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Division 3 — PERMITTED LAND USES

Sec. 30-365. - Multi-family district.

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

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.

Multi-Family Density Multi-Family Density Minimum Minimum Maximum
12 units/acre 39 units/acre
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min. (ft.) Max. (ft) Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 5 20
ii. Side Street 5 10
iii. Side (Interior) 0
iv. Rear yard 10
Allowed
Building Types
Min Max.
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft.
Court 1/18 100/100 4/55
Liner 1/24 100/100 4/55
Rowhouse 2/24 125/125 3/40
Rosewalk & Bungalow Court 1/18 100/100 2/40
Duplex, Multiplex 1/18 50/100 3/40
Flex 1/24 3/40
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.
Common Open
Space/Amenities
Development projects over two acres shall develop fve percent of the site as common open space or public open space*
  • 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.

Required Parking
Residential Uses Studio or 1 bedroom 1 space per unit
2+ bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit
Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per FMC
Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:
Setback
Front Street Min. 15 ft.
Side Street Min. 10 ft.
Side interior 5 ft.
Rear property/rear alley 0 ft./min. ft.

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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:

requirements:
Description Encroachment
Horizontal Vertical
Front St. Side Rear Side min. 8 ft. clear
Arcade, gallery, awning min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 5 ft. from PL N/A
Balcony 4 ft. max. min. 5 ft. from PL
Bay window 4 ft. max. on upper foors only
Eave min. 2 ft. clear of curb min. 3 ft. from PL min. 3 ft. from PL

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

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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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