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Title 120 — PLANNING AND ZONING

§ 120.02

Eastvale Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eastvale

Sec. 120.02.010. - Development review.

(a)

Purpose. Development review provides a method for the city to review development proposals based on size, site characteristics and type of project. The following types of review apply:

(1)

Minor amendments, as specified in section 120.01.050(2).

(2)

Zoning clearance, as specified in section 120.01.050(3).

(3)

Minor development review, as specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(4)

Major development review, as specified in subsection (c) of this section.

(b)

Minor development review.

(1)

Purpose and intent. The intent of this section is to provide a process to consider minor site plan or architectural changes related to new or existing buildings.

(2)

Requirements. A minor development review permit is required for the following items:

a.

Master home plans for single-family residential subdivisions;

b.

New construction of a multifamily residential building or structure with fewer than 20 units;

c.

New construction of a nonresidential building or structure of less than 5,000 square feet (e.g., commercial, office, industrial, public/quasi-public);

d.

Additions of more than 1,000 square feet and less than 5,000 square feet to any building or structure or nonresidential buildings or structures;

e.

The exterior remodel of multifamily residential buildings or structures or nonresidential buildings or structures;

f.

Permanent outdoor storage and service uses;

g.

Permanent and seasonal outdoor seating; and

h.

Other items identified in this title.

(3)

Exemptions. The following structures are exempt from minor development review. However, such structures may require zoning clearance, such as a ministerial building permit, to ensure compliance with adopted building code standards and applicable zoning code provisions:

a.

Single-family custom homes;

b.

Additions to or the exterior remodels of single-family residential homes;

c.

Additions of less than 1,000 square feet in size to buildings or structures;

d.

Accessory structures consistent with the provisions in this title;

e.

Repairs and maintenance to the site or structure that do not add to, enlarge, or expand the area occupied by the land use, or the floor area of the structure and that employ the same materials and design as the original construction; and

f.

Interior alterations that do not change the permitted use of the structure.

(4)

Approving authority. The community development director shall be the designated approving authority for minor development review. Minor development review approval is required prior to issuance of any ministerial building permits or site improvement plans and prior to or in conjunction with discretionary action on any development applications (e.g., conditional use permit, variance, etc.).

(5)

Community development director; elevation to planning commission. The community development director may elevate a minor development review permit to the planning commission for review and consideration. In such instances, the permit request shall become a major development review.

(6)

Procedure for application processing. The procedures for application processing shall be as provided in section 120.01.030.

(7)

Findings. Approval of a minor development review may be made only when the designated approving authority makes all of the following findings in writing:

a.

The proposed project is consistent with the general plan, and complies with applicable zoning regulations, specific plan provisions, and other applicable provisions adopted by the city;

b.

The proposed architecture, site design, and landscape are suitable for the purposes of the building and the site and will enhance the character of the neighborhood and community;

c.

The architecture, including the character, scale and quality of the design, relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials, colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting and signing and

similar elements, establishes a clear design concept and is compatible with the character of buildings on adjoining and nearby properties;

d.

The proposed project will not create conflicts with vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian transportation modes of circulation.

e.

If the project is located within the Chino Airport influence area, the proposed project is consistent with the most recently adopted version of the Chino Airport land use compatibility plan.

(8)

Appeals. Appeals pursuant to section 120.01.040.

(c)

Major development review.

(1)

Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to provide a process for the review of development projects within the community. The provisions are intended to:

a.

Promote the orderly and harmonious growth of the city;

b.

Encourage development in keeping with the desired character of the city;

c.

Ensure physical, visual and functional compatibility between uses; and

d.

Help prevent the depreciation of land values by ensuring proper attention is given to site and architectural design.

(2)

Requirements. A major development review permit is required for the following types of projects:

a.

Single-family residential subdivision maps (more than five lots);

b.

New construction of a multifamily residential building or structure with 20 or more units;

c.

New construction of a nonresidential building or structure of 5,000 square feet or more (e.g., commercial, office, industrial, public/quasi-public);

d.

Additions of 5,000 square feet or more to any building or structure;

e.

Other items identified in this Code.

(3)

Exemptions. Anything subject to minor development review or exempt from minor development review is exempt from major development review. Refer to subsection (b)(2), requirements, and subsection (b)(3), exemptions, of this section.

(4)

Approving authority. The planning commission shall be the designated approving authority for major development review. The planning commission shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for major development review after making the necessary findings. Major development review approval is required prior to issuance of any building permits or site improvement plans and prior to or in conjunction with discretionary action on corresponding development applications (e.g., conditional use permit, variance).

(5)

Procedure for application processing. The procedures for application processing shall be as provided in section 120.01.030.

(6)

Findings. Major development review shall be granted only when the designated approving authority makes all of the following findings in writing:

a.

The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the general plan, and complies with applicable zoning regulations, specific plan provisions, special planning area provisions, design guidelines, and improvement standards adopted by the city;

b.

The proposed architecture, site design, and landscape are suitable for the purposes of the building and the site and will enhance the character of the neighborhood and community;

c.

The architecture, including the character, scale and quality of the design, relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials, colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting and signing and similar elements, establishes a clear design concept and is compatible with the character of buildings on adjoining and nearby properties;

d.

The proposed project will not create conflicts with vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian transportation modes of circulation;

e.

For residential subdivisions, the subdivision is well-integrated with the city's street network, creates unique neighborhood environments, reflects traditional architectural styles, and establishes a pedestrian-friendly environment; and

f.

If the project is located within the Chino Airport influence area, the proposed project is consistent with the most recently adopted version of the airport land use compatibility plan.

(7)

Appeals. Appeals pursuant to chapter 120.01.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 2.1; Ord. No. 23-22, § 1, 2-8-2023)

Sec. 120.02.020. - Conditional use permits.

(a)

Purpose and applicability. The purpose of the conditional use permit is for the individual review of uses, typically having unusual site development features or operating characteristics, to ensure compatibility with surrounding areas and uses. A conditional use permit is required for all uses specifically identified as requiring a conditional use permit in chapter 120.03, zoning districts regulations, chapter 120.04, standards related to specific uses, and chapter 120.05, development standards.

(b)

Approving authority. The designated approving authority for a conditional use permit is the planning commission. The community development director provides a recommendation and the planning commission approves, conditionally approves, or denies the conditional use permit in accordance with the requirements of this title.

(c)

Findings. Conditional use permits shall be granted only when the planning commission determines that the proposed use or activity complies with all of the following findings:

(1)

The proposed use is consistent with the general plan and all applicable provisions of this title.

(2)

The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case (location, size, design, and operating characteristics), be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such use, or the general welfare of the city.

(3)

If the project is located within the Chino Airport influence area, the proposed project is consistent with the most recently adopted version of the airport land use compatibility plan.

(d)

Conditions/guarantees. The planning commission may impose conditions and/or require guarantees for the conditional use permit to ensure compliance with this section and other applicable provisions of this title and to prevent adverse or detrimental impact to the surrounding neighborhood.

(e)

Permit issuance. The final action on the conditional use permit by the planning commission shall constitute approval of the permit. Such permit shall only become valid after the designated ten-day appeal period (section 120.01.040, appeals) has been completed.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 2.2; Ord. No. 23-22, § 1, 2-8-2023)

Sec. 120.02.030. - Adjustments.

(a)

Intent. This section allows for adjustments to certain zoning code provisions to allow creative design solutions and to accommodate unique site conditions. Adjustments are not intended to convey special privileges to a property beyond what would be otherwise permitted within the zoning district and are only for minor deviations from the code. (See section 120.02.040, variances, for more significant deviations from the code and section 120.05.010, height exceptions.) While an adjustment allows for creative design, the variance is reserved for limited circumstances where the property is severely constrained through dimension, topographical, or other site limitations (for comparison, see variance in section 120.02.040).

(b)

Applicability. An adjustment may be granted to modify certain requirements of this title, as listed in the following table 2.3-1:

TABLE 2.3-1. STANDARDS SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT

Standard Maximum Reduction or Increase
(in percent)
Parking or loading spaces,
number required
10
Setbacks (reduction) 25
Maximum lot coverage (increase) 10
Maximum height (increase) 10

(c)

Procedure. The community development director makes final determinations on adjustment applications. The community development director may choose to refer any adjustment application to the planning commission for hearing and decision.

(d)

Findings for all adjustment requests. The review authority may approve an adjustment, with or without conditions, only after first making all of the following findings:

(1)

The proposed development is of sufficient size and is designed so as to provide a desirable environment within its own boundaries.

(2)

The proposed development is compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area.

(3)

Any exceptions to or deviations from the density, requirements or design standards result in the creation of project amenities that would not be available through strict adherence to code provisions (e.g., additional open space, protection of natural resources, improved pedestrian connectivity, public plazas, etc.).

(4)

Granting the adjustment will not adversely affect the interests of the public or the interests of residents and property owners in the vicinity of the premises in question.

(5)

The adjustment is consistent with the general plan or any applicable specific plan or development agreement.

(6)

The adjustment is the minimum required.

(7)

If the project as adjusted is located within the Chino Airport influence area, the proposed adjustment is consistent with the most recently adopted version of the airport land use compatibility plan.

(e)

Conditions of approval. In approving an adjustment, the review authority may impose:

(1)

Conditions to ensure that the adjustment does not grant special privileges inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located.

(2)

Any reasonable conditions (e.g., the placement, height, nature and extent of the use, buffers, landscaping and maintenance, off-site improvements, performance guarantees, screening, surfacing, hours of operation) to ensure that the approval complies with the findings required by this chapter.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 2.3; Ord. No. 23-22, § 1, 2-8-2023)

Sec. 120.02.040. - Variances.

(a)

Intent. A variance request allows the city to grant exceptions to the development standards of this title under unique and limited circumstances (see section 120.05.010, height exceptions).

(b)

Approving authority. The designated approving authority for a variance is the planning commission. The community development director provides a recommendation and the planning commission approves, conditionally approves, or denies the variance in accordance with the requirements of this title.

(c)

Findings. The review authority may approve a variance, with or without conditions, only after first making all of the following findings:

(1)

There are special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, such that the strict application of this title deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical land use zoning district classifications.

(2)

Granting the variance does not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and land use zoning district in which such property is located.

(3)

Granting the variance will not adversely affect the interests of the public or the interests of residents and property owners in the vicinity of the premises in question.

(4)

Granting the variance is consistent with the objectives of the general plan and zoning code.

(5)

If the project as approved with the variance is located within the Chino Airport influence area, the approved variance is consistent with the most recently adopted version of the airport land use compatibility plan.

(d)

Conditions. The planning commission may impose conditions for the variance to ensure compliance with this section and other applicable provisions of this Code.

(e)

Issuance. The final action on the variance by the planning commission shall constitute approval of the variance. The variance shall only become valid after the designated ten-day appeal period has been completed.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 2.4; Ord. No. 23-22, § 1, 2-8-2023)

Sec. 120.02.050. - Specific plans.

(a)

Purpose. The specific plan process is established to provide the opportunity for unique and imaginative planning standards and regulations not provided through the application of standard zoning districts. Where it is used as part of a land use master plan, the specific plan encourages the creative and imaginative planning of integrated, mixed-use developments which provide a balance of residential, commercial, industrial, open space, and support land uses. Where it is used in conjunction with a development project (a conditional use permit, tentative map, or other project), the specific plan process is used to provide detailed site planning, landscaping, and other requirements and standards which will govern a particular project. Once approved, a specific plan will contain land use regulations and

development standards that replace certain provisions of this title. In this sense, each specific plan will be the zoning code for the properties that it governs. Thus, a specific plan must contain sufficient detail to allow city staff to implement its provisions and to describe to developers how properties within a specific plan may be developed. Where no specific standard is contained in a specific plan (for example, parking or landscaping standards), the applicable provisions of this title shall govern.

(b)

Designation. The abbreviation SP appearing on the zoning map indicates that the property so classified is subject to the provisions of this section and an adopted specific plan.

(c)

Initiation of specific plan zoning. Proposals to prepare a specific plan may be initiated by the city or by any person in the same manner as a change of zone as provided in this title.

(d)

Mandatory contents of the specific plan. An SP zone shall be established by ordinance, and each SP ordinance shall set forth in text, maps, and diagrams the items set forth in this subsection, at the level of detail deemed appropriate by the city for the specific plan submittal. It is expressly intended that information for projects which are long-term in nature or for which detailed planning may occur at a later date may provide some information at a conceptual level. If required elements are not provided, or are provided at a conceptual level, the specific plan shall include a schedule or program for providing these items, and may be conditioned to require the provision of these items prior to the approval of development projects within the specific plan:

(1)

An existing setting description which includes:

a.

A description of the physical characteristics of the site. The location of structures and other significant improvements shall be shown;

b.

Available public services and facilities;

c.

The capacity of the existing and planned circulation system;

d.

The existing and planned land use of adjacent properties within 1,000 feet;

e.

A boundary survey map of the property and a calculation of the gross land area within the proposed specific plan and any districts, planning areas, etc., within the specific plan. A tentative subdivision map may be substituted if the applicant proposes to subdivide the property; and

f.

An aerial photograph of the specific plan area and surrounding properties.

(2)

A discussion of specific objectives and limits for development of the property which recognize and respond to identified opportunities and constraints of the specific plan area.

(3)

Proposed land uses which correspond to the land use categories established by the general plan, and a statement of how the specific plan relates to the general plan. The density ranges of residential uses must correspond to density ranges established in the general plan.

(4)

A land use plan identifying areas within the proposed specific plan and uses to be developed, supported by such related planning and development data as the city may require, including but not limited to: proposed or projected acreage, population, housing units, and employment. The distribution of land uses shall be expressed in terms of acreage and the total number of residential units and/or square footage of nonresidential buildings allowed.

(5)

A circulation plan showing existing and proposed public and private streets, pedestrian ways, trails, and related transportation access or circulation features required to serve the proposed development. The circulation plan shall be supported by schematic designs of principal traffic and circulation improvements and such traffic engineering data as required by the city to demonstrate that existing and proposed facilities, both within and outside the zone, shall be adequate to serve land uses proposed by the development plan.

(6)

A development plan and preliminary time schedule indicating the general phasing or anticipated schedule indicating the total phasing of the specific plan and areas to be developed in phases, and the anticipated time schedule for beginning of construction and for completion of each phase of development. This is specifically intended to be a generalized schedule and may be adjusted according to market constraints as the community develops.

(7)

Development standards for each of the proposed land use categories, including, but not limited to, regulations specifying:

a.

Permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited land uses.

b.

Setbacks.

c.

Building heights.

d.

Site coverage.

e.

Parking.

f.

Provision of open space.

g.

Grading.

h.

Design guidelines, including site planning, architectural and landscaping guidelines, specific to the project.

i.

Signs.

j.

Nonconforming uses, structures and signs.

(8)

A preliminary report and overall plan describing anticipated requirements and proposed means of providing utility facilities and public services, including but not limited to storm drainage, sewage disposal, water supply, parks and recreation, and school facilities.

(9)

Significant natural features and areas to be retained for common open space, and provisions for preserving, maintaining and using those areas.

(10)

Known manmade and natural hazards, and the methods for mitigating the impacts of these hazards.

(11)

Procedure for review of proposed development. The procedures may include:

a.

Types of projects that require review, and the reviewing and approving authority for each type of project;

b.

Documents required from developers;

c.

Review and hearing procedures, if any.

(12)

If a specific plan incorporates by reference any provision of this title, it shall be specifically stated in the plan. Reference may be made only to the most current version of the zoning code in effect at the time a permit is issued; the specific plan may not be used to "vest" standards in the zoning code in effect at the time of the specific plan's approval.

(e)

Findings for approval or amendment of the specific plan. Prior to adopting or amending a specific plan, the city council shall make the following findings:

(1)

The proposed specific plan is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan.

(2)

The proposed specific plan meets the requirements set forth in this title.

(3)

If the specific plan site, if any portion thereof, is located within the Chino Airport influence area. The city council must find that:

a.

The specific plan and amendment has been reviewed by the airport land use commission; and

b.

The specific plan is consistent with the most recently adopted version of the Chino Airport land use compatibility plan.

(4)

The language and contents of the specific plan shall be acceptable and must meet all applicable city standards.

(f)

Application for amendment to the specific plan land use zone. The procedures for amending a specific plan adopted pursuant to this section shall be the same as for any amendment to the zoning code, as set forth in section 120.01.070.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 2.5)

Sec. 120.02.060. - Master plans.

(a)

Purpose. The master plan (MP) process is established to provide the opportunity for unique and imaginative planning standards and regulations not provided through the application of standard zoning districts and to encourage integrated, mixed-use developments which combine different land uses.

Master plans contain land use regulations and development standards that replace some provisions of this zoning code. Thus, a master plan ordinance must contain sufficient detail to allow city staff to implement its provisions and to describe to developers how properties within a master plan may be developed.

(b)

Zoning map designation. The abbreviation MP appearing on the zoning map indicates that the property so classified is subject to a master plan adopted pursuant to this section. The zoning map will also indicate the name of the master plan.

(c)

Initiation and adoption of master plan zone. Proposals to prepare a master plan may be initiated by the city or by any person in the same manner as a zoning amendment as provided in this zoning code.

A master plan shall be adopted by ordinance.

(d)

Mandatory contents of the master plan. Each master plan ordinance shall set forth in text, maps, and diagrams the following items, at the level of detail deemed appropriate by the city.

It is expressly intended that information for projects which are long-term in nature or for which detailed planning may occur at a later date may provide some information at a conceptual level. If required elements are not provided, or are provided at a conceptual level, the master plan shall include a schedule or program for providing these items.

(1)

An existing setting description which includes:

a.

A description of the physical characteristics of the site. The location of structures and other significant improvements shall be shown;

b.

Available public services and facilities;

c.

The capacity of the existing and planned circulation system;

d.

Existing and planned land use of adjacent properties within 1,000 feet; and

e.

An aerial photograph of the master plan area and surrounding properties.

f.

Known man-made and natural hazards, and the methods for mitigating the impacts of these hazards.

(2)

A listing of specific objectives for development of the property in the master plan area.

(3)

Proposed land uses, including a land use plan identifying areas within the proposed master plan area and uses to be developed, supported by such related planning and development data as the city may require, including but not limited to: proposed or projected acreage, population, housing units, and employment.

The distribution of land uses shall be expressed in terms of acreage and the total number of residential units and/or square footage of nonresidential buildings allowed.

Land uses may be discussed at a conceptual level, as provided in this section.

(4)

A circulation plan showing existing and proposed public and private streets, pedestrian ways, trails, and related transportation access or circulation features required to serve the proposed development. The circulation plan shall be supported by schematic designs of principal traffic and circulation improvements and such traffic engineering data as required by the city to demonstrate that existing and proposed facilities, both within and outside the master plan area, shall be adequate to serve land uses proposed by the development plan.

The circulation plan may be presented at a conceptual level, as provided in this section.

(5)

Development standards for each of the proposed land use categories, including, but not limited to, regulations specifying:

a.

Permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited land uses.

b.

Setbacks.

c.

Building heights.

d.

Site coverage.

e.

Parking.

f.

Provision of open space.

g.

Design guidelines, including site planning, architectural, and landscaping guidelines specific to the project.

h.

Signs.

i.

Nonconforming uses, structures, and signs.

These items may be provided at a conceptual level, as provided in this section.

Where a specific standard is not provided, the master plan spall specify that the applicable provisions of the zoning code shall govern.

(6)

Procedure for review of proposed land uses. The procedures may include types of projects that require review, and the reviewing and approving authority for each type of project.

(7)

If a master plan incorporates by reference any provision of this zoning code, this shall be specifically stated in the plan. Reference may be made only to the most current version of the zoning code in effect at the time a permit is issued.

(8)

Any additional information as required by city.

(9)

If needed, requirements for the submittal of more detailed plans or information if these are not included in the master plan.

(e)

Findings for approval or amendment of a master plan. Prior to adopting or amending a master plan, the city council shall make the following findings:

(1)

That the proposed master plan is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan.

(2)

That the proposed master plan meets the requirements set forth in this section.

(3)

If the master plan site, or any portion thereof, is located within the Chino Airport influence area, the city council must find that:

a.

The master plan and amendment has been reviewed by the airport land use commission; and

b.

The master plan is consistent with the most recently adopted version of the Chino Airport land use compatibility plan.

(4)

The language and contents of the master plan shall be acceptable and must meet all applicable city standards.

(f)

Amendments to the master plan. The procedures for amending a master plan, when required, shall be the same as for any amendment to the zoning code, as set forth in section 120.01.070.

(Ord. No. 2017-08, § 4(Exh. A), 1-10-2018)

CHAPTER 120.03. - ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Sec. 120.03.005. - Establishment of zones.

This chapter establishes each zone in the city and identifies the allowed use provisions and development standards for each of the zones.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 3.0)

Sec. 120.03.010. - Zone classifications.

(a)

List of zones. For the purpose of providing a uniform basis for zoning, the following zone classifications, referred to alternately herein as zones, may be applied to the land in the city:

Residential and Agricultural Zones
A-1 Light Agriculture
A-2 Heavy Agriculture
R-A Residential Agricultural
R-R Rural Residential
R-1 One-Family Dwellings
R-2 Multiple-Family Dwellings
R-3 General Residential
PRD Planned Residential Developments
R-5 Open Space Combined Zone, Residential Developments
R-6 Residential Incentive
R-T Mobilehome Subdivision and Mobilehome Park
Commercial, Business Park and Industrial Zones
C-1/C-P General Commercial
C-P-S Scenic Highway Commercial
C-O Commercial Ofce
I-P Industrial Park
M-SC Manufacturing, Service Commercial
M-M Manufacturing, Medium
M-H Manufacturing, Heavy
Special Purpose Zones
W-1 Watercourse, Watershed and Conservation Areas
S-P Specifc plan

(b)

Zone classifications boundaries. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone classification, the following shall apply:

(1)

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following street lines, alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be boundaries;

(2)

Where boundaries divide lots, the location of such boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the underlying map, unless the boundaries are indicated by specific dimensions;

(3)

If any public street, alley, or other right-of-way is vacated or abandoned, the land formerly in such street, alley or right-of-way shall be included within the boundaries of the zone classification applicable to the adjoining property on each side. In the event such street, alley or right-of-way was a zone classification boundary, the new zone classification boundary shall be the former centerline of such street, alley or rightof-way.

(c)

Allowed uses. The terminology used in this section is general only and is not intended to be descriptive of all uses allowed in the zone classifications. The zone classifications are specifically set forth in the subsequent articles of the code to which reference should be made to determine all the uses permitted therein. When a use is not specifically listed as permitted or conditionally permitted in a zone classification, the use is prohibited unless, in circumstances where this title empowers him to do so, the community development director makes a determination that the use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those uses permitted or conditionally permitted in the zone classification.

(d)

Unlawful uses. Uses that are unlawful under federal or state law, or under the Eastvale Municipal Code shall not be treated as permitted or conditionally permitted uses, and shall not be determined to be similar uses pursuant to this section.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 3.1; Ord. No. 16-03, § 4, 1-27-2016; Ord. No. 23-22, § 1, 2-8-2023)

Sec. 120.03.020. - Residential and agricultural permitted uses and development standards.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish agricultural and residential zones in the city, along with allowed uses and development standards applicable to those zones.

(b)

Uses. The permitting requirements identified in table 3.2-1 are as follows:

(1)

Permitted (P). A land use shown with the letter P indicates that the land use is permitted by right in the designated zoning district, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards, development review). Uses or activities that are incidental to a permitted use are permitted along with a primary use (e.g., a pole barn that stores tractors within an agricultural zone). Accessory uses that are included as part of or adjacent to a primary use, but not traditionally related to that use (e.g., retail store as part of a farming operation), are only permitted or conditionally permitted if so listed on the use matrix.

(2)

Conditional (C). A land use shown with the letter C indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zones upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated approving authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards, development review).

(3)

Not permitted (blank). A land use shown with a "blank" in the table is not allowed in the applicable zones. Uses not shown in the table are not permitted. Please refer to section 120.01.050(1), official zoning interpretation, when a specific use is not listed.

(c)

Categories. Included in table 3.2-1 are the following categories:

(1)

Agricultural uses.

(2)

Residential uses.

(3)

Recreation, education and public assembly uses.

(4)

Retail and consumer service uses.

(5)

Business operations and services uses

(6)

Industrial, manufacturing and processing uses.

Note to the reader. If a site is located within an airport influence area, as generally shown on the zoning map, the applicable airport land use compatibility plan must be consulted for any additional restrictions.

TABLE 3.2-1 USE MATRIX FOR RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL ZONES

Land Use A-
1
A-
2
R-
A
R-
R
R-
1
R-
2
R-
3
PRD R-
5
R-
6
R-
T
Special
Provisions
Agricultural Uses
Animal Keeping, Noncommercial P P P P Section
120.04.080
Animal Keeping, Poultry P P P P
Animal Keeping, Poultry (Female
Chickens Only)
P P P P P P P Section
120.040.080
Animal Keeping, Small P P P P
Commercial Breeding C C
Commercial Fertilizer Operation P P Section
120.04.060
Commercial Poultry Operation C C
Crop ProductionG P P P P
Dairy Farm C P C
Electric Vehicle Charging
Station, Small
P P P P P P P P P P P Chapter
110.96
Farm Stand, Temporary P P P P
Stand, Permanent P P
GrazingG P P P
Grazing, Temporary P
Kennel, Class IG P P P P Section
120.04.070
Kennel and Cattery, Class IIG P P P P
Kennel and Cattery, Class IIIG P P P
Kennel and Cattery, Class IVG C C C
Livestock Sales Yard C
Packaged Dry Fertilizer Storage,
not including Processing
C C Section
120.04.060
Pen-Fed Beef Cattle Operation C
Agricultural Workers HousingG P P P C
Bungalow Courts P P
Congregate Care Facilities (7 or
more persons)
C C Section
120.04.030
Dwelling, Multiple Family2 P P P P
Dwelling, Second Unit P P P P P P P P P Section
120.04.010
Dwelling, Single Family P P P P P P P P P
Dwelling, Two Family P P P
Family Day Care, Large P P P P P P P P P Section
120.01.050
Family Day Care, Small P P P P P P P P P
Group Homes (6 or fewer
persons)
P P P P P P P P P
Home Occupations P P P P P P P P P P Section
120.04.040
Mobile Home Parks C C C C C C C C C Section
120.04.020
Mobile Home P P P P P P P P P Section
120.04.020
Planned Residential
Developments
P P P P Section
120.04.050
Restricted Single-Family
Residential Subdivisions
P P
Senior Housing P P
Supportive and Transitional
Housing
P P P P P P P P P
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Community Auction and Sales
Yards
C C C
Fraternal Lodges, including
Grange Halls
P P P
Fraternity and Sorority Houses P
Hunting Clubs C C
Libraries P P P P P
Museum and Art Galleries P P P
Nursery Schools for Preschool
Day Care and Child Care
P
Private Recreation or Event
Facilities
C P P
Public Recreation, Nonproft
Community Centers, Social
Halls, Parks, Community
Recreation Facilities
P P P P P P P P
Religious Institutions P P C C P P P P P
Schools, Private1 P P P P P
Retail and Consumer Service Uses
Beauty ShopsG P P P P P P
Feed and Grain Sales P P P
Nurseries P P P P
Business Operations and Services Uses
Agricultural Equipment Sales
and
Repair
P
Animal Hospitals, Large and
Small
P C
Automobile Storage Space
Commercial Stables and Riding
Academies
C P C
Hotels and Motels C
Landing Strip or Heliport C
Professional OfcesG C P
Real Estate Ofces P P P
Real Estate Ofces, Temporary P P P P P P
Riding Academies and Stables C
Truck Transfer Stations P
Winery, not associated with
VineyardG
C
Winery, with Onsite VineyardG P P
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Abattoirs C
Canning, Freezing, and Packing
Plants
P
Meat Cutting and Packaging
Plants
P

1 Public schools are not regulated by this code.

[2 ] Notwithstanding any provision of this code or any specific plan to the contrary, as required by Government Code Section 65583.2(h) multiple family dwellings shall be permitted by right on any site listed in the City's Housing Element as available for the development of lower income housing if at least twenty percent of the proposed units are affordable to lower income households during the housing element planning period.

G Denotes a specific definition. Please see section 120.06, glossary.

(d)

Development standards. The following development standards are applicable to the agricultural and residential zones. These standards, along with other development standards (e.g., landscaping requirements, signs, and parking standards) are intended to assist property owners and project designers in understanding the city's minimum requirements and expectations for high-quality development.

TABLE 3.2-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL ZONES

TABLE 3.2-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL ZONES
Development
standards
A-1 A-2 R-A R-R R-1 R-2 R-3 PRD R-5 R-T
Lot dimensions
Lot Size per
Dwelling
8
Minimum Lot Size 20,000
sf.
20,000
sf.
20,000
sf.
21,780
sf.2
7200
sf.2
7200 sf.
2
7200
sf.2
5,000
sf.2
Minimum Lot Width 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 80 ft. 60 ft.
3
65 ft.3 60 ft.
3
9
Minimum Lot Depth 150 ft. 150 ft. 150 ft. 150 ft. 100
ft.
100 ft. 100
ft.
9
Setbacks
Front 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.
4
20 ft.4,
10
10 ft.
4, 10
50 ft.
4
9
Side — Interior 5 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft.4 5 ft.4,7 5 ft.
4,7
50 ft.
4
9
Side — Street 5 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
4
10 ft.4, 5 5 ft.
4, 5
50 ft.
4
9
Rear 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
4
10 ft.4,
10
5 50 ft.
4
9
Separation 10/15/20
ft.6
20 ft. 9
Height
Primary Building 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. 35 ft.
Primary Building
(per
Section
120.05.010)
75 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft.
Maximum Lot
Coverage
Density Established by the Eastvale General Plan, Land Use Map

Notes.

  1. Development standards will be established as set forth in the planned residential development. Density is established by the city's general plan.

  2. Minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site (e.g., flag lot).

  3. The portion of a lot used for access on flag lots shall have a minimum width of 20 feet.

  4. No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear except as provided for in section 120.05.020.

  5. Street side yards shall be measured from the existing right-of-way or from any future right-of-way on any public or private street.

  6. No one-story building shall be closer than ten feet to any other one-story main building on the same lot, no two-story main building shall be closer than 15 feet to any other two-story main building on the same lot and no three-story main building shall be closer than 20 feet to any other main building on the same lot.

  7. The minimum side yard shall be five feet for buildings that do not exceed 35 feet in height. Any portion of a building which exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from each side lot line five feet plus two feet for each one foot by which the height exceeds 35 feet; if the side yard adjoins a street, the side setback requirement shall be the same as required for a front setback. No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided in chapter 120.05.

  8. The allowable density of a project will be determined by the physical and service constraints of the property and the area in which the property is located; however, the density of each approved development must exceed four units per gross acre.

  9. Setbacks, building separations, lot size and lot coverage shall be approved as part of the design of the project and as provided in section 120.04.020.

  10. The minimum front and rear yards shall be ten feet for buildings that do not exceed 35 feet in height. Any portion of a building which exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from the front and rear lot lines no less than ten feet plus two feet for each one foot by which the height exceeds 35 feet. The front setback shall be measured from any existing or future street line as shown on any specific street plan of the city. The rear setback shall be measured from the existing rear lot line or from any recorded alley or easement; if the rear line adjoins a street, the rear setback requirement shall be the same as required for a front setback.

Note to the reader. Prior to adoption of this title, the PRD zone was referred to as the R-4 zone.

In addition to these development standards, the standards of the countywide design guidelines adopted by the city shall also apply. In the event of a conflict between this title and the countywide design guidelines, the more stringent standard shall apply.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 3.2; Ord. No. 2013-09, § 3, 5-22-2013; Ord. No. 24-05, § 3, 7-24-2024; Ord. No. 25-09, § 2, 9-10-2025)

Sec. 120.03.030. - Commercial and industrial permitted uses and development standards.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish zones in the city that support commercial and industrial uses.

(b)

Uses. The permitting requirements identified in table 3.3-1 are:

(1)

Permitted (P). A land use shown with the letter P indicates that the land use is permitted by right in the designated zoning district, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards, development review). Uses or activities that are incidental to a permitted use are permitted along with a primary use (e.g., a bakery within a grocery store). Accessory uses that are included as part of or adjacent to a primary use, but not traditionally related to that use (e.g., bakery within a factory), are only permitted or conditionally permitted if so listed on the use matrix;

(2)

Conditional (C). A land use shown with the letter C indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zones upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated approving authority, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards, development review);

(3)

Not permitted (blank). A land use shown with a "blank" in the table is not allowed in the applicable zones. Uses not shown in the table are not permitted. Please refer to section 120.01.050(1), official zoning interpretation, when a specific use is not listed; and

(c)

Categories. Included in table 3.3-1 are the following categories:

(1)

Retail and consumer service uses.

(2)

Business operations and services uses.

(3)

Public and quasi-public uses.

(4)

Recreation, education and public assembly uses.

(5)

Industrial, manufacturing and processing uses.

(6)

Agricultural uses.

(7)

Residential uses.

Note to the reader. If a site is located within an airport influence area, as generally shown on the zoning map, the applicable airport land use compatibility plan must be consulted for any additional restrictions.

TABLE 3.3-1.

USE MATRIX FOR COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS PARK, INDUSTRIAL AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

Land Use C-
1/C-
P
C-
P-S
C-O I-P M-
SC
M-
M
M-
H
W-1 Special
Provisions
Retail and consumer service uses
Alcohol sales All sales require a conditional use permit,
regardless of primary use
Section
120.04.090
Banks and fnancial institutions P P P P P P P
Barbershop and beauty shops P P P P P P
Bars and cocktail lounges C C C
Cigar, cigarette and tobacco sales C C
Cigar, hookah, and cigarette
lounges
C C
Clinics, including medical, dental,
chiropractic
P P C
Day care centers P P P P P P P
Department stores P P
Drive-in or drive-through operations
or facilities (any use)
C C C C
Farmers' markets C C C Section
120.04.100
Fortunetelling, spiritualism or
similar activity
P P
Grocery stores/market/ food stores P P
Hardware and home improvement
centers
P P P P P
Hotels and motels P P C P P P P
Liquor stores C C Section
120.04.090
Massage parlors, Turkish baths or
similar personal service
establishments
C C
Medicinal cannabis retailer,
delivery-only
C C Section
120.04.150
Nurseries and garden supply stores P P P P P
Religious institutions P P P P P P
Restaurants and other eating
establishments, including fast food
restaurants and sandwich shops
(see drive-in and drive-through
uses)
P P C P P P P
Retail sales and services, small
scaleG
P P C C C C C
Schools, business and
professional, including art, barber,
beauty, dance, drama, music and
swimming
C C C
Swap meets C C C
Tattoo parlors C C
Theaters, not including drive-ins P P
Tourist information centers P P P
Wedding chapels P
Business operations and services uses
Alternative Fueling Station such as
but not limited to hydrogen,
propane, biodiesel, etc. (with or
without retail, rest stop facility, or
ofce)
C C C C
Animal hospitals C C P
Animal training P P
Apiaries P
Aquaculture P
Auction houses P
Automobile parts and supply stores P P P
Automobile service and repair C C P P P P
Blueprint and duplicating services P P P P P P
Boat and other marine sales and
rental
C C P
Boat services C P
Body and fender shops and spray
painting
P P P
Building materials sales yards P P P
Building movers storage yard P P P
Car and truck washes(with or
without drive-through operation)
C C C C
Electric Vehicle Charging Station,
Small
p p p p p p p Chapter 110.96
Electric Vehicle Charging Station,
Large
p p p p p p p Chapter 110.96
Employment agencies P P P
Equipment rental services P C
Equipment sales and storage P
Feed and grain sales P P P P P
Gasoline service stations, not
including the concurrent sale of
beer and wine for of-premises
consumption
C C C C
Gasoline service stations, with
concurrent sale of beer and wine
for of-premises consumption
C C C C
Golf cart sales and service P P
Golf courses, not including the
construction of buildings
P
Laboratories, flm, dental, medical,
research or testing
P P C P P P P
Liquid petroleum service stationsG C C
Lumberyards, including only
incidental millwork
P P P
Meteorological towers P
Mini-storage C C C C Section
120.04.020
Mobilehome sales and storage,
trailer sales and rental house
trailers
P
Mobilehome sales lot P P P
Parcel Delivery Services P P P P
Petroleum and Bulk Fuel Storage,
above ground
C C C
Printers or Publishers P P P P P P
Professional Ofces P P P P P P P
Sale, Rental, Repair, or
Demonstration of Motorcycles,
Scooters, and Motorbikes
C C P
Sex-oriented Businesses Subject to the provisions of the Eastvale Municipal Code
Stations, Bus, Railroad and Taxi P P
Tire Recapping P
Tire Sales and Service, not
including recapping
P C P
Trailer and Boat Storage P
Travel Trailers and Recreational
Vehicle Sales and Service
C
Truck and Trailer Sales, Rental, and
Storage
C C C C
Truck Service C C P P P
Public and quasi-public uses
Airports C C C C
Ambulance Services C C P P P P
Cemeteries, Crematories and
Mausoleums
C C
Communications and Microwave
Installations
P P P Section
120.04.140
Fire and Police Stations P P P P
Hazardous Waste Facilities C
Heliports C C C P P P
Hospitals C C
Mortuaries P C
Public utility substations and
storage yards
P P P P
Sewage treatment plants C C
Recreation, education, and public assembly uses
Art gallery, library, reading room,
museum
P P P
Indoor amusement/entertainment
facility: establishments providing
indoor amusement and
entertainment services as primary
uses for a fee or admission charge,
including dance halls and
ballrooms and electronic game
arcades. Establishments with four
or more electronic games or coin-
operated amusements, or where 50
percent or more of the foor area is
occupied by amusement devices,
are considered an electronic game
arcade as described in this
category; three or fewer machines
are not considered a land use
separate from the primary use of
the site
P P
Land Use C-
1/C-
P
C-
P-S
C-O I-P M-
SC
M-
M
M-
H
W-1 Special
Provisions
Indoor ftness and sports facility:
predominantly participant sports
and health activities conducted
entirely within an enclosed building.
Typical uses include bowling alleys,
billiard parlors, ice/roller skating
rinks, indoor racquetball courts,
indoor climbing facilities, soccer
areas, athletic clubs and health
clubs
C C C P P P P
Outdoor commercial recreation:
facility for various outdoor
participant sports and types of
recreation where a fee is charged
for use (e.g., amphitheaters,
amusement and theme parks, golf
driving ranges, health and athletic
clubs with outdoor facilities,
miniature golf courses, skateboard
parks, stadiums and coliseums,
swim and tennis clubs, water
slides, zoos)
C C C
Public or private recreation,
including parks
C
Recreational vehicle parks C
Hunting clubs, skeet, trap, rife and
pistol ranges
C
Industrial, manufacturing and processing uses
Abattoirs C C
Acid and abrasives manufacturing C C C
Auto wrecking and junkyards C C
Blast furnaces C
Breweries, distilleries and wineries C P P
Casting metals C
Cold storage plant P P P
Communications and microwave
installations
P P P P Section
120.04.140
Concrete batch plants and asphalt
plants
C C C
Contractor storage yards P P P
Disposal service operations C C
Disposal service operations, not
including transfer stations
C
Fertilizer production and
processing organic or inorganic
C C C Section
120.04.060
Field, tree and bush crops; fower
and herb gardening
P
Hauling, freighting and trucking
operations
C P P
Industrial and manufacturing uses P P P P
Manufacturing, limited: limited
manufacturing, fabricating,
processing, packaging, treating,
and incidental storage related
thereto, provided any such activity
shall be in the same line of
merchandise or service as the trade
P P P P
or service business conducted on
the premises
Manufacturing, minor:
manufacturing, fabrication,
processing and assembly of
materials from parts that are
already in processed form and that,
in their maintenance, assembly,
manufacture or plant operation, do
not create excessive amounts of
smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound or
other objectionable infuences that
might be obnoxious to persons
conducting business on-site or on
an adjacent site. Uses include but
are not limited to furniture
manufacturing and cabinet shops,
laundry and dry cleaning plants,
metal products fabrication, and
food and beverage manufacturing
C P P P
Manufacturing, major:
manufacturing, fabrication,
processing and assembly of
materials in a raw form. Uses in this
category typically create greater
than usual amounts of smoke, gas,
odor, dust, sound or other
objectionable infuences that might
be obnoxious to persons
conducting business on-site or on
an adjacent site. Uses include but
are not limited to batch plants,
rendering plants, aggregate
processing facilities, plastics and
rubber products manufacturing
C P P
Meat and poultry products, not
including meat packing or
slaughtering
P P P
Meat packing plants C
Paints and varnishes P
Paints and varnishes manufacturing
and incidental storage
C C
Paper storage and recycling, not
within a building
C C C Section
120.04.110
Poultry and egg processing C C C
Railroad yards and stations P P P
Recycling collection facilities P P P P P P Section
120.04.110
Recycling of wood, metal,
construction wastes and other
materials
C C C P Section
120.04.110
Sand blasting C C
Smelting metal and foundries C C
Trailer and boat storage, outdoor C C C
Trailer, recreational vehicle and boat
storage within an enclosed building
P P P P
Vehicle storage and impoundment
within an enclosed building
P P P P
Vehicle storage and impoundment,
outdoor
C C C
Vehicles, aircraft, boats and parts
manufacture
P P P
Warehousing and distribution P P P
Warehousing and distribution,
including mini-storage facilities
P P P P Section
120.04.120
Agricultural uses
Agricultural uses of the soils for
crops
P P P
GrazingG P
Kennel and cattery, class IG P P P Section
120.04.070
Kennel and cattery, class IIG P P P
Kennel and cattery, class IIIG P P P
Kennel and cattery, class IVG C C C
Residential uses
Caretaker's unitG P P P P P P
Congregate care residential
facilities (7 or more persons)
C Section
120.04.030
Emergency shelters P
Mobilehomes P P P P P P Section
120.04.020
Single-room occupancy units C

G Denotes a specific definition. Please see section 120.06.010, glossary.

(d)

Development standards. The following development standards are applicable to the commercial and industrial zones. These standards, along with other development standards (e.g., landscaping requirements, signs, parking standards) are intended to assist property owners and project designers in understanding the city's minimum requirements and expectations for high-quality development.

TABLE 3.3-2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES

Development Standards Development Standards C-
1/C-P
C-P-S C-O I-P M-SC M-M M-H W-1 S-P9
Lot dimensions
Minimum lot size 1 1 1 20,000
sf
10,000
sf7
10,000
sf7
10,000
sf7
Minimum lot width 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft 100 ft 75 ft7 75 ft7 75 ft7
Setbacks
Front 25 ft 3, 4 25 ft8 25 ft8 25 ft8
Side, interior 25 ft 10 ft5 25 ft8 25 ft8 25 ft8
Side, street 25 ft 10 ft8 25 ft8 25 ft8 25 ft8
Rear 25 ft 15 ft 25 ft8 25 ft8 25 ft8
Height
Primary building 50 ft 50 ft 40 ft 35 ft6 40 ft 40 ft 40 ft 40 ft
Primary building (per
section 120.05.010) 10
75 ft 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft

Notes.

  1. There is no minimum lot area requirement.

  2. Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a street, the minimum setback shall be 25 feet from the right-ofway line. Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a lot zoned R-R, R-1, R-A, R-2, R-3, PRD, R-6, R-T or S- P with a residential use, the minimum setback shall be 25 feet from the property line.

  3. A minimum 25-foot setback shall be required on any street. A minimum ten-foot strip adjacent to the street line shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained.

  4. A minimum 50-foot setback shall be required on any boundary where the industrial property abuts a residential or commercially zoned property. A minimum of 20 feet of the setback shall be landscaped.

  5. The minimum side yard setback shall equal not less than ten feet for the two side lot areas combined.

  6. The maximum height of all structures, including buildings, shall be 35 feet at the yard setback line. Any portion of a structure that exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from each yard setback line not less than two feet for each one foot in height that is in excess of 35 feet. All buildings and structures shall not exceed 50 feet in height, unless a height up to 75 feet for buildings, or 105 feet for other structures, is specifically permitted under the provisions of this title.

  7. Except that a lot size not less than 7,000 square feet and an average width of not less than 65 feet may be permitted when sewers are available and will be utilized for the development.

  8. Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a lot zoned R-R, R-1, R-A, R-2, R-3, PRD, R-6 or R-T the minimum setback shall be 25 feet from property line.

Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a lot with a zoning classification other than those specified in note 1, there is no minimum setback.

Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a street, the minimum setback shall be 25 feet from the property line.

Within the exception of those portions of the setback area for which landscaping is required, the setback area may only be used for driveways, automobile parking or landscaping. A setback area which adjoins a street separating it from a lot with a zoning classification other than those zones specified in note 1 may also be used for loading docks.

  1. Uses shall conform to the development standards, conditions and any special restrictions contained in the adopted specific plan and any amendments thereto; provided, however, that if the specific plan lacks one or more standards, the applicable standards from the zoning classification which most closely fits the land use assigned to the site shall be utilized.

  2. Granted per section 120.05.010, height exemptions.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 3.3; Ord. No. 2013-09, § 3, 5-22-2013; Ord. No. 2018-01, § 3(Exh. A), 2-14-2018; Ord. No. 23-26, § 2, 1-10-2024; Ord. No. 25-09, § 3, 9-10-2025)

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