Sec. 30-371. - Downtown core.

The downtown core is required to meet the standards of the Form-Based Code, including the following:

(a)

District core development requirements (Section 30-371)

(b)

Fences, hedges and walls (Section 30-389)

(c)

Parking

Off-street parking and loading standards (Section 30-390)

Off-street parking reductions (Section 30-391)

Loading (Section 30-392)

Bicycle parking (Section 30-393)

(d)

Architectural style (Section 30-394)

(e)

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

(f)

Downtown core design regulations (residential buildings) (Section 30-396.2)

(g)

Private open space types (Section 30-398)

(h)

Downtown core private open space requirements (Section 30-404.1)

Downtown Core Frontages

Frontages shall be provided at all locations where a building meets the street right-of-way and common open space. A frontage type must be selected from Division 6.

Building facades that are visible from the public right-of-way but do not require a building frontage shall be screened with planting, or enhanced in a manner that reflects the architectural style or is in accordance with Article XII—Sign Regulations.

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

The civic core consists primarily of civic and institutional uses as well as active and passive recreation areas.

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Porch, dooryard, stoop, forecourt, lightcourt, shopfront, gallery and arcade

Capacity

Setbacks

Building Form

Height 70 ft. Max.

Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

Non-Residential Uses 65% of cumulative parking requirements per Zoning Code

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

The Sierra core is the commercial core of Fontana and functions as the city center. Uses include a mixture of commercial, retail, entertainment, office, and residential.

Building placement shall be close to the streets and integrated within the pedestrian realm. Architectural features should provide shade and variation in building design.

Capacity

Setbacks

Building Height

• The maximum height along Sierra Ave may be increased to 45 feet and to 70 feet along the side street stepbacks for projects that provide a rooftop amenity. The rooftop amenity must be located along a street frontage with a maximum height of 45 feet and minimum width of 15 feet.

Public and private spaces should be integrated to act as one. Awnings or canopies extending over sidewalks and significant glazing should be included in all new construction or renovation.

Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Forecourt, shopfront, gallery and arcade

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23; Ord. No. 1954, § 4(Exh. A), 7-23-24; Ord. No. 1970, § 4(Exh. A), 6-10-25)

The gateway core is primarily intended for commercial retail and personal service uses as well as residential development. New development should incorporate pedestrian elements to help serve as a transition to surrounding land uses.

Capacity

Setbacks

Building Form

Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Stoop, forecourt, lightcourt, shopfront, gallery and arcade

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

The mixed-use core provides a transition between more intense commercial uses and residential uses. This district includes a mixture of commercial, office, retail, personal services, and residential.

Capacity

Min. Max.

Setbacks

Building Form

Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

Parking

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Porch, dooryard, stoop, forecourt, shopfront, gallery and arcade

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

The multi-family core provides higher residential intensities adjacent to commercial areas. New development should incorporate increased density with architectural design and materials that exemplify one of the designated architectural styles.

Capacity

Setbacks

Building Form

Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

Parking

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Dooryard, stoop, forecourt and lightcourt

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)

The neighborhood core is an area primarily developed with single-family homes. New development should respect and exemplify the character of existing neighborhoods.

Capacity

Setbacks

Building Form

Height 40 ft. Max.

Encroachments

Buildings, architectural features, and signs may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way subject to the following requirements and City Engineer approval:

Parking

On-site above-ground parking and access shall be located in compliance with the following setback requirements:

Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet

Required frontage: Porch, dooryard, stoop, forecourt and lightcourt

(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)