Chapter 30 — ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE›Article III — FORM-BASED CODE
Division 4 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY ZONING DISTRICT
Fontana Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Fontana
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 12, 2023, amended Div. 4 in its entirety, in effect repealing and reenacting said Div. 4 to read as set out herein. The former Div. 4, §§ 30-361—30-371, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Prior Code; Ord. No. 1846, § 2, Nov. 10, 2020.
Sec. 30-361. - Civic district.¶
The civic district consists primarily of civic and institutional uses and active and passive recreation areas.
Setback Building setback from PL Front Side/Rear Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.) Min. (ft.)
| i. | Front Street | 5 | 25* | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii. | Side Street | 0 | 15* | — |
| iii. | Side (Interior) | — | — | 10 |
| iv. | Rear yard | — | — | 10 |
- 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
| Flex | 1/18 | 25/75 | 4/55 | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liner | 1/18 | 75/75 | 4/55 | — |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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. 20 ft. |
| Side street | Min. 5 ft. |
| Side interior | 0 ft. |
| Rear property/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Arcade
• Gallery
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 floors 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. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24)
Sec. 30-362. - Station area district.¶
The station area district includes the Metrolink station and Omnitrans bus terminal as the primary anchors. This area provides a transition between the retail district, the south Sierra gateway district and Chaffey College.
Residential or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Maximum 15 units/acre 39 units/acre Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without a residential component) — 2.0 Setback Building setback from PL Front Side/Rear Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.) Min. (ft.)
| i. | Front Street | 0 | 10* | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii. | Side Street | 0 | 10* | — |
iii. Side (Interior) — — 0
| iv. | Rear yard | — | — | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rail- adjacent | — | — | 10 |
- 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 | 1/18 | 100/100 | 4/55 | 150/150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex | 2/30 | 25/100 | 4/55 | 400/150 |
| Hybrid | 2/30 | 150/160 | 4/55 | 400/150 |
| Liner | 2/30 | 100/100 | 4/55 | 200/150 |
| Live/Work | 2/24 | 75/80 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| 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+ bedroom | 1.5 spaces per unit | |
| Non-Residential Uses | No Parking Required | |
| Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements: | ||
| Setback | ||
| Front Street | Min. 20 ft. | |
| Side Street | Min. 5 ft. | |
| Side interior | 0 ft. | |
| Rear property/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Shopfront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
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 floors 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)
Sec. 30-363. - Downtown gateway district.¶
The downtown gateway district is primarily intended for commercial retail and personal service uses. New development should incorporate pedestrian elements to help serve as a transition to surrounding land uses.
Residential or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Maximum 15 units/acre 39 units/acre Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without a residential component) — 2.0 Setback Building setback from PL Front Side/Rear
| Min. (ft.) | Max. (ft) | Min. (ft.) |
|---|
| i. | Front Street | 5 | 35* | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii. | Side Street | 5 | 20* | — |
| iii. | Side (Interior) | — | — | 0 |
| iv. | Rear yard | — | — | 15 |
- 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
| Flex | 2/30 | 25/100 | 5/70 | 400/150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 3/40 | 150/160 | 5/70 | 400/150 |
| Liner | 1/24 | 100/100 | 5/70 | 200/150 |
| Live/Work | 1/24 | 75/80 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| Court | 2/24 | 100/100 | 5/70 | 150/150 |
| 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+ bedroom | 1.5 spaces per unit | |
| Non-Residential Uses | No parking required | |
| Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements: | ||
| Setback | ||
| Front Street | Min. 20 ft. | |
| Side Street | Min. 5 ft. | |
| Side interior | 5 ft. | |
| Rear property/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Lightcourt
• Shopfront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
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 floors 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)
Sec. 30-364. - Neighborhood district.¶
The neighborhood district is an area primarily developed with single-family detached homes. New development should preserve and exemplify the character of existing neighborhoods.
Single-Family Density Minimum Maximum 3 units/acre 5 units/acre Setback Building setback from PL Front Side/Rear Min. (ft.) Max. (ft) Min. (ft.)
| i. | Front Street | 10 | 25 | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii. | Side Street | 10 | 20 | — |
| iii. | Side (Interior) | — | — | 5 |
| iv. | Rear yard | — | — | 10 |
Allowed Building Types Min Max. Stories/ft. Lot W/D Stories/ft.
| Single Family | 1/15 | 50/75 | 3/40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flex (non-residential only) | 1/24 | — | 3/40 |
| Common Open Space/ |
Development projects over two acres shall develop five 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.
Living area or a front porch shall be forward of the garage if provided.
| Required Parking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residential Uses | Studio or 1 bedroom | 1 space |
| 2 to 4 bedrooms | 2 spaces | |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3 spaces | |
| 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. 20 ft. | |
| Side Street | Min. 5 ft. | |
| Side interior | 0 ft. | |
| Rear property/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
Frontage Types
• Porch
• Stoop
• 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 floors 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)
Sec. 30-365. - Multi-family district.¶
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 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/ |
Development projects over two acres shall develop five 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/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
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:
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 floors 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)
Sec. 30-366. - Transitional district.¶
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 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/ |
Min. 5 ft. |
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 floors 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)
Sec. 30-367. - Sierra gateway district.¶
The Sierra gateway district is intended to encourage pedestrian-oriented development and land uses. Uses are to include a mix of medium- to high-density residential, retail and services, office, entertainment, education, and open space.
Residential or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Maximum 18 units/acre 39 units/acre Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without residential component) — 2 Setback Building setback from PL Front Side/Rear Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.) Min. (ft.)
| i. | Front Street | 0 | 10* | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii. | Side Street | 0 | 10* | — |
| iii. | Side (Interior) | — | — | 0 |
iv. Rear yard — — 5
- 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
| Flex | 1/30 | 25/100 | 4/60 | 400/150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 3/40 | 150/160 | 5/70 | 400/150 |
| Liner | 1/24 | 100/100 | 5/70 | 200/150 |
| Live/Work | 1/24 | 75/80 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| Rowhouse | 2/24 | 75/80 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| Frontage Coverage | 50% minimum | |||
| When the development project is 5 acres or more in size and does not include any residential uses, frontage coverage can be reduced to 25% at the discretion of the Planning Commission if it can be determined that the reduced frontage benefits public safety. | ||||
| 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 | |
| Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements: | ||
| Setback | ||
| Front Street | Min. 20 ft. | |
| Side Street | Min. 5 ft. | |
| Side interior | 0 ft. | |
| Rear property/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
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 floors 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)
Sec. 30-368. - Route 66 gateway district.¶
The Route 66 gateway district is primarily intended for commercial retail and personal service uses with incorporated automobile uses that have traditionally been located along the corridor.
Residential or Mixed-Use Density Minimum Maximum 18 units/acre 39 units/acre Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without a residential component) — 2.0 Setback Building setback from PL Front Side/Rear Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.) Min. (ft.)
| i. | Front Street | 0 | 10* | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii. | Side Street | 0 | 10* | — |
| iii. | Side (Interior) | — | — | 0 |
| iv. | Rear yard | — | — | 5 |
- 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
| Flex | 1/30 | 25/100 | 4/60 | 400/150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 3/40 | 150/160 | 5/70 | 400/150 |
| Liner | 1/24 | 100/100 | 5/70 | 200/150 |
| Live/Work | 1/24 | 75/80 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| Rowhouse | 2/24 | 75/80 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| 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.
Hotels may be allowed to a maximum of seven stories and 90 feet in height.
| 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. 20 ft. | |
| Side Street | Min. 5 ft. | |
| Side interior | 0 ft. | |
| Rear property/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Lightcourt
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
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 floors 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)
Sec. 30-369. - Valley gateway district.¶
The Valley gateway district is intended to encourage pedestrian and transit-oriented development. Land uses should include a mixture of housing types, retail and services, general and medical office, entertainment and education.
| Residential or Mixed-Use Density | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 20 units/acre | 39 units/acre | |
| Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without residential component) | — | 2.0 |
| Building setback from PL | ||
| Front | Side/Rear |
Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.) Min. (ft.)
| i. | Front Street | 0 | 10* | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii. | Side Street | 0 | 10* | — |
| iii. | Side (Interior) | — | — | 0 |
| iv. | Rear yard | — | — | 5 |
- 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
| Flex | 2/30 | 25/100 | 5/70 | 400/150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 3/40 | 150/160 | 5/70 | 400/150 |
| Liner | 1/24 | 100/100 | 5/70 | 200/150 |
| Live/Work | 1/24 | 75/80 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| 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.
Hotels may be allowed to a maximum number of seven stories and 90 feet in height.
| 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. 20 ft. | |
| Side Street | Min. 5 ft. | |
| Side interior | 0 ft. | |
| Rear property/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
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 floors 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)
Sec. 30-370. - Village district.¶
The Village district is intended to provide an alternative to conventional subdivision development with a mixture of housing types, neighborhood-service retail, and open space.
Residential or Mixed-Use Minimum Maximum 2.1 units/acre 24 units/acre Commercial Floor Area Ratio (without residential component) — 1.0 Setback Building setback from PL Front Side/Rear Min. (ft.) Max. (ft.) Min. (ft.)
| i. | Front Street | 10 | 25* | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii. | Side Street | 10 | — | — |
| iii. | Side (Interior) | — | — | 5 |
iv. Rear yard — — 10
- 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
| Flex | 2/30 | 25/100 | 5/70 | 400/150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2/30 | 150/160 | 5/70 | 400/150 |
| Liner | 1/24 | 100/100 | 5/70 | 200/150 |
| Live/Work | 1/24 | 75/80 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| Rowhouse | 2/24 | 125/125 | 3/40 | — |
| Court | 2/24 | 100/100 | 5/70 | 150/150 |
| Single Family | 1/15 | 50/75 | 3/40 | 75/100 |
| Duplex, Multiplex | 1/18 | 50/100 | 3/40 | 75/150 |
| Rosewalk or Bungalow Ct. | 1/18 | 75/100 | 3/40 | 150/150 |
| 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 | |
| Parking Placement: On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following requirements: | ||
| Setback | ||
| Front Street | Min. 20 ft. | |
| Side Street | Min. 5 ft. | |
| Side interior | 0 ft. | |
| Rear property/ |
0 ft./min. ft. |
Frontage Types
• Forecourt
• Storefront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Stoop
• Porch
• 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 floors 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; Ord. No. 1961, § 4(Exh. A), 1-28-25)
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