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1: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City Council
Deborah Robertson, Mayor Ed Scott, Council Member
Joe Baca, Jr., Mayor ProTem Shawn O’Connell, Council Member Edward Palmer, Council Member
Planning Commission
Jerry Gutierrez, Chair Frank Gonzales, Commissioner
John Peukert, Co-Chair
Dale Estvander, Commissioner Pauline Tidler, Commissioner Artist Gilbert, Commissioner Al H. Twine, Commissioner
City Staff
Michael E. Story, City Administrator Gina M. Gibson, Planning Manager Greg Lantz, Economic Development
Manager
Robb Steel, Development Services
Director
Consultants
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Acknowledgments
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION.......................................................................1-1 Project Summary .......................................................................................1-1 Project Location ................................................................................1-1 Purpose of the Specific Plan.......................................................................1-2 Relationship to Other Plans.................................................................1-2 Relationship to the EIR.......................................................................1-10 Format of the Document ............................................................................1-10 Terminology..............................................................................................1-11 Opportunities and Constraints ...................................................................1-12 Location.............................................................................................1-12 Employment ......................................................................................1-12 Rialto Goals.......................................................................................1-12 Master Plan .......................................................................................1-12 SR-210 ................................................................................................... 1-12 School................................................................................................1-13 Noise .................................................................................................1-13 Existing Uses.....................................................................................1-13 SECTION 2: RENAISSANCE ........................................................................... 2-1 Vision and Guiding Objectives.....................................................................2-l Vision ..................................................................................................2-l Guiding Objectives...............................................................................2-l Development Plan........................................................................................2-3 Functional Areas..................................................................................2-3 Build-out Potential. ..............................................................................2-5 SECTION 3: DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA..................................................... 3-1 Land Use Categories and Permitted Uses .....................................................3-1 Development Standards ...............................................................................3-7 Residential Development Standards .............................................................3-7 Detached Residential Standards............................................................3-7 Attached Residential Standards.............................................................3-7 General Residential Development Standards.......................................3-11 Parking and Loading Standards...........................................................3-14 Transportation Control Measures........................................................3-16 Open Space Provisions.......................................................................3-16 Nonconforming Uses..........................................................................3-16 Building Bulk.....................................................................................3-16 Signs..................................................................................................3-17 Table of Contents
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Sustainable Practices ............................................................................ 3-17 Pedestrian Circulation ......................................................................... 3-17 Utilities .................................................................................................. 3-17 Trash Collection and Recycling Areas ................................................ 3-18 Private Storage Areas ........................................................................... 3-18 Antennas ............................................................................................... 3-18 Garage Sales ......................................................................................... 3-19 Landscape Provisions ........................................................................... 3-19 Lighting ................................................................................................ 3-19 Detention/Drainage ............................................................................. 3-20 Home Occupations .............................................................................. 3-20 Private Drives (alleys) .......................................................................... 3-20 Business-Related Standards ........................................................................ 3-21 General Business Development Standards ........................................ 3-21 Parking and Loading ........................................................................... 3-30 Detention/Drainage ............................................................................. 3-32 Outdoor Dining ................................................................................... 3-33 Temporary Outdoor Activities ............................................................ 3-33 Antennas ............................................................................................... 3-34 Wireless Telecommunication Facilities ............................................. 3-34 Drive-Through Facilities ..................................................................... 3-35 Setbacks ................................................................................................. 3-36 Circulation ............................................................................................ 3-36 Pedestrian Safety .................................................................................. 3-36 Restrooms .............................................................................................. 3-37 Noise ..................................................................................................... 3-37 Light and Glare .................................................................................... 3-38 Maintenance ......................................................................................... 3-38 Additional Conditions ......................................................................... 3-38 Town Center Development Standards ...................................................... 3-39 Maximum Height Standard ................................................................ 3-39 Maximum Building Pad Sizes and Setbacks ..................................... 3-39 Other Uses .................................................................................................... 3-40 General Development Standards ........................................................ 3-40 Development and Design Variations ......................................................... 3-49 Nonresidential Incentives ............................................................................ 3-53 Mobility Plan ................................................................................................ 3-56 Vehicular Circulation .......................................................................... 3-56 Truck Routes ........................................................................................ 3-58 Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation ..................................................... 3-58 Transit ................................................................................................... 3-95 Parks and Open Spaces ............................................................................... 3-96 Renaissance Recreational Facilities .................................................... 3-99 Grading and Infrastructure Plans ............................................................. 3-111 Introduction ........................................................................................ 3-111 Conceptual Grading Plan .................................................................. 3-111 Renaissance Specific Plan City of Rialto • Page v
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Conceptual Water Plan ...................................................................... 3-112 Conceptual Drainage Plan ................................................................ 3-112 Conceptual Sewer Plan ...................................................................... 3-123 Dry Utilities Plan ............................................................................... 3-124 Landscape Plant Palette ............................................................................ 3-135 4: SECTION 4: DESIGN GUIDELINES .............................................................. 4-1 Community Structure Guidelines ................................................................ 4-1 Business-Related Design Guidelines .......................................................... 4-18 General Design Elements .................................................................... 4-18 Site Planning ........................................................................................ 4-18 Exterior Design..................................................................................... 4-20 Architectural Features and Accents ..................................................... 4-24 Private Parks and Open Spaces ................................................................... 4-27 Residential Design Guidelines .................................................................... 4-28 General .................................................................................................. 4-28 Menu of Residential Architectural Styles ................................................... 4-31 Residential Home Types ............................................................................. 4-48 5: SECTION 5: SIGNS .............................................................................................. 5-1 Definitions ...................................................................................................... 5-1 Design ..................................................................................................... 5-2 Materials .................................................................................................. 5-3 Location .................................................................................................. 5-3 Prohibited Signs ..................................................................................... 5-4 Sign Regulations ............................................................................................. 5-6 Directional Signs .................................................................................... 5-6 Informational Signs ................................................................................ 5-6 Regulatory Signs ..................................................................................... 5-7 Amenity Signs ......................................................................................... 5-7 Signs in the Employment and Business Center Land Use
Categories................................................................................................ 5-7 Signs in the Corporate Center, Freeway Commercial, Town Center, General Commercial, and Freeway Incubator Land
Use Categories ........................................................................................ 5-8 Residential Sign Standards .................................................................. 5-19 Temporary Signs .................................................................................. 5-19 Promotional Activity Signs .................................................................. 5-20 Tenant Responsibilities ........................................................................ 5-20 Fabrication and Installation ................................................................ 5-21 Sign Illumination ................................................................................. 5-22 Sign Maintenance ................................................................................ 5-22 Nonconformance .................................................................................. 5-23 6: SECTION 6: SUSTAINABILITY ....................................................................... 6-1 Overarching Performance Standard ............................................................. 6-1 Table of Contents
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Green Infrastructure ...................................................................................... 6-1 Landscaping ................................................................................................... 6-2 Building-Level Sustainability ....................................................................... 6-3 Building Materials .................................................................................. 6-3 Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality .................................................................. 6-4 Lighting .................................................................................................. 6-4 Building Envelope ................................................................................. 6-4 Resource Conservation .................................................................................. 6-5 Water ....................................................................................................... 6-5 Energy ..................................................................................................... 6-5 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ......................... 6-6 Transportation ........................................................................................ 6-6 7: SECTION 7: IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................. 7-1 Administration ............................................................................................... 7-1 Responsibility .......................................................................................... 7-1 Applicability ............................................................................................ 7-1 Interpretations ........................................................................................ 7-1 Specific Plan Amendment ..................................................................... 7-2 Severability .............................................................................................. 7-3 Boundaries of Land Use Categories ..................................................... 7-3 EDC Review Procedure ......................................................................... 7-3 Transfer of Units .................................................................................... 7-3 Phasing, Capital Improvements, and Maintenance .................................... 7-4 Infrastructure Improvements ................................................................ 7-4 Development Phasing ............................................................................ 7-4 Maintenance ........................................................................................... 7-5 Financing Strategies ............................................................................... 7-9 A: APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................. A-1 B: APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS ..................... B-1 C: APPENDIX C: DEVELOPMENT TRACKING SYSTEM .............................. C-1 D: APPENDIX D: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.............................. D-1 E: APPENDIX E: REVISED RIALTO AIRPORT SPECIFIC PLAN .................. E-1 F: APPENDIX F: PLANNING AREAS AND ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBERS .............................................................................................................. F-1 G: APPENDIX G: ADOPTING ORDINANCE .....................................................G-1 Renaissance Specific Plan City of Rialto • Page vii
LIST OF FIGURES
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Regional Location........................................................................... 1-3 Local Vicinity ................................................................................. 1-5 Planning Areas and Parcels............................................................ 1-7 Illustrative Conceptual Plan........................................................... 2-7 Land Use Diagram ......................................................................... 2-9 Original Approved Land Use Diagram ........................................2-1l Conceptual Site Plan for Renaissance Marketplace (PA
101 & 104) .................................................................................... 3-41 Conceptual Site Plan for PA 108a.................................................3-43 Vehicular Circulation Plan........................................................... 3-59 Renaissance Parkway.................................................................... 3-61 Modified Renaissance Parkway.....................................................3-63 Alder Avenue................................................................................ 3-65 Baseline Road ·······························································3-67 Ayala Drive................................................................................... 3-69 Secondary Arterial (Casmalia St.)................................................ 3-71 Secondary Arterials (Modified) (Miro Way and Locust
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Figure 3-30 Conceptual Gas Plan .................................................................... 3-129 Figure 3-31 Conceptual Telephone Plan ........................................................ 3-131 Figure 3-32 Conceptual Cable Plan................................................................. 3-133 Figure 4-1 Entries and Monuments ................................................................... 4-3 Figure 4-2 Community Arrival Marker ............................................................. 4-5 Figure 4-3 Community Marker .......................................................................... 4-5 Figure 4-4 Neighborhood Entry Marker ........................................................... 4-7 Figure 4-5 Community Gateway ....................................................................... 4-7 Figure 4-6 Conceptual Town Center Entry Landscaping ............................... 4-9 Figure 4-7 Conceptual Town Center Monument Lanscaping ........................ 4-9 Figure 4-8 Town Center Monument ............................................................... 4-11 Figure 4-9 Town Center Plaza Concept ......................................................... 4-13 Figure 5-1 Off-Site Signs .................................................................................. 5-11 Figure 5-2 Town Center Signage ..................................................................... 5-13 Figure 7-1 Phasing Plan ..................................................................................... 7-7
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 2-1 Statistical Data ................................................................................ 2-13 Table 3-1 Land Use Categories ........................................................................ 3-2 Table 3-2 General Permitted Uses ................................................................... 3-5 Table 3-3 Development Standards – Detached Residential Uses .................. 3-8 Table 3-4 Development Standards – Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Residential Uses ...................................................... 3-10 Table 3-5 Development Standards –Business and Commercial Uses ......... 3-23 Table 3-6 Parking Standards ........................................................................... 3-30 Table 3-7 Temporary Uses .............................................................................. 3-33 Table 3-8 Development Standards – Open Space and Recreation Uses .................................................................................................. 3-40 Table 3-9 Development and Design Variations ............................................ 3-49 Table 3-10 Density Bonus Incentives for Lot Consolidations ........................ 3-54 Table 3-10 Open Space Summary .................................................................... 3-96 Table 7-1 Ownership and Maintenance Plan .................................................. 7-6 Renaissance Specific Plan
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Project Summary
Renaissance is designed as a master-planned community on approximately 1,450 acres that will contain a variety of logistics, employment, business, shopping, as well as residential, and community facilities that are integrated by open spaces and amenities.
The Renaissance Specific Plan serves as the long-range plan for the development of Renaissance and the guide to all future development proposals within the Specific Plan area. This Specific Plan provides detailed text and exhibits describing the various land uses, amenities, and infrastructure improvements envisioned for the community. This document will guide the build-out of the property in a manner consistent with City and state policies and standards to assure that the various community elements identified in the Specific Plan will be developed in a coordinated manner.
Project Location
As shown in Figure 1-1, Regional Location, Renaissance is situated in the westerncentral portion of the City of Rialto. Rialto lies in the western San Bernardino Valley, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and 103 miles north of San Diego. The City is bordered on the northeast by unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County, Lytle Creek, and the Cities of San Bernardino and Colton; on the west by the City of Fontana and unincorporated San Bernardino; on the south by the City of Colton and unincorporated San Bernardino County.
As shown in Figure 1-2, Local Vicinity, the project site is generally bounded on the north by Casmalia Street, on the south by Baseline Road, on the east by Ayala Drive, and on the west by Tamarind Avenue.
Renaissance is ideally situated to take advantage of regional transportation facilities, namely State Route 210 (SR-210), which runs through the northern portion of the project site. Primary access to Renaissance will be from SR-210 interchanges at Alder and Ayala Drives. Baseline Road, Miro Way, Walnut Street, Easton Street, and Casmalia Street provide the main east–west access within the site. Alder Avenue, Locust Avenue, Linden Avenue, and Ayala Drive provide the main north–south access.
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Purpose of the Specific Plan
As provided for in state law, a specific plan is a regulatory document that provides standards and criteria for the development of a particular geographic area. California Government Code, Sections 65450 through 65454, establishes the authority to adopt a specific plan, identifies the required contents of a specific plan, and mandates consistency with the general plan. In addition to the state requirements, the City of Rialto Municipal Code, Chapter 18.78 Specific Plans, describes the purpose, requirements, regulations, and procedures for preparation of a specific plan in the City.
The Renaissance Specific Plan establishes the planning concept, design and development guidelines, administrative procedures, and implementation measures necessary to achieve the orderly and compatible development of Renaissance. It is also intended to maintain consistency with and carry out the goals, objectives, and policies of the City of Rialto General Plan.
Relationship to Other Plans
General Plan
The California Government Code states that a “specific plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan, and further, that it may not be adopted or amended unless found to be consistent with the General Plan.” In addition, per Section 18.78.070 of the Municipal Code, all specific plans must be in conformance with the various elements, goals, objectives, and policies of the City’s General Plan, addressed in Appendix B of this document.
As a part of the adoption of the Renaissance Specific Plan, the General Plan map and text will be amended to include the Specific Plan Overlay land use designation.
The Specific Plan Overlay is a prefix that identifies the existence of a specific plan and allows the base land use designation to closely conform to the existing General Plan land use categories, yet accommodates differences in density and land use types. The overlay allows the land uses to be tailored to reflect the unique characteristics of the site and expand upon the City’s General Plan land use categories.
Future subdivisions, building permits, and public works projects must be consistent with the Specific Plan (Government Code Sections 65455, 66473.5, 65860, and 65401). All projects that are found to be consistent with this Specific Plan will likewise be deemed consistent with the City’s General Plan.
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Municipal Code
The Renaissance Specific Plan works in conjunction with the City of Rialto Municipal Code. The Renaissance Specific Plan provides the detailed development standards, design guidelines, and development parameters unique to Renaissance; however, unless specifically stated in the Specific Plan, both the provisions of the City of Rialto Municipal Code and the Vision and Guiding Objectives of this Specific Plan shall be used to guide decisions.
Rialto Airport Specific Plan
Prior to the adoption of the Renaissance Specific Plan, Renaissance was located entirely within the existing Rialto Airport Specific Plan. The Rialto Airport Specific Plan was adopted in 1997, encompassed 3,100 acres, and was intended to provide a long-term strategy for the development of the airport and surrounding area.
However, at the December 6, 2005 City Council meeting, the City adopted resolutions declaring the intent to relocate the Rialto Airport operations to other nearby facilities. With the closure of the Rialto Airport, major assumptions and portions of the Rialto Airport Specific Plan became obsolete. Through the Renaissance Specific Plan process, the text and graphics of the Rialto Airport Specific Plan will be amended to omit the 1,439 acres comprising Renaissance (see Appendix E).
The remainder of the Rialto Airport Specific Plan continues to regulate the areas outside of the Renaissance Specific Plan.
Zoning Map
Through the adoption of the Renaissance Specific Plan in 2010, the Zoning Map was amended to reflect the zoning of the site as Specific Plan. Subsequent Amendments to the Specific Plan land uses does not require a concurrent amendment to the Zoning Map.
History of the Renaissance Specific Plan
The Renaissance Specific Plan was adopted November 23, 2010 by the City of Rialto Ordinance #1478, and The City of Rialto General Plan was updated January 11, 2011 by Ordinance #1479. Due to changing market conditions, a Specific Plan revision was adopted for Renaissance on________ by Ordinance #______________.
Since the Specific Plan was approved, the following factors have occurred, causing revisions to the site area:
1.An accurate site survey was conducted which changed the boundary and site area.
2.The drainage channel area was omitted, reducing the site area.
3.A portion of the existing Jerry Eaves park has been added to the Specific Plan area.
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Relationship to the EIR
The purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is to inform decision makers, staff, and the public about the potential environmental impacts of development. Compliance with CEQA requires that a project be evaluated for potential impacts before being approved. Further, the state adopted a policy “that the public agencies should not approve projects as proposed if there are feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures available that would substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of such projects.” Adoption of a specific plan is a project subject to CEQA. As such, an environmental impact report (EIR) has been prepared to analyze and disclose the significant environmental impacts of the Renaissance Specific Plan. The EIR is incorporated into this Specific Plan by reference and is attached separately.
Format of the Document
The Renaissance Specific Plan is divided into the following sections:
Section 1: Introduction. This section provides the definition of and authority to prepare a specific plan, the format of the document, and a description of the location, opportunities, and constraints of Renaissance.
Section 2: Renaissance. This section describes the vision and objectives of the project, the development concept, the land use plan, and build-out statistics.
Section 3: Development Criteria. This section provides the detailed descriptions of the land use plan, land use categories, development standards, statistical data, circulation plan, open space plan, utility and infrastructure plans, and landscape plant palette.
Section 4: Design Guidelines. This section directs the type, style, and design of development in Renaissance.
Section 5: Signage Guidelines. This section addresses the physical development of signage in Renaissance.
Section 6: Sustainability. This section describes opportunities and guidelines for environmentally sustainable development within Renaissance.
Section 7: Implementation. This section contains the provisions for development processing, the development administration system, and the phasing program for the Renaissance Specific Plan.
Appendices. The Appendices contain the definitions, general plan consistency analysis, development tracking system, and amended land use plans for the Rialto Airport Specific Plan. The water, drainage, and sewer master plans and environmental impact report are contained under separate covers.
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Terminology
Numerous statements occur in this plan in the form of policies, standards, and guidelines that define action expectations to successfully implement the plan. The following terms clarify the level of commitment intended in the plan and reflect the expectation or desired outcome. The use of each term in a particular policy or action is a deliberate application of these definitions.
Shall. This type of policy will always be followed. Shall represents an absolute commitment to the guidance expressed in the policy. (Similar action words:
require, enforce, must, ensure)
Should. This type of policy will be followed in most cases; exceptions or degrees of implementation are acceptable with valid reasons. When reviewing proposed projects for compliance with this Specific Plan, City Staff will evaluate the applicability of these types of policies and provide direction/recommendations through the appropriate application process. (Similar action words: may) Allow. Permit someone else’s initiative and support it unless there is a very good reason not to. When reviewing proposed projects for compliance with this Specific Plan, City Staff will evaluate the applicability of these types of policies and provide direction/recommendations through the appropriate application process. (Similar action words: permit)
Restrict. This type of policy sets specified limits within which action and/or implementation will occur. When reviewing proposed projects for compliance with this Specific Plan, City Staff will evaluate the applicability of these types of policies and provide direction/recommendations through the appropriate application process. (Similar action words: control, limit, contain) Prohibit. This type of policy requires steps to actively prevent a specified condition or decision from occurring. (Similar action words: forbid, ban) Other terminology may appear in certain policy statements. These terms are to be interpreted according to their similarity to the appropriate term described above.
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Opportunities and Constraints
The following is a summary of the significant opportunities and constraints that were present at the time of the writing of this document.
Location
Renaissance is strategically located in Rialto on regionally significant transportation corridors including SR-210, Baseline Road, Alder Avenue and Ayala Drive. Given its location, Renaissance acts as a gateway into Rialto and should be designed to be identifiable by those traveling on the freeway.
Employment
Given its location, Renaissance represents a significant opportunity to attract business and employment uses that can diversify the City’s employment base and improve its jobs to housing balance.
Rialto Goals
Renaissance is a large, semi-vacant site with enormous development potential.
Renaissance represents Rialto’s most significant opportunity to gain regional exposure and improve its employment base. The City has long realized this fact and has made Renaissance a priority in their long-term planning. Accordingly, the City of Rialto has played the key role in laying the foundation for the acquisition and development of the site.
Master Plan
Because of its size and location, Renaissance will be master planned in an efficient and creative manner to optimize its opportunities and minimize its constraints.
Accordingly, instead of developing in a piece-meal fashion, Renaissance can be woven together by a system of mobility and aesthetic treatments that make it unique and identifiable. In addition, Renaissance can be designed with amenities in ideal locations so it is a destination and a desirable place to live and work.
SR-210
SR-210 is the most significant gateway into Renaissance, as well as Rialto. It provides regional visibility and immediate access from Alder Avenue and Ayala Drive. Renaissance can benefit from the proximity to and visibility provided by SR210.
SR-210 is located approximately 30 feet below grade through Renaissance, which provides a noise buffer and reduces the freeway’s visual impact yet maintains visual exposure for businesses.
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SECTION 2: RENAISSANCE
This section describes the vision and development concept for Renaissance.
Vision and Guiding Objectives
Vision
Renaissance will be an integrated community of various housing types, closely linked to employment, retail, recreation, and services, and schools that offers:
Variety. Renaissance will be a major node for shopping, services and employment, and provide a range of housing options all in close proximity.
Flexible Business Options. Renaissance will offer a unique blend of professional offices, light industrial, research and development, business park, and retail commercial uses, which take advantage of the adjacent SR-210 and complement the existing uses, to help build a robust, employment-based economy in Rialto.
A Range of Lifestyle Choices. Renaissance accommodates a mix of residential housing types that serve a range of lifestyles, including first-time buyers, young singles and couples, families, empty-nesters, and seniors. Accordingly, Renaissance accommodates residential choices ranging from detached residential homes, smalllot detached homes, contemporary townhouses, and condominiums.
Community. Renaissance will be focused on the community. Renaissance offers open spaces, paseos, walkable streets, proximity of uses, strategically located recreational facilities, and a desirable package of amenities so residents and visitors will be encouraged to enjoy the outdoors. In this manner, Renaissance will facilitate walk-to-work/shop opportunities and engender a sense of community and identity.
Guiding Objectives
To achieve the vision, the following guiding objectives are fundamental to Renaissance.
Quality of Life. Renaissance will include an array of services and amenities such as employment and retail opportunities, a school, distinctive neighborhood identity, community facilities, and active and passive parks. Community interaction will be promoted to fulfill a high quality of life for employees, residents, and visitors.
Employment Opportunities. Renaissance will enhance the City's existing job base through the creation of a broad range of employment and career opportunities.
Renaissance accommodates a mixture
of retail, entertainment, office, R&D,
medical, light industrial, light
manufacturing, assembly, distribution,
and manufacturing uses in a
professional setting.
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Balance. Renaissance will provide a mix of commercial, business, educational, recreational, and residential uses that will enable residents to live, play, work, and shop in one community.
Community Design. Renaissance will have clear community and neighborhood identity created by design and architectural treatments and rich landscaping patterns, streetscape, signage, and amenities.
Recreation. Renaissance will provide areas for active and passive recreation that are accessible by an integrated pedestrian system.
Economic Viability. Renaissance will accommodate a variety of land uses that will provide a range of lifestyle and employment options to meet the needs of the economy. The Specific Plan standards will allow flexibility to best meet market demand at the time of development.
Housing Opportunities. Renaissance will accommodate a wide variety of housing types, densities, and designs that provide living opportunities for a broad range of income levels and lifestyles and responds to both local and regional housing demands.
New District. Renaissance will be a new, dynamic district within Rialto that will enhance the City’s visibility, housing stock, and employment base.
Renaissance provides an array of
community amenities, such as
neighborhood parks, which add to the
identity of the place and enhance the
quality of life for residents and visitors.
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Development Plan
As conceptually shown in Figure 2-1, Renaissance is an integrated community of various housing typesclosely linked to employment,retail,recreation, and services, and schools. Renaissance accommodates 17.5 million buildable square feet of business and commercial uses (6.9 million square feet of which is existing and expected to remain), ,1,279 residential units, one school, two community parks (one of which is existing), one existing community park and multiple neighborhood parks all located in close proximity.
Renaissance provides rich employment and shopping opportunities and accommodates nearly eight jobs for every housing unit within the Specific Plan.
Shopping and employment are located along SR-210 and major roadways, such as Baseline Road, Alder Avenue, Renaissance Parkway, Ayala Drive, and Casmalia Street. The increased employment opportunities improve the City’s jobs-to-housing balance and the proximity of jobs-to-housing provides walk-to-work/shop opportunities. Residential units are situated within a quarter mile of shopping, employment, educational, and recreational uses to facilitate walking, bicycle riding, offer the opportunity to live and work in the community, reduce vehicular trips, and contribute to an improved level of health and wellness.
The array of housing types envisioned within the residential enclave accommodates a range of lifestyles. Renaissance accommodates residential products such as singlefamily detached, small-lot detached residences, duplexes, triplexes,stacked flats, and courtyard clusters. This multitude of residential products serves a wide segment of the market, from singles, young couples, and first-time homebuyers to move-up buyers. To accommodate the intended array of housing types, the allowable residential density in Renaissance is mixed, ranging from 3 to 35 units per acre.
Renaissance also offers a variety of community amenities, including a clubhouse, neighborhood parks, and a multi-use trail, and a school.
Functional Areas
Renaissance can generally be divided into three functional areas: Freeway Commerce, Community Commerce, and the Village, as detailed below.
Freeway Commerce
Generally located along SR-210, Miro Way, and Baseline Road between Alder and Linden Avenues, the Freeway Commerce area acts as a business-oriented corridor and commercial gateway into Rialto.
Intended to strengthen the jobs-housing balance in the City and be a regional employment and shopping area, the Freeway Commerce area accommodates uses that are compatible with a freeway and benefit from freeway visibility and/or accessibility.
An assortment of amenities and
employment opportunities, such as
this conceptual illustration of the
corporate offices, are provided within
walking distance of the residents of
Renaissance.
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Examples of uses accommodated in
the Freeway Commerce area.
The uses along the southern edge of SR-210 typically include retail centers and office complexes. The Town Center, which is located west of the intersection of Ayala Drive and Renaissance Parkway, accommodates an array of commercial uses.
It is connected and integrated with the residential community by pedestrian and vehicular linkages as well as proximity, which facilitate walk-to-shop opportunities.
The corporate office center is envisioned as an intense office center, reinforcing the business corridor gateway into Rialto, maximizing freeway visibility, and strengthening the surrounding commercial uses. The uses at the intersection of Renaissance Parkway and Alder Avenue are retail and entertainment related. Further south of SR-210, the land uses are focused on employment generating uses such as manufacturing, light industrial, distribution, and warehousing.
The area north of SR-210 accommodates larger buildings such as offices, furniture showrooms, automobile and boat sales, floor and tile showrooms, as well as light industrial and business park uses.
Community Commerce Generally located along Ayala Drive and Baseline Road west of Alder Avenue, the Community Commerce area reinforces the community-oriented businesses and provides a southern gateway into Rialto.
The Community Commerce area is intended to strengthen the jobs-housing balance in the City and provide local employment and services. At the major intersections of Baseline Road with Ayala Drive and Alder Avenue, the Community Commerce area accommodates light industrial, professional office, and storage uses as well as retail uses that serve the local community such as convenience retail, and restaurants.
There are several existing conforming uses located in this area, mostly near the intersection of Baseline Road and Ayala Drive. These uses are expected to remain and are accommodated within the Specific Plan.
Village
Located south of Renaissance Parkway between Linden Avenue and Ayala Drive, the Village area is the residential enclave consisting of several unique neighborhoods, one school, two community parks park, several neighborhood parks, and a multi-use trail.
As currently envisioned, the school is located on the southern edge of the community; however, the school site may be relocated within the Village depending upon negotiations with the school district and in response to the California Department of Education requirements.
The Village also includes a new 20-acre public park. The public park is envisioned to be an active park that may include soccer and baseball fields, basketball courts, turfed play areas, and shaded picnic structures. The park is positioned so that it provides access to both residents and employees. Within the Village, there are approximately 1,279 (if Planning Area 132 is built as residential, as discussed below), Renaissance Specific Plan City of Rialto • Page 2-5
the total units will increase to 1,302) residences organized around parks and private recreation areas,whichwill be a significant amenity of Renaissance.The recreation areas will provide space for amenities such as a pool, spa, fireplace and picnic area, a tennis court, or children’s wading pool.
Build-out Potential
The land use plan for Renaissance is shown on Figure 2-2,Land Use Diagram. Table 2-1 provides a detailed breakdown of the build-out levels of Renaissance. Build-out may be less than what is shown on Table 2-1, but it may not exceed them without prior approval from the City and appropriate environmental analysis.
Land Use Modifications
Given that Renaissance will build out overseveral years and under different owners, modifications to the land plan can be expected to respond to changes in roadway alignments, right-of-way widths, physical realities, density transfers, and new product types. In addition, it is not certain that the school district will choose to develop a school within Renaissance or in the location shown on Figure 2-2. In either event, the underlying land use shallrevert to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use category, which can accept the transfer of residential units from other areas of the Specific Plan.The schoolmay be relocated to any residential land use category within Renaissance. Modifications to the land use plan and specific plan are discussed in Section 7, Implementation. Planning Area 106 contains underground utilitieswithinwhat -wasformerly theLaurelAvenue right-of-way. .
Planning Area 132 contains an existing employment use,with the option to become Low Density Residential (LDR). Should Planning Area 132 become Low Density Residential, the total number of future units shall increase as noted in Table 2-1.
Planning Areas 17 and 80 may develop under the Employment or General Commercial land use categories. Planning Area 103 may develop under the Employment or Town Center land use categories. Planning Area 123 is designated as a General Commercial land use with an Employment Overlay with a Residential Overlay with the option to become Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) and can accept the transfer of residential units from other areas of the Specific Plan, as describedin Section 6, Implementation.
Examples of the types of residential
uses envisioned in the Village.
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Figure 2-1 Illustrative Conceptual Plan
NOTE: This drawing is an artist’s interpretation, for illustrative purposes only, which may change from time-to-time as a result of economic, social, regulatory, aesthetic, or other relevant circumstances the Developer may consider, or that the City may appropriately bring to the Developer’s attention. A final depiction of the project will be presented when all final city approvals are received.
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Fitzgerald Ave
Maple AveLaurel Ave
Tamarind Ave
Palmetto Ave
Walnut St Alder Ave
Locust Ave
Linden Ave
Ayala Dr
Renaissanc
e
Pkwy
Casmalia St
Baseline Rd
MiroWay
Lieske Dr
210 210
210 Easton St
Figure 2-2 Land Use Diagram
(Renaissance Specific Plan Amendment)
LEGEND Low Densi
ty Residential - 3-8 du/ac (Target 8)
Medium Density Residential - 8-14 du/ac (Target 12.5)
Medium High Density Residential - 14-20 du/ac (Target 16 ) High Density Residential - 20-35 du/ac (Target 25)
Town Center - .25 FAR
General Commercial - .25 FAR
Freeway Commercial - .23 FAR
Freeway Incubator - .23 FAR
Corporate Center - .30 FAR
Business Center - .5 FAR
Employment - .4 FAR
Schools Utilities/
Public Facilities
Public Park
Private Rec. Center
Commercial Overlay
Existing Uses to Remain (Existing uses as of April 2016) Residential Overlay
Employment Overlay
Designated Park Overlay
NOTES: 1. The boundaries of the land use
designations are approximate
and generally follow streets and
property lines. Minor changes in
boundary alignment and location are
permissible as described in Section 6,
Implementation.
2. The transfer of residential units and
square footage in the Business Center
land use categories is allowed as
described in Section 6, Implementation.
3. If the school is relocated or if the school
district chooses not to develop a school
within Renaissance, then the underlying
land use shall revert to the Medium
High Density Residential (MHDR) land
use designation and can accept the
transfer of residential units from other
in Section 6, Implementation.
4. See city zoning code for nonconforming uses.
Residential it will be calculated at 8 du/
ac for a total of 23 dwelling units.
6. Existing uses noted based on approved
7. intersection.
of Town Center, and it was analyzed
purposes. Subsequent analysis
analysis
if Employment Overlay is
is required
implemented.
9. PA 123 is designated as a General
Commercial land use with a Residential
Overlay with the option to become
Medium High Density Residential (MHDR)
and can accept the transfer of residential
units from other areas of the Specific Plan,
as described in Section 6, Implementation.
20A
Corporate Center
6.4 ac
.3 FAR
20B
Business Center
7.0 ac
.5 FAR
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Figure 2-3 (Approved land use diagram from the Renaissance Specific Plan adopted 11/23/2010 by the City of Rialto Ordinance #1478 ) Renaissance Specic Plan
3 Figure 2-2 Land Use Diagram
LEGEND
NOTES:
1. The boundaries of the land use
designations are approximate
and generally follow streets and
property lines. Minor changes
in boundary alignment and
location are permissible
as described in Section 7,
Implementation.
2. The transfer of residential
units is allowed as described in
Section 7, Implementation.
3. If the school is relocated or
if the school district chooses
not to develop a school
within Renaissance, then the
underlying land use shall
revert to the Medium Density
Residential (MDR) land use
designation and can accept
the transfer of residential units
from other areas of the Specific
Plan, as described in Section 7,
Implementation.
4. Planning Area 55 can either
develop as residential or
general commercial.
5. Parcels within Planning Area
5 may develop under the
uses and standards of the
Employment land use category.
6. Planning Area 81 is developed
as a parking lot for the Jerry
Eaves Park.
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Table 2-1
Statistical Data
Land Use Total Acres2
Future Uses 1 Existing Uses Expected to Remain
Acres2
Target
Density/
FAR 3
Total Sq.
Ft.
Total
Units4 Jobs 5 Pop.6 Acres2 Sq. Ft.7 Jobs5
Residential Uses
Low Density
Residential (LDR) 11 50.5 50.5 8 du/ac 404 1,252
Medium Density
Residential (MDR) 29.0 29.0 12.5 du/ac 363 1,124
Medium High
Density Residential
(MHDR) 19.5 19.5 16 du/ac 312 967
High Density
Residential (HDR)9 8.0 8.0 25 du/ac 200 620
Business Uses
Town Center (TC) 9 71.9 71.9 0.25 FAR 782,994 1,566
Corporate Center 19.7
26.7 19.7
26.7 0.75 FAR 643,599872,293
1,287
1,745
Business Center
215.4
194.6
187.6
215.5
194.7
187.7
0.50 FAR
4,692,719
4,240,566
4,085,928
1,877
1,696
1,635
132.8 2,646,200 1,058
Freeway Commercial 38.6 38.6 0.25 FAR 420,356 841
Employment 9, 11, 12, 13 438
441.4
179.2
182.6 0.40 FAR 3,122,3813,181,635
1,436
1,463 258.8 4,217,825 1,940
Freeway Incubator8 85.9 85.9
0.25 –0.35
FAR 1,233,842 1,197
General Commercial 12
16.5 6.2
12.7 2.4 0.25 FAR 138,30326,136
276
52 3.8 14,880 30
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Table 2-1
Statistical Data
Land Use Total Acres2
Future Uses 1 Existing Uses Expected to Remain
Acres2
Target
Density/
FAR 3
Total
Sq. Ft.
Total
Units 4 Jobs 5 Pop.6 Acres2 Sq. Ft.7 Jobs5
Other Uses
School 10 0
13.0 0
13.0 0
50 Public Parks13 29.3
45.9 3.4
20.0 25.9 NA NA
Private Parks /
Recreation Center 2.5 2.5
Buffer / Slope 4.8 4.8
Utilities 13 0 12.9 NA NA
ROW 273.3 273.3
Totals 1450.6 1,016.4 11,034,194
10,605,378
1,279 8,480
8,152
8,549
3,963 434.2 6,878,905 3,029
1 Does not include existing uses that are anticipated to remain unchanged. 2 Acreage is provided as net, which is everything between the major road rights-of-way (excluding local roads). 3 Target density/FAR is used to determine buildout of the Specific Plan. 4 As noted in Section 7, Implementation, residential units may be transferred within Renaissance. 5 Jobs Assumptions: (1) 500 square feet per employee in the Town Center, Freeway Commercial, Corporate Center, and General Commercial land use categories; (2) 1,000 square feet per employee in the Freeway Incubator land use categories (5% of the square footage of these uses is assumed to be in buildings exceeding 100,000 square feet where a 2,500 square feet per employee factor was used); (3) 2,500 square feet per employee in the Business Center land use category; (4) 2,174 square feet per employee in the Employment land use category (4) the school is assumed to accommodate 50 employees. 6 Based upon City direction, for purposes of this specific plan a factor of 3.1 persons per household is utilized for all units. 7 Existing square footage has been estimated from the footprint of existing buildings and from approved plans of recently constructed buildings. 8 See Figure 2-2, Land Use Diagram, for the location of the various FARs within the land use category. 9 Planning Area 103 may develop underthe Employment or Town Center land use categories. For purposes of estimating the buildout, it has been assumed that this area will develop as aTown Center use. 10 It is not certain that the school district will choose to develop a school within Renaissance or in the location shown on Figure 2-2. In either event, the underlying land use shall revert to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use category, which can accept the transfer of residential units from other areas of the Specific Plan. The school may be relocated to any residential land use category within Renaissance. Modifications to the land use plan and specific plan are discussed in Section 7, Implementation. Planning Area 123 retains the option to become Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) and can accept the transfer of residential units from other areas of the Specific Plan, as described in Section 6 of the RSPA 11 Planning Area 132 contains an existing Employment use. Upon redevelopment, it may be converted to the Low Density Residential (LDR) land use category. For purposes of estimating the buildout, it has been assumed that this area will retain its existing Employment use. Should the land use designation be converted to Low Density Residential, the total number of Future Units shall increase by 8 du/ac for a total of 23 additional units, while 17,202 Sq. Ft. of existing Employment shall be removed. 12 Planning Areas 17 and 80 may develop under the Employment or General Commercial land use categories. For purposes of estimating the buildout, it has been assumed that these areas will develop as Employment uses. 13 Planning Area 133 may develop under the Employment or Public Parkland use categories. For the purposes of estimating the buildout, it has been calculated as though this are a will develop as Public Park.
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SECTION 3: DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
This section includes land use categories, permitted uses, and development standards that are intended to shape the physical form of Renaissance. In addition, it includes the mobility plan, parks and open space plan, preliminary grading plan, and infrastructure plans.
Land Use Categories and
Permitted Uses
The Renaissance Specific Plan contains 20 18 different land use categories, including 4 residential categories, and 7 business categories. Table 3-1, Land Use Categories, provides a description of each land use category.
Table 3-2, Permitted Uses, lists the uses permitted within each land use category.
For each land use category, uses are allowed by right (permitted), conditionally upon the approval of a conditional development permit, or prohibited. The inclusion of any uses not expressly listed shall be subject to the discretion of the Director of Development Services and/or Planning Commission using the Vision and Guiding Objectives of this Specific Plan as a guide.
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Table 3-2
General Permitted Uses
Legend: Permitted (P), Conditional Development Permit (D), Prohibited (X) Use 1, 2
LDR MDR MHDR HDR TC CC FC GC EMP 5
BC FI 5
S 4
PP PRC PP/P U
Residential Uses
Congregate care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and convalescent homes X X D D X X X X X X X X X X X X
Day child care facility,
6 or fewer children (Must conform with state law) P P P X X X X X X X X X X X X X Day child care facility,
7 to 12 children (Must conform with state law) D D D D X X X X X X X X X X X X Multifamily attached dwellings X P P P X X X X X X X P 4 X X X X Single-family attached dwellings X P P P X X X X X X X P 4 X X X X Single-family detached dwellings P P P X X X X X X X X P 4 X X X X Recreational Uses
clubhouse P P P P X X X X X X X X P P P X
Open spaces/parks P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Paseos (including bicycles and pedestrian paths) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Swimming pool/spa P P P P P P X X X X X P P P P X
Accessory Uses
Antennae, vertical/satellite dish (for telecommunications tower, see Other Uses below) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Patio/gazebo P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P X
Commercial recreational vehicle and boat storage (no hookup) 7 X X X X X X X X D D X X X X X X Office Uses
Administrative and professional offices/services (e.g. medical, doctors, physical therapy, chiropractic, financial planners, banks, insurance, real estate, architects)
X X X X P P P P P P P X X X X X
Vehicle Related Uses
Auto/boat parts sales (new and used) X X X X D X P P P X P X X X X X Auto/boat repair, major (e.g., bodywork, engine and drive train, painting) X X X X X X X X D X X X X X X X Auto repair, minor (e.g., oil change, tire, tune-ups, brakes) X X X X D X D D P X D X X X X X Car, RV, truck, boat sales (new and used) X X X X X X D X D X P X X X X X Car washes X X X X D X D D D X D X X X X X
Service stations X X X X D X D D X X D X X X X X
Vehicle/boat leasing/rental X X X X X X X X D X P X X X X X Stereo installation 6 X X X X D X D D P X P X X X X X
Industrial Uses
Assembly 7 X X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X
Light industrial 7 X X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X
Light Manufacturing 7 X X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X
Recycling facilities 3 X X X X X X X X D D X X X X X X
Transportation/distribution X X X X X X X X P P X X X X X X Warehousing 7 X X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X
Wholesales X X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X
Welding and related uses 7 X X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X Eating, Drinking Establishments
Catering establishments X X X X P X X X P X P X X X X X Restaurants, deli, sandwich shops, donut shops, juice bars, bakeries, coffee shops, cafes (less than 12 fixed seats) X X X X P P P P P X P X X X X X Restaurants, sit-down with no drive-through 8 X X X X P P P P P X P X X X X X Restaurants, with drive-through 8 X X X X D X D D P X D X X X X X Entertainment
Adult entertainment X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Amusement parks (e.g. water parks, miniature golf) X X X X X X X X X X D X X X X X Auditoriums, convention halls, concert halls, movie and concert theaters, performing art venues X X X X P D P D X X X X X X X X
Bars/lounges X X X X D D D D X X D X X X X X
Banquet halls X X X X X D D D X X D X X X X X
Billiards/bowling X X X X D X D D X X X X X X X X
Commercial sports facilities (e.g., batting cages and indoor golf) X X X X D D D X D X D X X X X X Night clubs X X X X D D D D X X D X X X X X
Indoor recreation (e.g. paint ball, laser-tag, slot car racing, go-cart racing) X X X X D D D D X X D X X X X X Video arcades X X X X D X D D X X X X X X X X
Financial
Banks, credit unions X X X X P P P P X X X X X X X X
Finance related offices (e.g. financial planners, stock brokers, financial advisors, insurance, real estate) X X X X P P P P P P P X X X X X Check-cashing, pay-day advance, pawn shops X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Development Criteria
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Table 3-2
General Permitted Uses
Legend: Permitted (P), Conditional Development Permit (D), Prohibited (X) Use 1, 2
LDR MDR MHDR HDR TC CC FC GC EMP 5
BC FI 5
S 4
PP PRC PP/P U
Medical/Health
Acupuncture/acupressure/massage X X X X D X D D X X X X X X X X Blood banks X X X X X X X X D X X X X X X X
Health clinics (walk-in, urgent care, minute care) X X X X D D D X X X X X X X X X Hospitals X X X X D D D X X X X X X X X X
Medical Equipment and Supplies X X X X P X P X P X P X X X X X Medical Offices (doctors, dentists, chiropractic, physical therapy) X X X X P P P P P P P X X X X X Outpatient surgery X X X X X P P X X X D X X X X X
Personal Services
Barber/beauty/nail shops/day spas X X X X P P P P P X X X X P X X Dance schools/karate studios X X X X P X P P P X P X X P X X Dry cleaners X X X X P P P P P X X X X X X X
Health/athletic clubs X X X X P P P P X X P X X X X X
Laundromats (self-serve) X X X X X X X P X X X X X X X X Tattoo Parlors/ body-piercing studios X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Tailor/shoe repair X X X X P P P P P X P X X X X X
Retail Commercial Uses
Convenience stores/market X X X X D D D D X X D X X X X X Drug stores (< 2,000 sq. ft. and no drive-through) X X X X P P P P X X P X X X X X Drug stores (> 2,000 sq. ft. and/or with drive-through) X X X X P X P D X X P X X X X X Flower/gift shops X X X X P P P P X X X X X X X X
General merchandise (e.g. clothing, department stores, electronics, art, books, photography, discount stores, music, and supermarkets) X X X X P X P P X X X X X X X X Home improvements stores (CDP required for outdoor displays of lumber, garden, and nursery items) X X X X P X P X X X P X X X X X Liquor stores X X X X D X D D X X X X X X X X
Nurseries/garden supplies X X X X P X P X P P P X X X X X Office equipment/supplies X X X X P P P X P X P X X X X X Secondhand stores/thrift shops/pawn shops X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Service Commercial Uses
Cleaning/janitorial X X X X X X X X P X P X X X X X
Copy centers/postal service centers/blueprinting X X X X P P P P P X P X X X X X Equipment rental/sales/service yard (only north of 210 Freeway) X X X X X X X X D X D X X X X X Laboratories (e.g., film, medical, dental, R&D, etc.) X X X X P P P X P X P X X X X X Lodging X X X X D D D X X X D X X X X X
Misc. repairs/service, indoor only (service of clocks, jewelry, vacuums, electronic equipment) X X X X X X P X P P P X X X X X
Publishing/printing plants X X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X Veterinary services/grooming (no boarding) X X X X P X P X P X P X X X X X Other Uses
Bakeries (industrial) X X X X X X X X P X P X X X X X
Cable companies X X X X P X P P P P X X X X X X
Churches X X X X D X D X D D D X X X X X
Clubs, lodges, and meeting halls X X X X D X D X D D D X X P X X Drainage/detention P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Funeral parlors/mortuaries X X X X X X X X P X X X X X X X Libraries X X X X D D D X X X X P X X X X
Mini-storage 7 X X X X X X X X D D X X X X X X
Museums X X X X D D D X X X X D X X X X
Radio/television broadcasting X X X X X X D X D D D X X X X X Schools 4 P P P P X X D X X X X P X X X X
Commercial Day Care X X X X D X X X D X D X X X X X
Plant Nursery9
Private/public utility facilities P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P R&D facilities X X X X X P X X P P X X X X X X
Social service uses/centers X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Swap meets X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Vocational/trade schools X X X X D D D X D D D X X X X X Wireless telecommunication facilities X X X X D D D D D D D D D D D D 1 Those uses not specifically listed above are subject to a determination by the Planning Commission as either permitted, permitted subject to a conditional development permit, or prohibited consistent with the land use category and the Specific Plan. Decisions of the Planning Commission are appealable to the City Council. 2 Exceptions: In addition to the uses permitted by the underlying land use category, 1) Planning Areas 10 and 11 accommodate car dealerships; 2) Planning Area 7 accommodates those uses listed in the Corporate Center land use category; 3) Planning Area 5 accommodates uses listed in the Employment land use category; 4) Planning Area 10 accommodates Vehicle Boat Leasing/Rentals with approval of a Conditional Development Permit (D); 3 In the Employment land use category, light processing recycling facilities are allowed north of SR-210 per Section 18.108 of the Municipal Code. 4 In the event that the school is relocated or not developed, then the underlying zoning shall revert to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use category, which can accept the transfer of residential units from other residential areas as long as the maximum of 1,279 (or 1,302 units if the overlay on Planning Area 132 is being used) units is not be exceeded. 5 Planning Areas 6 and 8 are adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods. Planning Area 6 contains existing industrial uses. Future improvements and uses in these Planning Areas shall be designed and oriented to minimize potential impacts to adjacent residents as described in Table 3-9. 6 Allowed in the TC and FC designations only if installation is not sole use of business and installation area does not exceed 10% of total floor area. 7 Not permitted to front or face onto the freeway or major arterial. 8 Permitted along major arterials only.
9 This use is only permitted as an interim use within Planning Area 20.
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Development Standards
Development standards are provided to regulate development in Renaissance.
Standards are grouped into residential, business, and open space/other uses within this Specific Plan. Within each of these three categories, the following subcategories provide the detailed standards for each land use category.
Development standards, which provide the tailored standards for each land use category and include such provisions as lot size, lot dimension, building height, and setback requirements. Development Standards are provided in Table 3-3 for detached residential, Table 3-4 for attached residential, Table 3-5 for business, and Table 3-8 for open space/other uses.
General development standards, which include regulations that apply to most, if not all, land use categories. These are provided within the text of residential, business, and open space/other uses.
Development and design variations, which tailor the base standards to respond to the characteristics of the planning area and adjacent roadway. The development and design variations are found in Table 3-
9. Incentives, which allow variations in selected business-related development standards in exchange for desirable design features and amenities.
Residential Development Standards
Detached Residential Standards
Development standards for detached residential products, which are allowed in the LDR, MDR and MHDR land use categories, are provided in Table 3-3.
Attached Residential Standards
Development standards for attached residential products are provided in Table 3-4.
Development Criteria
Table 3-3
Development Standards – Detached Residential Uses
Standard
LDR
(Standard
Detached)
LDR
(Clustered
Detached) MDR MHDR
Density
Target density 11 8 DU/ac 8 DU/ac 12.5 DU/ac 16 DU/ac
Density range 3-8 DU/ac 3-8 DU/ac 8-14 DU/ac 14–20 DU/ac Building Site Specifications
Minimum lot size per unit 1 3,600 square feet Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Minimum net project size 3 acres 3 acres 3 acres 3 acres Minimum lot width 2,3 35 feet None None None
Minimum lot depth 70 feet None None None
Corner lot streetside lot width 40 feet None None None
Min. landscape coverage 13 Not applicable 20% Not applicable Not applicable Maximum lot coverage 60% 60% 70% 70%
Front Setbacks 4
To habitable structure 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
To front-entry garage 5 or 18 feet 5 or 18 feet 5 or 18 feet 5 or 18 feet To side-entry garage 10 feet 10 feet 5 feet 5 feet
To porch 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet
Side Setbacks from Street 4
To structure 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Projections into setback 5 4 feet 4 feet 3 feet 3 feet
Interior Side Setbacks
To habitable structure 6, 12 0 or 5 feet 0 or 5 feet 0 or 3 feet 0 or 3 feet To front-entry garage in rear 1/3 of
lot 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet
To private drive-entry garage 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet Projections into setback5 1.5 feet 1.5 feet 1.5 feet 1.5 feet Rear Setbacks 4
To habitable structure (interior lot) 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet To habitable structure (home-toprivate drive) 7
0 feet 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet
To private drive-entry garage
0 feet, but either (1) a 28-foot garage-door-to-garage-door separation is required in private drives that serve 8 or fewer units and are less than 150 feet in length, or (2) a 30-foot garage-door-to-garage-door separation is required in private drives that serve 8 or more units or that exceed 150 feet in length.
To front-entry garage in rear 1/3 of
lot 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet
Projections into setback 5, 8 3 feet 3 feet 3 feet 3 feet Height
Maximum height 9 40 feet (3 stories) 40 feet (3 stories) 40 feet (3 stories) 40 feet (3 stories) Other
Tandem parking Not permitted
Minimum private open space Not applicable 250 sq. ft./unit 250 sq. ft./unit 250 sq. ft./unit Minimum livable area 1,300 sq. ft. 1,300 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft.
Building separation 10 10 feet 6 feet 6 feet 6 feet
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Table 3-3
Development Standards – Detached Residential Uses
Standard
LDR
(Standard
Detached)
LDR
(Clustered
Detached) MDR MHDR
Notes:
All setbacks shall be measured from the property line or, if applicable, the back of landscape easement unless otherwise noted.
DU/ac = Dwelling units per net acre
1 Minimum lot sizes do not apply to developments that are subdivided by means of a condominium map. 2 Any lot with a width of 35 feet or less shall provide garage access from a private drive unless on a knuckle or cul-de-sac. Conventional frontloaded products shall provide a minimum 40 wide lot width. 3 For knuckle and cul-de-sac lots, the minimum lot width shall be measured at the setback line. 4 See Table 3-9 for variations to the standards noted on this table. 5 Projections are architectural features that extend beyond the building face. Projections include features such as eaves, chimneys, bay windows, stairways, and other architectural detailing. UBC requirements take precedence over this requirement. 6 In the rear one-third of lots that employ a 0-foot setback on one side and a 10-foot setback on the other, the structure can encroach 5 feet into the interior side setback as long as a 15-foot rear building separation is maintained. 7 Habitable structures (nongarage) may cantilever beyond the garage door to the rear property line. 8 Applies to habitable structures only. Garage projections are not permitted. 9 Maximum building height is defined as the height from the top of the finished grade to the top of the roof peak. 10 Building separation is measured from the exterior wall of a structure to the exterior wall of another structure. The following may encroach into the required separation: 1) architectural projections, bay windows, and eaves-2 ft, 2) covered porches and stoops-3 ft, 3) balconies and stairways-3 ft.
11 Target density is the density used to determine the buildout of Specific Plan. 12 A zero lot-line detached product is permissible if the balance of the required setback is provided in the opposite side yard and if the minimum building separation is maintained.
13 See the landscape provisions in the General Residential Development Standards section and Landscape Plant Palette later in this section for greater detail and definition.
Development Criteria
Table 3-4
Development Standards – Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Residential Uses Standard MDR MHDR HDR
Density
Target density 12.5 DU/ac 16 DU/ac 25 DU/ac
Density range 8-14 DU/ac 14–20 DU/ac 20–30 DU/ac
Building Site Specifications
Minimum net project size 3 acres 3 acres 3 acres
Maximum site coverage (building
footprint) 65% 70% 80%
Minimum landscape coverage 6 30% 20% 20%
Setbacks From Exterior Public Street 1
To habitable structure 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
To porch 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet
Projections into setback2 3 feet 3 feet 3 feet
Building Separation 3
Front-to-front separation 15 feet average 20 feet average 20 feet average Side, rear, oblique separation 7 6 feet 6 feet 10 feet
Private drive Either: (1) a 28-foot garage-door-to-garage-door separation in private drives that serve 8 or fewer units and are less than 150 feet in length, or (2) a 30-foot garage-door-togarage-door separation in private drives that serve 8 or more units or that exceed 150 feet in length.
Height
Maximum height 4 40 feet (3 stories) 45 feet (3 stories and loft) 55 feet (4 stories and loft) Other
Minimum common open space 5 Per Table 3-10, Parks and Recreation Facilities Summary Minimum livable area Studio – 550 square feet
1 Bedroom – 700 square feet
2 Bedroom – 900 square feet
3 Bedroom – 1,100 square feet
Min. private open space per unit 5 75 square feet per unit Minimum dimension of 6 feet in any direction.
Notes:
All setbacks shall be measured from the property line or, if applicable, the back of landscape easement unless otherwise noted.
DU/ac = Dwelling units per net acre
1 See Table 3-9 for variations to the standards noted on this table. 2 Projections are uninhabitable architectural features that extend beyond the building face. Projections include features such as eaves, bay windows, stairways, porches, and other architectural detailing. 3 Building separation is measured from the exterior wall of a structure to the exterior wall of another structure. 4 Maximum building height is defined as the height from finished grade to the top of the roof peak, whichever is greater. 5 See the open space provisions in the General Residential Development Standards section for greater detail and definition. 6 See the landscape provisions in the General Residential Development Standards section and Landscape Plant Palette at the end of this Section for greater detail and definition.
7 For buildings with less than a 10 foot separation, widows on adjacent buildings should be offset, eliminated, clearstory, or opaque to ensure privacy.
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General Residential Development Standards
The following General Development Standards apply to all residential uses within Renaissance.
Product Variation
Renaissance will be attractive and visually interesting. Accordingly, residential neighborhoods will include a variety of product types and design styles.
All residential subdivisions shall be required to provide the following:
Three different floor plans for fifty or less dwellings Four different floor plans for fifty-one to ninety-nine dwellings; and
Five different floor plans for one hundred or more dwellings. Reverse floor plans are not included as different floor plans. Each floor plan shall have a minimum of three distinct elevations.
Adjacent floor plans are discouraged, but if necessary, additional elevation features or setback variations shall be used to avoid repetition.
Garage Variation
To avoid the monotony of projects that employ the same garage placement (e.g. all front-entry garages), projects in Renaissance are required to include a variety of garage placements and orientations. Standard garage placement is a frontloaded garage set back 18 feet from the front property line. Roll-up garage doors with automatic openers are required for all garages. The following are potential alternative garage placements:
Private drive-loaded garages
Side-entry garages
Split garages
Courtyards or driveways providing multiple-unit access
Recessed garages (5 feet to 10 feet recessed)
Straight-in garages in rear two-thirds of the lot
Employ a variety of building
materials and colors to add variety
to a neighborhood.
Development Criteria
Street Access
Per Section 18.02.100, Street Access, of the Municipal Code.
Definitions
Per Appendix A of this Specific Plan.
Property Maintenance–Nuisances
Per Chapter 18.72, Property Maintenance – Nuisances, of the Municipal Code.
Location of Accessory Buildings
Accessory buildings shall comply with the setback criteria for the main structure.
Location of Patio Covers and Patio Enclosures
Patio covers and patio enclosures, defined as nonhabitable space in the adopted Uniform Building Code, may be attached to the rear and/or side of a residential structure provided that the minimum setbacks are maintained.
Cornices and Eave Projections
Cornices and eaves may extend into a required yard per the Uniform Building Code.
Fences and Walls
The height of walls and fences shall be measured from the top of the highest adjacent grade unless otherwise noted or if adjacent to a public right-of-way, in which case the measurement shall be taken from the side of the public right-of-way.
Wood, chain link, barbed and razor wire are not permitted. Chain link may be used on a temporary basis at construction sites. Vinyl coated chain link may be used as a fencing material for outdoor park facilities such as tennis courts
Interior rear and side yards. Solid masonry walls a minimum of 5 feet in height and a maximum of 6 feet in height shall be required at all interior rear and side property lines with the following exception:
When a retaining wall is necessary, combined retaining walls and walls shall be permitted as long as they do not exceed a combined total height of 9 feet as measured from the lowest adjoining grade.
Standard
Interior Rear and Side Walls
Exception: Combined
wall and retaining wall
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Exterior/perimeter rear and side yards. Solid masonry walls a maximum of 6 feet in height shall be required at exterior/perimeter property lines with the following exceptions:
A solid masonry wall a maximum of 8 feet in height is permissible when adjacent to any business-related use or land use designation, utility, public park, school, or roadway. When adjacent to private parks and the private recreation center, a combination of solid masonry wall (minimum 5 feet in height) and view-fencing (maximum 1 foot in height) may be utilized.
No wall located within an area defined by a corner cutoff line between two points each measured 30 feet horizontally from the point of intersection of the property lines at the street corner may exceed a height of 3 feet.
For retaining walls located on the perimeter, side, or rear property lines:
– When a retaining wall is necessary, combined retaining walls and walls shall be permitted as long as they do
not exceed a combined total height of 9 feet as
measured from the lowest adjoining grade.
– If visible from the public right-of-way, the maximum
height of any solid retaining wall shall be 3 feet as
measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
– If retaining walls are not visible from public areas or if they are visible from public areas and unique designs
are incorporated to disguise or break up the mass of the retaining wall (e.g. offsets, landscape walls, unique
materials, or public art) the maximum height may be 6
feet as measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
– A second retaining wall may be erected above the lower retaining wall with a minimum 3 foot landscaped
separation. The height provisions governing the lower
retaining wall, above, shall apply to the second
retaining wall.
Front yard. The maximum height of walls and fences located between the front property line and the nearest building wall (either garage or habitable structure) shall be 3.5 feet. Thereafter, the provisions for walls in rear and side yards noted above shall apply.
When a retaining wall is required in the front yard:
Exterior/Perimeter Rear and
Side Walls Continued
Exception: Between
residential and
non-residential
Standard
Exception: View
fence
Exterior/Perimeter Rear and
Side Walls
Development Criteria
– The maximum retaining wall height shall be 2 feet and may be directly topped with a maximum 18 inch solid
wall or open fence for a total height of 3.5 feet, or
– The maximum retaining wall height may be 3 feet and
may be directly topped with a maximum 18 inch open
fence for a total height of 4.5 feet.
Parking and Loading Standards
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
For detached units in the LDR, MDR and MHDR land use categories:
Two enclosed garage spaces and .5 guest space per unit. Guest parking may be provided in off-street lots or on-street. On-street parking shall be credited toward the guest parking requirement.
For attached units in the MDR, MHDR, and HDR land use categories, the following shall apply:
Studio Unit: 1 space per unit. One space per unit shall be within an enclosed garage.
One Bedroom Unit: 1.75 space per unit. One space per unit shall be within an enclosed garage.
Two and Three Bedroom Unit: 2 spaces per unit. Two spaces per unit shall be within an enclosed garage.
Each additional bedroom: 0.25 space per unit distributed throughout the development.
Guest Parking: 1 guest parking space for every 3 units. Guest parking may be provided in off-street lots or on-street. On-street parking shall be credited toward the guest parking requirement. Unenclosed Stall Dimensions: the minimum interior
dimensions of an unenclosed parking stall (e.g. parking lot, onstreet) shall be 9 feet 20 feet. Enclosed Stall Dimensions: the minimum interior dimensions of an enclosed parking stall (e.g. garage or carport) shall be 10 feet x 20 feet.
Parks and recreation areas:
Clubhouse: 1 space per 5,000 square feet of the park area. Onstreet parking within 500 feet of the Clubhouse shall be credited toward the guest parking requirement.
Exception: Retaining wall with
solid wall
Exception: Retaining wall with
view fence
Front Yard Walls
Exception: Combined wall
and retaining Exception:
View fence
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Public/Private Parks: 1 space per 5,000 square feet of park area.
On-street parking within 500 feet of the park shall be credited toward the guest parking requirement.
Parking Design and Use Provisions
General provisions. Per Section 18.58.020, General Provisions, of the Municipal Code.
Driveways for single-family detached residential units. The driveway to a garage shall have a minimum width of 10 feet and a maximum grade of 12 percent.
The minimum front to front separation between all garage doors shall be 30 feet.
Drive aisles to on-site parking areas. Either (1) loop system, where each one-way drive aisle has a minimum width of 20 feet; or (2) drive aisles with a minimum width of 26 feet to permit two-way traffic. For twoway, private drive aisles that are less than 175 feet long and are not necessary for fire access, as approved by the Fire and Engineering Departments, the minimum driveway width may be 25 feet.
Along all driveway and vehicular access ways that provide access for fire or emergency vehicles, as determined by the Fire Department, there should be a minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet and horizontal clearance of 20 feet subject to approval by the Fire Department.
Handicapped parking. Per Section 18.58.030 (B) of the Municipal Code.
Direct vehicular access to individual residential units shall not be taken from arterials.
Recreational vehicles (RVs). The parking or storing of recreational vehicles, dismounted campers, camper shells, boats, trailers, or similar recreational items on lawns, landscaped areas, or other unpaved surfaces within the front yard or on streets is prohibited. In attached developments without yards, parking of these recreational items must be in a common storage area or off-site.
Senior-citizen housing. Per Section 18.58.060 (C) of the Municipal Code.
Development Criteria
Transportation Control Measures
Per Chapter 18.59, Transportation Control Measures, of the Municipal Code.
Open Space Provisions
Open spaces are those areas that are used for private or common use, as defined below. Open space does not include public or private streets, alleys, driveways, parking spaces, parkways, or recreational storage areas.
Private Open Space
Private open space is defined as those areas that are designed and intended to be used exclusively by the individual homeowner. Private open space includes patios, balconies, fenced private yards, and other private areas. Private open space may include ground-floor patios or courtyards, second-/or third-floor balconies or decks, and rooftop decks. Private open space may be covered, but must be open on at least one side. Refer to Table 3-4 for private open space requirements.
Common Open Space
Common open space is defined as those areas designated for the use and enjoyment of all residents and developed for recreational or leisure-time activities. These common areas may include game courts, swimming pools, garden grounds, landscaped areas, sauna baths, public trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, putting greens, play lots, and clubhouse facilities.
It is the express intent of this Specific Plan to focus common open space requirements into the locations depicted on Figures 2-2 and 3-18 to create community gathering places and a sense of identity. Accordingly, private recreation facilities and public parks count towards the required common open space requirement noted on Table 3-10.
Nonconforming Uses
Per Chapter 18.60, Nonconforming Uses, of the Municipal Code.
Building Bulk
Comply with the provisions of the Design Guidelines to minimize building bulk.
Examples of the treatment of
common open space envisioned
in Renaissance.
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Signs
Per Section 5, Signs, of this Specific Plan.
Sustainable Practices
For guidance on sustainable and green design and building practices, see Section 6, Sustainability, of this Specific Plan.
Pedestrian Circulation
A pedestrian circulation system shall be incorporated into the residential development for the purpose of providing direct access to and from all individual dwelling units, trash storage areas, parking areas, recreational areas, and other outdoor living areas. The circulation system shall be developed with a combination of the following standards:
A sidewalk system shall be developed adjacent to all streets as shown on the street sections contained in this Specific Plan. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized along those streets with landscaped easements behind the sidewalks.
A multi-use trail shall be developed in lieu of a sidewalk within the 30 foot setback buffer on the east side of Linden Avenue connecting Planning Area 126 to Planning Area 104.
The minimum width of pedestrian walks along the interior, private streets shall be 4 feet. Walkway systems shall utilize materials such as concrete, brick, flagstone or other materials.
Utilities
All new public utilities shall be placed underground per the requirements of Chapter 15.32 Underground Utilities of the Municipal Code and the utility companies.
Each dwelling unit shall be provided individual services and utility meters.
Existing utility easements may be retained in place, realigned, or rerouted as determined through the tract map approval process.
Roof-mounted equipment, such as air conditioning units, in residential zones shall be screened from view from the adjoining public right-ofway.
Development Criteria
Exposed gutters, downspouts, vents, louvers, and other similar elements shall be painted to match the surface to which they are attached, unless the elements are incorporated as part of the design element of the site.
Trash Collection and Recycling Areas
Common trash collection and recycling areas, if required, shall be provided within 250 feet of the furthest unit they are to serve. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be completely screened from public rights-ofway and parking areas through site orientation, screening materials (walls/landscaping), or a combination of both, and shall be situated so as to eliminate noise and visual intrusion and eliminate fire hazards.
Attached units shall provide storage for refuse within the garage or within a screened storage area that does not encroach into the required parking spaces.
Refuse and recycling enclosures for common collection bins shall have a minimum interior dimension of 10 feet by 8 feet and be enclosed by 6 foot tall walls with self-latching gates or as required by trash provider/City ordinance.
Individual trash and recycling pickup service may be permitted, provided provisions are specified in the conditions, covenants, and restrictions.
Private Storage Areas
For each dwelling unit without an attached garage, a minimum of 75 cubic feet of private storage space shall be provided outside the dwelling. The design, location, and size of the storage space shall be integrated into the development.
Antennas
A central television antenna or a connection to a cable television system shall be provided and shall be connected to each dwelling unit by underground/screened wiring.
A satellite antenna may be installed on a lot in any zoning district provided that: (1) it is not located in a required front yard; (2) when roof-mounted, the antenna or satellite antenna is located on the rear one-half of the roof, and; (3) the antenna does not exceed 10 feet if installed on the ground or, if roof-mounted, does not exceed the maximum building height for the district in which the satellite antenna is located.
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Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) antennas 1 meter or less in diameter should be installed in locations that are not readily seen from neighboring properties or from the street, such as the rear of the property. Antennas that are greater than 1 meter in diameter are prohibited.
Wireless telecommunication facilities are prohibited in any residentially designated area.
Garage Sales
Per Chapter 5.69, Garage, Yard or Patio Sales, of the Municipal Code.
Landscape Provisions
As noted on Tables 3-3 and 3-4, a minimum percentage of landscaping is required in all residential developments. Landscape coverage shall be calculated from the property lines of detached products and perimeter property lines for clustered or attached projects. Items that may be counted toward the landscape coverage provisions include: ground-floor patios, yards, or courtyards, landscaped parkways, slope areas, gardens, water features, parks, paseos, pedestrian pathways, planter areas, turfed areas, pools, landscape easements, and sports courts. Landscape coverage shall not include streets, driveways, parking spaces, or streetadjacent sidewalks depicted on the street sections.
All setback areas fronting on or visible from a public street and recreation/common open space areas shall be landscaped and permanently maintained in an attractive manner. Such landscaping shall primarily consist of turf, lawn, ferns, trees, shrubs, or other living plants.
Permanent, 100 percent automatic irrigation facilities shall be provided in all landscaped areas.
For guidance on sustainable and green landscape practices, see Section 6, Sustainability, of this Specific Plan.
Lighting
A detailed lighting plan, including specifications and design standards, shall be submitted as part of the precise plan of design application. Such lighting shall be directed on the driveways and walkways and away from adjacent property. Walkway lighting shall be low-level fixtures, spaced to provide adequate walkway illumination, and shall not intrude into the residential dwelling units.
Development Criteria
Detention/Drainage
Detention and drainage areas shall be permitted in all land use categories as necessary and on a case-by-case basis. When possible, these areas should be designed to blend in with the surrounding development, be landscaped, and be designed to accommodate uses that can be flooded, such as active/passive recreation and natural open space. On-site detention facilities may be permanent or temporary based upon the capacity, status, and connection to downstream drainage facilities.
Home Occupations
Home occupations include a vocation such as the professional offices of a lawyer, engineer, music teacher, or art teacher, that are carried on solely by the occupant of the premises. Home occupations are allowed in any residence per Chapter
5.68, Home Occupations, of the Municipal Code provided all of the following provisions are met.
There is no alteration in the residential character of the premises All operations are carried on within the dwelling
No more than 15 percent of the dwelling is occupied or used No merchandise or articles are displayed for advertising purposes No assistants are employed at the premises
The premises are not to be used as a point of sale or walk-in trade All operations in connection with the home occupation are conducted so as to prevent the emanation of any dust, gas, smoke, noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, or electrical disturbances
Private Drives (alleys)
Private drives (alleys), shall include landscaping to soften their appearance and lighting to provide security as follows:
A minimum of 16” wide and 24” deep landscape planter shall be provided between garage doors. The planter shall be able to support a vertical hedge or vines capable of reaching and being maintained at 5’ height.
Vining plants that grow up and over top of garage door are encouraged.
Examples of the treatment of
private drives with landscaping.
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Provide a vertical accent tree or large vertical shrub at the corner of the building facing the private drives to soften and frame the building.
Plant materials shall comply with the landscaping requirements and Landscaping Plant Palette of this Specific Plan.
Adequate lighting shall be provided in the private drives and may include free standing lighting and/or lighting affixed to the garage itself (i.e. carriage lights).
Business-Related Standards
Development standards for developments in the Town Center, General Commercial, Freeway Commercial, Freeway Incubator, Corporate Center, Business Center, and Employment land use categories are provided on Table 3-5.
General Business Development Standards
The following General Development Standards apply in the Town Center, General Commercial, Freeway Commercial, Freeway Incubator, Corporate Center, Employment, and Business Center land use categories within the Renaissance Specific Plan. In addition to these standards, additional regulations for the Town Center are included after this section.
Refuse and Recycling Receptacles
Refuse and recycling receptacles shall be completely screened from public rights-of-way and parking areas through site orientation, enclosures, and/or landscaping.
All development shall be provided with 1 refuse bin and 1 recycling bin enclosure per building or as required by trash provider/City ordinance.
Refuse and recycling enclosures shall have a minimum interior dimension of 10 feet by 8 feet and be enclosed by 6 foot tall walls with self-latching gates or as required by trash provider/City ordinance.
Refuse and recycling receptacles shall be within easy access to trash removal and shall be separated from any residential structure by a minimum of 20 feet.
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Table 3-5
Development Standards –Business and Commercial Uses
Standard
Town
Center
General
Commercial
Freeway
Commercial 7
Freeway
Incubator 6 Corporate Center Employment
Business Center
12 Maximum Intensity 0-5 acres: Max. FAR 1, 11 0.25 0. 25 0.25 0.25–0.35 8 .75 0.40 FAR 0.50 FAR 5-10 acres: Max. FAR 1, 11 0.25 0. 25 0.25 0.25–0.35 8 0.75 0.40 FAR 0.50 FAR >10 acres: Max. FAR 1, 11 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25–0.35 8 0.75 0.40FAR 0.50 FAR Building Site Specifications Min. lot size 15,000 s.f. 15,000 s.f. 15,000 s.f. 22,500 s.f. 22,500 s.f. 22,500 s.f. 1 acre(lot 59) Min. lot width 9 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 150 ft 150 ft 150 ft(lot 66a) 200 ft Min. lot depth 9 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 150 ft 150 ft 150 ft 200 ft Min. landscape coverage 10 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Front and Side Street Setbacks 2Bldgs < 100,000 sq. ft. 0 ft 3 10 ft avg. 5 ft min. 20 ft avg. 15 ft min. 20 ft avg. 15 ft min. 0 ft 20 ft avg. 15 ft min. 20 ft avg. 15 ft min. Bldgs > 100,000 sq. ft. 0 ft 3 10 ft avg. 5 ft min. 20 ft avg. 15 ft min. 30 ft avg. 25 ft min. 30 ft avg. 25 ft min. 30 ft avg. 25 ft min. 30 ft avg. 25 ft min. Interior Side Setbacks 2If adjacent to business uses 0 ft or separated by 20 ft plus 10 ft for each additional floor If adjacent to residential uses 4 NA 20 ft single story
and 5 ft for each
additional floor
NA
40 ft single
story and 10
ft for each
additional floor
NA
40 ft single story
and 10 ft for
each additional
floor
40 ft single story
and 10 ft for each
additional floor
Rear Setbacks 2If adjacent to business uses/streets
10 ft avg.
5 ft min.
15 ft avg. 10 ft
min.
15 ft avg. 10 ft
min.
15 ft avg. 10 ft
min. 0 ft or min. 15 ft 25 ft avg. 20 ft min 25 ft avg. 20 ft min If adjacent to residential uses 4 NA
20 ft single story
and 5 ft for each
additional floor
NA
40 ft single
story and 10
ft for each
additional floor
NA
40 ft single story
and 10 ft for
each additional
floor
40 ft single story
and 10 ft for each
additional floor
Development Criteria
Table 3-5
Development Standards –Business and Commercial Uses
Standard
Town
Center
General
Commercial
Freeway
Commercial 7
Freeway
Incubator 6 Corporate Center Employment
Business Center
12 Height 2Max. height 5 60 ft 50 ft 60 ft 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft Max. stories 4 2 4 6 6 6 6 Other Building separation 0 ft. or 10 ft 10 ft 0 ft or 10 ft 0 ft or 10 ft 0 ft or 10 ft 0 ft or 10 ft 0 ft or 10 ft Note: All setbacks shall be measured from the property line or, if applicable, the back of landscape easement unless otherwise noted. 1 Maximum nonresidential intensity may be increased with qualifying features as noted on Nonresidential Incentives section later in this Specific Plan. For purposes of determining maximum buildout, a target FAR of 0.4 was assumed in the Employment category and 0.5 in the Business Center category. 2 See Table 3-9 for variations to the standards noted on this table. 3 Zero feet setback if the building entrances and windows are oriented toward the street, otherwise 20-foot setback. 4 If loading and unloading areas directly face residences, there shall be a minimum setback of 120 feet from the property line to the loading bay doors and a minimum building-to-building separation of 150 feet. Stated setbacks apply to situations where the loading doors do not directly face residences (e.g. side-on configuration). 5 Maximum building height is defined as the height from finished grade to the top of the roof pitch or top of parapet, whichever is greater. An architectural projection such as a chimney or nonhabitable tower may exceed the maximum building height by 10 feet. 6 Parcels within Planning Area 5 may be developed to the uses and standards of the Employment land use category and Planning Area 7 may accommodate those uses listed in the Corporate Center land use category.
7 Planning Area 21 shall not develop in a single-line format, that is, as a typical strip commercial use. Development in Planning Area 21 shall be required to be developed as noted in Table 3- 9, Development and Design Variations.
8 See Figure 2-2, Land Use Diagram, for the locations of the various densities. 9 In some cases, when the minimum lot width and depth are multiplied together, they do not match the minimum lot size. This was done on purpose to allow flexibility in lot configurations; however, all lots must meet the minimum lot size, width, and depth standards. 10 See the landscape provisions in the General Business Development Standards section for greater detail and definition. 11 Maximum FAR does apply to those parcels that do not involve consolidations with other lots. See Table 3-10 in the Nonresidential Incentives section regarding the potential for the City to award FAR bonuses to projects that involve consolidation with other lots to increase their base lot size.
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Walls and Fences
Walls, fences, or other screening devices shall be allowed provided they meet the following requirements:
The height of walls and fences shall be measured from the top of the highest adjacent grade unless otherwise noted or if adjacent to a public right-of-way, in which case the measurement shall be taken from the side of the public right-of-way.
Solid masonry walls shall be required at all rear and side property lines as follows:
Walls shall be a minimum of 5 feet in height and a maximum of 8 feet in height when located on an interior property line adjacent to a business use or land use designation.
Walls shall be a minimum of 8 feet in height when adjacent to any residential use or land use designation or if located on the exterior property line.
When a retaining wall is necessary, combined retaining walls and walls shall be permitted as long as they do not exceed a combined total height of 9 feet as measured from the lowest adjoining grade.
No wall located within an area defined by a corner cutoff line between two points each measured 30 feet horizontally from the point of intersection of the property lines at the street corner may exceed a height of 3 feet.
For retaining walls located on the perimeter, side, or rear property lines:
– When a retaining wall is necessary, combined retaining walls and walls shall be permitted as long as they do
not exceed a combined total height of 9 feet as
measured from the lowest adjoining grade.
– If visible from the public right-of-way, the maximum
height of any solid retaining wall shall be 3 feet as
measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
– If retaining walls are not visible from public areas or if they are visible from public areas and unique designs
are incorporated to disguise or break up the mass of the retaining wall (e.g. offsets, landscape walls, unique
materials, or public art) the maximum height may be 6
feet as measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
– A second retaining wall may be erected above the lower retaining wall with a minimum 3 foot landscaped
separation. The height provisions governing the lower
retaining wall, above, shall apply to the second
retaining wall.
Rear and Side Walls
Standard interior wall
Exception: Between residential
and non-residential
Exception: Combined wall
and retaining wall
5’-8’
Development Criteria
All fences and walls shall be designed to be compatible with the overall architectural style, of a durable quality, and of a color and material complementary to the overall physical design.
The following types of fence materials are prohibited:
Barbed wire
Wood
Wire
Corrugated metal
Electrically charged fences
Plain exposed plastic concrete/PCC
Chain-link with or without grapestake fencing or similar materials
All walls, fencing, or screening materials shall be maintained in a physical state similar to that at the time of installation. Repair and/or replacement of damaged, defective, or severely weathered materials shall be completed immediately upon occurrence or within a minimum of 20 days of notification by the City.
Display areas visible from the public right-of-way shall utilize decorative material, including but not limited to block, wrought iron, or other similar material.
Landscaping shall be used to screen walls or fences that are visible from the public right-of-way and that exceed 50 feet in length.
No storage shall exceed the height of the wall when adjacent to a residential use or land use designation unless it complies with the building setbacks.
Screening
All utility connections shall be coordinated with the development of the site and should not be exposed, except where deemed appropriate or necessary by the City.
All electrical, telephone, cable TV, and similar service wires and cables shall be installed underground or within buildings.
Utility equipment, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestalmounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and sprinkler manifolds may be placed aboveground, provided they are screened from view in the building, a fully enclosed structure, or by landscaping. All vent pipes and similar devices that are attached to the building shall be painted to match the building. All roof-access ladders shall be screened from view.
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All roof-mounted equipment, including but not limited to mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, tanks, and ducts, shall be screened on all sides from street-level public view and neighboring residences by a parapet wall, decorative enclosure, or other architectural element.
Equipment screening shall be designed and painted to match the building and shall be equal to the maximum height of the equipment.
All storage, including cartons, containers, materials, or trash shall be shielded from view within a building or area enclosed by a solid fence.
No storage shall exceed the height of the wall when adjacent to a residential use or land use designation unless it complies with the building setbacks.
Ground-mounted equipment, including heating and air conditioning units and trash receptacles, shall be completely screened from view from surrounding properties through the use of screen walls, landscaping, or other methods.
Loading docks that are adjacent to public streets, residential areas, and open space shall be screened from adjacent uses through the use of landscaping, earthen berms, or decorative walls or fencing.
In locations where residences abut nonresidential uses or streets, screening or buffering is necessary to reduce impacts. See Table 3-9 and the street sections contained in the Mobility Plan section for screening provisions.
Exposed gutters, downspouts, vents, louvers, and other similar elements shall be painted to match the surface to which they are attached, unless the elements are incorporated as part of the design element of the site.
Property Maintenance
Property shall be maintained in an acceptable visual condition. This maintenance includes the following.
Irrigation, seeding, pruning, and necessary replanting of landscaping areas
Removal of trash, discarded materials, and equipment
Removal of boats, trailers or other vehicles either unrelated to the on-site business or in a deteriorated or incomplete condition
Removal of containers or shipping materials after their function is accomplished
Painting or appropriate preservation of building façades and walls Development Criteria
Lighting
Lighting standards shall be energy efficient and in scale with the height and use of the structures on-site.
Light standards shall not exceed 35 feet in height above finish grade, shall be consistent with the architectural theme of the facility served, and shall be located within landscape planter areas. Within 100 feet of the property line of a residentially designated parcel, light standards shall not exceed 20 feet in height unless mitigated.
All lighting, including security lighting, shall be directed away from adjoining properties and the public right-of-way.
Parking areas shall have lighting that provides adequate illumination for safety and security as approved by the Building and Safety and/or the Police Department. At a minimum, parking lot lighting fixtures should maintain a minimum of 1 foot-candle of illumination at ground level at any location within the parking facility, excepting at convenience markets, where the standard should be a minimum of 1.5 foot-candles.
The level of lighting shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any residential property line or 1 foot-candle at any nonresidential property line.
All lighting fixtures, other than pedestrian walkway lighting less than 6 feet in height, shall be shielded (equipped glare reflector shields designed to redirect spill lighting downwards and away from surrounding areas) such that no light is emitted above the horizontal plane of the bottom of the light fixture.
Office and commercial structures should incorporate exterior lighting to illuminate significant exterior features and landscaping.
Noise Control
The driver of any diesel vehicle: (1) shall not idle the vehicle's primary diesel engine for greater than 5 minutes at any location; and (2) shall not idle a diesel fueled auxiliary power system for more than 5 minutes to power a heater, air conditioner, or any ancillary equipment on the vehicle if it has a sleeper berth and the truck is located within 100 feet of a restricted area (homes and schools)
Noise control must comply with Chapter 9.50 of the Rialto Municipal Code
Signage shall be posted in the parking lots of each parcel that is adjacent to residentially designated areas with the following text, “Non-essential idling for more than 5 consecutive minutes is prohibited (13 CCR § 2485). Report violators: 1-800-CUT-SMOG"
Example of the use of lighting
envisioned in Renaissance.
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Operational Restrictions
No commercial or industrial activity located immediately adjacent to a residentially zoned area (e.g. not separated by a street or park) shall be permitted to operate between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and loading activities shall not be permitted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Transportation Control Measures
Per Chapter 18.59, Transportation Control Measures, of the Municipal Code.
Nonconforming Uses
Per Chapter 18.60, Nonconforming Uses, of the Municipal Code.
Signs
Per Section 5, Signs, of this Specific Plan.
Landscape Provisions
As noted on Table 3-5, a minimum percentage of landscaping is required. Landscape coverage shall be calculated from the property lines of individual buildings and perimeter property lines of multi-tenant developments. Items that may be counted toward the landscape coverage provisions include: ground-floor patios, yards, or courtyards, landscaped parkways, slope areas, water features, parks, paseos, pedestrian pathways, planter areas, landscape easements, and turfed areas. Landscape coverage shall not include streets, driveways, parking spaces, or street-adjacent sidewalks depicted on the street sections.
All setback areas fronting on or visible from a public street and recreation/common open space areas shall be landscaped and permanently maintained in an attractive manner. Such landscaping shall primarily consist of turf, lawn, ferns, trees, shrubs, or other living plants.
All landscaping shall comply with Chapter 12.50, Water Efficient Landscape Requirements, of the Rialto Municipal Code.
A minimum of 10 percent of the required gross off-street parking area shall be landscaped. The parking area shall include access drives, aisles, stalls, maneuvering areas, and required landscape setbacks when adjacent to the setback area.
Landscaping, earthen berms, or a wall approximately three (3) feet in height shall be provided between parking areas, driveways, drivethrough lanes and the streets to provide screening and shield headlights.
Development Criteria
At least one 15 gallon tree shall be provided for every 6th stall as counted linearly to provide shade for parking and driveway areas. These trees may be grouped or clustered if approved by the Director of Development Services.
Planters or end islands shall be provided to physically and visually separate the ends of parking bays from drive aisles. Planters shall be a minimum of five feet in width and contain landscaping to screen parking spaces and trees to provide shade.
Permanent, 100 percent automatic irrigation facilities shall be provided in all landscaped areas.
Parking and Loading
Parking Standards
Table 3-6, on the following page, shows the minimum parking ratio and spaces required for each use or equivalent use in Renaissance.
Table 3-6
Parking Standards
Use Standard
Neighborhood shopping center (multi-tenant or
multi-occupant shopping center of less than 2 net
acres in size)
One space per 200 square feet on the ground floor plus
one space per 300 square feet on all floors above the
ground floor.
Community shopping center (2 to 20 net acres in size) One space per 250 square feet on the ground floor, plus one space per 400 square feet on all floors above the
ground floor.
Regional shopping center (more than 20 net acres in
size)
One space per 300 square feet on the ground floor, plus one space for 400 square feet on all floors above the
ground floor.
Retail (grocery store, convenience market, etc.) One space per 250 square feet.
Restaurant2 (including fast food drive-through) One space per 100 square feet.
Office/banks One space per 250 square feet.
Health club One space per 200 square feet.
Movie theater/entertainment One space per every four seats.
Light industrial/manufacturing 1 One space per 500 square feet for up to 40,000 square feet of building space; plus, either: a) one space per 750 square feet for building area beyond 40,000 square feet, or 2) one space for each employee on the maximum shift
as determined by the Director of Development Services;
plus one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area of office space.
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Table 3-6
Parking Standards
Use Standard
Distribution/warehouse 1 One space per 1,000 square feet for up to 40,000 square feet of building space, plus one space per 4,000 square feet for building area beyond 40,000 square feet plus one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area of office space.
Service yards, contractor storage yards, and the like One space per 2,000 square feet of lot area.
Unless noted, parking standards are based on gross floor area.
All uses not specifically listed or substantially equivalent to a listed use are subject to the Rialto Municipal Code, Section 18.58.050 Office, Commercial and Industrial Parking Requirements.
1 Where multiple tenants and/or uses occupy the same building, the parking shall be calculated based upon the floor area used by each tenant or use.
2 Outdoor dining areas shall be exempt from parking requirements.
Parking Requirements
General provisions. Per Section 18.58.020, General Provisions, of the Municipal Code.
Disabled parking per the requirements of the Rialto Municipal Code, Section 18.58.050, Office, Commercial and Industrial Parking Requirements.
All commercial sites shall be evaluated for parking on a site-by-site basis. In addition, larger developments that are part of a mixed-use retail center shall have the option of preparing a shared parking analysis to determine the proper amount of parking throughout a 24-hour period.
Outdoor dining areas shall be exempt from parking requirements.
All large commercial uses of 15,000 square feet or greater, except medical, require one loading space unless otherwise noted. In addition, appropriate cueing of six-car stacking back from the ATM or pick-up window for drive-through banks, pharmacies, and eating facilities shall be provided.
Standard parking stall dimensions shall be not less than nine feet wide and eighteen feet long and shall have a vertical clearance of not less than eight and one-half feet.
Each office, commercial or industrial parking space or facility shall have adequate drive aisles and usable turning and maneuvering areas per Section 18.58.030 of the Municipal Code.
Development Criteria
If located immediately adjacent to a residentially designated area (e.g. not separated by a street or park), 5 feet of irrigated landscaping is required between the parking and/or drive isle and the residential property line. In addition, a minimum 20 foot building separation is required between residential and non-residential uses. In order to ensure that this landscaped area provides maximum benefit and function, it may be added to the abutting residential properties. If this is not possible (e.g. the residences are developed first), then the landscaped area shall be provided on the non-residential side.
All parking areas, loading facilities and drive aisles shall be surfaced and maintained with asphaltic concrete, concrete, or other permanent impervious or pervious surfacing material that is acceptable by the Development Review Committee and City Engineer.
Driveway Requirements
The number and location of driveways shall be subject to Development Review Committee approval of the parking facility design. The dimensions of curb cuts shall comply with approved city standards.
For non-residential projects, the location and width of the driveways shall be reviewed and approved by the Traffic Engineer.
Properties that cannot meet the minimum spacing requirements shall enter into an irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement(s) with adjacent properties. The legal instrument shall be approved by the City and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder prior to final building permit approval. The recorded agreement shall remain in effect in perpetuity, except as modified or rescinded pursuant to the expressed written approval of the City. Interim driveways are acceptable to allow access until such time as the reciprocal driveway easements can be executed.
Detention/Drainage
Detention and drainage areas shall be permitted in all land use categories as necessary and on a case-by-case basis. When possible, these areas should be designed to blend in with the surrounding development, be landscaped, and be designed to accommodate uses that can be flooded, such as active/passive recreation and natural open space. On-site detention facilities may be permanent or temporary based upon the capacity, status, and connection to downstream drainage facilities.
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Outdoor Dining
Outdoor dining is encouraged to enliven the street scene.
Outdoor seating areas shall have a 6-foot minimum dimension from the storefront and the minimum 5-foot sidewalk clearance shall be maintained.
Outdoor dining and patio areas may be enclosed by the tenant by open rail compatible to the architecture of the building, hedges, or other suitable separation.
Temporary Outdoor Activities
Temporary outdoor activities are events (with or without charge) that are held outside on public or private property on a short-term basis. Temporary outdoor activities include concerts, musical festivals, stage or theatrical shows, fairs, carnivals, exhibits, displays, sports events, and private parties held on vacant property not associated with a building or established facility.
A Temporary Use Permit, which can be obtained from the Development Services Department, is required for all outdoor activities. It is expressly understood that a Temporary Use Permit is not authorized for ongoing events, construction, or significant alterations of the land. The following temporary activities are permitted in Renaissance with approval of a Temporary Use Permit as listed in Table 3-7.
Table 3-7
Temporary Uses
Temporary Activity
or Use Zones Permitted
Max
Events/
Calendar
Year
Max Days
per Event
Max. Days
per Calendar
Year
Time/Days
between Events
Parking lot, outdoor, and
sidewalk sales
All commercial or
industrial zones 4 4 16 60
Tent revivals All commercial or
Industrial zones 2 10 20 60
Circuses, carnivals,
rodeos, pony riding,
or special events
All commercial,
industrial, and
public park zones
2 7 14 90
Promotional events,
such as radio and
TV promotions and contests
All commercial,
public park, and
industrial zones
4 4 16 60
Concerts, exhibits,
arts and crafts shows, and
festivals
All commercial or
industrial zones 4 3 12 60
Outdoor dining is encouraged
in Renaissance.
Development Criteria
Table 3-7
Temporary Uses
Temporary Activity
or Use Zones Permitted
Max
Events/
Calendar
Year
Max Days
per Event
Max. Days
per Calendar
Year
Time/Days
between Events
Temporary sports events All commercial or
Public park zones 7 2 14 30
Christmas tree lots All commercial or
industrial zones 1 60 November 1st December 31st 10 months Pumpkin sales lots All commercial or
industrial zones 1 30 October 1st October 31st 11 months Temporary
land uses in
association with an
existing business
All commercial or
industrial zones
Duration and frequency as determined by the Director of Development Services
Antennas
These provisions do not apply to a telecommunications facility (e.g. cell tower).
A satellite antenna may be installed on a lot in any zoning district provided that: (1) it is not located in a required front yard; (2) when roof-mounted, the antenna or satellite antenna is located on the rear one-half of the roof, and; (3) the antenna does not exceed 10 feet if installed on the ground or, if roof-mounted, the maximum building height for the district in which the satellite antenna is located.
Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) antennas 1 meter or less in diameter should be installed in locations that are not readily seen from neighboring properties or from the street, such as the rear of the property. Antennas that are greater than 1 meter in diameter are prohibited.
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
A wireless telecommunications facility is an antenna structure and any accessory equipment that is used in connection with the provision of commercial mobile services. This section does not apply to:
Any antenna designed and used solely to receive UHF, VHF, AM, and FM broadcast signals from licensed radio and
television stations
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Any antenna that is designed and used solely in connection with authorized operations of an amateur radio station licensed by the FCC (i.e., a "HAM" radio transmission).
Any antennae measuring one (1) meter or less in diameter and used solely for connection with satellite dish television services.
Wireless telecommunication facilities shall be permitted through a Conditional Development Permit and shall:
Comply with the height requirements of the underlying land use designation.
Be either 1) stealth or 2) wall/roof mounted and completely screened from public view in a manner that is consistent with the buildings existing architectural style, color, or materials. “Stealth” means any wireless telecommunications facility that is disguised to appear as another object that exists in the surrounding environment or which is architecturally integrated into a building or other structure. They may include, but are not limited to, architecturally screened roof mounted antenna, façade-mounted antenna as design features, clock towers, flagpoles, church crosses, and “tree” poles (monopalms, monopines).
Drive-Through Facilities
A drive-through facility shall be operated only as part of a restaurant, bank, or pharmacy for a drug store or grocery store and in such locations provided for such uses within the Renaissance Specific Plan. All drive-through facilities shall be subject to the following performance standards and shall be approved through a Conditional Development Permits, as outlined in Chapter 18.66 of the Municipal Code.
Separation from Sensitive Land Uses
A drive-through facility shall be separated from any single-family residential development or single-family residential district by a public street, a private street, or a distance of no less than 200 feet. A drivethrough facility within a General Commercial or Town Center District shall be separated from any stand-alone multi-family building by no less than 150 feet. This standard may be modified, particularly for nonrestaurant drive-through uses, if mitigation measures satisfactory to the City are presented in the overall design program.
The drive-through facility shall be architecturally treated with service and delivery areas visually screened from residential development with a wall, Development Criteria
landscaping, other screening features, or by other natural or constructed barriers, such as other commercial development.
Minimum Site or Part of Center or Development Complex
A restaurant with drive-through facilities shall have a minimum 0.5-acre land area (legal lot or tax parcel) or shall be part of a commercial center or larger development complex of at least 1 acre.
Setbacks
All structures, parking areas, drive-through stacking and exit lanes, intercom systems, trash enclosures, etc., shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property line, or if part of a commercial center or larger development complex, 10 feet or more from any perimeter property line of the center or complex.
Circulation
The design, length, and width of drive-through lanes shall be determined by the City’s traffic engineer. Drive-through lanes shall be screened through building orientation, landscaping, low screen walls, hedges, or trelliswork.
A minimum of 10 percent of the required gross off-street parking area shall be landscaped. The parking area shall include access drives, aisles, stalls, maneuvering areas, and required landscape setbacks when adjacent to the setback area.
Landscaping, earthen berms, or a wall approximately three (3) feet in height shall be provided between parking areas, driveways, drivethrough lanes and the streets to provide screening and shield headlights.
Planters or end islands shall be provided to physically and visually separate the ends of parking bays from drive aisles. Planters shall be a minimum of five feet in width and contain landscaping to screen parking spaces and trees to provide shade.
Pedestrian Safety
The project applicant may be required to prepare and submit to the City a traffic study. The study shall address (1) the function of the internal street(s) or driveway(s) that serve the subject parcel for bypass, parking access, and drive-through queuing; (2) the placement, design, and adequacy of the vehicle queuing aisle; (3) the on-site circulation, parking lot design, and pedestrian/bicycle safety for the parking supporting the use; and (4) additional information as requested by the Renaissance Specific Plan City of Rialto • Page 3-37
City Engineer. The traffic circulation study shall identify potential adverse impacts and include measures for mitigating such impacts.
Appropriate queuing of six cars for drive-through banks and pharmacies shall be provided in either a single lane or two lanes.
Site design shall minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts by including sidewalks that promote safe and convenient pedestrian movement.
Restrooms
Access to bathroom facilities located within the restaurant development shall be from within the structure, with no direct access from the parking area.
Noise
Noise levels from the drive-through facilities shall not exceed the City noise standards.
The project applicant shall provide the plans and specifications for any potential noise sources, such as intercom system, trash compactor, etc.
Plans shall include measures to mitigate any potential adverse impact from such noise sources.
Speaker boxes of any point to point intercom system shall be oriented away from residential development and other sensitive receptors located in the general area of the drive-through facility.
Outdoor maintenance and cleaning activities shall be limited, if determined necessary by the City, to achieve compatibility with surrounding land uses.
The on-site manager shall not permit any loud music, noise, amplified sounds, fighting, quarreling, loitering, or other nuisance that disturbs the peace of the premises or the neighborhood. Outdoor music as part of an outdoor dining area shall be allowed subject to City-approved noise thresholds, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., with speakers oriented away from residential uses.
Generally speaking, drive-through and delivery operations shall be limited to the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. within Planning Area 104 unless mitigation measures are provided to the City’s satisfaction to address potential noise impacts on adjacent uses.
Development Criteria
Light and Glare
All lighting fixtures, other than pedestrian walkway lighting less than 6 feet in height, shall be shielded (equipped glare reflector shields designed to redirect spill lighting downwards and away from surrounding areas) such that no light is emitted above the horizontal plane of the bottom of the light fixture.
All lighting in the parking lots and drive-through areas shall comply with the provisions of the Renaissance Specific Plan. No motion-sensor lighting shall be allowed within any areas exposed to residential uses.
All lighting shall be subject to a 30-day review period, during which time illumination levels shall be evaluated and adjusted where determined necessary by the City.
Within 100 feet of the property line of a residentially designated parcel, light standards shall not exceed 20 feet in height and shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any residential property line.
Maintenance
The site shall be maintained in a litter-free condition and no undesirable odors shall be generated on the site. The on-site manager shall make all reasonable efforts to see that the trash or litter originating from the use is not deposited on adjacent properties. Trash enclosures and bins shall be enclosed on all sides to suppress odors and prevent spillage of materials. Employees shall be required daily to pick up trash or litter originating from the site within 150 feet of the perimeter of the property. Graffiti shall be removed within 48 hours.
The on-site manager of the use shall take whatever steps are deemed necessary to assure the orderly conduct of employees, patrons, and visitors on the premises.
A copy of the above maintenance standards and any conditions of approval shall be posted alongside the necessary business licenses and be visible at all times to employees.
Additional Conditions
The above performance standards constitute the minimum deemed necessary under general circumstances and in most cases to prevent adverse effects from drive-through facilities. Other standards may be required as conditions of approval defined by City Planning staff to ensure that such uses are in accord with the intent of the Specific Plan and in concert with the integrity of the proposed project.
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Town Center Development Standards
The following standards for the Town Center area are required in addition to the previous general business regulations. It is the intent of these standards to assure that the entire Town Center area is treated as one unit functionally and aesthetically. Should multiple developers complete these planning areas, or portions thereof, each must be compatible with the guidelines and standards for the entire Town Center.
Architectural style and design must be of the same quality and consistency throughout the Town Center area. Architectural elements and themes shall be consistent, while also permitting diversity for corporate identity.
Landscape architectural design shall be consistent within all Town Center parcels. This includes plant and tree palettes, hardscape, lighting, entry features, etc.
Signage must be consistent within the entire Town Center as well as the Master Sign Program for the entire community. A separate Town Center Master Sign Program shall be prepared to ensure a cohesive design for the Town Center is implemented.
Should individual areas or parcels be developed separately from the remaining portions of the Town Center, the developer shall demonstrate that traffic circulation, parking, and utilities for the entire planning area must be taken into consideration during the Precise Plan of Design process.
Maximum Height Standard
The maximum building height for pad buildings located within 75 feet of the Renaissance Parkway right-of-way shall be 30 feet, excluding architectural features such as tower elements, etc., where the maximum height for such features shall be 40’. Maximum height limit for all other portions of the Town Center is 60 feet.
Maximum Building Pad Sizes and Setbacks
Maximum FAR is 0.25 as shown in Table 3-5. If areas or parcels within the Town Center are developed separately the maximum FAR may not be exceeded within that phase.
Minimum setback from Renaissance Parkway, Ayala Drive and Linden Avenue is 20’ unless windows and doors are oriented toward one of these streets, in which case the setback is 0’
Development Criteria
Within 75’ of the Renaissance Parkway right-of-way, pad buildings shall not comprise more than 35% of the linear street frontage as measured from the westerly limit of Planning Area 103 east to the intersection of Ayala Drive. If areas or parcels within the Town Center are developed separately, the 35% maximum shall apply to that individual parcel or phase.
Other Uses
Development standards for the Schools, Private Parks and Paseos, Public Parks, Private Recreation Center, and Utilities land use categories are provided on Table 3-8.
Table 3-8
Development Standards – Open Space and Recreation Uses
Standard Schools
Private
Parks
Public
Parks
Private
Recreation
Center Utilities
Building Setbacks 1
From street 20 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
From any
abutting
residential lot
100 feet 15 feet 25 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Height
Maximum
building height2 50 feet 25 feet 25 feet 45 feet NA
Maximum
stories 2 1 1 3 NA
Notes:
All setbacks shall be measured from the property line or, if applicable, the back of landscape easement unless otherwise noted.
1 Does not apply to shade structures of 150 square feet or less and informational signs. 2 Uninhabitable architectural projections, such as towers, turrets, and chimneys may exceed the maximum building height by 15%.
General Development Standards
The following General Development Standards apply to all developments in the Schools, Private Parks/Paseos, Public Parks, Private Recreation Center, and Utilities land use categories.
Renaissance Specific Plan
Figure 3-1 Conceptual Site Plan for Renaissance Marketplace (PA 101 & 104) NOTES:
1. This is a conceptual plan. It is based on preliminary information which is not fully verified and may be incomplete. It is meant as an aid in examining possible development strategies and any quantities indicated are subject to revision as more reliable information becomes available.
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Renaissance Specific Plan
Figure 3-2 Conceptual Site Plan for PA 108a
NOTES:
1. This is a conceptual plan. It is based on preliminary information which is not fully verified and may be incomplete. It is meant as an aid in examining possible development strategies and any quantities indicated are subject to revision as more reliable information becomes available.
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Refuse Receptacles
Refuse and recycling receptacles shall be completely screened from public rights-of-way and parking areas through site orientation, enclosures, and/or landscaping.
All development shall be provided with 1 refuse bin and 1 recycling bin enclosure per building or as required by trash provider/City ordinance.
Refuse and recycling enclosures shall have a minimum interior dimension of 10 feet by 8 feet and be enclosed by 6 foot tall walls with self-latching gates or as required by trash provider/City ordinance.
Refuse and recycling receptacles shall be within easy access to trash removal and shall be separated from any residential structure by a minimum of 20 feet.
Walls and Fences
Walls, fences, or other screening devices in areas designated for schools, parks, and utilities shall be allowed provided they meet the following requirements:
The height of walls and fences shall be measured from the top of the highest adjacent grade unless otherwise noted or if adjacent to a public right-of-way, in which case the measurement shall be taken from the side of the public right-of-way.
Wood, chain link, barbed and razor wire are not permitted. Chain link may be used on a temporary basis at construction sites. Vinyl coated chain link may be used as a fencing material for outdoor park facilities such as tennis courts.
Solid masonry walls a minimum of 6 feet in height shall be required with the following exceptions:
A solid masonry wall a maximum of 8 feet in height is permissible when adjacent to any residential use or land use designation.
Around private parks and the private recreation center, a combination of solid masonry wall (minimum 5 feet in height) and view-fencing (maximum 1 foot in height) may be utilized. No wall located within an area defined by a corner cutoff line between two points each measured 30 feet horizontally from the point of intersection of the property lines at the street corner may exceed a height of 3 feet.
Exception: Between residential
and non-residential
Exception: Combined wall
and retaining wall
Standard interior wall
5’-8’
Rear and Side Walls
Development Criteria
For retaining walls:
When a retaining wall is necessary, combined retaining walls and walls shall be permitted as long as they do not exceed a combined total height of 9 feet as measured from the lowest adjoining grade.
If visible from the public right-of-way, the maximum height of any solid retaining wall shall be 3 feet as measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
If retaining walls are not visible from public areas or if they are visible from public areas and unique designs are incorporated to disguise or break up the mass of the retaining wall (e.g. offsets, landscape walls, unique materials, or public art) the maximum height may be 6 feet as measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
A second retaining wall may be erected above the lower retaining wall with a minimum 3 foot landscaped separation.
The height provisions governing the lower retaining wall, above, shall apply to the second retaining wall.
All fences and walls shall be designed to be compatible with the overall architectural style, of a durable quality, and of a color and material complementary to the overall physical design.
The following types of fence materials are prohibited:
Barbed wire
Wire
Wood
Corrugated metal
Electrically charged fences
Plain exposed plastic concrete/PCC
Chain-link with or without grapestake fencing or similar materials
All walls, fencing, or screening materials shall be maintained in a physical state similar to that at the time of installation. Repair and/or replacement of damaged, defective, or severely weathered materials shall be completed immediately upon occurrence or within a minimum of 20 days of notification by the City.
Landscaping shall be used to screen walls or fences that are visible from the public right-of-way and that exceed 50 feet in length.
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Screening
All utility connections shall be coordinated with the development of the site and should not be exposed, except where deemed appropriate or necessary by the City.
Utility equipment, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestalmounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and sprinkler manifolds, may be placed above ground provided they are screened from view in the building or a fully enclosed structure. All vent pipes and similar devices that are attached to the building shall be painted to match the building. All roof-access ladders shall be screened from view.
All roof-mounted equipment, including but not limited to mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, tanks, and ducts, shall be screened on all sides from street-level public view and neighboring residences by a parapet wall, decorative enclosure, or other architectural element.
Equipment screening shall be designed and painted to match the building and shall be equal to the maximum height of the equipment.
All storage, including cartons, containers, materials, or trash shall be shielded from view within a building or area enclosed by a solid fence or wall not less than 6 feet in height.
Ground-mounted equipment, including heating and air conditioning units and trash receptacles, shall be completely screened from view from surrounding properties through the use of screen walls, landscaping, or other methods.
Loading docks that are adjacent to public streets, residential areas, and open space shall be screened from adjacent uses through the use of landscaping, earthen berms, or decorative walls or fencing.
Exposed gutters, downspouts, vents, louvers, and other similar elements shall be painted to match the surface to which they are attached, unless the elements are incorporated as part of the design element of the site.
Lighting
Lighting standards shall be energy efficient and in scale with the height and use of the structures on-site.
Light standards shall not exceed 15 feet in height above finish grade, the design shall be consistent with the architectural theme of the facility served, and shall be located within landscape planter areas.
Development Criteria
All lighting, including security lighting, shall be directed away from adjoining properties and the public right-of-way.
Parking areas shall have lighting that provides adequate illumination for safety and security. Parking lot lighting fixtures shall maintain a minimum of 1 foot-candle of illumination at ground level at any location within the parking facility.
The level of lighting shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any residential property line or 1 foot-candle at any nonresidential property line.
All lighting fixtures, other than pedestrian walkway lighting less than 6 feet in height, shall be shielded (equipped glare reflector shields designed to redirect spill lighting downwards and away from surrounding areas) such that no light is emitted above the horizontal plane of the bottom of the light fixture.
Exterior lighting may be used to illuminate significant exterior features and landscaping.
Operational Restrictions
No recreational activity located adjacent to a residentially zoned area shall be permitted to operate between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Signs
Per Section 5, Signs, of this Specific Plan.
Parking and Loading Standards
Per Chapter 18.58, Off-Street Parking, of the Municipal Code.
Detention/Drainage
Detention and drainage areas shall be permitted in all land use categories as necessary and on a case-by-case basis. When possible, these areas should be designed to blend in with the surrounding development, be landscaped, and be designed to accommodate uses that can be flooded, such as active/passive recreation and natural open space. On-site detention facilities may be permanent or temporary based upon the capacity, status, and connection to downstream drainage facilities.
Temporary Outdoor Activities
As noted in the Table 3-7, Temporary Uses, of the General Business Development Standards above.
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Development and Design Variations In order to create the desired street scene, variations to some development standards are necessary. The following variations override standards listed on Tables 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, and 3-7 in the specific locations noted below in Table 3-9.
Table 3-9
Development and Design Variations
Feature Issue Unique Uses/Standards
SR-210 Desire to create a gateway into City and Renaissance and maximize regional visibility. Signage and buildings should be located immediately adjacent to the freeway right-of-way and allowed greater height and mass to increase visibility. Distinct architecture, coloring, landscaping, and lighting should be used to create identity. Habitable structures fronting on SR-210 may exceed the underlying height of the base district by 20%.
Nonhabitable architectural features, such as towers, may exceed the maximum height of the underlying land use district by 30%.
The Town Center is permitted the freeway-adjacent pylon signs as shown on Figure 5-1.
These pylon signs may be a maximum 750 square feet per face and a maximum height of 50 feet.
Renaissance Parkway (between Linden and Ayala)
In order to enhance this signature roadway, a wide landscape and setback area adjacent to the Town Center land use areas shall be created, as detailed in the Town Center conceptual drawings. To provide softening along the Town Center edge, a landscape buffer has been provided as detailed in Figure 3-4b Modified Renaissance Parkway at Ayala Intersection
Ayala Drive To minimize noise and pollution impacts, residences should be setback and buffered from these roadways.
From the back of curb, residences along Ayala Drive shall have an average setback of 40 feet and a minimum setback of 35 feet.
Direct vehicular access to individual units shall not be taken from Ayala Drive.
Linden Avenue This is a significant street that abuts residential areas and residences should be shielded from the impacts of traffic and adjacent business uses to the extent feasible. From the back of the landscape easement, residences that front Linden Avenue shall have an average setback of 10 feet, and they shall be rear or side oriented. Residences that front Linden Avenue shall be screened from the road. Direct vehicular access to individual units shall not be taken from Linden Avenue. Renaissance Parkway (East of Alder and between Locust and Ayala), and Linden Avenue shall not be used for truck through-trips, that is local deliveries are permitted but these segments of the roads shall not be truck routes and shall be signed accordingly. From the back of the landscape easement, business and commercial uses that front Linden Avenue shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet.
From the back of the curb, a 30-foot-wide landscape buffer with a multi-use trail shall occupy the east side of Linden Avenue in PA 131 and PA 129. From the back of the curb, a passive 30-foot-wide landscape buffer shall occupy the west side of Linden Avenue in PA 130.
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Table 3-9
Development and Design Variations
Feature Issue Unique Uses/Standards
Gated entries Entries are the initial theme-setting features of the Village and should be designed to establish character of neighborhoods, accommodate landscaping, and minimize noise impacts to adjacent residences. Rear-or side-oriented buildings shall have an average setback of 15 feet from the back of sidewalk. Garages shall have a minimum 18 foot setback from property line. For rear facing residences, an 8-foot-high solid wall may be used within 100 feet of the entry gates to minimize visual and noise impacts.
Access to major arterials There are many small parcels with fragmented ownerships along the roadways and there is a need to limit the number of driveways to reduce vehicular conflicts. Accordingly, smaller parcels should be consolidated and/or enter into reciprocal driveway access agreements to share accessways. Direct vehicular access to individual residential units shall not be taken from arterials. For non-residential projects, the location and width of the driveways shall be reviewed and approved by the Traffic Engineer.
Properties that cannot meet the minimum spacing requirements shall enter into an irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement(s) with adjacent properties. The legal instrument shall be shall be approved by the City and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder prior to final building permit approval. The recorded agreement shall remain in effect in perpetuity, except as modified or rescinded pursuant to the expressed written approval of the City. Interim driveways are acceptable to allow access until such time as the reciprocal driveways can be executed and shall be reviewed and approved by the Traffic Engineer.
Planning Area 106 Underground utilities are located within what was formerly the Laurel Avenue right-of-way
These utilities will be maintained in place, and landscaped as part of development for Planning Area 107.
Business uses adjacent to residential uses (Planning Area 6, 8, 119, and 132 and ) Businesses and residences (existing and proposed) will be located on adjacent parcels and considerations must be incorporated that minimize negative impacts on residences. If loading and unloading areas directly face residences, there shall be a minimum setback of 120 feet from the property line to the loading bay doors and a minimum building-tobuilding separation of 150 feet. Stated setbacks apply to situations where the garage doors do not directly face residences (e.g. side-on configuration. Loading docks that are adjacent to residential areas shall be screened from adjacent uses through the use of landscaping, earthen berms, or decorative walls or fencing. No commercial or industrial activity located immediately adjacent to a residentially zoned area (e.g. not separated by a street or park) shall be permitted to operate between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and loading activities shall not be permitted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. When adjacent to residential use or land use designation, the side and rear setbacks of structures in the Employment and Freeway Incubator land use designations shall be 40 feet for single story and 10 feet for each additional floor. In the Employment and Freeway Incubator land use designations, walls shall be a minimum of 8 feet in height when adjacent to any residential use or land use designation. No storage shall exceed the height of the wall when adjacent to a residential use or land use designation unless it complies with the building setbacks. Within 100 feet of the property line of a residentially designated parcel, light standards shall not exceed 20 feet in height and shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any residential property line.
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Table 3-9
Development and Design Variations
Feature Issue Unique Uses/Standards
Planning Area 21 Due to lot configuration, there is a potential for the site to develop in a single, in-line format like a typical strip commercial center and which is not desired at this location. A single, in-line structure located along the eastern property line is not permitted. Since there many design options, the City shall review options through the Precise Plan of Design process to ensure compliance with these provisions. Possible options include a central parking courtyard, corner plaza, corner structure with unique treatment such as a tower, or corner building cut-off as shown in the thumbnails below.
Development Criteria
Renaissance Pkway
Alder Ave
Suggested site layouts for Planning Area 21
Renaissance Pkway
Alder Ave
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Nonresidential Incentives
Within Renaissance, there are a variety of nonresidential properties and ownership conditions. Some nonresidential properties will be improved as part of a master development while others will occur individually over time. In order to encourage the level of detail and aesthetic quality envisioned, the Renaissance Specific Plan includes a package of incentives intended to stimulate private investment and result in desired development.
The Incentive Program is a menu of incentives that the City is willing to provide in exchange for desired features. While the underlying land use designations still apply, the property owner may request, and the City may choose to apply, aspects of this program to stimulate desirable development.
The Incentive Program is only available to development within the nonresidential land use categories (Town Center, General Commercial, Freeway Commercial, Freeway Incubator, Corporate Center, Business Center, and Employment) and shall be awarded at the discretion of the City based upon the merits of the amenity/feature. The determination of the appropriate incentive for the proposed feature shall be awarded through a conditional development permit (major and minor), precise plan design, and/or tentative tract map application process on a case-by-case basis using the provisions of this section as a guide.
The City may only award 2 incentives per project. In addition, the same incentive may not be awarded twice for the same project, except as noted below for lot consolidation. For example, an increase in floor area ratio may not be awarded to the same project for both shared parking and reciprocal driveway access. If the incentives listed are not desirable/useful to the applicant, the applicant may propose and the City may consider through a conditional development permit, different incentives including reduced setbacks, increased height limits, or reduced landscape requirements.
Incentives will be considered for the following features:
Shared parking. Projects that consolidate and combine individual parking lots into shared parking facilities are eligible to either reduce the overall parking requirement by up to 10 percent or increase the allowable floor area ratio by 2 percent. Reciprocal parking, access and circulation easements are executed by owners of contiguous lots subject to approval by the Development Review Committee and Engineering Division.
Lot consolidation. Larger lots are desired in the Employment and Business Center land use categories. As an incentive to achieve larger lots, the City shall consider awarding a floor area ratio bonus, as described in Table 3-10, for each Development Criteria
lot combined when the consolidation exceeds 5 acres. Lot consolidations that result in a parcel that exceeds 5 acres would be entitled to receive a 1 percent FAR bonus for each acre of incremental growth up to 25 acres.
Table 3-10
Density Bonus Incentives for Lot Consolidations
Acres
Employment Business Center
Min.
FAR
Bonus
FAR
Max
FAR
Min.
FAR
Bonus
FAR Max FAR
0-5 0.35 0 0.35 0.45 0 0.45
6 0.35 0.01 0.36 0.45 0.01 0.46
7 0.35 0.02 0.37 0.45 0.02 0.47
8 0.35 0.03 0.38 0.45 0.03 0.48
9 0.35 0.04 0.39 0.45 0.04 0.49
10 0.35 0.05 0.4 0.45 0.05 0.5
11 0.35 0.06 0.41 0.45 0.06 0.51
12 0.35 0.07 0.42 0.45 0.07 0.52
13 0.35 0.08 0.43 0.45 0.08 0.53
14 0.35 0.09 0.44 0.45 0.09 0.54
15 0.35 0.1 0.45 0.45 0.1 0.55
16 0.35 0.11 0.46 0.45 0.11 0.56
17 0.35 0.12 0.47 0.45 0.12 0.57
18 0.35 0.13 0.48 0.45 0.13 0.58
19 0.35 0.14 0.49 0.45 0.14 0.59
20 0.35 0.15 0.5 0.45 0.15 0.6
21 0.35 0.16 0.51 0.45 0.16 0.61
22 0.35 0.17 0.52 0.45 0.17 0.62
23 0.35 0.18 0.53 0.45 0.18 0.63
24 0.35 0.19 0.54 0.45 0.19 0.64
25 0.35 0.2 0.55 0.45 0.2 0.65
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Reciprocal driveway access. Projects that consolidate and combine driveway access to minimize conflicts with traffic are eligible to either reduce the overall parking requirement by up to 10 percent or increase the allowable floor area ratio by 2 percent. To receive this incentive, the applicant shall enter into an irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement(s) with adjacent properties. The location and width of the access-ways shall be reviewed and approved by the Traffic Engineer. The legal instrument shall be approved by the Planning Department and the City Attorney as to form and content and, when approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder prior to final building permit approval. The recorded agreement shall remain in effect in perpetuity, except as modified or rescinded pursuant to the expressed written approval of the City.
Pedestrian building orientation. Projects that orient the parking in the rear of the lot and orient the main entrance of the building toward the public sidewalk are eligible to either receive an increase of up to 2 percent in floor area ratio or reduce the overall parking requirement by up to 5 percent. The height limits and setbacks may be adjusted up to 10 percent to accommodate the increased floor area.
Public plaza. Projects adjacent to intersections that include a public plaza are eligible to receive an increase in floor area ratio. Projects are eligible to receive an increase of 2 square feet in floor area for every square foot of public plaza that exceeds a minimum area of 625 square feet (no dimension less than 25 feet) and is adjacent to and accessible from the public sidewalk. The height limits and setbacks may be adjusted up to 10 percent to accommodate the increased floor area.
Public art. Projects that provide permanent, outdoor art that is viewable by the public from the public sidewalk are eligible to either receive an increase of up to 2 percent in floor area ratio or reduce the overall parking requirement by up to 2 percent. The height limits and setbacks may be adjusted up to 10 percent to accommodate the increased floor area.
Sustainable features. Projects that achieve a LEED certification (or equivalent, measurable, and verifiable rating system) are eligible to either receive an increase of up to 2 percent in floor area ratio or reduce the overall parking requirement by up to 2 percent. The height limits and setbacks may be adjusted up to 10 percent to accommodate the increased floor area. See the Interpretation provisions of Section 7, Implementation, for a discussion of a process to resolve potential barriers to achievement of LEED certification.
Tracking Non-Residential Incentives. Many planning areas within the Renaissance Specific Plan Area have been built with allowances gained by utilizing nonresidential incentives. Refer to Appendix C to review the development tracking table.
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Mobility Plan
Renaissance is designed for more than the automobile; it provides mobility options to allow convenient access to the region and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Renaissance is designed with an efficient internal and external circulation system that includes a network of roadways, multiple-use trails, and paseos that provide a range of options for vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit mobility.
Vehicular Circulation
As shown in Figure 3-1, Vehicular Circulation Plan, the Renaissance Specific Plan includes a vehicular circulation plan that fits into and complements the existing surrounding roadway system. Similar to the City’s surrounding grid-pattern circulation system, Renaissance’s roadway system consists of a hierarchy of streets, including arterials, secondary arterials, collectors, local and private streets, and private drives, as described below.
State Route 210
SR-210 is a Caltrans facility that serves as a new east–west connection between San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties. SR-210 stretches 28.2 miles through the cities of La Verne, Claremont, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Through Rialto, SR-210 is a depressed, eight-lane freeway (three lanes plus a carpool lane in both directions) with intersections at Ayala Drive, Alder Avenue, Riverside Drive, and Sierra Avenue.
Major Arterials (Figure 3-4a through 3-7)
Major Arterial roadways are intended to carry large volumes of relatively highspeed traffic between the region, different parts of the City, and Renaissance. The Major Arterials in Renaissance include:
Renaissance Parkway
Alder Avenue
Baseline Road
Ayala Drive
Secondary Arterials (Figures 3-8 through 3-10b)
Secondary Arterials are smaller than Major Arterials but are extremely important in creating a backbone circulation system. They serve as the primary roadways within Renaissance, carrying the majority of traffic into and throughout the site.
The Secondary Arterials in Renaissance include:
Casmalia Street
Locust Avenue
Miro Way
Linden Avenue
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Residential Collectors (Figure 3-11)
Residential Collectors are used by local traffic within the Village. These two-lane roads are intended to allow slow-speed traffic and on-street parking. Residential Collectors are designed to complement the character of surrounding uses. The circulation plan and street layout within the Village may be modified during the tract map process with approval of the Development Review Committee and Traffic Engineer.
Commercial Collectors (Figure 3-12)
Commercial Collectors are used by local traffic within commercial areas. These two-lane roads are intended to provide access to businesses and provide on-street parking. Commercial Collectors include:
Laurel Avenue
Maple Avenue
Tamarind Avenue
Palmetto Avenue
Walnut Street
Local Streets (Figure 3-14)
While not shown on the Circulation Plan, Local Streets will be developed within each residential and business neighborhood. The circulation plan and street layout within the Village may be modified during the tract map process with approval of the Development Review Committee and Traffic Engineer.
Private Drives
Private drives may be found in some residential neighborhoods depending upon the type of product. Private drives help to create a more attractive street scene in the front by moving the car to the rear of the building, which breaks the monotony of front-entry garage products with driveways along the street. Private drives are not depicted on the Vehicular Circulation Plan, as they will be the function of individual projects and approved during the tract map process.
Gated Entries (Figure 3-15)
Gated entries are permitted in Renaissance. Potential locations are shown on Figure 3-3. The locations, number, and design of gated entries may be modified based upon the final circulation patterns in the Village, precise site design, plotting, and construction documents with ministerial approval from the Development Review Committee. A conceptual section and site plan of a Major Gateway, which may be used to mark the primary entry into the Village, are shown on Figure 3-15.
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Truck Routes
The truck routes in and around Renaissance are shown on Figure 3-16, Truck Routes. The truck routes in Renaissance are intended to direct on-site truck traffic westward to Alder Avenue and away from residential areas.
Truck traffic is accommodated along Baseline Road, Alder Avenue, Ayala Drive, Laurel Avenue, Locust Avenue, Walnut Street, and Miro Way. All roadways south of Miro Way and north of Renaissance Parkway (except for Linden Avenue between Renaissance Parkway and Casmalia Street) accommodate truck traffic.
Due to the interface of business and residential uses, the following standards apply to truck routes:
On-site truck traffic will be directed to Alder Avenue through the use of directional signage at business driveways.
Truck trips are restricted to local deliveries (no through-trips) on: 1) Linden Avenue between Baseline Road and Renaissance Parkway, 2) Renaissance Parkway (except between Alder Avenue and Locust Avenue), 3) Miro Way, and 4) Laurel Avenue and Maple Avenue between Baseline Road and Miro Way.
Developments along Linden Avenue and Ayala Drive that abut residentially designated properties shall comply with the design provisions noted in Table 3-9.
In cases where two truck routes intersect, a minimum 50 foot curb corner radius shall be used.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation
An objective for Renaissance is to create a lifestyle that promotes walking and bicycling and enhances the community’s health and wellness. Accordingly, Renaissance includes an extensive pedestrian system, as shown in Figure 3-17, Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan, which is composed of both public and private on-and off-street facilities.
All pedestrian facilities shall be designed to meet ADA and City requirements.
The pedestrian and bicycle circulation system joins important community features, such as the Town Center, clubhouse, school, and parks. This promotes safe nonvehicular movement throughout Renaissance and adjacent uses. If the paseos on the western and southern edges of the Village are private, access-ways shall provide controlled pedestrian and bicycle access. As depicted on Figure 3- 17, Renaissance includes pedestrian-only access-ways at the terminus of the private paseos and shared vehicular and pedestrian access-ways at major entries.
Figure 3-3 Vehicular Circulation Plan
Freeway (State Route
210)
Major Arterial
Secondary Arterial
Collector
Residential Collector
Commercial Collector
Potential Entry Gate
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NOTES:
1. The locations of the gated entries and monuments may be to the approval of the Director of Development Services.
2. The circulation pattern within the Resort (residential area) may Services.
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Figure 3-4a Renaissance Parkway
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-4b Modified Renaissance Parkway at Ayala Intersection NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-5 Alder Avenue
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-6 Baseline Road
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-7 Ayala Drive
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-8 Secondary Arterial
(Casmalia St.)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-9a Secondary Arterial (Modified)
(Miro St. & Locust Ave.)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
5. “No Stopping” signs shall be posted along the roadway.
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Figure 3-9b Secondary Arterial (Modified)
(Miro St. & Locust Ave.)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
5. “No Stopping” signs shall be posted along the roadway.
6. See Southern California Edison (SCE) Settlement Agreement for details.
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Figure 3-10a Residential-Adjacent
Secondary Arterial
(Linden Ave.)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-10b Marketplace-Adjacent
Secondary Arterial
(Linden Ave.)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-11 Residential Collector (Typical)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
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Figure 3-12 Commercial Collector
(Maple, Palmetto, Walnut, Tamarind, and Laurel Ave.)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
5. “No Stopping” signs shall be posted along the roadway.
6. In areas where Pametto, Tamarind, and Walnut (west of Alder) were developed with an 88 foot ROW, they shall remain as built.
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Figure 3-13 Modified Collector
(‘A’ Street)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
3. Setbacks measured from the back of landscape easement.
4. Meandering sidewalks may be utilized on this street. A minimum separation of 5 feet must be maintained between the sidewalks edge and back of curb and back of landscape easement.
5. “No Stopping” signs shall be posted along the roadway.
6. In areas where Pametto, Tamarind, and Walnut (west of Alder) were developed with an 88 foot ROW, they shall remain as built.
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Figure 3-14 Local Street (Typical)
NOTES:
1. In cases where the ultimate Right-of Way cannot be obtained due to existing structures or unique conditions, the City Engineer may approve a reduced Right-of-Way street section.
2. Standard street sections do not apply at intersections. Modifications are necessary to maintain the City’s level of service goals and accommodate features such as turn lanes and deceleration lanes.
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Figure 3-15 Major Gated Entry NOTE: Location to be determined.
Not To Scale
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Figure 3-16 Truck Routes
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Renaissance Pkwy
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Baseline Rd
Miro Way
Lieske Dr
210 210 210
Notes:
1 Utilize a 35-foot curb corner radius when two truck
routes intersect.
2 Truck access to the property
City of Rialto General Plan Truck
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Restricted Truck Access – Local
Deliveries Only1,2
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Figure 3-17 Bicycle / Pedestrian Circulation Plan
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Class I – Bike Path and Multi-Use trail (public)
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Greenbelt Sidewalk
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NOTES:
Director of Development Services.
with approval of the Director of Development Services.
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms for: Bicycle Path (Class I facility), Bicycle Lane (Class II facility), and Bicycle Route (Class III facility).
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Bicycle circulation in Renaissance may occur as follows.
A Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) is intended for the exclusive use of bicycles. While it may parallel a roadway, it is physically separated by distance or a vertical barrier.
A Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) shares the right-of-way with a roadway or walkway. It is indicated by a bikeway pictograph on the pavement and a continuous stripe on the pavement, or is separated by a continuous or intermittent curb or other low barrier.
A Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) shares the right-of-way with a roadway or walkway. It is not indicated by a continuous stripe on the pavement or separated by any type of barrier, but it is identified as a bikeway with signage.
Transit
Omnitrans is the transit provider in Rialto and Renaissance. Omnitrans is a joint-powers authority governed by a 20-member Board of Directors representing the County of San Bernardino and the 15 cities Omnitrans serves.
Currently, one Omnitrans bus line provides service to Renaissance. Route 10 operates along Baseline Road and provides connections between downtown San Bernardino and the Metrolink station in Fontana. Approximately 2 miles east of Renaissance at Riverside Avenue, riders can connect with Route 22, which provides connections between north and south Rialto. From Route 22, riders can board the Metrolink at the Rialto station.
While it is not within the control of the City or developer to dictate the location of future Omnitrans transit routes and stops, it is believed that, at buildout of Renaissance, expanded transit service would be merited within the Specific Plan.
Ideally, transit service would be provided in the Town Center/Village area, Corporate Center, as well as to areas designated as Employment and Business Center. As bus routes change and development occurs in Renaissance, the accommodation of transit lines shall be coordinated with Omnitrans. In addition, any bus stops located within Renaissance shall be designed to complement the surrounding architecture and landscaping, the Renaissance design guidelines, and comply with the Omnitrans Official Bus Stop Guidelines.
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Parks and open space create
community gathering areas and
help define the character of
Renaissance.
One type of active use envisioned
for the Public Park.
Parks and Open Spaces
As shown on Figure 3-18, Parks and Open Space Plan, Renaissance includes open spaces that serve multiple functions: as recreational opportunities, as community separators, as buffers, as visual landmarks, as theme setters, and as an interconnecting system of trails. The parks are easily accessible to residents and are located to ensure that all homes are within one-quarter mile of a park.
Renaissance accommodates 1,279 units and a population of approximately 3,963residents. Based on the City’s standard of 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, full buildout of the Specific Plan would result in the need to provide
11.9 acres of parkland or an equivalent fee in lieu of dedicated parkland.
Renaissance provides 20.0 acres of new public parks, as well as 2.8 acres of public buffers and paseos, and 4.5acres of new private open space, as summarized in Table 3-10 and further described on the following pages. This total does not include the existing Jerry Eaves Park (25.9 acres), which occupies Planning Area128 and is designated as a public park.
Table 3-10
Open Space Summary
Public Parks 1 Acres
New Public Park, Planning Areas 126 and 133 (with
Designated Park Overlay) 3 20.0
Existing Jerry Eaves Park, Planning Area 128 25.9 (Existing) Public Buffers and Paseos 1 Acres
Linden Ave Buffer Paseo, Planning Areas 129 & 131 1.5
Linden Ave Buffer, Planning Area 130 1.3
Private Parks and Paseos 1 Acres
Private Park Planning Area 112 0.50
Private Park, Planning Area 122 0.50
Private Recreation Center, Planning Area 117 1.5
Town Center Buffer Paseo, Planning Area 111 2 2.0
Total (Excluding Existing) 27.3 7.3
Notes:
1 Parks may be relocated and resized; however, an appropriate in-lieu fee, dedication, or improvement must be approved by the City through the Precise Plan of Development or Tract Map processes. Unless specifically credited toward park credits by the City, only public parks may be counted as public park credit.
2 This Planning Area may accommodate a paseo. If so, detailed plans shall be approved by the City. This Planning Areas is currently assumed to be private, but if approved as public, any potential to count toward park credits will be determined at that time. 2 For the purposes of estimating open space, Planning Area 133 has been calculated as though the area will be built out as Public Park
Figure 3-18 Parks and Open Space Plan
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Parkhouse
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It is the expressed direction of this Specific Plan that if the amount of parkland described above is provided, then the common open space requirement for attached residential development, as addressed in Table 3-4, shall be satisfied. In addition, the parks described above may be resized and relocated as long as the total amount of parkland is not decreased without the approval of the Development Review Committee and, if necessary, the payment of an appropriate in-lieu fee. In addition, unless specifically credited toward park credits by the City, only public parks may be counted as public park credit.
Renaissance Recreational Facilities
Public Park. Renaissance includes a 20-acre public park with frontages along Ayala Drive and Linden Avenue that may accommodate facilities such as illuminated baseball and soccer fields, combined basketball and tennis courts, a multi-purpose lawn, play equipment, open green areas, shaded picnic areas, and may include a community building with information, snacks, community sports activities, and restrooms. The design and final amenities of this park will be determined by the Recreation Department.
Facilities for active recreational uses that are likely to draw cheering crowds, elicit loud play, have amplified game announcements (i.e., stadiums, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, etc.), or are illuminated for night-time play should be located within the park’s interior and away from surrounding residential uses. Lights and speakers shall be directed away from residences to minimize light and glare impacts. Lights shall be hooded, positioned, and directed toward the field of play to minimize light spillover. Any speakers should be located near the ground and distributed evenly to minimize the need for high volume. Speakers should be limited to daylight hours and lights should be turned off by 10:00 p.m. See figure 3-19 for a conceptual exhibit of the 20-acre park.
Clubhouse. This 1.5-acre active recreation facility will form the hub of activity for Renaissance. The private clubhouse may include recreational amenities such as a clubhouse, tennis courts, oversized spa, gym, fireplace room, restrooms, meeting rooms, and a junior-Olympic-sized pool (see Figure 3-20a).
Private Parks. The two private, half-acre parks are located within the Village; however, their exact size and location may vary. These parks will be both active and passive and may include amenities such as pools, spas, barbeques, small pool houses for equipment and restrooms/showers, open green area large enough for open play, shade structures with tables and chairs, and gathering areas. To receive park credit, private parks shall be built by the developer per City specifications (see Figure 3-20b).
The private clubhouse will act as
an activity center for the residents
of Renaissance.
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Village Interior Paseos. These paseos are located within the interior of the Village and connect residences, parks/open spaces, the clubhouse, and they provide separation between neighborhoods. The paseos contain multipurpose (walking/cycling) trails, landscaping, pedestrian-level lighting, and entry and community theme features. In order to be eligible for park credits, paseos should also contain amenities such as community gardens, distance markers, benches, and exercise and dog comfort stations.
Paseos in the Village are a minimum of 20 feet in width and are enhanced by an 8-foot greenbelt sidewalk on one side of the street. Conceptual depictions of the Paseos can be found in Figures 3-21 and 3-22.
Buffers/Potential Paseos. This Specific Plan also includes the option to develop paseos along the southern edge of the Town Center based on grading conditions.
If they are proven feasible through the final design process. Paseos in these locations would allow a functional use of the space, provide a direct, off-street connection to the park, reduce the need for automobiles, buffer views of industrial land uses, and contribute to the overall health of the residents. The Specific Plan also includes buffers along Linden Avenue in Planning Areas 129, 130 and 131. The following requirements apply to these features:
Along the eastern side of Linden Avenue, a buffer with a multi-use trail will be developed between Linden Avenue and the residences within Planning Areas 129 and 131 and would be a minimum of 30 feet in width. A conceptual depiction of the buffer can be found in Figure 3-8.
This buffer is currently assumed to be public.
Along the western side of Linden Avenue (Planning Area 130), a passive landscape buffer shall be developed between Linden Avenue and PA 108. The buffer shall have a minimum width of 30 feet. A conceptual depiction of the buffer can be found in Figure 3-10a. This buffer is currently assumed to be public.
A paseo may be developed within Planning Area 111 between the Town Center and the residences and would be a minimum of 30 feet in width.
A conceptual depiction of the paseo can be found in Figure 3-23. This paseo is currently assumed to be private, but could be approved as public during the tract map process.
The buffers/paseos are intended to serve multiple purposes including drainage and utility corridors, graded slope, landscaped buffer, and provide recreational options.
Example of the treatment of open
space envisioned in Renaissance.
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Figure 3-20a Neighborhood Clubhouse
Conceptual Site Plan
Figure 3-20b Neighborhood Private Park
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Figure 3-21 Paseo Alternative 1
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Figure 3-22 Paseo Alternative 2
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Any paseo in these locations shall be approved by the City during the tract map process and shall be accessible to the residents, visible, well-lit, and well maintained.
If paseos are approved as public, they shall not be eligible for park credits unless they contain amenities such as a multipurpose trail, community gardens, distance markers, benches, and exercise and dog comfort stations.
All landscaping shall be compatible with any utilities and storm drains developed within the paseo.
Residential Buffers. These buffers are located between the residences and nonresidential uses, as well as between the High Density Residential use and other residential uses. Buffers in these locations will provide screening between noncompatible uses where the development of a paseo is not feasible. If a paseo is developed in these locations, a Residential Buffer should not be required. These buffers should be a minimum of 10 feet wide, and they should contain layered shrubs, trees, and other compatible planting. Conceptual depictions of this buffer can be found in Figure 3-24.
Grading and Infrastructure Plans
Introduction
This section details the on- and off-site plans for the grading, potable water, recycled water, drainage, and sewer systems necessary to accommodate build-out of Renaissance. These plans are conceptual in nature and will be refined during the final permitting, grading plan, tract map, and infrastructure plan approval processes.
Conceptual Grading Plan
Renaissance project is underlain by alluvial fan deposits from the Lytle Creek.
Based upon a preliminary geotechnical investigation completed by Leighton and Associates, dated November 16, 2005, the site consists of “unconsolidated, gray, sand and silty sand with cobbles and boulders”. The site has a fairly uniform gradient of approximately 2 percent, sloping from the northwest to the southeast.
Groundwater is estimated at a depth of 300 feet, so liquefaction is not a consideration for project design. The upper 5 feet is considered compressible.
Removal and recompaction of the surface compressible materials will be required during grading. The site is considered to have a very low expansion potential, negligible sulfate exposure, and mild potential for ferrous metal corrosion.
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As shown on Figure 3-25, Conceptual Grading Plan, the site will be graded at approximately 2 percent from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. The backbone community street grades will be set to match existing topography. Flat graded pads will be established through the grading permit process, but the overall project grading will be in conformance with this conceptual grading plan.
The site will be graded to balance onsite. If oversize rocks are encountered, they will either be buried in fill, crushed onsite, or hauled offsite.
Please note that the grading plan is conceptual in nature and is intended to convey major concepts. The grading plan may be adjusted to reflect the final roadway layout, plotting, drainage plans, and design. The grading plan will be finalized during the grading permit process and approved by the City Engineer.
Conceptual Water Plan
Renaissance is served by three separate water districts. The area north of SR-210 is served by West Valley Water District; the area south of SR-210 and west of Linden Avenue is served by the Fontana Water District; and the property south of SR-210 and east of Linden Avenue is served by the City of Rialto. There are several existing water lines that traverse the Specific Plan area.
Figure 3-26, Conceptual Water Plan, is conceptual in nature and is not intended to show exact locations and alignments of facilities. Infrastructure may be relocated and realigned to follow the final roadway system, plotting, and design.
Final design and location will be determined through the tract map and grading permit processes.
Conceptual Drainage Plan
Renaissance naturally drains from the northwest to the southeast. When SR-210 was constructed, an open drainage channel (the Cactus Channel) was constructed on the north side of the freeway. This channel intercepts all runoff within the specific plan area north of the freeway, and outlets into existing San Bernardino Flood Control District Cactus Basin 5.
The area south of the freeway drains southerly to Baseline Avenue. Baseline Avenue drains easterly toward Cactus Avenue, but currently there are no storm drains in Baseline to intercept site runoff. As shown in the conceptual plan, Figure 3-27, development of Renaissance will require construction of 4 major east west storm drain systems as described below.
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Figure 3-24 Residential Buffer
NOTE: Illustration is conceptual in nature and subject to change. Features and alignments will be determined at the time of tract maps.
Large Scale Canopy Trees
Tall Vertical Windrow
(Evergreen Buffer)
Low Ground Cover
Layered Shrub Massing
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Figure 3-25 Conceptual Grading Plan
SOURCE: Doug Bender and Associates
NOTE: This exhibit is conceptual in nature and
is intended to convey major concepts. The
during the grading permit process.
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Figure 3-26 Conceptual Water Plan
Fitzgerald Ave
Maple Ave
Laurel Ave
Tamarind Ave
Palmetto Ave
Walnut St
Alder Ave
Locust Ave
Linden Ave
Ayala Dr
Renaissance Pkwy
Casmalia St
Baseline Rd
Miro Way
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Proposed Water
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SOURCE: Doug Bender and Associates
NOTE: This exhibit is conceptual in nature and
is not intended to show exact locations
and alignments of facilities. Infrastructure
may be relocated and realigned to follow
design. Final design and location will be
determined through the tract map and
grading permit processes.
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Ex. 12’x7.5’ RCB
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Maple Ave
Laurel Ave
Tamarind Ave
Palmetto Ave
Walnut St
Alder Ave
Locust Ave
Linden Ave
Ayala Dr
Renaissance Pkwy
Casmalia St
Baseline Rd
Miro Way
Lieske Dr
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SOURCE: Encompass Associates
NOTE: This exhibit is conceptual in nature and
is not intended to show exact locations
and alignments of facilities. Infrastructure
may be relocated and realigned to follow
design. Final design and location will be
determined through the tract map and
grading permit processes.
Line A
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Existing Line
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Figure 3-27 Conceptual Storm Drainage Plan
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Figure 3-28 Conceptual Sewer Plan
Fitzgerald Ave
Maple Ave
Laurel Ave
Tamarind Ave
Palmetto Ave
Walnut St
Alder Ave
Locust Ave
Linden Ave
Ayala Dr
Renaissance Pkwy
Casmalia St
Baseline Rd
Miro Way
Lieske Dr
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SOURCE: Doug Bender and Associates
NOTE: This exhibit is conceptual in nature and is not
intended to show exact locations and alignments of
facilities. Infrastructure may be relocated and realigned Final design and location will be determined through the tract map and grading permit processes.
Existing Sanitary Sewer
Proposed Sanitary
Sewer
Sewer Cotribution
Directional Arrow
Existing Sewer Pipe Size
Proposed Sewer Pipe
Size
Current Design Sewer
Pipe Size
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The Line “A” storm drain will be constructed in Renaissance Parkway beginning at Laurel Avenue, intercepting flows between the freeway and Renaissance Parkway. The storm drain then moves south on Linden and will turn east and run behind the Town Center parcels and captures flows from the retail development and ultimately discharges into Cactus Basin Number 5. The Line “B” storm drain will be constructed approximately half way between Renaissance Parkway and Miro Way east of Linden Avenue. It will capture discharge from PA 108 development, as well as the residential development as it runs easterly to Ayala Drive, where it ultimately discharges into Cactus Basin Number
4. The Line “C” storm drain has been constructed in Miro Way and captures discharge from development along Alder Avenue and properties along the north side of Miro Way. The storm drain runs easterly to Ayala Drive, turns north to the Fitzgerald intersection, through Jerry Eaves Park, and discharges into Cactus Basin 3 through an 84” storm drain.
Line D is the most southerly east west storm drain system and will be constructed in Baseline Avenue. It will intercept runoff from the area south of Miro Way and north of Baseline Road. This storm drain will outlet into Cactus Basin 31
. Development in this area will be required to
have temporary detention basins until downstream facilities are completed.
This conceptual plan includes an assumption that all the water quality treatment requirements for the parcels designated as Business Center will be addressed onsite. In addition, it is assumed that the General Commercial, Corporate Center, and Freeway Commercial parcels will also handle their water quality onsite. On-site detention facilities may be permanent or temporary based upon the capacity, status, and connection to downstream drainage facilities.
The storm drainage plan is conceptual in nature and is not intended to show exact locations and alignments of facilities. Infrastructure may be relocated and realigned to follow the final roadway system, plotting, and design. Final design and location will be determined through the tract map and grading permit processes.
Conceptual Sewer Plan
Renaissance has undergone significant construction of infrastructure since the original adoption of the Specific Plan in 2010. Properties along Alder Avenue discharge to an existing 12 inch line that ultimately is conveyed to the Baseline Road sewer system. New development along Laurel Avenue, Walnut Avenue, Development Criteria
Locust Avenue, and Miro Way are conveyed through a trunk sewer in Miro Way that ranges in size from 10 inch to 18 inch. The Miro Way line also captures discharge from a portion of the system in Linden Avenue north of Miro Way, and then routes south on Linden to the Baseline Road system at Miro/Linden intersection. Future development on the north side of Renaissance Parkway, west of Locust Avenue, will convey to the Locust Avenue line. Future development along Renaissance Parkway east of Locust Avenue will be captured in an 8 inch sewer that routes south at Linden Avenue, and turns east behind PA 104 capturing discharge from the Renaissance Marketplace, and ultimately connecting to an existing 18 inch sewer in Ayala Drive. A series of local sewer lines will be constructed within the residential streets. As conceptualized, these sewer lines will connect to an existing 24 inch sewer in Ayala Drive.
The entire Renaissance project will sewer to an existing sewer line that is located in Cactus Avenue. This sewer extends southerly from Baseline Road in Cactus Avenue, easterly in Valley Boulevard, southerly in Riverside Drive, and easterly in Santa Ana Avenue to the City of Rialto sewage treatment plant. TRC prepared a Wastewater Collection System Analysis in 2005 to evaluate the existing and future capacity requirements for the City’s sewer system. TRC subsequently prepared the Rialto Airport Redevelopment Wastewater Master Plan Update in 2006. This update evaluated the impacts from development of the Renaissance Specific Plan development. At that time, the plan was to develop a large portion of Renaissance with residential development. With the current specific plan, the number of planned residential units has been significantly decreased, and the amount of business related development has been increased.
The sewer plan is conceptual in nature and is not intended to show exact locations and alignments of facilities. Infrastructure may be relocated and realigned to follow the final roadway system, plotting, and design. Final design and location will be determined through the tract map and grading permit processes.
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Electricity
Southern California Edison will provide electrical service to Renaissance. The source of electricity would be from the substation located on site, at the southeast corner of SR-210 and Locust Avenue. The conceptual plan for the electric system in Renaissance is shown on Figure 3-29, Conceptual Electricity Plan.
As shown on the conceptual plan, there are existing overhead 66kV transmission lines in portions of Locust and Laurel Avenues and in an easement, located north of Walnut Avenue, between the two streets. A 66kV line also parallels the south side of the SR-210 from Alder Avenue to the substation. There are existing Renaissance Specific Plan City of Rialto • Page 3-125
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overhead and underground distribution circuits in most of the streets within the project boundaries. Some of these may have to be relocated and converted to underground per SCE requirements. All new service lines must be installed underground.
Gas
Southern California Gas will provide gas service to the project site. The source of the gas will be from existing high pressure transmission lines and medium pressure distribution mains located in Baseline Road. The conceptual plan for the gas system in Renaissance is shown on Figure 3-30, Conceptual Gas Plan.
The pickup point for the existing distribution system is from the pressure regulating station on the north side of Baseline Road and east of Linden Avenue.
As conceived, Miro Way, Renaissance Parkway, and Ayala and Locust Avenues would carry a medium pressure distribution main. Distribution at medium pressure would extend from these streets to the rest of the development. There will be no extension of high pressure mains. Some of the existing facilities may be able to be used, as they are, depending upon the ultimate service requirements and phasing of the street improvements. The developer is not responsible to reinforce existing lines. Standard gas extension rules will apply.
Telephone
AT&T will provide telephone service to Renaissance from the Fontana Central Office. The conceptual plan for the telephone system in Renaissance is shown on Figure 3-31, Conceptual Telephone Plan. As shown on the conceptual plan, the pickup point would be the intersection of Casmalia Street and Locust Avenue on the north side of the SR-210. An extension of primarily fiber-optic cable would be through existing conduit through Locust Avenue.
Existing telephone facilities may be utilized until such time as the street improvements on Locust Avenue occur. Commensurate with street improvements, existing overhead telephone lines will be converted to underground lines. AT&T will install a number of fiber-optic “Pair-Gain” (line concentrator) cabinets and/or controlled environment vaults depending upon the pace of development and the load requirements, as they occur. These are to be built at AT&T’s expense. Easements will need to be taken and the exact locations will be determined at the tract map stage. Standard AT&T extension rules will apply for new line extensions.
There are plans to convert the entire phone system to fiber-optic cable in this area. Locations and easements will also need to be negotiated for the relocation of the three cell towers in the area. The cell towers will be relocated per the conditional development permit process.
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Cable
Time Warner will provide cable service to Renaissance from the line in Baseline Road. Time Warner will be able to provide video, voice, and data services.
The conceptual plan for the cable system in Renaissance is shown on Figure 3- 32 Conceptual Cable Plan. Existing overhead facilities in will be converted to underground facilities commensurate with street improvements and all new extensions will be in accordance with standard extension policies. The majority of the distribution system will be fiber-optic cable and as many as ten “node” units, which are contained in 17 inch x 30 inch cabinets, could be required.
Figure 3-29 Conceptual Electricity Plan
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Fitzgerald Ave
Maple Ave
Laurel Ave
Tamarind Ave
Palmetto Ave
Walnut St
Alder Ave
Locust Ave
Linden Ave
Ayala Dr
Renaissance Pkwy
Casmalia St
Baseline Rd
Miro Way
Lieske Dr
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NOTE: All new 12KV services lines shall be installed underground.
Existing 12KV underground line
Existing 12KV overhead line (to be converted to underground upon development) Existing 66KV overhead line
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Landscape Plant Palette
The Landscape Plant Palette presents permitted species within the Specific Plan area. Landscaping shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department and the sizes and spacing of plants shall comply with the guidelines in Landscape Plants for Western Regions, by Bob Perry (1992) or City standards, as approved through the landscape plan approval process. Additions to the Landscape Plant Palette are allowed with approval from the Development Review Committee as long as they comply with the guidelines in Landscape Plants for Western Regions, by Bob Perry (1992) and all applicable State guidelines.
Botanical Names Common Names
Trees
Albizia julibrissin Silk Tree
Alnus rhombifolia White Alder
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree
Brahea armata Mexican Blue Palm
Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud
Chorisia speciosa Floss Silk Tree
Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Tree
Citrus sp. Citrus
Eriobotrya japonica Bronze Loquat
Eucalyptus sp. Sweet Gum
Feijoa sellowiana Pineapple Guava
Gleditsia triacanthos Honey Locust
Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda
Juglans californica California Black Walnut
Koelreuteria bipinata Chinese Flame
Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle
Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay
Ligustrum lucidum Glossy Privet
Liquidambar styraciflua American Sweet Gum
Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree
Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia
Magnolia g. ‘St. Mary’ NCN
Melaleuca sp. Melaleuca
Olea europea European Olive
Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Palm
Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm
Photinea x fraseri (Standard) Photinea
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Pistachia chinensis Chinese Pistachio
Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree
Platanus racemosa California Sycamore
Podocarpus gracilior Fern Pine
Populus fremontii Western Cottonwood
Prunus caroliniana Carolina Laurel Cherry
Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’ Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus ilicifolia Holly Leaf Cherry
Prunus lyonii Catalina Cherry
Pyrus calleryana Pear
Punica granatum Pomegranate
Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak
Quercus engelmanii Engelmann Oak
Quercus lobata Valley Oak
Quercus suber Cork Oak
Rhus lancea African Sumac
Rhapiolepis i. ‘Majestic Beauty’ Indian Hawthorne
Schinus molle California Pepper
Tristania conferta Brisbane Box
Ulmus parvifolia Evergreen Elm
Umbularia californica California Laurel
Washingtonia filifera California Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm
Shrubs
Acacia redolens Acacia
Achillea sp. Yarrow
Agapanthus africanus Lily of the Nile
Agave americana Century Plant
Agave attenuata Foxtail Agave
Aloe sp. Aloe
Alyogyne huegelii Blue Hibiscus
Anzigozanthus flavidus Kangaroo Paw
Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’ Strawberry Tree
Baccharis Salicifolia Mulefat
Bougainvillea sp. Bougainvillea
Buddleja davidii Butterfly Bush
Buxus m. japonica ‘Green Beauty’ Japanese Boxwood
Camellia japonica Camellia
Camellia sasanqua Camellia
Carissa m. ‘Boxwood Beauty’ Natal Plum
Carpenteria californica Bush Anemone
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Chamaerops humilus Mediterranean Fan Palm
Cistus ssp. Rockrose
Cotoneaster sp. Cotoneaster
Dendromecon rigida Bush Poppy
Dietes bicolor Fortnight Lily
Diosma pulchrum Pink Breath of Heaven
Echium candicans Pride of Madeira
Elaeagnus pungens Silverberry
Encelia californica California sunflower
Escallonia sp. Escallonia
Euonymous japonica Evergreen Euonymous
Fremontodrendron californicum California Flannel Bush
Garraya eliptica Silktassel
Grevillea sp. Grevillea
Hemerocallis spp. Daylily
Hesperaloe parvifora Red Yucca
Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon
Ilex vomitoria ‘Stokes’ Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Juncus acutus Spiny Rush
Keckelia cordifolia Heart Leafed Penstemon
Knophofia uvaria Red Hot Poker
Lantana montevidensis Lantana
Lavatera assurgentifolia Tree Mallow
Lavandula stoechas Spanish Lavender
Leptospermum scoparium New Zealand Tea
Leptospermum s. ‘Ruby Glow’ New Zealand Tea
Leymus condensatus Giant Wild Rye
Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’ Texas Wax Leaf Privet
Liriope gigantea Giant Lily Turf
Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape
Melaleuca nesophila Pink Melaleuca
Mimulus ssp. Monkey Flower
Muhlenbergia rigens Deer Grass
Myrtus communis Myrtle
Muhlenbergia rigens Deer Grass
Ochna serrulata Bird’s Eye Bush
Opuntia littoralis Coastal Prickly Pear
Phormim tenax Flax
Pittosporum tobira Mock Orange
Plumbago auriculata Cape Plumbago
Prunus carolina ‘Bright ‘n’ Tight’ Bright ‘n’ Tight Carolina Laurel Development Criteria
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Pyracantha ssp. Firethorne
Quercus berberdifolia California Scrub Oak
Rhamnus californica California Coffeeberry
Rhamnus ilicifolia Holly Leaf Redberry
Rhaphiolepis i. ‘Clara’ India Hawthorne
Rhaphiolepis i. ‘Majestic Beauty’ India Hawthorne
Rhus ovata Sugar Bush
Ribes speciosum Fuchsia Flowering Gooseberry
Ribes viburnifolium Evergreen Current
Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy
Rosa spp. Rose
Rosa banksiae Lady Banks’ Rose
Rosamrinus o. ‘Tuscan Blue’ Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Rosmarinus o. ‘Prostratus’ Prostrate Rosemary
Salvia greggi ‘Furman’s Red’ Furman’s Red Autumn Sage
Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’ Santa Barbara Sage
Scirpus californica California Bullrush
Staychys byzantina Lamb’s Ear
Tecoma stans Yellow Bells
Trachelopermum jasminoides Star Jasmine
Viburnum sp. Laurustinus
Westringia rosmariniformis Coast Rosemary
Yucca sp. Yucca
Groundcovers
Artemisia caucasica Caucasian Artemisia
Baccharis p. ‘Pigeon Point’ Twin Peaks
Carissa macrocarpa ‘Green Carpet’ Green Carpet Natal Plum Elymus condensatus Blue Lyme Grass
Eriodyctyon trichocalyx Yerba Santa
Eschscholiza californica California Poppy
Festuca ovina ‘Glauca’ Blue Fescue
Festuca rubra ‘Moltate’ California Red Fescue
Gazania sp. South African Daisy
Hedera h. ‘Hahnii’ Hahn’s Ivy
Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ Halls Honeysuckle
Marathon II or Medallion II Turf
Lantana montevidensis Lantana
Lupinus nanus Sky Lupine
Myoporum ‘Pacificum’ NCN
Nassella lepida Foothill Needle Grass
Nassella pulchra Purple Needle Grass
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Botanical Names Common Names
Sisyrinchium bellum Blue Eyed Grass
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme
Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine
Vines/Espaliers
Calliandra haematocephala Pink Powder Puff
Distictus buccinatoria Blood-red Trumpet
Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina Jessamine
Jasminum polyanthemum Evergreen Jasmine
Osmanthus fragrans Sweet Olive
Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston Ivy
Passiflora alatocaerulea Passion Vine
Podocarpus gracilior Fern Pine
Pyracantha ‘Graberi’ Firethorn
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4: SECTION 4: DESIGN GUIDELINES
For Renaissance to be an identifiable district within Rialto, it must have a unified and unique physical appearance. At the same time, there must be enough physical variation to create distinct neighborhoods. Renaissance also contains areas that represent different scales of movement and distance that should be appropriately differentiated. For instance, the structures adjacent to SR-210 should be at a different scale and level of detail than those in the pedestrian areas of the Town Center.
These Design Guidelines are intended to create an attractive and cohesive community by providing detailed direction for the physical design of Renaissance.
These guidelines are intended to provide a physical framework that unifies Renaissance as well as provide subtle distinctions that lead to unique neighborhoods.
It is important to note that these Design Guidelines, while general and illustrative in nature, are to be used to evaluate development proposals. Every development within Renaissance must incorporate the particular attention to detail reflected in these guidelines and the intent of these guidelines must be met in order for a project to be approved.
Community Structure Guidelines
Community structure guidelines apply to the public areas of Renaissance. They are intended to create a strong community identity through the use of consistent streetscape, entry monumentation, landscaping, and lighting elements along the public rights-of-way.
Entries and Monuments
A system of arrival and entry treatments distinguish Renaissance from surrounding developments and announce arrival into the Plan itself. There are various types and scales of the entry treatments, but they are all designed as an integrated family. As detailed below, there are various types of entry treatments in Renaissance at varying sizes and levels of prominence. As shown on Figure 4-1, Entries and Monuments, the entry and monument treatments are located at select intersections, with the more prominent intersections receiving a greater level of treatment.
The treatments described below provide the desired quality of the entry and monument types. The exact design, configuration, location, and content of each will be determined in detailed site plans at the tract map level and may be modified with ministerial approval by the Development Review Committee.
Examples of the streetscape
envisioned in Renaissance.
Example of a Community Arrival,
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Community Arrivals
Community Arrivals are the most prominent entries into Renaissance and represent the most significant design treatment. Community Arrivals should incorporate distinctive signage, attractive landscaping, and distinguishing elements such as vertical monuments, monument-style walls, or water features. The architectural treatment of the elements should echo the materials and architectural design treatments of Renaissance. Formal signature groupings of trees and landscaping can be incorporated into the design to create distinctive entries to the community. See Figure 4-2 for a conceptual design of the Community Arrival Marker.
Primary and Secondary Community Markers
Primary and Secondary Community Markers identify secondary entry points into Renaissance or prominent intersections. Primary Community Markers are larger in size and scale than Secondary Community Markers. Primary and Secondary Community Markers are marked with a monument and garden area on the corners, distinctive signage, attractive landscaping, and distinguishing elements. The elements may be of various sizes, but materials will reflect the character of each area as well as the entirety of Renaissance. Formal signature groupings of trees and landscaping can be incorporated into the design to create distinctive entries. See Figure 4-3 for a conceptual design of the Community Marker.
Neighborhood Markers
Neighborhood Markers identify individual neighborhoods in the Village.
Neighborhood Markers are small-scale pilaster monuments in distinctive landscaped areas behind the sidewalk. Neighborhood Markers should reflect the character and materials of the neighborhood. The use of trees, shrubs, groundcover, signage, and lighting will vary by neighborhood. See Figure 4-4 for a conceptual design of the Neighborhood Entry Marker.
Park and Business Markers
Park and Business Markers identify major recreational amenities and business areas at significant intersections. Park and Business Markers are decorative walls set in distinctive landscaped areas behind the sidewalk to improve intersection visibility and provide a visual cue to help identify the community. The materials and signage will reflect the character of each area and yet be designed as part of the family of monuments for the entirety of Renaissance.
Community Gateways
Community Gateways are important entries into Renaissance. Community Gateways should incorporate distinctive signage, and attractive landscaping. The architectural treatments should echo the materials and architectural design of Renaissance. See Figure 4-5 for a conceptual design of the Community Gateway Marker. These concepts maybe modified for commercial development projects.
Examples of Neighborhood Marker
(top) and Park/Business Marker
(above) in Renaissance.
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Figure 4-6 Conceptual Town Center Entry Landscaping
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Gated Entries
The potenital locations of the Gated Entries are shown on Figure 4-1; however, this item addresses the aesthetic qualities of the gated entries. Gated entries will be set back from the main road and highlighted with landscaping. The gates, paving, and lighting will be richly detailed and reflect the architectural character of Renaissance.
Streetscapes
Streetscape elements, such as landscaping, lighting, street furniture, and signage should create an attractive, consistent, and cohesive community image.
Streetscape elements, such as lighting, landscaping, and street furniture, should complement the surrounding architectural styles.
Traffic-calming measures, such as sidewalk bulbs and roundabouts, may be used in and adjacent to residential areas to reduce the speed of traffic and create a more pedestrian-friendly environment.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity
Pedestrian and bicycle routes along roadways and paseos should incorporate pedestrian amenities such as benches, shade structures, and lighting where appropriate.
Pedestrian connections should link residential neighborhoods with recreational, shopping, and service areas.
Bike racks should be located at strategic points throughout the open space system, such as playgrounds, parks, and other recreational amenities, to encourage nonvehicular circulation.
Trails and paseos should be clearly marked with consistent signage and well lit with bollard lighting as appropriate.
Landscaping
All landscaping shall comply with the approved trees, shrubs, and groundcovers listed in the Landscape Plant Palette, Section 3 of this Specific Plan.
Landscaping along major roadways and at project entries should be tasteful and consistent to create an attractive and cohesive community identity.
Formal plantings of nonnative species may be used at key entries and intersections to highlight these areas.
Landscaping within paseos should consist of informal groupings of shade trees, shrubs, and plantings. Native and other low-water species should Create attractive and safe pedestrian
connections in Renaissance.
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comprise the majority of landscaping within paseos. However, turf areas may be provided in areas intended for active use.
Median plantings should reflect the use of the roadway of which they are a part. Median plantings along Renaissance Parkway should be more formal than those along project arterials.
Water usage should be minimized through the planting of native and lowwater species and the utilization of water-efficient and drip irrigation systems.
As practical, utilize medians and parkways for water treatment and to reduce runoff.
Where possible, landscaping should be used to buffer adjacent land uses that are different in scale, use, or design.
Walls and Fences
Solid walls and fences should not dominate the street scene. They should only be used when necessary for noise attenuation, privacy, and shielding of incompatible adjacent uses.
View fences provide a visually attractive alternative to solid walls and fences. They allow for safety and privacy while preserving views and creating a more visually appealing neighborhood. View fences should be used instead of solid walls when feasible, especially when facing onto parks and paseos.
Wall faces that are visible to the public should be constructed of attractive materials and finished with architectural detailing or articulation. The incorporation of high quality materials and surface articulation are strongly encouraged.
Walls and/or wall surfaces not visible to the public do not need the same high level of detail. Pilasters should be incorporated into wall design, especially at entries and important community intersections.
Trees, vines, and landscaping should be used to soften the visual appearance of the walls.
Walls and fences should be made of durable yet attractive materials that complement the adjacent architecture and are resistant to graffiti. When solid walls are necessary, split-face block, stone, or materials with similar visual qualities should be used. Likewise, view fences should incorporate visually attractive materials such as tubular steel, decorative metal, and stone (or faux-stone).
Examples of perimeter walls (top) and
screening walls (bottom) appropriate
for Renaissance.
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Long, monotonous walls are to be avoided. Walls should be undulated with breaks, recesses, and offsets, especially at entries and important intersections. Long walls should be made more attractive and visually interesting through the incorporation of surface articulation and pilasters.
Lighting
Attractive and consistent lighting elements should be provided along roadways within the neighborhood. The height, brightness, and spacing of the lighting elements should be appropriate to the scale and speed of the roadway.
Pedestrian-scale lighting should be provided in areas with nighttime use, such as paseos and walkways. The type, style, and intensity of pedestrian lighting should reflect the use of the character of the area.
Lighting elements should be shielded or downward facing to minimize glare, spillover, and light pollution.
Lighting fixtures should be compatible with the architectural styles of surrounding buildings and yet consistent throughout the community.
Lighting standards should be consistent with City safety and illumination requirements.
Water Features
Water features improve property values, act to cool their surrounding environment, drown out ambient noise, and act as interesting focal points.
Water features area highly encouraged in visually prominent and/or “special” locations such as pedestrian plazas and gathering areas and entry gateways to distinguish neighborhoods and developments.
Water features must use water recirculation systems.
When employed, position water features to maximize their audible and cooling properties around seating areas, plazas, and public gathering areas.
Water features may be decorative or interactive, but must be designed to meet current safety requirements.
Landscape treatments that serve to mimic water elements, such as dry stream beds, and those that serve to capture water, such as bioswales, are also highly encouraged as they evoke qualities of water environments.
Water features are desirable elements
in Renaissance.
Use themed and pedestrian-level
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Business-Related Design Guidelines
The following design guidelines apply to the business-related land use categories in Renaissance. Specifically, these guidelines relate to the physical development in the Town Center, Corporate Center, Freeway Commercial, Employment, Business Center, Freeway Incubator, and General Commercial land use categories.
General Design Elements
Avoid long, monotonous building facades.
Create diversity by clustering buildings around courtyards and open areas where possible.
Establish a visual link in multibuilding complexes by using architectural and site design elements to unify the project.
Roof styles and materials should be architecturally and aesthetically compatible, not uniformly consistent.
Attention should be paid to building at a “human scale” to perpetuate the user-friendly atmosphere of any commercial activity.
As much as possible, architectural styles and details should be authentic.
In this regard, the mixing of styles is encouraged where details are complementary and continue to foster a community atmosphere.
Signage and landscaping shall complement the building’s architecture.
Above all, design of the commercial development should create an inviting place to shop.
Site Planning
Orientation
All buildings within each commercial development should face onto a street, parking lot, or connecting internal walkway. Where highway frontage is available, buildings should take this into account in terms of attractive building design and visible signage.
When possible, windows and entries should face the street or pedestrian walkways, avoiding dominant blank walls.
Massing and color changes reduce the
scale of a building. Examples of
coordinated architecture and
landscaping as well as the creation of
gathering spaces between buildings.
Example of the effective treatment of
the spaces between buildings to unify
and add value to a project.
Example of a well-designed project
with unified architectural theme,
unique corner treatment, coordinated
signage, and clean landscaping.
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Setback Areas
All setbacks along street edges should be landscaped keeping in mind that retail buildings and signs must remain, for the most part, visible from the street and not blocked by trees or other landscape or hardscape elements.
Parking Areas
Large expanses of parking lots adjoining street frontage should be broken up with buildings, plazas, landscaping, or other pedestrian-scale features.
Parking areas should be designed to minimize the conflict between pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Parking areas should provide clearly marked and well-lit pedestrian walkways to ensure pedestrian safety.
Parking areas should be tucked behind buildings when possible. Doing so will minimize the visual impact of these areas along the roadway.
Shade trees and structures should be incorporated into parking lot design.
Service and Storage Areas
Whenever possible, commercial loading docks, garages, and storage areas should be located either behind or to the side of the building served. These services should have their access from secondary rather than primary streets and should not interact with any pedestrian areas.
Service entrances shall be sited so that they do not interfere with customer access.
Appropriate on-site service vehicle parking/turnouts shall be provided in an efficient, nonobtrusive location.
Loading vehicles, when parked, shall not impede normal traffic flow.
Screening
Solid walls, landscaping, or trellis work must screen any refuse containers, utility equipment, mechanical equipment, or loading areas from street, parking, or public view. This screening should be conceived as part of the building architecture to best blend with the overall development.
Screening of Refuse/Recycling Containers, Utility Equipment, and Mechanical Equipment
Whenever possible, refuse/recycling collection or storage areas should be located behind or to the side of the building served.
Example of landscaping used to
screen and soften a long expanse
of wall.
Parking lots should incorporate
screening, shade trees, and
illuminated pedestrian walkways.
Example of appropriate rooftop
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Refuse/recycling collection areas should be designed to contain all waste generated on-site between collections
All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened so that it is not visible from public streets, walks, or parking lots. Screening of rooftop equipment shall be achieved by the building parapet or some other screen wall component that is consistent with the structure’s architecture. This applies to all types of equipment, including mechanical equipment, communication dishes, skylights, exhaust fans, ducts, or any other nonarchitectural elements.
All flashing and sheet metal materials shall be articulated and painted to be consistent with the overall architectural expression. Exterior downspouts should be avoided along façades that are visible from streets or walkways.
All wall- or ground-mounted equipment shall be screened so that it is not visible from public streets or walkways in accordance with utility requirements. Screening equipment shall be achieved by the building itself, a screen wall component that is consistent with the structure’s architecture, and/or landscaping.
Screen walls should be treated similarly to building façades, especially as they become tall and long.
Screening of Loading Areas
Loading docks and doors should be oriented away from street view and buffered and/or setback from incompatible adjacent uses.
Truck loading docks shall be effectively screened from public view.
Screening shall be aesthetically compatible landscaping, and/or comparable materials that effectively obscure loading dock areas. On-grade loading areas not related to large trucks do not need to be screened.
Enclosed service areas or service private drives serving multiple tenants need only screen access points of the service area.
Exterior Design
The architectural style of the commercial developments should respond to the area in which they reside. As noted, frontages along pedestrian areas should have a greater level of detail, especially at the sidewalk level, while those along SR-210 should have bold changes in massing and color. Likewise, those portions of the building that are exposed to public view should have a greater level of treatment than those portions of the building that are screened from public view. Examples of articulated building façades, interesting building masses,
varied rooflines, and appropriate use
of colors and materials.
Example of appropriate screening for
refuse and recycling enclosures.
Mixing of horizontal and vertical
design elements helps create balance
while bold color change denotes
entry at a large scale.
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Primary Exposure
The primary exposure(s) of buildings should receive greater attention to design detail than those that are screened from public view. This can be achieved through variation in form, mass, scale, modulation, and architectural detail.
Building Form, Mass, and Scale
Primary exposures/elevations shall be appropriately detailed and articulated consistent with the architectural style and character of the development.
Building forms should be simple and well proportioned, resulting in a balanced composition of elements.
Articulate planar façades through the use of reveals and color and material changes.
Building massing should consist of a mix of building heights to provide visual interest.
Towers and other vertical/prominent building features should be used to accentuate key elements such as building entries, pedestrian nodes, plazas, or courtyards.
The primary exposure of commercial buildings greater than one story should use architectural elements, signage, and details consistent with the architectural style to reduce the impact of higher volume spaces.
Freeway Adjacent Form, Mass, and Scale
Structures adjacent to SR-210 are encouraged to take advantage of increased height and signage opportunities.
The design of structures along SR-210 should consider the speed and distance at which they will be viewed. This means that on most of the buildings fronting on the freeway, small-scale articulation and texture will be lost. Developments along the freeway should rely on bold changes in massing and color to establish identity. Small-scale articulation of these buildings and textures will still be appropriate at locations where pedestrians will experience them.
Town Center and Corporate Center Form, Mass, and Scale
Except for the freeway frontages, the Town Center and Corporate Center areas are intended to create a pedestrian-friendly environment. Small-scale articulation of building facades, roofs, materials, colors, and textures are appropriate at locations where pedestrians will experience them.
Selectively placed insets and outsets
create visual interest. Repetitive
elements create a smaller scale and
provide continuity in a pedestrian
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In pedestrian areas, great care should be taken to provide small-scale articulation and textures.
Variety in massing and articulation emphasizes pedestrian scale. This includes materials used for both the base and cornice treatments of a development. Base materials have the illusion of “grounding” the building and setting one space apart from another, particularly as they face a street or walkway. Appropriate materials may include:
Plaster
Ceramic tile
Granite
Stone
Marble
Split-face concrete block
Cornice treatments at street or walkway frontages are encouraged to tie the development together. Suggested treatments include:
Shaped, foam-based, plaster-covered cornice
Roof overhangs with brackets
Stepped parapets
Textured materials
Buildings fronting along Renaissance Parkway within the Town Center Planning Areas shall be configured to create view sheds for pedestrians and motorists from the public right of way of the major tenant buildings and activity centers along the perimeter of the Planning Areas. Long, uninterrupted building masses shall be discouraged.
Building Modulation
Large-scale wall planes should be treated with techniques to avoid creating a monotonous effect. Long walls of a single plane, color, material, and height, with no articulation or texture variation, are not appropriate. Long walls that have some variation in plane, height, color, texture, or material, and some articulation are appropriate. The scale of relief along SR-210 should be large-scale while the scale of relief in the pedestrian areas should be small-scale.
Offset wall planes should be used, where appropriate, as an integral part of the building design.
Building offsets or recesses should be used to accentuate building entries and form pedestrian nodes.
Example of façade articulation and
building massing appropriate in largescale areas.
Examples of decorative wall finishes
and awnings that denote building
entries.
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No building façade visible to the public shall have a blank uninterrupted length of wall measuring greater than 50 feet without including one of the following: Change in texture
Change in color
Change in material
Change in plane
Lattice work and trellis elements
Pilasters
Decorative light fixtures
Material inlays
Variation of architectural styles
Murals, graphics, or other visual variations
A tree or equivalent landscape element
Along streets or walkways, buildings should be articulated to create a visual interest. This can be accomplished through the application of windows, arcades, trellises, awnings, and other architectural features, as well as color blocking, the appropriate application of detail elements, and breaking up the massing of the building. This is not required on the freeway side of a commercial development, though encouraged for architectural interest.
Building Entry Treatment
Entries should be visually appealing and identifiable to users. Each commercial building shall provide a well-articulated, identifiable path of entry for pedestrian and vehicular users. Elements such as massing or color change, variation in materials, or signage may prove effective in announcing entry.
Mass elements taller than the primary building walls, and recessed areas set back from the primary walls can help identify entry points.
In the pedestrian areas, less space is necessary to define entries. Entry conditions in these areas do not need large-scale massing elements and can rely on small-scale signage and material changes.
Articulation of major tenant entries for pedestrian identification should be achieved through the use of enriched materials, architectural detailing, and color schemes that offset the entry from the rest of the building.
Example of front entrance façade
articulation.
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Secondary Exposure
Secondary exposures shall be architecturally compatible, though not as detailed as primary exposures.
Secondary exposure of commercial buildings greater than one story shall provide an appropriate level of articulation to engage the street scene.
Articulation can be achieved through wall plane offsets, breaking of parapet lines, and details such as windows and shutters, material inlays, and color or texture changes.
Roofs
Building height shall be varied to provide visual interest.
Variety in roof forms, ridge heights, and direction of gables is required.
Tower elements or other prominent building features should be used to accentuate key elements such as building entries, pedestrian nodes, plazas, or courtyards.
Although the majority of commercial roof area may be flat, the massing of visible elevations should be broken up with the addition of sloping roof elements, including hips or gable forms (as appropriate to the primary architectural style), or parapet treatments with architectural details.
Roof pitch shall be in proportion to the design of the building and in conformance with code regulations for the roof material.
Architectural Features and Accents
Materials and Colors
Building materials and colors are key design elements in establishing an identity.
While variations of materials and colors are appropriate, the number of different materials and colors should be limited on a building.
All visible components of the building shall be treated and finished in a manner consistent with the overall architectural expression.
Acceptable exterior finish materials include concrete with textured, sandblasted, or painted finishes; stone or brick; stucco; or masonry with textured or sandblasted finishes. Glass, glazing systems, glass block, ceramic or natural stone tile, and metal panel systems are appropriate when used as accents.
Vertical masses and bold elements
denote entry conditions and provide
identity at a freeway scale.
Variation of materials and color
provide interest. Small-scale textures
like brick are appropriate in
pedestrian areas.
Use of varying colors, patterns, and
landscaping can create visual interest.
Changing rooflines create interest and
can denote entry.
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All facilities will be constructed of permanent finished materials such as concrete, masonry, and glass. Prefabricated metal or exposed precision concrete masonry are not allowed, but metal siding may be used only when it serves a practical purpose (e.g. refrigeration units) and is limited to 10 percent of an elevation area.
A dominant building material and color should be clearly established in each building. Accents and variations may then occur within the background established by that dominate base. The dominant colors for buildings should be more neutral in nature, with the more intense colors used in the accents.
Color and material should be used in a way that is consistent with the overall architectural expression. Masses denoting entry points should be differentiated in material or color. Articulation in large wall surfaces should be reinforced with variations in color. Entry areas should have finertextured materials and more intense colors.
Materials and colors should be applied to create authentic architectural styles and streetscapes.
All surface treatments or materials should be designed to appear as integral parts of the design, not merely applications.
All materials should wrap architectural elements in their entirety on primary elevations and where exposed to primary public spaces.
Material changes should occur at inside corners or other logical termination points.
Materials applied to any elevations should turn the corner of the building to a logical termination point in relation to architectural features or massing.
Arcades, Trellises, and Awnings
In an effort to protect pedestrians from weather elements, arcades, trellises, and awnings may be used as part of the design.
Windows and Doors
Window and door details create a strong visual impact through placement and configuration. Office buildings will make extensive use of glass windows on all sides, while industrial facilities are likely to have glass windows on only a portion of the building near an entry. In either case, windows should be treated consistently within a single building regarding their placement and detailing. Recessing or projecting glass at entry areas is an effective way of emphasizing these points architecturally.
Large expanses of glass work well
for large-scale environments but
should be avoided in pedestrian
Example of fine-grained window
articulation that is appropriate in
pedestrian areas.
Typical painted finish articulated for
pedestrian scale.
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A base window glass in terms of tint and reflectivity should be established, but variations on the theme may be used to reflect the intentions of massing and scale in the architectural expression.
Accenting of display windows on the first floor is a strong tool for the articulation of store frontage. Display windows can be at pedestrian eye level to stimulate street-scene interest and promote a viable business climate.
40 percent glazing is encouraged on all multitenant commercial buildings and the commercial base of a multistory mixed-use building.
Window treatments, where feasible, are encouraged. Exterior window treatments include, but are not limited to:
Recessing/surrounds of not less than four inches.
Trim elements
Headers and sills
Awnings (cloth awnings should be carefully designed due to high winds.)
Shutters (proportional to window and consistent with architectural style).
Mullion patterns as appropriate to the architectural style.
Awnings, when provided, should be designed to be consistent with the architectural style and color palette of the main structure.
Unacceptable awning treatments include: metal louvers (except Bermudastyle shutters) or untreated fabric.
Large expanses of glass are appropriate in the large-scale developments on SR-210.
Large expanses of glass are inappropriate for pedestrian areas. In pedestrian areas, the building wall should include openings for windows and doors.
Emergency exit/egress-only doors should be treated to blend in with the adjacent walls or surfaces to discourage their perception as entries.
Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting fixtures should be compatible with the architectural style of the building and proportional to the scale of the building.
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Building Systems
All electrical meters should be located on the rear or side elevation of a commercial development and screened from public view.
Natural-gas meters should be grouped and screened from public view by walls or landscaping on the side or rear elevations of a building.
Electrical meters should be located on the rear or side elevation and should be clustered and located behind doors. Screening electrical meters behind doors is not required where meters are located in screened service areas and service courts or in “back of house” areas not intended for public access.
Screening walls and electrical enclosures should be designed as integral architectural features of the building.
Ventilation and HVAC systems should be designed to meet or exceed the minimum outdoor air ventilation rates described in the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHREA) standards.
Private Parks and Open Spaces
Recreation and open space areas should be designed accommodate the needs of different ages and abilities.
Canopy trees should be used to provide shade. Informal groupings create visual interest and are encouraged.
Ample outdoor furniture should be provided. This furniture should match the surrounding architectural styles, materials, and colors.
A combination of hard and soft paving may be used depending upon the function of the recreational amenity.
Active areas may utilize turf, grasses, and ornamental plantings. Passive areas should primarily be composed of non-irrigated or drought-tolerant species.
Varied architectural treatments create
a unique living environment.
Examples of the treatment of private
parks and open spaces envisioned in
Renaissance.
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Residential Design Guidelines
Building-level design guidelines provide important design criteria for structures within Renaissance.
General
Architectural Style
The choice of architectural expression must be derived primarily from the respective building typology (e.g. row towns, courtyard buildings, single-family homes, etc.). Architectural styles should be accurate and appropriate for the building typology.
Use architectural elements that form an integral part of the building and avoid ornamentation and features that appear to be cheap and tacked on.
Building Orientation
Use residential entrances to activate the street, and utilize elements such as canopies, porches, stoops, trellises, and courtyards as transitional spaces between the private and public realms. Orient buildings to face onto streets, parks, and open spaces/ paseos. This orientation will create more attractive, safe, and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and public spaces.
Variety
Create identity and interest by varying floor plans and unit types. Adjacent homes of the same architectural style should not have identical elevations or colors. Rather, a rich variety of architectural styles, elevations, colors, and detailing is encouraged. Porches, detailed entries, courtyards, and stoops add to the character of a neighborhood and should be incorporated. These features should be varied along the street to create visual interest. If possible, these features should project forward of a front-entry garage door.
Entry features, such as gates, trellises, arches, and arbors should be employed to add visual interest and variety within the
neighborhood.
Variation in floor plans, unit types, colors, and materials adds character and visual interest to a neighborhood. Two identical units may not be placed adjacent to each other.
Examples of products oriented toward
open space.
Use varied setbacks and architectural
styles to create visual interest in a
neighborhood.
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Exercise creativity and individual expression in conceiving and interpreting architectural form.
Apply massing breaks, such as entry courts, to promote visibility and allow block transparency. Create variety in building mass by providing adequate vertical and horizontal offsets.
Environmental Considerations
Where possible, building articulation and form should be expressive of and driven by environmental and site conditions such as solar orientation, views, noise, prevailing winds and local climate. Plan forms that employ features such as courtyards, plazas, and patios are encouraged.
Builders are encouraged to incorporate sustainable design features.
Building Level
Enhanced Architectural Treatment
Enhanced architecture is encouraged for planning parcel edges along neighborhood streets and parks. Special architectural treatment such as tower elements, enhanced entries and roof forms, window trim exterior details, and wall finishes should be used at street corners and other important site locations, such as at the end of paseos and view corridors.
Buildings plotted at corner locations become important design features. These areas are focal points in the streetscape and as such should be places for architectural elements such as articulation, corner glazing, color, and material accents.
Roofs
Roof forms of each home should be appropriate to the
architectural style.
A variety of roof forms is encouraged to provide visual interest along collector streets.
Overly complex and distracting roof forms are discouraged.
Garages
The front elevation should focus on the home, not the garage. Garage wall planes on front elevations should be furred out a minimum of 6 inches on front facing garages.
As appropriate to the architectural style, garage door surrounds should be articulating with trellises, trim, enhanced materials, or other methods to help minimize the architectural impact of the garage door.
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A mix of garage door patterns (including garage doors with lights) should be used to add variety.
Colors and Materials
Color schemes should be appropriate to the architectural style.
Color should be used to add variety and richness to the architecture. Color changes should occur at inside corners only. Each elevation shall have a minimum of three colors.
Each neighborhood shall have a minimum of three different roof colors.
Use materials, colors, and details to enrich building character and emphasize human scale by employing rich, durable, and high quality finishes at the street level.
Individual single-family homes shall not have identical color schemes adjacent to one another.
Articulation and Detailing
Articulate elements such as roof overhangs, canopies, and parapets to establish hierarchy and add interest to building silhouettes. Varied architectural detailing and projections should be used to accentuate specific features and ensure a visually pleasing and varied experience.
Row townhouses and other buildings with the potential for long building walls shall provide articulation and variation in their façades through the use of features such as offsets, stoops, columns, window and door reveals, porches, and changes in height, materials and colors, and landscaping.
Establish a clear pattern, and provide articulation and rhythm of windows, doors, and balcony openings, utilizing a variety of devices such as canopies, awnings, or railings.
Building interaction with the street level is important to a well-defined street scene. Stairways, entry stoops, balconies, arcades, colonnades, and retail storefronts will provide a strong transition from the street to each building.
Trash collection, service, and loading areas must be located and designed so that service vehicles have clear and convenient access and do not block adjacent vehicular or pedestrian circulation or vehicular parking. Final location of loading/service areas will be approved by the City during the review process.
Screening
Example of varied use of material,
corner treatment, and articulated
façades, which add interest to a
building.
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Storage and maintenance areas and other ancillary uses shall be screened from public view.
Accessory structures, such as storage areas, refuse receptacles, mechanical equipment, parking structures, backflow preventers, loading docks, security fences, and similar uses can seriously detract from the visual quality of an area. Therefore, care must be taken to minimize the visual impact of these uses through site design and visual shielding. To the extent possible, these uses should be located away from roadways, behind buildings, or in enclosed structures, and screened from public views. Effective shielding methods include landscaping, berms, walls and fences, and ornamental screening.
Accessory structures should be designed to look like a continuation or extension of the primary structure. They should have architectural detailing and landscaping similar to the primary structure.
Multifamily Residential Treatment
Utilize a variety of architectural features and detailing methods to differentiate adjacent units. Features such as articulated entry features (porches and stoops), bay windows, and chimneys are encouraged.
Large multiple-family dwellings should have articulated façades, including recesses and architectural detailing, to avoid a monotonous streetscape.
In multifamily developments, adjacent buildings should have varied setbacks, floor plans, color and material palettes, and architectural detailing.
In multifamily developments, the architectural building edge should be used in place of walls whenever feasible.
Menu of Residential Architectural Styles
The following is a menu of compatible architectural styles that are consistent with the buyer profile and landscape theme for Renaissance. The architectural styles have also been selected to provide variety and individuality for each neighborhood. The menu of architectural styles is not an exclusive list and other acceptable styles may be approved through the development review process with an accompanying description of style elements.
Design Guidelines
Santa Barbara
Style Elements Components
Form/Massing
Asymmetrical massing
Simple plan
Arched arcades
Entry
Covered porch
Recessed entry
Arcade
Roof
Gable roof with approximate pitch of 5:12
Widely overhanging eaves (open)
Tight rake
Materials and Colors Red tile roof
Light sand stucco finish
Details
Chimneys with decorative cap
Decorative metal or wood balconies
Decorative patterned tile
Decorative metal window grills
Textured doors
Recessed windows
Typical Elevation
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Santa Barbara Style Elements
Textured wood door Decorative patterned tile Tight rake Balcony Recessed entry
Decorative chimney cap Asymmetrical massing Whitewashed stucco Design Guidelines
Spanish Colonial
Style Elements Components
Form/Massing Asymmetrical massing
Entry
Covered porch
Arcade
Detailed door surround
Roof
Gable or hip roof with approximate pitch of 4:12–5:12 Little or no overhang
Exposed rafter tails
Materials and Colors
Concrete S-tile or barrel tile roof
Light sand stucco finish
White and light earthtone colors
Details
Chimneys with decorative cap
Decorative shutters
Decorative metal window grills
Vertical window proportions
Arched window or door openings
Textured wood doors
Typical Elevation
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Spanish Colonial Style Elements
Arched window/door openings Covered arcade at entry Asymmetrical massing Little or no roof overhang at rakes Vertical window proportions Decorative shutters Decorative metal grills Detailed door surround Decorative chimney cap Design Guidelines
Monterey
Style Elements Components
Form/Massing Cantilevered covered balcony at the second floor Entry Entry covered by balcony above
Roof
Shallow gable roof with approximate pitch of 5:12
Shed roof break over balcony with an approximate pitch of 3.5:12 Exposed rafter tails
Materials and Colors
Concrete S-tile or flat tile roof
Light sand stucco finish
Brick or stone wainscot at the first floor
Details
Chimneys with decorative cap
Decorative metal or wood balconies
Decorative patterned tile
Decorative metal window grills
Typical Elevation
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Monterey Style Elements
Cantilevered balcony with articulated
floor joists
Decorative shutters Exposed rafter tails
Shallow gabled roof pitch Second-story balcony
Balcony-covered entry Siding at second floor Wood corbels with decorative metal balcony railing
Design Guidelines
Tuscan Style
Style Elements Components
Form/Massing Informal building forms
Asymmetrical massing
Entry Arched door treatments
Roof Shallow pitched gabled or hip roofs (approximately 5:12 pitch) Exposed rafter tails
Materials and Colors
Concrete S-tiles
Light sand finish stucco in rich earthtone colors
Rustic stone/brick veneer
Details
Decorative shutters
Decorative metal details
Decorative metal or wood balcony railing
Arched windows and window treatments
Typical Elevation
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Tuscan Style Elements
Decorative shutters Decorative metal detail Informal building forms Balcony with decorative
metal railings
Arched windows Light sand finish stucco in rich
earthtones
Asymmetrical massing Recessed/arched door
treatments
Rustic stone veneer
Design Guidelines
Italianate Style
Style Elements Components
Form/Massing Symmetrical or asymmetrical building massing Varied building massing
Entry Full or partial width front porch
Roof
Shallow pitched gable or hip roofs (approximately 4:12 pitch) Large overhangs of 12–24” with decorative brackets below Parapet with detailed cornice
Materials and Colors
Concrete flat-tile or barrel tile
Light sand finish stucco in rich earthtone colors
Rustic stone veneer
Quoins at corners, window, or entry doors
Stone or brick accents
Details
Dentals or brackets at eaves
Paired or triple windows
Pediment window and door treatments
Rusticated base
Typical Elevation
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Italianate Style Elements
Asymmetrical building massing Deep overhangs with
decorative brackets below
Arched door treatment
Covered entry Shallow-pitched hip roofs Pediment window Quoins Dentals at eaves Light sand finish stucco in rich earthtone colors
Design Guidelines
California Craftsman Style
Style Elements Components
Form/Massing Symmetrical or asymmetrical plan form
Entry Full-or partial-width front porch
Roof
Shallow-pitched front, side, or cross gable roofs (approximately 4:12 pitch) Large overhangs of 12–24” with decorative brackets below Exposed rafter tails
Materials and Colors
Concrete flat-tile or asphalt-shingle roof
Light sand finish stucco with siding accents
Stone or brick accents
Details
Battered, square, or 4-post columns
Bracket or knee braces at gabled ends
Paired or triple windows
Typical Elevation
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California Craftsman Style Elements
Stone accents Exposed rafter tails Battered columns with stone base Symmetrical or asymmetrical plan form
Stucco with siding accents Shallow-pitched roofs with deep Paired and tripled windows overhangs
Design Guidelines
Provence Style
Style Elements Components
Form/Massing Symmetrical or asymmetrical building massing Entry
Arched door treatments
Shallow porch
Quoins at entry doors
Roof
Steep pitched hip and gable roofs (approximately 6:12–12:12 pitch) Short 0–12” overhangs
Curved/varying roof line
Materials and Colors
Concrete flat-tile roof
Light sand finish stucco in rich earth tone colors
Rustic stone veneer
Quoins at corners, windows, and entry doors
Stone and brick accents
Details
Decorative shutters
Decorative metal details
Decorative metal or wood balcony railing
Dormers
Arched window and door treatments
Typical Elevation
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Provence Style Elements
Decorative pot shelves Decorative shutters Rich earthtone colors Steep pitched hip and
gabled roofs
Rustic stone veneer Shallow porch
Arched Window and door treatments Curved and varying roof line Design Guidelines
European Cottage Style
Style Elements Components
Form/Massing Asymmetrical building massing
Recessed 2nd or 3rd floor
Entry Articulated door surround or covered porch
Roof
Hip and gable roofs (approximately 4:12–8:12 pitch)
16–18” overhangs
Tight rake
Materials and Colors
Concrete flat-tile or asphalt roof shingle
Sand finish stucco
Rustic stone veneer
Details
Decorative shutters
Roof dormers
Chimneys
Tower elements
Planter boxes and pot shelves
Typical Elevation
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European Cottage Style Elements
Asymmetrical massing Articulated door surround Hip and gable roofs Stone wainscot Decorative pot shelves Recessed second floor Decorative shutters Tight rake
Design Guidelines
Residential Home Types
A variety of home types will create an interesting community and provide for a wide range of homebuyers and lifestyles.
The following residential home types are examples of housing products that could be developed in Renaissance. This is not an exclusive list of home types and other products may be proposed. The following examples or home types are intended to provide the reader with an understanding of current (as of 2008) products that are typical of each density range.
Single Family Detached
Style Elements Components
Characteristics Homes are oriented to face the street. Alternating architectural styles, colors, and garage
orientations create a more interesting streetscape.
Garage
Orientation
Front loaded or private drive loaded
Private drives Sometimes
Front Door
Orientation
Street facing
Land Use
Categories
Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential Typical Photo
Typical Site Plan
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2-Pack Single Family Detached
Style Elements Components
Characteristics A “Z” lot line allows for alternating garages to be deeply recessed, decreasing the visual effect of garages on the streetscape.
Garages are alternatively located in the front and rear portions of the lot, creating variation along the street front.
Garage
Orientation
Front loaded
Private drives No
Front Door
Orientation
Street facing
Land Use
Categories
Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential Typical Photo
Typical Site Plan
Design Guidelines
4-Pack Courtyard Single Family Detached
Style Elements Components
Characteristics Four single-family detached homes clustered around an interior courtyard
Garage
Orientation
Onto interior courtyard
Private drives No
Front Door
Orientation
Street facing for homes along street
Into interior courtyard or onto greenbelts/paseos/parks for interior homes
Land Use
Categories
Medium Density Residential
Typical Photo
Typical Site Plan
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6-Pack Courtyard Single Family Detached
Style Elements Components
Characteristics Six single-family detached homes clustered around an interior courtyard
Garage
Orientation
Onto interior courtyard
Private drives No
Front Door
Orientation
Street facing for homes along street
Into interior courtyard or onto greenbelts/paseos/parks for interior homes
Land Use
Categories
Medium Density Residential
Typical Photo
Typical Site Plan
Design Guidelines
Motorcourt Townhome
Style Elements Components
Characteristics Townhomes clustered around a central courtyard Homes face onto greenbelts, paseos, or parks
Garage
Orientation
Onto interior courtyard
Private drives No
Front Door
Orientation
Street facing for homes along street
Onto greenbelts/paseos/parks for interior homes
Land Use
Categories
Medium Density Residential, Medium High Density
Residential, and High Density Residential
Typical Photo
Typical Site Plan
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Row Townhome
Style Elements Components
Characteristics Townhomes lined along private drives fronting onto a greenbelt or paseo
Garage
Orientation
Onto private drive
Private drives Yes
Front Door
Orientation
Street facing for homes along street
Onto greenbelts/paseos/parks for interior homes
Land Use
Categories
Medium Density Residential, Medium High Density
Residential, and High Density Residential
Typical Photo
Typical Site Plan
Design Guidelines
Greencourt Townhome
Style Elements Components
Characteristics Townhomes clustered around a central courtyard Homes face onto greenbelts, paseos, or parks
Often separated by green pedestrian pathways/paseos
Garage
Orientation
Onto interior private drive
Private drives Yes
Front Door
Orientation
Street facing for homes along street
Onto greenbelts/paseos/parks for interior homes
Land Use
Categories
Medium Density Residential, Medium High Density
Residential, and High Density Residential
Typical Photo
Typical Site Plan
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5: SECTION 5: SIGNS
The purpose of this section is to promote an overall “sense of place” through signage that is architecturally integrated, visually coordinated, balanced, and appealing, while conforming to applicable code requirements. The signage and graphics described in this section have been designed to enhance Renaissance and encourage unity within its various villages and neighborhoods.
Definitions
Sign. Any arrangement of letters, words, numerals, emblems, artwork, pictures, paintings, or other design shown, superimposed, suspended from, or incised into any surface of any kind and used as a display or notice, pictorial or otherwise, for the purpose of showing identity, advertising available services and products, or for providing instructions, direction, or information.
Advertising Sign. On or off-site sign structures that direct attention to the goods or services sold, leased, or otherwise provided and made available, which shall include the name of the leasehold premises and may include names or sub-tenancies located thereon.
Awning Sign. A message integrated into the surface of an architectural awning structure mounted parallel to the building façade.
Blade Sign. A wall-mounted projecting or canopy-suspended sign at the pedestrian level adjacent to a building entry.
Construction Sign. A sign stating the names of those individuals or businesses directly connected with the construction of a project, their addresses and their telephone numbers.
Directional Sign. A sign that contains words such as “entrance,” “enter,” “exit,” “in,” “out,” or other similar words, or a sign containing arrows or characters indicating traffic directions.
Façade. The exterior wall of a building exclusive of projecting signs, columns, pilasters, canopies, marquees, decorations, or the like.
Identification Sign. A sign that advertises or directs attention to an occupancy, major business, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered only upon the premises where the sign is located
Examples of monument signs.
Signs
Marquee. A rigid canopy extending outward from the building façade, generally over the main entrance or along a principal façade.
Monument Sign. Signs that are freestanding, integrated into the landscape, and provide primary or secondary identification of tenants.
Multiface Sign. Signs having more than one face, each of which fronts in a different direction.
Parapet. That portion of the exterior wall of a building occurring above the roof.
Permanent Sign. Signs of substantial, durable materials and finishes intended for long-term use.
Promotional Activity Sign. Temporary banners, flags, pennants, or signs (portable or otherwise) intended to be displayed to advertise an initial opening of a business, change in ownership, special merchandise sales or promotional activities, sales specials, and special events such as seasonal events, grand openings, subject to approval of a temporary sign permit by the planning division Portable Sign. A sign which is not designed to be permanently attached to a structure or to the ground. A portable sign is considered a Promotional Activity Sign for purposes of this Specific Plan.
Pylon Sign. Signs that are freestanding and provide site and major tenant identification oriented to freeways, principal vehicle thoroughfares, and entries.
Real Estate Sign. Temporary signs that advertise lots or structures for sale.
Sign Area. Shall be the sum of the areas enclosed within parallelograms drawn around each letter and/or pictorial or architectural embellishment. Where letters or embellishments are connected, as in script writing, the parallelograms shall encompass each group connected. Where a frame or backing for the letters, embellishments, etc., constitutes an integral part of the sign, the total area enclosed shall be considered.
Temporary Sign. Those intended for short duration, normally during the planning and construction phase of development.
Vehicle Signs. Advertising signs on or affixed to trucks, automobiles, trailers, or other vehicles parked on the property. General Sign Criteria Design
The City of Rialto must approve all signs based on these sign criteria.
Signs shall be in keeping with the character established for Renaissance with variations to include individual tenant identities.
Example of a pylon sign
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Residential identity signs shall adhere to the comprehensive sign program approved for each project, if applicable.
Except as specifically permitted herein, signs shall be limited to the display of the business name, federal or state-registered name, logo, and/or corporate logo or trademark providing the signs conform to the criteria described herein.
Logo cabinet plaques used in conjunction with individual letters will be considered a part of the sign area.
The dimension and shape of signs mounted on building façades or marquees shall be in proportion to the dimensions of the surface on which mounted.
Where more than one identification, advertising, or directional sign occurs on the premises, they shall be of nearly identical size, shape, and/or scale.
Double or multiface signs shall count as one unit when computing number of signs allowed. The area of one face only shall be used in computing sign area of double or multiface signs.
Materials
Attached signage materials should be of a high quality such as stainless steel, acrylic, aluminum, painted metal, or high quality plastic.
Appropriate materials for monument signs include natural stone, brick, masonry, metal, glass, Lexan high-density plastic, and other high-quality materials. The material selected for the base of the sign should be the same as the primary material used for the building façade.
Location
All signs shall either be contained on the legal parcel to which applicable or, if part of an integrated center, within perimeter of the center itself, except as allowed in Table 3-9 for the Town Center.
Signs shall be located to prevent obstruction and impair vision of streets and sidewalks. As measured from the back-of-curb, no sign shall be located within 5 feet of a local street or within 8 feet of any other street or highway.
An example of a monument sign
located within a landscaped area
Signs
Prohibited Signs
Prohibited Designs
Any sign constituting a traffic hazard.
Immoral or unlawful advertising.
Illuminated awnings and rooftop signs.
Digital pylon and monument signs, except as provided in this Specific Plan.
Sign that imitates any traffic sign or signal that interferes with, misleads, or confuses traffic.
Signs advertising merchandise or services carried by tenants.
Moveable/portable signs, except as provided in this Specific Plan.
Illuminated signs or light device directed upon a public street, highway, sidewalk, or adjacent residence that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance.
Temporary portable-type signs within the public right-of-way.
Permanent or temporary advertising devices such as attraction boards, posters, banners, and flags, except where specifically approved by the City.
Animated, flashing, or audible signs.
Signs consisting of any moving, swinging, rotating, flashing, blinking, scintillating, fluctuating, or otherwise animated lighting.
Light bulb strings for external displays, other than temporary decorative holiday lighting.
Vehicle signs.
Prohibited Materials
Luminous vacuum-formed acrylic signs and letters, including premanufactured and franchise signs.
Paper, cardboard, or Styrofoam, stickers, or decals, except for vinyl lettering on doors and windows that provide store name, hours of operation, and contact information.
Inflatable displays, of any size or type.
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Simulated materials (e.g., wood-grained plastic laminates) or wall coverings.
Box-type signs except for federally registered logos.
Banners attached to a building by screws, nails, or anchors of any type.
If tenant signage consists of a large logo, a frame or backing for channel letters may be used subject to City approval. Channel letters may be mounted to contrasting colored background materials such as plaster, tile, or metal. The background shall not be internally illuminated and is subject to City approval.
Channel lettering with any exposed neon or other lighting.
Letters with exposed fastening and unfinished edges (unless architecturally consistent).
Signs