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Title 17 — Development Code

Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Ch. 17.136 Land Use Standards

Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rancho Cucamonga

Cite as: Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 17.136.010. Purpose and Applicability.

A. This chapter establishes the land uses allowed in each form-based zone and any specific use standards necessary to implement walkable places.

B. The standards in article V (Specific Use Requirements) apply to uses allowed in this chapter.

C. Land uses are defined in chapter 17.32 (Allowed Use Descriptions).

D. The use regulations in section 17.130.040 (Ground Floor Use Requirements) supersede the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

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§ 17.136.020. Allowed Land Uses.

A. Allowed Uses. Table 17.136.020-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Form-Based Zones) identifies the allowed land uses and corresponding permit and entitlement requirements in the form-based zones.

B. Permit Requirements. A land use is either allowed by right, allowed through issuance of a conditional use permit, or not permitted. In addition to the requirements for planning permits or entitlements listed herein, other permits and entitlements may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning permits or entitlements identified in Table 17.136.020-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Form-Based Zones) include:

  1. Permitted (P). A land use shown with a "P" indicates that the land use is permitted by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards) as well as state and federal law.

  2. Minor Use Permit (M). A land use shown with an "M" indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zone upon issuance of a minor use permit from the designated approving authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards) as well as state and federal law.

  3. Conditionally permitted (C). A land use shown with a "C" indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zone upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated approving authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards) as well as state and federal law.

  4. Not permitted (N). A land use shown with an "N" is not allowed in the applicable zone. Additionally, uses not shown in the table are not permitted, except as otherwise provided in this title.

C. A project that includes two or more categories of land use in the same building or on the same site is subject to the highest permit level required for any individual use or single component of the project.

D. Regulations in section 17.30.020 (Classification of Land Uses) apply to this chapter.

TABLE 17.136. 020- 1 ALLOWED LAND USES IN FORM - BASED ZONES Key

P Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
C Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit
M Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit Minor Use Permit
N Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
Land Use Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone Form-Based Zone
Land Use NE-2 NG3L NG3 CE1 CE1- SWC ME1 ME2 CO1 CO2 CE2L CE2
Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P P P
Adult Day Care Home M M M M M M M M M P P
Caretaker Housing P P C C C P P C C P P
Dwelling, Multi-Family [1] N P P P P P P P P P P
Dwelling, Single-Family P N N N N N N N N N N
Dwelling, Two-Family P P P P P N N N N N N
Emergency Shelter N N N C C P P P N N N
Family Day Care Home P P P P P P P P P P P
Group Residential N P C C C N C P P P P
Home Experience Sharing N N N N N N N N N N N
Home Occupation [2] P P P P P P P P P P P
Live-Work Facility N P P P P P P P P P P
Residential Care Facility N P P P P P P P P P P
Residential Care Home P P P P P P P P P P P
Single-Room Occupancy Facility N N N N N N N N P P P
Supportive Housing P P P P P P P P P P P
Transitional Housing P P P P P P P P P P P
Low Barrier Navigation Center N P P P P P P P P P P
Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses
Animal Keeping [3] M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P M/P
Microscale Agriculture N N M M M M M M M M M
Recreation, Resource Preservation, Open Space, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly Use N M M M M M M M M M M
Community Center/Civic Use N N M M M M M M M M M
Community Garden P P P N N N N N N N N
Convention Center N N N M M M M M M N M
Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Facility N N N P P M M P P M P
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility—Large N M C M M M M M M M M
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility—Small N P P M M P P P P P P
Library and Museum N P P P P P P P P P P
Outdoor Commercial Recreation N C M M M M M M M C C
Park and Public Plaza P P P P P P P P P P P
Public Safety Facility M M M M M M M M M M M
School, Academic (Private) M M M M M M M M M M M
School, Academic (Public) P P P P P P P P P P P
School, College/University (Private) N M M M M M M M M M M
School, College/University (Public) N M M M M M M M M M M
Schools, Specialized Education and Training/Studio N M M M M M M M M M M
Theaters and Auditoriums N N N N N M M M P M P
Tutoring Center—Large N N M M M M M M M M M
Tutoring Center—Small N P P P P P P P P P P
P Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Utility, Transportation, Public Facility, and Communication Uses
Broadcasting and Recording Studios N N N N N P P P P M M
Park and Ride Facility N N N N N M M M N N N
Parking Facility N N C C C C C C C N N
Transit Facility N N N N N C C C C C C
Utility Facility and Infrastructure—Pipelines [4] P P P P P P P P P P P
Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses Service and Office Uses
Adult Day Care Facility N M M N N M M M N M M
Ambulance Service N M M M M M M M N N N
Animal Sales and Grooming N P P P P P P P P P P
Banks and Financial Services N P P P P P P P P P P
Business Support Services N P P P P P P P P P P
Check Cashing Business [5] N N N N N P P P P N N
Child Day Care Facility/Center [12] M/N M M P P M M M M M P
Hotel N N N M M M M M M M M
Kennel, Commercial N N N N N N N M M N N
Maintenance and Repair, Small Equipment N N N N N N P P P N N
Massage Establishment [7] N P P P P P P P P P P
Massage Establishment, Ancillary [7] N P P P P P P P P P P
Medical Services, Extended Care N N N N N P P P M M M
Medical Services, General N P P P P P P P P P P
Medical Services, Hospitals N N N C C C C M M C C
Mortuary/Funeral Home N N M N N M M M N N N
Office, Business and Professional N P P P P P P P P P P
Office, Accessory N P P P P P P P P P P
Pawnshop [5] N N N N N N N M M N N
Personal Services M P P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo Shop [5] N N N N N N N M M M M
Veterinary Facility N P P M M M M P M M M
Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses Retail Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Sales N C M M M M M M M M M
Bar/Nightclub N C M M M M M M M C M
Consignment Store N M M M M M M M M M M
Convenience Store N P P P P P P P P N P
Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales and Service [6] N C C N N N N C[8] C[8] N N
EV Showroom and Indoor Sales N C C P P M M P P P P
EV Showroom and Outdoor Sales N N N C C C P P P C P
Feed and Tack Store N N P N N N N N N N N
Garden Center/Plant Nursery N C P P P P P P P C P
Grocery Store/Supermarket M P P P P P P P P P P
Hookah Shop N N N N N N N M M M M
Home Improvement Supply Store N C P P P P P P P P P
Liquor Store N M M M M M M M M M M
Mobile Food Vehicles N P P P P P P P P P P
Restaurant, No Liquor Service M P P P P P P P P P P
Restaurant, Beer and Wine M P P P P P P P P P P
Restaurant, Full Liquor Service C M M M M M M M M M M
Retail, Accessory P P P P P P P P P P P
Retail, General M P P P P P P P P P P
Retail, Warehouse Club N N N N N N P P P N N
Secondhand Dealer N P P N N N N P N P P
Smoke Shop [5] N N N N N N N M M M M
Thrift Store [5] N P P P P P P P P N P
Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Auto Parts Sales N C N N N N N C C N N
Automobile Service Stations N C N N N C C C C N N
Car Washing and Detailing N C N N N N C C N N N
Electric Vehicle Service Station with Lounge (9) N M N N N M M M M N N
Vehicle Services, Minor N M M N M M M N N N N
Vehicle Services, Major N N N N M (10) N N N N N N
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses [11]
Maker Space/Accessory Maker Space N N N N N M P M M N N
Manufacturing, Custom N N N N N C P N N N N
Manufacturing, Food Processing N N N N N N C N N N N
Manufacturing, Green Technology N N N N N C P N N N N
Manufacturing, Light—Small N N N N N M P N N N N
Manufacturing, Light—Large N N N N N N C N N N N
Microbrewery N N N M N M M M M N N
Printing and Publishing N N N N N N C N N N N
Research and Development N N N N N P P N N N N

Notes

1 See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 . See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040 .
2 See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 . See additional regulations for home occupations in chapter 17.92 .
3 See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 . See additional regulations for animal keeping in chapter 17.88 .
4 Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit.
5 See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 . See additional regulations for special regulated uses in chapter 17.102 .
6 See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 . See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in chapter 17.90 .
7 Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 . Massage establishment permit required. See additional regulations for massage establishments in chapter 5.18 .
8 Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan.
9 Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan. Allowed with a minor use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as defined in the general plan.
10 MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone. MUP granted only for existing businesses within existing structures in operation prior to October 2023. Applies solely to CE1-SWC subzone.
11 See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 . See additional regulations for industrial uses in section 17.48.050 .
12 A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit. A child day care facility/center use may be permitted as an accessory use to an approved assembly use within the NE2 zone with a minor use permit.

(Ord. No. 1009 § 4, 2022; Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022; Ord. No. 1015 § 3, 2023; Ord. No. 1017 § 15, 2023; Ord. No. 1023, 1/17/2024; Ord. No. 1056, 6/3/2026; Ord. No. 1057, 7/15/2026)

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