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Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT POLICIES

Sec. 30-442. - Signs.

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

On-site signs are permitted as provided for in Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code.

Sec. 30-443. - Unobstructed corner cut-off required.

No structure, accessory structure, feature, wall, fence, roadside hardware, trees, landscaping, hedge or the terrain itself may exceed a height of 30 inches above street level or create a visual obstruction to the clear line-of-sight for motorist and/or pedestrian, if located within the street sight triangle and corner

cut-off area of a property. A street corner cut off safety area is described in the adopted "CalTrans Design Standards" and has been adopted as the City's minimum standards for safe stopping distances as intersections to accommodate entry monumentation and full height landscaping in front of the block walls, there shall be a minimum of eight feet of additional right-of-way dedication behind the required sight lines along all street frontages for roadway classifications of collector and above. This requirement shall be demonstrated at the time of tentative map submittal to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

Within all residential zones, no structure, accessory structure, feature, wall, fence or landscaping feature, trees shall be located within the "driveway corner cut-off" area which shall be a safety area, and shall have a clear line-of-sight for a motorist and/or pedestrian clear of any visual obstructions measuring over 30 inches from street level.

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Unobstructed Corner Cut-Off Required

(Ord. No. 1865, § 8(Att. 2), 3-23-21)

Sec. 30-444. - Additional development standards in R-2 and R-3 zoning districts.

Residential development standards are basic standards designed to create quality residential developments. The residential development standards indicated in Table No. 30-434 (residential development standards) and Table No. 30-437 (density bonus residential development standards) serve as the minimum standards controlling development. In addition to the applicable standards indicated in Table No. 30-434 and Table No. 30-437, the following standards shall be required of all multiple-family residential developments in the R-2 and R-3 zoning districts.

(1)

Building separation. Table No. 30-444 sets forth specific standards for minimum building setbacks as follows:

Table No. 30-444
Building Separation Requirements
Building (b) Setback and Separation (in feet) to Adjacent Zones R-2 R-3
R-E 75-foot 75-foot
R-1 25-foot 25-foot
R-2 10-foot 25-foot
R-3 10-foot 10-foot
R-PC 25-foot 50-foot
All other zoning districts 20-foot 20-foot
Single-Family Detached - Minimum Building to Building 10-foot 10-foot
Single-Family Detached - Minimum Distance to Public Right 15-foot 15-foot
Attached/Multi-Family Building to Public Rights-of-Way (streets) R-2 R-3
Major or primary 30-foot 30-foot
Secondary or collector 25-foot 25-foot
Local 20-foot 20-foot
Attached/Multi-Family - Minimum Building to Building Distance R-2 R-3
Front to front 25-foot 25-foot
Front to side 25-foot 25-foot
Front to rear 25-foot 25-foot
Rear to side 15-foot 15-foot
Rear to rear 15-foot 15-foot
Side to side 15-foot 15-foot
Parking and Drive Aisle Setbacks to Adjacent Zoning Districts R-2 R-3
All residential 10-foot 10-foot
All other 10-foot 10-foot
Parking Setback to Public Rights-of-Way (streets) (h) R-2 R-3
Major or primary 25-foot 25-foot
Secondary or collector 20-foot 20-foot
Local 15-foot 15-foot
Private street or driveway 5-foot 5-foot

[Notes:} Additional standards pertaining to the R-2 and R-3 zoning districts:

(a)

For the purpose of this table, accessory structure means a subordinate structure which is incidental and not attached to a building but is on the same lot. If an accessory structure is attached to the building, or if the roof is a continuation of the building roof, the accessory structure shall be considered an addition to the building.

(b)

Building shall mean dwelling units. For purpose of this table, building setback standards shall be for two-story development, setback standards may be modified by other lettered notes herein.

(c)

Subtract ten feet for a single-story dwelling unit or a multi-story dwelling unit having a single-story element with a depth of at least ten feet.

(d)

"Front" is defined as that face of the building or unit with a major glass area and/or major private recreation area and may include access to that private recreation area. This access may or may not relate to the primary entrance to the building that faces the street or drive; therefore, some buildings may have more than one "front" under this definition.

(e)

The "rear" of a building is defined as the point or area farthest from the front. Where a building is identified to have two fronts the building may be considered not to have a rear facing. For the purpose of this table, zoning districts are not considered adjacent if separated by a dedicated public right-ofway of more than 50 feet in width.

(f)

Balconies, patios (uncovered and covered), patio fences/walls, porches, and similar liked structures may project into the setback area up to a maximum of six feet, providing, however, that such structures shall never be separated by less than 15 feet (horizontal).

(g)

Buildings may be staggered to encroach into the required setback up to a maximum of five feet, provided there is an equal or greater setback at the opposite/other face of the building. Such staggered encroachment shall be averaged so that for each building which encroaches into the setback, another building will offset such encroachment by an equal number of feet along the same frontage.

(h)

Where there is a grade differential between properties of greater than ten feet (as determined by the precise grading plan), the setback requirement may be modified as follows: when the building is at the lower grade, the required setback may be reduced by one linear foot for each three vertical feet of difference. Where the building is at the higher grade, the required setback shall be increased by one linear foot for each three vertical feet of difference. Such modification to the required setback shall be limited to a maximum of ten feet.

(i)

The pedestrian walkway may project into the setback area provided a minimum ten-foot area is maintained free and clear for landscaping.

(2)

Separation of accessory buildings, parking areas, and vehicular access ways.

a.

Distance between an accessory building and side and rear property lines shall be no less than ten feet. Where the adjacent zoning district is nonresidential or for safety, as determined by the Police Department, garages and carports may encroach a maximum of 50 percent into the required width of the side or rear setback.

b.

Distance between two accessory buildings shall be no less than ten feet.

c.

Distance between an accessory building and any dwelling unit shall be no less than 15 feet.

d.

Distance between open, guest parking areas and any dwelling unit shall be no less than ten feet.

e.

Distance between vehicular access way and any dwelling unit shall be no less than ten feet.

f.

If a carport is located no less than ten feet from a side or rear property line, the rear wall of the carport may have openings to allow view and accessibility to an adjacent landscaped area, as illustrated in the design guidelines.

g.

Detached assigned and/or required parking stalls, carports and enclosed garages shall be located no more than 150 feet from the dwelling unit they serve, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Planning.

(3)

Minimum driveway access width. Minimum access way width of 26 feet is required for all access drives serving multiple-family developments. A minimum access way width of 30 feet is required for all access drives serving multi-family developments of three stories or more.

(4)

Water heaters. Each dwelling unit shall have a separate hot water heater or may be provided with a centralized circulation water heating system sufficient to serve all dwelling units on the property.

(5)

Laundry facilities. All multiple-family residential units shall be provided washer and dryer hookups and laundry space with the unit or garage. The laundry area shall not infringe upon garage parking area. In the case of apartments, common laundry facilities may be included in addition to the individual unit hookups.

(6)

Storage facilities. A separate area having a minimum of 125 cubic feet of private and secure storage space shall be provided for each unit.

a.

Said storage area may be located within an attached garage, provided it does not interfere with garage use for automobile parking.

b.

Normal closet and cupboard space within the dwelling unit shall not count toward meeting this requirement.

c.

Storage in carport areas shall be over hood or overhead. Over hood storage shall provide a minimum of four feet of clearance and overhead storage shall provide eight feet of clearance.

d.

Enclosed garages are required to provide 125 cubic feet of storage cabinet space, or 125 cubic feet of storage space may be provided elsewhere on the site.

(7)

Garage doors. All garages shall be provided with sectional garage doors and automatic garage door openers.

(8)

Dwelling entries.

a.

All units shall be provided with standard door locks and dead bolts.

b.

No dwelling entry shall be located with direct, uninterrupted, unimpeded access to a primary or secondary arterial street.

(9)

Refuse storage areas. Individual trash receptacles for each unit shall only be permitted with an approved site layout of refuse pick-up by the City and the authorized refuse hauler. Projects that do not have an approved plan shall provide standard refuse storage facilities for the containment of standard receptacles based on the following requirements:

a.

Number of receptacles.

Number of Units Types of Receptacles Number of Receptacles Required
0—8 3-yard bin 1
16—24 3-yard bin 2
Each 8 additional units 3-yard bin 1

b.

All refuse storage areas shall be readily accessible to the users they serve as well as for collection operations and shall be enclosed by a solid decorative masonry or concrete block wall at least 60 inches in height that shall be designed in a manner architecturally compatible with the overall design of the project's buildings.

1.

The site area shall have a concrete pad at least four inches in thickness.

2.

The storage area shall be designed with a lattice or metal solid cover matching the exterior building material and color with a solid gate or with mesh.

3.

The refuse storage area shall be located within 150 feet walking distance of the unit it services.

(10)

Recreational facilities. The developer shall provide recreational facilities in conjunction with common open space as a minimum requirement for all projects in the R-2 and R-3 zones. Recreational facilities shall not be required for projects utilizing a minor planned unit development (minor PUD) for development.

a.

Development consisting of 30 units or fewer shall provide three of the following recreational facilities:

1.

Large open lawn area, minimum dimensions shall be 50 feet by 20 feet.

2.

Tot-lot with multiple play equipment.

3.

Spa and/or pool.

4.

Barbecue facility equipped with grill, picnic benches, etc.

b.

Development consisting of 31 units to 100 units shall provide an additional recreational facility as in (a) above, or equivalent, as approved by the Planning Commission.

c.

Development consisting of 101 units to 200 units shall provide five of the following recreational facilities, or equivalent, as approved by the Planning Commission:

1.

Large open lawn area, minimum dimensions shall be 100 feet by 50 feet.

2.

Multiple tot-lots with multiple play equipment. The tot-lots shall be conveniently located throughout the site and separated with a low decorative wall or tubular steel fence from any drive aisle.

3.

Pool and spa.

4.

Community multi-purpose room equipped with kitchen, defined areas for games, exercises, etc.

5.

Barbecue facilities equipped with multiple built in gas grills with shelving, picnic benches and shade structures. The barbecue facilities shall be conveniently located throughout the site.

6.

Court facilities (e.g. tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc.).

7.

Jogging/walking trails with exercise stations.

d.

For each 100 units above the first 200 units, another recreational facility as described in Section 30-451, or equivalent, shall be provided for approval by the Planning Commission.

e.

Other recreational facilities not listed above may be considered subject to the Planning Commission review and approval.

f.

Related recreational activities may be grouped together and located at any one area of the common open space.

g.

Recreational facilities shall be dispersed throughout the site.

h.

All recreational areas or facilities required by this section shall be maintained by private homeowner's associations, property owners, or private assessment districts.

(11)

Circulation, pedestrian and vehicular parking.

a.

Pedestrian circulation. Every multiple-family residential development shall be designed in such a manner that adequate walkways are provided convenient to the needs of the residents and guests and the services of public agencies. Pedestrian access to the unifying elements of any development should be separate from and free of conflict with vehicular access ways. All developments consisting of six units or more shall provide directories placed in a convenient location at the development entry.

b.

Vehicular circulation. Every multiple-family residential development shall be designed with an internal street and parking system adequate to handle the need for vehicular circulation. Said system shall be in compliance with all applicable standards of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1865, § 8(Att. 2), 3-23-21; Ord. No. 1936, § 4(Exh. A), 12-12-23)

Sec. 30-445. - Residential development standards in R-4 and R-5 zoning districts.

The standards of this section provide for high-density residential (R-4 or R-5), mixed-use developments, public, and semi-public uses in close proximity to light rail/commuter rail stations, and future bus rapid transit (BRT) stations, encouraging transit usage in conjunction with a safe and pleasant pedestrianoriented environment. These standards emphasize the intensification of development and encourages reduced reliance on motor vehicles.

These standards shall apply to new development projects located within 2,640 feet (one-half mile) of light-rail/commuter rail stations, future bus rapid transit stations and/or on a corridor with an operating Omnitrans bus route.

Sec. 30-446. - Multiple-family medium/high density residential (R-4) and multiple-family high density residential (R-5) development projects.

(a)

Uses permitted in the multiple family medium/high density residential (R-4) zoning district, and in the multiple family high density residential (R-5) zoning district without a commercial component. A "P" indicates the use is permitted by right, a "C" indicates the use requires the granting of a conditional use permit, and "—" means the use is not permitted in that zoning district.

(b)

Conditional uses are subject to the provisions in Section 30-433 of this Code.

Table No. 30-446

Uses permitted

A. Residential Uses R-4 R-5
Single-family detached dwelling P* P*
Single-family attached dwelling P* P*
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Planned Unit Development C C
Multiple-family dwelling P P
Senior housing C C
Manufactured home P* P*
Group home—Licensed (one to six persons)
Group home—Licensed (seven or more persons)
Boarding home (less than 3 rooms)
Boarding home (3 or more rooms)
B. Other Uses R-4 R-5
Ambulance building
Assembly or meeting hall for lodges, fraternal organizations, private clubs, labor unions, or similar uses C C—
Assembly (religious service) C C
Assisted living facility (senior or otherwise)
Day care (one to six persons) P P
Day care (seven or more persons) C C
Parolee housing
Residential care facility—license (six or fewer persons)
Residential care facility—licensed (seven or more persons)
C. Accessory Uses R-4 R-5
Accessory dwelling units P P
Accessory structures
Animals, small—Keeping and raising
Animals, large—Keeping and raising
Antenna, receiving
Commercial vehicle parking
Guest house
Home occupation P P
Junior accessory dwelling units
Oversized vehicle parking
D. Temporary Uses R-4 R-5
Construction trailers P P
Sales or rental ofce P P
  • Existing single-family residences in this zone are permitted and subject to the single-family residential (R-1) development standards. New single-family construction is not permitted nor is a subdivision for the purpose of development of single-family residential lots.

(Ord. No. 1830, § 8(Exh. A), 6-9-20)

Sec. 30-447. - Residential development standards.

The following development standards apply to multifamily residential development projects without a commercial component, which are proposed at minimum density of 24.1 to 39 dwelling units per acre within the multiple-family medium/high density residential (R-4) zoning district, and 39.1 to 50 dwelling units per acre in the multiple-family high density residential (R-5) zoning district.

Table No. 30-447

Residential Development Standards

Maximum Density R-4 R-5
Maximum permitted number of dwelling units per adjusted gross acre 24.1.0—39.0 39.1—50.0
Lot Dimensions for New Lots, Lot Size, and Lot Coverage R-4 R-5
Minimum width at front P/L 200' 200'
Minimum depth 300' 300'
Minimum lot size (sf) 2 acres 2 acres
Maximum lot coverage (adjusted gross acreage of total site) 70% 70%
Multiple-Family Minimum Dwelling Size (Standard/Market Rate, Senior and Afordable) R-4 R-5
Minimum dwelling unit in square feet 550 sf 550 sf
Maximum dwelling unit in square feet 1,800 sf 1,800 sf
Building Height R-4 R-5
Multi-Family 55' 55'
Multi-Family Open Space Requirements R-4 R-5
Open space, private ground/upper foor (sf), minimum 120/80 120/80
Open space, common, as a percentage of adjusted gross acreage of project area, minimum 30% 30%
Open space, useable, (combined total of private and common open space), as a percentage of adjusted gross
acreage of project area, minimum
35% 35%

Notes:

(1)

For existing legal lots smaller than this minimum, see Section 30-414 (lot size conformance).

(2)

For the purpose of this section, subterranean or partial subterranean parking shall not be considered a floor/story for the purpose of determining building setbacks.

(Ord. No. 1973, § 4(Exh. A), 10-28-25)

Sec. 30-448. - Multiple-family building separation requirement.

Table No. 30-448

Building Setback and Separation (in feet)

Table No. 30-448
Building Setback and Separation (in feet)
Front Setback, Building to Public Right-of-Way (streets) R-4 R-5
Major or primary 5-foot 5-foot
Secondary or collector 5-foot 5-foot
Local 0-foot 0-foot
Corner Lot, Side Building Setback to P/L R-4 R-5
Major or primary 5-foot 5-foot
Secondary or collector 5-foot 5-foot
Local 5-foot 5-foot
Corner Lot, Side Parking Setbacks to P/L R-4 R-5
Major or primary 10-foot 10-foot
Secondary or collector 10-foot 10-foot
Local 10-foot 10-foot
Side Setback (interior), Building, Setback to Adjacent Zoning Districts R-4 R-5
R-1 25-foot 25-foot
R-2 (Single-family use) 25-foot 25-foot
R-2 (Multifamily use) 15-foot 15-foot
R-3 10-foot 15-foot
R-4 0-foot 0-foot
R-5 0-foot 0-foot
R-PC, Single-family 75-foot 75-foot
R-PC, Specifc plan (b) (single-family/multi-family) 25-foot/ 15-foot 25-foot/ 15-foot
R-E 75-foot 75-foot
P-PF 30-foot 30-foot
C-2 0-foot 0-foot
All other zoning districts, (C-1, RMU, and OS) 20-foot 20-foot
Parking Area and Drive Aisle Setbacks to Adjacent Zoning Districts R-4 R-5
All residential 5-foot 5-foot
All other 5-foot 5-foot
Onsite Building to Building Setbacks R-4 R-5
Front to front 30-foot 30-foot
Front to side 30-foot 30-foot
Front to rear 30-foot 30-foot
Rear to side 25-foot 25-foot
Rear to rear 20-foot 20-foot
Side to side 15-foot 15-foot
Oblique alignment
Accessory Structure Setbacks and Separation (in feet) R-4 R-5
In all cases See
Section 30-461

Notes:

(1)

Building shall mean a structure containing dwelling units. For purpose of this table, building setback standards shall be for any building exceeding a singlestory. Setback standards may be modified by other lettered notes herein.

(2)

Subtract ten feet for a single-story dwelling unit or a multi-story dwelling unit having a single-story element with a depth of at least ten feet.

(3)

All primary ground-floor common entries and individual dwelling unit entries fronting Foothill Blvd, Orange Way, Cypress Avenue or Valencia Avenue shall be oriented to the street, not the interior of the development or parking lot.

(4)

On a case by case basis, the Community Development Director may require up to ten feet of additional building setback from all property lines to accommodate entrance stops, porches, patios and other architecture features, as well as landscaping areas.

(5)

For the purpose of this table, accessory structure means a subordinate structure which is incidental to and is detached from the main building but is on the same lot and supports the primary use on-site. If an accessory structure is attached to the building by way of a continuation of the building roof, the accessory structure shall be considered an addition to the building.

(6)

"Front" is defined as that face of the building or unit with a major glass area and/or major private recreation area and may include access to that private recreation area. This access may or may not relate to the primary entrance to the building that faces the public right-of-way or private drive aisle; therefore, some buildings may have more than one "front" under this definition.

(7)

For the purpose of this table, zoning districts are not considered adjacent if separated by a dedicated public right-of-way or utility easement of more than 50 feet in width.

(8)

Setback measured from building to property line.

(9)

"Oblique alignment" is defined as the intersection of the parallel face of one building by the corner angle of a second building where said angle is greater than 25 percent. The corner angle of the intersecting building may encroach into the setback of the other building by up to five feet provided there is an equal or greater setback at the other end of the intersecting building. Such encroachment shall also be averaged so that for each building that is allowed to encroach into the setback, another building will offset such encroachment by an equal number of feet. (Where two buildings meet at corner angles, the side-to-front setback criteria shall be used.)

(10)

Balconies, patios (uncovered and covered), patio fences/walls, porches, and similar like structures (as determined by the Director of Community Development) may project into the setback area up to a maximum of six feet, providing, however, that such structures shall never be separated by less than 15 feet (horizontal).

(11)

The "rear" of a building is defined as the point or area farthest from the front. Where a building is identified to have two fronts the building may be considered not to have a rear facing.

(12)

Setback from underdeveloped property in the R-2 zone shall be determined at the R-1 single-family zones development standard of 25 feet.

(13)

Where a new building is to be constructed on a corner lot or intersection, a wraparound building design with an angled corner shall be utilized in order to maximize and encourage pedestrian activity.

(14)

Parking setback may be decreased to zero for subterranean parking structures.

(15)

The minimum building setback to the R-1 zoning district may be reduced to ten feet for development within the R-4 overlay for projects developed consistent with the density requirements of the R-4 overlay and where the adjacent parcel is vacant and undeveloped.

(Ord. No. 1920, § 4(Exh. A), 4-11-23; Ord. No. 1973, § 4(Exh. A), 10-28-25)

Sec. 30-449. - (R-4 and R-5) Separation of accessory building/structures, parking areas, and vehicular access ways.

(a)

Distance between an accessory building and side and rear property lines shall be no less than ten feet. Where the adjacent zoning district is non-residential, garages and carports may encroach a maximum of 25 percent into the required width of the side or rear setback.

(b)

Distance between two accessory buildings shall be no less than ten feet.

(c)

Distance between an accessory building and any dwelling unit shall be no less than six feet.

(d)

Distance between open, quest parking areas and any dwelling unit shall be no less than ten feet.

(e)

Distance between vehicular access way and any dwelling unit shall be no less than ten feet.

(f)

If a carport is located no less than ten feet from a side or rear property line, the rear wall of the carport shall have openings to allow view and accessibility to an adjacent landscaped area.

(g)

Detached assigned and/or required parking stalls, carports and enclosed garages shall be located no more than 150 feet from the dwelling unit they serve, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development.

(Ord. No. 1823, § 8(Exh. A), 2-25-20)

Sec. 30-450. - (R-4 and R-5) Ancillary services.

(a)

Minimum driveway access width. Minimum access way width of 26 feet is required for all access drives serving multiple-family developments. A minimum access way width of 30 feet is required for all access drives serving multi-family developments of three stories or more.

(b)

Water heaters. Each dwelling unit shall have a separate hot water heater or may be provided with a centralized circulation water heating system sufficient to serve all dwelling units on the property.

(c)

Laundry facilities. All multiple-family residential units shall be provided washer and dryer hookups and laundry space within the unit or garage. The laundry area shall not infringe upon garage parking area. In the case of apartments, common laundry facilities may be included in addition to the individual unit hookups.

(d)

Storage facilities. A separate area having a minimum of 125 cubic feet of private and secure storage space shall be provided for each unit.

(1)

Said storage area may be located within the garage, provided it does not interfere with garage use for automobile parking.

(2)

Normal closet and cupboard space within the dwelling unit shall not count toward meeting this requirement.

(3)

No storage shall be in the carport area.

(4)

Enclosed garages are required to provide 125 cubic feet of storage cabinet space, or 125 cubic feet of storage space may be provided elsewhere on the site.

(e)

Garage doors. All garages shall be sectional garage doors with an automatic garage door openers.

(f)

Dwelling entries.

(1)

All units shall be provided with standard door locks and dead bolts.

(2)

No dwelling entry shall be located with direct, uninterrupted, unimpeded access to a primary or secondary arterial street.

(g)

Refuse and recycle storage areas. The applicant shall provide an appropriate number refuse and recycle bins located within an architecturally compatible enclosure.

(1)

Number of receptacles.

Number of Units Types of
Receptacles
Number of
Receptacles Required
0—8 3-Yard Bin 1
16—24 3-Yard Bin 2
Each 8 additional units 3-Yard Bin 1

(2)

All refuse/recycle storage areas shall be readily accessible to the users they serve as well as for collection operations and shall be enclosed by a solid decorative masonry or concrete block wall at least 60 inches in height that shall be designed in a manner that is architecturally compatible with the overall design of the project's buildings.

(3)

The site area shall have a concrete pad at least four inches in thickness.

(4)

The storage area shall be designed with a metal lattice cover matching the exterior building material and color and has a gate with view obscuring slats or other opaque material.

(5)

The refuse/recycle storage and recycling bins area shall be located within 150 feet walking distance of the unit it services.

(Ord. No. 1823, § 8(Exh. A), 2-25-20)

Sec. 30-451. - (R-4 and R-5) Recreational facilities.

On-site amenities shall be considered in the context of existing off-site amenities and their spatial relationships (distance, ease of access and safety) to active retail services, bicycle lanes, walking trail, and mass transit such as commuter/light rail or bus rapid transit (BRT) service.

In addition to the off-site amenities mentioned above, the developer shall provide on-site recreational facilities in conjunction with common open space as a minimum requirement for all multi-family projects in the R-4 zone and the R-5 zone:

(1)

Development consisting of 50 units to 79 units shall provide three of the following recreational facilities:

a.

Indoor gym/fitness facility (minimum 500 square feet).

b.

Tot-lot with multiple play equipment.

c.

Spa and pool (min 25 yard by 15 yards).

d.

Barbecue facility equipped with grill, picnic benches, etc. (min of five areas).

(2)

Development consisting of 80 units to 200 units shall provide all recreational facilities as listed in Section 30-451 above. Other recreational facilities or community benefits not listed above may be considered subject to the Planning Commission review and approval.

(3)

Development consisting of 201 units to 400 units shall provide all recreational facilities as listed in Section 30-451 and a minimum of one of the following additional recreational facilities, or equivalent, as approved by the Planning Commission:

a.

Large open lawn area, minimum dimensions shall be 100 feet by 50 feet (e.g. rooftop garden).

b.

Multiple tot-lots with multiple play equipment. The tot-lots shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of tot-lots and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval.

c.

Lap pool and spa (e.g. rooftop, min 25 yard by 25 yards).

d.

Community multi-purpose room equipped with kitchen, defined areas for games, exercises, etc.

e.

Barbecue facilities equipped with multiple grills, picnic benches and shade structures. The barbecue facilities shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of barbeque facilities and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval.

f.

Court facilities (e.g. tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc.).

g.

Jogging/walking trails with exercise stations.

h.

Other recreational facilities not listed above may be considered subject to the Planning Commission review and approval.

Related recreational activities may be grouped together and located at any one area of the common open space. Where multiple recreational facilities are provided such facilities shall be required to be dispersed throughout the site. All recreational areas or facilities required by this section shall be maintained by private homeowner's associations, property owners, or private assessment districts.

(4)

Circulation, pedestrian, and vehicular parking. Pedestrian circulation. Each multiple-family residential development shall be designed with adequate walkways to provide convenience to the needs of the residents, guests, and the service providers of public agencies. Pedestrian access to the unifying elements of any development shall be separate from, and free of, conflict with vehicular access ways. All developments consisting of six units or more shall provide directories placed in a convenient location at the development entry.

(Ord. No. 1823, § 8(Exh. A), 2-25-20; Ord. No. 1936, § 4(Exh. A), 12-12-23)

Sec. 30-452. - Mixed use development projects.

(a)

The following requirements apply to mixed-use development projects, which are described as:

(1)

Vertical mixed-use. The combination of retail commercial and residential uses where the residential component is located above the retail commercial component in the same structure; or,

(2)

Horizontal mixed-use. The combination of commercial and residential uses where the residential component is located in a separate detached structure(s) behind the commercial component.

The above development combinations shall apply to multi-family residential projects proposing at least 24.1 to 39 dwelling units per acre within the R-4 zoning district, or 39.1 to 50 dwelling units per acre within the R-5 zoning district. The residential component of a mixed-use development shall meet the requirements of Section 30-452 through Section 30-454 of this Code. In addition to the recreational amenities listed in Section 30-451, the multi-family component of the development will be designed to provide access to other pedestrian oriented uses such as shops, plaza areas with restaurants, and cafés with outdoor seating areas.

(b)

Conditional use permit requirements. A conditional use permit (CUP) shall be required for all mixed-use projects containing retail commercial and a residential component in the R-4 and R-5 districts. A limited amount of business and professional office uses may be allowed and shall not exceed ten percent of the total commercial square footage. In reviewing the CUP, substantiated written findings shall be made that the site design and use or combination of uses is compatible with mass transit.

(c)

Required findings. Conditional use permit approval shall require that the reviewing body first make the following findings in addition to the findings required by Section 30-150:

(1)

The project consists of a use, or mix of uses, encouraging transit use and is demonstrably oriented toward transit users.

(2)

The project is designed to enhance pedestrian access and/or other non-motor vehicle modes of transportation to public transit.

(3)

The project encourages pedestrian activity and/or other non-motor vehicle modes of transportation and reduces dependency on motor vehicles.

Sec. 30-453. - Uses permitted within mixed use development projects.

(a)

A "P" indicates the use is permitted by right; however, the project requires the granting of a design review approved by the Planning Commission. Design reviews are subject to the provisions in Article II, Division 11 of this Code.

(b)

A "C" indicates the use requires the granting of a conditional use permit approved by the Planning Commission. Conditional uses are subject to the provisions in Article II, Division 12 of this Code.,

(c)

A "M" indicates the use requires the granting of a minor use permit approved by the Community Development Director. Minor uses are subject to the provisions in Article II, Division 13 of this Code.

(d)

And "—" means the use is not permitted in that zoning district.

Table No. 30-453
Uses Permitted Within Mixed Use Development Projects
A. Residential Use R-4 R-5
Single-family detached dwelling P P
Single-family attached dwelling P P
Planned Unit Development, excluding new single-family residential C C
Multiple-family dwelling P P
Multiple-family with commercial uses/mixed Use P P
Senior housing C C
Manufactured home
Group home—Licensed (one to six persons)
Group home—Licensed (seven or more persons)
Mobile home (not in a mobile home park)
Mobile home park
Boarding home (less than 3 rooms)
Boarding home (3 or more rooms)
B. Commercial Uses R-4 R-5
Retail Sales
Adult businesses (see Article XVIII of Chapter 15 of the FCC)
Antique shop P P
Art supply store P P
Auctions, except livestock
Automobile sales agency with incidental repairing and sales display area
Automobile supply store (no machine shop)
Bakery goods store (employing not more than fve persons with all goods sold on premises) P P
Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge C C
Bicycle shop P P
Boat sales with incidental repair and sales display area
Book store P P
Building materials, retail sale of (if contained within a completely enclosed building)
Building materials with outdoor storage
Blueprinting establishment P P
Boat sales
Caterer P P
Clothing store P P
Confectionery store P P
Computer store P P
Convenience store P P
Cyber cafés C C
Department store
Discount store P P
Drugstore P P
Dry goods or notions store P P
Electrical supply store (no outdoor storage of supplies and equipment)
Feed store
Floor covering store
Florist shop P P
Food locker (for individual home locker rental only; no slaughtering permitted)
Furniture store
Garden furniture and supplies store
Gift shop P P
Glass or mirror store
Grocery, fruit, vegetable, meat, fsh, poultry, or delicatessen store, including the sale of alcoholic beverages as an
incidental part of a permitted use
P P
Hardware store
Hobby supplies store P P
Home furnishing store P P
Household appliance store
Ice cream store P P
Ice storage locker (if not more than fve-ton capacity)
Interior decorating shop P P
Jewelry store P P
Leather goods store P P
Liquor store C C
Newsstand P P
Novelties store P P
Nursery, plant (includes statuary sales)
Ofce equipment store
Paint and wallpaper shop P P
Pawn shop C C
Pet shop
Photographic supplies store P P
Plumbing supply store (no outdoor storage of supplies and equipment)
Radio, television, and small electrical appliance shop (including repair when incidental to retail sales) P P
Restaurant and café with no dancing, foor shows, live entertainment, and no service of alcoholic beverages. (outdoor
dining/seating allowed)
P P
Restaurant and café with no dancing, foorshows, or live entertainment. Alcoholic beverages permitted. (See Section No.
30-489 for alcoholic beverage sales) (outdoor dining/seating allowed)
M M
Restaurant, drive-thru and take out
Sewing machine shop P P
Secondhand store P P
Shoe store P P
Sporting goods store P P
Stamp and coin store P P
Stationery store P P
Swap meet (Indoor/outdoor)
Trailer and mobile home sales and rental
Used vehicle lot
Wholesale auto sales (requires one stall)
Warehousing sales, retail
Warehousing sales, wholesale
Variety store P P
Vending, outdoor M M
Video rental store P P
C. Business and Professional Ofces R-4 R-5
Administrative and professional ofces involving no retail trade (b) P P
Art gallery P P
Banks P P
Clinic, medical or dental, acupuncture P P
Credit unions P P
Commercial cannabis business
Convention centers
Government ofces P P
Laboratory, medical or biological
Optician P P
Pharmacy P P
Radio/television studio (with transmitter)
Radio/television studio (without transmitter)
Retail cannabis business
Savings and loan institutions P P
Studios for professional work or teaching of any form of fne art P P
D. Service Establishments R-4 R-5
Ambulance service
Animal hospital, small animals
Animal hospital, large animals
Assembly or meeting hall for lodges, fraternal organizations, private clubs, labor unions, or similar uses C C
Assembly (religious services) C C
Automobile service station, with or without car wash
Automobile and truck rental, two-ton, single unit maximum
Automobile/vehicle body and fender repair shop
Automobile/vehicle repair
Automotive custom repair (includes lowering and lifting)
Automotive stereo, alarm and upholstery installation
Automobile storage
Automobile wash, coin-op manual
Automobile wash, coin-op non-manned drive thru
Automobile wash, full service, manned
Automobile, passenger van, and pick-up truck rated one-ton or less (carrying weight) rental
Barber shop or beauty parlor P P
Chemical substance abuse facility
Cleaners and Laundry(s) [see Section No. 30-491 (16.)] P* P*
Clothing and costume rental establishment P P
Community care facility
Community center C C
Contractor's yard such as painting, building, plumbing, and electrical
Convalescent hospital
Copying, packing and mailing services P P
Day care/child care M M
Day care/child care 24-hour C C
Decorating, paperhanging and upholstery shop P P
Depot—Bus
Depot—Railway, park-and-ride
Dressmaker or Millinery shop P P
Equipment rental
Fortune-telling C C
Heavy contractor's equipment rental
Gunsmith
Hospitals
Hotels
Laundromat, self service
Laundry, retail, or clothes cleaning agency or pressing establishment P P
Locksmith P P
Machine shop
Masseur or masseuse, day spa, acupressure C C
Mini warehouse (allowed as an ancillary or secondary use to a retail use on-site)
Mortuaries
Library P P
Museums
Motel
Music and vocal instruction P P
Nightclub
Nursing home
Photographic developing and fnishing store (must include retail) P P
Parks
Photographer P P
Pick-up truck rated over one ton (carrying weight), commercial truck or van, or tractor trailer rental
Picture framing store P P
Post ofce
Printer, blueprint shop P P
Private schools
Public utility structures and facilities
Publishing establishments
Repair shop for household appliances
Recycling facility (large)
Recycling facility (small)
Shoe repair P P
Schools such as business colleges, music conservatories, dancing schools, and other schools that ofer training in non-
industrial professions
Stenographic services P P
Swimming pool, commercial
Sign painting shop in enclosed structure
Tailor P P
Tattoo establishments
Telegraph ofce
Telephone answering service or exchange
Ticket agency, travel bureau P P
Tire shop
Tire recapping shop
Truck repair service
Truck storage yard
Upholstery shop
Wedding chapel
E. Amusement Establishments R-4 R-5
Amusement enterprise for children including pony rides (no stables), merry-go-round, and the like when incidental to a
permitted use
Amusement park
Arcades—Pinball, video, and the like
Archery range
Baseball; batting range
Bowling alley
Boxing arena
Circus or other amusement enterprise of a similar type, transient in character, on areas of two or more acres (see Section
No. 30-253 (6.) for Temporary Use Permit requirements)
Dance hall
Entertainment centers
Game rooms
Golf, driving range, miniature, pitch and putt
Gymnasiums, health spas, or physical culture establishments under 4,000 square feet in foor area P P
Gymnasiums, health spas, or physical culture establishments over 4,000 square feet in foor area
Pool hall, billiard center
Skating rink, roller or ice
Theater, drive-in
Theater, indoor P P
F. Residential Uses R-4 R-5
Senior housing M M
Multiple-family dwellings
G. Other Uses
Animal kennel
Animals, small—Keeping and raising
Antenna, transmitting
Cemetery and related uses
Construction trailer
Drive-through businesses
Home Occupation (see Article II, Division No. 20) P P
Homeless shelters on an emergency or temporary basis
Emergency shelter subject to the activation of an emergency operation center
Metal storage containers (temporary storage only)
Long term construction trailer ancillary to an approved construction project
Museum and art galleries P P
Parking lots (not related to use on same property)
Parking structures
Research and development
RV park

Notes:

(1)

Existing single-family residences in this zone are permitted and subject to the single-family residential (R-1) development standards. New single-family construction is not permitted nor is subdivision for the purpose of development of single-family residential lots.

(2)

Administrative and professional office uses shall not exceed ten percent of the total square footage allocated for the commercial component of the development.

(Ord. No. 1899, § 7, 7-26-22; Ord. No. 1906, § 74, 10-25-22)

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Contents — Fontana Zoning Code
Fontana Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 30 — ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
  2. Division 3 — MARIJUANA USES
  3. Division 4 — HEARING BODIES AND NOTIFICATION
  4. Division 6 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
  5. Division 7 — DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT
  6. Division 8 — AREA PLAN AND AREA PLAN AMENDMENT
  7. Division 9 — SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
  8. Division 18 — TEMPORARY USE
  9. Division 20 — DESIGN REVIEW SIGN
  10. Division 25 — DENSITY BONUS
  11. Division 26 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
  12. Division 3 — PERMITTED LAND USES
  13. Division 8 — DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL REGULATIONS
  14. Division 2 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  15. Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
  16. Division 8 — RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITIES
  17. Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
  18. Division 5 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AN…
  19. Division 7 — DESIGN GUIDELINES
  20. Division 8 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND TRIP REDUCTI…
  21. Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS
  22. Division 6 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  23. Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
  24. Division 4 — DESIGN REVIEW SIGN REQUIREMENTS
  25. Division 6 — PERMANENT SIGNS
  26. Division 7 — TEMPORARY SIGNS
  27. Division 9 — SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  28. Division 3 — DESIGN AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
  29. Division 5 — ABANDONMENT
  30. Division 6 — SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION

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