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Division 2 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Sec. 30-423. - Residential zoning districts.

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

Seven residential zoning districts are established as follows:

(1)

Residential estates (R-E). A single-family zoning district that permits low density residential uses, as well as accessory agricultural uses. This district applies primarily to outlying rural areas.

(2)

Single-family residential (R-1). The typical single-family zoning district that permits detached residences on individual lots within defined neighborhoods.

(3)

Medium-density residential (R-2). A medium intensity, multiple-family zoning district that permits the development of attached and detached single-family, duplex and multiple-family dwellings, as well as condominiums.

(4)

Multiple-family residential (R-3). This multiple-family residential zoning district permits development such as garden apartments, condominiums and townhouses.

(5)

Multiple-family medium/high density residential (R-4). This multiple-family residential zoning district provides space for multiple family residential developments commonly found in a dense urban environment within close proximately to public transit stations. Permitted uses include apartments, stacked condominiums, and studios. Mixed-use developments are permitted within this zone.

(6)

Multiple-family high density residential (R-5). This is the most intense multiple-family residential zoning district and it provides space for high density residential transit-oriented development commonly found in an urban environment, especially along existing and/or anticipated future bus routes. Permitted uses include multi-story apartments and mixed-use developments.

(7)

Residential planned community (R-PC). A zoning district that provides for managed growth and as the underline zoning required for master-planned communities offering a mix of residential housing types and amenities with an approved specific plan or low density residential uses similar to R-E above without a specific plan. New specific plans are no longer permitted.

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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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