Division 8 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND TRIP REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Sec. 30-510. - Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to promote the use of alternative modes of transportation other than the use of single occupant vehicle, and peak hour travel, thereby reducing congestion, reducing air pollution and improving the quality of life.

Sec. 30-511. - Applicability.

This section shall apply to all incorporated portions of the City. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any new construction project requiring a design review for which a site plan is submitted on or after this article comes into effect, provisions shall be made for all applicable trip reduction requirements of this section to be implemented. The requirements shall not be applied to existing development except when new square footage is added which exceeds 25 percent of the original development.

Sec. 30-512. - Trip reduction measures.

The following trip reduction measures shall be implemented:

(1)

Bicycle parking racks or secured bicycle lockers shall be provided for all nonresidential developments and multiple-family developments with ten or more units. Bicycle racks or lockers shall be provided at a rate of one bicycle parking space per 20 automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a two-bike rack.

(2)

On-site pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths shall be provided between adjoining buildings and connecting each building in a development to public streets and sidewalks or transit stops, for all new nonresidential developments and multiple-family developments with ten or more units.

(3)

Preferential parking spaces which are signed and striped for vanpools and carpools shall be provided at a minimum rate of ten percent of employee vehicle parking for all new nonresidential developments of 20,000 square feet or greater.

(4)

A passenger loading area equivalent to a minimum of three parking spaces shall be provided in a location close to the main building entrance or employee entrance, designed not to interfere with vehicular circulation, for all new nonresidential developments of 50,000 square feet or greater.

(5)

Parking spaces shall be designed with a minimum vertical clearance of seven feet two inches to accommodate vanpool vehicles.

(6)

Locker, shower, and changing room facility(ies) accessible to both men and women shall be provided for employees bicycling or walking to work, for all new nonresidential developments which meeting the following thresholds.

(7)

All new nonresidential developments with 20,000 square feet or greater shall provide an information area easily accessible to employees that offers information on available transportation alternatives, such as: metro link service schedules, transit route schedules and maps, rideshare matching services, available employees or customer incentives and air quality information.

(8)

Transit facilities such as bus pullouts, bus pads and bus shelters shall be provided for new developments along existing or planned transit routes at approximately one-quarter mile apart, as determined in cooperation with local transit providers and City Traffic Engineering and transportation planning staff.

(9)

A telecommuting center or contributions toward the development of such a center shall be required for all new residential developments of 200 or more units.

(10)

On-site video conferencing facilities shall be provided for all office park developments with 1,000 or more employees or office building with a capacity of 500 or more employees.

(11)

Sidewalks shall be provided for all new developments in accordance with the City's circulation element of the general plan, subject to conditions of existing, adopted specific plans.

(12)

Child care facilities shall be considered for inclusion as part of new nonresidential developments with 1,000 or more employees.

(13)

All new projects which meet the San Bernardino County Congestion Management Program thresholds shall participate in the construction or payment of fees toward the construction of bicycle facilities required during the design review or project approval process.

Sec. 30-513. - Exception to trip reduction requirements.

The City Council, Planning Commission or Director of Community Development, as appropriate, may modify all or part of the trip reduction measures for new projects set forth above, if the following findings can be made:

(1)

One or more of the measures are not applicable due to special circumstances, including, but not limited to, the location or configuration of the project, the implementation demand management strategies, or other specific factors which make infeasible implementation, or reduce the effectiveness, of the prescribed measure(s); and

(2)

An alternative trip reduction and transportation demand management strategy will be implemented to reduce an equal amount of trips as would have occurred as a result of imposition of the prescribed measures. (Implementation of the alterative strategy shall be a condition of project approval.

Secs. 30-514—30-519. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VII. - INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

Sec. 30-520. - Purpose.

The industrial zoning districts are established to create opportunities for a wide range of industrial operations to conduct business in the City, thereby building a strong economic base and providing employment opportunities for residents. Consistent with general plan land use policy, this article establishes design guidelines and development standards intended to:

(1)

Encourage development of well-designed, functional industrial facilities;

(2)

Ensure that industrial operations are compatible with adjacent industrial uses, and non-industrial land uses; and,

(3)

Ensure that industrial operations are conducted in a manner that does not threaten the health of City residents and does not harm the environment.

Sec. 30-521. - How to use this article.

Subsequent sections of this article describe permitted land uses in industrial zoning districts and the development standards and design guidelines applicable to these uses. All uses must comply with the development/use regulations, development standards, performance standards, and design guidelines set forth in this article.

Sec. 30-522. - Industrial districts.

Two industrial zoning districts are established as follows:

(1)

Light industrial (M-1). An industrial zoning district that accommodates employee-intensive uses, such as business parks, research and technology centers, offices, and supporting retail uses, high cube/warehousing which does not permit heavy manufacturing, processing of raw materials, or businesses logistics which generate high volumes of truck traffic.

(2)

General industrial (M-2). A general industrial zoning district that accommodates the manufacture and treatment of goods from raw materials, high cube/warehousing and logistics, and permits other types of industrial uses not suitable for location in the M-1 District.

(Ord. No. 1823, § 8(Exh. A), 2-25-20)

DIVISION 2. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

This division establishes general development standards for all industrial development. These standards are derived from the general plan and serve three primary purposes: to ensure industrial development is consistent with all elements of the general plan and other adopted plans, to ensure development is adequately served by public services and facilities, and to ensure public, health, and safety concerns are addressed in the development process.

The standards are to be used in conjunction with the standards specified in Division 4 and the design guidelines (outlined in Division 7). No project may be approved unless it conforms to the requirements of this division.

Sec. 30-524. - Plan consistency.

All projects must be consistent with the following plans:

(1)

All elements of the general plan;

(2)

The San Bernardino County Hazardous Waste Management Plan; and

(3)

Applicable specific plans. (Note: Any specific plans adopted subsequent to the adoption of this Development Code shall meet or exceed the minimum development standards contained herein.)

The location and design of a project shall recognize that conflicts between abutting or nearby land uses can arise due to such factors as the operating characteristics of an existing use, hazards posed by a use, or the physical orientation of a building. On a City-wide scale, the general plan land use policy map establishes a pattern of land use designed to minimize land use conflicts. At the project level, the following features should be incorporated into a project as appropriate to ensure the compatibility of different land uses.

(1)

Open space buffer. Landscaped parkways, parking lots, and similar open space areas shall be used as appropriate to separate industrial uses from potentially incompatible uses. The width and treatment of the buffer will vary depending upon the types of potential conflicts to be resolved. To soften visual impacts, the buffer shall include landscaping and screening.

(2)

Topography. Grading plans shall incorporate natural earth forms and graded earthen berms as appropriate to create visual screens and to buffer noise.

(3)

Streets. Street design and site access shall be configured to provide trucks with easy, unobstructed access to parking and off-street loading areas.

(4)

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be used alone or in conjunction with other features (e.g. open space buffer, topography) to reduce potential visual and light and glare conflicts.

(5)

Physical barriers. Physical barriers such as masonry block walls and berms shall be provided as specified in these regulations to reduce noise, visual, and light and glare impacts.

(6)

Building orientation. All buildings shall be cited and oriented to reduce noise, light and glare, visual, and other conflicts. For example, loading areas shall be located in areas where noise from such operations will not adversely impact adjacent uses.

(7)

Infill development. Infill development in established industrial areas shall be especially sensitive to compatibility concerns and shall be developed in a manner sensitive to existing uses in terms of density, scale, and design theme.

Sec. 30-526. - Infrastructure.

(a)

Streets. All new development and expansion of existing development shall provide public street and/or private street improvements consistent with the hierarchy of streets in the general plan. Additional improvements and dedications shall be provided as determined through the entitlement process.

(b)

Water. All applicants shall verify that adequate water and industrial sewer facilities are or will be available to serve the planned use.

(c)

Sewer. All projects shall be served by a sewer system either public or private. Applicants shall verify that an adequate sewer system is or will be available to serve the project. If no sewer is available, then all applicants shall provide correspondence from the Santa Ana Reginal Water Board identifying that the project shall be permitted to utilize a septic system.

(d)

Storm drains. All projects shall provide storm drain and other flood control and drainage facilities consistent with the comprehensive drainage plan. All improvements shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code.

(e)

Logical extension of facilities. Development shall be phased in accordance with the logical, incremental extension of necessary infrastructure.

(f)

Mitigation charges. Where mitigation charges are determined, a fair share amount shall be assessed by means of a special study or analysis prepared and/or reviewed by appropriate City staff.

(g)

Water treatment. When required, a water quality management plan (WQMP) that is in accordance with the California State requirement while using the criteria from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District.

Sec. 30-527. - Public facilities and services.

(a)

Public transportation. New development shall provide public transit facilities such as bus stops, bus shelters or transit turn-outs where appropriate.

(b)

Trails. Public trails shall be provided consistent with the conservation, open space, parks and trails element of the general plan.

Energy resources. New projects shall be encouraged to incorporate passive and active solar systems into site and building design and as required by the latest California Building Code.

Sec. 30-529. - Public safety.

(a)

Emergency access. Access for emergency vehicles shall be incorporated into project design in accordance with the California Fire Code.

(b)

Fire hazards. Projects constructed within, or adjacent to, an established fuel modification zone as identified in the general plan, noise and safety element, or within a fire hazard overlay district known as "fire prone areas," shall provide and incorporate a fuel modification and fire protection plan. Review and approval of a submitted plan by the fire protection district (FPD).

(c)

Geologic hazards.

(1)

Faulting. Geologic reports shall be required for development on properties lying within an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone. The development must incorporate citing and design features recommended in the geologic study.

(2)

Slopes. In the San Gabriel Mountains and Jurupa Hills, no grading shall be permitted on hill slopes in excess of 15 percent. On all other slopes in excess of 15 percent, no grading shall be permitted unless detailed geologic studies are prepared to show that hill slopes can be stabilized and further provided that the grading does not occur on significant topographic features.

(d)

Corner cut-off. The provisions regarding unobstructed visibility shall be required to follow the engineering standards for sight triangle requirements and shall be in compliance with all applicable standards of this chapter to ensure a clear sight triangle.

(Ord. No. 1865, § 8(Att. 2), 3-23-21)