§ 30-371 — Fontana Zoning Code

Sec. 30-371.5. - Multi-family core. ¶

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

Capacity
	Min.	Max.
Residential Density	12 DU/Ac	39 DU/Ac 50 DU/Ac with 1 ac or greater lots

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Setbacks

	Min. (ft.)	Max. (ft.)
Front Street	5	30
Side Street	5	30
Side Interior	0	—
Rear Yard	10	—
Stepback*	10	—
*Applies to rear and side (interior) at 35' high, when	adjacent to the neighborhood core.

Building Form

Building Form
Frontage Coverage	50% min.
Height	55 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:

	Arcade, Gallery, Awning	Balcony	Bay Window	Eave
Front Street	Min. 2 ft. clear of curb	6 ft. max.	4 ft. max. on upper foors only	Min. 2 ft. clear of curb
Side Street	Min. 2 ft. clear of curb	6 ft. max.	4 ft. max. on upper foors only	Min. 2 ft. clear of curb
Side Interior	—	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 3 ft. from PL
Rear Yard	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 3 ft. from PL
Vertical	Min. 8 ft. clear	Min. 8 ft. clear	Min. 8 ft. clear	Min. 8 ft. clear

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Parking

Parking
	Required Spaces
Residential	1.25 per unit

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

	Min. (ft.)
Front Street	15
Side Street	10
Side (Interior)	5
Rear Yard	—

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Dooryard, stoop, forecourt and lightcourt

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-371.6. - Neighborhood core. ¶

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

Capacity
	Min.	Max.
Residential Density	3 DU/Ac	5 DU/Ac 16*DU/Ac with 1 ac or greater lot
*Individual property owners may construct a second primary dwelling unit, plus any ADU or JADU that must be allowed under state law and the City's ADU ordinance. Second primary dwelling units shall be subject to all zoning requirements except the maximum front street setback. This shall apply for single-family lots.

Setbacks

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	Min. (ft.)	Max. (ft.)
Front Street	10	18
Side Street	10	18
Side Interior	5	—
Rear Yard	10	—

Building Form
Height	40 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:

	Arcade, Gallery, Awning	Balcony	Bay Window	Eave
Front Street	Min. 2 ft. clear of curb	6 ft. max.	4 ft. max. on upper foors only	Min. 2 ft. clear of curb
Side Street	Min. 2 ft. clear of curb	6 ft. max.	4 ft. max. on upper foors only	Min. 2 ft. clear of curb
Side Interior	—	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 3 ft. from PL
Rear Yard	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 5 ft. from PL	Min. 3 ft. from PL
Vertical	Min. 8 ft. clear	Min. 8 ft. clear	Min. 8 ft. clear	Min. 8 ft. clear

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Parking

Single-Family	Required Spaces
1 bedroom	1 space
2—4 bedrooms	2 spaces
5+ bedrooms	3 spaces
Multi-Family	1.25 per unit

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

	Min. (ft.)
Front Street	20
Side Street	5
Side Interior	—
Rear Yard	—

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.

providing a broad choice of	housing types and promoting walkability.
Lot Size:	Width: 50 ft. min. Depth: 100 ft. min.
Pedestrian Access:	Main entrance location: Primary street On corner lots, each lot shall front a separate street
Vehicle Access & Parking:	Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open.
Frontages:	Porch Stoop Dooryard
Private Open Space:	Minimum width: 4 ft. Minimum depth: 4 ft. Minimum area: 64 sq. ft.
Building Size & Massing:	Length along frontage: 36 ft. max. for duplex and 350 ft. max. for multiplex Length along side yard: 200 ft. max.

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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.

Lot Size:	Width: 75 ft. min. Depth: 100 ft. min.
Pedestrian Access:	Main entrance location: Common courtyard
Vehicle Access & Parking:	Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open.
Frontages:	Porch Stoop Dooryard
Private Open Space:	Minimum width: 4 ft. Minimum depth: 4 ft. Minimum area: 64 sq. ft.
Common Courtyard:	Width: 20 ft. min clear Depth: 50 ft. min clear
Building Size & Massing:	Length along frontage: 40 ft. max. Length along side yard: 40 ft. max.

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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.

Lot Size:	Width: 125 ft. min. Depth: 125 ft. min.
Pedestrian Access:	Main entrance location: Primary street
Vehicle Access & Parking:	Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open.
Frontages:	Porch Stoop Dooryard
Private Open Space:	Minimum width: 4 ft. Minimum depth: 4 ft. Minimum area: 64 sq. ft.
Building Size & Massing:	Width per rowhouse: 15 ft. min./36 ft. max. The front elevation and massing of each rowhouse building may be either symmetrical or asymmetrical, repetitive or unique in disposition, as long as the delineation of each individual unit is evident.

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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.

Lot Size:	Width: 50 ft. min./60 ft. max Depth: 50 ft. min./100 ft. max
Pedestrian Access:	Main entrance location: Primary street
Vehicle Access & Parking:	Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open. Parking may be accessed from the primary street, secondary street, or alley.

Frontages:	Porch Stoop Dooryard
Private Open Space:	Located in the enclosed rear yard.
Accessory Buildings/Structures:	For accessory dwelling units, see Sec. 30-467. For accessory structures, see Sec. 30-461.

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