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Division 3 — PERMITTED LAND USES

Sec. 30-366. - Transitional district.

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

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.

Multi-Family or Mixed-Use Density Multi-Family or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Minimum Maximum
12 units/acre 39 units/acre
Detached Single-Family Density 3 units/acre 12 units/acre
Commercial Floor Area Ratio 2.0
Setback Building setback from PL
Front Side/Rear
Min. (ft.) Max. (ft) Min. (ft.)
i. Front Street 10 30*
ii. Side Street 10 15*
iii. Side (Interior) 5
iv. Rear yard 20
  • Required setbacks for civic buildings may be modified with Planning Commission approval.
Allowed
Building Types
Min. Max.
Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft. Lot W/D
Court 2/30 100/100 3/40 150/150
Live/Work 1/18 75/80 3/40 150/150
Rowhouse 1/18 125/125 3/40 125/150
Rosewalk & Bungalow Court 1/18 75/100 3/40 150/150
Duplex, Multiplex 1/18 50/100 3/40 75/100
Single Family 1/18 50/100 3/40
Frontage Coverage 50% minimum
Story Height
Ground Floor Upper Stories
Min. Height 12 ft. Minimum Height 10 ft.

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 (no parking required in downtown)
Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:
Setback
Front Street Min. 30 ft.
Side Street Min. 10 ft.
Side interior 5 ft.
Rear property/rear alley Min. 5 ft.

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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:

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

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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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