Division 8 — DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL REGULATIONS — Fontana Zoning Code

This section provides regulations and standards for well-designed facades on new or renovated buildings. These regulations encourage buildings that strengthen the quality and character of Fontana's corridors and surrounding areas while providing opportunities for creativity and discretion.

Sec. 30-394. - Architectural style. ¶

There is no preferred architectural style for buildings in the Form-Based Code areas. However, all buildings shall demonstrate an architectural concept/idea to provide coherence and integrity to the design. Any architectural style that is proposed shall be in keeping with that style, particularly regarding: overall massing, overhangs, expressions of structure, wall thickness, materials and other details.

Architectural Style: Spanish

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STYLE ELEMENTS
Form	• Asymmetrical massing
Entry	• Detailed door surround • Arched or half-arched doorways/openings
Roof and Materials	• Low-pitched hip or gable • Short or no hangover parapet roofs • Concrete S-tile or barrel mission tile roof
Details	• Shutters • Ornamental wrought iron • Vertical window proportions • Arched window or door openings • Decorative ceramic tiles • Casement windows
Color and Materials	• Light to medium sand stucco fnish or smooth texture "Santa Barbara fnish" • White and light earth tone colors

Design Characteristics

Red tile roof coverings
;hg;Single or crossed-gable roof
;hg;Eaves with little or no over-hang
;hg;Prominent arches placed above doors and windows, or beneath porched roofs
;hg;Stucco wall surface at all exterior walls
;hg;Façade is typically asymmetrical
;hg;Wall surface extends into gable without break
;hg;Balconies, open or roofed, with wood or iron railings
;hg;Elaborate chimney top, often with small tiled roof
;hg;Towers (round, square or polygon)
;hg;Walled entry courtyards
;hg;Stucco or tile decorative vents

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Architectural Style: Craftsman

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STYLE ELEMENTS
Form	• Asymmetrical/symmetrical plan form • Varied building massing
Entry	• Layered wood entry doors • Use of deep porch or arcaded entrances
Roof and Materials	• Shallow pitched roofs (3.5:12-5:12); front, side or gross gable roofs • Deep overhangs (6"-24") with decorative brackets below • Exposed rafter tails
Details	• Battered, square, or 4-post columns • Brackets or knee braces at gabled ends • Paired or triple windows
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Color and Materials	• Concrete fat tile roof • Light to medium sand fnish stucco with shingle, lapped, or stucco siding accents • Stone, river rock, or brick accents • Light or deep earth tone colors

Design Characteristics

Low-pitched, gabled roof
;hg;Wide overhanging eaves
;hg;Decorative brackets
;hg;Multi-paned windows, cased in wide trim
;hg;Partially paned doors, typically the upper third of the door
;hg;Shingle, lapped and stucco siding is common
;hg;Often mixed materials throughout the structure
;hg;Simplified windows on side and rear elevations

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Architectural Style: Tuscan

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STYLE ELEMENTS
Form	• Asymmetrical/symmetrical massing
Entry	• Arched door treatments
Roof and Materials	• Shallow pitched roofs • Simple gabled and hipped roofs • Concrete or Terra Cotta Barrel tile
Details	• Shutters • Wrought iron details • Wood or wrought iron balcony railings • Arched windows and window treatments • Deep set (8" minimum) windows on front elevations • Narrow and tall with muntins (grids)
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Color and Materials	• Earth tones • Brown or beige window frames • Vibrant accents

Design Characteristics

Heavy use of stone and plaster
;hg;Shaped timber tails at eaves
;hg;Simple balconies with wrought iron railings or solid half walls
;hg;Asymmetrical fenestration pattern
;hg;Vertical forms mixed with horizontal
;hg;Occasional use of arched openings

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Architectural Style: Art Deco/Moderne

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STYLE ELEMENTS
Form	• Symmetrical massing
Entry	• Doorways are surrounded with elaborate pilasters and pediments and door surrounds • Often embellished with either reeding or futing.
Roof and Materials	• Flat roofs with parapets, spires or tower-like constructs to accentuate a corner or entrance.
Details	• Windows appear as punctured openings, either square or round. • Windows often arranged in continuous horizontal bands of glass. • Wall openings can be flled with decorative glass or with glass blocks, creating
Color and Materials	• Use of bold colors as accents such as green, yellow, turquoise, and ruby • Use of metallic accents, such as silver and gold • Inlaid stained glass in bold colors

Design Characteristics

Smooth wall surfaces, including stucco, concrete, smooth-faced stone and terra cotta
;hg;Sharp edged, linear appearance
;hg;Stylized decorative elements using geometrical forms, zigzags, chevrons, etc.
;hg;Low relief decorative panels
;hg;Stepped or setback front façade
;hg;Stripes of windows with decorative spandrels
;hg;Reeding and fluting around doors and windows

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Architectural Style: Modern/Contemporary

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STYLE ELEMENTS

Form	• Asymmetrical compositions with the use of geometric forms
Entry	• Simple without ornamentation • Use of glass, wood, and metal
Roof and Materials	• Typical use of fat roofs
Details	• Emphasis on horizontal lines • Outdoor courtyards and open spaces to encourage the relationship between interior and exterior spaces
Color and Materials	• Iron, concrete, steel and glass • White or neutral palette is common

Design Characteristics

Interaction between interior and exterior spaces
;hg;Functional design
;hg;Minimal or no ornamentation
;hg;Simple, plain, geometric forms, rectangular shapes, and linear elements
;hg;Oversized windows—often floor-to-ceiling length, sliding glass doors, and high-set windows

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Architectural Style: Mediterranean

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STYLE ELEMENTS

STYLE ELEMENTS	STYLE ELEMENTS
Form	• Asymmetrical/symmetrical massing
Entry	• Arched door treatments
Roof and Materials	• Gable or pitched roof • Low-pitched, red barrel tile roofs
Details	• Wooden brackets and supports under eaves and windows • Wrought-iron balconies and railings • European-style gardens or courtyards
Color and Materials	• White or light earth tones • Stone used as an accent • Stucco exteriors

Design Characteristics

Ornamental detailing
;hg;Doors, gateways, and window frames may feature iron detailing
;hg;Courtyards used for outdoor space and/or building entry
;hg;Columns, arches, curved windows and keystones
;hg;Terraces and balconies are common features

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Sec. 30-395. - Design regulations pertaining to hybrid, liner, and flex buildings.

(a)

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) concepts shall be incorporated into the project design in order to create a safe built environment.

(b)

General façade composition. Buildings shall be "four-sided," meaning that all facades (including sides and rear) shall be considered visible and treated with articulation and materials.

(c)

Size, mass and scale. The scale of buildings and accessory structures (including canopies) shall be appropriate to the scale of structures built, or anticipated, in that district. Height of buildings shall be proportionate to the number of stories proposed.

(d)

Building materials.

(1)

Building wall materials shall be combined on each façade only horizontally, unless the building is broken vertically by a change of plane, or a vertical architectural element.

(2)

Building walls shall be finished in one or more (but not more than three) of the following materials:

Wood

b.

Fiber cement board siding, smooth finish

c.

Reinforced concrete with stucco

Brick

e.

Corrugated metal, which may be approved by the Director of Community Development based on the surrounding context and location on the site

f.

Other materials as approved by the Director of Community Development, based on visual compatibility with listed approved materials

(3)

Doors shall be made of wood, metal, glass, or fiberglass

(e)

Roof materials.

(1)

Roof materials shall match or complement the proposed architectural style.

(2)

Roof materials that shall not be used include:

a.

Stamped sheet metal used to simulate Mediterranean or Spanish roof tiles.

b.

Corrugated sheet metal.

c.

Lightweight asphalt shingles.

d.

Wood shakes or shingles.

(f)

Roof forms. Where pitched roofs exist, primary roofs shall have a minimum slope of 4:12, while ancillary roof slopes may be no less than 2:12.

(g)

Windows and doors.

(1)

Proportion and details.

a.

Windows shall not be flush with exterior wall treatments. Windows shall be provided with an architectural surround at the jambs and header, and a projecting sill.

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b.

Window openings may be grouped horizontally, but trim between windows shall be at least 3.5 inches wide. This does not apply to storefront windows.

(2)

Façade transparency. Building elevations that face the street shall have at least 40 percent of the first-floor wall area consist of windows and/or doors and 15 percent of upper floors.

(h)

Architectural details.

(1)

Shutters. Shutters shall be sized and placed so as to equal the width that would be required to cover the window opening.

(2)

Cornices. Cornices are required to delineate the tops of facades. Expression lines are required to delineate the divisions between the first floor and upper floors. Cornices and expression lines shall either be a molding or a jog in the surface plane of the building.

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(i)

Exterior building color.

(1)

Fluorescent colors shall not be used as a primary wall colors or accent colors.

(2)

Colors that relate to the building's existing district character shall be used. Light colors such as different shades of whites and pastels are appropriate. Extremely bright colors shall not be used as primary wall colors.

(3)

Secondary colors shall complement the primary building color. They shall be lighter or darker values than the body color or use more saturated hues of the body color. Secondary colors can be used to give additional emphasis to architectural features such as building bases or wainscots, columns, brackets, cornices, capitals, and bands; or used as trim on doorframes, storefront elements, windows and window frames, railing shutters, ornament, fences, etc.

(j)

Mechanical equipment and screening.

(1)

Rooftop equipment such as mechanical equipment shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the building façade walls, screened on all sides, and the screening shall be integrated into the overall building design.

(2)

Mechanical equipment, such as ventilation systems, commercial exhaust fans, rooftop terminations, commercial cooling equipment, heating and air conditioning units, TV antennas, and satellite dishes, shall be hidden or screened from view. Architectural features or vegetation can be used to conceal mechanical equipment. Screen material shall be properly maintained. If vegetation is used for screening, the mature size of the vegetation shall be considered so that equipment air flow will not be compromised.

(k)

Proportions of bays and openings. All building bays, including porches, colonnades and porticos as appropriate, shall be square or vertical in proportion, unless the design merits a horizontally-proportioned opening. Wall opening, except for transoms and storefronts, shall be square or vertical in proportion. The façade of a proposed building shall draw upon the proportion and number of bays in surrounding buildings, as defined by windows, doors, and column spacing, to establish a compatible scale.

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(l)

Garages and accessory structures. Attached garages, detached garages, and other accessory structures shall be subordinate in height, footprint, and proportion to the primary structure on the site, and shall be compatible with the principal structure in terms of roof form, materials, and color. Where a garage contains an accessory dwelling unit above, it may exceed the height of the primary structure.

(m)

Utility and service equipment areas.

(1)

Locate ancillary facilities within buildings, not along the street facing facade, to the maximum extent feasible. Where ancillary facilities such as trash receptacles and utility meters absolutely cannot be incorporated into a building, locate them at the rear of the site in freestanding, completely enclosed

structures designed to be compatible with the architecture of the rest of the development.

(2)

Loading docks, service areas, and trash disposal facilities shall be hidden or screened from view of streets, parks, squares, or significant pedestrian spaces. Service, utility and mechanical functions, including retail loading shall be located in alleys whenever present. When alleys are not present, service functions shall be placed behind buildings. Building design shall accommodate equipment with niches or insets.

(3)

Trash and storage enclosures shall be architecturally integrated into the project design. Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to enclosures for screening and deterring graffiti.

(4)

Build covered trash enclosures with durable materials such as stone, concrete block, steel, and heavy timber.

(5)

The location of trash enclosures shall be easily accessible for trash collection and shall not impede general site circulation patterns during loading operations.

(6)

Trash enclosures shall be required for multi-family developments that have five or more units.

(7)

Locate electrical panels to minimize their visibility from the street, in locations such as side yard walls, and/or behind landscaped areas. Integrate them into the design of residential buildings to the maximum extent feasible.

(8)

Minimize the visibility of utilities connections from the public street.

(n)

Outdoor display of merchandise.

(1)

Definition of "merchandise." For purposes of this section, merchandise is defined as any item that is for sale on the premises or is representative of an item that is for sale on the premises, regardless of whether that particular item is available for purchase.

(2)

Arrangement. Merchandise shall be arranged and spaced so as not to clutter the front of the property, as determined by the Director of Community Development or designee.

(3)

Location:

a.

Merchandise shall not be place on the public sidewalk or within the right-of-way without the approval of the Director of Community Development or designee. If merchandise is displayed on any privately-owned sidewalk, a minimum of four feet of the sidewalk as measured from the curb must remain open and unobstructed to facilitate safe pedestrian circulation.

b.

Areas designated for vehicular parking may not be used as outdoor display areas.

c.

Merchandise shall not be displayed on public street furniture or landscaping.

(4)

Designation in plans. Plans for new developments or reuse of an existing space shall clearly designate any areas for outdoor display of outdoor merchandise. Outdoor display of merchandise shall only occur in areas designated for such display on the approved plan.

(o)

Trellises, marquees, and architectural canopies. Materials, colors, and form shall be derived from the building architecture.

(p)

Balconies. Balconies are encouraged at upper stories to create visual interest, support an architectural style or context, and to provide outdoor spaces for upper story tenants. In addition to upper story balconies, recessed alcoves are recommended to increase the depth and usability of the balcony space and add visual interest to the façade composition.

(q)

Awnings and shade devices.

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(1)

Durable materials that complement other building materials shall be used, including canvas, high quality fabric, and metal.

(2)

Vinyl and plastic shall not be used.

(3)

Colors shall complement the building style, materials, and colors.

(4)

Awning mounting heights shall be consistent along the façade, unless varying mounting heights supports the architectural style.

(r)

Security doors.

(1)

To the degree possible, a roll-up security door shall be recessed behind the building façade wall surface.

(2)

Horizontal sliding security grills shall be architecturally concealed when in fully opened position.

(s)

Site landscaping.

(1)

Landscaping shall be incorporated in order to create an active visual outlook for residential units, create usable open space, and provide privacy for adjacent residential units.

(2)

Site landscaping treatments shall be designed to be attractive, with consistent design integrity throughout the project.

(3)

Parking lots, driveways, and other automobile circulation areas shall be landscaped in order to improve the visual appearance of circulation and parking areas.

(4)

Trees, landscape islands, shrubs, and groundcover shall be incorporated throughout parking areas.

Sec. 30-396. - Pertaining to single-family home, duplex, multiplex, Rosewalk, Bungalow Court, row house, and live/work buildings.

This section provides regulations and standards for new or renovated residential building types. These regulations encourage buildings that strengthen the quality and character of Fontana's neighborhoods and surrounding areas while providing opportunities for individuality and creativity.

(1)

Building materials and colors.

a.

Generally acceptable materials shall include stucco, wood siding, native rock and stone, split face, concrete and brick.

b.

Generally prohibited materials shall include aluminum or plastic siding, corrugated fiberglass, and metal.

c.

Generally acceptable colors shall include muted natural colors, earth tones, pastel colors, natural stains and accent colors to contrast eaves, trims, moldings and doors.

d.

Generally prohibited colors shall include bright, fluorescent, or assertive colors as primary or accent wall colors.

(2)

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). Incorporate crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) concepts into the project design in order to create a safe built environment.

(3)

(4)

Design criteria.

a.

A variety of enhanced architectural features and materials shall be provided on every front elevation. This can include, but is not limited to, porches, bay windows, pop-outs, veneers, rock, brick, wood siding, etc., or similar features.

b.

All garage doors shall be metal, sectional and roll-up.

c.

Trim with a stucco covering may be painted in a contrasting color. The contrasting color shall be color-compatible with the color of the body of the structure.

d.

Decorative trim consistent with the architectural design shall surround vents and windows to enhance the architecture of the structure.

e.

Architectural treatment shall be provided on each chimneystack.

f.

Wall-mounted, decorative lighting fixtures shall be provided at the front porch areas as well as on each side of the garage door. The style of the decorative lighting fixtures shall complement the architectural style.

g.

All front doors shall provide a window or other decorative treatment, including, but not limited to, raised panels, metal work, etc.

h.

Upgraded hardscape shall be used within the concrete walkway(s) leading to the front door of the house in order to complement the home's exterior architectural elements. Examples of upgraded hardscape includes, but is not limited to, decorative patterned scoring, exposed aggregate finishes, stamped concrete, etc.

(5)

Screening of exterior equipment.

a.

All mechanical equipment, ground-mounted equipment, utilities, storage, shall be screened from adjoining properties and public streets by a visual barrier such as a wall, fence, or landscape material. Where landscaping only is used for screening, it shall be planted with five-gallon (minimum size) shrubs spaced to provide a dense screen.

Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be hidden from view by building parapets of equal height. If building parapets do not provide adequate screening when observed from adjacent buildings, mechanical equipment shall be screened by designing the parapet so that it appears as an integrated part of the roof and overall architectural design.

c.

Roof-mounted equipment shall not be permitted on the single-family home building type.

d.

No exterior components of plumbing, processing, heating, cooling, and ventilating systems shall be mounted on any building wall unless they are an integrated architectural design feature.

(6)

Central air conditioning or cooling system.

a.

All new residential structures shall be equipped with a central air conditioning or cooling system.

b.

For the purposes of this section, a "central air conditioning or cooling system" shall be defined as all that equipment, including associated refrigeration, intended or installed for the purpose of cooling air by mechanical means and discharging such air into a residential structure used for living purposes. A central air conditioning or cooling system shall not include portable cooling units, absorption units or evaporative coolers.

(7)

Water heaters. Each dwelling unit shall have a separate hot water heater or may be provided with a centralized circulation water heating system sufficient to serve all dwelling units on the property.

(8)

Laundry facilities. All multiple-residential units shall be provided washer and dryer hookups and laundry space within the unit or garage. The laundry area shall not infringe upon garage parking area. In the case of apartments, common laundry facilities may be included in addition to the individual unit hookups.

(9)

Storage facilities. A separate area having a minimum of 125 cubic feet of private and secure storage space shall be provided for each unit.

a.

Said storage area may be located within the garage, provided it does not interfere with garage use for automobile parking.

Normal closet and cupboard space within the dwelling unit shall not count toward meeting this requirement.

No storage shall be in a carport area.

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

This Section provides regulations and standards for new or renovated commercial, apartment, and mixed-use building types.

(1)

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED): Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) concepts shall be incorporated into the project design in order to create a safe built environment.

(2)

General facade composition: Buildings should generally be "four-sided," meaning that all facades (including sides and rear) shall be considered visible and treated with articulation and materials.

(3)

Size, mass, and scale: The scale of buildings and accessory structures (including canopies) shall be appropriate to the scale of structures built, or anticipated, in that district. Height of buildings shall be proportionate to the number of stories proposed.

(4)

Building materials:

a.

Building wall materials shall be combined on each facade only horizontally, unless the building is broken vertically by a change of plane, or a vertical architectural element.

b.

Building walls shall be finished in one or more of the following materials:

Wood

ii.

Fiber cement board siding, smooth finish

iii.

Reinforced concrete with stucco

iv.

Brick

v.

Corrugated metal, which may be approved by the Director of Planning based on the surrounding context and location on the site

vi.

Other materials as approved by the Director of Planning, based on visual compatibility with listed approved materials

Doors shall be made of wood, metal, glass, or fiberglass.

(5)

Roof materials:

a.

Roof materials shall match or complement the proposed architectural style.

Roof materials that shall not be used include:

Stamped sheet metal used to simulate Mediterranean or Spanish roof tiles.

ii.

Corrugated sheet metal.

iii.

Lightweight asphalt shingles.

iv.

Wood shakes or shingles.

(6)

Roof forms: Where pitched roofs exist, primary roofs shall have a minimum slope of 4:12, while ancillary roof slopes may be no less than 2:12.

(7)

Windows and doors:

Proportion and details.

i.

Windows shall not be flush with exterior wall treatments. Windows shall be provided with an architectural surround at the jambs and header, and a projecting sill.

ii.

Window openings may be grouped horizontally, but trim between windows shall be at least 3.5 inches wide. This does not apply to storefront windows.

b.

Facade transparency: Building elevations that face the street shall have at least 40% of the first-floor wall area consist of windows and/or doors and 15% of upper floors.

(8)

Architectural Details:

a.

Shutters: Shutters shall be sized and placed so as to equal the width that would be required to cover the window opening.

b.

Cornices: If cornices are used, then the cornices are required to delineate the tops of facades. Expression lines are required to delineate the divisions between the first floor and upper floors. Cornices and expression lines shall either be a molding or a jog in the surface plane of the building.

(9)

Exterior building color:

a.

Fluorescent colors shall not be used as primary wall colors or accent colors except when approved by the Director of Planning when the colors are appropriate for the surrounding area and enhance the visual interest of an area.

b.

Colors that relate to or enhance the building's existing district character shall be used. Light colors such as different shades of whites and pastels are appropriate. Extremely bright colors shall not be used as primary wall colors.

c.

(10)

Mechanical equipment and screening:

a.

Rooftop equipment such as mechanical equipment shall be screened on all sides, and the screening shall be integrated into the overall building design.

b.

(11)

Proportions of bays and openings: All building bays, including porches, colonnades and porticos as appropriate, shall be square or vertical in proportion, unless the design merits a horizontally-proportioned opening. Wall opening, except for transoms and storefronts, shall be square or vertical in proportion. The facade of a proposed building shall draw upon the proportion and number of bays in surrounding buildings, as defined by windows, doors, and column spacing, to establish a compatible scale.

(12)

Garages and accessory structures: Attached garages, detached garages, and other accessory structures shall be subordinate in height, footprint, and proportion to the primary structure on the site, and shall be compatible with the principal structure in terms of roof form, materials, and color. Where a garage contains an accessory dwelling unit above, it may exceed the height of the primary structure.

(13)

Utility and service equipment areas:

a.

b.

c.

Trash and storage enclosures shall be architecturally integrated into the project design. Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to enclosures for screening and deterring graffiti.

d.

Build covered trash enclosures with durable materials such as stone, concrete block, steel, and heavy timber.

e.

The location of trash enclosures shall be easily accessible for trash collection and shall not impede general site circulation patterns during loading operations.

f.

Trash service plan shall be provided, which shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning.

g.

h.

Utility service connections shall be underground or screened, which shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning.

(14)

Outdoor display of merchandise:

a.

Definition of "merchandise": For purposes of this section, merchandise is defined as any item that is for sale on the premises or is representative of an item that is for sale on the premises, regardless of whether that particular item is available for purchase.

b.

Arrangement: Merchandise shall be arranged and spaced so as not to clutter the front of the property, as determined by the Director of Planning or designee.

c.

Location:

i.

Merchandise shall not be placed on the public sidewalk or within the right-of-way without the approval of the Director of Planning or designee. If merchandise is displayed on any privately owned sidewalk, a minimum of four feet of the sidewalk as measured from the curb must remain open and unobstructed to facilitate safe pedestrian circulation.

ii.

Areas designated for vehicular parking may not be used as outdoor display areas except as authorized in the Zoning and Development Code such as temporary use permits.

iii.

Merchandise shall not be displayed on public street furniture or landscaping.

d.

Designation in plans: Plans for new developments or reuse of an existing space shall clearly designate any areas for outdoor display of outdoor merchandise. Outdoor display of merchandise shall only occur in areas designated for such display on the approved plan.

(15)

Trellises, marquees, and architectural canopies: Materials, colors, and form shall be derived from the building architecture

(16)

Balconies: Balconies are encouraged at upper stories to create visual interest, support an architectural style or context, and to provide outdoor spaces for upper story tenants. In addition to upper story balconies, recessed alcoves are recommended to increase the depth and usability of the balcony space and add visual interest to the facade composition.

(17)

Awnings and shade devices:

a.

Durable materials that complement other building materials shall be used, including canvas, high quality fabric, and metal.

Vinyl and plastic shall not be used.

Colors shall complement the building style, materials, and colors.

d.

Awning mounting heights shall be consistent along the facade, unless varying mounting heights supports the architectural style.

(18)

Security doors:

Roll-up security doors shall be decorative, which shall be approved by the Director of Planning and recessed behind the building facade wall surface.

Horizontal sliding security grills shall be decorative, which shall be approved by the Director of Planning and shall be architecturally concealed when in fully opened position.

(19)

Site landscaping:

a.

Landscaping shall be incorporated in order to create an active visual outlook for residential units, create usable open space, and provide privacy for adjacent residential units.

b.

Site landscaping treatments shall be designed to be attractive, with consistent design integrity throughout the project.

Parking lots, driveways, and other automobile circulation areas shall be landscaped in order to improve the visual appearance of circulation and parking areas.

Trees, landscape islands, shrubs, and groundcover shall be incorporated throughout parking areas.

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-396.2. - Downtown core design regulations (residential buildings).

This section provides regulations and standards for new or renovated residential buildings that have individual entries from the public ROW or common open space. These regulations encourage buildings that strengthen the quality and character of Fontana's neighborhoods and surrounding areas while providing opportunities for individuality and creativity.

(1)

Building materials and colors:

a.

Generally acceptable materials shall include stucco, wood siding, native rock and stone, split face, concrete and brick.

Generally prohibited materials shall include aluminum or plastic siding, corrugated fiberglass, and metal.

c.

Generally acceptable colors shall include muted natural colors, earth tones, pastel colors, natural stains and accent colors to contrast eaves, trims, moldings and doors.

d.

Generally prohibited colors shall include bright, fluorescent, or assertive colors as primary or accent wall colors.

(2)

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED): Incorporate crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) concepts into the project design in order to create a safe built environment.

(3)

(4)

Design criteria:

a.

b.

All garage doors shall be decorative, sectional, and roll-up.

c.

Trim with a stucco covering may be painted in a contrasting color. The contrasting color shall be color-compatible with the color of the body of the structure.

d.

Decorative trim consistent with the architectural design shall surround vents and windows to enhance the architecture of the structure.

e.

Architectural treatment shall be provided on each chimneystack.

f.

All front doors shall provide a window or other decorative treatment, including, but not limited to, raised panels, metal work, etc.

h.

(5)

Screening of exterior equipment:

a.

b.

c.

No exterior components of plumbing, processing, heating, cooling, and ventilating systems shall be mounted on any building wall unless they are an integrated architectural design feature.

(6)

Central air conditioning or cooling system:

a.

All new residential structures shall be equipped with a central air conditioning or cooling system.

b.

(7)

Water heaters: Each dwelling unit shall have a separate hot water heater or may be provided with a centralized circulation water heating system sufficient to serve all dwelling units on the property.

(8)

Laundry facilities: All multiple-residential units shall be provided washer and dryer hookups and laundry space within the unit or garage. The laundry area shall not infringe upon garage parking area. In the case of apartments, common laundry facilities may be included in addition to the individual unit hookups.

(9)

Storage facilities: A separate area having a minimum of 125 cubic feet of private and secure storage space shall be provided for each unit.

a.

Said storage area may be located within the garage, provided it does not interfere with garage use for automobile parking.

b.

Normal closet and cupboard space within the dwelling unit shall not count toward meeting this requirement.

c.

No storage shall be in a carport.

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-397. - Fontana's architectural character.

This section contains an overview of the predominant architectural style in Fontana that have defined and will continue to define the character and identity of the city. The following architectural descriptions are provided to establish a basis for extending the City's heritage with the rehabilitation of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings. This information is intended to provide guidance for property owners, investors, developers and designers to make sensitive reference to, incorporate, and/or harmonize with characteristics of predominant architectural styles such as (but not limited to) massing, horizontal and vertical scale increments, façade composition, roof form, architectural elements, materials, and colors.

(1)

Early 20[th] Century Commercial Style (1900-1930). The Early 20th Century Commercial Style was a simple, economical and adaptable style that arose in reaction to the perception of overly ornate Victorian and Neoclassical styles. It incorporated classical principles of base, shaft and capital organization of massing and façade composition but without the classical orders, using simplified elements instead. The style was applied to all types of commercial and mixed-use buildings.

a.

Roofs are flat, hipped, or gabled. A shaped parapet ("false front") commonly hides the roof profile at the storefront façade.

b.

Front facades are flat, commonly with a shaped parapet at the roofline, occasionally with a projecting cornice instead or as well. The parapet is welldetailed with a continuous parapet cap or a built-up cornice.

c.

Wall materials of the primary building are generally patterned masonry wall surfaces (brick, tile, etc.). Stucco (above the ground floor) and painted horizontal wood siding are also used with strong trim elements.

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d.

Ground floor storefront are contained within a large opening in the primary wall material. They may continue to use that material, or in many cases, the storefront has its own architecture and materials distinct from the building yet complementary to it.

e.

Storefront glaze is composed of large panes of shop windows, with a continuous horizontal band of commercial clerestory windows above shop windows and the entrance door.

f.

Fabric awnings are often used at or above commercial clerestory windows divided into segments to match window divisions rather than a single continuous awning.

g.

The front entrance to upper story uses is distinct from the storefronts and is attractively details to be recognizable as not a storefront component.

h.

Window and door shapes are simple and rectangular.

i.

High quality materials such as glazed ceramic tile, painted carved wood, bronze door hardware, etc. are located at the ground level where customers and tenants encounter the building.

(2)

Spanish Mission Revival/Mediterranean Style (1915-1935). Spanish Mission Revival and Mediterranean styles (and their sub-styles such as Spanish Colonial Revival) were period revivals that became popular in California beginning in the 1920s. The historic heritage of the California Missions and previous Spanish presence, the exotic imagery of Spain and Mexico in movies, and California's climate being likened to that of the Mediterranean were sources of inspiration. These styles were applied widely to commercial, civic, mixed-use, and residential buildings.

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Roofs were typically finished in fired clay red "barrel" tile, sometimes mixed in with flat roofs with parapet walls with a shaped top profile. Roof domes with colorful ceramic tile are used at towers and important features of civic and religious buildings.

b.

Both formal and informal arrangements of window and door openings are used. Arched openings are used individually and in sequence as arcades.

c.

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Storefront designs like those used within the Early 20th Century Commercial Style can occur within storefront openings on facades. Storefront materials and colors such as ceramic tile, dark painted woods, and dark metals are selected in coordination with overall building colors.

d.

Wall colors are often white or light earth tones.

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e.

Dark painted or stained wood and dark metal (wrought iron) are used as trim and ornamental elements in Mission and Spanish styles, while light or colored trim may also be used in Mediterranean styles.

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(3)

Art Deco (1925-1950). Art Deco and its related styles (Streamline Moderne, Moderne, etc.) emerged as shifts in architectural and commercial fashion between the First and Second World Wars. They were inspired by changes in machine technology and popular taste. These styles were applied widely to commercial, civic, mixed-use, and residential buildings.

a.

Building masses are composed of simple rectangular volumes or combinations of simple volumes, with flat roofs.

b.

Wall planes are smooth with banded windows and "extruded" cornices and overhangs.

c.

Other ornamental motifs of Art Deco include fan-like shapes, zigzag elements, chevrons, and stylized foliage; these are often applied to decorative panels.

d.

Storefront designs similar to those used with the Early 20th Century Commercial Style typically occur within storefront openings.

e.

Polished metal, glass block, and other industrial elements are used as trim and ornamental elements in Art Deco and related styles.

(4)

Contemporary Styles (1950-Present). For the purposes of this plan, Contemporary Styles comprise those architectural styles that draw on Modernism, Post-Modernism, and other current styles in practice today. Most Contemporary Styles have drawn upon contemporary building materials and modern construction methods to create a visual identity that is distinct from historic architectural styles.

a.

Building elements such as walls, windows, and roofs are often expressed as individual plans or forms. Windows can often be expressed as "voids" between walls, or act as entire wall plans. Where they are expressed as opening in walls, they are typically composed as a series of rhythmically or strategically placed "punched openings" for compositional purposes.

b.

Flat roofs are frequently used, but roofs or portions of roofs are often treated as geometric forms that may stand out. Examples include barrel vaults, angled or curved plans, and extended overhangs. They may be accented with special materials, such as metal.

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Contemporary Styles employ a wide palette of building materials. Metal cladding, concrete, glass, and tile as well as natural materials may be used. Materials as well as colors are often to define building volumes, planes, or functions.

d.

Building colors may be composed of contrasting hues and tones, with individual building elements or forms emphasized through use of an accent color. Strong, saturated hues are often used to play off neutral hues.

DIVISION 9. - PRIVATE OPEN SPACE TYPES

Sec. 30-398. - Private open space types.

Private open spaces shall be designed as one of the private open space types defined in this section.

(1)

Private yard.

a.

Definition: A side yard or rear yard (excluding required setback areas) which is accessed by secondary unit entrance(s).

b.

The primary access to a private yard shall be from the dwelling(s) served.

The minimum area for a private yard shall be 60 square feet.

The minimum dimensions for a private yard in any single direction shall be four feet.

e.

Landscaping shall consist primarily of planted areas including water-efficient plantings of lawns, trees, plants in pots, etc. and may be combined with a porch.

f.

Private yard spaces may include edge walls or fences, provided that their inclusion does not violate building orientation.

(2)

Porch.

a.

Definition: A patio, terrace, or other platform extending from or adjacent to a building at the ground floor which is accessed by secondary unit entrances(s).

b.

The primary access to a porch shall be from the dwelling(s) served.

c.

The minimum area for a porch shall be 48 square feet.

d.

The minimum dimensions of a porch in any single direction shall be four feet.

(3)

Rooftop deck or garden.

Definition: A private or privately shared deck or yard on the roof of a building.

b.

The minimum dimensions for a rooftop deck or garden in any single direction shall be four feet.

c.

Gardens and green roofs are encouraged to help minimize heat sinks and to pretreat water from storms prior to it entering the storm drain system.

d.

The minimum area for a rooftop deck or garden shall be 60 square feet.

(4)

Balcony.

Definition: An outdoor space extending from a private upper floor of a building, which is accessed directly from a secondary unit entrance.

Access to a balcony shall be limited to the dwelling served.

c.

The minimum area for a rooftop deck or garden shall be 48 square feet.

The minimum dimensions for a balcony in any single direction shall be four feet.

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

DIVISION 10. - COMMON AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE STANDARDS[[2]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1906, § 73, adopted Oct. 25, 2022, amended the title of Div. 10 to read as herein set out. The former Div. 10 title pertained to Public Open Space Standards.

Sec. 30-399. - Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to provide common open spaces and a catalog of pre-approved public open space types that are appropriate to use within walkable urban environments.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 73, 10-25-22; Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-400. - Applicability.

(a)

This section describes the guidelines for the development of common and public open spaces throughout the Form-Based Code areas.

(b)

The standards in this section shall apply to all proposed development within the Form-Based Code districts and shall be considered in combination with the standards for the applicable district.

(c)

Additional public open spaces can be integrated into this section as they are approved by the City of Fontana.

(d)

The downtown core shall be required to comply with 30-404.1.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 73, 10-25-22; Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-401. - Design objectives.

Common open spaces and public open spaces play an important role in place-making. Their standards must be considered alongside building form, building types, frontage types, and thoroughfares in creating urban environments. The diverse palette of common open spaces, parks and other publicly accessible open spaces are assigned to one or more downtown zones.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 73, 10-25-22)

Sec. 30-402. - Common open space and public open space required.

Each application that involves at least two acres shall be required to provide a minimum of five percent of the project area as either common open space or public open space. The required open space shall be designed in compliance with the applicable requirements from Exhibit 404.A.—Public Open Space Types.

For development projects that are two acres or more in size that propose only commercial development (no residential uses)or civic development, the Planning Commission shall have the authority to reduce or eliminate the requirements for open space size, type, and location if the following findings are made:

(1)

The proposed commercial use(s) is incompatible with a large open space area.

(2)

The Police Department recommends the elimination or reduction of the open space requirement.

(3)

Eliminating or reducing the open space requirement promotes public health and safety.

Subdividing or phasing the project to separate commercial and residential uses or to reduce lot size to less than two acres shall not eliminate the open space requirement.

(Ord. No. 1846, § 2, 11-10-20; Ord. No. 1906, § 73, 10-25-22)

Sec. 30-403. - Regulation.

(a)

Common open spaces shall be designed within private development projects for patrons of commercial development and residential communities with amenities as required in [Section] 30-404 below.

(b)

Public open spaces shall be designed as one of the public open space types defined in Exhibit 30-404.A.

(c)

Public open spaces shall include amenities such as seating, lighting, and landscaping.

(d)

Public open spaces shall be built within the development area by developers as development occurs.

(e)

At the discretion of the Planning Director, required open space may be constructed off-site and/or as part of a larger public open space that will be provided by the City or other private developments.

(f)

Common open spaces shall include an amenity such as a tot lot, outdoor sports recreation area, bar-b-que with picnic tables, or equivalent. This requirement can include paseos connecting the amenity to the rest of the site.

(g)

All public open spaces shall abut public right-of-way or be otherwise connected to public sidewalks and shall be open to the public 24 hours per day. At the discretion of the Community Development Planning Director, public access to a public open space may be restricted after dark.

(h)

All public open spaces shall be visible from surrounding streets and masses of shrubs around edges shall be avoided.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 73, 10-25-22)

Sec. 30-404. - General requirements.

(a)

All public open spaces shall abut public right-of-way or be otherwise connected to public sidewalks and shall be open to the public 24 hours per day. At the discretion of the Community Development Director, public access to a public open space may be restricted after dark.

(b)

All public open spaces shall be visible from surrounding streets and masses of shrubs around edges shall be avoided.

(c)

Common open spaces shall include an amenity such as a tot lot. outdoor sports recreation area, bar-b-que with picnic tables, paseos, or equivalent.

Exhibit 404.A.—Public Open Space Types

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Plazas are open spaces available for civic purposes and commercial activities. Building frontages should defne these spaces. Plazas are typically hardscaped. ½ acre to 2½ acres 2 streets Passive recreation, accessory structure, drinking fountains, and paths.	An open space available for informal activities in close proximity to neighborhood residences. 4,000 sf to ½ acre 1 street Passive recreation, accessory structure, drinking fountains, and paths.	An open space designed for the recreation of children and interspersed in residential areas. May be included in other open spaces. No min. or max. size 1 street Accessory structures, drinking fountains, and paths.	An open space designed as a grouping of plots for nearby residents for small-scale cultivation. May be included within other open spaces. No min. or max. size 1 street Accessory structures, drinking fountains, and paths.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 73, 10-25-22; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24)

Sec. 30-404.1. - Downtown core open space requirements.

Common Open Space Required

Amenities Required

Developers shall provide on-site recreational facilities as a minimum requirement for all multi-family projects.

(1)

Development with less than 35 units shall provide a minimum of ten percent of the project lot area as common open space (private open space that exceeds the minimum may be counted towards the common open space requirement) and shall provide one of the following recreational facilities, or equivalent, as approved by the Director of Planning:

Indoor gym/fitness facility (minimum 500 square feet).

Tot-lot with multiple play equipment.

Spa and pool (minimum 25 yard by 15 yards).

Barbecue facility equipped with built-in grill, picnic benches, etc.

(2)

Development consisting of 35 units to 79 units shall provide three of the recreational facilities listed below, or equivalent, as approved by the Director of Planning:

a.

Indoor gym/fitness facility (minimum 500 square feet).

Tot-lot with multiple play equipment.

Spa and pool (minimum 25 yard by 15 yards).

d.

Barbecue facility equipped with built-in grill, picnic benches, etc. (minimum of three areas).

e.

A minimum of ten percent of the project lot area as common open space. Private open space that exceeds the minimum may be counted towards the common open space requirement.

(3)

Development consisting of 80 units to 200 units shall provide all amenities listed above, or equivalent, as approved by the Director of Planning.

(4)

Development consisting of 201 units to 400 units shall provide all amenities listed above and a minimum of one of the following additional recreational facilities, or equivalent, as approved by the Planning Commission:

a.

Large open lawn area, minimum dimensions shall be 100 feet by 50 feet (e.g. rooftop garden).

b.

Multiple tot-lots with multiple play equipment. The tot-lots shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of tot-lots and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval.

c.

Lap pool and spa (e.g. rooftop, minimum 25 yard by 25 yards).

Community multi-purpose room equipped with kitchen, defined areas for games, exercises, etc.

Barbecue facilities equipped with multiple grills, picnic benches and shade structures. The barbecue facilities shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of barbecue facilities and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval.

f.

Court facilities (e.g. tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc.).

g.

Other recreational facilities not listed above may be considered subject to the Planning Commission review and approval.

h.

Related recreational activities may be grouped together and located at any one area of the common open space. All recreational areas or facilities required by this section shall be maintained by private homeowner's associations, property owners, or private assessment districts.

(5)

Circulation, pedestrian, and vehicular parking. Pedestrian circulation. Each multiple-family residential development shall be designed with adequate walkways to provide convenience to the needs of the residents, guests, and the service providers of public agencies. Pedestrian access to the unifying elements of any development shall be separate from, and free of, conflict with vehicular access ways. All developments consisting of six units or more shall provide directories placed in a convenient location at the development entry.

General Requirements

(1)

Common open spaces shall include amenities such as seating, lighting, and landscaping.

(2)

Public open spaces shall be built within the development area by developers as development occurs.

(3)

At the discretion of the Director of Planning, required open space may be constructed off-site and/or as part of a larger public open space that will be provided by the City or other private developments.

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

Sec. 30-405. - Downtown core map.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 12, 2023, amended § 30-405 in its entirety, in effect repealing and reenacting said § 30-405 to read as set out herein. The former § 30-405, pertained to Downtown Form-Based Code sub-district map and derived from Prior Code.

Sec. 30-406. - Form-Based Code sub-district map.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

Sec. 30-407. - Reserved. ARTICLE IV. - ZONING DISTRICTS DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

Sec. 30-408. - Zoning districts established.

In order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, the following zoning districts and overlay districts have been established as indicated in Table No. 30-408.


Table No. 30-408 Established Zoning Districts
Zoning District	Use Classifcation	Article
FBC	Downtown Area Plan	3
FBC	Walkable Mixed-Use Corridor and Downtown	3
FBC	Walkable Mixed-Use Urban Village	3
R-E	Residential Estate	5
R-1	Single-Family Residential	5
R-2	Medium-Density Residential	5
R-3	Multiple-Family Residential	5
R-4	Multi-Family Medium/High Residential	5
R-5	Multi-Family High Residential	5
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R-PC	Residential Planned Community	5
C-1	Community Commercial	6
C-2	General Commercial	6
RMU	Regional Mixed-Use	6
M-1	Light Industrial	7
M-2	General Industrial	7
P-PF	Public Facility	8
P-UC	Public Utility Corridor	8
OS-N	Open Space-Natural	8
OS-R	Open Space-Resource	8
ACO	Auto Center Overlay	9
ESO	Emergency Shelter Overlay	9
:::	Fire Hazard Overlay	9
YYY	Hillside Overlay	9
M	Medical Center Overlay	9
(Light Blue)	Utility Corridor Overlay	9
Outlined in Dark Blue	Valley Business Park Boulevard Overlay	9
Outlined in Red	Warehouse Distribution/Logistics Overlay	9

Sec. 30-409. - Zoning map. ¶

The zoning districts listed in Table No. 30-408 and the boundaries of such zoning districts are shown upon a map hereby made a part of this chapter. The map is designated as the "Zoning District Map of the City of Fontana" and is on file at the Community Development Department. Such map and all notations, references, and other information shown on the map shall be as much a part of this chapter as if the matters and information set forth by such map were fully described herein. The specific regulations set forth hereinafter for each zoning district and the general applicable regulations are hereby established and declared to be in effect upon all lands included within the boundaries of each and every zoning district shown upon the "Zoning District Map."

Sec. 30-410. - Zoning district boundary uncertainties.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zoning district shown on the "Zoning District Map," the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Street, alley, and lot lines. Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, the street, alley or lot line shall be construed to be the boundary.

(2)

Un-subdivided property. On un-subdivided property where a zoning district boundary divides a lot, the locations of such boundaries, unless indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.

(3)

Vacated street or alley. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to the adjoining property with the more restrictive zoning district shall apply to the vacated street or alley.

(4)

Planning Commission rule on uncertainty. Where other uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission shall determine the location of the boundaries.

Sec. 30-411. - Zoning of annexed areas.

Upon formal notification by the City of its intention to undertake an annexation, the Director of Community Development shall initiate a study to determine the appropriate zoning for the property intended for annexation. The study shall take into consideration the general plan land use designation on the property, as well as other considerations. After such a study, the Director of Community Development shall begin proceedings for the zoning of the property in accordance with the procedures governing a rezoning.