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Title 20 — ZONING

Chino Municipal Code § 20.08.030 Use regulations

Chino Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Chino

Cite as: Chino Municipal Code § 20.08.030 · Text as of 2026-10-04

20.08.010 - General purpose.

The general purpose of agriculture, open space and public districts is to:

A. Preserve and protect agricultural and other natural resources in Chino.

B. Provide for a variety of passive and active open space areas.

C. Meet the recreational needs of a growing population.

D. Provide adequate locations for public facilities and uses.

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010.)

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20.08.020 - District purposes.

The specific purpose of each zoning district is as follows:

A. General Agricultural (AG). The purpose of this district is to provide areas for general agricultural uses. Permitted uses in the AG district include livestock ranges, crop cultivation, agriculture related residences and structures, parks and recreational areas and agricultural offices. Temporary commercial recreation facilities are also permitted with the approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit, excluding any property within the city that is subject to a specific plan.

B. Open Space Recreational (OS 1). The purpose of this district is to provide areas for a variety of types of public parks. Permitted uses and structures in the OS 1 district include active playing fields, parks, and recreation facilities, urban parks and plazas, bicycle and walking trails, fountains, landscaped areas and corridors, natural open space and wildlife areas and water recharge and detention facilities.

C. Open Space Natural (OS 2). The purpose of this district is to provide areas for open space conservation and passive recreational uses. The OS 2 district is intended to feature minimal or no development and to serve as visual buffers, natural open and wildlife corridors and water recharge and detentions/retention areas. The OS 2 district may contain hiking and biking trails and other landscaped areas. The OS 2 district is intended to preserve agricultural, cultural and historical resources, protect natural plant and animal habitats and provide links with regional habitat corridors. Temporary commercial recreation facilities are also permitted with the approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit, excluding any property within the city that is subject to a specific plan.

D. Public (P). The purpose of this district is to provide locations for uses that support government, civic, cultural, recreational, health and infrastructure aspects of the community, such as public educational institutions, community and group meeting centers, fire stations, cemeteries and libraries. This district also accommodates large-scale public facilities such as storm water detention/retention facilities, water treatment plants, solid waste transfer stations, recycling facilities, multi-modal facilities, transit station, corporation yards, cemeteries, and landfill sites.

E. Public School (PS). The purpose of this district is to provide locations for public schools to serve Chino residents.

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010; Ord. No. 2024-004, § 2, 2024.)

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20.08.030 - Use regulations.

A. Permitted uses. Table 20.08-1 identifies land uses in the agricultural, open space and public zoning districts.

TABLE 20.08-1 LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL, OPEN SPACE, AND PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS

Uses Zoning District Zoning District Zoning District Zoning District Zoning District Additional Regulations
Uses AG OS 1 OS 2 P PS Additional Regulations
Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses
Single-Family Dwellings P ■ ■ ■ ■
Accessory Dwelling Units P ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 20.11.020
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units P ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 20.11.020
Caretaker Quarters P ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 20.21.110
Farm Employee Housing, Large C C C ■ ■ Section 20.21.490
Farm Employee Housing, Small P P P ■ ■ Section 20.21.490
Public and Quasi-Public Uses Public and Quasi-Public Uses Public and Quasi-Public Uses Public and Quasi-Public Uses Public and Quasi-Public Uses Public and Quasi-Public Uses Public and Quasi-Public Uses
Cultural and Institutional Uses Cultural and Institutional Uses Cultural and Institutional Uses Cultural and Institutional Uses Cultural and Institutional Uses Cultural and Institutional Uses Cultural and Institutional Uses
Theaters and Auditoriums ■ C ■ C C
Libraries ■ C ■ C C
Museums and Art Galleries C C ■ C ■
Botanical and Zoological Gardens C C ■ C ■
Health Services Health Services Health Services Health Services Health Services Health Services Health Services
Hospitals ■ ■ ■ P ■
Medical Clinics and Labs ■ ■ ■ P ■
Medical Offices ■ ■ ■ P ■
Educational Uses Educational Uses Educational Uses Educational Uses Educational Uses Educational Uses Educational Uses
Schools, Public or Private ■ C ■ C P
Child Care Services Child Care Services Child Care Services Child Care Services Child Care Services Child Care Services Child Care Services
Day Care Facilities, Small P ■ ■ C ■ Section 20.21.090 (D)
Day Care Facilities, Large ■ C ■ C ■ Section 20.201090(E)
Other Community Services Other Community Services Other Community Services Other Community Services Other Community Services Other Community Services Other Community Services
Public Safety Facilities ■ ■ ■ C ■
Other Land Uses & Activities Other Land Uses & Activities Other Land Uses & Activities Other Land Uses & Activities Other Land Uses & Activities Other Land Uses & Activities Other Land Uses & Activities
Marijuana Cultivation ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 20.01.060
Marijuana Delivery ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 20.01.060
Marijuana Dispensary ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 20.01.060
Marijuana Processing ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 20.01.060
Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses
Office, Professional ■ ■ ■ C ■
Social Services, Charitable Institutions and Services ■ ■ ■ C ■
Retail Retail Retail Retail Retail Retail Retail
Agricultural Product Stands I ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 20.21.020
Eating and Drinking Establishments Eating and Drinking Establishments Eating and Drinking Establishments Eating and Drinking Establishments Eating and Drinking Establishments Eating and Drinking Establishments Eating and Drinking Establishments
Restaurant ■ I ■ C/I ■
Recreational Uses Recreational Uses Recreational Uses Recreational Uses Recreational Uses Recreational Uses Recreational Uses
Commercial Recreation ■ C ■ ■ ■
Temporary Commercial Recreation Facility C [1] ■ C [1] ■ ■ 20.12.020 (C)(2)
Fairgrounds ■ C ■ C ■
Golf Courses ■ C C C ■
Parks and Recreational Facilities C P P P ■
Pistol, Skeet, Rifle and Archery Ranges ■ C C ■ ■
Agricultural and Open Space Agricultural and Open Space Agricultural and Open Space Agricultural and Open Space Agricultural and Open Space Agricultural and Open Space Agricultural and Open Space
Crop Cultivation P P P ■ ■ Section 20.21.020
Agricultural Processing, On-Site I ■ ■ ■ ■
Dairies P C C ■ ■ Section 20.21.030
Ranches P C C ■ ■ Section 20.21.030
Kennels P C ■ ■ ■
Stables, Commercial P C ■ ■ ■
Stables Private P ■ ■ ■ ■
Transportation, Telecommunications and Utilities
Utilities, Major ■ ■ ■ C ■
Utilities, Minor ■ ■ ■ C C
Wireless Facilities WTFPP WTFPP WTFPP WTFPP WTFPP Chapter 20.22
Solar Panels, Incidental A A A A A Section 20.10.070
Wind Turbines, Incidental A C ■ C C Section 20.10.070

[1] Excludes any property within the city that is subject to a specific plan.

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2011-06, § 6, 2011; Ord. 2014-013, § 6, 2014; Ord. 2016-001, § 9, 2016; Ord. 2019-013, § 15, 16, 2019; Ord. 2020-006, § 5, 2020; Ord. 2021-001, § 8, 2021; Ord. 2023-008, § 2, 2023; Ord. No. 2024-004, § 3, 2024.)

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20.08.040 - Development standards.

A. General standard structures located in the agricultural, open space and public zoning districts.

B. Additional development standards. The following additional standard applies to lots and structures located in the agricultural, open space and public zoning districts:

  1. An additional five feet of setback shall be provided along primary and secondary arterial streets, as shown in the general plan transportation element.

TABLE 20.08-2 AGRICULTURE, OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

Item Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Additional Regulations
Item AG OS 1 OS 2 P PS Additional Regulations
Site Requirements Site Requirements Site Requirements Site Requirements Site Requirements Site Requirements Site Requirements
Minimum Lot Area 50 acre N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minimum Lot Width 300 feet N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minimum Lot Depth 300 feet N/A N/A N/A N/A
Off-Street Parking and Loading See Chapter 20.18 (Parking) See Chapter 20.18 (Parking) See Chapter 20.18 (Parking) See Chapter 20.18 (Parking) See Chapter 20.18 (Parking)
Building Requirements Building Requirements Building Requirements Building Requirements Building Requirements Building Requirements Building Requirements
Minimum Building Setbacks Minimum Building Setbacks Minimum Building Setbacks Minimum Building Setbacks Minimum Building Setbacks Minimum Building Setbacks Minimum Building Setbacks
From front property line 25 feet N/A N/A N/A N/A Section 20.08.040 (B)(1)
From rear property line 25 feet N/A N/A N/A N/A
From interior side property line 10 feet N/A N/A N/A N/A
From street side property line 15 feet N/A N/A N/A N/A Section 20.08.040 (B)(1)
Minimum Separation Between Buildings or Structures Subject to the minimum separation requirements of the Uniform Building Code Subject to the minimum separation requirements of the Uniform Building Code Subject to the minimum separation requirements of the Uniform Building Code Subject to the minimum separation requirements of the Uniform Building Code Subject to the minimum separation requirements of the Uniform Building Code
Maximum Building Height Maximum Building Height Maximum Building Height Maximum Building Height Maximum Building Height Maximum Building Height Maximum Building Height
Stories 2-1/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Feet 35 feet N/A N/A N/A N/A

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010.)

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