Skip to content

Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 18 — ZONING

Rialto Municipal Code Ch. 18.46 D Architectural Design Zone

Rialto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rialto

Cite as: Rialto Municipal Code Chapter 18.46 · Text as of 2026-10-04

18.46.010 - Regulations established.

Land classification in a D zone shall also be classified in another zone. The regulations established by this chapter apply in the D, architectural design zone, unless otherwise provided by this title.

(1965 code Title XII, Ch. 22, § 1)

Exceptions & meaning →

18.46.020 - Procedure.

In order that buildings, structures, signs, and landscaping will be in harmony with other structures and improvements in the area or with the master plan and not of obnoxious, undesirable, or unsightly appearance, no change of existing use of a building or grounds shall be made, nor shall any buildings or structure be constructed, altered, or removed until a detailed plan for the work proposed to be done has been submitted to the planning commission for approval In reviewing the proposal the commission gives consideration to the following:

A. Site plan, particularly the relationship to the existing buildings and structures in the general vicinity and area or proposed by the master plan;

B. Building height, bulk, area, and design,

C. Location and adequacy of loading and automobile parking area,

D. Landscaped areas;

E. Setback distances from all property lines;

F. Size, type and location of signs.

In case the applicant is not satisfied with the action of the commission he/she may within thirty days after such action, appeal in writing to the city council. The council holds a public hearing on the appeal and renders its decision thereon within thirty days after the filing thereof.

(Ord. 1234 (part), 1995: 1965 code, Title XII, Ch. 22, § 2)

Exceptions & meaning →

Explained in plain English

Rialto guides that cite this page.

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸Contents — Rialto Municipal Code

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.