Fontana Municipal Code Div. 3 Use Regulations

(a) Uses by zoning district. Table No. 30-530, lists the uses permitted in each of the industrial zoning districts. A "P" indicates the use is permitted by right and requires site and architectural approval; "M" indicates the use requires the granting of a minor use permit; a "C" indicates the use requires a conditional use permit; and "—" means the use is not permitted in that zoning district.

(b) Uses subject to specific requirements. Permitted uses marked with an asterisk "*" are permitted subject to specific use regulations in Section 30-532. Conditional uses are subject to the provisions of Section 30-533. Uses marked with a double asterisk "**" are subject to the provisions of Section 30-532 et seq.

Table No. 30-530 Permitted Uses in Industrial Zoning Districts

(Ord. No. 1828, § 8(Exh. A), 5-12-20; Ord. No. 1951, § 4(Exh. A), 5-28-24)

Any use not specifically permitted by Table No. 30-530, shall be prohibited, unless the Director determines it is permitted, pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Division 16 of this chapter. The use shall be similar to or have substantially the same operating characteristics as a permitted use and a written determination to that effect shall be issued by the Director.

This section establishes special regulations for certain permitted uses marked with an asterisk (*) in Table No. 30-530. The use is permitted provided that the use conforms to the following regulations.

(1) General outdoor display or storage of materials or goods for sale or rent. All businesses which display or store materials out of doors shall comply with the following provisions:

a. All display or stored materials, including vehicles, shall be set back 25 feet from right-of-way and shall not be located in any required parking area. The designated storage area and screening shall be identified on an approved entitlement plan.

b. The entire area used for display or storage shall be surfaced with asphalt or an equally serviceable hard pavement surface. The surface shall be maintained in good condition.

c. Display or storage of equipment or materials, except equipment and vehicles for sale or rent, shall be screened by a decorative screen wall in conjunction with landscaping of a minimum height of six-foot or as otherwise determined through the entitlement process.

(2) Construction trailers. A trailer used for construction offices or watchman's quarters is permitted at a construction site provided with the approval of a temporary use permit as required in Article II:

a. The trailer is located on the same or adjacent premises as the construction site.

b. The trailer is used only during the period of construction. All trailers shall be moved prior to final project inspection.

c. Not more than one person shall occupy the watchman's quarters.

d. Shall comply with provision set forth for temporary uses as defined in Article II.

(3) Vehicle service and repair. Vehicle service and repair shall be permitted within an enclosed building and is not to be permitted outside.

(4) Adult businesses. Adult businesses shall comply with the provisions of Article XVIII of Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code.

(5) Bus depot. Bus depot sites shall provide the following:

a. A dedicated and identified passenger loading/unloading area with a minimum dimension of 12-feet wide by 45-feet in length and, if applicable, a minimum 14-foot height clearance. The loading/unloading areas shall be located outside of any required drive aisle, parking area, setback area, or any other area designated or dedicated for another purpose.

b. A permanent covered area for waiting passengers shall be provided and shall include, at minimum, a restroom, seating, and a trash bin.

c. Amenities such as the sale of sundries and/or convenience items, services, or similar, shall be available to waiting passengers within 1,320 feet (one-fourth mile) of the bus terminal, as measured from the required passenger waiting area.

(6) Bus terminal. Bus terminal sites shall provide the following:

a. A dedicated and identified passenger loading/unloading area with a minimum dimension of 12-feet wide by 45-feet in length and, if applicable, a minimum 14-foot high clearance. The loading/unloading areas shall be located outside of any required drive aisle, parking area, setback area, or any other area designated or dedicated for another purpose.

b. A permanent covered area for waiting passengers shall be provided and shall include, at minimum, a restroom, seating, and a trash bin.

c. Amenities such as the sale of sundries and/or convenience items, services, or similar, shall be available to waiting passengers within 1,320 feet (one-fourth mile) of the bus terminal, as measured from the required passenger waiting area.

d. All bus/motor carrier repair and washing shall be conducted in a fully enclosed building.

e. Busses/motor carriers stored on-site for more than 12 hours shall be located in a designated area for that purpose and be screened from view of adjacent public streets or rights-of-way by a decorative wall. Other effective means of screening such as mature landscaping of sufficient height and density may be approved through an administrative site plan application.

(7) Warehousing distribution/logistic regulations in the M-1 Zone. The following does not apply to M-2 zoned parcels. M-2 zoned parcels shall be per the Development Code for warehousing.

Intent. The intent of allowing warehousing is to provide for well-planned and orderly development of warehousing distribution/logistic uses on properties within the M-1 industrial zone.

a. General standards. The development standards and design guidelines, including elevations herein, for warehousing distribution/logistics type uses shall be considered the minimum standards and conform to the Fontana Municipal Code and the following additional requirements.

Table No. 30-532 Within M-1 Zone

The setback requirements may be increased to provide an appropriate separation between uses in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare if alternative means of providing separation are not practical.

b. Building orientation. No truck loading/unloading area shall be located adjacent to existing residential uses. A building may however be utilized to separate the truck loading/unloading area from existing residential uses.

c. Parking location. The placement of buildings and parking lots shall emphasize the attractive designs of buildings with less emphasis on parking lots. On-site parking shall be buffered from the right-of-way through screen walls, mounding and landscaping and/or building placement. Furthermore, visitor and/or employee parking may be located at the front of the building adjacent to the main entry.

d. Walls. A minimum ten foot high wall shall be required adjacent to existing residential uses. A higher wall may be required for noise and/or screening purposes.

e. Minimum Architecture Standard.

1. Mass and scale.

i. The mass and scale of the buildings shall respect the visual and physical relationship to the adjacent buildings and surrounding sensitive uses. Taller building elements shall be placed towards the center of the site, with lower elements adjacent to surrounding properties.

ii. Buildings shall be stepped back when adjacent to or in close proximity to sensitive uses (e.g. residential, schools, etc.).

iii. Vertical and horizontal offsets shall be provided to reduce the visual bulk of the building.

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2. Minimum building facades standard.

i. Building facades shall incorporate architectural elements such as windows, decorative trim (cornice or cap), pillars, roofline variations and wall plane breaks to minimize blank walls to create visual interest, and to reduce the opportunity for graffiti.

ii. All building elevations, whether front, side, or rear shall be architecturally detailed.

3. Architectural accents (e.g., cornices, tiles, trim around windows, grooves in building faces, accent band details, bulkheads, etc.) shall be used to create variation along building facades. See Figure 1.

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(Ord. No. 1823, § 8(Exh. A), 2-25-20; Ord. No. 1985, § 4(Exh. A), 4-14-26)

All uses marked with a "C" in Table 30-530, must comply with the conditional use permit procedural requirements outlined in Article II, Division 12 of this chapter. In addition, certain conditional uses must comply with the specific development and operation standards outlined below.

(1) Automobile fueling stations.

a. Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all new construction of automobile fueling stations

b. Lot area and frontage. Each service station site shall have a minimum net lot area as specified in the zoning district in which the service station will be located.

c. Existing stations. The provisions contained in paragraph (2) above shall not be applicable to existing stations in the City so long as such stations remain in use as fueling stations.

d. Lot coverage. Automobile fueling stations shall have maximum allowable lot coverage of 35 percent.

e. Air/water. Air and water dispensing equipment shall be provided. Such equipment shall be located in an easily accessible location and shall be maintained at all times. Non-operating equipment shall be repaired within five calendar days.

f. Restroom requirements. All fuel retailers shall provide restrooms which are continuously maintained for the use of, and at no charge to customers and employees. The restroom entrances shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way by decorative structural screening as approved by the Community Development Department.

g. Regulations.

1. Location. The site shall have direct frontage on a major, primary, or secondary highway.

2. Driveway access. One access drive shall be permitted for each street frontage unless additional access drives will enhance the public health, safety, and welfare.

(2) Automobile/truck repair facility. All hydraulic hoists and pits, and all lubrication, greasing, automobile washing and polishing and permitted repair equipment must be enclosed entirely within a building, and all work shall be done within a completely enclosed building. No outdoor storage of inoperative vehicle or vehicles under repair shall be permitted on the site.

a. Signs. See Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code.

b. Storage and display. Outside storage and display of new or used merchandise shall not be permitted.

c. Hours of operation. Hours of operation shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Planning Commission.

d. Restroom requirements. All fuel retailers shall provide restrooms which are continuously maintained for the use of, and at no charge to customers and employees. The restroom entrances shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way by decorative structural screening as approved by the Community Development Department.

e. Renovation of existing facilities. Renovation of existing facilities which increases assessed evaluation of the facility by more than 30 percent shall comply with the requirements contained herein. When existing conditions prevent compliance with these requirements, the renovation shall be considered to be in substantial compliance with this article as determined by the Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 1828, § 8(Exh. A), 5-12-20)