Sec. 30-617. - Purpose.

All development within the open space and public facility zoning districts shall be suitable and architecturally treated to be consistent and compatible with the surrounding existing or future planned development. Where architectural treatment is infeasible, total screening from public view shall be required.

Sec. 30-618. - Applicability.

These guidelines apply to all new open space and public facility development, as well as to additions, remodeling, and relocation of existing structures.

Sec. 30-619. - Site plan design.

(a)

Grading and drainage.

(1)

Graded slopes shall meet Uniform Building Code.

(2)

All graded slopes in excess of three to one shall be stabilized and planted with groundcovers and trees or shrubs.

(3)

The grading of land along transportation corridors shall conform to the natural topography of the immediate area and result in a harmonious transition of the manmade grade with the natural terrain.

(4)

Site grading shall complement and reinforce the architectural and landscape design character by helping to screen parking, loading and service areas, by helping to reduce the perception of height and mass on large buildings, by providing reasonable transitions between on-site uses, by providing elevation transitions contributing to the efficiency of on-site and off-site movement systems, and by providing reasonable transition between lots.

(5)

All three to one slopes or greater shall required an erosion control management plan.

(b)

Building orientation.

(1)

All buildings shall be sited and oriented to reduce noise, light and glare, visual, and other conflicts.

(2)

Refuse/recycle collection and loading areas shall be located in areas where noise from such operations will not adversely impact adjacent residential uses.

(3)

Buildings shall be sited for windows and entries to take advantage of scenic views where possible.

(4)

Buildings shall be designed and sited to minimize the impact of built forms on the natural landscape. Roof lines shall keep a low profile so as to not dominate the horizon line.

(5)

The orientation of a building and its parts shall be related to nature and elements: sun, wind, and rain. The design and placements of windows and doors shall be considered with exposure to natural elements in mind.

(6)

In new projects, buildings shall be positioned to minimize the impact of shadows on adjacent properties. Building architecture shall be designed to provide shade in the summer and sunlight in the winter.

(7)

All design shall appear as an integrated part of an overall design theme.

(8)

Building setbacks from the street shall vary to provide character to the area.

(9)

All HVAC ducts shall be screen from public view.

(c)

Pedestrian access and circulation.

(1)

On-site pedestrian circulation systems shall be provided to meet the movement needs of on-site users. Such systems shall provide safe, all-weather surfaces and aesthetically pleasing means of on-site foot travel. Pedestrian walkways shall be an integrated part of the overall architecture and site design concept.

(2)

Pedestrian and bicycle access shall be conveniently provided to connect surrounding land uses and commercial uses.

(3)

All new development shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required elsewhere in this Development Code.

(d)

Lighting.

(1)

All exterior lighting shall be adequately controlled and shielded to prevent glare and undesirable illumination to adjacent properties or streets.

(2)

On-site lights shall provide a safe, functional and aesthetic design. Enough lighting should be provided to ensure a safe environment while at the same time not cause areas of intense light or glare.

(3)

Light fixtures and poles shall be designed and placed in a manner consistent and compatible with the over-all site and building design.

(4)

All lighting shall comply with Fontana Police Department security requirements.

(e)

Utilities.

(1)

Temporary overhead power and telephone facilities are permitted only during construction.

(2)

Transformers, utility pads and telephone boxes shall be screened with walls and vegetation to the extent feasible, subject to approval of the Director of Planning.

(3)

Transformer enclosures shall be designed of durable materials with finished and colors used which are compatible and harmonious with the overall architectural theme.

(f)

Public safety.

(1)

Entrances to buildings shall be well lighted and void of any large shrubbery or obstructions.

(2)

Adequate emergency access routes for the egress/ingress of emergency vehicles shall be required for all projects. Where space for a separate vehicle access road is difficult, a portion of a greenbelt or open space area shall be lined with "turf block" to allow heavy equipment to access structures.

(3)

A fuel modification zone shall be required in areas threatened by fire hazard.

(Ord. No. 1865, § 8(Att. 2), 3-23-21; Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-620. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IX. - OVERLAY DISTRICTS DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

Sec. 30-621. - Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to create overlay districts that establish additional use regulations and development standards for specific types of use and specific areas of the City requiring special consideration in the development process. The regulations established in this article for the overlay districts shall apply in addition to the regulations established for the underlying zone districts.

Sec. 30-622. - Overlay districts.

(a)

Medical center overlay district. A district that may overlay any medical center complex.

(b)

Utility corridor overlay district. A district that is intended to provide for appropriate development within or near those areas containing easements for public utilities.

(c)

Hillside overlay district. A district that protects the public health and safety, minimizes environmental impacts, and requires development to conform to the natural topography of hillside areas.

(d)

Auto center overlay district. A district that is intended to promote new car and truck sales adjacent to the 1-210 Freeway.

(e)

Warehousing distribution/logistics overlay district (Sierra Avenue). A district that provides for the limited, well planned and orderly development of warehousing distribution/logistics uses on properties within the light industrial (M-1) zone as provided for in Section 30-532 et seq. Unlike other overlay districts in this division, this overlay identifies a geographic area where such uses may be allowed subject to a separate zone change request to establish the overlay on one or more parcels eligible to receive it.

(f)

Valley business park overlay district. The intent of the valley business park overlay is to provide for a well-planned and orderly development of business park and warehousing distribution uses on parcels within the M-1 zone located on designated areas within the adopted overlay that are generally located on the south side of Valley Boulevard.

(g)

Emergency shelter overlay district. A district that provides for seamless incorporation of emergency, supportive, and transitional housing opportunities on specific properties within the light industrial (I-L) and/or general industrial (I-G) general plan land use designations to house individuals at risk of homelessness, as required by Government Code §§ 65583(a)(4) and 65583(a)(5).

(h)

(R-4) overlay district. The intent of the R-4 overlay district is to provide areas for the potential development at the multifamily residential (R-4) density of 24.1 du/ac to 39 du/ac for multifamily development in close proximity to transit routes and convenience uses in recognition of the need for affordable housing.

(Ord. No. 1889, § 5(Exh. A), 2-22-22; Ord. No. 1982, § 4(Exh. A), 2-24-26)

DIVISION 2. - MEDICAL CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT

Sec. 30-623. - Medical center overlay district regulations.

The following provisions apply to projects that meet the definition of a medical center as described in Article I of this chapter. These provisions apply in addition to the provisions in the underlying zoning district. If the provisions of this division are in conflict with the provisions in the underlying zoning district, the provisions of this division shall apply.

Sec. 30-624. - Uses permitted.

Any use permitted in the underlying zoning district shall be permitted in the medical center overlay district. Additional uses, which may be allowed in the underlying zone, shall include:

(1)

Psychiatric care.

(2)

Nutrition, pregnancy, health, and drug, tobacco, and alcohol cessation classes and services.

(3)

Twenty-four-hour emergency room and ambulance drop-off.

(4)

Bi-weekly farmers market events, duration of which will be no more than five hours per event, not to exceed more than ten hours per calendar month.

(5)

Additional hospital staff events, such as health fairs, employee recognition events, etc., shall be allowed two events per calendar month, not to exceed more than ten hours per calendar month.

(6)

Weekly or permanent use of MRI, lithotriptor, or other types of large equipment, and their buildings and/or mobile transport trailers. Permanent buildings for these types of equipment to be calculated as hospital support.

(7)

Other uses not listed here that may approved at the discretion of the Director of Community Development.