Agenda packet — Rancho Cucamonga City Council, October 15, 2025 (part 2 of 3)

Project #: DRC2022-00101 DRC2024-00036, DRC2025-00203
Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:

Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond project boundary.

13. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building Code.

14. Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner /representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre-grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector; b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing grading operations:
i) The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii) Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record; iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.

15. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a signed and notarized letter from the adjacent property owner (s) for ALL work proposed on the adjacent property. The letter shall be scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set. The letter shall show on either the title sheet or a detail sheet of the grading and drainage plan set.

16. Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of proposed structures and drainage of the site.

17. A final drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to grading plan approval. a) All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. The final drainage study shall consider drainage areas as shown on the preliminary grading plans WQMP Site Plan. b) The report shall contain water surface profile gradient calculations for all storm drain pipes 12-inches and larger in diameter.
c) All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific drainage study shall provide inlet calculations showing the proper sizing of the water quality management plan storm water flows into the proposed structural storm water treatment devices.

18. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off -site drainage easements prior to the issuance of a grading permit.

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Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off -site drainage acceptance easements(s) from adjacent downstream property owner (s) or discharge flows in a natural condition (concentrated flows are not accepted) and shall provide the Building and Safety Official a drainage study showing the proposed flows do not exceed the existing flows prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.

20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall demonstrate that the storm water run -off will not adversely affect the downstream properties and that the water may legally discharge to the downstream properties. The engineer of record shall show on the final permitted grading and drainage plan one (1) or more of the following items are met: a) There is sufficient downstream capacity to accept the proposed storm water flows and that the downstream property owner have provided permission to accept the upstream storm water flows; b) a legal document /entity exists allowing developed storm water flows to be discharged to the property lower in elevation; c) a storm drain system to safely convey the storm water flows to a public storm drain system without causing flooding to adjacent property(ies).

21. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan.

22. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).

23. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy of the project Conditions of Approval.

24. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) has been deemed “Acceptable”. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit a final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official.

25. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s “Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan” shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder’s Office.

26. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan document.

27. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) for each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and /or approval of the project-specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the project-specific Water Quality Management Plan.

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Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person /company on a biennial basis for the Class V Injection Wells /underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best management practices (BMP”s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.

29. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.

30. The land /property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports on a biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager.

31. A final project -specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s “Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan” shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit or any building permit.

32. The Site and Drainage Plan in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall show the locations of all roof downspout drains. if required for storm water quality purposes, the downspouts shall include filters.

33. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or Engineering Services Department issued right of way permit, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a final project specific water quality management plan for review and approval, and shall have said document recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office.

34. The final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm water treatment devices (BMP’s). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement (s) as part of the sale of the residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the property shall be included within the WQMP document.

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Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At a minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert filters shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the “Inspection and Maintenance Responsibility for Post Construction BMP” section of the final project-specific water quality management plan.

36. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall include a completed copy of “Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet” located in Appendix D “Section VII – Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety Recommendations, …” of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer’s recommendations for Appendix D, Table VII .3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility Safety Factors”.

37. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current adopted “San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans”.

38. The subject project, shall accept all existing off -site storm water drainage flows and safely convey those flows through or around the project site. If existing off -site storm water drainage flows mix with any on-site storm water drainage flows, then the off -site storm water drainage flows shall be treated with the on-site storm water drainage flows for storm water quality purposes, prior to discharging the storm water drainage flows from the project site.

39. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm Water Treatment Devices As -Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.

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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Jevin Kaye, Finance Director
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
Darci Vogel, Fire Business Manager
Kelly Guerra, Special Districts Analyst
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolutions Making Determinations Regarding the Proposed Annexation of Territory, (Annexation 88-25-1) into an Existing Community Facilities District, Adoption of Resolution Calling a Special Election, and Adoption of Resolution Declaring Results of a Special Election in Community Facilities District No. 88-1. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-027 AND FD 2025-028) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Fire Board of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District:

1. Conduct a public hearing to receive protests, comments, and questions from the public on Annexation 88-25-1.

2. Adopt the Resolution Calling for a Special Election and authorizing the submittal of levy of special taxes to the qualified electors.

3. Adopt the Resolution Declaring the Results of the election in Community Facilities District 88-1, Annexation 88-25-1 and ordering the annexation of such property into the CFD 88-

1. BACKGROUND:

Diane Romo, property owner of APN 0225-191-32 (13341 Banyan Street), has submitted an application for a single-family home subdivision. The property owner is conditioned by the Fire Protection District to annex such property into the existing CFD No. 88-1 to satisfy fire protection service mitigation impacts.

In July 2025, the Property Owner signed an Acknowledgement of Community Facilities District Annexation and an Annexation Application Form to initiate the annexation of territory identified as Annexation 88-25-1 (the “Territory”).

On August 20, 2025, the Board initiated formal annexation proceedings pursuant to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (the “Mello-Roos Act”) by adopting Resolution FD 2025-021 approving the annexation map proposed to be annexed in CFD 88-1. On September 3, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. FD 2025-024 approving the intention to annex the Territory in the existing CFD 88-1. These Resolutions, among other things, declared

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the intention of the Board of Directors to levy a special tax within the Territory to finance fire protection and suppression services and set a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation to be held on October 15, 2025.

ANALYSIS:

In order to finalize the formal annexation proceedings, the Fire Board is being asked to adopt the following resolutions.

Resolution Calling a Special Election (Attachment 1) will adopt the calling of a special election and authorize the submittal of the levy of special taxes to the qualified electors of such territory.

Exhibit “A” of the Resolution illustrates the Territory proposed to be annexed. Exhibit “B” of the Resolution provides a description of the services and facilities which will, in part, be financed through the levy of the special tax on the Territory if annexed. Exhibit “C” of the Resolution sets forth the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax proposed to be levied within the Territory which is consistent with the special tax levied upon all territories currently within CFD 85-1.

The annexation of the Territory into CFD 88-1 will satisfy the conditions of development relating to mitigating impacts upon fire protection services. The Property Owner is in full support of the annexation of the property being annexed. Pursuant to the Mello-Roos Act, whenever there have been less than 12 persons registered to vote within the Territory for each of the 90 days preceding the public hearing pertaining to such annexation, the vote shall be by the property owner within the Territory. Therefore, in the current circumstances, the election will be the Property Owner’s vote. The Property Owner will have one vote per acre or portion thereof of land within the Territory.

The Property Owner within the Territory desires that the special election be held on October 15, 2025, and has executed a “Consent and Waiver” that allows for shortened time frames relating to the election.

The Public Notice regarding the Public Hearing has been advertised in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on September 30, 2025.

Resolution Declaring the Results of Election (Attachment 2) will declare the results of the special election in Community Facilities District No. 88-1, Annexation 88-25-1, and order the annexation of such property.

At the special election to be held on October 15, 2025, the Property Owner will be entitled to cast their ballot. The Board Secretary will then canvas the ballot and complete the statement of votes cast. A copy of the Certification of Election Official and Statement of Vates Cast is shown in Exhibit “A”. If 2/3 of the votes are cast in favor of the levy of the special tax, the Board may declare the property to be annexed.

Adoption of this Resolution constitutes the formal action of the Board declaring the results of the election and the annexation of the Territory to Community Facilities District No. 88-1 and directs the recordation of an amendment to the existing Notice of Special Tax Lien. By recordation of this amendment, prospective purchasers of the property within the Territory will have notice of the special tax obligations effecting such properties.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The special tax revenues that are collected from CFD No. 88-1 are used to pay for public facilities and services in the District area. Costs related to the administering of the District are the

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responsibility of the property owners within the District. Annexation of the Territory will ensure the Property Owner covers the cost of increased demand for fire services resulting from new development within the Territory.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:

This item addresses the City Council’s core values of promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all. Annexation of the Territory into CFD 88-1 ensures the delivery of vital fire and life safety services to all residents while satisfying fire protection service mitigation impacts.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Resolution No. FD 2025-027, Calling for Special Election Attachment 2 - Resolution No. FD 2025-028, Declaring the Results of Special Election

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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-027

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO

CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,

CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 88-25-1) TO AN EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD 8 8-1) AND

CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF

THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUCH

TERRITORY

WHEREAS, the B oard Of Directors (the “Board of Directors”) of the R ancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (the “Fire Protection District”), Rancho Cucamonga, California, has previously declared its intention and held and conducted proceedings relating to the annexation of territory to an existing community facilities district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, and specifically Article 3.5 thereof (the “Act”). The existing Community Facilities District has been designated as Community Facilities District No. 88-1 (the “District”); and,

WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing relating to the annexation of territory to the District, the extent of the territory to be annexed (the “Annexation Area”), the furnishing of certain public services and all other related matters has been given; and,

WHEREAS, it has now been determined that written protests have not been received by 50% or more of the registered voters residing either within the Annexation Area or the District and/or property owners representing more than one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within the Annexed Area or within District; and,

WHEREAS, inasmuch as there have been less than twelve (12) persons registered to vote within the Annexation Area for each of the 90 preceding days, this legislative body desires to submit the levy of the required special tax to the landowners of the Annexation Area, said landowners being the qualified electors as authorized by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District does hereby resolve as follows:

1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct.

2. Determinations. It is determined by this Board of Directors that:

A. all proceedings prior hereto were valid and taken in conformity with the requirements of law, and specifically the provisions of the Act;

B. less than twelve (12) registered voters have resided within the Annexation Area for each of the ninety (90) days preceding the close of the public hearing and, consequently, the qualified electors shall be the landowners of the Annexation Area and each landowner who is the owner of record as of the close of the public hearing, or the authorized representative thereof, shall have one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land that she or he owns within the Annexation Area;

C. the time limit specified by the Act for conducting an election to submit the levy of the special taxes to the qualified electors of the Annexation Area and the requirements for impartial

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analysis and ballot arguments have been waived with the unanimous consent of the qualified electors of the Annexation Area;

D. the Secretary, acting as the election official, has consented to conducting any required election on a date which is less than 125 days following the adoption of this resolution; and

E. the public services proposed to be financed from the proceeds of special taxes to be levied within the Annexation Area are necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the Fire Protection District as a result of development and/or rehabilitation occurring in the Annexation Area.

3. Boundaries of Annexed Area. The boundaries and parcels of land in the Annexation Area and on which special taxes are proposed to be levied in order to pay the costs and expenses for the public services described in Section 4 below are generally described as follows:

All that property and territory proposed to be annexed to the District, as said property is shown on a map as previously approved by this legislative body, said map entitled “Annexation Map No. 88-25-1 of Community Facilities District No. 8 8-1 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, County Of San Bernardino, State Of California” reference is made to the attached and incorporated Exhibit “A” (the “Annexation Map”), and a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Secretary and shall remain open for public inspection.

4. Services and Facilities Authorized to be Financed by the District. The services that are authorized to be financed by the District from the proceeds of special taxes levied within the existing District are generally described in Exhibit “ B” (the “Services and Facilities”) attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and all costs associated the District, administration of the District, the determination of the amount of special taxes to be levied, the costs of collection any special taxes, and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the District.

If and to the extent feasible the S ervices and Facilities shall be provided in common within the existing District and the Territory.

5. Special Tax. Except where funds are otherwise available and subject to the approval of the qualified electors of the Annexation Area, a special tax sufficient to pay for the services described in Section 4 that are required for the Annexation Area, secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all non -exempt real property in the Annexation Area will be levied annually within the boundaries of the Annexation Area. For particulars as to the rate and method of apportionment of the proposed special tax, reference is made to the attached and incorporated Exhibit “ C” which sets forth in sufficient detail the method of apportionment to allow each landowner or resident within the Annexation Area to clearly estimate the maximum amount of the special tax that such person will have to pay.

The special taxes shall be collected in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes and shall be subject to the same penalties, procedure, sale and lien priority in any case of delinquency, as applicable for ad valorem taxes; however, as applicable, this Board of Directors may, by resolution, establish and adopt an alternate or supplemental procedure as necessary. Any special taxes that may not be collected on the County tax roll shall be collected through a direct billing procedure by the Treasurer of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, acting for and on behalf of the District.

6. Special Tax Accountability Measures. Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of Government Code Section 50075.1, this Board of Directors hereby establishes the following accountability measures pertaining to the levy by the District of the special taxes within the Annexation Area as described in Section 5 above:

A. Each such special tax shall be levied for the specific purposes section in Section 5. above.

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B. The proceeds of the levy of each such special tax shall be applied only to the specific applicable purposes set forth in Section 5. above.

C. The District shall establish a separate account into which the proceeds of the special taxes levied within the District shall be deposited.

D. The Fire Chief or his or her designee, acting for and on behalf of the District, shall annually file a report with the Board of Directors as required pursuant to Government Code Section 50075.3.

7. Election. The proposition related to the levy of the special tax shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the Annexation Area, said electors being the landowners, with each landowner having one (1) vote for each acre or portion thereof of land which he or she owns within said annexed territory. The special election shall be held on the 15th of October 2025, and said election shall be a special election to be conducted by the Secretary (hereinafter “Election Official”). If the proposition for the levy of the special tax receives the approval of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast on the proposition, the special tax may be levied as provided for in this Resolution and the Board of Directors may determine that the Annexation Area is added to and part of the District.

8. Ballot. The ballot proposal to be submitted to the qualified voters at the election shall generally be as follows:

PROPOSITION A

RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1,

AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL TAX LEVY

Shall Community Facilities District No. 88-1 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District be authorized to levy special taxes within the territory shown on “Annexation Map No. 88-25- 1” of Community Facilities District No. 88 -1 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, County Of San Bernardino, State Of California” (the “Annexation Map”) pursuant to the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes (the “Special Tax Formula”) set forth in Resolution No. FD 2025-018 to finance fire suppression and protection services and administrative expenses?

9. Vote. The appropriate mark placed in the voting square after the word “YES” shall be counted in favor of the adoption of the proposition, and the appropriate mark placed in the voting square after the word “NO” in the manner as authorized, shall be counted against the adoption of said proposition.

10. Election Procedure. The Election Official is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of said election. Said Election Official shall perform and render all services and proceedings incidental to and connected with the conduct of said election, and said services shall include, but not be limited to the following:

A. Prepare and furnish to the election officers necessary election supplies for the conduct of the election.

B. Cause to be printed the requisite number of official ballots, tally sheets and other necessary forms.

C. Furnish and address official ballots for the qualified electors of the Annexation Area.

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D. Cause the official ballots to be mailed and/or delivered, as required by law.

E. Receive the returns of the election.

F. Sort and assemble the election material and supplies in preparation for the canvassing of the returns.

G. Canvass the returns of the election.

H. Furnish a tabulation of the number of votes given in the election.

I. Make all arrangements and take the necessary steps to pay all costs of the election incurred as a result of services performed for the District and pay costs and expenses of all election officials.

J. Conduct and handle all other matters relating to the proceedings and conduct of the election in the manner and form as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 2025.

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EXHIBIT “A”

COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88 -1

ANNEXATION MAP

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COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88 -1

BOUNDARY MAP

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EXHIBIT “B”

COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88 -1

DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES AND FACILITIES

The Services.

It is the intention of the Board of Directors to finance certain types of fire services (the “Services”) that are in addition to those currently provided in or required for the Territory and are necessary to meet the increased demand for such fire services resulting from new development within the Territory and will not be replacing services already available to the Territory. A general description of the Services to be financed is as follows:

The performance of functions, operations, maintenance, and repair activities in order to provide fire protection and suppression services to the Territory.

The Facilities.

It is the intention of this Board of Directors to finance the purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or rehabilitation of certain types of fire facilities (the “Facilities”) that are in addition to those currently provided to serve the Territory and are necessary to meet the increased demand for such fire services resulting from new development within the Territory and will not be replacing facilities already available to serve the Territory. A general description of the types of the Facilities to be financed is as follows:

Fire protection and suppression facilities and equipment, rescue equipment, with a useful life of five (5) years or more, including collection and accumulation of funds to pay for anticipated facilities cost shortfalls and reserves for repair and replacement to the extent that such facilities are necessary to meet the increased demand for such facilities resulting from new development within the Territory.

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EXHIBIT “C”

FOOTHILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88 -1

RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX

The rate and method of apportionment of the special tax authorized to be levied within Community Facilities District No. 88-1 (the “CFD No. 88-1 Rate and Method”) as originally established for and as applied to the taxable properties within such community facilities district is as follows:

“The Resolution of Intention refers to this Exhibit for an explanation of the rate and method of apportionment of the Special Tax so as to allow each landowner or resident within the proposed Community Facilities District to estimate the maximum annual amount that would be required for payment for such landowner’s or resident’s property.

PROPERTY CATEGORIES

There are three categories of property subject to special taxation, which are identified as follows:

1. DEVELOPED PROPERTY All property identified as a single Tax Assessor’s parcel for which property a building permit has been issued as of May 31 of any year.

2. APPROVED PROPERTY All property which of as May 31 of any year is subject to an approved Development Agreement with either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino, an approved Annexation Agreement with the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or a recorded Final Subdivision Map or Final Parcel Map, but for which no building permit has been issued.

3. VACANT PROPERTY All other property, excluding property which, as of the date of the election to authorize the levy of the Special Tax, is: (i) owned by public entity; (ii) owned by a regulated public utility and being utilized for transmission or distribution purposes; or (iii) zoned as open space.

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TAXING CLASSIFICATIONS AND

MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES

The taxing classifications for the above Property Categories and the maximum authorized Special Tax rates for fiscal year 1988-1989 are as follows:

TAXING CLASSIFICATION MAXIMUM TAX RATE

1. DEVELOPED PROPERTY
A. Residential Class I
(More than 3,590 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *

$292 per year

B. Residential Class II
(3,077 – 3,589 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *

$225 per year

C. Residential Class III
(2,564 – 3,076 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *

$180 per year

D. Residential Class IV
(2,308 – 2,563 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *

$157 per year

E. Residential Class V
(2,051 – 2,307 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *

$135 per year

F. Residential Class VI
(1,795 – 2,050 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *

$124 per year

G. Residential Class VII
(less – 1,795 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *

$112 per year

H. Commercial or Industrial Property
$449 per acre per year or $0.04
per SF or building area,
whichever is greater **

2. APPROVED PROPERTY $200 per lot or parcel

3. VACANT PROPERTY $10 per acre ***

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* The square footage of dwelling unit living area shall mean the square footage of internal living space, exclusive of garages and other structures not used as living space, as shown on the building permit(s) issued for the dwelling unit.

** The square footage of a commercial or industrial building area shall mean the gross square footage for the building as reflected in the building plans upon which any building permits for the building were issued.

*** The acreage of a Vacant Property shall be the gross acreage exclusive of any acreage dedicated or offered for dedication to a public agency.

ESCALATION OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES

The maximum annual Special Tax rates applicable to all Developed Property shall be subject to escalation each July 1 commencing July 1, 1989, by the change factor calculated annually by the State of California Department of Finance for the purpose of increasing appropriations limits of State and local governments. In the event that the Department of Finance or its successor ceases to calculate the annual change factor, such Special Tax rates shall be subject to annual escalation not to exceed the increase in the Consumer Price Index as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Los Angeles Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area for the preceding twelve (12) month reporting period.

The maximum Special Tax rates applicable to all Approved Property and Vacant Property shall not be subject to escalation.

METHOD OF APPROTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX

The Special Tax shall be levied annually on all taxable property within one of the above identified Property Categories so long as Special Tax revenues are necessary to pay authorized expenses of the Community Facilities District, which may include, without limitation, payment of debt service on any bonded indebtedness of the Community Facilities District; replenishment of any required reserve fund for any such future public improvements, services or debt service; direct payment for public improvements; or payment of the operational and maintenance expenses of providing fire suppression and protection services to properties within the Community Facilities District.

The annual levy of the Special Taxes shall be apportioned as follows:

STEP 1: Fifty percent (50%) of the estimated ad valorem property tax revenue to be collected from properties within the Community Facilities District in the subject fiscal year which are allocable to the Foothill Fire Protection District shall be allocated to pay the estimated expenses of the Community Facilities District for the subject fiscal year. The remainder of the estimated expenses shall be referred to as the Net CFD Expenses.

STEP 2: That equal percentage of the maximum authorized Special Tax rate applicable to all Developed Property Taxing Classifications necessary to generate Special Tax revenues equal to the Net CFD Expenses shall be levied on all Developed Property.

STEP 3: If additional Special Tax revenues are still necessary to generate the Net CFD Expenses, that percentage of the maximum authorized Special Tax rate applicable to all Approved Property necessary to generate the additional Special Tax revenues to equal Net CFD Expenses shall be levied on Approved Property.

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STEP 4: If additional Special Tax revenues are still necessary to generate the Net CFD Expenses, that percentage of all the maximum authorized Special Tax rate applicable to all Vacant Property necessary to generate the additional Special Tax revenues to equal Net CFD Expenses shall be levied on all Vacant Property.

STEP 5: If additional Special Tax revenues are still necessary to generate the Net CFD Expenses, the Community Facilities District shall:

A. Compare (i) the Special Tax rate which would be levied on each Developed Property pursuant to STEP 2 above with (ii) the product resulting from multiplying the square footage of the Developed Property times the Base Maximum Special Tax. The Base Maximum Special Tax means an amount equal to $0.0025 per square foot subject to escalation at the same rate and at the same time applicable to the maximum Special Tax rates for Developer Property.

B. If the product described in (ii) above exceeds the Special Tax rate described in (i) above for any Developed Property, the Community Facilities District shall increase the Special Tax rate levied on each such Developed Property in equal percentages up to the rate not to exceed the product described in (ii) above necessary to generate the additional Special Tax revenues to equal Net CFD Expenses.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum Special Tax which shall be levied on all taxable properties within the Community Facilities District each Fiscal Year shall be:

DEVELOPED PROPERTY: $1.00 per dwelling unit for residential uses

$1.00 per acre for commercial/industrial uses

APPROVED PROPERTY: $1.00 per lot or parcel

VACANT PROPERTY: $1.00 per acre

The ad valorem property tax contribution identified in Step 1 shall be reduced in any Fiscal Year by the amount by which the sum of such contribution and the minimum Special Taxes would exceed the estimated expenses of the Community Facilities District for such Fiscal Year

* * *

The “Report” of the Special Tax Consultant, to be approved as a part of the record upon the conclusion of the public hearing pertaining to the formation of the Community Facilities District, shall set forth supplementary details pertaining to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Special Tax and shall provide controlling guidance in the interpretation and implementation of this Rate and Method of Apportionment.”

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Application of the CFD No. 88-1 Rate and Method to Annexation No. 88 -25-1

The maximum special tax authorized to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/26 within that area annexed to Community Facilities District No. 88-1, known and designated as Annexation No. 88-25- 1 is as follows:

MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26

TAXING CLASSIFICATION M AXIM U M T AX R AT E

1. DEVELOPED PROPERTY
A. Residential Class I
(More than 3,590 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
B. Residential Class II
(3,077 - 3,589 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
C. Residential Class III
(2,564 - 3,076 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
D. Residential Class IV
(2,308 - 2,563 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
E. Residential Class V
(2,051 - 2,307 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
F. Residential Class VI
(1,795 - 2,050 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
G. Residential Class VII
(less - 1,795 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
$3,020.97 per acre per year or
$0.24421 per square foot or
building, whichever is greater

2. APPROVED PROPERTY $200 per lot or parcel

3. VA CA NT PROPERTY $10 per acre
$751.37 per year
H. Commercial or Industrial Property
$1,962.78 per year
$1,505.04 per year
$1,201.04 per year
$1,052.70 per year
$900.85 per year
$832.06 per year

The maximum special tax rates set forth above are subject to escalation pursuant to CFD No. 88-1 Rate and Method commencing July 1, 1989.

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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-028

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO

CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,

CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILTIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1, ANNEXATION NO. 88-25-1 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors ") of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, California, has previously declared its intention and held and conducted proceedings relating to the annexation of territory to an existing Community Facilities District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the "Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, and specifically Article 3.5 thereof. The existing Community Facilities District has been designated as Community Facilities District No. 88-1 (the “District”); and,

WHEREAS, the area proposed to be annexed is known and designated as Community Facilities District No. 88-1, Annexation No. 88-25-1 ("Annexation Territory”), and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors called for and order ed an election to be held to submit to the qualified voters of the Annex ation Territory a proposition to levy a special tax in the Annexation Territory; and,

WHEREAS, at this time said election has been held and the measure voted upon did receive the favorable two-thirds (2/3) vote of the qualified voters, and the Board desires to declare the favorable results of the election and to order the annexation of the Annex ation Territory to the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District does hereby resolve as follows:

1. The above recitals are all true and correct.

2. The Board of Directors hereby receives and approves the CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OFFICIAL AND STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST, as submitted by the Election Official, said Statement setting forth the number of votes cas t in the election, the measure voted upon, and the number of votes given for and/or against the measure voted upon. A copy of said Certificate and Statement is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A", referenced and so incorporated.

3. The Secretary is hereby directed to enter in the minutes of this meeting the results of the election and the STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST.

4. The Board of Directors hereby orders the annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District and further determines that the Board is now authorized to levy the special taxes within the Annexation Territory as approved and authorized by the qualified electors of the Annex ation Territory.

5. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, the AMENDMENT TO THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN (NOTICE OF ANNEXATION) shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of _____________, 2025.

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EXHIBIT “A”

CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OFFICIAL

AND STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )SS

RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT )

THE UNDERSIGNED, AS ELECTION OFFICIAL OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE

PROTECTION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that pursuant to the provisions of Section 53326 of the Government Code and the Elections Code of the State of California, I did canvass the returns of the votes cast at the:

RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
ANNEXATION NO. 88-25-1

SPECIAL ELECTION

In said Fire Protection District held on October 15, 2025.

I FURTHER CERTIFY that this Statement of Votes Cast shows the whole number of votes cast in said District, and the whole number of votes cast for the Measure in said District, and the totals of the respective columns and the totals as shown for the Measure are full, true and correct.

I. TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES CAST:

II. TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES FOR FOR

AND AGAINST PROPOSITION A

AGAINST

WITNESS my hand and official Seal this _____ day of ______________, 2025.

Election Official
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
State of California

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DATE: October 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager - Community Development Matt Marquez, Economic Development Director
Zack Neighbors, Building & Safety Services Director
Jason Welday, Engineering Services Director
SUBJECT: Quarterly Development Update - Third Quarter 2025. (CITY) RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from staff on development-related activities for the third quarter of 2025 (July through September).

BACKGROUND:

In 2023 staff began providing Quarterly Development Updates (QDU) to the City Council. The purpose of these reports is to regularly inform the Council and the community about development- related activities. While annual reports such as the General Plan progress report, offer some insights into development activities (including the number of permits issued and housing units constructed), quarterly updates effectively deliver information on development activities over a shorter time frame. These updates also allow staff to include additional information, such as economic development activities and customer service data, which are not typically covered in annual reports but are essential to the City’s community and economic development efforts.

ANALYSIS:

The QDU presented to the City Council will include summaries of activities from the Building & Safety, Planning, Engineering, and Economic Development departments. This includes, but is not limited to, details on entitlement approvals by use type, updates on key development projects, and reporting on building permit and plan check activities.

Staff's formal presentation to the City Council will provide further details on development-related activities, and staff will continue to present this information to Council on a quarterly basis.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

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COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

This item addresses the Council’s following core values:

1. Providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all

2. Relentless pursuit of improvement

3. Building and preserving a family-oriented atmosphere ATTACHMENTS:

None

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DATE: October 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Matt Marquez, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Consideration to Receive and File the Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report for 2024-2025. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report for 2024-2025.

BACKGROUND:

In the last decade, the Inland Empire has experienced remarkable growth, with increases in population, employment opportunities, and investment in multiple industries. The region’s strategic location, between major metro areas and connections to the rest of the country and the world, has been a key driver of this growth. Rancho Cucamonga, with its skilled workforce, high- quality-built environment, and expanding economy, is a key player. The Economic Development Strategy (EDS), adopted in October of 2023, is a five-year work plan that will guide and support the City in establishing and sustaining Rancho Cucamonga as the cultural and economic hub of the Inland Empire. This strategy is not just a plan, but a call to action for all who contribute to the City’s future success.

The EDS was developed to guide the City’s economic development activities over a five-year period. The document identifies goals and strategies that will serve as a roadmap for City staff and civic leaders. The EDS primarily provides direction to the City’s Economic Development Department, but the success of the EDS depends on the coordination and communication with other City departments, public agencies, and partner organizations.

The EDS was informed by a review of regional, state, and global trends, as well as a detailed analysis of the City’s demographic, economic, and market conditions. Although the nature and extent of future market conditions is unknown, the EDS provides foundational approaches to economic development in Rancho Cucamonga that will serve the City during the life of the document.

Sections in the EDS describe the strengths, challenges, and opportunities to grow the City’s economy; key industries to expand in the city; and the goals, strategies, and actions of the EDS.

The final section of the EDS includes a five-year work plan that organizes tasks according to a timeline, assigns the City department that will lead the activity, and identifies assisting potential partner departments, agencies, or organizations.

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ANALYSIS:

The EDS builds on PlanRC, the City’s General Plan, that was adopted on December 15, 2021.

The General Plan lays out a series of strategies to chart a path towards building a 21st century world-class community that is grounded in the foundational core values of Health, Equity, and Stewardship. The vision of PlanRC is to create a city for people—a city of great neighborhoods, natural open spaces and parks, thriving commercial and industrial areas, and walkable and active centers and districts, all connected by safe and comfortable streets. Through the implementation of PlanRC, the City will develop to be more welcoming and accessible to both residents and visitors.

To meet the vision and core values of PlanRC, five Big Ideas were identified:

1.Design for People First – Focus should be on people and development must be human scale and inviting.

2.Provide Connectivity and Accessibility – Provide a range of travel options including new opportunities for walking, bicycling and transit.

3.Create Destinations – Places to congregate, gather, and socialize.

4.Establish Rancho Cucamonga as the Cultural and Economic Hub of the Inland Empire – A downtown area, or several major activity centers, with varied cultural opportunities and public art.

5.Address Environmental Justice – Everyone in the city has a fair and just opportunity to thrive and no one, especially those with the least means, shoulders the additional health burdens of environmental degradation and pollution.

The EDS is intended to fortify linkages with PlanRC and its Big Ideas, to emphasize that economic development activities are shared across all departments in the City. The goals identified in the EDS are as follows:

1.Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy

2.Enhance the Quality of Life

3.Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality

4.Foster Growth of Local Businesses & Workforce
These goals and corresponding strategies identified in the EDS were designed to address specific economic development objectives and ensure community vitality so that it can continue to provide high-quality public services and amenities.

Achievable and measurable action items were designed to serve as a guide for the City over the life of the Plan. The EDS is meant to be fluid and reviewed annually to determine if there is a change in priorities or if resources need to be shifted. The strategies and action items in the EDS can be implemented in a variety of ways and in a series of actions over the five-year life of the Plan. Each action item was assigned a timeline for implementation, and the subject Annual Progress Report provides a summary of wide-ranging measures undertaken in 2024/2025 that moved the needle in the ongoing implementation of the EDS.

Implementation highlights for each of the EDS goals are identified in the Annual Progress Report followed by the action items they support. As mentioned earlier in this report, action items were assigned a timeline for implementation and can be referenced in the EDS (Exhibit A to this staff report). Last year the City Council received an update on implementation of those action items with a one-year timeline. While work on those items continues, this Progress Report will focus on those action items with a two-year timeline. Additionally, the Progress Report now includes a

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chapter focused on implementation of the Epicenter Master Plan. Embracing the opportunity for flexibility in the Progress Report’s format, it has been developed in an easy-to-read format that allows it to also serve as a report card to the residents of Rancho Cucamonga on the City’s progress in implementing the EDS.

The Annual Progress Report was presented to the Economic Development Subcommittee on August 28, 2025 and the Planning Commission on September 10, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

As part of the implementation of the General Plan, this item supports the City Council’s vision of creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to thrive by building on our foundation and success as a world-class community.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report 2024-2025 Attachment 2 – City of Rancho Cucamonga Economic Development Strategy

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 1

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
2024-2025

CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................5 About the Economic Development Strategy............................................................................5 Heart of the Matter......................................................................................................................................5 Chapter 2
Economic Development Strategy Implementation............................................................7 Implementation Highlights..................................................................................................................7 Chapter 3
Epicenter Master Plan.............................................................................................................................17 Chapter 4
Looking Ahead.............................................................................................................................................19 Appendix........................................................................................................................................20

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 5 Introduction
In the last decade, the Inland Empire has experienced remarkable growth, with increases in population, employment opportunities, and investment in multiple industries. The region’s strategic location, between major metro areas and connections to the rest of the country and the world, has been a key driver of this growth. Rancho Cucamonga, with its skilled workforce, high-quality built environment, and expanding economy, is a key player. The Economic Development Strategy (EDS) is a five-year work plan that will guide and support the City in establishing and sustaining Rancho Cucamonga as the cultural and economic hub of the Inland Empire. This strategy is not just a plan, but a call to action for all who contribute to the city’s future success. The following report outlines the progress made in Year 2 of its implementation.

About the Economic Development Strategy
The EDS, adopted in October 2023, was developed to guide the City’s economic development activities over a five-year period. The document identifies goals and strategies that will serve as a road map for City Staff and civic leaders. The EDS primarily provides direction to the City’s Economic Development Department, but the success of the EDS depends on the coordination and communication with other City departments, public agencies, and partner organizations.

Sections in the EDS describe the strengths, challenges, and opportunities to grow the City’s economy; key industries to expand in the City; and the goals, strategies, and actions of the EDS. The final section of the EDS includes a five-year work plan that organizes tasks according to a timeline, assigns the City department that will lead the activity, and identifies assisting partner departments, agencies, or organizations.

Heart of the Matter
The EDS builds on PlanRC, the City’s General Plan, that was adopted on December 15, 2021. The General Plan lays out a series of strategies to chart a path towards building a 21st century world-class community that is grounded in the foundational core values of Health, Equity, and Stewardship. The vision of PlanRC is to create a city for people—a city of great neighborhoods, natural open spaces and parks, thriving commercial and industrial areas, and walkable and active centers and districts, all connected by safe and comfortable streets. Through the implementation of PlanRC, the City will develop to be more welcoming and accessible to both residents and visitors.

CHAPTER 1

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6 To meet the vision and core values of PlanRC, five Big Ideas were identified:

1. Design for People First: Focus should be on people and development must be human scale and inviting;

2. Provide Connectivity and Accessibility: Provide a range of travel options including new opportunities for walking, bicycling and transit;

3. Create Destinations: places to congregate, gather, and socialize;

4. Establish Rancho Cucamonga as the Cultural and Economic Hub of the Inland Empire: A downtown area, or several major activity centers, with varied cultural opportunities and public art; and

5. Address Environmental Justice: Everyone in the city has a fair and just opportunity to thrive and no one, especially those with the least means, shoulders the additional health burdens of environmental degradation and pollution.

The EDS is intended to fortify linkages with PlanRC and its Big Ideas, to emphasize that economic development activities are shared across all departments in the City. The goals and strategies identified were designed to address specific economic development objectives: improve health outcomes through economic attainment, grow and diversify the local economy, build economic health and long-term fiscal resiliency, and ensure community vitality so that it can continue to provide high-quality public services and amenities.

Within each of the strategies, achievable and measurable action items were designed to serve as a guide for the City over the life of the Plan. The City will continue working towards its long-range goals and planning efforts that are the framework of the City’s vision of being a world-class community, making it a special place to live, work, and thrive.

Meanwhile, the EDS is meant to be fluid in that it will be reviewed annually to determine if there is a change in priorities or if resources need to be shifted.

The Resort
Metrolink Rancho Cucamonga Train Station
San Antonio Regional Hospital Center of Aging

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 7 Economic Development Strategy
Implementation
The strategies and action items in the EDS can be implemented in a variety of ways and in a series of actions over the five-year life of the Plan. Each action item was assigned a start date for implementation, with the understanding that efforts would be continuous throughout the five-year Plan. The following highlights of the strategies summarize various measures taken in 2024-2025 that significantly advanced the ongoing implementation of the EDS and the action items they support.

Implementation Highlights
GOAL 1: GROW AND DIVERSIFY THE CITY’S ECONOMY
San Bernardino County Economic Development Department: Bi-monthly meetings are held with the San Bernardino County Economic Development Department, serving as an opportunity to enhance communication and keep the City at the forefront of emerging opportunities within the County. Additionally, the City was represented at the County’s exhibitor booth at ICSC Las Vegas, an annual conference for dealmakers and industry experts, who are driving innovation and evolution in commercial real estate.

Programa Emprendedor@s: The City hosted the second cohort of Programa Emprendedor@s in partnership with the County of San Bernardino Economic Development Department, and expanded its collaboration by adding Chaffey College as a new partner for this cohort. All services were provided at no cost to program participants. This cohort graduated 32 entrepreneurs.

CHAPTER 2
Emprendedor@s Program 2nd Cohort Graduates

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8 174,695

POPULATION
COUNT
61,806

TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS
102,100
LABOR FORCE (16+)

8.7M

EXISTING RETAIL SF
506

EXISTING BUILDINGS
$108,164
MEDIAN

HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$100,585

AVERAGE DISPOSABLE
INCOME

39.1 YEARS OLD

MEDIAN AGE
$3.24B

TAXABLE SALES
%
$47,751

PER CAPITA INCOME

3.3%

VACANCY
R ATE

46.5 SQ. MILES

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

DEMOGRAPHICS HOTEL INDUSTRY

STRONG RETAIL GROWTH
Economic Development Department | 10500 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 CityofRC.us/EconomicDevelopment [email protected] 1-909-477-2750 Last Update March 2025
905

UNITS ENTITLED
IN 2024
7M

VISITORS
IN 2024
75%

OCCUPANCY

RATE IN
2024
$151
ADR
400+

OVERNIGHT TRIPS

1.2M

VISIT NIGHTS
1,326

ROOM KEYS
12 HOTELS
$114
RevPAR
SOURCES: ESRI, COSTAR, PLACER.AI

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 9 Updated Marketing Collateral: The World Class Community brochure that highlights the quality of life amenities, points of interest, and historic resources throughout the City was updated, and the Opportunity Sites booklet was updated to include information on new development opportunities and updated project information. The At-A-Glance and Commercial Opportunity marketing materials were updated to reflect the most up- to-date demographic information available. All materials are posted to the Economic Development webpage.

Presentations to Real Estate Professionals: The
Economic Development Team works with the
City Manager Team on scheduling presentations
to various groups including the West End Real
Estate Professional, Realty World ALL STARS,
AREAA Inland Empire/SoCal Chapter, to name a
few, presenting information on various quality of
life amenities and projects, development projects,
and hospitality and commercial updates. The
Economic Development Team has piloted the
“ED on the Move” Broker Roadshow, presenting
to different brokerage companies in the City.

Commercial Real Estate Brokers Roundtable: To achieve a greater outcome and participation in the Commercial Real Estate Brokers Roundtables, a survey was sent out to all brokers on the Economic Development’s broker distribution list to identify enhanced collaboration and information sharing, topics of interest, and which day and time works best for participants. As a response to the survey results, the Roundtables are held quarterly on Wednesday mornings at City Hall, and the program includes more time for networking with other attendees as well as periodic presentations from developers of key projects throughout the City.

Recruiting New Businesses in Targeted Industry Sectors: The EDS describes industries that are well-positioned to grow and diversify Rancho Cucamonga’s economy.

These include: Advanced Manufacturing, Medical Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, and Professional and Medical Services.

During year 2 of EDS implementation, new uses within certain target industry sectors opened for business in the City. To name a few: WestLAND Group Inc.; Aaren Scientific Inc.; TurboTech Machining; Keller Williams Empire Estates (Mortgage Broker); and Sanctity Hotel Rancho Cucamonga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Additionally, staff attended conferences
focused on target industry sectors, such as The
Battery Show North America. This provided
an opportunity for a team member to have
access to the latest technologies from battery
manufacturers, explore market innovations,
watch live product demos and join thousands
of professionals at networking receptions. Staff
also attended other conferences including
MD&M West, one of the largest international
marketplaces for medical technology design
and manufacturing.

Staff presentation at Inland Action’s
Monthly Meeting
The Battery Show North America
Conference 2024

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10 Opportunity Sites: Exploring opportunities for the redevelopment of sites in the City is ongoing, and takes place in different ways. Staff continues to host Commercial Real Estate Broker Roundtable discussions; Staff has updated the City’s Opportunity Sites booklet which is posted on the Department’s webpage; team members regularly meet with developers interested in doing work in the City; and Staff continues to correspond with other interested parties to keep them up to date on City news and new development opportunities. Additionally, Staff continues to attend multiple conferences where they have the opportunity to share information on available sites. These conferences include, but are not limited to, ICSC Las Vegas, ICSC Western, the Entertainment Experience Evolution, and more.

Economic Development Strategy Action Items Supported:

1.1 Grow the City’s Target Industry Sectors

1.1D Recruit new businesses in the City’s target industry sectors.

1.1E Convene working meetings with local business representatives from industries in the City’s target industries.

1.4 Connect Businesses with Commercial Space Opportunities in the City

1.4C Prepare a “viewbook” promoting a range of commercial space examples available in the City.

1.4D Market vacant office, retail, and industrial spaces on the City’s website.

1.4E Build relationships with Real Estate Brokers and Site Selection Companies.

1.5 Support the Construction and Redevelopment of Commercial Properties

1.5B Explore opportunities for the redevelopment of sites.

1.5C Solicit feedback from commercial developers.

1.5D Solicit feedback from real estate professionals.

Commercial Real Estate Brokers Roundtable
Vocational Improvement Program, Inc.

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12 GOAL 2: ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Epicenter Master Plan: The City adopted the Epicenter Master Plan (EMP) in December 2023, establishing a vision for the area as a fun, active district which will serve as a destination for recreation, entertainment, and gathering. Lively retail, food and beverage, entertainment, hotels, and office uses will work together to bring new activity to the area surrounding the LoanMart Field and the Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center. The EMP encourages pedestrian building frontages and other improvements that enhance the public realm as described in the General Plan and its Big Ideas.

Ongoing Marketing Efforts: Economic Development marketing was enhanced through story generation and strategic ad placements with a focus on transit-oriented developments and infrastructure. Selected publications reached target audiences at the local, regional, and national level including Site Selection magazine, Business View magazine, and Inland Empire magazine.

Cucamonga Station and the HART District Marketing, Outreach, and Engagement Efforts: Working in collaboration with the Cucamonga Station Stakeholder Partnership group, marketing, communications, community outreach and engagement are ongoing for the promotion of regional transportation and tourism. Additionally, quarterly meetings are held with the Stakeholder Partners and bi-annual presentations are hosted for community leaders and stakeholders.

Historic Resources: Marketing materials, like the City’s World Class Community brochure, feature historic resources in Rancho Cucamonga. These resources are also highlighted in discussions regarding tourism or when promoting the quality of life and unique offerings the City has to offer residents, visitors, and businesses.

Economic Development Strategy Action Items Supported:

2.2 Promote and grow the HART District

2.2A Establish and promote the identity of the HART District.

2.2B Convene transportation agencies and providers.

2.3 Host and sponsor community and special events

2.3A Explore opportunities to host or sponsor community events.

2.3B Continue to review permitting, fees, and insurance requirements for community event hosts and vendors.

2.4 Explore potential locations in the City that may benefit from enhanced revenues and services

2.4A Identify current and future locations that may benefit from enhanced services.

2.5 Promote the City’s Historic Cultural Resources

2.5A Market historic resources in the City.

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 13 GOAL 3: EXPAND RETAIL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND HOSPITALITY
Restaurant and Retail Attraction: The Economic Development Team has worked with various brokers and company representatives to facilitate the many local gems who chose Rancho Cucamonga as their first location in the Inland Empire market including:

Season’s 52; Moe’s Southwest Grill; Mendocino Farms; Fogo de Chão; Bacio di Latte; Sourdough & Co.; Philz Coffee; and Durango Cocina & Rooftop. Hospitality, commercial and retail establishments include: Sanctity Hotel Rancho Cucamonga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton; Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Ben Bridge Flagship Store; Gorjana Jewelry; Chanel Fragrance and Beauty; New Balance; and Free People.

Economic Development Strategy Action Items Supported:

3.1 Explore opportunities for retail business recruitment

3.1A Compare the City’s existing retail inventory to the retail businesses the City aims to attract.

3.3 Attract restaurants to the City that are destination-driven

3.3A Retain and recruit a healthy and diverse mix of restaurants throughout the City.

3.3B Explore options that might be available for restaurants in retail centers.

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14 GOAL 4: FOSTER GROWTH OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND WORKFORCE Partnerships with Colleges and Universities: The Economic Development Team continues to work with Chaffey College’s Workforce & Economic Development Department. This partnership resulted in the College hosting the second cohort of the Emprendedor@s Program. Additionally, the Team facilitated introductions between the College and stakeholders including the City’s Community Services Department to explore future community programming, and PneuDraulics, Inc. and other local manufacturers resulting in visits to the InTech Center.

Partnerships with Statewide and Regional Organizations: The Economic Development Team collaborates with the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department on business visits, information sharing, and hiring fairs. The team continues to participate in workforce development committees through LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, the Manufacturing Institute, and TeamCalifornia.

Manufacturing Month: Manufacturing Month recognizes the contributions manufacturers make in our local economy. Economic Development staff hosted a Manufacturing Month Networking & Tour event at BlueScope Coated Products that brought together local manufacturers and resource partners. The Team promoted MFG Day to help address the skills and applicant gaps due to the lack of awareness of career pathways in manufacturing. The Team also assisted with the promotion of the various workshops and webinars hosted by the Manufacturing Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE) and the Manufacturing Institute.

Annual Hiring Fair: The event serves as a dynamic platform where employers and job seekers can connect directly, facilitating immediate engagement and potential job placement. Moreover, the hiring fair contributes to reduce unemployment rates, addressing workforce shortages, and supporting local businesses by ensuring they have the human resources needed to thrive.

In conjunction with this year’s hiring fair, the Economic Development Department launched RC Works—a community-focused job board designed to connect local businesses and organizations with talented job seekers in the City. RC Works supports the growth of our local economy by making it easier to hire and get hired.

Business Appreciation Month: Every May, the City celebrates Business Appreciation Month to honor and support the many businesses that call the city home. Throughout the month, the City and Chamber host a series of weekly events, including a golf tournament, educational forums, networking opportunities, meet-and-greet sessions, a night of baseball at a Rancho Cucamonga Quakes game, and a business mixer to conclude the celebrations.

Business Consulting and Educational Workshops: In collaboration with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC OCIE) and the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, the SBDC OCIE provides job training and professional consulting services to Rancho Cucamonga businesses. In addition, SBDC OCIE also conducts educational business workshops and seminars focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and other topics to the business community.

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 15 Economic Development Strategy Action Items Supported:

4.1 Expand Higher Education Institutions in the City

4.1A Strengthen partnerships with local higher education institutions.

4.2 Cultivate local innovation

4.2A Explore partnerships with universities and organizations to support the creation of incubators and business accelerator programs.

4.2B Host networking events for local businesses and entrepreneurs.

4.3 Provide support for small businesses

4.3A Establish a small business outreach program.

4.3B Connect small businesses with resources and technical assistance.

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 17 CHAPTER 3
Epicenter Master Plan
Epicenter Green: A recurring monthly Market Night series is anticipated to begin late 2026. These vibrant evening gatherings are designed to bring the community together in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—featuring local farmers, a diverse array of food trucks, live entertainment, and a dog-friendly environment. The goal is to create a fun, family- friendly space where neighbors, visitors, and small businesses can connect, unwind, and celebrate the spirit of community under the summer sky.

Other Open Space Events/Programs: Currently offering the community a variety of annual events that thoughtfully activate parking lots and green spaces, transforming them into vibrant hubs of celebration and connection. Among these signature experiences is a two-day cultural event honoring the Lunar New Year, bringing rich traditions and joyful festivities to life. Looking ahead, there is an opportunity to enhance the lineup of beloved family-friendly events, including community favorites like Spooktacular, Egg Shellebration, and our 4th of July Spectacular, creating meaningful memories for all ages throughout the year.

In addition, the City actively supports local nonprofit organizations by providing access to these shared spaces for events focused on community outreach, fundraising, and promoting health and wellness initiatives. These partnerships help strengthen collective impact and foster a sense of unity.

The City plans to invest in a new LED digital display board at the intersection of Jack Benny Drive and Rochester Avenue. This upgraded signage will significantly enhance visibility, offering improved readability and a more dynamic platform for sharing community messaging. Positioned in a high-traffic area, the new display will serve as a vibrant communication tool—highlighting upcoming events, activities, and important updates— while strengthening community engagement and awareness in the surrounding area.

Stadium Programming/Concerts: Explore a potential partnership with GOCAL for an annual signature event. This collaboration envisions a vibrant, multi-day celebration featuring dynamic headliner concerts, engaging community gatherings, a curated selection of food vendors, an artisan marketplace showcasing local talent, and the lively energy of classic carnival rides. The goal is to create an unforgettable experience that celebrates culture, creativity, and community spirit.

The Quakes: The City is making a significant multi-million dollar investment into the stadium to align with Major League Baseball (MLB) standards, ensuring it meets the highest level of readiness for future opportunities. These improvements further position the stadium as a premier venue while reinforcing the City’s dedication to enriching local engagement through high-quality, professional-grade facilities.

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18 As we continue to cultivate meaningful partnerships, these enhancements highlight our shared commitment to excellence, and serve as a testament to the elevated experience we aim to provide for the community. A new 15-year lease agreement was signed, securing the long-term future of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at LoanMart Field.

Sofive Soccer Center: Sofive Soccer Center is excited to share development plans to expand their recreational offerings on two vacant parcels. In addition to their existing 5-on-5 soccer facilities, they are actively working to introduce complementary pickleball and paddleball courts. This addition aims to enhance the overall community experience by providing inclusive, accessible, and engaging recreational options for individuals and families alike.

Lot Line Adjustment and Surplus Land Act: A lot line adjustment was recorded to change parcel boundaries for certain properties adjacent to LoanMart Field. Staff has initiated the Surplus Land Act process for three parcels affected by the lot line adjustment.

Epicenter Master Plan Implementation Playbook: Improvement Concepts Open Spaces
2J Epicenter Green
Epicenter Master Plan Implementation Playbook: Programming & Operations Programming
3E Other Open Space Events/Programs
3F Stadium Programming/Concerts
Epicenter Master Plan Implementation Playbook: Existing Uses Baseball and Softball Fields
4A The Quakes
Sofive Soccer Center
4I 5-on-5 Soccer
Conceptual rendering of promenade along Stadium Way; subject to change

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Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report | 19 CHAPTER 4
Looking Ahead
The Economic Development Department is a driving force behind the economic vitality of Rancho Cucamonga. Working with other City departments and community partners, the Economic Development Department is responsible for enabling programs, initiatives, and partnerships that support and attract businesses, welcome entrepreneurship, encourage job and workforce expansion, and facilitate investment throughout the city.

The Economic Development Team will continue to implement Year 2-3 actions identified in the EDS Implementation Plan, and build relationships with the community, businesses, developers, and potential investors. The City will continue to be forward-thinking in its programs, services, and long-range planning with the goal of developing a fiscally sound and sustainable economy for years to come.

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APPENDIX
Table of Contents
EDS Implementation Plan
Epicenter Master Plan

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 2 Table of Contents

1. Introduction 3

1.1 About the Economic Development Strategy 3

1.2 Heart of the Matter 3

2. Strengths, Opportunities, Challenges 4

2.1 Strengths 4

2.2 Challenges 5

2.3 Opportunities 6

3. Target Industries 9

3.1 Advanced Manufacturing 10

3.2 Medical Manufacturing 10

3.3 Food and Beverage Manufacturing 11

3.4 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 11

3.5 Professional and Medical Services 12

4. Goals and Strategies 13

4.1 Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy 14

4.2 Enhance the Quality of Life 17

4.3 Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality 19

4.4 Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce 20

5. Looking Ahead 23

6. Implementation Plan 24

7. Appendix 31

7.1 Rancho Cucamonga Economic and Market Conditions Analysis 32

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 3 Introduction
In the last decade, the Inland Empire has experienced remarkable growth, experiencing increases in population, employment opportunities, and investment in manufacturing, logistics, and other industries. The region is strategically located between major metro areas and connected to the rest of the country and the world by several highways, railways, Ontario International Airport and the nearby Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Rancho Cucamonga is well-positioned to further leverage the advantages of the region via its skilled workforce, high -quality-built environment, and expanding economy. The Economic Development Strategy (EDS) is a five -year work plan that will guide and support the City in establishing and sustaining Rancho Cucamonga as the cultural and economic hub of the Inland Empire.

About the Economic Development Strategy
The EDS will guide the City’s economic development activities over the next five years. The document identifies goals and strategies that will serve as a road map for City staff and civic leaders. The EDS primarily provides direction to the City’s Economic Development Division, but the success of the EDS depends on the coordination and communication with other City departments, public agencies, and partner organizations.

The EDS was informed by a review of regional, state, and global trends, as well as a detailed analysis of the City’s demographic, economic, and market conditions. Although the nature and extent of future marke t conditions is unknown, the EDS provides foundational approaches to economic development in Rancho Cucamonga that will serve the City during the life of the document.

The following sections describe the strengths, challenges, and opportunities to grow th e City’s economy; key industries to expand in the City; and the goals, strategies, and actions of the EDS. The final section of the EDS includes a five -year work plan that organizes tasks according to a timeline, assigns the City department that will lead the activity, and identifies assisting potential partner departments, agencies, or organizations.

Heart of the Matter
The EDS builds on PlanRC, the City’s General Plan, that was adopted on December 15, 2021. The General Plan lays out a series of strategie s to chart a path towards building a 21st century world -class community that is grounded in the foundational core values of health, equity, and stewardship. The vision of PlanRC is to create a city for people – a city of great neighborhoods, natural open s paces and parks, thriving commercial and industrial areas, and walkable and active centers and districts, all connected by safe and comfortable streets. Through the implementation of PlanRC, the city will develop to be more welcoming and accessible to both residents and visitors.

To meet the vision and core values of PlanRC, five Big Ideas were identifie d:
• Design for People First: focus should be on people and development must be human scale and inviting;
• Provide Connectivity and Accessibility : provide a r ange of travel options including new opportunities for walking, bicycling and transit;
• Create Destinations: places to congregate, gather, and socialize; • Cultural and Economic Hub of the Inland Empire : a downtown area, or several major activity centers, with varied cultural opportunities and public art; and • Address Environmental Justice: everyone in the city has a fair and just opportunity to thrive and no one, especially those with the least means, shoulders the additional health burdens of environmental degradation and pollution.

The EDS is intended to fortify linkages with PlanRC and the Big Ideas, to emphasize that economic development activities are shared across all departments in the City. The goals and strategies identified have been designed to addr ess specific economic development objectives: improve health outcomes

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 4 through economic attainment, grow the local economy, diversify the local economy, build economic health and long-term fiscal resiliency, and ensure community vitality so that it can continue to provide high-quality public services and amenities.

Within each of the strategies are achievable and measurable action items designed to serve as a guide for the City over the next five years. The EDS is meant to be fluid in that it will be reviewed annually to determine if there is a change in priorities or if resources need to be shifted. During this time, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will continue working towards its long-range goals and planning efforts that are the framework of the City’s vision of being a world-class community, making Rancho Cucamonga a special place to live, work, and thrive.

Strengths, Opportunities, Challenges
This section identifies the City’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen the City’s economy.

Strengths
High-quality transportation access. Rancho Cucamonga is located next to major highways, rail transit, and air transport options. Interstate 10 and Interstate 15 are located along the borders of the City, and State Highway 210 and Foothill Boulevard (Historic Route 66) run through the center of Rancho Cucamonga.

These highways provide access to shipping routes to the north and east of the County and access to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The n earby Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a growing passenger and logistics hub. In recent years, Ontario International Airport has been one of the fastest- growing airports in the country. The San Bernardino International Airport is also expanding its services and now has regular passenger service for the first time, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Airport ( SNA) are a reasonable distance from the city to be a potential option for travelers to the area. The City also has a Metrolink rail station that runs directly to Downtown Los Angeles, and there are plans to build a high-speed rail line that will connect Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas. Additionally, the City has access to two Class I railroads, Union Pacific and BNSF , which hav e continued to improve this level of service for freight shipping across the country.

Located near major population and employment centers. The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an hour’s drive from Los Angeles and Orange County, and an hour and a half from San Diego. Proximity to these areas allows for access to major consumer markets, workforce talent, and complimentary businesses across industry sectors.

Proximity to compl ementary manufacturing businesses and skilled talent in the local region. San Bernardino County has a concentration of workers with specialized talents and a one -of-a-kind training facility, the InTech Center, located in the neighboring City of Fontana that specializes in build ing skills that are desirable to manufacturing companies in various sectors. The County contains many complimentary businesses to manufacturing. Warehousing and distribution centers are an example of complementary businesses that have grown significantly in the local region. Manufacturers in Rancho Cucamonga benefit from the City’s proximity to customer distribution centers.

Well-educated residents. In addition to workers with specialized, manufacturing-related skills, companies in Rancho Cucamonga have acc ess to highly educated workers. Residents in Rancho Cucamonga are particularly well -educated compared to the rest of the local region. In 2021, 37 percent of Rancho Cucamonga residents held a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 22 percent of residents in San Bernardino County overall. Educated residents and workers are attractive to companies with skilled worker needs and retail businesses looking for high-income customer bases.

High resident incomes . Incomes in Rancho Cucamonga are high compared to the region. The median income in Rancho Cucamonga is approximately $95,000 , compared to approximately $70,300 for San Bernardino County.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 5 Access to education opportunities that complement key industries in Rancho Cucamonga. Rancho Cucamonga is home to Chaffey College and a satellite campus of the University of Redlands. These schools have been valuable for Rancho Cucamonga employers to gain access to interns and apprentices.

Companies in Rancho Cucamonga can also draw talent from other nearby higher education institutions such as UC Riverside, Cal Poly Pomona, California State University San Bernardino, California Baptist University, University of La Verne, Claremont Colleges, San Bernardino Valley College, and other technical schools in the area. Many of these schools offer vocational training and industry -specific programs that complement the expanding sectors in the area such as advanced manufacturing and aerospace. For example, Cal Poly Pomona ’s Department of Aerospace Engineerin g provides a hands-on engineering program to ready students for working in the aerospace industry.

Quality amenities and built environment. The City has a high-quality built environment. The City’s roads are well maintained and are well landscaped on major corridors. The City’s de facto core, Victoria Gardens, provides a pedestrian-friendly, and urban design-rich experience for local and regional shoppers. The City is growing and attracting quality talent because of the high quality of life in the City.

Quality master planned neighborhoods . Rancho Cucamonga has several comprehensively designed communities that feature quality housing stock and amenities.

Attractive and productive weather. The warm climate and mild winters in Rancho Cucamonga are attractive to residents but also benefit manufacturers due to the relatively few weather-related closure days for companies. Additionally, the mild weather on the Southern California coast makes the nearby Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach more efficient relative to ports along the northern and eastern U.S. coasts.

Affordable real estate. Land costs in Rancho Cucamonga are relatively affordable compared to the Los Angeles Metro region and coastal communities in Southern California. Low land cost s are attractive to companies for reducing costs, and attainably priced housing allows companies to recruit workers that can live in or near the City.

Strong performing commercial real estate. Rancho Cucamonga’s commercial land uses are performing better than in the County overall. The City’s office, retail, and industrial rents are higher than the County’s, and vacancies are on par or lower than in the County.

World class public safety improves trust, desirability and attractiveness of the Community or City.

Public safety plays a critical role in supporting economic growth and vitality by enhancing the desirability of the City as a place to live and locate a business. It also has a direct impact on the levels of community trust and creating safe places to gath er and socialize. The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District, Animal Services Department and Community Improvement Division provide critical services to the public including law enforcement, fire and emergency services, animal control, care, and adoption services along with community and property maintenance and improvement. The Public Safety Workgroup works to maintain a safe, enjoyable and prosperous community making the city a top choice for residents, visitors and businesses.

Challenges
Lack of downtown/city core identity. The City currently lacks a strong identity for its downtown. The City’s General Plan explores “the potential of the area around Victoria Gardens and the Epicenter to become the ‘real downtown’ of Rancho Cucamonga.”
Potential retail spending leakage. According to data from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Rancho Cucamonga lags behind San Bernardino County on taxable sales per household for certain retail categories such as clothing apparel, automotive-related products and services, health and personal care stores, and other miscellaneous retail. This suggests that r esidents in Rancho Cucamonga may be traveling outside the City to make certain purchases.

Shifting trend in retail due to online shopping. Rancho Cucamonga’s local retail market is influenced by larger-scale national trends. Over the last decade, retail markets have been shifting and reorganizing in large part due to the growth of e -commerce. However, while increased online s ales have reduced the

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 6 demand for in-store sales, there has been an increased demand for experiential retail such as restaurants, bars, and gyms. Over the last two years, the COVID -19 pandemic disrupted brick and mortar retail stores of all types and accelerated the shift in demand for online sales of physical goods. While the details of the long-term impacts from COVID -19 for the retail market are uncertain, the market will likely rebound while perhaps also changing to accommodate new trends enabled by new technologies and consumer expectations regarding convenience such as contactless shopping.

Lack of population densities to attract higher-end retailers. Rancho Cucamonga is a strong fit for many retailers due in part to the City’s high incomes. However, certain retailers are partial to areas with high er concentrated population densities. High-end coffee businesses, grocers, and full-service restaurants often seek to locate in areas with high population densities with access to at least 200,000 pe ople within a one to three-mile radius, which is typically achieved in highly populated city downtowns.

Mismatch between resident worker talent and city employment opportunities. Rancho Cucamonga has a skilled workforce, most of which commute outside the city for work. An estimated 85 percent of resident workers commute to nearby communities or Downtown Los Angeles, San Bernardino, or Orange County (PlanRC Existing Conditions Report, 2020).

Diminishing supply of vacant land . Beginning in the 1990s and cont inuing through the 2010s , Rancho Cucamonga experienced strong demand for new development on vacant or sparsely utilized sites . The availability of large tracts of land spurred the development of master planned residential communities, which characterized much of the community ’s growth. This has led to diminishing opportunities for new large- scale projects. A similar dynamic has occurred with commercial and industrial land as many of the most attractive sites with access to rail and highway infrastructure have been developed.

Pressure for less employment-dense uses like logistics. The logistics boom in the Inland Empire also created demand for warehouse and distribution space in Rancho Cucamonga. Businesses in this industry have been able to pay higher land costs for desirable sites. While this type of investment may be attractive to individual landowners , it generates less employment and synergy with other businesses compared to other industrial activities.

Older parts of the city have limited access to amenities. Like many communities, Rancho Cucamonga has experienced uneven development and investment across the city. Older neighborhoods within Rancho Cucamonga, including those in the south and southeast portion s of the city, have see n less recent investment in amenities by the private sector.

Opportunities
Leverage transportation infrastructure projects to build a thriving HART District . The City’s General Plan envisions the HART District as an intense, mixed-use area. Within the District, the Cucamonga Station is positioned to be a major transit hub connecting regional and high-speed rail lines. The HART District has strong potential to become a thriving new district in the city that attracts new talent and employers to the City.

Attract high-wage and high-skill jobs that match City resident population. Many Rancho Cucamonga residents commute outside the city for work. As Rancho Cucamonga grows as an employment center, the City may be able to retain more residents to work at companies in the City.

Complimenting entertainment and hospitality options along Fourth Street and the I-10 Freeway. At the southern border of the city limits, there is a cluster of entertainment facilities including the Ontario Mills Mall, the Toyota Arena, Dave & Buster’s, and Topgolf. Additionally, there are several hotels concentrated along the I-10 and adjacent to the Ontario International Airport.

Expand entertainment options unique to Rancho Cucamonga . The City’s General Plan stresses the desire of the community for “more fun places to go, more things to do, and more ways to get there.” Residents and visitors want places to congregate , gather, and socialize in lively centers, shopping areas, and arts, culture, and entertainment venues.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 7 Build a vibrant downtown. Through the City’s community engagement process for the City’s recently updated General Plan, the community expressed a desir e for creating vibrant activity nodes and a “real downtown.”
Capture more resident retail spending. Rancho Cucamonga is currently a regional retail destination, but residents may be traveling outside the city for certain purchases. The City could capture m ore of its residents’ purchases by attracting more retail businesses that match residents’ needs.

Leverage and grow i nternational food manufacturing . Rancho Cucamonga’s specialization in food manufacturing and access to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long B each and Ontario International Airport could position the city to attract additional international food manufacturing companies. Two of Rancho Cucamonga’s largest food manufacturing firms, Mizkan America and Nongshim USA are international companies based in Asia. The City is also home to a Mission Foods facility, a subsidiary of Mexico-based, global food company, Gruma.

Leverage and grow the aerospace industry. Southern California has a large concentration of aerospace businesses, which is particularly concentrated in Orange County and Los Angeles County. San Bernardino County also has a fast -growing aerospace sector with nearly 300 aerospace -related manufacturer s and several aerospace international companies based in Korea, China, Japan, Britain, France, and Switzerland.

Rancho Cucamonga is home to several aerospace-related companies including Air Components Inc, Hartwell Corporation, Gentex, General Micro Systems, and Pneudraulics Inc.

Attract businesses in emerging green technology sectors such as electric vehicle -related manufacturing. California is striving toward increasing the number of electric vehicles in the State. By 2035, most new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero -emission vehicles, including plug -in hybrid electric vehicles .1 As the most populous and wealth y U.S. state, California’s push toward electric vehicles will likely spur significant growth in this sector. Rancho Cucamonga is well positioned to leverage its location and concentrated advanced manufacturing sector to take advantage of the growth in electric vehicle-related manufacturing. Rancho Cucamonga is located near complimentary electric vehicle businesses in Los Angeles, Irvine, and San Diego, and companies in Rancho Cucamonga have access to electric vehicle talent from companies like Tesla and Ford. Additionally, Rancho Cucamonga is near areas such as Mountain Pass, CA, which are rich with rare earth minerals that are necessary for electric vehicle production. Water supply technology is another emerging sector that Rancho Cucamonga could leverage.

Water security has been a growing concern in Califor nia for decades, and the State has moved towards measures and major investments to increase water supply security. The development and manufacturing of water supply technologies is an emerging sector with immediate relevance in Southern California.

Rancho Cucamonga is already home to a leading company developing technology equipment for water treatment plants , Biwater, an international company based in the UK that moved operations from Los Angeles County to Rancho Cucamonga because of proximity to their vendors and to industries that support their operations.2 There are several water supply technology programs offered at local colleges including San Bernardino Valley College, and Los Angeles Trade-Technical College.

Grow an expanding healthcare sector. Heal th care and social assistance currently account for a significant portion of the City’s employment at approximately 10 percent of the City’s total jobs. While the concentration of health care and social assistance jobs is somewhat lower compared to San Ber nardino County and the overall State of California, the sector is growing faster in Rancho Cucamonga than in the County or the State.

Leverage strong sector in local and regional household serving office -based industries. The City’s concentrated professional services industry contains many offices that provide legal, tax, and design services to the local and regional community. Many of these types of services require a physical presence to serve customers and are more likely to be resilient to shifts to o nline platforms and telecommuting.

Rancho Cucamonga is well-positioned to grow as a hub for these types of office -based services based on the presence of high quality attainably priced residential options.

1 https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/california-moves-accelerate-100-new-zero-emission-vehicle-sales-2035 2 https://siteselection.com/issues/2022/sep/the-world-finds-a-home-in-san-bernardino-county.cfm

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 8 Expand professional and technical services that co mplement the City’s manufacturing sectors.

Professional service companies with offices in Rancho Cucamonga such as CDM Smith and Atlas Testing Laboratories complement the advanced manufacturing sector in the City. Rancho Cucamonga could attract more companies that offer engineering, marketing, and other complementary services to the City’s manufacturing businesses.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 9 Target Industries
The City is committed to attracting and retaining high quality jobs to grow and diversify Rancho Cucamonga’s economy and to reduce residents commuting outside the City. This is best accomplished by targeting industries in the City that have a unique advantage to growing. Target industries that are well - positioned to grow and diversify Rancho Cucamonga’s economy include:
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Medical Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
• Professional and Medical Services
These target industries were identified based on their employment size, growth, and concentration in the City and on the size and performance of the sectors in the larger region. The target industries are sectors that are not only strong in Rancho Cucamonga but are also strong industr ies in the Inland Empire that the City can leverage and build on. The EDS provides a special focus on growing and supporting the target industries sectors. Tailored strategies are included to leverage the City’s unique strengths in the se industries.

The following is a table summarizing the target industry sectors based on the location quotient.

Industry
Rancho
Cucamonga
Jobs
Share of
Rancho
Cucamonga
Jobs
Rancho
Cucamonga/San
Bernardino
County LQ1
Manufacturing Industries
Advanced Manufacturing 1,974 3.2% 2.7
Medical Manufacturing 1,955 3.2% 5.8
Food and Beverage Manufacturing 1,398 2.3% 1.3
Office Industries
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 5,789 9.4% 3.3
Professional Services2 2,707 4.4% 2.7
Source: Data Axel, 2022; QCEW, 2021.

Note:
1 Location Quotient (LQ) is a measure of how concentrated an industry is relative to a larger geography.

The LQ shown here represents the concentration of jobs in the City compared to San Bernardino County. A location quotient of greater than 1.0 means an industry is concentrated in an area while a location quotient of less than 1.0 means an industry is not concentrated in an area. 2 Health services jobs are not included in the data shown here. Medical service jobs are somewhat less concentrated in the City compared to San Bernardino County, but the sector is growing in Rancho Cucamonga and the City is committed to expanding this growth.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 10 Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing is characterized by manufacturing activity involving innovative technologies and requiring skilled workers with technical knowledge and t raining. Advanced manufacturers span industries that include the production of aerospace equipment, medical devices, and computer
components.

In Rancho Cucamonga, there are approximately 2,000
advanced manufacturing jobs in the City (excluding medical manufacturing jobs , which is included as its own target industry sector in the EDS).

Aerospace and electric vehicles are among the a dvanced manufacturing industries with opportunities to grow in the City. The manufacturing of electric vehicles could be well suited to Rancho Cucamonga due to the City’s location near complimentary electric vehicle businesses in Los Angeles, Irvine, and San Diego, and the City’s proximity to areas that are rich with rare earth minerals . Rancho Cucamonga is already home to s everal aerospace manufacturing
companies, the largest of which include Air Components Inc, Hartwell Cor poration, and Pneudraulics Inc. Among
electronic manufacturers, the City’s largest employers
include Arlon Electronic Materials , Celco-Pacific Division , and VPG Transducers.

Top Advanced Manufacturers in Rancho Cucamonga3
• Consolidated Precision Products
• Pneudraulics Inc.
• Arlon Electronic Materials

Medical Manufacturing
In Southern California, pharmaceutical manufacturing forms a significant share of the region’s economy with the largest concentrations of employment in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Medical manufacturing can generally be considered advanced manufac turing, but on its own, it represents a significant number of jobs (approximately 2,000 jobs) in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and is highly concentrated in the City relative to San Bernardino County. The industry involves the production of medical equipment and medicine. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals is the City’s largest medical manufacturer and one of the City’s largest employers. Other significant employers include medical device and surgical instrument manufacturers such as Comar, Eagle Labs , and Mediflex Inc. The concentrated presence of medical manufacturing in the City indicates the likelihood of a local business ecosystem involving complementary businesses and educated talent that could be leveraged for future growth in this sector.

3 Based on employment size provided by Data Axel (2022).

Aerospace in the Region
Southern California is home to most of the
State’s advanced manufacturing companies.

Los Angeles County accounts for half of
California’s aircraft, engine, and parts
manufacturing industry establishments, and
Orange County follows with nearly a quarter
of total establishments. San Bernardino
County accounts for the third largest
concentration of firms in the State, containing
approximately seven percent of firms.

In San Bernardino County several aerospace
companies have found success, attributing
their companies’ achievements to the
County’s business friendliness, competitive
cost structure and logistics network, and
presence of skilled engineers from nearby
universities. Favorable year-round weather
for flying and access to a workforce
specialized in aerospace also makes
Southern California and San Bernardino
County attractive to aerospace companies.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 11 Top Medical Manufacturers in Rancho Cucamonga
• Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc
• Comar
• Eagle Labs

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Los Angeles and Orange County are major centers for food and beverage manufacturing in California, and in San Bernardino County there are over 300 food and beverage manufacturing companies . Food and beverage manufacturing is a unique segment of Rancho Cucamonga’s manufacturing sector that contains about 1,400 jobs and is concentrated in the City relative to San Bernardino County, which itself contains a large amount of activity in the sector.

Frito Lay Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling Co, Cerenzia Foods Inc, and Evolution Fresh are among the City’s largest food and bevera ge manufacturers. Mizkan America and Nongshim USA are examples of international manufacturers that employ a significant number of workers in the city. This sector also includes several breweries that provide the added benefit for creating a sense of place in the community and potential regional destination in Rancho Cucamonga. While there is currently some wine-related production in the City, Rancho Cucamonga has a history of winemaking, and the growth of wineries in the City could complement the City’s growth of breweries.

Top Food and Beverage Manufacturers in Rancho Cucamonga • Frito Lay Inc.
• Coca-Cola Bottling Co
• Nongshim USA

Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
Rancho Cucamonga has a high concentration of the region’s finance, insuran ce, and real estate industry (sometimes referred to as FIRE industries) employment. There are approximately 5,800 FIRE jobs in the City that account for 9.4 percent of total employment. Insurance -related activity accounts for about half of the FIRE jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, of which are employed at offices of national insurance providers such as First American Title and CorVel Corporation, and in small to medium-sized insurance broker firms.

In addition to several national banking branches, a large portion of the finance-related companies in Rancho Cucamonga are small mortgage lenders, portfolio management, and investment firms. Among real estate- related firms, most in the city are medium to small offices of real estate agents and brokers.

Top Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Companies in Rancho Cucamonga • Inland Empire Health Plan
• First American Title
• CorVel Corporation

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 12 Professional and Medical Services
Professional service firms range from engineering and design companies to legal and accounting firms.

Rancho Cucamonga has approximately 2,700 professional service jobs, which accounts for five percent of total employment. Rancho Cucamonga represents a hub for professional services in the region. The professional service industry complements other target industries such as advanced manufacturing through related research and administrative activity. L arge professional service employers in the City include aerospace and engineering companies such as CDM Smith and Atlas Testing Laboratories. Rancho Cucamonga’s professional services industry also consists of several small, local offices that provide legal, tax, and design services that serve the local and regional community. Medical service jobs are part of a significant and expanding healthcare and social assistance sector in the City and include offices of physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals.4 Top companies in Rancho Cucamonga
• CDM Smith
• Atlas Testing Laboratories
• Advanced Office

Attracting and retaining the target industries will have many benefits to the City and the region. These benefits are identified in the figure below.

4 Health services jobs are somewhat less concentrated in the City compared to San Bernardino County, but the sector is growing in Rancho Cucamonga and the City is committed to expanding this growth.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 13 Goals and Strategies
The ultimate goal of the EDS is to help establish Rancho Cucamonga as the cultural and economic hub of the Inland Empire. To accomplish this, the EDS establishes four
guiding goals, which include:

1. Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy

2. Enhance the Quality of Life

3. Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality

4. Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce
These goals organize the EDS’s strategies, which provide more specific guidance to the City through a series of actions.

The ultimate goal of the EDS is to
help establish Rancho
Cucamonga as the cultural and
economic hub of the Inland
Empire.

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1. Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy

1.1 Grow the City’s target industry sectors
The target industry sectors in Rancho Cucamonga include those that employ a significant number of workers, are highly concentrated in the City, and are well-positioned to grow and increase the value of sectors that lead the City’s economy. The target industry sectors include advanced manufacturing; medical manufacturing; food and beverage manufacturing; finance, insurance, and real estate; and professional services.

Action 1.1A Coordinate with San Bernardino County’s Economic Development Agency to recruit new companies. San Bernadino County’s Economic Development Agency assists companies with locating within the County. Coordinate with the County to help match employers with strategic locations in Rancho Cucamonga.

Action 1.1B Coordinate with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to recruit new companies. GO-Biz provides consultation services to business owners including site selection at no cost. Coordinate with GO-Biz to help match employers with strategic locations in Rancho Cucamonga.

Action 1.1C Connect new businesses with resources from the State . The State of California offers resources such as tax credits to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Promote available resources to businesses as part of efforts to recruit businesses to the City.

Action 1.1D Recruit new businesses in the City’s target industry sectors . Work internally and with partners to identify companies in the target industries that are well - matched for Rancho Cucamonga and engage in outreach to these businesses.

Action 1.1E Convene working meetings with local business representatives from industries in the City’s target industries . Use meetings to foster relationships between the Economic Development Division and peer companies to learn about challenges and opportunities to support target industry businesses in the City.

Action 1.1F Complete a c omprehensive review of the fee structure and cost of doing business in Rancho Cucamonga . Compare Rancho Cucamonga’s fees and development process to peer and competitor cities to ensure the City’s competitive position is maintained.

1.2 Market to businesses the advantages of locating in the City Rancho Cucamonga is an ideal location for many businesses. The advantages of locating in the City should be clearly defined and available to employers looking to start or relocate their business.

Action 1.2A Develop materials that market advantages for locating in Rancho Cucamonga. Rancho Cucamonga has many attractive qualities for businesses such as access to high-quality transportation, skilled and educated talent, and educational opportunities. The City also features a high quality built environment, attractive master planned neighborhoods, and a diverse housing stock . Making materials will p rovide a special focus on the City’s target industry sectors when crafting promotional materials to aid in business recruitment.

Action 1.2B Continue to regularly update “Rancho Cucamonga at a Glance” and “Retail Opportunity” marketing materials. The City currently publishes documents that promote the City’s demographics as they related to economic vibrancy . Continue to update these materials regularly and make them available on the Economic Development Division’s webpage.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 15 Action 1.2C Develop promotional materials on the Economic Development Division webpage that profiles the City’s access to recreational and community parks and cultural amenities . Rancho Cucamonga has access to scenic nature and outdoor recreational spaces such as the North Etiwanda Preserve, Etiwanda Falls Trail, San Bernardino National Forest, hillside open spaces, multipurpose trails, and equestrian trails in addition to cultural landmarks such as the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts , Cucamonga Service Station , and the Chaffey-Garcia House . Develop marketing materials that promote the City’s access to nature and outdoor recreation and cultural amenities . Also include information that informs businesses and residents about environmental policies and initiatives, future new green space, and outdoor recreational infrastructure.

Action 1.2D Implement the Marketing and Communications Plan. The Economic Development Division has completed a Strategic Marketing and Communications Plan that complements the E conomic Development Strateg y. The Marketing and Communications Plan further strengthens the economic development function for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

1.3 Recruit and retain international companies
Rancho Cucamonga is an attractive location for internati onal manufacturing companies for many reasons including the City’s proximity to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the City’s access to highways that allows convenient shipping around the U.S. and to Canada and Mexico.

Two of Rancho Cucamonga’s largest food manufacturing firms, Mizkan America and Nongshim USA are international companies based in Asia . T he City is also home to a Mission Foods facility, a subsidiary of Mexico -based, global food company, Gruma. Additionally, several international aerospace companies are based in San Bernardino County.

Action 1.3A Connect business es with resources through the San Bernar dino County Economic Development Agency. The County offers services to inform businesses about opportunities to expand mar kets on a global scale and attract investment from abroad.

Action 1.3B Connect businesses with resources from State, and International & Trade programs. GO-Biz manages international business programs such as the California STEP program , which offers financial assistance to eligible California small businesses pursuing export sales in foreign markets.

Action 1.3C Develop an international marketing program to attract foreign businesses.

Create an inter national marketing program that includes training events for lo cal businesses, City staff, and other stakeholders to engage with foreign companies.

The marketing program will provide a special focus on the City’s target industries.

1.4 Connect businesses with commercial space opportunities in the City Rancho Cucamonga’s Economic Development staff currently assists businesses with the process of finding a suitable location in the City. Additional efforts to attract and assist companies considering relocating to Rancho Cucamonga may increase the number of businesses locatin g in the City.

Action 1.4A Continue support for the “Site Selection Assistance” service in the City and enhance the promotion of the service. Assign site selection assistance to specific staff members and include brief bios of the staff that are involved with site selection to foster the feeling of a personal experience.

Action 1.4B Maintain customer service orientation in the “Site Selection Assistance ” service. The City will allocate resources to provide customized and attentive services to requests for location assistance in the City.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 16 Action 1.4C Prepare a “viewbook” promoting a range of commercial space examples available in the City. Create a viewbook that highlights a selection of high quality available commercial space in the City and how the City’s quality of life can contribute to opportunities and benefits for business owners and employees in terms of the local business environment and lifestyle. Ensure the viewbook is provided online and as a printout.

Action 1.4D Market vacant office, retail, and industrial spaces on the City’s website .

Provide a comprehensive inventory of vacant commercial spaces on the City’s Economic Development Division webpage. City staff will benchmark efforts against competitor cities.

Action 1.4E Build relationships with Real Estate Brokers and Site Selection Companies.

Continue to work with the commercial brokerage community and site selection companies to identify trends, conflicts, and development opportunities. Work with the local brokerage community to actively market and identify users for infill redevelopment sites and development projects throughout the City.

1.5 Support the construction and redevelopment of commercial properties Office, retail, and industrial real estate markets in Rancho Cucamonga have performed well in recent years and are competitive compared to the local region. Help facilitate building and redevelopment in the City to ensure it does not impede attracting and retaining businesses.

Action 1.5A Continue to address small discrepancies in the development process as they occur and r eview the current development ap proval process to remove barriers and improve efficiency. Designate specific duties to department staff to coordinate with other city departments to resolve challenges as they occur and develop an internal report recommending systemic changes.

Action 1.5B Explore oppo rtunities for the redevelopment of sites . Identify vacant and underused properties for potential redevelopment and conduct outreach to property owners to explore conversion and redevelopment opportunities.

Coordinate with action items focused on key sectors. These efforts will support the City’s ongoing General Plan and Zoning Code updates as needed.

Action 1.5C Solicit feedback from commercial developers . Convene a group of local commercial real estate developers to promote the City’s goals for real estate development and to learn more about challenges and opportunities for developing properties in the City.

Action 1.5D Solicit feedback from real estate professionals. Convene a group of local real estate professionals to educate the broker community on the City’s vision, and enhance collaboration and information sharing.

Action 1.5E Explore potential incentives for encouraging redevelopment. Explore financial incentives such as tax abatement programs and nonfinancial incentives such as permit streamlining to encourage property owners to redevelop vacant and underused properties.

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2. Enhance the Quality of Life

2.1 Establish and promote the City’s Downtown
location
The City’s General Plan explores “the potential of the
area around Victoria Gardens and the Epicenter to
become the ‘real downtown’ of Rancho Cucamonga.”
While the General Plan focuses on physical changes and
infrastructure, other efforts can help establish the City’s Downtown identity such as branding and coordinating
community events in the Downtown.

Action 2.1A Create an internal understanding of
the City’s Downtown location.

Develop and circulate an internal
memo describing the approximate
location of the City’s Downtown.

Action 2.1B Promote placemaking and
walkability. Encourage pedestrian,
building frontage, and other
improvements that enhance the public
realm as described in the City’s
General Plan.

Action 2.1C Locate community events and
public art in the Downtown area .

Explore locations for community events
to occur in the City’s Downtown.

Consider relocating existing events to a
location in the City’s Downtown. Work
with RC Public Art to explore options
for adding public art to the Downtown
area. The RC Public Art Plan calls for
prioritizing key areas in the City, such
as the Downtown, to locate murals and
mosaics. The RC Public Art Plan also
includes strategies for creating an art
walk program and commissioning
public works of art, which could be
located in the Downtown.

Action 2.1D Update signage promoting the
location of the City ’s Downtown .

Commission the creation of signa ge
that communicates the location of the
City’s Downtown.

2.2 Promote and grow the HART District
The City’s General Plan envisions the HART District as an intense, mixed-use regional transit hub with a dynamic mix of housing, employment , and supporting commercial development. Within the District, Cucamonga Station will connect travelers with Brightline West ’s high-speed rail line, an underground loop to the Ontario International Airport, bus rapid transi t, expanded Metrolink connections, and other transit options.

Cucamonga Station
The planned Cucamonga Station will be
located in the City’s HART District and serve
as a regional transit hub. The Station will
connect several transit systems including:
⦁ Brightline West high-speed rail
⦁ Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and local bus
service provided by Omnitrans
⦁ A tunnel to Ontario International Airport
⦁ Taxis and Ride-Share services
⦁ 6th Street bicycle track

High-Speed Rail (Brightline West)
Brightline West, a 218-mile privately funded
high-speed rail system, will connect Las
Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga with the
Cucamonga Station serving as the Greater
Los Angeles terminal. From the terminal in
Rancho Cucamonga, passengers will be
able to transfer from Brightline West to the
Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station.

Trains will travel at an expected 186 miles
per hour and feature amenities such as
Wi-Fi, food and beverages, checked
luggage, and hotel check-in services.

Connection to Ontario International Airport
In 2022, service commenced on a shuttle
service, ONT Connect, which takes
passengers from the Rancho Cucamonga
Metrolink Station to the Ontario International
Airport. In the future, a 2.8-mile tunnel is
planned to connect from Cucamonga Station
to Terminal 2 and Terminal 4 at Ontario
International Airport.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 18 Action 2.2A Establish and promote the identity of the HART District. Create messaging to include in promotional materials and business recruitment efforts that describe the future improvements in the HART District and the advantages of living and working in the District such as its proximity to Cucamonga Station, which connects Rancho Cucamonga to the surrounding region through Metrolink and the forthcoming high- speed rail line and to the world via its con nection to the Ontario International Airport. Conduct outreach to propert y owners within the HART District informing them of the HART District’s boundaries and future improvements in the area.

Action 2.2B Convene transportation agencies and providers . Organize meetings with transportation agencies and providers to discuss future transportation improvements and future development in the HART District.

Action 2.2C Develop a specific plan for the HART District. Coordinate the process for creating a specific plan that will guide the growth of the HART District.

2.3 Host and sponsor community and special events
Community events can contribute to the vibrancy and sense of place in a community. They can also attract visitors and serve as a low barrier to entry for new retailers and food vendors. Strengthen and expand events and opportunities for community members, businesses, and visitors to engage with local businesses.

Action 2.3A Explore opportunities to host or sponsor community events . Explore opportunities to host or organize events that hi ghlight the history and culture of Rancho Cucamonga, and that have the potential to become iconic representations of the City. Examples include outdoor recreational activities such as community bike events and running events (5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons), in addition to family- fun and entertainment events that feature or combine live music, food trucks, mobile vendors, classic cars, theatre, and art.

Action 2.3B Continue to review permitting, fees, and insurance requirements for community event hosts and vendors. Review City requirements to ensure they are not a barrier for hosts and vendors.

2.4 Explore potential locations in the City that may benefit from enhanced revenues and services
Evaluate sections in the City that can benefit from investments and improvements made that will generate a greater economic benefit for the community, develop new employment opportunities, and contribute to the City’s quality of life.

Action 2.4A Identify current and future locations that may b enefit from enhanced services. Explore locations that could benefit from enhanced services and future areas of growth in the City.

Action 2.4B Explore the potential for existing revenue sources and service districts.

Analyze revenue sources and identify new funding opportunities.

Action 2.4C Engage local businesses about the need for public-private collaboration for business community improvements. Collaborate with local businesses and property owners to encourage renewed investment, where it makes the most sense, with considera tion for the environment and quality of life of surrounding neighborhoods.

2.5 Promote the City’s historic cultural resources
The City’s General Plan expresses a commitment to recognizing, protecting, and maintaining Rancho Cucamonga’s past. Historical monuments can serve as a visitor attraction and contribute to the sense of place, authenticity, and culture in a community.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 19 Action 2.5A Market historic resources in the City. Integrate historical monuments and cultural resources in marketing materials and explore collaborations with community events.

Action 2.5B Secure historical status for qualifying sites. As part of the City’s recent General Plan update , the City i dentified several historical sites across the City. Secure National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources status for historical sites and monuments identified by the City that qualify for these historical designations.

3. Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality

3.1 Explore opportunities for retail business recruitment Rancho Cucamonga has a strong retail sector. Restaurant and food and beverage sales perform particularly well in Rancho Cucamonga compared to San Bernardino County overall. However, Rancho Cucamonga is less competitive relative to the County in certain retail categories such as clothing apparel, automotive -related products and services, health and personal care store s, and other miscellaneous retail.

Action 3.1A Compare the City’s existing retail inventory to the retail businesses the City aims to attract. Individual retailers have specific site location requirements such as the size and quality of spaces for lease. Review existi ng retail inventory to determine the ability of existing spaces to satisfy size and quality requirements for retailers.

Action 3.1B Commission a retail leakage study . Residents in Rancho Cucamonga are traveling outside the City to make certain purchases. Commission a retail leakage study to determine which types of retail Rancho Cucamonga residents typically purchase outside the City and should be targeted for recruitment.

3.2 Cultivate a cluster of breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms in the City Clusters of breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms can serve as a regional destination that brings visitors to a City. Rancho Cucamonga currently has several breweries concentrated in the center of the City, south of Foothill Blvd and northwest of the HART Distric t. These breweries form a part of the City’s concentrat ion of food and beverage manufacturers and benefit from the City’s specialization in this sector.

Action 3.2A Promote and support the City’s cluster of breweries. Create an identity for the area where the City’s breweries are clustered. Engage local breweries and connect them with events to vendor and sponsor in Rancho Cucamonga.

Action 3.2B Recruit and support breweries , wineries, and tasting rooms. Identify breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms , and perform outreach to recruit new businesses to Rancho Cucamonga.

3.3 Attract restaurants to the City that are destination driven Rancho Cucamonga’s restaurant base serves our residents, the local workforce and visitors to the City. Identify entrepreneurs elsewhere in S outhern California that already operate restaurants, and successful local restaurant owners looking to reposition or expand upon their existing operations.

Action 3.3A Retain and recruit a healthy and diverse mix of restaurants throughout the City. Work with restaurant owners and operators to identify and develop sites for new sit-down restaurants that create a sense of place.

Action 3.3B Explore options that might be available for restaurants in retail centers.

Identify existing commercial property centers to create more attaina ble restaurant opportunities.

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3.4 Explore opportunities to expand hospitality in the City The City continues to leverage the hospitality demand for business and leisure travelers. The nearby Ontario International Airport has been expanding flight services, and the City is located along several freeways and local and regional attractions.

Action 3.4A Explore future hospitality opportunities in the HART District. The HART District is positioned to be a major regional transportation hu b, including a high- speed rail line to Las Vegas. the tunnel to Ontario International Airport, and bus rapid transit. The HART District is also located near freeway access and entertainment options to the north in the City’s Downtown and south along Fourth Street.

Action 3.4B Identify future hospitality opportunities around Victoria Gardens and Civic Center. The City will identify sites that may be suitable for the development of a new hotel property around Victoria Gardens and Civic Center.

Action 3.4C Attract boutique, high -end and luxury hotels. Review the development code and identify updates that can facilitate boutique, high -end and luxury hotel developments in the City.

4. Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce

4.1 Expand higher education institutions in the City
Rancho Cucamonga is home to Chaffey College and a satellite campus of the University of Redlands. Residents and employers in the City also have access to several other colleges and universities such as UC Riverside, Cal Poly Pomona, C alifornia State Univer sity San Bernardino, California Baptist University, University of La Verne, Claremont Colleges, San Bernardino Valley College, and other technical schools in the area.

Action 4.1A Strengthen partnerships with local higher education institutions . Establish regular meet ings with workforce development staff at Chaffey College , The University of Redlands Rancho Cucamonga Campus , and other educational organizations to explore opportunities to collaborate on workforce development.

Use meetings to explore opportunities to connect students with learning and employment opportunities in the City with a particular focus on the City’s target industries sectors.

Action 4.1B Foster relationships with nearby colleges and universities. Build a working relationship with other colleges and universities such as Cal Poly Pomona and UC Riverside to explore opportunities to collaborate on workforce development and potential satellite expansions in Rancho Cucamonga.

4.2 Cultivate local innovation
Startups and innovative local companies can create new ideas and spur economic growth in a community. Young and bootstrapped companies can benefit from Rancho Cucamonga’s lower land and living costs compared to more costly nearby metro areas and coastal cities. The relatively smaller population and employment base size in Rancho Cucamonga also offers more visibility in the community for growing companies than in large metro areas.

Action 4.2A Explore partnerships with universities and organizations to support the creation of incubators and business accelerator programs. Identify partners in the region interested in establishing incubators and business accelerators in Rancho Cucamonga.

Action 4.2B Host networking events for local businesses and entrepreneurs . Assist in creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with each other. Explore opportunities to host or co-host existing events with partners.

Consider resources that the City can leverage such as facilities to host events.

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4.3 Provide support for small businesses
Most businesses in Rancho Cucamonga are small businesses with 10 or fewer employees. The City can foster local culture and economic growth by supporting locally grown businesses that are unique to Rancho Cucamonga.

Action 4.3A Establish a small business outreach program . Continue to p artner with the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center to conduct regular outreach to small businesses.

Action 4.3B Connect small businesses with resources and technical assistance . Provide resources on the Economic Development Division webpage for small businesses such as a guide to opening a business in Rancho Cucamonga and contact information for Economic Development staff who can provide individual support.

Provide links to external resources such as USA.gov and the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center for tools for starting a business, and include information about available federal, state, and private loans and grants for small businesses.

Action 4.3C Establish a small business loan program. Establish a loan fund for existing and new small businesses that do not have access to other loan and gra nt programs.

Explore opportunities to collaborate with organizations interested in funding small local businesses.

4.4 Enhance data collection to track business activity in the City Data on local business activity is helpful for understanding trends and challe nges and opportunities for business growth in the City.

Action 4.4A Ensure access to state-of-the-art telecommunications. Establish regular monitoring of access to telecommunications , such as internet quality, in the City and emerging technologies available in comparable communities to ensure the City stays competitive regarding access to quality telecommunication services.

Action 4.4B Use the business licensing program to facilitate the collection of employment and other data about local companies . This data will be used to improve understanding of the number of businesses relocating and expanding within City limits.

Action 4.4C Develop an annual or biannual local business survey. Develop a short survey that will solicit information a bout challenges and opportunities from local businesses operating in the City.

4.5 Connect students, job seekers, and employers with workforce development opportunities
The City can help facilitate employment pipelines by connecting students , workers, and employers with resources and events that provide networking and training opportunities. These initiatives support the business attraction efforts and create a future workforce pipeline.

Action 4.5A Explore hosting or connecting students and job seekers with industry - specific events. Explore opportunities to host or connect workers with events related to the City’s target industries. Some examples may include events regularly organized by the Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE) or Manufacturing Day by th e Manufacturing Institute, which aims to introduce students to learning opportunities and to connect job seekers with manufacturing employers.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 22 Action 4.5B Connect employers with the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. The County offers support to employ ers for hiring new employees and training, including on-the-job training, which the County may cover a portion of the funding . Market the available support from the County to existing and potential new businesses.

Action 4.5C Create stronger links between local employers, education and service providers, and residents. Develop partnerships to facilitate increased communication and collaboration between service providers and employers.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 23 Looking Ahead
Over the past 40 years, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has grown into the premier city in the Inland Empire, featuring a skilled workforce, strong manufacturing sector, high quality housing stock and growing office - based sectors. The City’s success is in large part due to its adherence to high standards regarding the quality of new development and public spaces, and reinforcing a strong sense of place.

Serving as a blueprint for the future and complementing the General Plan, the EDS will advance the long - term vision of making Rancho Cucamonga the cultural and economic hub of the Inland Empire.

The aspirational goals set in this EDS position the City for long -term success. Achieving these results requires an ongoing commitment from all levels of City government and community members. Building upon that foundation, longer-range goals include:
• Strengthen the City’s sense of identity and character by creating places where people want to be and improving their ability to move around;
• Develop a civic and economic culture that provides entrepreneurs and business owners acce ss to resources needed to start up and stay in business;
• Create an urban fabric of accessible community gathering spaces and active building fronts; • Grow the arts, cultural, and creative industries cluster to provide social value to residents, while helping with job creation and prosperity in our local economy; • Create a cluster of eatertainment (eateries and entertainment) opportunities that connect the HART District, Epicenter and Victoria Gardens;
• Establish the City as a place of opportunity with a vibrant base of creative businesses, cultural institutions, entertainment venues, and homegrown talent; • Build a strong economy that maximizes opportunities for business and employment growth, innovation and partnership; and
• Grow new businesses that provide an increasing number and diversity of employment opportunities compatible within a mixed-use, transit-oriented employment district environment.

Rancho Cucamonga is suited for economic growth and investment. As the City moves forward in its innovative programs, services and long-range goals, the city will continue to be equally forward thinking in a strategic approach to all future development and investment.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Economic Development Strategy 2023 24 Implementation Plan
This section describes the 5-year work plan for implementing the EDS. Actions are divided into three time periods: 1 year, 2-3 years, and 4-5 years. The work plan also id entifies the lead department and assisting partners.

Action Lead Department Partners Timeline

1. Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy

1.1 Grow the City’s target industry sectors

1.1A Coordinate with San
Bernardino County’s Economic
Development Agency to recruit
new companies.

Economic
Development
Division
San Bernardino County
Economic Development
Agency
1 Year

1.1B Coordinate with the
Governor’s Office of Business
and Economic Development
(GO-Biz) to recruit new
companies.

Economic
Development
Division
GO-Biz 1
Year

1.1C Connect new businesses
with resources from the State.

Economic
Development
Division
GO-Biz 1
Year

1.1D Recruit new businesses in
the City’s target industry sectors.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce 2-3
Years

1.1E Convene working meetings
with local business
representatives from industries in
the City’s target industries.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce 2-3
Years

1.1F Complete a comprehensive
review of the fee structure and
cost of doing business in Rancho
Cucamonga.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce 2-3
Years

1.2 Market to businesses the advantages of locating in the City

1.2A Develop materials that
market advantages for locating in
Rancho Cucamonga.

Economic
Development
Division
1 Year

1.2B Continue to regularly
update “Rancho Cucamonga at a
Glance” and “Retail Opportunity”
marketing materials.

Economic
Development
Division
1 Year

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1.2C Develop promotional
materials on the Economic
Development Division webpage
that profiles the City’s access to
nature and community parks.

Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department
1 Year

1.2D Implement the Marketing
and Communications Plan.

Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department
1 Year

1.3 Recruit and retain international companies

1.3A Connect businesses with
resources through the San
Bernardino County Economic
Development Agency.

Economic
Development
Division
San Bernardino County
Economic Development
Agency
1 Year

1.3B Connect businesses with
resources from State, and
International & Trade Programs.

Economic
Development
Division
GO-Biz 1
Year

1.3C Develop an international
marketing program to attract
foreign businesses.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce 4-5 Years

1.4 Connect businesses with commercial space opportunities in the City

1.4A Continue support for the
“Site Selection Assistance”
service in the City and enhance
the promotion of the service.

Economic
Development
Division
1 Year

1.4B Maintain customer service
orientation in the “Site Selection
Assistance” service.

Economic
Development
Division
1 Year

1.4C Prepare a “viewbook”
promoting a range of commercial
space examples available in the
City.

Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years

1.4D Market vacant office, retail,
and industrial spaces on the
City’s website.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years

1.4E Build relationships with Real
Estate Brokers and Site Selection
Companies.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years

1.5 Support the construction and redevelopment of commercial properties

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1.5A Continue to address small
discrepancies in the development
process as they occur and review
the current development approval
process to remove barriers and
improve efficiency.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 1
Year

1.5B Explore opportunities for the
redevelopment of sites.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years

1.5C Solicit feedback from
commercial developers.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years

1.5D Solicit feedback from real
estate professionals.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years

1.5E Explore potential incentives
for encouraging redevelopment.

Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years

2. Enhance the Quality of Life

2.1 Establish and promote the City’s Downtown location

2.1A Create an internal
understanding of the City’s
Downtown location.

Planning Division Economic Development
Division
1 Year

2.1B Promote placemaking and
walkability. Planning Division Economic Development
Division
1 Year

2.1C Locate community events
and public art in the Downtown
area.

Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department, RC Public
Art
2-3
Years

2.1D Update signage promoting
the location of the City’s
Downtown.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division, RC
Public Art 4-5 Years

2.2 Promote and grow the HART District

2.2A Establish and promote the
identity of the HART District. Planning Division Economic Development Division 2-3
Years

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2.2B Convene transportation
agencies and providers. Planning Division
Economic Development
Division, SBCTA,
Metrolink, Brightline
West
2-3
Years

2.2C Develop a specific plan for
the HART District. Planning Division 4-5 Years

2.3 Host and sponsor community and special events

2.3A Explore opportunities to
host or sponsor community
events.

Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department 2-3
Years

2.3B Continue to review
permitting, fees, and insurance
requirements for community
event hosts and vendors.

Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department, RC Public
Art
2-3
Years

2.4 Explore potential locations in the City that may benefit from enhanced revenues and services

2.4A Identify current and future
locations that may benefit from
enhanced services.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years

2.4B Explore the potential for
existing revenue sources and
service districts.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 4-5 Years

2.4C Engage local businesses
about the need for public-private
collaboration for business
community improvements.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 4-5 Years

2.5 Promote the City’s historic cultural resources

2.5A Market historic resources in
the City.

Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 1
Year

2.5B Secure historical status for
qualifying sites. Planning Division Etiwanda Historical Society 4-5 Years

3. Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality

3.1 Explore opportunities for retail business recruitment

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3.1A Compare the City’s existing
retail inventory to the retail
businesses the city aims to
attract.

Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years

3.1B Commission a retail
leakage study.

Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years

3.2 Cultivate a cluster of breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms in the City

3.2A Promote and support the
City’s cluster of breweries.

Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years

3.2B Recruit and support
breweries, wineries, and tasting
rooms.

Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years

3.3 Attract restaurants to the City that are destination driven

3.3A Retain and recruit a healthy
and diverse mix of restaurants
throughout the city.

Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years

3.3B Explore options that might
be available for restaurants in
retail centers.

Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years

3.4 Explore opportunities to expand hospitality in the City

3.4A Explore future hospitality
opportunities in the HART
District.

Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years

3.4B Identify future hospitality
opportunities around Victoria
Gardens and Civic Center.

Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years

3.4C Attract boutique, high-end
and luxury hotels.

Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years

4. Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce

4.1 Expand higher education institutions in the City

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4.1A Strengthen partnerships
with local higher education
institutions.

Economic
Development
Division
Partners: Chaffey
College, University of
Redlands Rancho
Cucamonga Campus
1 Year

4.1B Foster relationships with
nearby colleges and universities.

Economic
Development
Division
Partners: Cal Poly
Pomona, UC Riverside,
and other colleges and
universities
2-3
Years

4.2 Cultivate local innovation

4.2A Explore partnerships with
universities and organizations to
support the creation of incubators
and business accelerator
programs.

Economic
Development
Division
Inland Empire Center
for Entrepreneurship
2-3
Years

4.2B Host networking events for
local businesses and
entrepreneurs.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce,
Inland Empire Center
for Entrepreneurship
2-3
Years

4.3 Provide support for small businesses

4.3A Establish a small business
outreach program.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce,
Orange County Inland
Empire Small Business
Development Center
(OCIE SBDC)
2-3
Years

4.3B Connect small businesses
with resources and technical
assistance.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce
2-3
Years

4.3C Establish a small business
loan program.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce,
Orange County Inland
Empire Small Business
Development Center
(OCIE SBDC)
4-5 Years

4.4 Enhance data collection to track business activity in the City

4.4A Ensure access to state-of-
the-art telecommunications.

Economic
Development
Division
Public Works
Department
1 Year

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4.4B Use the business licensing
program to facilitate the collection
of employment and other data
about local companies.

Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years

4.4C Develop an annual or
biannual local business survey.

Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years

4.5 Connect students, job seekers, and employers with workforce development opportunities

4.5A Explore hosting or
connecting students and job
seekers with industry-specific
events.

Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce,
Manufacturers’ Council
of the Inland Empire
(MCIE)
1 Year

4.5B Connect employers with the
San Bernardino County
Workforce Development Board.

Economic
Development
Division
San Bernardino County
Workforce
Development Board
1 Year

4.5C Create stronger links
between local employers,
education and service providers,
and residents.

Economic
Development
Division
San Bernardino County
Workforce
Development Board
1 Year

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DATE: October 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Julie A. Sowles, Deputy City Manager of Community Programs Jennifer Gracia, Community Services Director
Nathan Hunt, Community Services Deputy Director
Ted Morales, Community Services Superintendent
Ryan Samples, Community Services Supervisor
SUBJECT: Consideration to Receive and File the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project Community Engagement Report. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project Community Engagement Report.

BACKGROUND:

As part of the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program and budget planning process, the Major Projects Program (MPP) is developed to identify and prioritize projects that are critical to City infrastructure and of significant public interest. Through the MPP FY2025/2026 process, the Citywide Sports Lighting LED Upgrade Project identified Garcia Park as a candidate site for installation of new electrical infrastructure, foundations, light poles, and LED lighting at the existing single ballfield.

ANALYSIS:

The City conducted a comprehensive community engagement process to gather feedback on the proposed addition of sports field lighting at Garcia Park. Outreach efforts included residential mailers distributed to 2,750 households within Landscape Maintenance District 9 (LMD9); two community pop-up events at Garcia Park, each drawing approximately 30–50 participants; a virtual community meeting to provide information and receive live feedback; and an online survey, open from June 24 through July 30, which generated 908 responses, including 61 written comments. Survey responses from community members included key topics of:

Support and Benefits Identified by Survey
72% of respondents cited increased opportunities for evening sports and improved safety and visibility as benefits.
63% of respondents cited value in expanded youth sports access as a benefit. 57% of respondents cited more opportunities for community events as a benefit.

Concerns Identified by Survey
Concerns that were raised by respondents related to potential noise, parking demand, neighborhood impacts, and light spillover into homes. Additionally, questions about project costs were also expressed by respondents.

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oThe project will seek to address and mitigate concerns expressed by evaluating additional street parking opportunities, upholding permitted use policies to balance community access with neighborhood impacts, enforcing park ordinances, and selecting LED fixtures designed to reduce glare and minimize light pollution.

Desirable Future Enhancements Identified by Survey
Respondents showed strong interest in additional shade structures over play areas, increased tree planting, playground equipment upgrades, and communal gathering spaces as desirable future enhancement priorities.

Based on the survey data, respondents expressed a majority of support for the addition of sports field lighting at Garcia Park, with some dissent noted. The engagement process confirms strong community interest in field lighting and validates the project’s inclusion in the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Accordingly, the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project is ready to advance to the next phase of implementation, construction and installation in alignment with the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Major Projects Program.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no direct fiscal impacts by approving this recommendation. Staff will utilize the City budgeting process to implement the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

This project supports the City Council’s Values of providing and nurturing an excellent quality of life for all, promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all, and a relentless pursuit of improvement.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Community Engagement Report Garcia Park Field Lighting Project

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ATTACHMENT 1
City of Rancho Cucamonga | Garcia Park Field Lighting Project Community Engagement Summary
Int
roduction
Garcia Park, located in Rancho Cucamonga’s Lower Etiwanda Neighborhood Landscape District at 13150 Garcia Drive, has served as a valued community space for more than 15 years. Named after Captain Joseph Garcia, the ﬁve-acre park remains a hub for recreation and neighborhood connection. To further enhance its usability, particularly during the evening hours, the City of Rancho Cucamonga (City) is exploring the potential installation of sports ﬁeld lighting using dark sky-compliant ﬁxtures. Field lighting emerged as a potential project in this area several years ago since the City received requests from the community for options to play sports during evening hours. These lights are designed to reduce glare and minimize light pollution, balancing extended ﬁeld use with respect for nearby homes and the surrounding environment.

The City initiated a community engagement effort from June 30 through July 31 to gather input on the proposed lighting and any associated concerns. Garcia Park, home to a baseball and softball ﬁeld that also accommodates soccer and football, is situated within a neighborhood district that includes approximately 2,750 households. While a preliminary LED lighting study has been conducted, the City is committed to ensuring that community voices shape the future of this project—and any future park improvements.

To support this effort, a dedicated project website was launched, informational mailers were distributed, and a range of engagement opportunities were provided, including a community survey, two in-person pop-ups, and an online workshop.
1 This feedback, along with all other input, is being
considered as part of the City’s broader evaluation process.

This summary outlines the feedback received and highlights the community’s perspectives on the proposed lighting and the broader vision for Garcia Park.

Engagement Materials
To promote awareness and participation, a residential mailer was distributed to 2,750 households in the Landscape Maintenance District 9 (LMD9) area where the park is located, providing information about the project and upcoming events. The mailer included a QR code linking to the community survey. Targeted Nextdoor posts were used to advertise the virtual workshop, survey, and pop-up events to LMD9 residents. Additionally, T-signs featuring a QR code linking to the survey and an informative project webpage were displayed throughout the park for two weeks and during pop-up events to encourage engagement and feedback.
1 In addition, as of July 29, an online petition opposing the lighting proposal had begun circulating, gathering 15 signatures.

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P
op up Summary
The City of Rancho Cucamonga hosted two community pop-up events at Garcia Park to present the proposed sports ﬁeld lighting project and gather resident feedback. The ﬁrst event took place on Saturday, July 12, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the second on Monday, July 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At both events, community members had the opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions, and share their thoughts either in person or via the online survey. Attendees were also invited to participate in the upcoming virtual community meeting.

Each event featured a project information booth that included display boards with renderings of the proposed lighting installation, survey postcards, and printed surveys for on-site use. Attendance at the pop-ups ranged from approximately 30-50 participants per event, with many engaged conversations taking place throughout. Most visitors were residents living within a quarter-mile of Garcia Park, though some attendees came from other parts of Rancho Cucamonga.

Feedback received during these events was generally mixed. Some residents expressed enthusiasm about the potential park enhancements and increased usability during evening hours.

Others raised concerns, primarily related to possible increases in noise due to extended park use and limited parking availability if the lighting were to attract more visitors. City staff were on hand to discuss these concerns directly and encouraged all attendees to share their input through the online survey to ensure their voices were included in the decision-making process.

Community Meeting Summary
On the evening of Wednesday, July 23, project staff from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and their partnering teams held a public meeting to discuss the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project. The meeting was promoted through a residential mailer distributed to approximately 2,750 households within a ¼-mile radius of the park. In addition, City staff engaged with community members during two pop-up events held at the park earlier in July, inviting them to attend the upcoming meeting.

During the session, a virtual presentation was shared outlining the proposed sports ﬁeld lighting installation and potential future park amenities. A recording of the presentation is available on the project website.

Survey Summary
The survey was active from June 24 through July 30 on the City’s Community Engagement Hub website. A total of 908 responses were received, including 61 written responses. The survey aimed to gather feedback from residents and park users about the lighting proposal, current park usage, and future improvement preferences. The following is a summary of feedback. A full survey report can be found in the Appendix.

A signiﬁcant majority (82%) of respondents identiﬁed as residents living near Garcia Park, and nearly half (44%) reported using the park for general recreation, such as walking or picnicking.

Respondents also commonly used the park for walking or jogging (70%), dog walking (59%), and playground use (56%), while 44% indicated they participate in sports activities at the park.

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When asked about the potential beneﬁts of installing sports ﬁeld lighting, 72% of respondents noted increased opportunities for evening sports and improved safety and visibility. Additionally, 63% saw value in expanded youth sports access, and 57% supported the potential for more community event activities. However, 15% of respondents selected "none of the above, " indicating some opposition or skepticism regarding the proposed improvements. Comments reﬂected a mix of enthusiasm for improved safety and usability and concerns about neighborhood impact, such as increased noise, reduced opportunities for local families to utilize the sports ﬁelds, potential tax increases and parking demand.

The survey also explored community priorities for future enhancements beyond lighting.

Respondents were asked to prioritize future improvements from a list but were also invited to suggest other enhancement ideas. Most respondents expressed strong interest in adding shade structures over play areas (73%) and increasing tree and ﬂower planting to support shade and pollinators (65%). Other top suggestions included upgrading playground equipment, creating more gathering spaces, and installing dugout shelters for additional shade.

Overall, the survey responses reveal community values for thoughtful park enhancements, especially those that balance increased use with preservation of safety, comfort, and natural features.

A s
ummary of all survey responses can be found in the Appendix.

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Appendix A. Survey Report
Background
The Garcia Park Field Lighting Project survey was conducted from June 24 to July 30, 2025, and gathered a total of 908 responses, including 61 written comments. The purpose of the survey was to collect feedback from residents and park users regarding the proposed ﬁeld lighting installation, current park usage, and potential future improvements.

The survey was accessible via the project webpage on the City’s Parks and Recreation website. A QR code was also included on a mailed project ﬂyer distributed to 2,750 households within a quarter-mile radius of the park. Additional QR codes were made available at t-signs and during two pop-up events hosted at Garcia Park in July.

Summary of Results

1. Do you live approximately ¼ mile from Garcia Park?
O
ut of 73 respondents:
• 81% indicated they live within a 1/4 mile radius of the park • 19% do not live within this range

2. Whic
h of the following best describes your connection to Garcia Park? Most of those who took the survey (82%) are residents who live near the park. Others claim to use the park for recreation (45%), representing a sports league or team that uses the park (11%), are visiting from outside the neighborhood (10%), or “Other” (1%).

3. H
ow often do you visit Garcia Park?
• A few times a week: 41%
• A few times a month: 23%
• Daily: 21%
• Rarely: 10%
• Never: 4%

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4. How do you currently use Garcia Park?
A total of 68 respondents answered this question. Survey takers tended to use the park for walking or jogging (75%), while other used the park for dog walking (59%), using the playground (54%), playing sports (46%), attend or use the picnic areas for a private event (24%), or “Other” (6%).

5. W
ere you aware of the proposed sports ﬁeld lighting installation before receiving this survey?
Of the total 69 responses from this question, 68% were not previously aware of the project, while only 32% were previously aware of the proposed lighting installation.

6. Wha
t beneﬁts do you see in adding lighting to the sports ﬁeld at Garcia Park? Those who took the survey could select all that apply, and results show that the top three beneﬁts include increased safety and visibility (74%), more opportunities for evening sports activities (72%), expanded access for youth sports (60%), and more opportunities for community event activities (56%). Some respondents selected “none of the above” (13%), and the rest chose “Other, ” where they wrote in a response to specify (7%).

7. D
o you have any other thoughts, concerns, or suggestions regarding the proposed lighting installation?
Mixed feedback was received for the open-ended question for thoughts, concerns, or suggestions regarding the proposed lighting installation. The survey reﬂected a number of comments about the lighting project, where a number of respondents expressed strong or general support for the installation. Below is a summary of key themes:
• Improved safety and visibility
o Lighting deters unwanted or illegal behavior
o Safer evening activities
o Better visibility at night, especially for kids and families • Community use and access
o Allows for extended use of the park during evening hours o Supports sports, exercise, walking, and family activities o Improves park amenities overall
Others expressed strong opposition or concerns, largely centered around the impacts to the neighborhood. Common themes are summarized below:
• Noise, traffic, and parking
o Increased vehicle and foot traffic, especially during evening sports events o Lack of sufficient parking—overﬂow into residential streets o Concerns about speeding, littering, and crowding on game days • Neighborhood Disruption
o Fear that the park will no longer feel like a quiet, residential space o Loss of spontaneous family or pet activities due to ﬁeld reservations

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o Concerns that the park will become a “rental venue” for outside teams • Lighting Impacts
o Light pollution into nearby homes
o Visual and environmental impact
o Concerns about duration and brightness of lights
• Cost, Equity, and Transparency
o Questions about who pays for lighting and ongoing energy/maintenance o Fears of increased taxes or HOA fees for residents
o Desire for transparency on how funds are allocated
o Calls for community votes before making changes
Some direct comments from the survey are below:
• “We want to keep the tranquility of our neighborhood, but lighting is deﬁnitely an issue” • “I am in agreement with installing lights in the baseball ﬁeld and in the park in general. It would be more efficient if it is solar-powered, and it would be safer for people’s visibility in the evening”
• “The concern is that if more games will be played during the evening, that might take away th
e time my family and other families share the ﬁeld to play baseball, soccer, football and other activities as there is no other grass area. We would have to go to another park rather t
han the one we have been going to for years”
• “Sounds like a good idea but who will pay for the electricity” • “I am concerned about noise and parking. Often, parking overﬂows to my street when these events happen and often, trash is left on the street. You should add more parking space if you’re expanding access and events”
• “It sounds like a good idea. I appreciate that the City is acknowledging concerns about ligh t
p
ollution, and is being proactive by planning to install the right type of lighting” • “There is not enough parking space to be adding sports events here… ”

8. L
ooking ahead, what types of future park improvements would you most like to see based on your experience and use of Garcia Park?
In terms of possible future park improvements, survey respondents generally liked all the ideas that were suggested. Some improvements were rated higher than others, however, and the ratings are as follows:
• Add shade structure over play areas: 71%
• Plant more trees and ﬂowers to add shade and support pollinators: 64% • Upgrade playground equipment: 50%
• Install dugout shelters to provide shade over the dugouts: 38% • Create additional communal gathering spaces with improved bench seating: 38% • Replace dead or removed trees: 29%
• Replenish existing planters: 26%
• Other: 17%

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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager
Zack Neighbors, Director of Building and Safety Services SUBJECT: Consideration of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 1048 to be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading, Adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Building (Model) Codes and the 2024 Edition of the International Building Codes and a Request to Set a Date for a Public Hearing for the Proposed Ordinance. (ORDINANCE NO. 1048 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080) (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 2025 California Model Codes and applicable 2024 International Codes by approving a first reading of the Ordinance and that the Public Hearing date be set for November 19th, 2025. A public hearing is required prior to the final adoption of the 2025 California Model Codes and applicable 2024 International Codes together with local amendments and standards. The effective date of the Ordinance would be January 1,2026.

Additionally, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, will be the last day to submit applications at City Hall and December 31, 2025, will be the last day to submit permit applications by electronic document submittal for projects designed under the current 2022 code standards.

BACKGROUND:

The California Building Standards Commission recently adopted the 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes, which is also known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (CCR, T-24).

The 2025 California Building Codes include the California Building Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, and the California Historical Building Code. The ordinance will bring all of the City’s Building and Construction Regulations into compliance with the latest codes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission. Also required is the adoption of the 2021 International Pool and Spa Code and the International Property Maintenance Codes. Under State statute, specific referenced model codes must be adopted by the local jurisdictions within 180 days of the publication date of the model codes. The effective date for local enforcement of the new codes will be January 1, 2026. Additionally, any modifications made by local agencies to the technical regulations adopted by the California Building Standards Commission may only become effective if the local jurisdiction makes express findings of needs for changes due to local conditions. These modifications must be directly related to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the form of an Ordinance and must be filed directly with the Building Standards Commission after its adoption.

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ANALYSIS:

The 2025 California Building Codes are based on the International Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2024 Edition, the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, and the International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council (ICC); California Green Building Code 2025 Edition, published by a joint effort of different State agencies; the 2021 International Pool and Spa Code published by the ICC and the American Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP); the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, 2024 Editions, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO); and the National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).The City has previously adopted a number of technical amendments to the building codes because of special local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. All applicable past amendments are carried over into the new codes at this time. Examples of these past amendments being carried over are the requirements of high wind design criteria, Class A fire retardant roofing materials for new buildings constructed in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, soil reports for new construction due to the special conditions of soil in the City, etc. At the beginning of each municipal code section shown in the Ordinance, there are tables of the code sections which identify the local amendments. It should be noted that the amendments to the administrative provisions and regulations addressing elements of construction that are not regulated by the California Building Standards Commission do not need to meet the test of being necessary due to climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No new fees or changes to the current building permit fee structure are proposed as part of this building code adoption process.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:

Promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all: The adoption of these codes will bring our building and construction regulations into compliance with the latest codes and is an excellent demonstration of local government with outstanding vision of maintaining up to- date construction requirements and great public safety.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Ordinance No. 1048
Attachment 2 – Resolution No. 2025-080

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Ordinance No. 1048 - Page 1 of 21

ORDINANCE NO. 1048

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2", 2024 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO ; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE", 2024 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO ; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 2024 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 2024 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 2026 EDITION, INCLUDING ANNEXES THERETO; THE 2025

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE", INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE ; AND THE 2021

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN

AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, ADDITIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES, AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE A. RECITALS.
(i) Government Code Section 50022.1, et seq., authorizes the adoption by reference of the Codes specified in the title of the Ordinance. (ii) At least one copy of each of said Codes certified as full, true and correct by the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga have been filed in the Office of the City Clerk in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 50022.6.
(iii) A duly noticed public hearing, as required by California Government Code Section 50022.3, has been conducted and concluded prior to the adoption of this Ordinance.
(iv) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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B. ORDINANCE.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga ordains as follows:

SECTION 1: In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2: Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.30,

15.32 and 15.34 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, entitled Buildings and Construction, are hereby amended as provided for herein, provided that said amendments shall not apply to or excuse any violation thereof occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and provided further that the provisions of Title 15 as exist prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall continue to be applicable to construction for which permits have been issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3: Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.04

CODES ADOPTION
Sections:

15.04.010 Codes adoption.

15.04.020 Penalties.

15.04.030 Civil remedies available
"Sec. 15.04.010 Codes adoption.

The 2025 California Building Code, based on the "International Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2", 2024 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Residential Code, based on the "International Residential Code", 2024 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Mechanical Code, incorporating the "Uniform Mechanical Code", 2024 Edition; including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Plumbing Code, incorporating the "Uniform Plumbing Code", 2024 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Electrical Code, incorporating the " National Electrical Code ", 2026 Edition; including all annexes thereto; the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; the 2025 California Historical Building Code; the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code; the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; are hereby adopted by reference in their entirety and amended in Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28,

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15.30, 15.32, and 15.34 herein, shall comprise the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

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15.04.020 Penalties.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Title 15 or the secondary codes adopted hereby. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of this Title 15 or the secondary codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person, firm, partnership or corporation shall be deemed guilty of separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Title 15 or the secondary codes adopted hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this section.

15.04.030 Civil remedies available.

The violation of any of the provisions of this Title 15 or the secondary codes adopted hereby shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the city through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances."
SECTION 4: Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.12

BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.12.005 Section [A]101.4 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Referenced codes.

15.12.010 Section [A]105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Work exempt from permit.

15.12.020 Section [A]113.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of Appeals.

15.12.030 Sections [A]114.1, [A]114.2, and 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Violations

15.12.035 [Reserved]

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15.12.040 Section 903 amended — Automatic sprinkler systems.

15.12.050 Table 1505.1 amended — Minimum roof covering classification for types of construction.

15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended — Basic design wind speed.

15.12.065 Section 1803.5.11 amended — Seismic design categories C through F.

15.12.070 Section 3109.3 added — California Swimming Pool Act.

15.12.080 Section J101 of Appendix J amended — Scope.

15.12.090 Section J101.3 of Appendix J added — Special requirements for hazardous conditions.

15.12.100 Section J103.2 of Appendix J amended — Exemptions.

15.12.110 Sections J104.5 and J104.6 of Appendix J added — Permit application and submittal.

15.12.120 Section J105.1 of Appendix J amended — General.

15.12.130 Section J109.4 of Appendix J amended — Drainage across property lines.

15.12.135 Section J109.5 of Appendix J added — Site and lot grading for drainage.

15.12.140 Section J110.3 of Appendix J added — Temporary erosion control during grading.

15.12.150 Section J112 of Appendix J added — Protection of adjacent property.

15.12.160 Section J113 of Appendix J added — Dust control.

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15.12.005 Section [A]101.4 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Referenced codes. Sections [N101.4.1, [N101.4.2, [N101.4.3, [N101.4.4 are deleted.

15.12.010 Section [A]105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Work exempt from permit.

Section [A]105.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended by amending item 2 to read as follows:

2. Wood, chain-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade.

5.12.020 Section [A]113.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of Appeals.

Section [A]113.1 of Chapter 1, Division II is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A]113.1 General.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.

15.12.030 Sections [A]114.1, [A]114.2, and 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Violations Sections [A]114.1, [A]114.2, and 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II are hereby amended to read as follows:
[A]114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
[A]114.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving removal demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

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[A]114.3 Unpermitted structures or systems. No person shall own, use, occupy, or maintain an unpermitted structure or system. For purposes of this chapter, "unpermitted structure or system" shall be defined as any building or structure, electrical system, plumbing system, or mechanical system, or any portion thereof, that was erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, connected, converted, demolished, or equipped, at any point in time, by any person, without the required permit(s) having first been obtained from the Building Official or with a valid permit as issued by the Building Official which subsequently expired and became null-and-void

15.12.035 [Reserved]

15.12.040 Section 903 amended — Automatic Sprinkler Systems.

Amendments to Section 903 shall be those amendments adopted by the City and/or the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District for Section 903 of the 2025 California Fire Code — Automatic Sprinkler Systems, all of which are incorporated by reference herein.

15.12.050 Table 1505.1 amended — Minimum roof covering classification for types of construction.

Table 1505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Table 1505.1
Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new buildings, re-roofs or additions.

IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A A A A A A B* B* B*
*See Section 1505.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity

15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended — Basic design wind speed.

Section 1609.3 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:

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The basic wind speed used in the City is 96 miles per hour and Vasd is 75 miles per hour with Exposure C as described in Section 1609.4.3 shall be used.

15.12.065 Section 1803.5.11 amended — Seismic design categories C through F.

Section 1803.5.11 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:

The geotechnical investigation shall be conducted for all new structures or additions to existing buildings where the addition is more than 50% of the existing floor area. Any geotechnical reports that are more than 3 years old shall be required to submit an updated geotechnical report.

15.12.070 Section 3109.3 added — California Swimming Pool Act Section 3109.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
3109.3 There shall be three (3) drowning protection measures provided for the construction of a new or the remodel of an existing pool or spa. First required measure: An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 of the California Swimming Pool Safety Act and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home. The second and third required drowning protection measures shall be two (2) of the remaining six (6) measures listed in Section 115922 of the California Swimming Pool Safety Act.

15.12.075 Section 107.3.4 amended- Design professional in responsible charge Section 107.3.4 is hereby amended by amending the first two (2) sentences to read as follows:

It is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional for all commercial and industrial applications. The building official requires the owner or the owner's authorized agent to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional or a California State licensed contractor who shall act as the registered design professional in responsible charge.

15.12.080 Section J101.1 of Appendix J amended — Scope.

J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments. Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the geotechnical report, the geotechnical report shall govern. In addition, the designs of the work as described above need to meet the recognized and accepted civil and geotechnical engineering practices and principles.

15.12.090 Section J101.3 of Appendix J added — Special requirements for hazardous conditions.

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Section J101.3 is hereby added to read as follows:

J101.3 Special requirements for hazardous conditions.

Whenever the Building Official determines that any existing excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the Building Official, shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance with the requirements of this code.

15.12.100 Section J103.2 of Appendix J - amended — Exemptions.

Section J103.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

J103.2 Exemptions:

A grading permit is not required for the following:

1. When approved by the Building Official, grading in an isolated, self-contained area if there is no danger to private or public property.

2. An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit. This shall not exempt any fill made with the material from such excavation or exempt any excavation having an unsupported height greater than 5 feet (1524mm) after the completion of such structure.

3. Cemetery graves.

4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.

5. Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities.

6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay where established and provided for by law, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support or increase the stresses in or pressure upon any adjacent or contiguous property.

7. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists.

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8. An excavation that (1) is less than 2 feet (610mm) in depth or (2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1524mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal.

9. A fill less than 1 foot (305mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or a cut less than 3 feet (914mm) in depth, not intended to support structures, or any soil work that does not disturb soil exceeding 50 cubic yards (38.3m) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.

Exemption from the permit requirements of this Appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

15.12.110 Sections J104.5 and J104.6 of Appendix J added — Permit application and submittal.

Sections J104.5 and J104.6 are hereby added to read as follows:

J104.5 Plan Information. In addition to the requirements in Section J104.2, the permittee shall provide other technical information as required by the Building and Safety Department's handouts, policies and standards.

J104.6 As- built plans. The permittee shall provide a copy of as -built plans to the City for a permanent record at the end of the approved grading work.

15.12.120 Section J105.1 of Appendix J amended — General.

Section J105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

J105.1 General. Inspections shall be governed by Section 110, Chapter 1, Division II of this code and other requirements established by approved policies and procedures of the Building and Safety Department. An engineer shall provide grading inspections and certifications for the work done at the site.

15.12.130 Section J109.4 of Appendix J amended — Drainage across property lines.

Section J109.4 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section as follows:

For Single Family Lot Drainage:

1. Whenever possible, drainage from single family lots shall flow directly to a street.

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2. If it should be determined necessary to allow offsite drainage to flow through a single-family lot (to preserve down lot views, esthetics, accept flow from offsite property, etc.), the following shall apply:
a. Drainage from only one lot shall flow through only one other lot. b. A drainage easement shall be provided/obtained over the lot accepting the drainage. c. The drainage shall be contained within either a concrete/rock lined swale or reinforced concrete pipe.
d. The drainage facility shall be designed with excess capacity to account for the probable lack of necessary maintenance. Therefore, it shall be designed to convey two times the runoff from a 100-year storm with the minimum diameter for a pipe being 12 inches.

15.12.135 Section J109.5 of Appendix J added — Site and lot grading for drainage. Section J 109.5 is hereby added to read as follows:

J109.5 Site and lot grading for drainage. The site or lot grading shall meet the requirements as specified in Section 1804.4 - Site Grading of the California Building Code Volume 2.

15.12.140 Section J110.3 of Appendix J added — Temporary erosion control during grading.

Section J110.3 is hereby added to read as follows:

J110.3 Temporary erosion control during grading work.

The permittee shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent watercourses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris origination from the site during the grading operation regardless of lot size.

15.12.150 Section J112 of Appendix J added — Protection of adjacent property.

Section J112 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section J112 Protection of adjacent property.

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J112.1 General. During grading operations, the permittee shall be responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking, or other damage which might result.

15.12.160 Section J113 of Appendix J added — Dust control.

Section J113 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section J113 Dust control.

J113.1 General. The owner of the site or the project contractor shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to prevent dust blowing from the site to adjacent properties.

Prior to the permit issuance, a dust control sign and required contact inf ormation as required by the department's policy shall be installed at the site." SECTION 5: Chapter 15.14 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.14

RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:

15.14.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Work exempt from permit.

15.14.020 Section 1.8.8.1 of Chapter 1, Division I amended — Board of Appeals.

15.14.030 Sections R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended- Violations.

15.14.040 Section R301.2.1 amended — Wind design criteria.

15.14.050 Section R401.4.1 amended — Geotechnical evaluation.

15.14.060 Section R902.1 amended — Roofing covering materials.

15.14.070 Appendices deleted.

15.14.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter I, Division II amended — Work exempt from permit.

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Section R105.2 of the Residential Code is hereby amended by amending items 1 and 2 and adding new items 11 and 12, under “Building” , to read as follows:

1. One-story detached accessory structure used as tool and storage sheds playhouses and similar uses, provided the ﬂoor area does not exceed 120 square feet and 8 feet in maximum height as long as the structure is not located in required setbacks as determined by the Planning Department.

2. Wood, chain-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade.

11. Flagpole not to exceed 20 feet in height above ground in a residential lot.

12. Non-ﬁxed and movable ﬁxtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

15.14.020 Section 1.8.8.1 of Chapter 1, Division I amended — Board of Appeals. Section

1.8.8.1 of Chapter 1, Division I is hereby amended to read as follows:

1.8.8.1 General.

15.14.030 Sections R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter I, Division II amended — Violations.

Sections R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II are hereby amended to read as follows:

R113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

R113.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving removal demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the

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provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

15.14.040 Section R301.2.1 amended —Wind design criteria.

Section R301.2.1 is hereby amended to by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:

The ultimate design wind speed used in the City is 110 miles per hour for Vult and Vasd is 85 miles per hour with Exposure C as described in Section R301.2.1.4.

15.14.050 Section R401.4.1 amended — Geotechnical evaluation.

Section R401.4.1 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:

A geotechnical or soil report is required for the new construction or when an addition is more than 50% of the existing floor area. Any reports that are more than 3 years old shall be required to provide an updated report or a soil letter.

15.14.060 Section R902.1 amended - Roofing covering materials.

Section R902.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Class A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

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Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new buildings, re roofs or additions except for the construction of roofs in very High Fire Hazard Zones.

IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A A A A A A B* B* B*
*See Section R902.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity SECTION 6: Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.16

MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:

15.16.010 Section 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Permit fees.

15.16.020 Table 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II deleted — Mechanical permit fees.

15.16.030 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — General.

15.16.010 Section 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Permit fees. Section 104.5 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 104.5 Permit Fees.

The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.

15.16.020 Table 104.5 Deleted - Mechanical permit fees.

Table 104.5 of the Mechanical Code is hereby deleted.

15.16.030 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - General.

Section 107.1 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.1 General.

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In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official."

SECTION 7: Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.20

PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

15.20.010 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division ll amended — Board of Appeals.

15.20.020 Section 104.5 amended - Fees.

15.20.030 Table 104.5 deleted - Plumbing permit Fees.

15.20.040 Appendix L deleted.

15.20.050 Section 609.3.1 added — Under concrete slab.

15.20.060 Section H701.2 of Appendix H amended — Multiple installations.

15.20.010 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of Appeals.

Section 107.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.1 General.

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as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.

15.20.020 Section 104.5 amended - Fees.

Section 104.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees.

The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.

15.20.030 Table 104.5 deleted - Plumbing permit
fees. Table 104.5 is hereby deleted.

15.20.040 Appendix L deleted.

Appendix L is hereby deleted.

15.20.050 Section 609.3.1 added — Under concrete slab.
609.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
609.3.1 Copper tubing serving plumbing fixtures within dwelling unit kitchen islands shall be installed without joints and the installation shall satisfy the following requirements.

1. The copper tubing shall be installed within a watertight continuous sleeve that prevents direct contact between the copper tubing and under slab soils. During construction the protective sleeve shall be capped at both ends until the copper tubing is installed and released for inspection.

15.20.060 Section H701.2 of Appendix H amended — Multiple Installations.

Section H701.2 of Appendix H is hereby amended to read as follows:

H701.2 Multiple Installations.

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Multiple seepage pit installations shall be served through an approved distribution box. The inlet into the pit shall have an approved vented leg fitting extending not less than 12 inches below the inlet fitting."
SECTION 8: Chapter 15.24 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.24

ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:

15.24.010 Section 89.108.4.5 added — Permits, fees, applications and inspections.

15.24.020 Section 89.108.8.1 amended — Board of Appeals.

15.24.010 Section 89.108.4.5 added — Permits, fees, applications and inspections. Section 89.108.4.5 is hereby added to read as follows:

89.108.4.5 Qualification of permittee. No person shall be issued a permit under this Chapter until a valid California Contractor's License of the correct classification is presented to the Building Official.

Exception: Owner-builder permit may be issued for Group R, Division 3, or Group U occupancy with the approval of the Building Official.

15.24.020 Section 89.108.8.1 amended — Board of Appeals.

Section 89.108.8.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

89.108.8.1 General.

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CHAPTER 15.26

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

15.26.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]"
SECTION 10: Chapter 15.28 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.28

REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE

15.28.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]"
SECTION 11: Chapter 15.30 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.30

INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA
CODE 15.30.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]" SECTION 12: Chapter 15.32 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.32

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

15.32.010 Chapter 3 amended - General Requirements

15.32.010 Chapter 3 General Requirements is amended by deletion of sections 302.4, 302.8, 303.2."
SECTION 13: A new Chapter 15.34 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.34

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HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE

15.34.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]"
SECTION 14: Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm partnership, or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violat ing any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person, firm, partnership or corporation shall be deemed guilty of separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore as provided in this Ordinance.

SECTION 15: CEQA. The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Code Amendments herein would have a significant impact on the environment. The Amendments adopt the California Building Codes, which implement minimum safety standards as required by California Health and Safety Code §17958. The Community Development Director is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 16: Civil remedies available. The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the City through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.

SECTION 17: Severability. The City Council hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 18: Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect the later of thirty (30) days after adoption, or January 1, 2026.

SECTION 19: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance, and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____ day of __________________, 2025

________________________________
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor

ATTEST:

______________________________________
Kim Sevy, City Clerk

I, Kim Sevy, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 15th day of October 2025, and was passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 19 th day of November 2025.

Executed this ___ day of __________________ 20__, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.

________________________________
Kim Sevy, City Clerk

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Resolution No. 2025-080 - Page 1 of 4

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO

CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING

CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE

AND MECHANICAL CODE BASED ON LOCAL CLIMATIC,

TOPOGRAPHICAL AND/OR GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Ra ncho Cucamonga may adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed building standards as are contained in the codes required to be adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18930; and

WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated to adopt the building standards and other rules contained in the model codes specified in Health and Safety Code Section 17922, and to publish said codes, as amended, collectively as the California Building Standards Code; and

WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5(a) and 18941.5(b) permit the City to amend building standards in the codes comprising the California Building Standards Code based on findings that such amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby find and resolve as follows:

Section 1. The Building and Safety Department has recommended that changes and modifications be made to the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, and Residential Code, and that such modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as described below:

A. Climatic Conditions

1. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino County in general. These winds, which can cause small fires which spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area and create the need for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupancy occupants during fire occurrences.

2. San Bernardino County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga are located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate which predisposes all fuels to rapid ignition and spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection measures.

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B. Geographical Conditions

1. San Bernardino County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga are located in Seismic Zone 4. There are earthquake faults that run along the northern, eastern and southwestern boundaries of the County. The Cucamonga Fault and San Andreas Fault are the major earthquake faults lying on the northern part of the City. They can create major damages and pose one of the greatest hazards to lives and properties in the county. The San Jose Fault together with the Whittier Fault on the southwest location of the county and the San Jacinto Fault on the eastern part of the County can also create major earthquakes with tremendous damages. Experts predict a major earthquake might occur in our area within the next 50 years. This situation creates a need for additional fire, life, safety protection measures.

2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Rancho Cucamonga often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional on- site protection for property occupants necessary.

C. Topographical Conditions

1. The City is built on soil with high degrees of landslides, rockslides from the adjacent foothills and mountains. In addition, the majority of the City has steep hills and streets with great potential of flooding and erosion problems which inhibit firefighting and rescuing capabilities.

Specific amendments to the 202 5 Editions of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, and Residential Code, as set forth in City of Rancho Cucamonga Ordinance No. XXXX are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic , geological, and/or topographic conditions cited above in this Resolution and are listed as follows:

Building Code amendments Findings section(s)

Section 101.4 Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 105.2 Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 113.1 Administrative
Section 114.1 and 114.2 Administrative
Section 710A.3.3 Administrative
Section 903 A-1, A-2
Table 1505.1 A-1, A-2
Section 1609.3 A-1
Section 1803.5.11 B-1
Section 3109.3 Administrative
Section J101, Appendix J Administrative
Section J101.1, Appendix J Administrative

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Section J103.3, Appendix J Administrative
Section J104.5 and 104.6, Appendix J Administrative
Section J105.1, Appendix J Administrative
Section J109.4, Appendix J Administrative
Section J109.5, Appendix J Administrative
Section J110.3, Appendix J Administrative
Section J112.1, Appendix J Administrative
Section J113.1, Appendix J Administrative

Residential Code amendments

Section R105.2, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 1.8.8.1, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section R113.1 and R113.2, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section R301.2.1 B-1
Section R401.4.1 C-1
Section R902.1 Administrative
Appendices deleted Administrative

Mechanical Code amendments

Section 104.5, Chapter 1 Administrative
Table 104.5 Administrative
Section 107.1 Administrative

Plumbing Code amendments

Section 107.1, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 104.5 Administrative
Table 104.5 Administrative
Appendix L Administrative
Section 609.3.1 Administrative
Section H701.2 Administrative

Electrical Code amendments

Section 89.108.4.5 Administrative
Section 89.108.8.1 Administrative

Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and cause a certified copy of the same and Ordinance No. XXXX to be forthwith transmitted to the California Building Standards Commission.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November 2025.

______________________________________
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor

ATTEST:

______________________________________
Kim Sevy, City Clerk

I, Kim Sevy CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting of said City Council held on the 19
th day of November 2025.

Executed this 19th day of November 2025, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.

______________________________________
Kim Sevy, City Clerk

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3 0
8 2
DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT: Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. FD-060, to be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, With Errata, Together With Certain Changes, Modifications, Amendments, Additions, Deletions, and Exceptions; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees; and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination. (ORDINANCE NO. FD-060) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Fire Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. FD 060, the wildland-urban interface code adoption ordinance, by approving a first reading of the ordinance and setting the date of November 19, 2025, for an advertised public hearing for the code adoption ordinance. A public hearing is required prior to the final adoption of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code together with local amendments and District standards, all of which will constitute the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.

BACKGROUND:

The California Building, Fire, and Residential Codes have historically included provisions for wildland- urban interface fire areas, including Fire Safe Regulations in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The California Building Standards Commission has combined all existing codes and regulations into a new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, based on the provisions of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. When the State’s code is adopted and made effective July 1st in the triennial cycle, local fire agencies have six months to make amendments and adopt the code at the local level.

The code adoption process requires two readings of the proposed ordinance. Unlike most other ordinances, the public hearing for the fire code adoption ordinance is held in conjunction with the second reading of the ordinance in accordance with Section 13869 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 50022 of the Government Code. It is for this reason that the first reading is accompanied by a request for the Board to set a public hearing that coincides with the second reading of the ordinance at the Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025.

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ANALYSIS:

This proposed ordinance continues the Fire District’s commitment to reducing risks, promoting a high quality of life, preserving economic vitality, and protecting the environment in Rancho Cucamonga. Local amendments to the California code are minimal and limited to those necessary to address the challenges inherent to Rancho Cucamonga’s climate, geology, or topography. One of the primary ways the Fire District is being a partner in this community’s sustainable economic development is to implement the fire, health, and environmental protection provisions approved by the State Building Standards Commission at the local level. Staff asserts that the proposed amendments do not significantly impact development, construction, or business operations and thus will not have an adverse financial impact on developers or businesses.

Most of the amendments are safety enhancements that have been included in previous ordinances, and which reflect this community’s values and commitment to a culture of safety for residents, households, and businesses. Certain amendments are intended to clarify the intent of the code pertaining to ignition- resistance or noncombustible construction of accessory and miscellaneous structures. The proposed code adoption ordinance includes provisions for water and access to new developments, home hardening through ignition-resistant building materials, and defensible space, which includes a combustible exclusion zone which prohibits combustible materials within 5-feet of a building or structure.

These provisions establish minimum requirements to reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed ordinance will re-authorize the assessment of fees by the Fire District for inspections and permits. This authorization provides the mechanism for the inspection services to recover associated costs; however, the collection of most inspection and permit fees is currently being waived by a resolution of the Board approved in conjunction with the adoption of the Fire District’s budget. The proposed ordinance maintains the ability to issue administrative citations, and recover costs of legal services. All of these elements of the ordinance are designed to ensure fiscal responsibility by maximizing cost recovery where is it appropriate and approved by the Board.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

The Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, as offered by the proposed ordinance supports the Board’s vision of an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to thrive and is consistent with the Board’s core values of providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all, promoting a safe and healthy community for all, and enhancing the opportunity for sustainable and equitable prosperity for all.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Ordinance No. FD 060, WUI Code Adoption First Reading

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ORDINANCE NO. FD 060

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA

WILDLAND- URBAN INTERFACE CODE, WITH ERRATA,

TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS,
AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS ;

PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
COLLECTION OF FEES; AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION.

The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District hereby ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adopted
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (hereinafter District or Fire District) hereby adopts by reference as the District’s Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, with errata, including Appendix A, and Referenced Standards, with the changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions prescribed in Section 4 of this ordinance, and the same are hereby adopted for safeguarding of life, property, and the community from wildfire by establishing the minimum requirements through the use of performance and prescriptive measures for the construction and development in designated high and very high fire hazard severity zones; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said Wildland-Urban Interface Code, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Fire District, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance, subject only to the amendments and deletions herein.

1.1 Definitions. As used in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the terms set forth below are defined as follows:

1.1.1 The terms “Board of Directors” and “Directors” shall mean the governing body of the District.

1.1.2 The terms “department”, “Department”, “district”, “District”, “fire department”, “fire district”, “Fire District”, “jurisdiction”, and “Jurisdiction” where used in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code and this ordinance to identify the local fire authority shall mean the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.

1.1.3 The term “governing body” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Fire District.

1.1.4 The term “jurisdiction” shall mean all of the territory, land, buildings, structures, and premises within the legal boundary of the District.

1.1.5 The term “Municipal Code” shall mean the Municipal Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

1.2 Fees

1.2.1 Reasonable fees, not to exceed fully burdened actual costs, may be collected by the code official for fire protection planning, fire prevention services, inspections, permit issuance, ATTACHMENT 1

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standby personnel, and emergency operations as allowed by the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, this ordinance, and as prescribed by any and all District fee resolutions.

1.3 Distinguishing Between Model Code Language; California Amendments; and Fire District Additions, Amendments, Deletions, and Other Changes

1.3.1 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and California Code of Regulations Title 14 model code language appears in regular type.

1.3.2 California amendments to the model code language appear in italics.

1.3.3 Fire District additions and amendments are identified by the use of underlining.

1.3.4 Subsections where the text of the model code and/or California amendments has been deleted are identified by the > symbol preceding the subsection number.

1.3.5 Code sections that have not been amended or changed in any manner are occasionally included in this ordinance to keep the additions, amendments, deletions, and other changes in context.

SECTION 2. Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix The following Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix is provided as a single reference showing which chapters and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are adopted by this Ordinance and which chapters and appendices have been amended by this Ordinance.

Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix – Appendices

SECTION 3.

Local Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Except as modified by an express change, modification, amendment, addition, deletion, or exception in this section, and as reflected in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix in Section 2, above, all sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices as published in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are adopted by reference and made part of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Only Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix – Divisions and Chapters Division/
Chapter/
Appendix
Title
Adopt California
Code without
Amendments
Adopt California
Code with
Fire District
Amendments
Adopt IFC Model
Code with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted -
Reference Only
Ch. 1 Division I California Administration X
Ch. 1Division II Scope and Administration X
Ch. 2 Definitions X
Ch. 3 Wildland-Urban Interface Areas X
Ch. 4 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Requirements X
Ch. 5 Special Building Construction Regulations X
Ch. 6 Fire Protection Requirements X
Ch. 7 Referenced Standards X
Appendix Title
Adopt Appendix
without
Amendments
Adopt Appendix
with Fire District
Amendments
Adopt IFC Model
Code with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted -
Reference
Only
App. A General Requirements X

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those sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices so modified are set forth below in Section

4. SECTION 4.

DIVISION II

ADMINISTRATION

PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 101 - GENERAL

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be collectively known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (District or Fire District), hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

>101.3.1 Application. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zones or Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application shall comply with the provisions of this code. This shall include all new buildings with residential, commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type use, which shall be referred to in this code as “applicable buildings,” as well as new buildings and structures accessory to those applicable buildings.

Exceptions:

1. Group U occupancy accessory buildings of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building on the same lot.

2. Group U occupancy agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.

4. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures specified in Section 504.11 shall comply only with the requirements of that section.

>101.3.1.1 Application date and where required. New buildings for which an application for a building permits submitted on or after July 1, 2008, located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall comply with this code, including all of the following areas:

1. All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as State Responsibility (SRA) including:
a. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
b. High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
c. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

2. Land designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by cities and other local agencies.

3. Land designated as a wildland-urban interface area by cities and other local agencies.

Exception:

1. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within a State Responsibility Area, for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after January 1, 2008, shall comply with this code.

SECTION 102 - APPLICABILITY

102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 7 and Fire District standards approved by the code official. Such codes

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and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated by Sections 102.4.1 through 102.4.3.

102.4.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.

102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.

102.4.3 Intent of the Code. Where the intent of the code is unclear due to differences that may occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the code official shall determine which requirement meets the intent of this code.

PART 2 – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

>SECTION 103 - CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY
Deleted

SECTION 104 - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL

104.1 General. The code official is hereby authorized to implement, administer, and enforce the provisions of this code. The code official is also authorized to implement, administer, and enforce provisions of the Municipal Code where such authority has been granted.

104.1.1 Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and shall hold the position in accordance with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Rules and Regulations.

104.1.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint deputy code officials, other related technical officers, inspectors, and other employees.

104.1.3 Other enforcement officers. The following persons are hereby authorized, during the course of their official duties, to enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

1. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and any Deputy Sheriff

2. Officers of the United States Forest Service

3. The State Forest Ranger and Peace Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

4. Officers of the California Highway Patrol

5. Law enforcement and authorized members of fire agencies operating under automatic or mutual aid agreements within the boundaries of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District

6. Employees of the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Building and Safety Department and Community Improvement Division who have been expressly designated by their appointing authority as having the power of arrest or the authority to issue administrative citations.

104.2. Modifications. Where there are practical difficulties in carrying out the provisions of this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant modification for individual cases, provided that the code official shall first find that one or more special individual reasons make the strict letter of his code impractical, that the modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code, and that

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such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of the written request and action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered into the files of the Fire District.

104.8 Liability. The code official, member of the board of appeals, or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable, either civilly or criminally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act required or permitted by this code or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.

104.8.1 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The code official, any subordinate or hired agent of the District shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit, or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code; and any officer of the District, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith.

104.11 Cost recovery generally. Inspection costs are recoverable in accordance with the District’s Fee Resolution.

104.12 Cost recovery for nuisance abatement. All costs actually incurred by the District in any action, administrative proceeding or special proceeding to abate a violation of this code, which constitutes a nuisance, may be recovered by the District by any means authorized by law, including but not limited, to lien or special assessment according to the requirements of law, and there shall be a right to appeal pursuant to Section 112 of this code. An “action” or “proceeding” means any civil or administrative proceeding or appeal therefrom. Attorney’s fees incurred by the District in such proceedings may be recovered by the prevailing party if the District elected at the initiation of the action or proceeding to recover its own fees. In no action or proceeding of any type shall an award of attorney’s fees to a prevailing party exceed the amount of reasonable attorney’s fees.

104.13 Subpoenas. The District shall have the power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.

This power shall be exercised and enforced in the manner provided by the Government Code, and such powers shall extend only to business of the District in investigating and enforcing violations of this code and other laws enforceable by the District. Subpoenas shall be signed by the chair or clerk of the District Board. Any member of the Board, or any person otherwise so empowered may administer oaths to, or take affirmations from, witnesses before the Board.

SECTION 105 - PERMITS

105.1 General. Where not otherwise provided in the requirement of the California Building Code or California Fire Code, permits are required in accordance with this section.

>105.2 Construction permits required. Buildings or structures and vegetation regulated by this code or Fire District Standard for Permits for Construction and Installations shall not be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, converted, demolished, or changed in use of occupancy, or planted, propagated or germinated, unless a separate permit for each building or structure or vegetation has first been obtained from the code official.

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Note: the remainder of section 105.2 is deleted.

>105.8 Expiration. On or after January 1, 2019, every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced in accordance with the policies, procedures, and ordinances of the Building and Safety Department having jurisdiction, which shall be either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time in accordance with the applicable policies, procedures, and/or ordinances. (See Health and Safety Code Section 18938.5 and 18938.6 for reference.) Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy, or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued.

105.11 Non-payment of permit fee. The code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code when the permittee fails to pay permit fees in accordance with the terms of the Permit Application or when a check or credit/debit card transaction submitted for payment of the permit fee(s) is returned or declined.

SECTION 106 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

>106.1 General. Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in accordance with the policies and procedures, and in such form and detail, as required by the code official and/or the building official, with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the code official. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

Exception: Submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements ad other data, if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plan is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

106.2 Information on plans and specifications. Plans and specifications are generally required to be drawn to scale, are generally required to be submitted in a digital format with document settings and formatting in accordance with the policies and procedures of the District and the Building Department.

Plans and specifications shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations as determined by the code official and/or the building official.

106.8 Retention of plans. Plans and specifications shall be retained by the code official in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Retention Schedule. One set of approved plans, specifications shall be returned to the applicant and said set shall be kept on the site of the building, use or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. At the conclusion of the work, construction documents are required to be kept on the site or at another location where the documents are readily accessible to the building owner.

SECTION 108 - FEES

108.1 Payment of Fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law, if any, have been paid. An amendment to a permit shall not be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.

>108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for inspections and permits shall be established by a fee schedule approved by the Board. Assessed fees shall be due and payable in accordance with the policies of the District.

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108.2.1 Collection of fees. The collection of previously approved fees can be waived, or the amount collected can be reduced, by a resolution of the Board without affecting the approved fees.

108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. A person who commences any work, before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a citation with a fine or an additional fee established by the Board, which shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

108.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition of work done in connection to or concurrently with the work or activity authorized by a construction permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. The payment of the fee for a permit for a conditional or temporary use approved by the City or County shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the conditional or temporary use permit from the payment of other fees prescribed by law.

The payment of the fee established by the Board for an inspection or permit shall not relieve the recipient of inspection services or the applicant or holder of a permit from the payment of other fees duly prescribed by the Board and any other governmental or regulatory entity.

108.6 Refunds. The District is authorized to establish a policy allowing for refunds, reductions, or cancellations of fees that have been assessed or paid.

SECTION 109 – INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

109.3.6 Prosecution of violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the code official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct, or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto. In addition to, or in place of, any other remedy which is allowed by law, administrative penalties may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or District ordinance.

109.3.7 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a public nuisance and misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. The code official, with the concurrence of the chief and the district attorney or District prosecutor, is authorized to issue administrative citations and fines as allowed by an ordinance of the Board of Directors in place of, or in addition to, the violation penalties contained in this section. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

In addition to, or in place of, the foregoing penalties, administrative penalties pursuant to the District’s Administrative Citation Ordinance may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or any District ordinance. Any person violating or who has violated any section of this code or District ordinance may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the Administrative Citation Ordinance. In addition, violations of this code may be abated by any other means authorized by law, including injunctive relief. These remedies are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive and may be used in addition to or in lieu of each other.

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109.3.7.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for a person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy, or plant, propagate or germinate any building, structure or equipment, or premises, regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code, District ordinance or resolution, or other lawful order of the fire chief, code official, or their designees.

109.3.7.2 Notice of Violation. The code official is authorized to serve a notice of violation nor order on the person responsible for violation of the provision of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

Violations that are deemed to be immediately dangerous to life, health, or the environment will be subject to stop work or similar orders in accordance with Section 113 and Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations, prosecution, and/or any and all penalties in accordance with this code.

>SECTION 112 – MEANS OF APPEALS

112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created policies and procedures for appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Appeals.

Note: The remainder of Section 112 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Appeals.

>SECTION 113 - STOP WORK ORDER

113.1 Authority. A stop work order is authorized to be issued in accordance with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations, where the code official finds any operation, process, procedure, equipment, building, or work regulated by this code, any other code adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino, or any State or Federal law, statute, or regulation, being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of the applicable code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner.

Note: The remainder of Section 113 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations.

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 201 - GENERAL

201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter and Fire District Standard for Definitions.

201.3 Terms defined in other codes and standards. Where terms are not defined in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code but are defined in the California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Fire Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, standards and publications of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), FM Global Data Sheets, Fire District standards, other standards referenced in this code, or

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other nationally recognized fire and life safety standards, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in those codes and standards.

CHAPTER 4

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 401- GENERAL

401.1 Scope. Wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with emergency vehicles access and water supply in with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems and this chapter.

SECTION 402 – APPLICABILITY

402.1.1 Access. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 2; Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads; and access requirements in accordance with Section 403.

402.1.2 Water supply. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with water supply in accordance with Section 507 of the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems; and access requirements in accordance with Section 404.

402.2.1 Access. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with fire apparatus access in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Subsection 1273; Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads; and Section 403.

402.2.2 Water supply. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland- urban interface areas shall be provided with a conforming water supply in accordance with Section 507 of the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems; and Section 404.

402.3 Existing conditions. Existing buildings, roads and fire protection equipment shall be provided with address markers in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage.

>402.4 Residential tracts and buildings. A minimum of two points of access and egress are required when a residential tract or multi-unit residential building is capable of containing more than 30 dwelling units, including accessory dwelling units, that could be constructed and occupied under the State laws, codes, and regulations existing at the time the project or tract map is submitted for approval.

>402.5 Other buildings. A minimum of two points of access and egress are required with an occupiable building or grouping of buildings that consists of more than 50,000 square feet or gross floor area.

>402.6 Additional access and egress. The code official is authorized to require additional points of access and/or egress depending on the design and size of the tract or development project and the

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findings of the fire hazard and risk assessment required to be included in the fire protection plan in Section 602.

>402.7 Other access as emergency use only. The code official is authorized to approve points of access and/or egress other than the main access point as emergency use only and allow such designated points of access and/or egress to be secured against normal, regular use. The manner of securing and opening points of access and/or egress is the sole discretion of the code official.

>402.8 Evacuation Planning and Assessment. When a project requires an Environmental Impact Report or a Traffic Analysis, an evacuation assessment is required to be prepared by a qualified Traffic Engineer or equivalent design professional. The evacuation assessment will use as its basis the most recent Evacuation Analysis completed for the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the Fire District. The Fire District is authorized to deny, to the extent allowed by law, projects that have a demonstrably adverse impact on evacuation.

Means of reducing or eliminating adverse impacts in evacuation include:

1. Wider streets.

2. Fewer cul-de-sacs and increased connection of interior streets.

3. Adding edge roads to the project.

4. Other designs and concepts approved by the code official.

SECTION 403 – ACCESS

>403.1 General. Roads and driveways, whether public or private, unless exempted under 14 CCR § 1270.03(d), shall provide for safe access for emergency wildfire equipment and evacuation concurrently, and shall provide unobstructed traffic circulation during a wildfire emergency. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads unless the specific, more restrictive requirements of this section apply. >403.1.2 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet 6 inches. Street widths are to be measured from top face of curb to top face of curb on streets with curb and gutter, from flowline to flowline on streets with rolled curbs, from the edges of drivable surfaces capable of supporting the weight of fire apparatus where curbs are not provided.

Exceptions:

1. Gates shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Access Gates.

2. Roads at entry medians constructed for private commercial, industrial, or residential developments shall be a minimum of 20 feet on each side. The road shall not be part of a radius turn. This exception does not apply to public streets.

3. Dimensions may be reduced when in the opinion of the code official there are practical difficulties with providing the required dimensions.

4. Dimensions may be increased when in the opinion of the code official required dimensions are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access or when dimensions are not adequate to concurrently provide fire apparatus access and evacuation.

403.1.3 Road surfaces. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.

Permanent fire apparatus access roads utilizing surface material other than concrete or asphalt shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and approved by the code official. Temporary fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

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403.1.4 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

>403.1.5 Radius.
(a) Roads or road structures shall have a minimum horizontal inside radius of curvature of 50 feet.

An additional surface width of four feet shall be added to curves of 50-100 feet radius; two feet to those from 100-200 feet. Roads or road structures shall have a minimum horizontal outside radius of curvature of 76 feet.
(b) The length of vertical curves in roadways, exclusive of gutters, ditches and drainage structures designed to hold or divert water, shall be not less than one hundred feet.

>403.1.6 Turnarounds.
(a) Turnarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads. (b) The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be 46 feet, not including parking. If a hammerhead or “T-style” is used instead the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of 120 feet in length.
(c) Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length, but less than 800 feet in length, shall provide a turnout near the midpoint of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet, turnouts shall be provided not more than 400 feet apart.
(d) A turnaround shall be provided on driveways over 300 feet in length and shall be within 50 feet of the building.
(e) Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. Where parcels are zone five acres or larger, turnarounds shall be provided at a maximum of 1,320-foot intervals.

403.1.7 Turnouts. Turnouts shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide and 32 feet long with a minimum of 25-foot taper on each end.

>403.2.4 Addresses identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road to which the building is addressed. Where required by the code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional locations to facilitate emergency response. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Addressing of multi-family residential buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage.

Addressing of commercial and industrial buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage. For all other buildings, each character shall be not less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Acceptable dimensions of address numbers and letters will be determined by the code official to ensure that they are plainly legible and visible. Where access is by means of a private road or drive aisle and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

>403.2.5 Identification during construction. When permanently installing the address of a building under construction is not practical, the address of the construction site is required to be temporarily installed or displayed in a manner, location, and duration acceptable to the code official.

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SECTION 404 – WATER SUPPLY

404.2 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for structural fire protection and wildland fire exposure shall be provided to the premises on which facilities, buildings or portions of building are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction in accordance with Section 507 and Appendix B of the California Fire Code, and Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.

Note: The remainder of Section 404 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.

CHAPTER 5

SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS

SECTION 501 – GENERAL

501.1 Scope. This chapter applies to building materials, systems and/or assemblies used in the exterior design and construction of buildings, including one- and two-family dwellings, located within the following areas:

1. Any State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone

2. Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Local Responsibility Area

3. Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.

SECTION 503 – IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL

>503.1 General. Buildings or structure hereafter constructed, modified or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall meet the construction requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.

Materials required to be ignition-resistant building material shall comply with the requirements of Section 503.2.

Exceptions:

1. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures complying with section 504.11.

2. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.

SECTION 504 – IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION

504.2.3 Roof debris. Roofs shall be maintained free and clear of vegetative and combustible debris.

504.4.1 Gutter covers. Gutter covers shall be constructed of noncombustible material.

504.4.2 Gutter debris. Gutters and downspouts shall be maintained free and clear of vegetative and combustible debris under the gutter cover.

504.6 Underfloor enclosure. Buildings or structures shall have underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.

Exception: Complete enclosure shall not be required where the underside of exposed floors and exposed structural columns, beams, and supporting walls are protected as required for exterior 1- hour fire-resistance-rated construction or heavy timber construction, or fire-retardant-treated wood. The fire-retardant-treated wood shall be labeled for exterior use and meet the requirements of Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code. Open underfloor shall be protected with 1/8- inch corrosion-resistant, noncombustible mesh screen.

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504.6.1 Combustible material in underfloor enclosure. Storage of combustible materials, including firewood, lumber, outdoor equipment, tools, and vegetation is prohibited in underfloors that are not enclosed with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.

504.7.1.1 Enclosure of projections. Projections that are not fully enclosed in accordance with Section 504.7.1 shall be enclosed with 1/8-inch corrosion-resistant, noncombustible mesh screen.

504.7.1.2 Combustible material under projections. Storage of combustible materials, including firewood, lumber, outdoor equipment, tools, and vegetation is prohibited under decks and projections that are not enclosed with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.

504.8 Exterior glazing. Exterior windows, window walls and glazed doors, windows within exterior doors, and skylights shall be constructed of any of the following:

1. Multilayered glazed panels with two panes of tempered glass complying with Section 2406 of the California Building Code.

2. Glass block.

3. Glazing with a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to NFPA 257 or UL 9 and shall be exempt from the hose stream test.

4. Glazing meeting the performance requirements of SFM Standard 12-7A-2.

504.8.2 Operable skylights. Operable skylights shall be constructed with multilayered glazed panels with two panels of tempered glass and the opening shall be protected by a noncombustible mesh screen with openings not exceeding 1/8 inch.

504.9 Exterior doors. Exterior doors shall be constructed in accordance with any of the following:

1. Noncombustible construction.

2. Solid-core wood not less than 1 ¾ inches thick.

3. The exterior door shall be constructed of solid core wood that complies with the following:

3.1 Stiles and tails shall not be less than 1 3/8 inches thick.

3.2 Raised panels shall not be less than 1 ¼ inches thick, except for the exterior perimeter of the raised panel that shall be permitted to taped to tongue not less than 3/8 inch thick.

4. Have a fire protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to NFPA 252, UL 10B or UL 10C.

5. The exterior surface or cladding meeting the performance requirements of SFM Standard 12- 7A-1.

6. All side-hinged exterior doors are required to be self-closing and positive latching, including the main entry door for single-family and multi-family residential buildings.

504.9.1 Garage doors. Automatic garage door openers for vehicle doors serving a residential building shall be equipped with a battery backup function. Automatic garage door openers are required to include a time-out feature that will automatically close the garage door after 20 minutes of inactivity.

504.10.4 Forced exhaust air vent. Forced exhaust vents shall be constructed of noncombustible material and incorporate a functional louver or flap.

504.11 Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures. Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures that have the potential to pose a significant exterior fire exposure hazard during wildfires shall be constructed to conform to the ignition-resistance requirements of Section 504.1 through Section 504.11.2

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504.11.1 Applicability. Section 504.11 applies to buildings accessory to an applicable building on the same lot and attached or detached miscellaneous structures that require a building permit, including but not limited to trellises, arbors, patio covers, gazebos, and similar structures.

Exceptions:

1. Decks shall comply with the requirements of Section 504.7.3.

2. Awnings and canopies shall comply with the requirements of Section 3105 of the California Building Code.

504.11.2 Roof construction. Roof assemblies and roof coverings of accessory buildings required to be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant building materials shall comply with Sections 504.2 and 504.2.1. Roofs shall have a roofing assembly installed in accordance with its listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Roof assemblies in Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall comply with a Class A fire classification when test in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790.

CHAPTER 6

FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 601 – GENERAL

601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter establish general requirements for new and existing buildings, structures and premises located within the following area:

1. Any State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone

2. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Local Responsibility Area

3. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.

SECTION 602 – FIRE PROTECTION PLANS

602.1 General. The code official is authorized to require the owner or owner’s authorized agent to provide a fire protection plan. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.

The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified landscape architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the code official and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.

The code official is authorized to require a preliminary fire protection plan prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.

Approved fire protection plans are required to be recorded on the parcel or parcels to which the plan pertains by filing the fire protection plan with the County Recorder as an agreement between the property owner and the Fire District that runs with the land.

>602.2 Contents. The fire protection plan shall be based on a project-specific wildfire hazard assessment that include considerations of location, topography, aspect and climatic and fire history.

The plan shall identify conformance with all applicable state wildfire protection regulations, statutes and applicable local ordinances, whichever are more restrictive.

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The fire protection plan shall include the following:

1. The fire protection plan is required to be formatted as a text report that includes a plan sheet exhibit of these elements.

2. A fire apparatus and emergency vehicle access plan that conforms to Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads, this ordinance, and the street standards of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and/or the County of San Bernardino as applicable.

3. A fire protection water supply plan that conforms to Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems and the standards of the water purveyor (Cucamonga Valley Water District or Fontana Water Company).

4. Design criteria for automatic fire sprinklers, standpipes, or other fire suppression or protection systems that are in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 13, 13D, and 13R; the CBC, CFC, and CRC; Fire District Standard for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems; and this ordinance.

5. An on-site and off-site fire hazard and risk assessment that includes all land, roads, structures, and infrastructure within a 300-foot radius of the project. A project is defined as a single structure such as a single detached home, all structures proposed for construction on a single parcel such as a main home and accessory structures, the boundaries of a residential subdivision, campus-style clustering of structures, or a commercial building or grouping of commercial buildings that form a commercial center or commerce district.

6. A comprehensive review of the local climate to include the climate generally, annual rainfall information, the occurrence and history of droughts, temperature extremes, low humidity, prevailing and seasonal winds, and fire weather conditions.

7. A wildfire behavior prediction that includes fire spread and advancement rates and maximum flame lengths for the existing and undisturbed native, non-native, and invasive vegetation at mature growth under various weather conditions, especially extreme fire weather conditions.

The fire behavior prediction is required to be achieved by using wildfire modeling software that is acceptable to the code official.

8. Information about the construction materials and methods that will be utilized with specific references to the applicable California Building, Fire, and Residential codes.

9. Species listed in Section 603.4.5.1and specific notations where applicable if undesirable plants are proposed for the project.

10. A comprehensive defensible space and landscaping plan that shows the vegetation management zones in accordance with Section 603 and the exact locations proposed for all trees, plants, shrubs, vines, and ground covers, including native vegetation in accordance with Government Code 51182 and this section.

11. The plant palette proposed for the landscaping for the project inclusive of species notes indicating that proposed plants, shrubs, and trees are appropriate for the climate zone and are generally recognized to be fire resistant. Plant palette information for all trees, plants, shrubs, vines, and ground covers, including native vegetation, is required to include:
i. The common and botanical names.
ii. The maximum anticipated height.
iii. The maximum anticipated spread or canopy diameter. iv. Verification of appropriateness for the climate zone. v. Verification of appropriateness for California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) Evapotranspiration Zone 9.
vi. The water use classification as determined by the 4th Edition of Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS).

12. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation routes.

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13. Legally binding statements regarding responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zone and included in the covenants, conditions, and restrictions regarding property owner responsibility for vegetation management.

14. An application for Alternate Means and Methods for any aspect of the fire protection plan that does not conform to the applicable codes and standards.

602.4 Approval required. A fire protection plan as required by this section shall be submitted and approved in conjunction with the submittal and approval of plans for a grading or construction permit.

Approval of the fire protection plan and completion of vegetation management are required prior to grading and/or construction permits being approved.

>SECTION 603 – VEGETATION

603.1 General. Planting, propagating, and germinating of vegetation for new landscaping shall be selected to reduce vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it matures.

603.3 Landscape plans. Landscape plans shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways and provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety. Prior to landscaping or construction, landscape plans shall be submitted to the code official for any of the following:

1. Construction of a new occupiable building or an addition to an existing occupiable building.

2. Construction of an addition to an existing habitable or occupiable building.

3. Construction or placement of a new accessory structure or an addition to an existing accessory structure.

4. New vegetative landscape construction, installation, or planting.

5. Modifications to a previously approved Fire Protection Plan or defensible space landscape plan.

603.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:

1. Delineation of Combustible Exclusion Zone (Zone 0: 0-5 feet from the structure).

2. Delineation of the Fuel Modification Zone (Zone 1: 5-30 feet from the structure).

3. Delineation of the Fuel Reduction Zone (Zone 2: 30-100 feet from the structure).

4. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.

5. Identification of irrigated areas.

6. Plant legend with botanical and common names and identification of plant material symbols.

7. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot Zone 0 and Zone 1.

603.4 Vegetation. All new vegetation shall be fire-smart vegetation in accordance with this section.

Exception: Trees classified as nonfire-smart vegetation complying with Section 603.4.5.1.

To be considered fire-smart vegetation, vegetation must meet at least one of the following:

1. Be identified as fire-smart vegetation in an approved book, journal or listing from an approved organization.

2. Be identified as fire-smart vegetation by a licensed landscape architect with supporting documentation.

3. Plants considered fire-smart vegetation and approved by the local enforcing agency.

>603.4.1 Combustible Exclusion Zone 0 (0-5 feet from the structure). Combustible materials are prohibited within 5 feet from a structure, combustible projection, attached accessory structure, or a detached accessory structure within 10 feet of an occupiable building. Combustible materials that could be ignited by embers produced during a wildfire event include:

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