Division 3 — PERMITTED LAND USES

This section of the Form-Based Code establishes the permitted land uses in each district and the corresponding permit requirements. A parcel or building subject to the Form-Based Code shall be occupied with only the land uses allowed by Table 30-300.A—Land Uses. Definitions of allowed land uses are provided in Section 30-632 list of definitions.

(1)

Section 30-405—Overall Form-Based Code district map illustrates the overall land use plan for the Form-Based Code areas.

(2)

If a land use is not defined in this section, the Director of Planning may determine that the use is not permitted, or determine the appropriate definition and determine the proposed use to be permitted provided the Director of Planning approves a Director's determination and makes the following findings in writing:

a.

The land use will not impair the orderly implementation of the City of Fontana General Plan.

b.

The land use is consistent with the purpose of the applicable zoning district.

c.

The characteristics and activities associated with the proposed land use are similar to one or more of the listed land uses in Table 30-359.A—Land Uses and will not produce greater impacts than the land uses listed for the zoning district.

d.

The land use will be compatible with the other land uses allowed in the zoning district.

e.

The land use is not listed as allowed in another zoning district.

(3)

A "P" indicates a use is permitted by right subject to design review by the Planning Commission or administrative site plan review by the Director of Planning.

(4)

An "M" indicates the use requires the granting of a minor use permit (MUP).

(5)

A "C" indicates the use requires the granting of a conditional use permit (CUP).

(6)

A "—" means the use is not permitted in that zoning district. Any use that is not listed is not permitted.

(7)

Uses marked with an asterisk "*" indicate that the use is not permitted on the ground floor except on Sierra Avenue.

(8)

Uses marked with an S superscript "[S ] " indicate that the use is subject to special use regulations in (reference specific use regulations) Section 30-360.

(9)

Uses marked with a DT superscript "[DT ] " indicate that the requirement pertains to parcels within the downtown boundary.

Table 30-359.A.—Land Uses

Table 30-359.B.—Land Uses

(Ord. No. 1828, § 8(Exh. A), 5-12-20; Ord. No. 1830, § 8(Exh. A), 6-9-20; Ord. No. 1846, § 2, 11-10-20; Ord. No. 1865, § 8(Att. 2), 3-23-21; Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1961, § 4(Exh. A), 1-28-25; Ord. No. 1969, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-25; Ord. No. 1973, § 4(Exh. A), 10-28-25)

Sec. 30-360. - Special use regulations.

(a)

Bed and breakfast.

(1)

Operator. Bed and breakfast inns shall be operated by the property owner/manager living on the site.

(2)

Number of rooms. Bed and breakfast inns shall be limited to a maximum of six guest rooms for lodging, plus accommodations for the property manager/owner.

(3)

Food service. Food may only be served to registered overnight guests. Guest room cooking facilities are prohibited.

(4)

Rental period. Guest rooms shall not be rented for a period of less than 18 hours nor for a period not to exceed 72 hours.

(b)

Live/work.

(1)

The commercial component of live/work units are intended for use by the following occupations:

Accountants

Architects

Artists and artisans

Attorneys

Computer software professionals

Consultants

Engineers

Fashion, graphic, interior designers

Hair stylists

Home-based office workers

Insurance and real estate agents

One-on-one instructors photographers

The Director of Planning may authorize other similar uses/occupations.

(2)

A live/work unit shall not be established or used in conjunction with any of the following activities:

a.

Adult-oriented business, head shops, massage, or similar uses

b.

Entertainment, drinking, and public eating establishments

c.

Veterinary services, including grooming and boarding, and the breeding or care of animals for hire or for sale

d.

Businesses that involves the use of prescription drugs or recreational drugs

e.

Trade or private schools (this excludes private instruction of up to two students at any one time, such as music lessons and tutoring)

f.

Vehicle maintenance or repair (e.g. body or mechanical work, including boats and recreational vehicles), vehicle detailing and painting, upholstery, etc.)

g.

Storage of flammable liquids or hazardous material beyond that normally associated with a residential use

h.

Welding, machining, or any open flame work

i.

Any other activity or use, as determined by the Director of Planning to not be compatible with residential activities and/or to have the possibility of affecting the health or safety of live/work unit residents, because of the potential for the use to create dust, glare, heat, noise, noxious gasses, odor, smoke, traffic, vibration, or other impacts, or would be hazardous because of materials, processes, products, or wastes.

(3)

Occupancy requirement. The residential space within a live/work unit shall be occupied by at least one individual employee in the business conducted within the live/work unit. No portion of the unit shall be sold or rented separately.

(4)

Design standards.

a.

Residential areas are permitted above the commercial component, to the side or behind the business component, provided that there is internal access between the residential and commercial space.

b.

The commercial component shall be restricted to the unit and shall not be conducted in the open space, garage, or any accessory structure.

c.

Floor area requirements. The floor area of the work space shall be between 25 and 50 percent of the total floor area. All floor area other than that reserved for living space shall be reserved and regularly used for working space.

d.

Separation and access. Each live/work unit shall be separated from other live/work units or other uses in the structure. Access to each live/work unit shall be provided from a public street, or common access areas, corridors, or halls. The access to each unit shall be clearly separate from other live/work units or other uses within the structure.

e.

Parking. Each live/work unit shall be provided with at least two off-street parking spaces. For areas outside of the downtown area plan, at least one of the two off-street parking spaces shall be accessible to the public. The Director of Planning may modify this requirement for the use of existing structures with limited parking.

(5)

Operating requirements.

a.

Sale or rental of portions of unit. No portion of a live/work unit may be separately rented or sold as a commercial or industrial space for any person not living in the premises or as a residential space for any person not working in the same unit.

b.

On-premises sales. On-premises sales of goods is limited to those produced within the live/work unit; provided, the retail sales activity shall be incidental to the primary production work within the unit. These provisions shall allow occasional open studio programs and gallery shows.

c.

Nonresident employees. Up to one person who does not reside in the live/work unit may work in the unit at any time.

d.

Client and customer visits. Client and customer visits to live/work units are allowed.

(6)

Changes in use. After approval and construction, a live/work unit shall not be converted to either entirely residential use or entirely business use unless authorized through a separate minor use permit.

(c)

Outdoor dining in the public right-of-way. The purpose of the regulations and standards in this section are to allow increased business and pedestrian traffic, encourage appropriate outdoor dining opportunities within public rights-of-way and to ensure that the space used for outdoor dining within the public right-of-way will service a public purpose. This section does not apply to outdoor dining on private property.

(1)

Location permitted. Outdoor dining areas within the public right-of-way are permitted on all commercially utilized properties, provided all development standards are met.

(2)

Permits required. It shall be unlawful for any business to use the public sidewalk and/or public right-of-way for outdoor dining without first obtaining a valid minor use permit and encroachment permit.

(3)

Establishment of an outdoor dining area shall require site plan review and permit issuance. Any person or business wishing to operate an outdoor dining area shall apply for a permit by submitting the following to the City:

a.

The site plan for the proposed outdoor dining are shall include the following:

1.

Chairs, tables, umbrellas, planters, signs and any other fixtures and furnishings to be included in the outdoor dining operation.

2.

The applicants primary eating establishment or food court and the proposed circulation to and from the outdoor dining area, as well as pedestrian circulation at the perimeter of the outdoor dining area.

3.

The public sidewalk or public right-of-way to be occupied with dimensions of the entire sidewalk or right-of-way and the clearance proposed for pedestrian access.

4.

Names of and main entrances to the businesses immediately adjacent to the applicant's eating establishment.

b.

Specifications and photographs of all proposed chairs, tables, umbrellas, signs, railings railing connections to the public sidewalk or right-of-way and the adjacent building, or other furnishing.

(4)

Design standards for outdoor dining area.

a.

The outdoor dining area shall be designed to facilitate sit-down dining activity through the utilization of chairs and tables. It shall also be compact and shall be clearly delineated to promote a visual relationship between the dining area and the surrounding pedestrian areas.

b.

Outdoor dining is permitted only where the sidewalk is wide enough to adequately accommodate both the usually pedestrian traffic in the area and the operation of the proposed activity. A clear, continuous pedestrian path not less than four feet in width shall be required for unimpeded pedestrian circulation

outside of the outdoor dining area. The minimum width of said pedestrian path may be increased by the City Engineer in areas requiring public utility access. Pedestrian path means a continuous, obstruction-free sidewalk area between the outside boundary of the dining area and any obstruction including, but not limited to, parking meters, street trees, landscaping, streetlights, bus benches, public art, and curb lines.

c.

No outdoor dining area shall be located to block access either to or from a building. A minimum unobstructed clearance which extends two feet to either side of both door jambs shall be maintained.

d.

Where an outdoor dining area is located on a corner, the outdoor dining area shall not be permitted within three feet of the corner of the building, along both frontages. Where an outdoor dining area is located adjacent to a driveway or an alley, the outdoor dining area shall not be permitted within five feet of the driveway or alley. These requirements may be modified at the discretion of the City Engineer or Director of Planning in locations where the sidewalk adjacent to the proposed outdoor dining area is wider than usual, where the perimeter of the building has an unusual configuration, or where public safety is at risk.

e.

The floor of the outdoor dining area shall be at the same level as the sidewalk, and no alterations to the sidewalk or coverings on the sidewalk shall be permitted, unless expressly approved by the City Engineer.

f.

The permittee shall not expand its outdoor dining area onto the sidewalk frontage of an adjacent business.

g.

An outdoor dining area may be located directly adjacent to another outdoor dining area. No separation between outdoor dining areas shall apply.

h.

In no case shall an outdoor dining area be located directly to parking, unless separated by a landscape barrier at least four feet deep and three feet high.

i.

The design and appearance of all proposed improvements or furniture, including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, benches, umbrellas, and planters, to be placed in the sidewalk dining area shall present a coordinated and concerted theme and shall be compatible with the appearance and design of the principal building.

j.

A perimeter barrier shall be provided for the outdoor dining area. However, no barrier shall be required if the applicant proposes to limit the outdoor dining area to one row of tables and chairs abutting the wall of the establishment and if no alcohol will be served outside.

k.

All barriers shall complement the building façade as well as any street furniture and shall be between 24 inches and 36 inches in height.

l.

Barriers shall be removable. Barriers need not be removed each evening or night, but shall be capable of being removed, if needed, using recessed sleeves and posts, or by wheels that can be locked into place.

m.

Barriers shall be able to withstand inclement weather and 100 pounds of horizontal force at the top of the barriers when in their fixed positions.

n.

Objects placed on the sidewalk shall not interfere with or obstruct line-of-sight and shall maintain a clear sight triangle.

o.

Any umbrellas, heater, or similar feature used in an outdoor dining area shall be safely secured. All heaters shall be in compliance with applicable fire code.

p.

Outdoor lighting fixtures shall complement the style of the site. Lighting fixtures shall not create glare to pedestrians on the adjacent right-of-way and shall illuminate only the outdoor dining area. Outdoor lighting may be installed on the façade of the building or in the dining area in front of the façade.

q.

Signage advertising alcohol products on umbrellas shall be prohibited.

(5)

Parking. Space used for outdoor dining in the public right-of-way shall not be added to the gross square footage of the food service establishment when calculating parking requirements.

(6)

Standards of operation.

a.

The management of the eating establishment shall be responsible for operating the outdoor dining area and shall not delegate or assign the responsibility.

b.

Hours of operation for the outdoor dining areas are to coincide with those of the associated indoor restaurant. When the establishment ceases serving food for the day, further seating in the outdoor dining area shall be prohibited and the outdoor dining area shall close when the patrons already seated in it leave.

c.

The operator shall not permit the following outside of the building: food preparation, utensils, glasses, napkins, and condiments on unoccupied tables, busing service stations, or trash and garbage storage. All exterior surfaces within the outdoor dining area shall be easily cleaned and shall be kept clean at all times by the permittee.

d.

The permittee shall maintain the outdoor dining area and the adjoining street, curb, gutter, and sidewalk in a neat, clean, and orderly condition at all times. This shall include all tables, chairs, benches, displays, or other appurtenances placed in the public right-of-way. Provisions shall be made for trash receptacles to service the sidewalk dining area. The operator shall remove the debris to a closed receptacle. No debris shall be swept, washed, or blown into the sidewalk, gutter or street.

e.

Awnings and umbrellas shall be kept clean and in good condition at all times. Umbrellas shall not advertise alcohol products.

f.

Musical instruments or sound reproduction systems are permitted in outdoor dining areas but shall be maintained at sufficiently low volumes so as not to adversely affect the neighboring businesses, residents, or users of the public right-of-way beyond the outdoor dining area, or in violation of the City of Fontana Noise Ordinance.

g.

Fixtures and equipment approved by the City pursuant to an outdoor dining area permit may remain in and on the sidewalk during such time that an outdoor dining permit is in effect.

h.

Upon revocation or termination of an outdoor dining permit, all fixtures and equipment shall immediately be removed from the sidewalk, and the sidewalk returned to its original condition.

i.

No bar serving alcohol shall be allowed in the outside dining area.

(7)

Special closures. The City of Fontana shall have the right and power, acting through the City Manager or his/her designee, to prohibit the operation of an outdoor dining area at any time because of anticipated or actual problems or conflicts in the use of the sidewalk or right-of-way area. Such problems or conflicts may arise from, but are not limited, festivals, parades, marches and similar events, repairs and widening of the streets or sidewalks, or emergencies occurring in the area. To the extent possible, the permittee shall be given prior notice of any time period during which the operation of the outdoor dining area or the outdoor dining area shall be prohibited by the City.

(d)

Public assembly/auditoriums/meeting halls/religious facilities.

(1)

When this use is proposed within an existing developed property such as a retail shopping center and the parking standards cannot be met, a parking impact study shall be performed. It shall include the following information:

a.

Existing and proposed site plan.

b.

Transit, cycling and walking environment.

c.

Current parking inventory.

d.

Current land uses.

e.

Existing traffic conditions.

f.

Description of proposed land use including square footage.

g.

Calculation of required parking for proposed project based on current standards.

h.

Document availability of on street and shared parking opportunities.

i.

Calculation of peak parking demand based on proposed project land use.

j.

Document recommended parking to be provided (based on analysis with and without shared parking and other demand reduction factors).

k.

Provide maps to summarize and illustrate.

(2)

The completed parking impact study shall be submitted to the planning division for review. City staff will assess the study recommendations based on a standard alternative compliance application review process. This process includes the following criteria:

a.

Review criteria. To approve an exception to the standard, the Director of Planning must first find that the proposed project accomplishes the general purposes of the applicable section(s) of the land use code. In reviewing the request for an exception to the standard parking ratio and in order to determine whether such request is consistent with the purposes of this subsection, as required above, the decision maker shall consider the following:

1.

The anticipated number of employees or residents occupying the building.

2.

The number and frequency of expected customers or clients.

3.

The availability of nearby on-street parking (if any).

4.

The availability of shared parking with abutting, adjacent or surrounding land uses (if any).

5.

The provision of purchased or leased parking spaces in a municipal or private parking lot meeting the requirements of the city.

6.

Travel demand management programs (if any).

Any other factors that may be unique to the applicant's development request.

(3)

The Director of Planning shall not approve an exception to the parking standard unless it:

a.

Does not detract from continuity, connectivity and convenient proximity for pedestrians between or among existing or future uses in the vicinity.

b.

Minimizes the visual and aesthetic impact along the public street of the proposed increased parking by placing parking lots to the rear or along the side of buildings, to the maximum extent feasible.

c.

Minimizes the visual and aesthetic impact of such additional parking on the surrounding neighborhood.

d.

Creates no physical impact on any facilities serving alternative modes of transportation.

e.

Creates no detrimental impact on natural areas or features.

f.

Maintains handicap parking ratios in compliance with current ADA requirements.

(e)

Vehicle sales and service.

(1)

Outdoor display. No vehicles shall be displayed with their hoods open, except in the display building, which shall be an enclosed structure. Balloons, spinners, pennants, banners, and other wind-blown devices are prohibited.

(2)

Orientation and screening, service bays. Service bay doors shall be located perpendicular to the street fronting the site and shall be screened from all other streets and adjacent residential development.

(3)

Outdoor intercoms. Outdoor amplification of sound shall not be audible beyond the property lines.

(4)

Orientation, main building. The structure shall be street-oriented, with pedestrian entrances from the street.

(f)

Schools.

(1)

Drop off/pick up area. The project shall include designated area(s) for drop off and pick up of students to prevent off site cueing and traffic congestion.

(2)

A proposed school shall not operate in a commercial complex.

(g)

Restaurant/coffee shop with drive thru.

(1)

The maximum front building setback of ten feet shall not apply when a drive-thru lane is placed adjacent to a street. The maximum ten-foot setback shall apply to the drive-thru lane instead of the building.

(2)

All buildings that include a drive-thru use shall be required to provide an outdoor patio area with permanent shade, tables and seating. The minimum size of the patio area shall be 20 percent of the total building square footage.

(h)

Reserved.

(i)

Alcohol sales for on-site consumption, in connection with a restaurant/food hall.

(1)

A restaurant selling alcohol for on-site consumption shall not negatively impact adjoining uses as it relates to noise in excess of the maximum noise measurements established in the Fontana Municipal Code, debris generated by the restaurant or its' patrons not disposed of in appropriate receptacles, traffic impacting use of the public right-of-way, storage outside of an enclosed building, and hours of operation, nor shall it create any adverse effect on public health, safety or welfare.

(2)

The establishment shall be operated in such a manner that sound emitted from the premises shall not be audible beyond the boundaries on which it is located:

a.

All doors to the building shall remain closed except to allow for the entrance and exit of patrons and employees.

b.

Any such alcohol sales use being established for the first time shall have no entrance or exit located within 100 feet of a residentially zoned or utilized property unless adequate sound attenuation measures have been undertaken to ensure sound measurements do not exceed the maximum measurements established in the Fontana Municipal Code or unless the entrance or exit is separated from the residentially zoned property by a public street.

c.

A restaurant selling alcohol for on-site consumption should be a minimum of 600 feet away from an existing or proposed school, park, religious institution, hospital, youth facility or other similar uses.

(Ord. No. 1828, § 8(Exh. A), 5-12-20; Ord. No. 1846, § 2, 11-10-20; Ord. No. 1865, § 8(Att. 2), 3-23-21; Ord. No. 1899, § 6, 7-26-22; Ord. No. 1969, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-25; Ord. No. 1973, § 4(Exh. A), 10-28-25)

DIVISION 4. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY ZONING DISTRICT[[1]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 12, 2023, amended Div. 4 in its entirety, in effect repealing and reenacting said Div. 4 to read as set out herein. The former Div. 4, §§ 30-361—30-371, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Prior Code; Ord. No. 1846, § 2, Nov. 10, 2020.

The civic district consists primarily of civic and institutional uses and active and passive recreation areas.

• Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

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Frontage Types

• Forecourt

• Arcade

• Gallery

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)

Sec. 30-362. - Station area district.

The station area district includes the Metrolink station and Omnitrans bus terminal as the primary anchors. This area provides a transition between the retail district, the south Sierra gateway district and Chaffey College.

• Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:

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Frontage Types

• Forecourt

• Shopfront

• Arcade

• Gallery

• Stoop

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)

Sec. 30-363. - Downtown gateway district.

The downtown gateway district is primarily intended for commercial retail and personal service uses. New development should incorporate pedestrian elements to help serve as a transition to surrounding land uses.

• Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

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Frontage Types

• Forecourt

• Lightcourt

• Shopfront

• Arcade

• Gallery

• Stoop

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)

Sec. 30-364. - Neighborhood district.

The neighborhood district is an area primarily developed with single-family detached homes. New development should preserve and exemplify the character of existing neighborhoods.

• See Article III (Form Based Code), Division 10 of the Zoning and Development Code.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Living area or a front porch shall be forward of the garage if provided.

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Frontage Types

• Porch

• Stoop

• Dooryard

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24)

The multi-family district provides higher densities focused along the fringe of the more urban development. New development should incorporate increased density with architectural design and materials that exemplify one of the designated architectural styles.

• See Article III (Form Based Code), Division 10 of the Zoning and Development Code.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

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Frontage Types

• Dooryard

• Stoop

• Forecourt

• Lightcourt

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24)

The transitional district is adjacent to more intense commercial uses providing a transition to more sensitive uses, such as residential. This district includes a mixture of commercial office, retail, personal services, and residential.

• Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

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Frontage Types

• Forecourt

• Stoop

• Porch

• Shopfront

• Dooryard

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)

The Sierra gateway district is intended to encourage pedestrian-oriented development and land uses. Uses are to include a mix of medium- to high-density residential, retail and services, office, entertainment, education, and open space.

iv. Rear yard

5

— —

• Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

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Frontage Types

• Forecourt

• Storefront

• Arcade

• Gallery

• Stoop

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)

The Route 66 gateway district is primarily intended for commercial retail and personal service uses with incorporated automobile uses that have traditionally been located along the corridor.

• Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Hotels may be allowed to a maximum of seven stories and 90 feet in height.

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Frontage Types

• Forecourt

• Lightcourt

• Storefront

• Arcade

• Gallery

• Stoop

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)

The Valley gateway district is intended to encourage pedestrian and transit-oriented development. Land uses should include a mixture of housing types, retail and services, general and medical office, entertainment and education.

• Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

Hotels may be allowed to a maximum number of seven stories and 90 feet in height.

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Frontage Types

• Forecourt

• Storefront

• Arcade

• Gallery

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)

Sec. 30-370. - Village district.

The Village district is intended to provide an alternative to conventional subdivision development with a mixture of housing types, neighborhood-service retail, and open space.

iv. Rear yard — — 10

• Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.

W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular to primary frontage.

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Frontage Types

• Forecourt

• Storefront

• Arcade

• Gallery

• Stoop

• Porch

• Dooryard

Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24; Ord. No. 1961, § 4(Exh. A), 1-28-25)

Sec. 30-371. - Downtown core.

The downtown core is required to meet the standards of the Form-Based Code, including the following:

(a)

District core development requirements (Section 30-371)

(b)

Fences, hedges and walls (Section 30-389)

(c)

Parking

1.

Off-street parking and loading standards (Section 30-390)

Off-street parking reductions (Section 30-391)

Loading (Section 30-392)

Bicycle parking (Section 30-393)

(d)

Architectural style (Section 30-394)

(e)

Downtown core design regulations (commercial, apartment, and mixed-use buildings) (Section 30-396.1)

(f)

Downtown core design regulations (residential buildings) (Section 30-396.2)

(g)

Private open space types (Section 30-398)

(h)

Downtown core private open space requirements (Section 30-404.1)

Downtown Core Frontages

Frontages shall be provided at all locations where a building meets the street right-of-way and common open space. A frontage type must be selected from Division 6.

Building facades that are visible from the public right-of-way but do not require a building frontage shall be screened with planting, or enhanced in a manner that reflects the architectural style or is in accordance with Article XII—Sign Regulations.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-371.1. - Civic core.

The civic core consists primarily of civic and institutional uses as well as active and passive recreation areas.

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage:

Porch, dooryard, stoop, forecourt, lightcourt, shopfront, gallery and arcade

Capacity

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Setbacks

Building Form

Height 70 ft. Max.

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Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

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Parking

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-371.2. - Sierra core.

The Sierra core is the commercial core of Fontana and functions as the city center. Uses include a mixture of commercial, retail, entertainment, office, and residential.

Building placement shall be close to the streets and integrated within the pedestrian realm. Architectural features should provide shade and variation in building design.

Capacity

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Setbacks

Building Height

• The maximum height along Sierra Ave may be increased to 45 feet and to 70 feet along the side street stepbacks for projects that provide a rooftop amenity. The rooftop amenity must be located along a street frontage with a maximum height of 45 feet and minimum width of 15 feet.

Public and private spaces should be integrated to act as one. Awnings or canopies extending over sidewalks and significant glazing should be included in all new construction or renovation.

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Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

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Parking

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Forecourt, shopfront, gallery and arcade

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24; Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-371.3. - Gateway core.

The gateway core is primarily intended for commercial retail and personal service uses as well as residential development. New development should incorporate pedestrian elements to help serve as a transition to surrounding land uses.

Capacity

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Setbacks

Building Form

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Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

Parking

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On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage:

Stoop, forecourt, lightcourt, shopfront, gallery and arcade

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-371.4. - Mixed-use core.

The mixed-use core provides a transition between more intense commercial uses and residential uses. This district includes a mixture of commercial, office, retail, personal services, and residential.

Capacity

Min.

Max.

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Setbacks

Building Form

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Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

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Parking

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage:

Porch, dooryard, stoop, forecourt, shopfront, gallery and arcade

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

The multi-family core provides higher residential intensities adjacent to commercial areas. New development should incorporate increased density with architectural design and materials that exemplify one of the designated architectural styles.

Capacity

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Setbacks

Building Form

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Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

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Parking

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Dooryard, stoop, forecourt and lightcourt

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

The neighborhood core is an area primarily developed with single-family homes. New development should respect and exemplify the character of existing neighborhoods.

Setbacks

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Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

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Parking

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Porch, dooryard, stoop, forecourt and lightcourt

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

DIVISION 5. - BUILDING TYPES

Sec. 30-372. - Duplex, multiplex.

Description: The duplex building type is a small- to medium-sized structure that consists of two side-by-side or stacked dwelling units, both facing the street, and within a single building massing. This type has the appearance of a medium to large single-family home and is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily single-family neighborhoods or medium-density neighborhoods. It enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability.

, both facing the street, and within a single building massing. This type has the appearance of a medium to large single-family home and is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily single-family neighborhoods or medium-density neighborhoods. It enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability.

The multiplex is a medium structure that consists of three—six side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry or individual entries along the front. This type has the appearance of a medium-sized family home and is appropriately scaled to fit sparingly within primarily singlefamily neighborhoods or into medium-density neighborhoods. This type enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability.

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(Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24; Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-373. - Rosewalk and Bungalow Court.

Description: Rosewalk—Six or more single dwellings arranged in a linear manner along either side of a common green. Having the same right-of-way width as a narrow neighborhood street, the Rosewalk (in contrast to the Bungalow Court) must connect two parallel streets. Pedestrian access to the building entrances are accessed from the common green and/or primary street.

Bungalow Court—Four or more single dwellings arranged around a shared courtyard, with pedestrian access to the building entrances from the courtyard and/or fronting street. The courtyard is wholly open to the street and parking is placed in the rear of the lot or behind each unit.

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(Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-374. - Rowhouse.

Description: A small- to medium-sized building comprised of attached dwelling units arrayed side by side. The ground floor can be raised above grade in order to provide privacy for ground floor rooms. The primary building should sit at the front of the property, with the garage at the rear. Each dwelling unit is directly accessed from the front yard/street or walking path leading to the street. The Rowhouse type is typically located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family neighborhood into a neighborhood main street. This type enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability.

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(Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24; Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-375. - Single-family home.

Description: Single-family homes are freestanding structure intended to be occupied as a home or residence by a single household. An accessory dwelling unit may also be attached or detached to the main dwelling unit for occupancy by an additional household. Private open space is provided in the rear yard that is secured by walls or fences.

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(Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Description: The live/work building type is a small to medium-sized attached or detached structure that consists of single dwelling unit above and/or behind a flexible ground floor space that can be used for home-business uses such as residential, personal and general service, or retail uses. Both the groundfloor flex space and the unit above are owned by one entity. This type is typically located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a neighborhood into an urban neighborhood street. It is especially appropriate for incubating neighborhood-serving retail and service uses and allowing neighborhood main streets to expand as the market demands. The work space is accessed directly from the primary street, and the living space at the rear or above is accessed directly or indirectly from the working space.

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(Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-377. - Court.

Description: A group of dwelling units arranged to share one or more common courtyards. The courtyard is intended to be a semi-public outdoor room that is an extension of the public realm. Court buildings may accommodate ground floor commercial/flex uses in either a live/work configuration or as solely commercial/retail space in qualifying zones facing the primary street. This building type enables the incorporation of high-quality, well-designed density within a walkable neighborhood.

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(Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-378. - Hybrid.

Description: A building that combines a point-access portion of the building with a walk-up portion. The building may be designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with upper floors also configured for those uses or for residences.

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(Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-379. - Flex building.

Description: A building type designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with upper floors configured for retail, service, office, and/or residential uses. Second floor units may be directly accessed from the street through a stair; upper floors are accessed through a street level lobby.

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(Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

Sec. 30-380. - Liner building.

Description: A building that conceals a garage, or other large-scale faceless building (such as a movie theater), "big box" store or surface parking facility, designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with upper floors configured for retail, service, office, and/or residential uses. The access corridor, if applicable, is included in the minimum depth.

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(Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

DIVISION 6. - FRONTAGE TYPES

Sec. 30-381. - Porch.

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In the porch frontage type, the main facade of the building is set back from the frontage line. The resulting front yard is defined by a low wall or fence, and is covered by a patio. A projecting porch uses part of the front yard space for a porch that is open on three sides above the low wall or fence.

Size

Design Standard

Porches must be open on at least two sides and have a roof.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)

Sec. 30-382. - Dooryard.

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In the dooryard frontage type, the main facade of the building is set back and the frontage line is defined by a low wall, fence, or hedge, creating a small dooryard. The dooryard shall not provide public circulation along a right-of-way (ROW). The dooryard may be raised, sunken, or at grade and is intended for ground-floor residential uses.

Size

Design Standard

For live/work, retail and service uses, these standards are to be used in conjunction with those for the shopfront frontage type. In case of conflict between them, the dooryard frontage type standards shall prevail. The dooryard frontage type shall not be used for circulation for more than one ground floor entry.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-383. - Stoop.

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In the stoop frontage type, the main facade of the building is set back and an elevated stoop engages the sidewalk. The stoop shall be elevated above the sidewalk to ensure privacy within the building. Stairs or ramps from the stoop may lead directly to the sidewalk or may be side-loaded.

Size

Design Standard

Stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the building facade. Ramps shall be parallel to facade or along the side of the building. Entry doors are encouraged to be covered or recessed to provide shelter from the elements.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-384. - Forecourt.

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In the forecourt frontage type, the main facade of the building is at or near the frontage line and a small percentage is set back, creating a small court space. The space could be used as an entry court or shared garden space for apartment buildings, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating area within retail and service areas.

Size

Design Standard

The proportions and orientation of these spaces should be carefully considered for solar orientation and user comfort.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-385. - Lightcourt.

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In the lightcourt frontage type, the main facade of the building is set back from the frontage line by an elevated terrace or a sunken lightcourt. This type buffers residential, retail or service uses from urban sidewalks and removes the private yard from public encroachment.

Size

Design Standard

A short fence may be placed along the setback where it is not defined by a building.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-386. - Shopfront.

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In the shopfront frontage type, the main facade of the building has an at-grade entrance along the public way. This type is intended for retail and other commercial uses. It has substantial glazing at the sidewalk level and may include an awning that may encroach into the ROW. It may be used in conjunction with other frontage types.

Size

Ground floor transparency 40% min.

Awning

Design Standard

Shopfront glass shall be clear without reflective glass frosting or dark tinting. Shopfront windows may be clerestory windows (horizontal panels) between the shopfront and second floor/top of single-story parapet. Glass clerestory may be of a character to allow light, while moderating it such as stained glass, glass block, painted glass, or frosted glass. Shopfronts with accordion-style doors/windows or other operable windows that allow the space to open to the street are encouraged. Operable awnings are encouraged.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1961, § 4(Exh. A), 1-28-25)

Sec. 30-387. - Gallery.

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A gallery is a roof or deck projecting from the facade of a building, supported by columns located just behind the street curb. Galleries shelter the sidewalk with a roof or unenclosed, accessible, out-door space making them ideal for retail use. Galleries may be one- or two-stories in height, functioning as covered or uncovered porches at the second floor. Railings on top of the gallery are only required if the gallery roof is accessible as a deck.

Size

Design Standard

Galleries shall be combined with the shopfront frontage type. Galleries must have consistent depth along a frontage. Ceiling lights are encouraged. Galleries may be entirely on private property or may encroach over the sidewalk in the public right-of-way, subject to an encroachment permit prior to issuance of a building permit. Column spacing and colonnade detailing, including lighting, shall be consistent with the style of the building to which it is attached. Columns shall be placed in relation to curbs to allow passage around and to allow for passengers of cars to disembark.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-388. - Arcade.

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Arcade frontages are composed of a building with ground floor facades which align with the property line, and upper floors which project over the property line to cover the sidewalk. A colonnade structurally and visually supports the building mass which encroaches into the public right-of-way. Arcades contain ground-floor storefronts, making them ideal for retail use as the arcade shelters the pedestrian and shades the storefront glass, preventing glare that might obscure views of merchandise. As allowed, the arcade also provides habitable space over the sidewalk creating a very urban street character.

Size

Design Standard

Arcades shall be combined with the shopfront frontage type. Arcades may be entirely on private property or may encroach over the sidewalk in the public right-of-way, subject to an encroachment permit prior to issuance of a building permit. Column spacing and colonnade detailing, including lighting, shall be consistent with the style of the building to which it is attached. Columns shall be placed in relation to curbs so as to allow passage around and to allow for passengers of cars to disembark. When utilizing an arcade, front building setbacks may not apply. Front setbacks are still measured from the ROW.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

DIVISION 7. - GENERAL REGULATIONS

Sec. 30-389. - Fences, hedges and walls.

(a)

Single-family and multi-family site walls and fencing.

(1)

Low walls or hedges may be used to divide space, create a variety in landscaping and to define site edges.

(2)

Locate fences or walls on the property line (excluding the front property line) to define private open space and common open space areas, protect privacy, and buffer residents from noise sources.

a.

Use masonry materials for sound reduction purposes.

b.

Masonry walls shall include a top or cap.

c.

Wood and chain link fencing is prohibited. However, wood picket fencing shall be allowed in the front yard setback area of the neighborhood district.

(3)

Design fences and walls to be an attractive part of the project, with materials and designs that are compatible with the exterior building materials and demonstrate design integrity with the project as a whole.

(4)

Front yard fencing and walls shall comply with the following requirements as applicable:

a.

Single family. Open fencing and solid walls shall be setback from the sidewalk by at least two feet to allow for landscaping; not grass that must be mowed or trimmed;

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b.

Multi-family. Open fencing and solid walls shall meet the standards in Table 30-389.A.

(5)

The overall height of fencing, when present, shall not exceed the standards in Table 30-389.A. below:

Table 30-389.A.—Maximum Height of Fences or Walls

(b)

Mixed-use or commercial site walls and fencing.

(1)

Walls and fences shall meet the requirements of Section 30-494(g) and Section 30-500 of the Zoning and Development Code.

(2)

Fence design. Fences shall be constructed, designed and maintained as follows:

a.

Permitted materials. Fencing visible from public view should be open work such as wrought iron and metal (tube) fences with design features. Masonry, stucco and plaster are permitted when deemed more appropriate to the design of the building on the project site.

b.

Fence maintenance. Every fence shall be kept in good repair, consistent with the design thereof. The property owner shall be responsible for landscaping and maintaining the area, if any, between the property line and the owner's fence.

c.

Hazardous and prohibited materials. Fences shall not incorporate barbed wire and razor wire, spiked tips, chain link of any kind, woven wire mesh ("chicken wire"), welded wire mesh, woven wire ("hog wire") rope, cable, railroad ties or any other similar materials or materials not specifically manufactured for permanent fencing.

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-390. - Off-street parking and loading standards.

(a)

Off-street parking standards.

(1)

Off-street parking requirements shall be set forth in Division 5 which outlines the development standards by zoning district.

(2)

Off-street parking dimensions shall be as set forth in Table 30-390.A.—Off-Street Parking Dimensions below. Any type of stall not listed shall refer to Section 30-606 of the Zoning and Development Code.

Table 30-390.A.—Off-Street Parking Dimensions

(b)

General performance standards for off-street parking facilities:

(1)

Parking shall be implemented to provide safe and convenient access to and from public thoroughfares which include movement lanes and public frontages.

(2)

Vehicular access through residential properties for nonresidential uses shall be prohibited. This provision shall not apply to mixed-use developments.

(3)

Off-street parking spaces shall be located with sufficient room for safe and convenient parking without infringing on any public thoroughfare or sidewalk.

(4)

Off-street parking or loading area shall not be used for the sale, repair, or dismantling of any vehicle or equipment, or for storage of materials or supplies.

(5)

Parking or storage of commercial trucks, buses, vans, sign trailers; trailers or semi-trailers; or the like shall not be permitted in any form-based code zoning district.

(6)

Parking facilities on adjoining lots may share access points, driveways and parking subject to a recorded covenant running with the property on which the facilities are located, by process of waiver.

(7)

Parking shall be located behind habitable or occupied space, underground, or on the interior or rear of the building. All off-street parking areas shall be separated at least five feet from buildings in order to make room for sidewalks, landscaping and other plantings between the building and the parking area.

a.

This separation may be eliminated to the rear of buildings in areas designed for unloading and loading of materials and in underground parking areas.

(c)

Parking for senior housing.

(1)

Senior housing, in relation to this regulation, is not to be construed as homes or institutions for the aged which are primarily convalescent or nursing homes.

a.

At least one-half of the parking required shall be within carports or garages.

b.

No compact parking spaces shall be permitted for senior housing.

Table 30-390.B.—Parking For Senior Housing

(d)

Off-premise parking.

(1)

Required parking may be provided in off-premises parking facilities (structured or private lot) within 660 feet (1/8 mile) of the site proposed for development, as measured along thoroughfare rights-of-way;

(2)

Pedestrian access between the use or the site and the off-premises parking area shall be via concrete or paved sidewalk or walkway; and

(3)

The owner shall provide an irrevocable parking agreement reflecting the arrangement with the off-premises location.

(e)

Compact parking.

(1)

The proposed land use must require a minimum of 20 spaces for compact spaces to be allowed and shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of required spaces. Each compact space shall be identified with pavement stenciling and/or signage. Compact spaces shall be located furthest from the building entrances to discourage use by non-compact vehicles.

(f)

Tandem parking.

(1)

Residential development. Tandem parking is allowed in a residential development, but may not be used to provide guest parking for a residential development and both parking spaces shall be assigned to the same residential unit

(2)

Nonresidential development. Tandem parking is only allowed in a nonresidential development where attendant parking is provided on the zone lot and where parking on the zone lot is subject to a tandem parking management program, as approved by the Community Development Director.

a.

For purposes of this provision, a "tandem parking management program" means a formal program undertaken by a property owner or property manager to mitigate the potential adverse effects of tandem parking on vehicle owners and other off-street parking area users.

b.

Elements of a tandem parking management program include, but are not limited to:

1.

A secured vehicle key storage system located near the tandem parking area;

2.

A vehicle key management system administered by on-site personnel;

3.

Reserved tandem program where specific individuals share specific tandem spaces; or

4.

A fleet/motor pool vehicle management program.

5.

On duty parking attendant during business hours or as long as the principal building is occupied

(3)

Tandem parking design standards.

a.

A maximum of two parking spaces may be provided in tandem.

b.

Two parking spaces in tandem shall have a combined minimum dimension of nine feet in width and 35 feet in length.

c.

It must be possible to get any vehicle in or out of a tandem space by moving only one vehicle.

(g)

Shared parking.

(1)

Where two or more uses on the same site or adjacent parcels have distinct and differing peak parking usage periods (e.g., a theater and a bank), a reduction in the required number of parking spaces as determined by the Community Development Director may be allowed in the following manner:

a.

The reduction in number of required parking spaces shall be based on a parking demand study.

b.

The parking demand study shall be in accordance with established professional practices.

c.

Approval shall also require a recorded covenant running with the land, recorded by the owner of the parking lot, guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained for the uses served and remain for the duration of the use.

d.

Share parking, whether it is publicly shared or shared between two or more specific businesses, shall be clearly designated with signs and markings.

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-391. - Off-street parking reductions.

(a)

Reductions can be combined to a maximum of 20 percent of the total vehicular parking required.

(1)

Bicycle parking—Required vehicular parking spaces may be reduced at a rate of one vehicular parking space for every five long-term bicycle parking spaces provided above the minimum required, up to a maximum reduction of five percent of the total vehicular parking required.

(2)

Bus Stop—A parking reduction of up to ten percent may be approved by the Community Development Director for any use within one-fourth mile of a designated bus stop (as measured along a public walkway).

(3)

Metrolink—A parking reduction of up to 15 percent may be approved by the Community Development Director for all uses within walking distance of the commuter rail station. Refer to Exhibit 30-665.A. for the precise boundary. Projects within the specified boundary are not eligible for the ten percent bus stop parking reduction.

(4)

Significant centers of employment—A parking reduction of up to ten percent may be approved by the Community Development Director for uses listed under "food/restaurant/eating establishments" and "general merchandise/retail trade," when the use is located within one-quarter mile (as measured along a public walkway) of a significant center of employment. When the use is located within one-half mile, a parking reduction of up to five percent may be approved.

Exhibit 30-391.A.—Area of Downtown Eligible for 15 Percent Metrolink Parking Reduction

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Sec. 30-392. - Loading.

(a)

Loading requirements. The following regulations apply to the use of loading zones:

(1)

Permission herein granted to stop or stand a vehicle for purpose of loading or unloading of materials shall apply only to commercial vehicles and shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefore, and in no event for more than 20 minutes.

(2)

The loading or unloading of materials shall apply only to commercial deliveries, also the delivery or pickup of express and parcel post packages and United States mail.

(3)

Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service entries may not be located on street-facing facades.

(4)

Loading areas shall include painted lines, curbs, or other methods of identifying individual loading areas and distinguishing such spaces from drive aisles and other circulation features.

(5)

On-site loading space(s) is not required where the site is adjacent to an alley or side street that provides temporary parking for loading/unloading activities. Temporary is defined as lasting less than 20 minutes.

(6)

Traffic-lanes shall not be used as loading/unloading zones.

(7)

Vehicles that exceed an overall length of 25 feet (bumper to bumper) shall be prohibited from loading and unloading between the hours of seven a.m. and ten a.m., and between 12 p.m. and six p.m. This time restriction shall not apply to vehicles that fit within a designated loading and unloading zone or bay.

Sec. 30-393. - Bicycle parking.

(a)

General bicycle parking design guidelines and requirements.

(1)

Bicycle parking may be located in front, to the side, back, or inside of buildings.

(2)

Each space must be accessible without moving another bicycle.

(3)

Allow for two feet by six feet for each bicycle parking space.

(4)

Provide an aisle at least five feet wide behind all parking for maneuvering.

(5)

Bike racks shall enable the bike frame and one or both wheels to be secured.

(6)

When a project requires 25 or more bicycle parking spaces, a bicycle repair station shall be provided.

(7)

In calculating bicycle parking requirements for any use, any resulting fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

(8)

The location of the bicycle rack or locker shall not encroach into the sidewalk which would reduce the unencumbered width of the sidewalk to less than four feet and shall provide adequate clearance surrounding the rack or locker such that bicycles shall not encroach into any walkway, parking space, landscape area or similar.

Table 30-393.A.—Bicycle Spaces Required

(b)

Short-term (fixed bicycle rack facility).

(1)

Cyclists should be able to quickly identify bike racks when arriving from the street. A highly visible location not only makes it easier for the cyclist, but also curbs theft and vandalism. Areas shall be well lit, and, when possible, within view of passerby, retail activity, or windows.

a.

They shall be implemented in areas of high traffic such as building entrances—no further than 50 feet from these entranceways.

b.

Bike racks must be visible from adjacent bikeways and allow for fast street access while avoiding locations that have stairs.

c.

Bicycle parking facilities shared by more than one use are encouraged.

(c)

Long-term (sheltered or enclosed facility).

(1)

Bicycle parking for employees, students, residents, commuters and others who stay at a site for several hours; a secure and weather-protected place to store their bicycles.

a.

Locate on site or within 660 feet of the site. No part of the rack shall be located closer than 24 inches to a wall or other obstruction.