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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission Agenda
November 8, 2023
Draft Minutes
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on November 8, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chair Dopp at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Planning Commission present: Chair Dopp, Vice Chair Morales, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Boling, and Commissioner Daniels.
Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Matt Marquez, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Bond Mendez, Assistant Planner; Jason Welday, Director of Engineering; Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Ash Syed, Senior Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant.
B. Public Communications
Chair Dopp opened the public communications. Hearing no comments, Chair Dopp closed public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1.Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2023.
Motion to adopt minutes as presented by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Williams; Motion carried 5-0.
D. Public Hearings
D1. DESIGN REVIEW – NEWCASTLE PARTNERS - A request to demolish an existing office/warehouse building and its associated parking lot/outdoor storage area and construct two industrial/warehouse buildings totaling 74,387 square-feet within the Neo-Industrial (NI) District, located on the north side of 6th Street between Archibald Avenue and Hermosa Avenue at 9910 6th Street; APNs: 0209-211-42 and -43. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15332 - In-Fill Development Projects (Design Review DRC2022-00301). (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 25th, 2023, HPC/PC MEETING)
Bond Mendez, Assistant Planner, provided Commissioners with Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). She mentioned Resolution 23-26 was revised to include today’s date and copies have been placed on the dais.
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Chair Dopp stated that the public hearing is still open since the October 25 th meeting. He asked if anyone wished to speak.
Courtney Wing, Applicant, presented a slide to the Commissioners showing street frontage illustrating the utility poles. She stated the transmission lines/poles will remain in perpetuity because of the voltage. The Utility Company will not allow them to be underground. She asked the Commissioners tonight to charge the in-lieu fee as shown by staff in the conditions of approval.
Commissioner Daniels asked if there were any tenants ready to move in.
Courtney Wing answered they have no tenants at this time.
Commissioner Boling asked what the potential start for demo is.
Courtney Wing answered to start as soon as possible. No specific date.
Alex Zamora, LIUNA Member, expressed his support for the project.
With no other comments, Chair Dopp closed Public Hearing.
Commissioner Boling mentioned he noticed in the conditions of approval the absence of fiber connectivity. He asked because of the adjacency to the existing planned fiber network throughout the city, that standard condition of approval has been included in this project.
Bond Mendez answered yes.
Commissioner Boling stated he appreciates the applicant’s inclusion of the bike parking/storage on 6 th Street that it is a planned bike route for the southern portion of the city going east/west for future plans of extension improving the safety for bike travel. He mentioned that having those accommodations for prospective employees at this site to ride their bikes to work is definitely a plus. Also, regarding environmental, having the history of seeing that property in its previous use with vehicles waiting in line, idling for an extended length of time, the change in use could potentially have a minor offset with fewer vehicles idling.
Commissioner Daniels asked about street improvements and how would they handle the railroad spur line. He stated it used to be a problem crossing because the railroad would not want the city to do improvements.
Jason Welday, Director of Engineering, replied that the intent would be to design it in such a way to avoid affecting the crossing but designing it in such a way that in the future, as the rest of the road widens, then it will be widened.
Chair Dopp asked for an explanation on CPTED. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.
Bond Mendez explained CPTED is a goal within the General Plan. She stated either an existing or new development evolve to implement measures for safety, which includes a variety of elements such as landscaping, natural surveillance, different tactics, and design elements. She mentioned there are plans for her to give a presentation on this subject at a future date.
Chair Dopp mentioned he appreciates the applicant redeveloping an aging site . He appreciates the effort, time, and resources they will be putting into this site over time.
Motion to adopt Resolution 23-26 Design Review DRC2022-00301, with the revision (B.2.) adding today’s date, by Commissioner Daniels; Second by Commissioner Boling. Motion carried 5-0.
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D2. DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE - Consideration to Recommend Approval to the City Council of Zoning Text Amendments to Articles II, III, V, VII, VIII, and IX of Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code that will Include the Addition of a New Section for Major Exceptions, the Addition of New Subzone to the Summary Table and Land Use, Clarifications to Various Development Standards including updates to Drive-Thru Use and Service Station Standards, New Standards for Subdivisions in the Form Based Code, Adjustments to Open Space Requirements, and Additional Typographic and Formatting Amendments, and Recommendation of Zoning Map Amendments to Specific Parcels for Consistency with the General Plan (“PlanRC”). An Addendum to the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan FEIR has been prepared for this project (Zoning Map Amendment DRC2023-00317; Municipal Code Amendment DRC2023-00318) (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 11th, 2023, HPC/PC MEETING)
Sean McPherson, Principal Planner, and Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, provided Commissioners with Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (Copy on file). He mentioned staff received a letter earlier today with concerns by a stakeholder, which Commissioners received a copy of prior to this meeting citing concerns relating to proposed amendments involving major exceptions.
Chair Dopp stated that the Public Hearing is still open from the October 11 th meeting and asked if anyone wishes to speak on this item. Hearing no comments, The Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Daniels asked to address the letter received this afternoon on the comments made.
Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, summarized context of letter as follows:
•Felt major exceptions were a good start.
Expressed concerns over the findings required for a major exception but also felt a need for additional amendments to the code in order to make some projects work.
She mentioned that staff did have a discussion over the phone with stakeholder prior to the hearing, however, the discussion was more site-specific. Although it’s too early to evaluate the full impacts of any code amendment on a site-specific context, we will continue to work with this stakeholder as they contemplate development of their property.
Commissioner Daniels asked if what is being proposed a site-specific problem vs. another site on Foothill Blvd.
Jennifer Nakamura mentioned the context of the letter is a very site-specific problem. She does not believe it applies to every property in the zone shared with other properties. It depends on development types and what is being proposed.
Commissioner Daniels asked if the commission should move forward with the code amendment as it is being proposed.
Jennifer Nakamura explained there are options for Commissioners to consider:
•Move forward as is and look at making future adjustments. •Ask to take this portion back and make additional refinements. •Continue the entire series of code amendments to a later date.
The stakeholder did ask in letter to make additional major exceptions to consider. She said that is something we have not had a chance to analyze their requests.
Commissioner Daniels stated that stakeholder can also ask for a waiver of certain code standards.
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Jennifer Nakamura replied that there are other tools that may apply to this development but does not know what might apply. Will continue to work with all stakeholders on applications that meet the code and the intent of the General Plan.
Commissioner Boling asked how do we ensure what is being recommended to the City Council actually meets the objective to grant those greater flexibilities with challenging problem sites. If there is no pressing need to push this forward, he would like to take time to do it right, spending a little bit more time on the procedural side and address some of those concerns. He asked is there a timing concern that this portion specifically has to go forward now.
Jennifer Nakamura answered that there are no existing development applications in process that would be immediately dependent with this change in order to move forward.
Commissioner Boling stated this being the major exceptions.
Jennifer Nakamura replied yes.
Commissioner Daniels stated with sub zones not allowing new businesses such as service stations. He asked can you take an existing business and expand.
Jennifer Nakamura replied yes and mentioned that basically they will become an allowed use and will not become legal non-conforming uses.
Commissioner Daniels asked would that be done through a design review or a director’s review.
Jennifer Nakamura answered it would be an administrative review.
Commissioner Daniels asked about service station spacing requirements. He noticed in the staff report it indicates requirements for two stations at intersection “will likely prevent” and to explain that verbiage.
Sean McPherson replied that the intention is to eliminate prohibited redundancy.
Commissioner Williams concurs with Commissioner Boling regarding the major exceptions. Asked if there is a way to remove that section, reword it, simplify the language to expand the intent of it and bring back later.
Jennifer Nakamura mentioned that some of the stakeholders’ feedback on the findings was fair and understood their position. It caused her to think a little bit closer on what the major exceptions could look like.
Chair Dopp stated looking at the matrix, the housing and floor plan 11-20 units, he mentioned that maybe three (3) plans would be more appropriate for that number of dwellings.
Sean McPherson responded that the intent of this provision in the code is to facilitate and regulate the need for variety within the subdivision.
Jennifer Nakamura stated to the commission that staff just observed that the parcels identified in the presentation on the east side of Rochester are privately owned and will be rezoned. She said on the west side of Rochester, the corner vacant parcel is not being rezoned and it is City owned property. The parcel to the north, is a private parcel.
Sean McPherson added that staff will confirm that the zoning map associated with this proposal tonight will accurately reflect City parcel.
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Commissioner Boling stated for the record, your concern about the number of floor plans 11-20, there is still a requirement for 3 elevations within those floorplans. From an exterior viewpoint, you do have some diversity in the type of nature in character of those individual building interior floorplans.
Sean McPherson responded yes.
Jennifer Nakamura stated that another thing that developers do is they do a reverse floorplan. It is the same exact floor plan but just in reverse order. It moves things around to provide that variety.
Commissioner Boling stated the reverse does not count as a separate floor plan.
Jennifer Nakamura replied yes.
Chair Dopp stated his general thoughts on Article II major exceptions is good for flexibility, but asked is the data wrong or are the standards we put in the General Plan too stringent. If this is the standard we want to see in the city, but we keep making exceptions then provide outlets for any developer to ask for a major exception and bypass the standards we are looking for. That defeats the purpose in terms of the numbers we have.
Jennifer Nakamura answered yes and stated that our values and vision in the General Plan are important, and we are trying to balance it with some economic and development realities. She explained when developing a vacant parcel, it’s simpler but when it’s an existing parcel with multiple players and with different constraints, it’s a more complex question that we are trying to figure out how best to answer.
Chair Dopp mentioned regarding the comment letter from Costanzo Investments (stakeholder) asking for more of a major exception, they are asking us to sacrifice that much on our general plan vision, than it’s appropriate to hold them to a higher standard to get something in return.
Commissioner Daniels mentioned he does not want staff to tailor a code for one problem parcel. There are other ways to be flexible on what he would like to do and develop his parcel.
Jennifer Nakamura stated she agrees and would like to work with this property owner to figure out a solution that works for everyone.
Commissioner Boling stated he would like to make a motion to move forward with Articles III, V, VII, VIII and Map Amendments. Holding back Article II for future evaluation and analysis and return to the Commission at a future date.
Jennifer Nakamura requested an amendment to the zoning map assuring that the city owned parcel located on the northwest corner of Arrow/Rochester is not included and they will make sure it is clarified prior to City Council.
Motion to adopt the proposed Resolution 23-28 to recommend City Council adopt DRC2023-00318 for Articles III, V, VII, VIII, XI along with Zoning Map Amendment DRC2023-00317 with recommendation to amend the zoning map to make a change on the city owned land for the epicenter parcel and holding Article II for a future date, by Commissioner Boling; Second by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried 5-0.
D3. Consideration of a Municipal Code Amendment to amend Title 17 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code establishing non-storefront medical cannabis retail as a use permitted with a minor use permit for properties located in portions of the Neo-Industrial (NI) and Industrial Employment (IE) zones, amending Chapter 8.52 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code exempting certain non-storefront medical cannabis retail from the prohibition on commercial cannabis activity; adding chapter 5.20 to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code establishing regulatory and operational restrictions for non-storefront medical cannabis retailer.
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This item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3). This Item will be forwarded to City Council for Final Action.
Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning and Economic Development, provided Commissioners with Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). She stated that Cannabis is prohibited in the city with the exception of indoor cultivation, and it is limited to the greatest extent possible and has been in place for the last 7 years. Last year SB 1186 was signed by the Governor, which prohibited cities from stopping the retail sale by delivery of medical cannabis. She explained that within the regulatory framework, there is a specific cannabis classification called non-store front retail. We are now required to amend our code and are allowing one establishment, which will be the Neo-Industrial and Industrial Employment Zones. She said there will be a lottery process that will be developed of which businesses will be selected.
Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing and hearing no comment, closed Public Hearing.
Commissioner Boling asked how the 1000-feet separation requirement was determined and what is the maximum distance required under state law.
Jennifer Nakamura replied that the separation requirement was modeled off an existing ordinance regulates Adult Entertainment. The 600-foot separation is the maximum for those types of uses required under state law.
She said the 1000 feet was chosen to make sure it was not publicly visible to the greatest extent possible to major retails. Not to give people the impression that it is a retail location to go in and purchase.
Commissioner Boling clarified that the 1000-foot separation is consistent with other portions of the code pertaining to other regulated businesses.
Jennifer Nakamura replied yes.
Commissioner Morales asked about the lottery process, and if it can be designed where the Police Chief and City Attorney are present to help certify it. His concern is that is where corruption and bribery can be introduced.
Jennifer Nakamura stated once council adopts the ordinance, the lottery program will be developed. The City Attorney’s office will help develop the lottery process. She assured him there will be multiple double checks to avoid those types of things. His concern is well noted, and it is something they will include to help avoid inappropriateness in the lottery process.
Commissioner Morales mentioned he read the state fact sheet and did not find the driver needs to be over 21 years old. He asked is that something that is already included but not on the fact sheet.
Serita Young explained that this area is regulated heavily and have to be mindful when crafting regulations.
She is certain the state regulations have requirements around drivers. She said they will have to get a state license as well, which will come with a host of restrictions.
Commissioner Boling asked does the city have any other lottery procedures set in place.
Jennifer Nakamura answered no and that this is the City’s first.
Commissioner Daniels asked what the reason is for being strictly medical.
Jennifer Nakamura answered what the legislation wanted to do is try and ensure people that had medical reasons had easy access to it.
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Serita Young explained the SB 1186 is to stop local authorities/cities from prohibiting medicinal cannabis retail activities, including deliveries. It’s to get medicinal cannabis to those individuals who need it and stop cities prohibiting those deliveries within that jurisdiction.
Commissioner Boling stated everything we are considering tonight pertains to a perspective business that will be housed here within our jurisdiction. None of what we are considering applies to a business in an adjacent community that might come into Rancho Cucamonga for deliveries.
Serita Young answered correct, you can still have deliveries outside of the city. Community members are not limited to deliveries from that one source within the city.
Vice Chair Morales stated we are in compliance with state law. He said we are able to put appropriate regulations into place to protect our community and added that the zoning choice was a good selection.
Chair Dopp stated for the record, additional medicinal cannabis is overall good but there is a severe negative effect that is overlooked because it’s a cultural positive. He expressed disappointment that we are going to have to pass an amendment like this because it’s a state law. It’s easy to buy into the myth that it’s only all good things, and it’s not that bad. He said what we are doing with this regulation specifically addresses a lot of concerns he has, which is, if we are going to have to follow state law, then we are doing everything we can to regulate that to the maximum possible. He wants to make it clear that this is not really something we are willing to open the door on.
Commissioner Williams mentioned that she was there during the original decision making while a Council Member and remember reading the report and admitted it was tempting with so many cities that jumped on board thinking about all the tax money they were going to make. Unfortunately, it did not turn out as they thought it would. She is pleased that we put our foot down and said no. Of course, state law is state law. She does appreciate the fact we will be keeping an eye on it. She is proud of Rancho Cucamonga and subsequent Council holding the line on this and said it’s important for our city to continue that. She thanked Jennifer for all the work she has done on this.
Motion to adopt the proposed Resolution 23-29 recommending Council adopt the proposed ordinance by Commissioner Boling; Second by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried 5-0.
D4. Consideration of a Master Plan for the Epicenter Area, to articulate a vision for enhanced uses and activity and implement development standards for the city-owned parcels commonly known as the Epicenter Sports Complex, consisting of Quakes Stadium, Sofive Soccer Center, Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center, Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Facility and Parking, associated parking lots and a City owned vacant lot at the northwest corner of Rochester and Arrow. No privately owned parcels are subject to this proposed plan. APN’s 229-012-73 and -74, 0229-012-01,-02,-03,-09,-10,-22,-23,-72. An addendum to the General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2021050261) has been prepared for this project. This Item will be forwarded to City Council for Final Action.
Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning and Economic Development, provided Commissioners with Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing and hearing no comment, closed Public Hearing.
Commissioner Williams asked about the Farmers Markets tactical shipping containers, she expressed they are ugly.
Jennifer Nakamura explained there are business entities that utilize those for short-term retail opportunities.
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Matt Marquez explained that some entities repurpose shipping containers and turn them into a number of different things. He said they create a unique, attractive environment.
Commissioner Williams expressed her concerns that we do not want to create a swap meet atmosphere.
Jennifer Nakamura agreed that tactical retail can be more transient. She explained that there is a recreational vehicle trailer in Victoria Gardens next to JC Penny’s in a parked stall. It is a retail location, that could be there for some time or can be movable, such as food trucks. She said we are looking at how do we operate this space in the long term. Whether it is managed by staff or find an operator to manage this space. Its City owned, so we have a lot of control over the tenants and the type of uses and development. We want to make sure they provide the highest level of service.
Commissioner Williams mentioned it sounds like semi-permanent shopping. That is what they end up being and goods are moved quite freely that way.
Vice Chair Morales stated that this establishes the real downtown that PlanRC calls for and it also improves the value per acre in this area. The implementation playbook is a good helpful tool.
Commissioner Boling stated from a food and beverage entertainment perspective, often developers and businesses refer to an 18-hour restaurant and entertainment zone. There was reference ensuring a certain portion of this would be accessible to the public 12-hours per day. He has seen an 18-hour desire to have people there. He mentioned that the bars close down at 2am and that is when breakfast starts. He asked is there a consideration to extend to an 18-hour entertainment restaurant zone.
Jennifer Nakamura explained the intention with the 12-hours was to make sure it’s self publicly accessible for the majority. She said we can design that to make it a minimum so there really is no maximum. We want to make it at least accessible a minimum of 12-hours.
Commissioner Boling expressed to be cautions on how the language will be placed. Creating a restriction of mandatory 12, minimum of 12 or not more than 12.
Jennifer Nakamura agrees, and they will take a final look at that.
Commissioner Boling stated having experience with higher intensity more urban uses shoot for an 18-hour activity. He also asked about the zoning of Sebastian, what would be allowed there. Would restaurants, bars, entertainment, and support business be allowed.
Jennifer Nakamura answered the private parcels are zoned corridor two and entertainment, bars, restaurants activities would be allowed.
Commissioner Boling stated this all sounds great as a master plan. He said back in August of this year, it was announced the City of Ontario entered into an MOU with owner of the Quakes in order to pursue a potential baseball team in the City of Ontario. If there is a swap for the Quakes in another different level of baseball, what does that mean to these plans if Quakes are no longer tenants.
Jennifer Nakamura answered that it is our understanding that stadium improvements will be needed system wide. It is a high likelihood for two teams coming here. The Quakes will continue to stay here in some form.
We can always come back and revisit that Master Plan if things change at some point in the future.
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Chair Dopp asked about shared parking. Have there been discussions with the private developer/landowners in the adjacent areas as to whether they may be open, to probably for a fee, their parking lots.
Jennifer Nakamura replied that they have not had a discussion. She said we would want to look at the development proposal, what the needs are for parking and work from there. These are visionary ideas as far as moving forward with shared parking.
Chair Dopp stated on those visionary items, there is a lot to like in the Master Plan. He expressed he enjoys the idea of activation and spaces you are creating to the north bringing more people into that area, which is essential long term to the future of the Epicenter. He is all in on the Soccer idea. He has been pushing for years. The Massey Plaza development is underutilized. There is an opportunity to, it really can enhance a more outward direction in terms of being a place to be. He appreciates the thoughtfulness that was put into the plan. The long-term plan having a Beer Garden attached to the Epicenter, with the long term being opened to the public beyond event hours.
Jennifer Nakamura replied that nothing is off the table at this time, as long as it is within the vision of the Master Plan.
Commissioner Boling asked where the Epicenter is relative to the EIFD.
Jennifer Nakamura replied the Epicenter may be part of the EIFD, but would need to double check.
Commissioner Boling stated there is a potential to use financing to pay for some of the improvements.
Jennifer Nakamura replied yes.
Motion to adopt the proposed Resolution 23-27 recommending the City Council adopt the Epicenter Master Plan by Commissioner Boling; Second by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried 5-0.
F. Director Announcements
Matt Marquez announced that yesterday they had their third in-person Round Table Discussion. Each meeting attendance increases. The discussion is spirited. The meetings will continue to keep the communication open to get a better understanding of what we are working on and what is going on in the city.
Jennifer Nakamura mentioned we will not be having a meeting in two weeks, and we will be adjourning to December 13th.
G. Commission Announcements
Commissioner Boling asked for clarification regarding the Round Table Discussion. He wanted to confirm it’s generally attended by staff and Commissioners should stay clear. It would be walking into dangerous waters for Commissioners to attend. Is that correct.
Matt Marquez replied that is correct.
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H. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Daniels to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant
Planning and Economic Development Department
Approved:
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1 ORDINANCE XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL
CODE AMENDMENT DRC2023-00318, AMENDING
ARTICLES III, IV, V, VII, VIII, AND IX OF TITLE 17 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, APPROVING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
DRC2023-00317 APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS PROPERTIES
LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND ADOPTING AN
ADDENDUM TO A CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2021050261) FOR THE
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Re
citals.
A. The City of Rancho Cucamonga (the “City”) is proposing to amend existing development standards and create new development standards in order to better calibrate the Development Code to the vision of the General Plan and update the official Zoning Map to address technical zone changes.
B. The City has prepared Municipal Code Amendment DRC2023-00318 and Zoning Map Amendment DRC2023-00317, as described in the title of this Ordinance.
Hereinafter in this Ordinance, the subject Municipal Code Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment are referred to as the “Amendments”.
C. The City is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California.
D. As shown in the Exhibits A through G of this Ordinance, the amendment proposes to amend Articles, III, IV, V, VII, VIII and IX of Title 17 of the Municipal Code to establish new and updated development standards.
E. On November 9 , 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed continued public hearing with respect to the amendment and, following the conclusion thereof, adopted Resolution No. 23-23 recommending that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt said amendment s, excluding the proposed amendments to Article II of Title 17 of the Municipal Code.
F. On December 20, 2023, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the amendment and concluded said hearing on that date.
G. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
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2 SECTION 2. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
A. Recitals. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts s et forth in the Recitals, Section 1, of this Ordinance are true and correct.
B. F indings .
1) Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced public hearing, this Council hereby finds and concludes that the changes proposed to Title 17 (Development Code) in the amendments are consistent with the Development Code and the General Plan’s goals, policies and implementation programs. Pursuant to Section 17.22.040(C) of the Municipal Code, amendments to the Municipal Code “may be approved only when the City Counc il finds that the amendment[s] are consistent with the General Plan goals, policies, and implementation programs.” The proposed amendment is consistent with the following Land Use Element and Housing Element policies:
a) Land Use LC -1.2: Quality of Place. “Ensure that new infill development is compatible with the existing, historic, and envisioned future character and scale of each neighborhood.”
b) Land Use LC-1.9: Infill Development. “Enable and encourage infill development within vacant and underutilized properties through flexible design requirements and potential incentives.”
c) Land Use LC-1.11: Compatible Development. “Allow flexibility in density and intensity to address specific site conditions and ensure compatibility of new development with adjacent context.”
d) Housing H -5.1: Development Review Processes. “Consider new polices, codes, and procedures that have the potential to reduce procedural delays, provide information early in the development process regarding development costs, and charge only those fees necessary to adequately carry out needed public services and improvements.”
e) Housing H-5.4: Development Standards. “Evaluate and adjust as appropriate residential development standards, regulations, and processing procedures that are determined to constrain housing development, particularly housing opportunities for lower and moderate income households and for persons with special needs.”
2) The Amendments identified herein have been processed, including, but not limited to, public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). 3 C. CEQA. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq. ) and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, the City Council, in December 2021, certified the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update 2020 Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2021050261) for the City’s adoption of the 2020 General Plan Update (“PlanRC”) and Climate Action Plan, and adopted findings pursuant to CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines (“Certified FEIR”). No new information has become available and no substantial changes to the circumstances under which implementation of the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan has been undertaken since the certification of the FEIR occurred. The proposed Amendments would not substantially increase the severity of effects relative to the environmental topics analyzed in the Certified FEIR, nor would the proposed Amendments require new mitigation measures or alternatives. An Addendum to the Certified FEIR for the PlanRC and Climate Action Plan was prepared for the adoption of the Amendments pursuant to CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164. The City Council has reviewed the Addendum to the Certified FEIR attached to the staff report accompanying the proposed Amendments, along with the Certified FEIR, and:
1) Based on this evidence and all evidence in the record, concur s with Planning Department staff’s determination that the proposed Amendments will not have a significant effect on the environment and an Addendum is the appropriate level of environmental review under CEQA;
2) In the exercise of its independent judgment, conclude that the Addendum accurately describes the environmental ramifications of the adoption of the Amendments;
3) Finds, based on the evidence in the record, including the Addendum, that the Amendments do not require supplemental or subsequent environmental review because the Amendments (i) are not substantial changes to the PlanRC and Climate Action Plan analyzed under the Certified FEIR that would require major revisions to the previously Certified FEIR, (ii) is not a substantial change in the circumstances under which the PlanRC and Climate Action Plan are being undertaken that would require major revisions to the Certified FEIR, and (iii) do not constitute new information of substantial importance that was not known at the time the FEIR was certified; 4) Finds that if the Amendments are adopted by the City Council, the impacts associated with the adoption of the Amendments would be the same or less than those identified for the PlanRC and Climate Action Plan in the Certified FEIR, for the reasons set forth in the Addendum; and
5) Exercising its independent judgment after considering the administrative record, adopt the Addendum to the Certified FEIR and reaffirm the findings adopted as part of the FEIR certification as remaining applicable to the Amendments.
4 D. The City Council hereby amends Article III ( “Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards”) of Title 17 ( “Development Code”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as shown in Exhibit A of this Ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
E. The City Council hereby amends Article V (“Specific Use Requirements”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as shown in Exhibit B of this Ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
F. The City Council hereby amends Article VII (“Design Standards and Guidelines”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as shown in Exhibit C of this Ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
G. The City Council hereby amends Article VIII (“Form-Based Code”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as shown in Exhibit D of this Ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
H. The City Council hereby amends Article IX (“Glossary”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as shown in Exhibit E of this Ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
I. Determination on Zoning Map Amendment DRC2023-0031. Based on the findings set forth in this Ordinance and the totality of the administrative record before it, the City Council hereby approves Zoning Map Amendment DRC2023-0031 as set forth in Exhibit F attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
J. Zoni
ng Map Amendment . The City Council hereby amends the official Zoning Map reflecting the amendments set forth in Exhibit F. For reference purposes, the updated official Zoning Map for Zoning Map Amendment DRC2023-0031 is also attached as Exhibit G.
K. S ever ability. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, s uch decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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nforcement. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal of any other Ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver of any penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof.
5 M. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS __ DAY OF __________, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day of December, 2023, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
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EXHIBIT A
Amendments to Article III of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Amended Table:
Table 17.30.030-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone
Table 17.30.030-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone.
Land Use/Zoning
District VL L LM M MH H NI IE OSC HR P FC/UC
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P N N P P N N
Adult Day Care Home P P P P P P N N N P N N
Caretaker Housing M M M M M M M M P M P P
Dwelling, Multi-Family N N P P P P N N N N N N
Dwelling, Single- Family P P P P N N N N P P N N
Dwelling, Two-Family P P P P P P N N P P N N
Emergency Shelter (10) N N N N N N C N N N N N
Family Day Care Home P P P P P P P P P P P P
Agricultural Employee
Housing P P P P P P N N N N N N
Guest House P P P N N N N N N N N N
Group Residential M M M M M M N N N M N N
Home Occupation (2) P P P P P P N N P P N N
Live-Work Facility N N N N N N N N N N N N
Manufactured Home P P P P N N N N P P N N
Mobile Home Park (3) M M M M M M N N N N N N
Residential Care Facility M M M M M M N N N N N N
Residential Care Home P P P P P P N N P P N N
Short-Term Rental (13) P P P P P P N P P P P P
Single-Room Occupancy
Facility N N N P P P N N N N N N
Supportive Housing P P P P P P N N N P N N
Transitional Housing P P P P P P N N N P N N
Low Barrier Navigation
Center C C P P P P N N N P N N
Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses
Agricultural Uses (15) N N N N N N N N P N P P
Animal Keeping (4) M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P N N N N N N
Equestrian Facility,
Commercial M N N N N N N N M N M M
Equestrian Facility,
Hobby P N N N N N N N N N N N
Microscale Agriculture N N N N N P N N M N M M
Recreation, Resource Preservation, Open Space, Education, and Public Assembly Uses 8 Land Use/Zoning
District VL L LM M MH H NI IE OSC HR P FC/UC
Assembly Use M M M M M M C N N N P N
Cemetery/Mausoleum N N N N N N N N M N P N
Community Center/Civic
Use M M M M M M P N N M P N
Community Garden P P P P P P N N P N P P
Convention Center N N N N N N C C N N N N
Golf Course/Clubhouse N N N N N N N N M N M M
Indoor Amusement/
Entertainment Facility N N N N N N C N N N N N
Indoor Fitness and Sports
Facility—Large N N N N N N C N N N N N
Indoor Fitness and Sports
Facility—Small N N N N N N M N N N N N
Library and Museum M M M M M M N N M M M M
Outdoor Commercial
Recreation N N N N N N C N N N M N
Park and Public Plaza P P P P P P M M P P P P
Public Safety Facility M M M M M M C C N M P N
Resource- Related
Recreation P P P P P P N N P P P P
School, Academic
(Private) (16) M M M M M M C N N M M N
School, Academic
(Public) (16) P P P P P P P N N P M N
School,
College/University
(Private) (16)
M M M M M M C N N M M N
School,
College/University
(Public)
M M M M M M C N N C M N
Schools, Specialized
Education and
Training/Studio
N N N N N N C C N N M N
Theaters and Auditoriums N N N N N N N N N N M N
Tutoring Center—Large N N N N N N N N N N N N
Tutoring Center—Small N N N N N N N N N N N N
Utility, Transportation, Public Facility, and Communication Uses Broadcasting and
Recording Studios N N N N N N P N N N N N
Park and Ride Facility N N N N N N P C N N N N
Parking Facility N N N N N N N N N N M N
Transit Facility N N N N N N C C N N M N
Utility Facility and
Infrastructure—Fixed
Based Structures (5, 11)
N N N N N N C C C N M M
Utility Facility and
Infrastructure—Pipelines
(5)
P P P P P P P P P P P P
9 Land Use/Zoning
District VL L LM M MH H NI IE OSC HR P FC/UC
Wind Energy System—
Small (9) P N N N N N P P N N N N
Service and Office Uses
Adult Day Care Facility N N N N N C C N N N N N
Adult-Oriented Business
(6) N N N N N N A A N N N N
Ambulance Service N N N N N N C P N N N N
Animal Sales and
Grooming N N N N N N N N N N N N
Bail Bonds N N N N N N N N N N N N
Banks and Financial
Services N N N N N M P N N N N N
Bed and Breakfast Inn M M M N N N N N N N N N
Business Support
Services N N N N N M P P N N N N
Call Center N N N N N N M C N N N N
Check Cashing Business
(7) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Child Day Care
Facility/Center (16) N N N N N C P P N N C N
Commercial Cannabis
Activity N N N N N N N N N N N N
Crematory Services (7) N N N N N N M N N N N N
Hotel N N N N N N N N N N N N
Kennel, Commercial N N N N N N C N N N N N
Maintenance and Repair,
Small Equipment N N N N N N P P N N N N
Massage Establishment
(12) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Massage Establishment,
Ancillary (12) N N N N N N P N N N N N
Medical Services,
Extended Care N M M M M M P N N N N N
Medical Services, General N N N N N N P N N N N N
Medical Services,
Hospitals (16) N N M M M M P N N N N N
Mortuary/Funeral Home N N N N N N N N N N N N
Office, Business and
Professional N N N N N N P N N N N N
Office, Accessory N N N N N N P P N N N N
Pawnshop (7) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Personal Services N N N N N C P P N N N N
Shooting Range N N N N N N C N N N N N
Tattoo Shop (7) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Veterinary Facility M N N N N N P P N N N N
Retail and Restaurant Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Sales N N N N N C M N N N N N
Bar/Nightclub N N N N N N C N N N N N
10 Land Use/Zoning
District VL L LM M MH H NI IE OSC HR P FC/UC
Building Materials Sales
and Storage Yard N N N N N N M P N N N N
Consignment Store N N N N N N N N N N N N
Convenience Store N N N N N N M N N N N N
Drive-In and Drive-
Through Sales and
Service (8)
N N N N N N M N N N N N
Electric Vehicle
Showroom w/ Indoor
Sales
N N N N N N P P N N N N
Electric Vehicle
Showroom w/ Outdoor
Sales
N N N N N N P P N N N N
Feed and Tack Store N N N N N N N N N N N N
Garden Center/Plant
Nursery N N N N N N P P P N P P
Grocery
Store/Supermarket N N N N N N N N N N N N
Gun Sales N N N N N N M N N N N N
Hookah Shop N N N N N N N N N N N N
Home Improvement
Supply Store N N N N N N P P N N N N
Liquor Store N N N N N N M N N N N N
Mobile Food Vehicle N N N N N M P P N N N N
Restaurant, No Liquor
Service N N N N N M P P N N N N
Restaurant, Beer and
Wine N N N N N C P C N N N N
Restaurant, Full Liquor
Service N N N N N N M N N N N N
Retail, Accessory N N N N N M M P N N N N
Retail, General N N N N N C M C N N N N
Retail, Warehouse Club N N N N N N N N N N N N
Secondhand Dealer N N N N N N N N N N N N
Smoke Shop (7) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Thrift Store (7) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Auto and Vehicle Sales
and Rental N N N N N N M N N N N N
Auto and Vehicle Sales,
Auto broker N N N N N N C N N N N N
Auto and Vehicle Sales,
Wholesale N N N N N N P N N N N N
Auto and Vehicle Storage
(14) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Auto Parts Sales N N N N N N P N N N N N
Automobile Service
Stations N N N N N N M N N N N N
11 Land Use/Zoning
District VL L LM M MH H NI IE OSC HR P FC/UC
Car Washing and
Detailing N N N N N N N N N N N N
Electric Vehicle Repair N N N N N N P P N N N N
Alternative Fuel e Station
with Lounge N N N N N N P M N N N N
Recreational Vehicle
Storage N N N N N N C C N N N N
Vehicle Services, Major N N N N N N P P N N N N
Vehicle Services, Minor N N N N N N P N N N N N
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses (16)
Commercial
(Secondary/Accessory)-
Industrial
N N N N N N P P N N N N
Commercial
(Repurposing) - Industrial N N N N N N C C N N N N
E-Commerce Distribution
Distribution/ Fulfillment
Center, Small N N N N N N P P N N N N
Distribution/ Fulfillment
Center, Large N N N N N N M M N N N N
Equipment Sales and
Rental N N N N N N C P N N N N
Parcel Sorting Facilities N N N N N N N N N N N N
Parcel Hub, Small (<
130,000 sq.ft.) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Parcel Hub, Large
(>130,000 sq.ft.) N N N N N N N N N N N N
Food
Processing/Manufacturing N N N N N N C C N N N N
Lumber Yard N N N N N N N C N N N N
Maker Space/Accessory
Maker Space N N N N N M P P N N N N
Manufacturing, Custom
(11) N N N N N N P N N N N N
Manufacturing, Green
Technology N N N N N N P P N N N N
Manufacturing, Light –
Small (11) N N N N N N P P N N N N
Manufacturing, Light –
Large (11) N N N N N N M M N N N N
Microbrewery N N N N N N P P N N N N
Printing and Publishing N N N N N N P N N N N N
Recycling Facility,
Collection N N N N N N C C N N N N
Recycling Facility,
Processing N N N N N N C C N N N N
Research and
Development N N N N N N P P N N N N
Storage, Personal
Storage Facility N N N N N N C C N N N N
Storage Warehouse N N N N N N C C N N N N
12 Land Use/Zoning
District VL L LM M MH H NI IE OSC HR P FC/UC
Wholesale and
Distribution - Light (11) N N N N N N P P N N N N
Wholesale and
Distribution - Medium N N N N N N C P N N N N
Work/Live N N N N N N P P N N N N
Table Notes:
1. Reserved.
2. See additional regulations for home occupations in Chapter 17.92.
3. See additional regulations for mobile homes in Chapter 17.96.
4. Permitted or requires Minor Use Permit. See regulations for animal keeping in Chapter 17.88.
5. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
6. See additional regulations for adult entertainment businesses in Chapter 17.86.
Adult-oriented businesses are not permitted west of Haven Avenue.
7. See additional regulations for special regulated uses in Chapter 17.102.
8. See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in Chapter 17.90.
9. Not permitted within 300 feet of residentially zoned property. See additional regulations for wind energy systems in Chapter 17.76.
10. See additional regulations for emergency shelters in Chapter 17.110.
11. Retail sales from the premises require a conditional use permit.
12. Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18.
13. A short-term rental must be a single-family residence in zoning districts other than VL, L, and LM. See additional regulations for short-term rentals in Chapter 8.34.
14. Auto and vehicle storage is permitted as an on-o r off-site accessory use to any manufacturing use upon issuance of a minor use permit. The minor use permit may also permit truck storage as an accessory use to manufacturing.
15. See additional regulations for agricultural uses.
16. Minimum 1,000 feet from a use in an Industrial Zone that accommodates more than 100 trucks per day, more than 40 trucks with operating transport refrigeration units (TRUs) per day, or where TRU unit operations exceed 300 hours per week.
Amended Section:
Section 17.32.020 Allowed Use Descriptions
Subsection G. Automobile Vehicle Uses:
1. Auto and vehicle sales and rental. Retail establishments selling and/or rentingautomobiles,trucks,andvans.Includesthesalesandrentalofmobilehomes,rec reationalvehicles,andboats.Mayalsoincluderepairshopsandthesalesofpartsandacc essories,incidental to vehicle dealerships. Does not include the sale of auto parts/accessories separate from a vehicle dealership(see “Auto parts sales”), 13 bicycle and moped sales (see “Retail, general”), tire sales and repai r establishments (see “Vehicle services, major”), businesses dealing exclusively in used parts(see “Recycling facility, scrap and dismantling”), or service station, all of which are separately defined.
2. Auto and vehicle sales, auto broker. Establishments providing the service of arranging, negotiating, assisting or effectuating, for a fee or compensation, the purchase of a new or used vehicle, not owned by the broker for a person(s). This use, consistent with the licensing guidelines from the California Department of Motor Vehicles does not allow for the storage or display of vehicles on site.
3. Auto and vehicle sales, wholesale . Wholesale establishments selling new and used vehicles to licensed commercial auto dealers. This use, consistent with the licensing guidelines from the California Department of Motor Vehicles does not allow for the storage or display of vehicles on site.
4. Auto and vehicle storage. Facilities for the storage of operative and in operative vehicles for limited periods of time. Includes, but is not limited to, storage of parking tow-aways, impound yards, fleet yards and storage lots for automobiles (excluding recreational vehicles), trucks, and buses. Does not include retail sales (see “Auto and vehicle sales, wholesale”).
5. Auto parts sales . Stores that sell new automobile parts, tires, and accessories.
May also include minor parts installation (see “Vehicle services, minor”). Does not include tire sales and repair establishments, which are found under “Vehicle services, majo r”, or businesses dealing exclusively in used parts, which are included under “Auto and vehicle sales, wholesale”.
6. Automobile service station, general. A facility that is primarily for the purpose of retail sales of fuel (gasoline, diesel, ethanol etc.) for internal combustion powered vehicles.
7. Car washing and detailing. Permanent, drive-through, self-service, and/or attended car washing establishments, including fully mechanized facilities. May include detailing services. Temporary carwashes (e.g., f undraising activities generally conducted by volunteers and the duration of the event is limited to less than 12 hours within a day) are not part of this use classification. 8 Electric vehicle charging, ancillary . A dedicated area where equipment and associated infrastructure is located for the purpose of charging the battery of an electric vehicle.
9. Electric vehicle service and repair. A use in which electric vehicles or vehicle parts are serviced or repaired. It may include other services for electric vehicles including, but not limited to, accessory towing, maintenance, battery stations, and an electric charging station. Any on- site car wash shall only be used to clean vehicles receiving maintenance or repair and shall not be made available for public use. May include electric vehicle showroom as an accessory use. 14 10. Alternative fuel station with lounge. A facility that is primarily for the purpose of retail sales of non-petroleum based fuel(e.g. electricity, hydrogen)for vehicles and associated ancillary facilities such as a lounge. The lounge includes seating and associated retail activities intended to serve customers waiting for their vehicles to refuel.
11. Recreational vehicle storage. Facilities for the storage of recreational vehicles.
12. Vehicle services, major . The repair, alteration, restoration, towing, painting, or finishing of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and other vehicles as a primary use, including the incidental wholesale and retail sale of vehicle parts as an accessory use. This use includes major engine and/or transmission repair and bodywork-repair facilities dealing with entire vehicles; such establishments typically provide towing, collision repair, other body work, and painting services and tire sales and repair establishments.
13. Vehicle services, minor. Minor facilities specialize in limited aspects of repair and maintenance (e.g., muffler and radiator shops, quick-lube, smog check, and tires).
Does not include repair shops that are part of a vehicle dealership on the same site (see “Auto and vehicle sales”) or automobile dismantling yards, which are included under “Recycling facility, scrap and dismantling”.
Subsection H. Industrial, manufacturing, and processing uses.
17. Wholesale, and distribution, light. Activities typically include, but are not limited to, wholesaling and distribution of finished goods and/or food products from the premises. Activities under this classification shall be conducted in enclosed buildings and occupy 50,000 square feet or less of building space. Includes incidental storage and warehousing. Retail sales from the premises may occur when approved by a minor use permit.
Amended Section:
Subsection B of Section 17.36.010 D evelopment Standards for Residential Zones
Section 17.36.010 Development Standards for Residential Zones.
B. Residential zones described. As identified in chapter 17.26(Establishment of Zones), the city includes six Residential Zones and thirteen subzones:
1. Very Low (VL).
a. Very Low – Etiwanda Heights 14000 (VL-EH 14000)
b. Very Low – Etiwanda Heights 9000 (VL-EH 9000)
2. Low (L).
15 a. Low – Etiwanda Specific Plan (L-ESP)
3. Low Medium (LM).
a. Low Medium – Terra Vista (LM-TV)
b. Low Medium - Etiwanda Specific Plan South (LM-ESP South) c. Low Medium - Etiwanda Specific Plan (LM-ESP)
4. Medium (M).
a. Medium – Terra Vista 1 (M-TV1)
b. Medium - Etiwanda Specific Plan South (M-ESP South)
c. Medium - Etiwanda Specific Plan (M-ESP)
5. Medium High (MH).
a. Medium High – Terra Vista (MH-TV)
Amended Section:
Section 17.36.020 Development Standards for Two Unit s in Single -Family Residential Zones
Section 17.36.020 Development Standards for Two Units in Single- Family Residential Zones.
A. Purpose. This Section provides objective zoning and design standards for the development of residential units pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 9. Development pursuant to his Section does not require discretionary review or a hearing and is processed ministerially through a plan check/zoning clearance.
B. Applicability. SB 9 projects shall only be developed in single- family residential zones. For purposes of this Section, the following zones are considered single- family residential zones:
1. Very Low Residential (VL)
2. Low Residential (L)
3. Hillside Residential (HR)
C. General Standards . All development pursuant to SB 9 shall comply with the following objective standards:
1. Eligibility requirements of Government Code Section 65852.21(a) shall be satisfied.
2. Except where superseded by SB 9 or this Section, development shall comply with the objective development standards of the zone in which the lot is located. 16 3. Access to any unit shall not be across an easement that restricts such access.
4. More than 25 percent of the exterior structural walls of an existing dwelling shall not be demolished unless the site has not been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
5. The lot shall contain no more than one pedestrian path connected to the public right-of-way or private street.
6. The development shall contain no exterior stairways except those leading from grade to the first floor.
7. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:
a. A minimum of one off -street parking space shall be provided f or each residential unit.
b. No off-street parking is required if either of the following apply:
i. The lot is located within one-half mile walking distance of either: a high-quality transit corridor as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21155(b) or a major transit stop as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21064.3.
D. Additional Standards for New Construction. In addition to the standards of Subsection C, the standards of this Subsection apply if one or both residential units are new construction:
1. Maximum unit size shall be 800 square feet.
2. No residential unit shall exceed a building height of one story.
3. No residential unit shall exceed a building height of 16 feet.
4. Each residential unit shall have a minimum setback of four feet from side and rear property lines except as allowed by Government Code Section 65852.21.
5. If the residential units are built as separate buildings, the following standards shall apply:
a. The buildings shall be located one in front of the other in relation to the street;
b. The front building shall be at least as wide and as tall as the rear building; and
c. The front building shall be positioned such that the rear building is not visible from the street when viewed from directly in front of the property.
6. If the residential units are built as a single building, one residential unit shall have a door facing the street and one residential unit shall have a door facing a side or rear property line.
17 E. Additional Standards for Conversion of an Existing Dwelling. In addition to the standards of Subsection C, the standards of this section apply if an existing dwelling will be fully or partially retained:
1. Maximum unit size shall be 800 square feet.
2. The existing setbacks shall be maintained when converting or substantially redeveloping an existing structure to a two- unit residential development, except that additions to the existing dwelling shall have a minimum setback of four feet from side and rear property lines.
3. Additions to the existing dwelling shall not increase the building height beyond the allowable maximum of the respective base zoning district.
4. If two residential units are located in the same building, one residential unit shall have a door facing the street and one residential unit shall have a door facing a side or rear property line.
F. Additional Standards for Urban Lot Split Projects. In addition to the standards of Subsections C, D, and E as applicable, the standards of this Subsection apply if the residential units will be located on lots created by an urban lot split.
1. Each lot created by the parcel map shall be used solely for residential uses.
2. No lot created by the par cel map shall have more than two residential units, inclusive of any accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU). No ADU or JADU shall be allowed on any parcel created by an urban lot split if the subdivider uses the authority provided under Government Code Section 65852.21.
3. If the boundary line between the lots created by the parcel map is perpendicular to the front lot line, the units shall be subject to the following standards:
a. The buildings nearest the street on each l ot created by the parcel map shall have no more than one residential unit with a door facing the street.
G. Exceptions. The Planning Director shall approved an exception to any of the standards specified in this Section upon determining that complying wi th the standard would physically preclude the construction of up to two residential units or would physically preclude either of the two residential units from being 800 square feet in floor area.
H. Review. The Building Official, City Engineer, and Fire Marshal shall review applications to determine whether a proposed development would cause a specific adverse effect to public health, safety, and welfare, as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5. If so, the Building Official shall make a written fin ding in support of his or her decision to deny the application.
I. Denial. The Building Official shall deny an application for an SB 9 project upon making both of the following findings in writing based upon a preponderance of evidence:
18 1. The proposed h ousing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety or the physical environment as defined and determined in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2).
2. There is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
J. Covenants Required. A property owner seeking to develop units on a single-family residential property, pursuant to the standards of SB 9 and the standards of this Section, shall execute and record the following cove nants against the subject property with the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk and provide a copy to the City:
1. Short-Term Rental of a residential unit for a period of less than 31 days shall be prohibited;
2. Non-residential uses on the site shall be prohibited;
3. Any subsequent urban lot split of land that was previously subdivided with an urban lot split shall be prohibited; and
4. The owner of the property of which an urban lot split is proposed shall sign an affidavit stating that the owner intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for at least three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split.
Amended Section:
Section 17.36.030 Urban Lot Splints in Single-Family Residential Zones Section 17.36.030 Urban Lot Splints in Single-Family Residential Zones.
A. Purpose. This Section provides objective standards for urban lot splits on single- family residential zone lots pursuant to SB 9.
B. Applicability.
1. This Section applies to single- family residential zone lots. For the purposes of this Section, the following zones are considered single-family residential zones:
a. Very Low Residential (VL)
b. Low Residential (L)
c. Hillside Residential (HR)
2. An urban lot split is prohibited on a lot previously subdivided by an urban lot split pursuant to SB 9. In addition, an urban lot split is prohibited on a lot if the lot’s owner or any person acting in concert with the owner of such lot has previously subdivided an adjacent lot pursuant to SB 9.
3. An urban lot split shall not require discretionary review or a hearing and is approved ministerially by the City Engineer through a parcel map application. This Section is exempt from the application and hearing requirements described in 19 Chapter 16.20 (Tentative Parcel Maps – Four or Less Parcels) and Section
16.22.090 (Approval by City Council).
C. Subdivision Standards. An urban lot split pursuant to this Section is subject to the following standards.
1. Eligibility requirements of Government Code Section 66411.7(a) shall be satisfied.
2. A minimum lot size of one acre per dwelling unit is required for any proposed lot which does not have access to a public sewer.
3. Each lot created by the parcel map shall have a minimum area of 1,200 square feet.
4. The newly created lots shall not be smaller than 45 percent of the area of the original lot.
5. Each newly created lot must have access to a public street.
6. Lot lines shall be:
i. Straight lines, unless there is a conflict with existing improvements or the natural environment;
ii. Generally parallel to the street when facing the street or be at right angles perpendicular to the street on straight streets, or radial to the street on curved streets; and
iii. Within appropriate physical locations that do not bisect buildings and are contiguous with existing zoning boundaries.
D. Exceptions. The City Engineer shall approve an exception to any of the standards satisfied in this Section upon determining that complying with the standard would physically preclude the construction of up to two residential units or would physically preclude either of the two residential units from being 800 square feet in floor area.
E. Review. The Building Official, City Engineer, and Fire Marshal shall review applications to determine whether there is a specific adverse effect to public health, safety, and welfare.
F. Denial. The City Engineer shall deny an urban lot split upon making both of the following findings in writing based upon a preponderance of evidence.
1. The proposed housing development project wo uld have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety or the physical environment as defined and determined in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2); and
2. There is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
G. Covenants Required. A property owner seeking to develop units on a single-family residential property, pursuant to the standards of SB 9 and the standards of this Section, 20 shall execute and record the following covenants against the subject property with the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk and provide a copy to the City:
1. Short-Term Rental of a residential unit for a period less than 31 days shall be prohibited;
2. Non-residential uses on the site shall be prohibited;
3. Any subsequent urban lot split of land that was previously subdivided with an urban lot split shall be prohibited; and
4. The owner of the property for which an urban lot split is proposed shall sign an affidavit stating that the owner intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for at least three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split.
Amended Section:
Section 17.38.060 The Resort
Section 17.38.060 The Resort.
A. Table 17.38.060-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Placetype) provides the permit requirements for land uses by Placetype. Land use classifications/categories and descriptions are per the City’s Development Code unless otherwise defined in this section.
B. Uses not specifically listed. Uses not specifically listed as permitted or conditionally permitted, but deemed by the Planning Director to be similar to a listed permitted or conditionally permitted use, may be allowed subject to a use determination made by the Planning Director.
C. Shopkeeper and live/work units. In order to encourage businesses that create new jobs while ensuring compatibility with residential units, the following requirements have been established.
1. Shopkeeper units. Shopkeeper units are units that include both residential (R-2 occupancy) and non-residential (B-occupancy) mixed occupancy types as defined by the California Building Code. Shopkeeper allows individual occupancy of the non-residential space with separate entries from residence. The non- residential portion of the unit may be leased separately from the residential portion of the unit.
2. Live/work units. Live/Work homes provide non-residence space within the home and are defined by the California Building Code and shall be consistent with the City’s Development Code ‘Live-Work Facility’ allowed use description.
TABLE 17.38.060-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Placetype.
Key
P= Permitted
21 C= Conditional Use Permit
N= Not Permitted
LWC= Live/Work with a Conditional Use Permit***
Placetype VN CL UN T MU Rec MU Overlay*
Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling unit
Adult day care home P P P P P P P
Caretaker housing C C C C C C C
Dwelling, multi-family P P P P P P P
Dwelling, second unit (1) N N N N N N N
Dwelling, single-family P P N N N N N
Dwelling, two-family P P P P P P P
Emergency shelter N N N N N N N
Family day care home, large (11) C C C C C C C
Family day care home, small P P P P P P P
Guest house N N N N N N N
Group residential C C C C C C C
Home occupation (2) P P P P P P P
Live-work facility C C C N P P P
Shopkeeper (*) P P P N P P P
Manufactured home (3) N N N N N N N
Mobile home park (3) N N N N N N N
Residential care facility C C C C C C C
Residential care home P P P N N N N
Single-room occupancy facility P P P P P P P
Transitional housing P P P P P P P
Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses
Agricultural uses N N N N N N N
Animal keeping, domestic pets (4) P P P P P P P
Animal keeping, exotic animals (4) C C C C C C C
Animal keeping, insects (4) N N N N N N N
Animal keeping, livestock animals (4) N N N N N N N
Animal keeping, poultry (4) N N N N N N N
Equestrian facility, commercial N N N N N N N
Equestrian facility, hobby N N N N N N N
Recreation, Resource Preservation, Open Space, Education, and Public Assembly Uses Assembly use C C C C C C C
Cemetery/mausoleum N N N N N N N
Community center/civic use C C C C C P C
Community garden C C C N N N N
Convention center N N N N N N N
Golf course/clubhouse N N N N N N N
Indoor amusement/entertainment facility N N N C C C C
Indoor fitness and sports facility—large N N N C C P C
Indoor fitness and sports facility—small N N N P P P P
Library and museum C C C P P P P
22 Placetype VN CL UN T MU Rec MU Overlay*
Outdoor commercial recreation N N N C C C C
Park and public plaza P P P P P P P
Public safety facility C C C C C P C
Resource-related recreation P P P P P P P
School, academic (private) C C C C C C C
School, academic (public) P P P P P P P
School, college/university (private) N N N N P N P
School, college/university (public) N N N N P N P
Schools, specialized education and training/studio N N N C C C C Theaters and auditoriums N N N C C C C
Tutoring center—large N N N C C C C
Tutoring center—small N N N P P P P
Utility, Transportation, Public Facility, and Communication Uses Broadcasting and recording studios N N N N N N N
Park and ride facility N N N P N N N
Parking facility N N N P P P P
Transit facility N N N P N N N
Utility facility and infrastructure—fixed based
structures (5) N N N N N N N
Utility facility and infrastructure—pipelines (5) P P P P P P P Wind energy system—small (10) N N N N N N N
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult day care facility N N N C C C C
Adult-oriented business (6) N N N N N N N
Alcoholic beverage sales N N N C C C C
Ambulance service N N N N N N N
Animal sales and grooming N N N P P P P
Art, antique, collectable shop LWC LWC LWC P P P P
Artisan shop LWC LWC LWC P P P P
Bail bonds N N N N N N N
Banks and financial services N N N C C C C
Bar/nightclub N N N C C C C
Bed and breakfast inn N N N N N N N
Building materials store and yard N N N N N N N
Business support services N N N P P P P
Call center N N N N N N N
Card room N N N N N N N
Check cashing business (7) N N N P P P P
Child day care facility/center N N N C C C C
Consignment store N N N C C C C
Convenience store N N N P P P P
Crematory services (7) N N N N N N N
Drive-in and drive-through sales and service (8) N N N N N N N Equipment sales and rental N N N N N N N
Feed and tack store N N N N N N N
Furniture, furnishing, and appliance store (13) N N N C P N P Garden center/plant nursery (13) C C C C C C C
23 Placetype VN CL UN T MU Rec MU Overlay*
Grocery store/supermarket (13) N N N P P P P
Gun sales N N N N N N N
Hookah shop N N N C C C C
Home improvement supply store (13) N N N C C N C
Hotel and motel (14) N N N C C C C
Internet cafe N N N P P P P
Kennel, commercial N N N N N N N
Liquor store N N N C C C C
Maintenance and repair, small equipment N N N P P P P
Massage establishment N N N C C C C
Medical marijuana dispensary N N N N N N N
Medical services, extended care C C C C C C C
Medical services, general N N N P P P P
Medical services, hospitals N N N N N N N
Mobile hot food truck N N N N N N N
Mortuary/funeral home N N N N N N N
Office, business and professional (**) LWC LWC LWC P P P P Office, accessory N N N P P P P
Pawnshop (7) N N N N N N N
Personal services N N N P P P P
Restaurant, no liquor service N N N P P P P
Restaurant, beer and wine N N N P P P P
Restaurant, full liquor service N N N C C C C
Retail, accessory N N N P P P P
Retail, general LWC LWC LWC P P P P
Retail, warehouse club N N N N N N N
Secondhand dealer N N N P P P P
Shooting range N N N N N N N
Smoke shop (7) N N N N N N N
Specialty food store N N N P P P P
Tattoo shop (7) N N N N C N C
Thrift store (7) N N N N N N N
Veterinary facility N N N C C C C
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Auto vehicle dismantling N N N N N N N
Auto and vehicle sales and rental N N N N N N N
Auto and vehicle sales, auto broker N N N N N N N
Auto and vehicle sales, wholesale N N N N N N N
Auto and vehicle storage N N N N N N N
Auto parts sales N N N N N N N
Car washing and detailing N N N N N N N
Recreational vehicle storage N N N N N N N
Service stations N N N N N N N
Vehicle services, major N N N N N N N
Vehicle services, minor N N N N N N N
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Fuel storage and distribution N N N N N N N
24 Placetype VN CL UN T MU Rec MU Overlay*
Manufacturing, custom small-scale LWC LWC LWC P P N P
Manufacturing, heavy N N N N N N N
Manufacturing, heavy-minimum impact N N N N N N N
Manufacturing, light N N N N N N N
Manufacturing, medium (9) N N N N N N N
Microbrewery LWC LWC LWC P P N P
Printing and publishing N N N P P P P
Recycling facility, collection N N N N N N N
Recycling facility, processing N N N N N N N
Recycling facility, scrap and dismantling facility N N N N N N N Research and development N N N N N N N
Storage, personal storage facility N N N N N N N
Storage warehouse N N N N N N N
Storage yard N N N N N N N
Wholesale, storage, and distribution—heavy N N N N N N N Wholesale, storage, and distribution—light N N N N N N N Wholesale, storage, and distribution—medium (9),
(12) N N N N N N N
Table notes:
(*) Uses permitted in the MU-Overlay Zone override the underlying placetype where there is a conflict.
(**) Leasing and new homes sales centers.
(***) Shopkeeper units are those that include both residential (R-2 occupancy) and nonresidential (B-occupancy) mixed occupancy types as defined by the California Building Code. The nonresidential portion of the unit may be leased separately from the residential portion of the unit.
(1) See additional accessory dwelling unit regulations in chapter 17.100. (2) See additional home occupation regulations in chapter 17.92. (3) See additional mobilehome regulations in chapter 17.96. (4) See additional animal keeping in chapter 17.88.
(5) Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a CUP.
(6) See additional adult entertainment businesses in chapter 17.86. Adult-oriented businesses are not permitted west of Haven Avenue.
(7) See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102. 25 (8) See additional regulations for drive-In and drive-through facilities in chapter
17.90. (9) Not permitted within 300 feet of residentially zoned property. (10) See additional regulations for wind energy systems in alternative energy systems and facilities in chapter 17.76.
(11) “Family day care home—large” requires approval of a large family day care permit, not a conditional use permit.
(12) “Wholesale, storage, and distribution—medium” is not permitted on any parcel that is located within, or partly within, 500 feet of the Foothill Boulevard right-of-way. (13) Maximum square footage for a single user shall not exceed 10,000 square feet. (14) The maximum number or rooms for hotels/motels is 200 rooms.
26 EXHIBIT B
Amendments to Article V of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Amended Section:
Section 17.89.020 Development and Design Standards
Section 17.89.020 Development and Design Standards.
A. Location and separation requirements.
1. Separation requirements. Automobile service stations, including ancillary uses, shall be separated from other automobile service stations by a minimum of 1,000 feet. Separation distance shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest property line of said automobile service stations.
a. Automobile service station which exclusively provides alternative fuels shall not be subject to the separation requirements of this section.
B. General development standards . New and reconstructed automobile service stations shall comply with the following development standards.
1. Minimum site area. 40,000 square feet.
2. Maximum lot coverage. 40 percent of the total lot size, including the canopy. No more than 20 percent of the total lot area shall be covered by a canopy.
3. Maximum number of driveways . No more than two driveways or means of access shall be provided to any one street or highway. No more than 35 percent of the street frontage shall be devoted to curb cuts. Within integrated developments, share access driveways are required.
a. Driveways shall not be located closer than 25 feet to the end of a curb corner or a common property line when adjacent to a residential zoning district. The planning director may consider deviations from this requirement due to demonstrated site constraints, subject to compliance with all other applicable development standards.
4. Pump islands.
a. Pump islands shall be set back a minimum of 60 feet from an adjoining parcel which are used, zoned, or designated by the general plan for residential uses, schools, parks, or religious facility to the nearest edge of the pump island. A canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 50 feet within this distance.
b. Pump islands shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any nonresidential property line to the nearest edge of the pump island. A 27 canopy or roof structure over a pump island m ay encroach up to 15 feet within this distance.
c. The pump island shall be situated to provide stacking space for a minimum o ftwo vehicles behind the vehicle parked at the pump closest to any entrance and/or exit driveway.
d. At least one pump station sh all be accessible to oversize vehicles, including recreational vehicles.
5. Ancillary equipment/devices . Ancillary equipment/devices such as air compressors shall not be located in any required building setback area.
6. Parking requirements. The automobile service station and any ancillary uses shall comply with all applicable standards of chapter 17.64 (Parking and Loading Standards). Where conflict arises between section, the requirements of this subsection shall take precedent.
a. Automobile service station: Two spaces minimum. Spaces at the pump island do not satisfy this parking standard. Any additional, ancillary uses on the property shall also include the parking requirements listed below. b. Automobile service station with a convenience store: Five spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of the convenience store. Up to 50 percent of the pump islands may be counted as parking spaces at a minimum ratio of one space for each pump island.
c. Automobile service station with vehicle service bay: O ne space per service bay.
d. Automobile service station with restaurant and/or car wash: The parking requirement shall be determined by a parking demand study prepared by an independent traffic engineer licensed by the State of California. The study shall be provided by the applicant, at its sole expense. e. A minimum of one loading space and delivery vehicle stacking area shall be located and designed to avoid undue interference with the public use of streets and alleys, drive aisles, automobile parking sp aces, or pedestrian paseos. See chapter 17.64(Parking and Loading Standards) C. Alternative Fuel Stations.
1. A minimum of one alternative fuel stations shall be provided for every four petroleum-based fuel pumps. The alternative fuel stations can be an electric vehicle charging station, compressed natural gas (CNG), hydrogen, or other alternative fuel.
28 a. Existing automobile service stations shall add at least one alternative fuel station when proposing an expansion of the existing operation.
2. A waiting/seating area shall be provided for customers charging an electric vehicle at a designated charging station.
3. Automobile Service Stations which exclusively provide alternative fuels shall be subject to the requirements of this Chapter, with exception to the separation requirements.
D. Building design and orientation. See chapters 17.130 (Zone and Building Standards) and 17.132(Building Entrances and Facades) for building design and orientation requirements.
E. Lighting. See chapter 17.58 (Outdoor Lighting Standards) for all applicable lighting standards.
F. Landscaping. See chapter 17.56 (Landscaping Standards) for all applicable landscaping standards.(Ord. No. 1017 § 9, 2023)
Removed Section:
Section 17.89.030 Signs.
Amended Section:
Section 17.89.040. Operational Standards
Section 17.89.040. Operational Standards.
A. Location of activities. All activities and operations shall be conducted entirely within the enclosed ancillary structure(s), except as follows:
1. The dispensing of fuel products from pump islands, vehicle charging, and air and water services, and display of propose tanks for sale.
2. Minor emergency repairs including, replacement of headlights, turn indicator bulbs or windshield wipers.
B. Site maintenance. The site including all structures, landscaping, walls/fences, and signs shall be maintained in good repair, in a clean, neat and orderly condition. Driveways, parking, landscape, and service areas shall be maintained and kept free of grease, oil, and other petroleum products in addition to litter. These areas shall be periodically cleaned with equipment that dissolves spil led grease, oil, and other petroleum products without washing them into drainage, gutter, or sewer systems. 29 C. Trash receptacles. Trash receptacles shall be located at the building entrance and at each pump island. The premises shall be kept free of the accumulation of litter or waste.
Removal of waster or litter from the trash receptacles shall occur at a minimum or once each day the business is open.
D. Trash enclosure. A trash enclosure, completely enclosed with a decorative masonry wall not less than s ix feet high with a solid metal self -enclosing gated opening, and large enough to accommodate standard- sized commercial trash bins, shall be located on the rear portion of the property in a manner which is accessible to refuse collection vehicles. An architecturally integrated trellis shall be provided above the trash enclosure.
E. Public service facilities. All automobile service stations shall:
1. Provide restrooms on site, at no charge, for customer use during normal business hours. The restroom shall be continuously maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Entrances to restroom facilities shall be located within a building.
2. Provide and maintain an air pump and radiator water hose for public use.
F. Noise. All outdoor noise generators associated with an automobile service station and any ancillary use(s) shall be identified by the applicant during conditional use permit review and may require the submittal of a professional noise analysis to quantify noise sources.
1. Automobile service station and ancillary use noise (e.g., bells, loudspeakers, tools, video/audio pump stations, and sound signals, etc.) shall not be audible from residentially zoned or residentially occupied parcels between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and before 10:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on Sundays and nationally recognized holidays.
2. Automobile service station and ancillary use operations shall comply with all other applicable noise requirements of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
G. Hazardous materials. All necessary permits for the storage and use of hazardous materials shall be obtained. All automobile fluids shall be recycled or removed according to applicable state and federal standards.
H. Propane tank sales. Propane tank sale displays shall be located outside of any required setback area and shall be stored in a secure display. The city may require landscaping or other type of screening to conceal the propane tanks from public view.
I. Mechanical equipment.
1. All hydraulic hoists and pits, all equipment for lubrication, greasing, automobile washing and permitted repairs shall be enclosed entirely within a building. 30 2. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.
3. All ground mounted gasoline vapor recovery units and venting pipes shall be partially enclosed with a six-foot-high decorative solid screen wall and landscaping and shall not be located in any required setback area. The ci ty may consider deviations from this requirement due to demonstrated site constraints subject to compliance with all other applicable development standards.
J. Ancillary uses . Ancillary uses related to automobile service stations shall not operate 24 hours a day.
1. Convenience store.
a. Outdoor display of merchandise shall be prohibited unless a temporary use permit is obtained pursuant to chapter 17.104(Temporary Use). b. Alcohol sales related to ancillary uses of automobile service stations located within over concentrated census tracts shall not be allowed. 2 Car wash.
a. Applicants shall provide a queuing study prepared by an independent traffic engineer licensed by the State of California. The study shall be provided by the applicant, at its sole expense.
b. Applicants shall provide a noise study prepared by an independent acoustical engineer licensed by the State of California. The study shall be provided by the applicant, at its sole expense.
3. Vehicle repair shop.
a. Openings of service bays shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion onto adjoining public rights-of-way and properties. b. Service bay doors shall not directly face an existing residential development or residential zone.
c. Vehicle repair shops shall be limited to battery and ignition services, tire repair and sales, and other accessory sales and services for automobiles; but shall exclude major automobile repairs, tire recapping, steam cleaning, painting, body and fender work, engine overhaul, and other work of a similar nature.
4. Restaurants. Drive-through restaurants shall be prohibited.
K. Discontinuation of an automobile service station use or structure. An automobile service station use that has been legally established and conforms to all standards of title 31 17 shall not be re-established if such use has been discontinued for a continuous period of 12 months or more.
L. Legal nonconforming.
1. Any automobile service station that is lawfully operating in the city and does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, but which were legally established prior to the date this section was adopted, shall be considered a legal nonconforming use. Except as provided below, legally established nonconforming automobile service stations and ancillary uses on said automobile service station site shall be subject to chapter 17.62 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots). a. Modifications to existing automobile service stations or ancillary uses.
Automobile service station uses and structures related thereto shall not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed, or moved to a different portion of the lot or parcel of land occupied by such use unless in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. If conformity with standards adopted pursuant to this chapter causes hardship due to existing configuration of on- site buildings or structures, a variance may be applied for, pursuant to section
17.20.030 (Variance).
Amended Section:
Amend Subsection 17.91.040.C. Development and Design Standards
Section 17.91.040. Development and Design Standards.
C. Parking and Circulation
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 park ing 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.
32 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 ve hicular 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. All stacking lanes must be clearly i dentified with pavement markings and signage to indicate the entrance, direction of traffic flow and exit.
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.
Added Section:
33 Section 17.111 Vehicle Service Uses
Section 17.111 Vehicle Service 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.
34 EXHIBIT C
Amendments to Article VII of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Amended Table:
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 2 2
11-20 2 3
21-40 3 3
41-60 3 4
61-80 4 4
81-100 5 4
Over 100 5 + 1 (for each 40 additional) 4
Table notes:
The following may be counted as additional floorplans:
(1) A minimum 30% reverse footprints are required. Reverse footprints shall not be counted as a required floor plan.
(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.
Amended Section:
Subsection B of Section 17.122.010 Purpose and applicability
Section 7.122.010 Purpose and applicability.
B. Subdivision design. The following standards and guidelines apply:
35 1. Standards.
a. Provide two means of ingress and egress
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. Intersections, including knuckles, shall be perpendicular (radialoncurves). g. Align intersections with existing streets or provide adequate spacing between intersections.
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
36 EXHIBIT D
Amendments to Article VIII of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Amended Section:
Table 17.128.020-1 of Section 17.128.020 Overview of Form-Based Zones
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
nonresidential uses)
Center 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
nonresidential 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
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
37 Zone Neighborhood
Estate 2 (NE2)
Neighborhood
General 3 (NG3) Center 1 (CE1) Mixed Employment
1 (ME1)
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)
Added Subsection:
Subsection 17.130.030.D to Section 17.130.030 Applicable to All Zones Section 17.130.030 Applicable to All Zones.
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.
Amended Table:
Table 17.130.050-1 of Section 17.130.050 Specific to Zones Table 17.130.050-1 Required Build-to-Line, Height, and Frontage Area.
Standard [1]
Form-Based Zones
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DENSITY AND INTENSITY (MAX.)[4]
Dwelling Units per Acre
(Du/ac) (min./max.)
0/8 0/24 0/30 18/30 24/42 24/42 36/60
40/100
20/50 in
subzone
38 Standard [1]
Form-Based Zones
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
(min./max.) [2]
0/0.4
0.4/0.6
0.2/0.4 in
subzone
0.2/1 0.6/2.0 0.4/2.0 0.4/1.0 0.6/1.5
1.0/2.0
0.2/0.4 in
subzone
BUILD-TO LINES
A Primary Build-to Line
(max./min.) 40 ft./NA 5 ft./15 ft. 0 ft./10 ft. 5 ft./20 ft. 5 ft./15 ft. 0 ft./15 ft. 0 ft./15 ft. 0 ft./10 ft.
B Secondary Build-to Line
(max./min.) 30 ft./NA 5 ft./15 ft. 0 ft./10 ft. 5 ft./20 ft. 5 ft./15 ft. 0 ft./15 ft. 0 ft./15 ft. 0 ft./10 ft.
BUILDING PLACEMENT WITHIN PRIVATE FRONTAGE AREAS
C
—
D
x
100
Minimum Built
Percentage of
Primary Frontage
Width
NA
65% of
primary
frontage
width
80% of
primary
frontage
width
70% of
primary
frontage
width
75% of
primary
frontage
width
80% of
primary
frontage
width
85% of
primary
frontage
width
90% of
primary
frontage
width
E
—
F
x
100
Minimum Built
Percentage of
Secondary
Frontage Width
NA
30% of
secondary
frontage
width
30% of
secondary
frontage
width
30% of
secondary
frontage
width
30% of
secondary
frontage
width
30% of
secondary
frontage
width
30% of
secondary
frontage
width
40% of
secondary
frontage
width
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
Nonresidential Use (min.) 12 ft. 12 ft. 15 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
H Upper Floor Nonresidential
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.
I Nonresidential Finish Floor
Elevation 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
maximum
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.)
K Surface Parking, Front, or
Street Side if located on a
Transit Priority Street
25 ft.
from
building
facade
30 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 50 ft.
L Surface Parking, Street
Side (if not located on a
Transit Priority Street)
25 ft.
from
building
facade
10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Table 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.
39 2. FAR applies to nonresidential Portion of the development only, including nonresidential 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.
Amended Section:
Section 17.130.060 Building Type Standards
Section 17.130.060 Building Type Standards.
This section establishes the standards for building types. Table 17.130.060-1 shows the building types that are allowed in each form-based zone. Subsections A through J describe each building type and establish the development standards specific to each.
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) A A
Attached Flex 17.130.060(B) A A A
Main Street 17.130.060(C) A A A A A A A A
Rowhouse 17.130.060(D) A A A A
Courtyard
Building
17.130.060(E) A A A A A A
Multiplex 17.130.060(F) A A A A A A
Mid-Rise Building 17.130.060(G) A A A A A
High-Rise
Building
17.130.060(H) A
Estate 17.130.060(I) A
Extra Large
House
17.130.060(J) A
Large House 17.130.060(K) A
40 A = Building Type Allowed
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 individual. Parking is provided in detached garages or carports and accessed from a rear lane or alley.
ZONES PERMITTED:NG3, CE1
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 60 ft, Max. 100 ft
B Depth Min. 90 ft
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary Building (All Attached Units)
Build-to Lines See Table 17.130.050-1
C Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 10% of lot width
Rear Yard Setback None
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
Overall Max. 1-story
BUILDING MASSING
Primary Building (All Attached Units)
E Width Max. 60 ft
F Depth Max. 50 ft
Detached Garage
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
41 ZONES PERMITTED:NG3, CE1
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
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 nonresidential 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.
ZONES PERMITTED: NG3, CE1, ME1
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 17.130.050-1
C Interior Side Yard Setback 0 ft, Min. 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
Overall Max. 1-story
BUILDING MASSING
Primary Building (All Attached Units)
E Width Max. 100 ft; max. 50 ft per attached unit
F Depth Max. 60 ft
Detached Garages
G Width Max. Width of unit
H Depth Max. 24 ft
BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS
Nonresidential Entrances Must face the private frontage area 42 ZONES PERMITTED: NG3, CE1, ME1
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
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 J Common Usable Open Space, Minimum
Dimension (in any direction)
10 ft
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.
ZONES PERMITTED: NG3, CE1, ME1, ME2, CO1, CO2, CE2
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 25 ft, Max. 180 ft
B Depth Min. 65 ft
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Build-to Line See Table 17.130.050-1
Interior Side Yard Setback None
Rear Yard Setback Min. 5 ft
BUILDING HEIGHT
To eave/top of parapet Max. 35 ft
Overall Max. 40 ft
BUILDING MASSING
C Width Max. 180 ft
D Depth Max. 100 ft
BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS
Entrances Must face the private frontage area
Required Paseos Main Street frontages exceeding 150 ft in width must be interrupted by a paseo that connects the frontage area
to the parking area.
43 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 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.
ZONES PERMITTED: NG3, CE1, ME2, CO1
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 60 ft, Max. 250 ft
B Depth Min. 60 ft
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary Building (All Attached Units)
Build-to Line See Table 17.130.050-1
C Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 5 ft at end of row of attached units Rear Yard Setback Min. 5 ft
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
BUILDING MASSING
Primary Building (Row of Attached Units)
D Width Max. 240 ft
E Depth Max. 50 ft
Unit
F Width Max. 30 ft
Detached Garages
Width Width of unit
Depth Max. 24 feet
BUILDING ENTRANCES AND ACCESS
Individual Entrances Must face the private frontage area 44 ZONES PERMITTED: NG3, CE1, ME2, CO1
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
Rear Lane or Shared Driveway Required where possible
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum 75% of site
OPEN SPACE
Private Open Space, Area Min. 100 sq ft per unit
Private Usable Open Space, 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.
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 nonresidential contexts.
ZONES PERMITTED: CE1, ME1, CO1, CO2, CE2
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 80 ft, Max. 136 ft
B Depth Min. 60 ft
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Build-to Line See Table 17.130.050-1
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
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). 45 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.
ZONES PERMITTED: NG3, CE1, ME1, CO1, CO2
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 60 ft, Max. 176 ft
B Depth Min. 60 ft
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Build-to Line See Table 17.130.050-1
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
BUILDING MASSING
Primary Building (All Attached Units)
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
G Common Usable Open Space, Minimum
Dimension (in any direction)
15 ft
G. Mid-Rise.
46 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(I), above.
ZONES PERMITTED: ME1, ME2, CO1, CO2, CE2
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 PLACEMENT
Build-to Line See Table 17.130.050-1
Interior Side Yard Setback None
Rear Yard Setback Min. 10 ft
BUILDING HEIGHT
To eave/top of parapet Max. 80 ft
Overall Max. 92 ft
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 F Common Usable Open Space, Minimum
Dimension (in any direction)
20 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
(I), above.
47 ZONES PERMITTED: CE2
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 17.130.050-1
Interior Side Yard Setback None
Rear Yard Setback Min. 10 ft
BUILDING HEIGHT
To eave/top of parapet Max. 120 ft
Overall Max. 132 ft
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 F Common Usable Open Space, Minimum
Dimension (in any direction)
20 ft
I. Estate.
The standards of this section apply to the Estate Building Type.
ZONES PERMITTED: NE2
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 100 ft (corner lots add 15 ft to min.)
B Depth Min. 120 ft
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary building
C Build-to Line See Table 17.130.050-1
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
48 ZONES PERMITTED: NE2
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
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
Depth 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
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.
49 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.
J. Extra Large House.
The standards of this section apply to the Extra Large House Building Type.
ZONES PERMITTED: NE2
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 80 ft, Max. 100 ft
B Depth Min. 120 ft
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary building
C Build-to Line See Table 17.130.050-1
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
50 ZONES PERMITTED: NE2
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
Depth Max. 30 ft
Depth 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
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.
K. Large House.
51 The standards of this section apply to the Large House Building Type.
ZONES PERMITTED: NE2
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
DEVELOPMENT SITE SIZE
A Width Min. 60 ft, Max. 80 ft
B Depth Min. 110 ft
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Primary building
C Build-to Line See Table 17.130.050-1
D Interior Side Yard Setback Min. 15% of lot width 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
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
A. Site Organization/Massing.
1. Garages are secondary buildings, and may face any direction. 52 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.
Amended Section:
Section 17.134.070 Pocket Park
Section 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.
53 ZONES PERMITTED
NE2 NG3 CE1 ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2
POCKET PARK STANDARDS
Size 1000 sq. ft. min., max. 0.25 ac.
Context Must be defined on one side 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.
54 Amended Table:
Table 17.136.020-1 of Section 17.136.020 Allowed Land Uses Table 17.136.020-1 Allowed Land Uses in Form-Based Zones TABLE 17.136.020-1 ALLOWED LAND USES IN FORM-BASED ZONES Key
P Permitted
C Conditional Use
Permit
M Minor Use Permit
N Not permitted
Form-Based Zone
Land Use NE-
2 NG3L NG3 CE1 CE1-
SWC ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2L CE2
55 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
56 Indoor Fitness and Sports
Facility—Large
N M C M M M M M M M M
Indoor Fitness and Sports
Facility—Small
N P P M M P P P P P P
Library and Museum N P P P P P P P P P P
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
57 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
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
Retail Uses
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 C[8] C[8] 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
58 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
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 Lounge (9)
N M N N N M M M M N N
Vehicle Services, Minor N M M N M M M N N N N
Vehicle Services, Major N N N N M(10) N N N N N N
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses [9]
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
59 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.
9 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 subzone. 11 See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050.
EXHIBIT E
Amendments to Article IX of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Amended Section:
Section 17.140.020 Universal Definitions
Delete definition of “Automobile service station, general” in Section 17.140.020 Universal Definitions
Amended Section:
60 Section 17.154.020 Form-Based Code Definitions
Amend “Build-to-line” definition and Delete “Frontage Line, Primary” and “Frontage Line, Secondary” definitions in Section 17.154.020 Form-Based Code Definitions.
Build-to-Line. A line parallel to the development site line or lot line where the façade of the building is required to be located. The mi nimum 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.
Delete “Frontage Line, Primary” and “Frontage Line, Secondary” in Section 17.154.020 Form-Based Code Definitions.
61 EXHIBIT F
62 EXHIBIT G
DATE: December 20, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Justine Garcia, Deputy Director of Engineering Services SUBJECT: Consideration of the Rancho Cucamonga ADA Title II Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, and Determination that the Plan is Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 – Existing Facilities and Section 15305 – Minor Alterations of Land Use Limitations. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Determine that the Rancho Cucamonga ADA Title II Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 – Existing Facilities and Section 15305 – Minor Alterations of Land Use Limitations; and
2. Adopt the Rancho Cucamonga ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan, prepared by Bureau Veritas.
BACKGROUND:
In 1997 and 1998, the City of Rancho Cucamonga (City) and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) completed an initial ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Since the initial study, changes have been made to the ADA Title II Regulations as well as ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Additionally, the City and RCFPD have acquired and disposed of facilities; performed capital improvement projects; modified organization structures; implemented different programs, services, and activities in which the requirements for public accessibility may differ today from when last evaluated in the initial ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. For that reason, the City and RCFPD decided to undergo an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan update to ensure that a plan is in place for updating buildings, infrastructure improvements, programs, services, and activities to meet current ADA and accessibility requirements.
At the November 4, 2020 meeting of the City Council, the Council approved the award of a contract to Owen Group, Limited Partnership also known as Bureau Veritas, to complete an updated three-phase ADA Title II Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan.
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ANALYSIS:
The 2023 ADA Title II Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan comprises three (3) phases of evaluation and analysis (policies and programs, facilities, and right-of-way) and provides a list of barriers to be considered for removal using a proposed prioritization strategy. A total of 49 City facilities, and approximately 3,050 curb ramps and 102 miles of sidewalks/paseos/multi-use paths were assessed for ADA compliance from 2021-2023.
The proposed strategy for ADA compliance is a multi-phase approach with a goal of ensuring that programs, services, and opportunities offered by the City are accessible to citizens regardless of abilities, yet provide a realistic plan for barrier removal, which is within the fiscal capabilities of the City.
Initial outreach to the community was completed at the start of the self-assessment period in spring of 2021 and comprised of a survey with questions to help staff understand current facilities and programming and the barriers that may be present to disabled individuals within our community. Feedback as to how the City should prioritize barrier removal was also obtained. The results of the survey were used to inform the ultimate 2023 ADA Title II Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan which was made available for public review starting November 30, 2023. The Plan can be found in paper form at City facilities, including Central Park, City Hall, and Archibald and Biane Libraries, and on the City’s website here: Rancho Cucamonga ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan | City of Rancho Cucamonga (cityofrc.us).
The final date for comment on the final draft plan commences at the December 20, 2023 meeting of the City Council. All comments received through the review period will be taken into consideration and a final outreach section will be included in the final version of the Plan to reflect feedback received.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Staff has determined that the 2023 ADA Title II Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA Guidelines. The Plan qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. This Class consists of the “operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination.” The Plan also qualifies as a Class 5 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 – Minor Alterations of Land Use Limitations. This Class consists of “minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including but not limited to, issuance or minor encroachment permits.” FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of barriers identified in the Plan is approximately $47,000,000. There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the ADA Title II Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. At this time there are no dedicated funding sources for capital and maintenance projects focused on accessibility. Instead, the City works to integrate improvements for accessibility and barrier removal as part of larger projects. Fiscal impact will be calculated on a project-by-project basis as funding becomes available.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This item addresses the City Council’s vision for the City to build upon our success as a world class community, to create an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to
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thrive by ensuring that facilities, right-of-way, parks and programs follow current ADA Title II and Accessibility requirements.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
DATE:December 20, 2023
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Noah Daniels, Finance Director
Darci Vogel, Fire Business Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration to Approve Budget Amendment for Implementation of the County Ambulance Contract (Ambulance Personnel, EMS Captain, Data Analyst). (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Fire Board approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget to provide for the hiring of six firefighters, one EMS Captain, and one Data Analyst to support and implement the requirements of the County of San Bernardino contract for ground ambulance medical transportation services.
BACKGROUND:
On December 20, 2022, the County released a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting prospective providers to submit proposals to provide ground ambulance services in 11 of the County’s 26 Exclusive Operating Areas (EOAs), which include EOAs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12a (known collectively as the Comprehensive Service Area). The Comprehensive Service Area encompasses most of the San Bernardino County valley, as well as parts of the high desert and mountain regions, reflecting urban, suburban, rural, and wilderness areas. Rancho Cucamonga is located in EOA 1.
Proposers were required to meet minimum technical and financial requirements to be considered for the contract award, which included five years of experience (within the past seven years), providing 911 ALS transport services for a large urban area with a population greater than 1,000,000, which included a mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness areas. In addition, the RFP outlined substantial high-performance criteria to ensure the contractor is held accountable to several service quality metrics, including meeting response time thresholds and clinical performance standards.
Private and public entities were allowed to submit proposals, including public Joint Powers Authorities (JPA) using a private ambulance subcontractor. American Medical Response (AMR), the incumbent service provider, and Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE) JPA responded to the RFP. CONFIRE provides fire dispatch and IT services to its members, consisting of public entities that are voting members (cities and fire districts) from Apple Valley, Chino Valley, Colton, Loma Linda, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, Victorville, and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD). Contract agencies outside of the scope of the ambulance RFP are Montclair, Big Bear City, and Running Springs. As a result of the County’s RFP, the following
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contract agencies will be a part of the EMS division of CONFIRE: Ontario and Yucaipa. CONFIRE submitted its proposal as a public-private partnership with Priority Ambulance as its private partner. Priority is the third largest ambulance company in the United States and currently operate in multiple public-private partnerships throughout their service areas.
The RFP stated that the County would award a contract based on the highest scoring proposal that demonstrates the best value and meets the needs of the County. An independent review panel made up of four evaluators individually scored each proposal on 14 key areas for the purpose of making a recommendation to the County for final negotiation of contract terms. Final scores resulted in a four-point difference out of a possible 1,720 total points, a difference of less than a quarter of 1%. Three out of the four evaluators ranking CONFIRE above AMR, which indicated both proposers were equally qualified and able to provide emergency ambulance services in accordance with the RFP requirements. As a result of the essential tie score, the County Administrative Office (CAO) provided both contracts to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration.
On December 5, 2023, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors awarded Contract No. 23-1282 for ground ambulance medical transportation services to CONFIRE and its private subcontractor-partner Priority Ambulance, for an initial term beginning October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2029, with an option to extend the contract for a second five-year term. Services required as part of the contact include Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, ground ambulance services, and Interfacility and Critical Care Transport services to 11 Exclusive Operating Areas within the County.
ANALYSIS:
As a result of the County awarding the ambulance contract to CONFIRE, several member and contract agencies (Ontario, Chino Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, and San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD)) are required to support the system by implementing at least one ambulance within their jurisdiction. Per the RFP and the contractual agreement with Priority Ambulance, the ambulances shall be staffed on a 24/7/365 basis. To ensure that Chino Valley, Ontario, and Rancho Cucamonga do not compete for staffing with Priority Ambulance and SBCFPD, it was agreed that the fire entities shall staff the ambulances with full-time firefighter classifications, with at least one member on the ambulance being a full-time Firefighter Paramedic. The contractual agreement between CONFIRE and Priority Ambulance guarantees that the staffing of that ambulance by the public agencies shall be compensated at a rate of $160.81 per unit hour. That cost will be paid by the insurance agencies for patients transported.
New Firefighters
In order for the Fire District to put an ambulance in service, it is necessary to retain six (6) new firefighters. The new firefighters will have the following duties, consistent with current firefighters:
•Staff one ambulance with a firefighter paramedic and firefighter EMT on a 24-hour basis, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year.
•Provide emergency medical aid to individuals; provides care consistent with standards and procedures established by District for patient care. •Participate in a wide range of emergency and rescue activities including emergency medical services, extrication and heavy rescue, wildland and structure firefighting and hazardous materials incidents.
•Respond to fire calls as a member of a fire apparatus crew and participate in fire extinguishment, ventilation, salvage, rescue, and other operations; operate various
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firefighting/control equipment such as pumps, hoses, ladders, extinguishers, forcible entry equipment and ventilation equipment; lay hose lines and direct water streams into fire.
•Inspect, clean, service, drive, and operate various firefighting equipment and apparatus; perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment; clean and repair fire hoses; assist in maintaining clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire station.
•Participate in regular training activities, exercises, and special drills; maintain compliance with District physical fitness standards.
•Participate in fire prevention/education; set up school demonstrations and gives station tours; participate in inspections of public and commercial buildings including those located in or adjacent to wildland areas for fire prevention and target hazard identification and review.
EMS Captain
To stay on pace with the rising demand of our EMS delivery model, Fire District management staff have determined that a Captain/Paramedic assigned to the EMS Division will be a critical new position to ensure we are both operationally efficient and cost-effective. This new position will allow the EMS Administrator to focus on the complex federal and state regulatory requirements associated with transporting patients in an ambulance.
Staff recommends the creation of a new EMS Captain position with the following duties and responsibilities:
•EMS Operations: EMS supplies and equipment ordering; narcotic vending machine oversight; equipment maintenance and repairs; expired medication disposal; ICEMA ALS unit inspections; ePCR platform management; and specialty program compliance oversight (Fireline Emergency Medical Technician, canyon rescue) •Education Programs: Coordinate and develop EMS training; education platform (Vector Solutions); maintenance of skills verification (EMT); maintenance of skills verification (advanced scope); ACLS program oversight; Handtevy program oversight; and CPR recertification.
•New Hire Onboarding: Academy orientation and EMS testing; new paramedic orientation; and field ride-outs.
•Public Education and Community Risk Reduction: Accountability Officer training; hands-only CPR; AED program, Pulse Point, and Pulse Point AED (City); Heart Safe Bleed Safe Community Designation; and community CPR.
•Community Paramedic: Assist with development of Community Paramedic Program; collaboration with LEMSA, Public Health, and EMS Officers; and development of policies and procedures.
•Health & Wellness: Firefighter rehab and medical coordination; rehab supplies; peer supporter; cancer reduction; behavioral health; and annual physicals. •CQI Program: Documentation compliance; OSHA compliance tracking; first pass QI program coordination (peer review); and specialty program compliance. •Meetings/Committees: EMS Committee; QI Committee; San Bernardino County EMS Officers; West End QI Committee; Cal Chief’s EMS Section meetings; and State Commission meetings.
•Fire Operations / Training Division: Respond to incidents when on duty as a Safety Officer / Division Supervisor; assist with filling any staffing duties in emergency situations; Assist training division with all Fire Academies and department training;
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attend County training officer meetings; and assist training division with managing Target Solutions.
For some time, EMS calls have far outweighed fire calls for the Fire District, as they do for most urban and suburban fire agencies. With the implementation of the ambulance contract, and the additional transport responsibilities, the Fire District’s EMS Division is significantly growing.
Additionally, operational protocols have become increasingly complex and the training requirements and documentation for the department’s 75 paramedics are time consuming. An EMS Captain will ensure that Fire District stays on the cutting edge of EMS practices, training and documentation while providing first class services to all who live, work and play in the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Data Analyst
The County’s ambulance RFP required the chosen entity to focus on the objective of substantially changing the delivery of service and deployment model. CONFIRE is uniquely positioned to do that as it is the primary receiving center for all 911 calls throughout the County. The objective begins with sending the right resource to the right call through the use of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) software and the Emergency Communication Nurse System (ECNS). CONFIRE already has both of these in place, however the Fire District at the present time is largely unable to alter its deployment model in a manner that takes advantage of those systems, without a robust data analysis program that analyzes calls in near real time. The collection of data in a way that the Fire District can use objective analysis in determining what the right resource response should be based on the call type is fundamental to the efficient future of the Fire District’s deployment model in a multi-tiered capacity. Adding a Data Analyst will be critical to the Fire District being able to implement changes within our community as it pertains to all of our direct and support services.
Staff recommends the creation of a new Data Analyst position with the following duties and responsibilities:
•Creation, analysis, dissemination, and inspection of the Fire District’s key data sources including Computer-Aided Dispatch, Fire Prevention, Training, Logistics, Risk Management, and other data sources.
•Provides technical assistance and expertise to management and staff in the areas of statistical research, data analysis, data interpretation and related duties. •Conducts statistical analyses and related research studies using Fire District data; compiles reports and prepares analytical studies on a wide variety of data. •Develops and prepares charts, graphs, and related material. •Determines format and method to be used to illustrate data elements, makes recommendations, and presents statistical and tabular data to management. •Coordinates the compilation of data for analysis purposes and to review and ensure accurate data gathering techniques.
•Creates or modifies computer programming for the statistical analysis of data generated from Fire District activities.
•Provides technical assistance to Fire District personnel in the planning and conducting of research, and the analysis and interpretation of related data. •Collaborates with other city departments, governmental agencies and private industry regarding Fire District statistical research, analysis, and recommendations.
The retention of a specialized Data Analyst will lead to future changes in the deployment model
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thru the implementation of squads, community paramedicine, a COAST Team and other altered deployment models based on call type.
The recommended staffing initiatives described above will result in the following benefits and potential negative impacts:
Benefits to Community Potential Negative Impacts
Firefighters
1. Fully staffed ambulance in the city to
better serve our residents and region.
2. Added depth to the firefighter rank to
assist in constant staffing of all our
resources.
3. Change in deployment model.
1. Financial impact to Fire District budget.
2. Use of the ambulance could be for
mutual aid support in other
jurisdictions.
EMS Captain
1. More control and oversight on the
largest and highest volume service the
fire district provides.
2. Support to the EMS Division that will
allow training to be handled by the
EMS Captain, freeing up the EMS
Administrator to handle legal and
administrative requirements.
3. Administrative mentoring opportunity
for our floor personnel.
1. Financial impact to Fire District budget
2. EMS training to now be facilitated and
primarily instructed by the EMS Captain,
thereby reducing the opportunity for
floor personnel to instruct.
Data Analyst
1. Allow the Fire District to capture data
in real time and formulate it in a way
that tells a story.
2. The data will dictate operational
deployment that supports when and
what resource should be deployed.
3. Long range planning for service
enhancements and changes will be
based on the data gathered.
1. Financial impact to Fire District budget
2. Narrow pool of potential candidates due
to the knowledge, skills, and abilities
required for the position.
Implementation Timeline
Implementing the recommended staffing changes will result in the addition of seven safety positions and one non-safety position to the Fire District’s allocated positions. The Data Analyst will be equivalent to a Management Analyst III (MA III) and require a new recruitment. The six firefighter positions will be filled using the existing firefighter employment eligibility list. The EMS Captain position will be filled through and internal promotion, subsequently resulting in hiring one additional new firefighter using the existing firefighter employment eligibility list.
The estimated timeline for implementation of the recommended staffing initiatives is as follows:
Date Action
January 2024 Open recruitment for Data Analyst (MA III) and promotional process for EMS Captain
January - February
2024 Promotion of EMS Captain
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March 2024 Beginning of Fire Academy and hiring of seven firefighters April – May 2024 Hiring of Data Analyst (MA III)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Due to the hiring timeline associated with these positions, the full budgetary impacts of the staffing changes will not be felt during the preparation of the midyear budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Below are the financial impacts associated with the staffing changes for your decision-making purposes; however, these costs won’t be fully realized during Fiscal Year 2023-24 since these positions are expected to be filled more than partway through the fiscal year.
The estimated annual cost of the recommended staffing changes are as follows:
Service Delivery
Change Staffing Action Annual
Revenue
Annual
Expense
Ambulance
Deployment
Staffing
Fund six (6) Firefighter positions (56-
hour safety employees) $0 $1,206,670
EMS Captain Fund one (1) Fire Captain position
(40-hour safety employee) $0 $272,810
Data Analyst Fund one (1) Management Analyst III
position $0 $156,760
Reimbursement Reimbursement from CONFIRE
($160.81/unit hour) $1,408,700 $0
Net Fiscal Impact: $227,540
In addition, the estimated equipment costs are as follows:
Equipment Qty Expense Net Fiscal
Impact
Pre-Employment Expenses
(background investigation,
medical exam,
psychological exam)
7 $25,970
Hiring of seven (7)
firefighters New Hire Safety Gear
(uniforms, turnout gear,
wildland gear, tactical
response gear)
7 $78,820
$104,790
EMS Captain Tablet Command iPad 1 $1,800 $1,800
Data Analyst Workstation Equipment 1 $4,200 $4,200
Net Fiscal Impact: $110,790
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The current fiscal year budget already accounts for the purchase of the ambulance and associated equipment. Any additional expenses, such as ambulance fuel and maintenance costs, will be examined during the preparation of the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
This item brings together portions of the Council’s vision and core value by providing a sustainable City and promoting a safe and healthy community for all. This is accomplished by implementing the staffing initiatives needed to support and implement the requirements of the County of San Bernardino contract for ground ambulance medical transportation services, thus enhancing the level of service provided to the community.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
DATE:December 20, 2023
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Noah Daniels, Finance Director
Augie Barreda, Deputy Fire Chief
Darci Vogel, Fire Business Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of the Conversion of the Vacant Emergency Management Coordinator Position to Emergency Manager. (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Fire Board:
1. Approve converting the vacant Emergency Management Coordinator position to an Emergency Manager; and
2. Approve the proposed job description and salary range for the Emergency Manager.
BACKGROUND:
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, formerly known as the Foothill Fire Protection District, was formed in 1975 through a consolidation of the Alta Loma Fire District and the Cucamonga Fire District. On July 1, 1989, the Fire District was legislatively reorganized to a subsidiary district of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and was renamed the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
When formed in 1989, the Fire District’s jurisdiction encompassed three fire stations with an approximate population of 101,500 and annual call volume of 5,400 incidents. Since that time, the Fire District’s jurisdiction has grown to encompass seven fire stations (soon to be eight) and 52 square miles with an approximate population of 176,000. The call volume is estimated at 18,500 for the 2023.
ANALYSIS:
Due to the tremendous growth experienced by the Fire District and recent personnel changes, the Fire District has evaluated the service delivery in both direct and support services. As a result, Fire District management staff have identified the need to convert the vacant Emergency Management Coordinator position to an Emergency Manager.
History of the Position:
The Emergency Management Coordinator position has existed since 2007. At the time, Emergency Management Coordinator was established in lieu of an Emergency Manager because it was thought that this job classification and responsibilities were more in line with the City and Fire District’s current and future needs, as well as the actual needs of a community the size of Rancho Cucamonga.
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As a result, when the Fire District has recruited for the position, the applicant pool has generally consisted of applicants who are seeking the position to gain experience for their goal of eventually becoming an Emergency Manager. Subsequently, the Fire District was always aware that the incumbent would gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to eventually work in the capacity of an Emergency Manager with another agency.
Current Status and Assessment:
In August 2023, the Fire District’s Emergency Management Coordinator resigned in order to take a position as Emergency Manager with the City of Ontario. To ensure no lapse in oversight of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the Fire District’s Training BC was placed as the Interim Emergency Management Coordinator. This foresight was crucial in late August with the approach of Tropical Storm Hilary. The Interim Emergency Management Coordinator / Training BC projected the need for disaster preparedness by coordinating with the City Manager’s office and Department Directors and was also prepared to activate the EOC should it be needed. He recommended that the executive staff of the Fire District and City Manager’s Office report to the EOC on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
With the Emergency Management Coordinator position vacant, Fire District management staff took the opportunity to evaluate the current and future needs of both the City and Fire District. In keeping the position as an Emergency Management Coordinator, the position will remain one that is transient and most likely not seen as a destination, but rather an opportunity to gain experience to become an Emergency Manager.
Recommended Position Conversion:
Fire District management staff have identified the need to convert the vacant Emergency Management Coordinator position to an Emergency Manager. This will be a non-sworn, civilian classification within the Fire Support Services group. The Emergency Manager has specialized knowledge of emergency management programs and services and will be responsible for planning, leading and coordinating emergency response efforts and programs. This conversion will result the creation of a new job classification that will include the below enhanced emergency management responsibilities. The proposed salary range is $102,000 (A step) to $130,180 (F step):
•Plans, coordinates, and administers City’s Emergency Management Program. •Maintains, updates, and coordinates the City’s emergency operations plan, hazard mitigation plan, continuity of operations plan and disaster recovery plan. •Responsible for emergency management programs, operations, grants, and budgets; research and data analysis; develops and coordinates educational, training, and preparedness programs; promotes community disaster resiliency through preparedness mitigation, response and recovery operations.
•Provides expertise in an advisory role to the Fire Chief and other executive-level staff and City Council.
The benefits of converting the vacant Emergency Management Coordinator position to an Emergency Manager include the following:
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1. Emergency Managers are recognized as technical experts across organizations.
2. Emergency Managers are technical experts on ICS and emergency operations.
3. During a disaster, the skills required to run the incident and EOC will be handled by someone with the highest level of experience and training.
4. Community Risk Reduction and hazard mitigation and assessments are skills inherent to EOC Managers.
5. Coordination with the City Manager’s office is something innate to the position of an Emergency Manager.
The potential negative impacts of converting the Emergency Management Coordinator position include the following:
1. Financial impact to the Fire District’s budget due to the net cost difference between the Emergency Management Coordinator and an Emergency Manager.
2. An Emergency Management Coordinator comes with an inherent opportunity to be mentored by the City / Fire District leadership team. However, the expectation of a person coming in at a level of Emergency Manager is that they already have an understanding of the complex dynamics of the County’s hazard and risk profile (i.e. wind events, wildfires, floods, snowstorms, earthquakes, etc.).
Implementation Timeline
Converting the vacant Emergency Management Coordinator position to an Emergency Manager will require creation of a new job description and salary range. Fire staff has already begun coordination with Human Resources and completed a salary survey of surrounding agencies.
Staff anticipates opening a recruitment in January 2024. Following the recruitment and pre- employment background process, staff anticipates filling the Emergency Manager position in early Spring 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Due to the hiring timeline, the full budgetary impacts of the staffing changes will be examined during the preparation of the midyear budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Sufficient funds are available within the Fire District operating budget for the upgraded position.
Below are the financial impacts associated with the staffing changes for your decision-making purposes; however, these costs won’t be fully realized during Fiscal Year 2023-24 since these positions are expected to be filled partway through the fiscal year.
The estimated annual cost of the recommended staffing changes are as follows:
Service Delivery
Change Staffing Action Annual
Savings
Annual
Expense
Net Fiscal
Impact
Fund one (1)
Emergency Manager - $211,200Position
Conversion Defund one (1)
Emer Mngt Coord ($163,973)
$47,227
Net Fiscal Impact: $47,227
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COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
This item brings together portions of the Council’s vision and core value by providing a sustainable City and promoting a safe and healthy community for all. This is accomplished by utilizing the revenue within the Fire District’s budget to enhance the level of service provided to the community.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Proposed Job Description
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Emergency Manager
Department/Division: Fire District/Emergency Management Reports To: Deputy Fire Chief
Provides Direction To: Management Analyst I
Exemption Status: Exempt
Date Revised: November 28, 2023
Pre-employment Drug Test Required: No
DEFINITION
Plans, coordinates, and administers City’s Emergency Management Program. Maintains, updates and coordinates the City’s emergency operations plan, hazard mitigation plan, continuity of operations plan and disaster recovery plan. Responsible for emergency management programs, operations, grants, and budgets; research and data analysis; develops and coordinates educational, training, and preparedness programs; promotes community disaster resiliency through preparedness mitigation, response and recovery operations. Provides expertise in an advisory role to the Fire Chief and other executive- level staff and City Council. Does related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Emergency Manager has specialized knowledge of emergency management programs and services and is responsible for planning, leading and coordinating emergency response efforts and programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below. Marginal duties (shown in italics) are those that are least likely to be essential functions for any single position in this class.
1. Manage all aspects of City’s emergency operations, preparedness, response, recovery and relief. Develop and maintain emergency response plans, standard operating procedures, and protocols for the city.
2. Develop Emergency Management division goals and objectives, including community resiliency strategy and plans, coordinates, and maintains Emergency Operations Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan and budget.
3. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.
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4. Performs and coordinates emergency management training to achieve compliance with federal and State statutes, including SEMS ( Standardized Emergency Management System) and NIMS (National Incident Management System) training processes.
5. Organize and conduct drills, exercises, and training sessions to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
6. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in emergency management.
7. Oversee the development and maintenance of the Fire District’s emergency equipment and resources inventory.
8. Coordinate with relevant agencies, such as law enforcement, medical services, stakeholders, and community leaders, to assess and address cross-functional emergency response requirements and ensure effective coordination during emergencies; routinely collaborate with other divisions such as fire prevention, community affairs and operations. Works within the Master Mutual Aid System, County EOC and other cooperators throughout the region and state.
9. Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to emergency response activities to identify areas of improvement, present findings, and recommendations, and implement corrective measures.
10. Develop public education programs to increase awareness of fire safety and emergency preparedness in the community.
11. Manage emergency situations in real-time, making critical decisions, and mobilizing resources effectively.
12. Exercise excellent leadership and decision- making skills in high -stress situations.
Utilize strong communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
13. Acts as City representative and liaison on emergency management committees.
Leads or participates in committee activities and functions involving other City departments, agencies, and community representatives.
14. Compiles planning and technical information and prepares manuals, documents, and resolutions pertaining to administrative, fiscal, or operational issues.
15. Administers CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams), BERT (Business Emergency Resiliency Training), ReadyRC and other related training programs and supervises the work of the program coordinator, and assigns and coordinates tasks and activities.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (continued)
16. Maintains and coordinates the Emergency Operations Center; trains users and provides guidance to staff and volunteers regarding administrative policies and protocols related to Center operations.
17. Serves as WebEOC Administrator and assesses effectiveness of incident management and emergency planning software applications and potential changes.
18. Administers and coordinates Department of Homeland Security and emergency management performance grant programs and monitors services performed; drafts or independently prepares grant proposals, reports and records, and monitors actual expenses for conformance with budgeted allocations.
19. Assists department management, other City personnel, and the City Manager with disaster-related issues, programs, and initiatives.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four -year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public safety, or a closely related field. Five years of progressively responsible experience in the research, analysis, planning, and development of emergency planning, disaster preparedness, and related educational and training programs related to municipal administration, including at least one year of supervisory experience; or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of fire prevention, suppression, and hazardous materials handling techniques is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Principles, practices, and trends in designing and implementing comprehensive and effective emergency management planning and operations, and disaster recovery and emergency response procedures and practices; operations, activities and services of emergency management programs; program development, test exercise and drill coordination, educational practices; FEMA, Cal OES, SEMS, NIMS, CERT and related emergency management standards, regulations, laws, codes, and local ordinances pertaining to emergency response management and public safety communications systems; responsibilities goals, and functions of local, state, and federal government in planning and executing emergency services; Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational characteristics of radio com munications and other communication media used during public emergency situations; budgeting practices; supervisory practices.
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Plan; develop, interpret, and administer effective emergency management programs; plan and conduct training; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations; recommend goals, objectives and practices for providing effective emergency management programs; prepare clear and concise reports and make public presentations; operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, and related applications programs; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, management, community liaisons and volunteers, public officials, safety personnel, and the general public .
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as an Emergency Management Program Specialist from the State of California, Certified Emergency Manager designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers, or equivalent certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license and demonstrate a satisfactory driving record.
In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Rancho Cucamonga employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class in the office, the employee is constantly required to sit, and occasionally to stand and walk to access work areas. Finger dexterity is required to operate computer hardware and standard office equipment and to reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level to access documents and equipment.
The employee occasionally lifts and carries office records and reports typically weighing less than 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to talk and hear.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, volunteers, contractors, vendors, public officials, and the general public in explaining and promoting programs, and resolving potential conflicts. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Manager Page 5 of 5
WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee constantly works in both office and field settings as part of emergency management planning and community outreach functions. The employee is expected to travel to emergency planning and disaster preparedness meetings. In emergency situations, the employee must be able to be on-call 24 hours per day and work extended hours in order to coordinate emergency and disaster recovery operations.
DATE:December 20, 2023
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Katie Bailey, Management Analyst II
SUBJECT: Consideration to Approve the Re-appointment of One (1) Public Member and Appointment of Two (2) New Members to the Public Art Committee. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the re-appointment of Leslie Matamoros and new appointments of Ebony J. McGee Andersen and Ilianna Salas to the Public Art Committee.
BACKGROUND:
At its regular meeting on June 21, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 912, amending the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code regarding creative placemaking through public art.
Pertinent to implementation of the ordinance was the formation of the Public Art Committee, which is composed of five (5) members appointed by the City Council as follows: (i) one member of the Planning Commission; (ii) one member of the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation; and (iii) three members of the public appointed based on relevant work experience, trade, industry, or expertise. Committee members serve a term of two (2) years in a volunteer capacity. Duties include advising the City Council regarding the selection, purchase, placement, and maintenance of art installed by the City or on City property and expenditures from the City of Rancho Cucamonga Public Art Trust Fund.
ANALYSIS:
The terms of the three public members appointed to the Public Art Committee will expire on December 31, 2023. The recruitment period for the three vacancies ran from October 2 – November 13, 2023. The Committee received ten applications from members of the public. The Community Services Subcommittee interviewed six of the ten applicants (served by Council Member Scott and Council Member Stickler) on December 4, 2023. The Community Services Subcommittee recommends that Leslie Matamoros be re-appointed to the Public Art Committee based on their knowledge, work experience, and expertise in multiple arts disciplines, and for Ebony J McGee Anderson and Illianna Salas be granted new appointments. All candidates are either Rancho Cucamonga residents and/or represent local arts entities serving our community.
In addition to the one public member recommended for re-appointment and two public members recommended for new appointments, Planning Commissioner Bryan Dopp and Community and Arts Foundation Member Paula Pachon also serve on the Committee.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
Establishing and maintaining a skilled and effective Public Art Committee contributes to achieving the City Council’s core value of providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.