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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- Chapter 30 — ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
- Division 3 — MARIJUANA USES
- Division 4 — HEARING BODIES AND NOTIFICATION
- Division 6 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
- Division 7 — DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT
- Division 8 — AREA PLAN AND AREA PLAN AMENDMENT
- Division 9 — SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
- Division 18 — TEMPORARY USE
- Division 20 — DESIGN REVIEW SIGN
- Division 25 — DENSITY BONUS
- Division 26 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- Division 3 — PERMITTED LAND USES
- Division 8 — DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL REGULATIONS
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▸ Division 2 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
- Division 8 — RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITIES
- Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
- Division 5 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AN…
- Division 7 — DESIGN GUIDELINES
- Division 8 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND TRIP REDUCTI…
- Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS
- Division 6 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
- Division 4 — DESIGN REVIEW SIGN REQUIREMENTS
- Division 6 — PERMANENT SIGNS
- Division 7 — TEMPORARY SIGNS
- Division 9 — SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Division 3 — DESIGN AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
- Division 5 — ABANDONMENT
- Division 6 — SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION