Sec. 30-404. - General — Fontana Municipal Code

(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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(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:

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. (minimum of three areas).

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:

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

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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