Chapter 30 — ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE

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Chapter 30 - ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

This chapter (Chapter 30) shall be known as the "Zoning and Development Code."

This article establishes official land use zoning regulations and design guidelines. The zoning districts and regulations set forth in this article are consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and are designed to:

(1)

Encourage the most appropriate use of land and ensure compatibility between uses;

(2)

Provide open space for light, air, and the preservation of resources;

(3)

Facilitate the timely provision of adequate infrastructure and community facilities;

(4)

Promote excellent architectural design; and

(5)

Promote health, safety, and general welfare of the residents and visitors of the City.

The interpretation and application of the provisions of this article shall be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare. It is not the intent of this article to limit standards to minimums.

Sec. 30-3. - Greater or conflicting provisions.

Where any provision of this article imposes more stringent requirements, regulations, restrictions, or limitations than are imposed or required by any other provisions of the Municipal Code, law, ordinance, restrictive covenant, or easement, this article shall govern.

Sec. 30-3.1 - Public projects.

Notwithstanding any other lawful exemptions to zoning regulations, the provisions of this title, shall not apply to any development standards or entitlement processes any buildings, improvements, lots, or premises, owned, leased, operated or controlled by the City or any City Project for public purpose by the City of Fontana. Such projects would still require discretionary review by the City.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 10, 10-25-22)

DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Sec. 30-4. - Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to promote consistency and precision in the application and interpretation of development and zoning terms and definitions. The meaning and construction of words and phrases defined in this section shall apply to all development within the City, except where the context and usage of such words or phrases clearly indicates a different meaning or construction intended in that particular case.

For the purposes of carrying out the intent of this chapter, the following words, phrases, and terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section herein.

(1)

The word "City" shall mean the City of Fontana, as described in the Municipal Code of the City of Fontana, its officers and employees thereof.

(2)

The word "Council" shall mean the City Council of the City of Fontana, the governing body of the City.

(3)

The word "Commission" shall mean the City of Fontana Planning Commission.

(4)

The word "County" shall mean the County of San Bernardino.

(5)

The phrase "Director of Community Development" shall mean the Director of Community Development of the City of Fontana and shall include his or her designee.

(6)

The word "State" shall mean the State of California.

(7)

The phrase "Zoning and Development Code" refer to Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code of the City of Fontana.

(8)

The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.

(9)

The word "may" is permissive and discretionary.

(10)

References in the masculine and feminine genders are interchangeable.

(11)

Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, words in the present and the future tenses are interchangeable, and words in the singular and plural are interchangeable.

(12)

Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:

a.

"And" indicates that all connected items or provisions shall apply.

b.

"Or" indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singularly or in any combination.

c.

"Either...or" indicates that the connected items or provisions shall apply singularly but not in combination.

d.

"/" indicates "along with" or "also."

(13)

The word "used" shall include arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased, occupied, or intended to be utilized.