Fontana Municipal Code § 30-404 General requirements

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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.

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)

(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)

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)

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)

(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)

(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)

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:

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

b. Tot-lot with multiple play equipment.

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

d. 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).

b. Tot-lot with multiple play equipment.

c. 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).

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

e. 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)

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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.

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(Ord. No. 1923, § 5(Exh. A), 9-12-23)