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Chapter 3.50 — WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM

Norco Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Norco

§ 3.50.010. Title.

The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the "Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Ordinance of 2024" ("ordinance"). (Ord. 804, 2003; Ord. 855, 2006; Ord. 912 Sec. 1, 2009; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.015. Findings.

  • A. The City is a member agency of the Western Riverside Council of Governments ("WRCOG"), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and 18 cities located in Western Riverside County. Acting in concert, the WRCOG member agencies developed a plan whereby the shortfall in funds needed to enlarge the capacity of the regional system of highways and arterials in Western Riverside County (the "regional system") could be made up in part by a transportation uniform mitigation fee ("TUMF") on future residential, commercial and industrial development. A map depicting the boundaries of Western Riverside County and the regional system is attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. As a member agency of WRCOG and as a TUMF participating jurisdiction, the City participated in the preparation of a certain "Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Fee Nexus Study," dated October 18, 2002 (the "2002 Nexus Study"), prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code Section 66000 et seq.) and adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. Based on the 2002 Nexus Study, the City adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing the City's participation in a TUMF program.

  • B. In 2016, the TUMF nexus study ("2016 Nexus Study") was updated for the purpose of updating the fees. On July 10, 2017, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2016 Nexus Study and TUMF program and recommended TUMF participating jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF program.

  • C. On September 6, 2024, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1025 which adopted the 2016 Nexus Study and updated the TUMF.

  • D. In 2018, the TUMF program was altered to adopt a process in which WRCOG calculates and collects TUMF on behalf of member agencies under the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Ordinance of 2018.

  • E. The City adopted Ordinance No. 1044 on January 16, 2019, allowing WRCOG to calculate and collect TUMF on behalf of the City.

  • F. WRCOG, with the assistance of TUMF participating jurisdictions, has prepared an updated nexus study entitled "Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Nexus Study: 2024 Update" ("2024 Nexus Study") pursuant to California Government Code Section 66000 et seq. (the Mitigation Fee Act), for the purpose of updating the fees. On September 9, 2024, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2024 Nexus Study and TUMF program and recommended TUMF participating jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances

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to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF program.

  • G. Consistent with its previous findings made in the adoption of Ordinance No. 1025, the City Council has been informed and advised, and hereby finds, that if the capacity of the regional system is not enlarged and unless development contributes to the cost of improving the regional system, the result will be substantial traffic congestion in all parts of Western Riverside County, with unacceptable levels of service. Furthermore, the failure to mitigate growing traffic impacts on the regional system will substantially impair the ability of public safety services (police and fire) to respond and, thus, adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, continuation of a TUMF program is essential.

  • H. The City Council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the use of the TUMF and the type of development projects on which the fees are imposed because the fees will be used to construct the transportation improvements that are necessary for the safety, health and welfare of the residential and nonresidential users of the development in which the TUMF will be levied.

  • I. The City Council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the need for the improvements to the regional system and the type of development projects on which the TUMF is imposed because it will be necessary for the residential and nonresidential users of such projects to have access to the regional system. Such development will benefit from the regional system improvements and the burden of such developments will be mitigated in part by payment of the TUMF.

  • J. The City Council finds and determines that the cost estimates set forth in the new 2024 Nexus Study are reasonable cost estimates for constructing the regional system improvements and the facilities that compromise the regional system, and that the amount of the TUMF expected to be generated by new development will not exceed the total fair share cost to such development.

  • K. The fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be used to help pay for the design, planning, construction of and real acquisition for the regional system improvements and its facilities as identified in the 2024 Nexus Study. The need for the improvements and facilities is related to new development because such development results in additional traffic and creates the demand for the improvements.

  • L. By notice duly given and published, the City Council set the time and place for a public hearing on the 2024 Nexus Study and the fees proposed thereunder and at least 10 days prior to this hearing, the City Council made the 2024 Nexus Study available to the public.

  • M. At the time and place set for the hearing, the City Council duly considered data and information provided by the public relative to the cost of the improvements and facilities for which the fees are proposed and all other comments, whether written or oral, submitted prior to the conclusion of the hearing.

  • N. The City Council finds that the 2024 Nexus Study proposes a fair and equitable method for distributing a portion of the unfunded costs of improvements and facilities to the regional system.

  • O. The City Council hereby adopts the 2024 Nexus Study and its findings. The 2024 Nexus Study is attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and incorporated herein as

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City of Norco, CA

REVENUE AND FINANCE

§ 3.50.015

§ 3.50.020

Exhibit "B."

  • P. The City Council hereby adopts the ordinance codified in this chapter to amend and supersede the provisions of Ordinance No. 1025.

  • (Ord. 912 Sec. 1, 2009; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.020. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings:

  • A. "Class "A" office" means an office building that is typically characterized by high-quality design, use of high-end building materials, state-of-the-art technology for voice and data, on-site support services/maintenance, and often includes full-service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to, a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as Class "A" office shall be as follows: (1) minimum of three stories (exception will be made for March JPA, where height requirements exist); (2) minimum of 10,000 square feet per floor; (3) steel frame construction; (4) central, interior lobby; and (5) access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/exits for commercial uses within the building.

  • B. "Class "B" office" means an office building that is typically characterized by high-quality design, use of high-end building materials, state-of-the-art technology for voice and data, on-site support services/maintenance, and often includes full-service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to, a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as Class "B" office shall be as follows: (1) minimum of two stories; (2) minimum of 15,000 square feet per floor; (3) steel frame, concrete or masonry shell construction; (4) central, interior lobby; and (5) access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/exits for commercial uses within the building.

  • C. "Development project" or "project" means any project undertaken for the purposes of development, including the issuance of a permit for construction.

  • D. "Gross acreage" means the total property area as shown on a land division of a map of record, or described through a recorded legal description of the property. This area shall be bounded by road rights-of-way and property lines.

  • E. "Habitable structure" means any structure or part thereof where persons reside, congregate or work and which is legally occupied in whole or part in accordance with applicable building codes, and state and local laws.

  • F. "Industrial project" means any development project that proposes any industrial or manufacturing use allowed in the following zoning classifications: A-E, A-1, C-O, C-G, C-4, M-1, M-2, M-1 (CTO), or PAD or SP with one of the aforementioned zones, or similar zone, used as the base zone.

  • G. "Low-income residential housing" means "residential affordable units": (1) for rental

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housing, the units shall be made available, rented and restricted to "lower-income households" (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5) at an "affordable rent" (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50053). Affordable units that are rental housing shall be made available, rented, and restricted to lower-income households at an affordable rent for a period of at least 55 years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for new residential development; and (2) for for-sale housing, the units shall be sold to "persons or families of low or moderate income" (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50093) at a purchase price that will not cause the purchaser's monthly housing cost to exceed "affordable housing cost" (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5). Affordable units that are for-sale housing units shall be restricted to ownership by persons and families of low or moderate income for at least 45 years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new residential development.

  • H. "Multifamily residential unit" means a residential dwelling unit that is physically attached to one or more other dwelling units by a shared wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). Multifamily residential units include, but are not limited to, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, and condominiums with attached units. As outlined in the Ordinance, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined by state law, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.

  • I. "Nonresidential unit" means retail commercial, service commercial and industrial development, which is designed primarily for nondwelling use, but shall include hotels and motels.

  • J. "Recognized financing district" means a financing district as defined in the TUMF administrative plan as may be amended from time to time.

  • K. "Residential dwelling unit" means a building or portion thereof used by one family and containing but one kitchen, which is designed primarily for residential occupancy including single-family and multifamily dwellings. "Residential dwelling unit" shall not include hotels or motels.

  • L. "Retail commercial project" means any development project that proposes any retail commercial activity use not defined as a service commercial project allowed in the following zoning classifications: R-1, A-E, A-1, C-O, C-G, C-4, M-1, M-2, M-1 (CTO), PAD, or SP, with one of the aforementioned zones used as the base zone, which can include any eating/dining facility residing on the retail commercial development premises.

  • M. "Service commercial project" means any development project that is predominately dedicated to business activities associated with professional or administrative services, and typically consists of corporate offices, financial institutions, legal, and medical offices, eating/dining facilities, and other uses related to personal or professional services.

  • N. "Single-family residential unit" means a residential dwelling unit that is physically detached from any other dwelling unit, sharing no common wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation with another dwelling unit, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). As outlined in the Ordinance, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined by state law, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.

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City of Norco, CA

REVENUE AND FINANCE

§ 3.50.020

§ 3.50.020

  • O. "TUMF participating jurisdiction" means a jurisdiction in Western Riverside County which has adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing participation in the TUMF program and complies with all regulations established in the TUMF administrative plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the WRCOG.

  • P. "Disabled veteran" means any veteran who is retired or is in the process of medical retirement from military service who is or was severely injured in a theatre of combat operations and has or received a letter of eligibility for the Veterans Administration Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program.

  • Q. "Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities" means any facilities owned and operated by a government entity in accordance with Section 3.50.030(F)(2). A new development that is subject to a long-term lease with a government agency for government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities shall apply only if all of the following conditions are met:

    1. The new development being constructed is subject to a long-term lease with a government agency.

    2. The project shall have a deed restriction placed on the property that limits the use to government/public facility for the term of the lease, including all extension options, for a period of not less than 20 years. Any change in the use of the facility from government shall trigger the payment of the TUMF in effect at the time the change is made.

    3. No less than 90 percent of the total square footage of the building is leased to the government agency during the term of deed restriction, the long-term lease and any extensions thereof.

    • The new development is constructed at prevailing wage rates.
  - A copy of the lease is provided to the applicable jurisdiction and to WRCOG. 
  1. Based on the facts and circumstances WRCOG determines that the intent of the lease is to provide for a long-term government use, and not to evade payment of TUMF.
  • R. "Nonprofit organization" means an organization operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates. For the purposes of the TUMF program, the nonprofit may be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.

  • S. Long-Term Lease. As used in the TUMF program, a "long-term lease" shall mean a lease with a term of no less than 20 years.

  • T. "Mixed-use development," as used in the TUMF program, means developments with the following criteria: (1) three or more significant revenue-producing uses, and (2) significant physical and functional integration of project components.

  • U. "Guest dwellings" and "detached second units" according to the State of California legal definition as following: (1) complies with the State of California Department of Housing

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and Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook and (2) are ministerially approved by each jurisdiction's local codes.

  • V. "TUMF administrative plan" means the TUMF administration plan adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee May 5, 2003, as amended, setting forth detailed administration procedures and requirements for the TUMF program.

  • (Ord. 804, 2003; Ord. 855, 2006; Ord. 912 Sec. 1, 2009; Ord. 974 Sec. 1, 2014; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025; Ord. 1141, 5/6/2026)

§ 3.50.030. Establishment of the transportation uniform mitigation fee.

  • A. Adoption of TUMF Schedule. The City Council shall adopt an applicable TUMF schedule through a separate resolution, which may be amended from time to time.

  • B. Fee Calculation. The fees shall be calculated by WRCOG according to the calculation methodology fee set forth in the WRCOG TUMF Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time. In addition to data in the Fee Calculation Handbook, WRCOG staff may consider the following items when establishing the appropriate fee calculation methodology:

    1. Underlying zoning of the site;

    2. Land-use classifications in the latest nexus study;

    3. Project-specific traffic studies;

    4. Latest standardized reference manuals such as the Institute of Traffic Engineers Trip Generation Manual;

    5. Previous TUMF calculations for similar uses;

    6. WRCOG staff shall approve final draft credit/reimbursement agreement prior to execution.

WRCOG shall have final determination regarding the appropriate methodology to calculate the fee based on the information provided by the local agency. In case of a conflict between the applicant, WRCOG, and/or the local agency regarding the fee calculation methodology, the dispute resolution process in the TUMF administrative plan will apply.

  • C. Fee Adjustment. The fee schedule may be periodically reviewed and the amounts adjusted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. By amendment to the resolution referenced in subsection A of this section, the fees may be increased or decreased to reflect the changes in actual and estimated costs of the regional system including, but not limited to, debt service, lease payments and construction costs. The adjustment of the fees may also reflect changes in the facilities required to be constructed, in estimated revenues received pursuant to this chapter, as well as the availability or lack thereof of other funds with which to construct the regional system. WRCOG shall review the TUMF program no less than every four years after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

    1. Beginning July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) shall be automatically adjusted to reflect changes in construction costs.

The annual adjustment shall be calculated by WRCOG based on a blended

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City of Norco, CA § 3.50.030

REVENUE AND FINANCE

§ 3.50.030

Construction Cost Index derived from: (1) the National Association of Realtors – Median Sales Price of Existing Single-Family Homes, and (2) the Engineering NewsRecord (ENR) Construction Cost Index, using the September values of each index from the prior calendar year.

The percentage adjustment applied to the TUMF shall equal the annual percentage change in the blended index; provided, however, that in no event shall the annual adjustment exceed 5%, whether positive or negative.

The calculated adjustment shall be implemented on July 1 of the year following index calculation.

If either referenced index is discontinued or materially altered, WRCOG shall apply a comparable, industry-recognized index that most closely reflects regional transportation construction costs.

  • D. Purpose. The purpose of the TUMF is to fund those certain improvements to the regional system as depicted in Exhibit "A" and identified in the 2024 Nexus Study, Exhibit "B."

  • E. Applicability. The TUMF shall apply to all new development within the City, unless otherwise exempt hereunder.

  • F. Exemptions. The following types of new development shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter and in the TUMF administrative plan:

    1. Low-income residential housing as described in Section 3.50.020(G) and in the TUMF administrative plan.

    2. Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities as described in Section 3.50.020(Q) and in the TUMF administrative plan. Airports that are public use airports and are appropriately permitted by Caltrans or other State agency.

    3. Development projects which are the subject of a public facilities development agreement entered into pursuant to Government Code Section 65864 et seq., prior to the effective date of Ordinance Nos. 804, 830, 912, 929, 933, 974, 1025, and 1044, wherein the imposition of new fees are expressly prohibited; provided, that if the term of such a development agreement is extended by amendment or by any other manner after the effective date of Ordinance Nos. 804, 830, 912, 929, 933, 974, 1025, and 1044, the TUMF shall be imposed.

    4. The rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of any habitable structure in use on or after January 1, 2000; provided, that the same or fewer traffic trips are generated as a result thereof.

    5. Guest dwellings and detached second units as described in Section 3.50.020(U) and in the administrative plan.

    6. Kennels and catteries established in connection with an existing single-family residential unit.

    7. Any sanctuary or other activity under the same roof of a church or other house of worship that is not revenue generating and is eligible for a property tax exemption (excluding concert venues, coffee/snack shops, book stores, for-profit preschool day

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City of Norco, CA § 3.50.030

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cares, etc., which would be assessed TUMF).

  1. Any nonprofit corporation or nonprofit organization offering and conducting full-time day school at the elementary, middle school or high school level for students between the ages of five and 18 years.

  2. New single-family homes, constructed by nonprofit organizations, specially adapted and designed for maximum freedom of movement and independent living for qualified disabled veterans.

  3. Other uses may be exempt as determined by the WRCOG Executive Committee as further defined in the TUMF administrative plan.

  • G. Credit. Regional system improvements may be credited toward the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF administrative plan and the following:

    1. Regional Tier.
  • a. Arterial Credits. If a developer constructs arterial improvements identified on the regional system, the developer shall receive credit for all costs associated with the arterial component based on the approved nexus study for the regional system effective at the time the credit agreement is entered into. WRCOG staff must preapprove any credit agreements that deviate from the standard WRCOG approved format.

    - b. Other Credits. In special circumstances, when a developer constructs off-site improvements such as an interchange, bridge, or railroad grade separation, credits shall be determined by WRCOG and the City in consultation with the developer. All such credits must have prior written approval from WRCOG. 
    
    - c. The amount of the development fee credit shall not exceed the maximum amount determined by the nexus study for the regional system at the time the credit agreement is entered into or actual costs, whichever is less. 
    
    1. Local Tier.

      • a. The local jurisdictions shall compare facilities in local fee programs against the regional system and eliminate any overlap in its local fee program except where a recognized financing district has been established.

      • b. If there is a recognized financing district established, the local agency may credit that portion of the facility identified in both programs against the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF administrative plan.

(Ord. 804, 2003; Ord. 855, 2006; Ord. 912 Sec. 1, 2009; Ord. 929 Sec. 1, 2011; Ord. 933 Sec. 1, 2011; Ord. 974 Sec. 1, 2014; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.040. Reimbursements.

Should the developer construct regional system improvements in excess of the TUMF fee obligation, the developer may be reimbursed based on actual costs or the approved nexus study effective at the time the agreement was entered into, whichever is less. Reimbursements shall be enacted through an agreement between the developer and the City, contingent on funds being

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available and approved by WRCOG. In all cases, however, reimbursements under such special agreements must coincide with construction of the transportation improvements as scheduled in the five-year zone transportation improvement programs adopted annually by WRCOG. (Ord. 804, 2003; Ord. 855, 2006; Ord. 912 Sec. 1, 2009; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.050. Procedures for the levy, collection and disposition of fees.

  • A. Authority of the Building Department. The Director of Building and Safety, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to provide WRCOG with development project specifics for the calculation of TUMF in a manner consistent with the TUMF administrative plan.

  • B. Payment and Collection. Payment of the fees shall be as follows:

    1. All fees collected hereunder shall be collected by WRCOG for deposit, investment, accounting and expenditure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the TUMF administrative plan, and the Mitigation Fee Act.

    2. The fees shall be paid at the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for the development project or upon final inspection, whichever comes first (the "payment date"). However, this section should not be construed to prevent payment of the fees prior to issuance of an occupancy permit or final inspection. Fees may be paid at the issuance of a building permit, and the fee payment shall be calculated based on the fee in effect at that time, provided the developer tenders the full amount of his/her TUMF obligation. If the developer makes only a partial payment prior to the payment date, the amount of the fee due shall be based on the TUMF fee schedule in place on the payment date. The fees shall be calculated according to fee schedule set forth in this chapter and the calculation methodology set forth in the Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time.

    3. The fees required to be paid shall be the fee amounts in effect at the time payment is due under this chapter, not the date the ordinance codified in this chapter is initially adopted. The City shall not enter into a development agreement which freezes future adjustments of the TUMF.

    4. If all or part of any development project is sold prior to payment of the fee, the property shall continue to be subject to the requirement for payment of the fee. The obligation to pay the fee shall run with the land and be binding on all the successors in interest to the property.

    5. Fees shall not be waived.

  • C. Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The City shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any development project until WRCOG has provided written evidence that it has collected the fee.

  • D. Appeals. Appeals shall be filed with WRCOG in accordance with the provisions of the TUMF administrative plan. Appealable issues shall be the application of the fee, application of credits, application of reimbursement, application of the legal action stay and application of exemption.

  • E. Reports to WRCOG. The Director of Building and Safety, or his/her designee, shall prepare

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and deliver to the Executive Director of WRCOG periodic reports as will be established under Section 3.50.060.

(Ord. 804, 2003; Ord. 855, 2006; Ord. 912 Sec. 1, 2009; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.060. Appointment of TUMF Administrator.

WRCOG is hereby appointed as the Administrator of the transportation uniform mitigation fee program. WRCOG is hereby authorized to collect all fees generated from the TUMF within the City, and to invest, account for and expend such fees in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Mitigation Fee Act. The detailed administrative procedures concerning the implementation of this chapter shall be contained in the TUMF administrative plan. Furthermore, the TUMF Administrator shall use the Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time, for the purpose of calculating a developer's TUMF obligation. In addition to detailing the methodology for calculating all TUMF obligations of different categories of new development, the purpose of the Fee Calculation Handbook is to clarify for the TUMF Administrator, where necessary, the definition and calculation methodology for uses not clearly defined in the respective TUMF ordinances.

WRCOG shall expend only that amount of the funds generated from the TUMF for staff support, audit, administrative expenses, and contract services that are necessary and reasonable to carry out its responsibilities and in no case shall the funds expended for salaries and benefits exceed two percent of the revenue raised by the TUMF program. The TUMF administrative plan further outlines the fiscal responsibilities and limitations of the Administrator.

(Ord. 804, 2003; Ord. 855, 2006; Ord. 912 Sec. 1, 2009; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.070. Effect.

No provisions of this chapter shall entitle any person who has already paid the TUMF to receive a refund, credit or reimbursement of such payment. This chapter does not create any new TUMF. (Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.080. Severability.

If any one or more of the terms, provisions or sections of this chapter shall to any extent be judged invalid, unenforceable and/or voidable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, then each and all of the remaining terms, provisions and sections of this chapter shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable. (Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.090. No procedural defenses.

Prohibition of jurisdictions from raising procedural defenses, including without limitation a statute of limitations, laches, the California Government Tort Claims Act, and necessary parties in a dispute with WRCOG regarding the matters set forth herein.

(Formerly 3.50.080; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

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City of Norco, CA

REVENUE AND FINANCE

§ 3.50.100

§ 3.50.110

§ 3.50.100. Judicial review.[2 ]

In accordance with State law, any judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void or annul this chapter shall be commenced within 30 days of the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

(Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

§ 3.50.110. Ordinance No. 1127.[3 ]

The ordinance codified in this chapter supersedes the provisions of Ordinance No. 1025, provided the ordinance codified in this chapter is not declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction. If, for whatever reason, this chapter is declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, Ordinance No. 1025 and all other related ordinances and polices shall remain in full force and effect.

(Formerly 3.50.090; Ord. 1025 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1044 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1127 Sec. 1, 2025)

2. Code reviser's note: Ord. 1127 adds this section as 3.50.010. It has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.

3. Code reviser's note: Ord. 1127 adds this section as 3.50.020. It has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.

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City of Norco, CA

REVENUE AND FINANCE

§ 3.60.010

§ 3.60.020

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  10. Chapter 2.16 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Repealed by Ord. 941)
  11. Chapter 2.18 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  12. Chapter 2.20 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  13. Chapter 2.21 — COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (Repealed by Ord.…
  14. Chapter 2.22
  15. Chapter 2.23 — STREETS, TRAILS AND UTILITIES COMMISSION
  16. Chapter 2.24 — PLANNING AGENCY
  17. Chapter 2.25 — POLICE AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION
  18. Chapter 2.26
  19. Chapter 2.27 — VETERANS COMMISSION
  20. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  21. Chapter 2.32 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  22. Chapter 2.36
  23. Chapter 2.40 — INELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
  24. Chapter 2.44 — GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
  25. Chapter 2.46
  26. Title 3
  27. Chapter 3.20 — RIDING TRAILS FUND
  28. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  29. Chapter 3.30 — VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY PROGRAM
  30. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSOR–TAX COLLECTOR
  31. Chapter 3.05 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  32. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  33. Chapter 3.12
  34. Chapter 3.16 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  35. Chapter 3.20 — RIDING TRAILS FUND
  36. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  37. Chapter 3.26 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY
  38. Chapter 3.28 — CITATION COLLECTION BY CITY
  39. Chapter 3.30 — VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY PROGRAM
  40. Chapter 3.34 — CIVIL PENALTIES
  41. Chapter 3.36 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  42. Chapter 3.40 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM
  43. Chapter 3.50 — WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM…
  44. Chapter 3.60 — WESTERN RIVERSIDE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONS…
  45. Chapter 3.70 — TRADEMARK AND LICENSING PROGRAM
  46. Title 4
  47. Chapter 4.02 — APPLICATIONS
  48. Chapter 4.04 — NOTICE AND HEARING
  49. Chapter 4.06 — ADMINISTRATION
  50. Chapter 4.08 — POLICY
  51. Title 5
  52. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSE
  53. Chapter 5.08 — AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT
  54. Chapter 5.10 — FILMING PERMIT REGULATIONS
  55. Chapter 5.12
  56. Chapter 5.16
  57. Chapter 5.20 — VENDING NEAR PUBLIC SCHOOL
  58. Chapter 5.24 — PRIVATE STREET PATROL SERVICES
  59. Chapter 5.28 — SWAP MEETS
  60. Chapter 5.32 — YARD SALES
  61. Chapter 5.36 — APIARIES
  62. Chapter 5.40 — BINGO GAMES
  63. Chapter 5.44 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
  64. Chapter 5.48 — MASSAGE BUSINESSES
  65. Chapter 5.50 — EMPLOYMENT OF UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS[2 ]
  66. Chapter 5.52 — REGULATION OF TAXI CABS
  67. Chapter 5.54
  68. Title 6
  69. Chapter 6.08 — OLEANDER PLANT—PROHIBITION
  70. Chapter 6.10
  71. Chapter 6.12 — DOGS—LICENSING—CONTROL—RABIES
  72. Chapter 6.16 — CAMP SPACES AND SQUATTER CAMPS
  73. Chapter 6.20
  74. Chapter 6.22 — PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  75. Chapter 6.24 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  76. Chapter 6.28 — USE OF CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS
  77. Chapter 6.32 — EXCAVATIONS
  78. Chapter 6.36 — WATER WELL DRILLING
  79. Chapter 6.42
  80. Chapter 6.45
  81. Chapter 6.48 — PUBLIC DUMP SITES
  82. Chapter 6.56 — CLEANING CESSPOOLS
  83. Chapter 6.60 — CONTROL OF FLIES
  84. Chapter 6.68
  85. Chapter 6.72
  86. Chapter 6.76 — HOG RANCHES
  87. Chapter 6.80 — SWIMMING POOLS AND BATHHOUSES
  88. Chapter 6.84 — COMMERCIAL POULTRY RANCHES
  89. Chapter 6.88 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  90. Chapter 6.90
  91. Title 8
  92. Chapter 8.02 — VOLUNTARY RANCH LICENSE
  93. Chapter 8.04 — RUNNING AT LARGE
  94. Chapter 8.05 — WILD OR VICIOUS ANIMALS
  95. Chapter 8.06 — NEGLECT AND THE ABUSE OF ANIMALS
  96. Chapter 8.07 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS/VICIOUS DOGS
  97. Chapter 8.09 — WORKING ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT
  98. Title 9
  99. Chapter 9.04 — CURFEW
  100. Chapter 9.05
  101. Chapter 9.06
  102. Chapter 9.07 — NOISE REGULATIONS[1 ]
  103. Chapter 9.08 — FIREARMS—USE AND DISCHARGE
  104. Chapter 9.09 — JUVENILE TRUANCY REGULATIONS
  105. Chapter 9.10 — SOCIAL HOST—UNDERAGE DRINKING AND CONSUMPTION A…
  106. Chapter 9.12 — CONCEALED WEAPONS
  107. Chapter 9.16
  108. Chapter 9.20 — FIREWORKS
  109. Chapter 9.28 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  110. Chapter 9.30 — RIVER TRAILS PARK
  111. Chapter 9.36 — ARRESTS FOR VIOLATIONS–AUTHORITY
  112. Chapter 9.40
  113. Chapter 9.50 — AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING
  114. Chapter 9.52 — GRAFFITI PREVENTION, PROHIBITION, REMOVAL AND A…
  115. Chapter 9.53 — CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT
  116. Chapter 9.56 — EQUESTRIAN HELMET REGULATIONS
  117. Chapter 9.60 — ROLLER SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES
  118. Chapter 9.65 — FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
  119. Chapter 9.70 — PUBLIC SKATE PARK FACILITIES
  120. Chapter 9.75
  121. Chapter 9.80 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
  122. Chapter 9.81 — SALE OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  123. Chapter 9.85 — NOVELTY LIGHTERS
  124. Chapter 9.90
  125. Chapter 9.95 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  126. Title 10
  127. Chapter 10.06 — PARKING RESTRICTIONS
  128. Chapter 10.08 — PARKING ENFORCEMENT/VIOLATIONS
  129. Chapter 10.10
  130. Chapter 10.12 — SPEED LIMITS
  131. Chapter 10.16 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES/TRUCKS[2 ]
  132. Chapter 10.18 — MOVEMENT OF OVERLOADS ON CITY STREETS
  133. Chapter 10.20 — VEHICLES WITH THREE WHEELS OR LESS
  134. Chapter 10.28 — OFF-ROAD USE OF VEHICLES
  135. Chapter 10.30 — PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAINTAINED ROADS
  136. Chapter 10.32
  137. Title 12
  138. Chapter 12.04 — CURBS, GUTTERS AND STREET PAVING
  139. Chapter 12.05 — STREET OPENING AND PAVEMENT RESTORATION REGULA…
  140. Chapter 12.08 — ENCROACHMENTS–EXCAVATIONS
  141. Chapter 12.12 — STREET TREES
  142. Chapter 12.16 — REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS
  143. Chapter 12.18
  144. Title 13
  145. Chapter 13.04 — UNDERGROUND WIRING
  146. Chapter 13.08 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATION
  147. Title 14
  148. Chapter 14.08 — PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM WASTES[3 ]
  149. Chapter 14.16
  150. Chapter 14.20 — RECYCLED WATER
  151. Title 15
  152. Chapter 15.04 — MECHANICAL CODE
  153. Chapter 15.05 — PLUMBING CODE
  154. Chapter 15.06 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
  155. Chapter 15.01 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TITLE 15
  156. Chapter 15.02 — BUILDING CODE
  157. Chapter 15.03 — ELECTRICAL CODE
  158. Chapter 15.04 — MECHANICAL CODE
  159. Chapter 15.05 — PLUMBING CODE
  160. Chapter 15.06 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
  161. Chapter 15.07 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
  162. Chapter 15.08 — GREEN BUILDING CODE
  163. Chapter 15.09 — FIRE CODE
  164. Chapter 15.10 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  165. Chapter 15.11 — SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
  166. Chapter 15.12 — SECURITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS
  167. Chapter 15.13 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
  168. Chapter 15.14 — ENERGY CODE
  169. Chapter 15.15 — ADDRESS NUMBERING
  170. Chapter 15.20 — CONSTRUCTION SITE SECURITY
  171. Chapter 15.25 — MOVED BUILDINGS AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
  172. Chapter 15.30 — HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION
  173. Chapter 15.40 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
  174. Chapter 15.60 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  175. Chapter 15.70 — CITY OF NORCO STORMWATER/URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEME…
  176. Chapter 15.90 — CITY OF NORCO GRADING REQUIREMENTS
  177. Chapter 15.100 — SEISMIC HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
  178. Chapter 15.110 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
  179. Chapter 15.120 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
  180. Chapter 15.130 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
  181. Title 17
  182. Chapter 17.16 — TENTATIVE MAP
  183. Chapter 17.28 — MODIFICATIONS–ENDORSEMENT– PENALTIES–VALIDITY
  184. Chapter 17.12
  185. Chapter 17.14 — PARK DEDICATION
  186. Chapter 17.28
  187. Chapter 17.34 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  188. Title 18
  189. Chapter 18.03 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND ZONING MAP
  190. Chapter 18.10 — OS-ZONE OPEN SPACE[1 ]
  191. Chapter 18.12
  192. Chapter 18.13 — A-1 ZONE AGRICULTURAL LOW DENSITY
  193. Chapter 18.14 — A-2 ZONE AGRICULTURAL
  194. Chapter 18.15 — R-1 ZONE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY
  195. Chapter 18.16 — ANIMAL-KEEPING OVERLAY (AKO) ZONE
  196. Chapter 18.17
  197. Chapter 18.18
  198. Chapter 18.19 — C-2 ZONE GENERAL COMMERCIAL - DELETED BY ORD. …
  199. Chapter 18.20
  200. Chapter 18.21
  201. Chapter 18.23 — C-4 COMMERCIAL ZONE
  202. Chapter 18.24
  203. Chapter 18.25
  204. Chapter 18.26
  205. Chapter 18.27
  206. Chapter 18.29
  207. Chapter 18.30 — GENERAL PROVISIONS—MISCELLANEOUS
  208. Chapter 18.31
  209. Chapter 18.32
  210. Chapter 18.33 — GENERAL PROVISIONS–SERVICE STATIONS
  211. Chapter 18.35 — GENERAL PROVISIONS–STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES RE…
  212. Chapter 18.37 — SIGNS
  213. Chapter 18.38 — GENERAL PROVISIONS—OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOAD…
  214. Chapter 18.39
  215. Chapter 18.41 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
  216. Chapter 18.42
  217. Chapter 18.43 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS THEREFROM
  218. Chapter 18.45 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  219. Chapter 18.46
  220. Chapter 18.47 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
  221. Chapter 18.48
  222. Chapter 18.49 — VALIDITY AND SEPARABILITY
  223. Chapter 18.50 — BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
  224. Chapter 18.52 — SPECIFIC PLAN
  225. Chapter 18.53
  226. Chapter 18.55 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  227. Chapter 18.56 — CHILD CARE HOMES AND CENTERS
  228. Chapter 18.57 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY REGULATIONS
  229. Chapter 18.58 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE
  230. Chapter 18.59 — BOARDING HOUSES AND GROUP HOMES
  231. Chapter 18.60 — REGULATION OF RECYCLING FACILITIES
  232. Chapter 18.61 — COMMERCIAL TRANSITION OVERLAY (CTO) ZONE
  233. Chapter 18.62 — PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT ZONE
  234. Chapter 18.63 — HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT ZONE
  235. Chapter 18.65 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS
  236. Chapter 18.66 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS[9 ]
  237. Chapter 18.67
  238. Chapter 18.68 — ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS
  239. Chapter 18.69 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
  240. Chapter 18.70 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM
  241. Title 19
  242. Chapter 19.04 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  243. Chapter 19.04 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  244. Title 20
  245. Chapter 20.30 — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PROCESS
  246. Chapter 20.05 — PURPOSE
  247. Chapter 20.10 — DEFINITIONS
  248. Chapter 20.15 — LANDMARKS
  249. Chapter 20.20 — POINT OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
  250. Chapter 20.30 — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PROCESS
  251. Chapter 20.35 — PRESERVATION INCENTIVES
  252. Chapter 20.40 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
  253. Chapter 20.45 — SEVERABILITY
  254. Chapter 20.50 — EQUESTRIAN HISTORIC DISTRICT
  255. Title SR
  256. § SR.010. General Provisions.
  257. § SR.020. Administration and Personnel.
  258. § SR.030. Revenue and Finance.
  259. § SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
  260. § SR.050. Animals.
  261. § SR.060. Health and Safety.
  262. § SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
  263. § SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
  264. § SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
  265. § SR.100. Public Services.
  266. § SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
  267. § SR.120. Subdivisions.
  268. § SR.140. Environment.
  269. Title OL

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