions of Section 17.91.040.A.3 which state the required location of drive-
through lanes on a
property.

V 17.92 N/A New Chapter for “Electric Vehicle Service Station with Lounge” to regulate the development of electric vehicle service stations with an ancillary lounge use.

V 17.111 N/A New Chapter for “Vehicle Service Uses” which stipulates that existing vehicle service uses in the CE1 -SC are permitted to remain in operation but any new proposed vehicle services uses are prohibited.

VII 17.122 17.122.010 Amendment to Table 17.122.010- 1 (Single-Family Variations Required) to lower each required amount of floor plans per number of dwellings and associated footnotes for a less

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10 burdensome requirement on multi- unit single -family developments.

VIII 17.128 17.128.020 Amendment to Table 17.128.020-1 (Summary Table of Form- Based Zones), adding a CE1-SC subzone to CE-1 zone which allows certain existing service uses to remain.

VIII 17.130 17.130.030 New “Subdivisions” subsection which stipulates that any property b eing subdivided shall accommodate the largest allowable building type in its smallest form within the underlying form-based zone.

VIII 17.130 17.130.050 Amendment to Table 17.130.050- 1 (Required Build- to-Line, Height, and Frontage Area), updating the minimum and/or maximum FAR in the following zones: CE1, ME1, and ME2.

VIII 17.130 17.130.060 Removal of maximum square footage of “Common Useable Open Space, Area” for Mid- Rise and High- Rise Building Types.

VIII 17.134 17.134.070 Amendment to add a minimum square footage standard for a Pocket Park. Code was previously silent on a minimum
square footage.

VIII 17.136 17.136.020 Amendment to Table 17.136.020- 1 (Allowed Land Uses in Form-Based Zones) to add the CE1- SC subzone to the
Allowed Land Uses table.

VIII 17.136 17.136.020 Amendment to Table 17.136.020- 1 (Allowed Land Uses in Form-Based Zones) to add Electric Vehicle Service Station with Lounge use, only allowed on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the General Plan.

VIII 17.136 17.136.020 Amendment to Table 17.136.020- 1 (Allowed Land Uses in Form-Based Zones) to Vehicle Services, Major as a use within the Automobile and Vehicle Uses category.

1.4 ZONING MAP CLEANUP
Additionally, the proposed project also includes changes to various parcels in the City that fall under specific zoning designations as shown on Figure 1, Prior to Zoning Amendment, and Figure 2, Post Zoning Amendment. The zone changes are described as follows:

1. Southwest Rancho Cucamonga. An area within Southwest Rancho Cucamonga will be rezoned with a new subzone Center 1 – Southwest Cucamonga (CE1-SC). During outreach for PlanRC, the Southwest Cucamonga community expressed a sincere desire for a downtown/town center that provided access to goods and service in walkable environment in their community. In response to this desire, the General Plan land use was updated from Neo Industrial to Traditional Town Center across various parcels in a prominent location within the historic boundaries of Southwest Cucamonga. The proposed zoning map amendment will modify the current zoning designation of Neo- Industrial to the new zoning of CE1-SC. The Form Base Code will regulate the new subzone, including the development standards and land use requirements for future development.

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11 2. Rochester / Jack Benny / Arrow Area . An area along Rochester Avenue near Jack Benny Drive and Arrow Avenue will be rezoned to Corridor 2. The land use designation in this area was updated during PlanRC from Neo- Industrial to Corridor High. This amendment will modify the current zoning designation of Neo-Industrial to Corridor 2 (CO2). This amendment will not only bring consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Map, it will also help facilitate future development that will complement the vision around the Epic Center.

3. Various Parcels at Southwest Corner of Vineyard Avenue and Arrow Route. Various parcels will be rezoned to Neighborhood General 3 (NG3). The land use designation in this area was updated during the comprehensive General Plan update in 2021 from Neo- Industrial to Neighborhood Corridor. This amendment will modify the current zoning designation of Neo- Industrial to NG3 to ensure consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Map and to help facilitate a medium intensity, neighborhood serving development in the future.

4. Vacant Parcel on Carnelian, South of 19th Street. This parcel contains a General Plan land use designation of Traditional Neighborhood. The parcel should contain a corresponding zoning designation of Low Residential (L), however the parcel was inadvertently missed during the comprehensive zoning map update in May 2022. This amendment is a technical clean-up that will apply the L residential zoning designation to the parcel to correct the error

2. Findings

The General Plan contains policies related to land use and community character, focus areas, open space, mobility and access, housing, public facilities and services, resource conservation, safety, and noise. The General Plan EIR included Standard Conditions of Approval (See Chapter 4 Implementation) for the following environmental topics: aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise, transportation, tribal cultural resources, and wildfire.

The policies of the General Plan and the City’s existing development standards apply to all development in the General Plan Planning Area and would continue following adoption of the proposed project. As indicated above, the Development Code revisions are intended to improve alignment with the General Plan. As shown in Table 1, the text revisions constitute minor changes to existing Development Code intended to clarify and support implementation the rezoning of the General Plan. The proposed map revisions shown in Figure 2, correct mapping errors that were identified during the Development Code review or changes that reflect existing developed conditions of the land.

The General Plan E IR considered land use designations and the general pattern of future development. While the Development Code is not specifically evaluated in the General Plan EIR, state law requires that land use and zoning be consistent. The General Plan EIR included policy changes as well as an update to the Development Code, which included zoning updates. Overall, the proposed revisions to the Development Code are minor in nature and are required to ensure consistency with the recently adopted General Plan, any physical impacts associated with the rezoning of parcels are addressed through the City’s General Plan Implementation Chapter, zoning, and development standards. For these reasons, the proposed project would not change the conclusions of the General Plan EIR.

The following identifies the standards in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 as they relate to the project.

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12 1. No substantial changes are proposed in the project which would require major revisions of the EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.

The proposed project would better align the Development Code with the recently adopted General Plan; therefore, the proposed revisions to the Development Code are consistent with the General Plan as evaluated in the General Plan EIR and adopted by the City. Additionally, the proposed rezoning of parcels in the City will remain consistent with the General Plan Land Use and the development visions/expectations of the General Plan. These changes would not result in direct physical impacts to the environment that are different from those anticipated in the General Plan EIR. Consequently, the changes to the Development Code and rezoning of parcels would not change the conclusions of the EIR.

2. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete demonstrating that significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR.

The General Plan Update anticipated the need to amend the Development Code to implement the goals and policies adopted by the City. The General Plan EIR relies upon the Implementation Measures included in the General Plan to regulate all future development.

These Measures will continue to apply to all development in the City and will have the same mitigating effects as disclosed in the General Plan EIR. The General Plan policies and Standard Conditions of Approval identified in the General Plan EIR to reduce physical environmental effects would apply to all new development. These policies would have the same mitigating effect as disclosed in the General Plan EIR. The proposed project would better align the Development Code with the recently adopted General Plan, and therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan EIR. Additionally, the proposed rezoning of parcels in the City will remain consistent with the General Plan Land Use and the development visions/expectations of the General Plan. These changes would not result in direct physical impacts to the environment that are different from those anticipated in the General Plan EIR. There is no new information that would demonstrate that significant effects examined would be substantially more severe than shown in the certified General Plan EIR.

Future development that would require amendments to the General Plan would be required to undergo appropriate environmental analysis.

3. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete demonstrating that mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.

The proposed project would better align the Development Code with the recently adopted General Plan as evaluated by the General Plan EIR. All policies and Standard Conditions of

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13 Approval identified in the General Plan EIR would continue to apply to all development in the City and would have the same mitigating effect as disclosed in the General Plan EIR. The proposed project would not change the assumptions described in the General Plan EIR and does not change the conclusions of the EIR or require new Standard Conditions of Approval or mitigation. Additionally, the proposed rezoning of parcels in the City will remain consistent with the General Plan Land Use and the development visions/expectations of the General Plan. These changes would not result in direct physical impacts to the environment that are different from those anticipated in the General Plan EIR. Future development that would require amendments to the General Plan would be required to undergo appropriate environmental analysis.

There are no substantial changes in the circumstances or added information that was not known and could not have been known at the time of the adoption of the General Plan EIR. As a result, and for the reasons explained in this addendum, the proposed project would not cause any new significant environmental impacts or substantially increase the severity of significant environmental impacts disclosed in the General Plan EIR. Therefore, the proposed project does not trigger any of the conditions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 requiring preparati on of a subsequent EIR, and the appropriate environmental document as authorized by CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(b) is an addendum.

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