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Project #: DRC2023-00131
Project Name: Avignon Reserve
Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Location: 8626 Arrow Rte - 020720124-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. The Tentative Tract Map authorizes the applicant to merge three existing lots into one lot totaling 1.2
acres and subdivided into 18 lots for the purpose of a condominium project located at 8626, 8642, and
8644 Arrow Route, APNs 0207-201-24, 0207-201-10, and 0207-201- 11.
2. The Design Review Permit authorizes the applicant to construct 18 new multi -family dwellings with
attached garages in conjunction with Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20775.
3.Prior to occupancy for each dwelling unit, a Planning final inspection is required. All on -site and off-site
development and landscaping shall be installed prior to requesting a final inspection.
Standard Conditions of Approval
4. The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the
approved activity.
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Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials,
officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, those City agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials and instrumentalities thereof (collectively “Indemnitees”), from any
and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether
legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolutions
procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures)
(collectively “Actions”), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set
aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and /or any of its
officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including
actions approved by the voters of the City), for or concerning the project, whether such actions are
brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Planning and Zoning Law, the
Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or
local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a competent jurisdiction. This
indemnification provision expressly includes losses, judgments, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, attorneys’ fees or court costs) in any manner arising out of or incident to this approval, the
Planning Director’s actions, the Planning Commission’s actions, and/or the City Council’s actions,
related entitlements, or the City’s environmental review thereof. The Applicant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in any such suit ,
action, or other legal proceeding. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve ,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and
that the applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by
the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Action brought and
City shall cooperate with applicant in the defense of the Action. In the event such a legal action is filed
challenging the City’s determinations herein or the issuance of the approval, the City shall estimate its
expenses for the litigation. The Applicant shall deposit said amount with the City or, at the discretion of
the City, enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they become due.
6.Approval of Tentative Tract No. 20775 is granted subject to the approval of the Planning Commission.
7.Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for
information only to all parties involved in the construction /grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
8. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption
fee in the amount of $50.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors
and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing or within 5 days of the date
of project approval.
9. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within
2 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
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Location: 8626 Arrow Rte - 020720124-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
10.This project is subject to public art requirement outlined in Chapter 17.124 of the Development Code.
Prior to the issuance of building permits (for grading or construction), the applicant shall inform the
Planning Department of their choice to install public art, donate art or select the in -lieu option as outlined
in 17.124.020.D.
If the project developer chooses to pay the in-lieu fee, the in-lieu art fee will be invoiced on the building
permit by the City and shall be paid by the applicant prior to building permit issuance.
If the project developer chooses to install art, they shall submit, during the plan check process, an
application for the art work that will be installed on the project site that contains information applicable to
the art work in addition to any other information as may be required by the City to adequately evaluate
the proposed the art work in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.124.
If the project developer chooses to donate art, applications for art work donated to the City shall be
subject to review by the Public Art Committee which shall make a recommendation whether the
proposed donation is consistent with Chapter 17.124 and final acceptance by the City Council.
No final approval, such as a final inspection or the a issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, for any
development project (or if a multi-phased project, the final phase of a development project) that is
subject to this requirement shall occur unless the public art requirement has been fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
11.This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3
years from the date of the approval.
12.Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other
applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and /or Master Plans in effect at
the time of Building Permit issuance.
13.All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including
proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards, the
Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards.
14. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the Homeowners'
Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Services Department and the
City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the issuance of Building
Permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the City Engineer. The
Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Department a list of the name and address of
their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever said information changes.
15. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for
Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to, public
notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction
activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
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Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
16. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site
Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading
on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code
regulations.
17.All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located
out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry
walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
18.All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner ,
homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance
shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved
prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
19.A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Director and Police Department (909-477-2800) prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
20.Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and State
Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show
compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to
occupancy.
21.All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building,
etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has
commenced, whichever comes first.
22.Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of
Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
23. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
24. Street names shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map
25.Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the
number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
26.If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick -up shall be for individual units with all
receptacles shielded from public view.
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Location: 8626 Arrow Rte - 020720124-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
27.For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for the
continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the
public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in
healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any
damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of
damage.
28.Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
accordance with the Development Code Section 17.80.050, and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown
on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist 's recommendations
regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
29.Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development Code.
This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
30.A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the
case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for
Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the development or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development occurring in the Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction
Services.
31.Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right -of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
32. A minimum of 45 trees per gross acre, comprised of the following sizes, shall be provided within the
project: 10 percent - 36-inch box or larger, 10 percent - 24-inch box or larger, and 80 percent - 15-gallon.
33. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the
required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Services Department.
34.Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and approval
prior to issuance of Building Permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth characteristics
of the selected tree species.
35. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per
30 linear feet of building.
36.All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design
shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
37. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient
landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
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Project Name: Avignon Reserve
Location: 8626 Arrow Rte - 020720124-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1.(Final Map) The project Final Map shall meet the Subdivision Map Act, City Development Codes, and
Conditions of Approval requirements. The Final Map shall be approved and recorded with the San
Bernardino County Recorders Office prior to issuance of Building Permits .
2. Development Impact Fees Due Prior to Building Permit Issuance:
(Subject to Change / Periodic Increases - Refer to current fee schedule to determine current amounts)
3. Per Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96:
All developments, except those contained in section 7 and others specifically waived by the Planning
Commission, shall be responsible for undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines including the
removal the related supporting poles adjacent to and within the limits of a development as follows:
1. Lines on the project side of the street.
a.Said lines shall be undergrounded at the developers expense.
b.In those circumstances where the Planning Commission decides that undergrounding is impractical
at present for such reasons as short length of undergrounding (less than 300 feet and not
undergrounded adjacent), a heavy concentration of services to other users, disruption to existing
improvements, etc., the Developer shall pay an in-lieu fee for the full amount per Section 6.
c.The developer shall be eligible for reimbursement of one-half the cost of undergrounding from future
developments as they occur on opposite sides of the street.
2. Lines on the opposite of the street from the project: The Developer shall pay a fee to the City for
one-half the amount per Section 6.
3. Lines on both sides of the street: The Developer shall comply with Section 1 above and be eligible for
reimbursement or pay additional fees so that he bears a total expense equivalent to one -half the total
cost of undergrounding the lines on both sides of the street.
Standard Conditions of Approval
4.Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street
centerline):
50 total feet on Arrow Route
5.All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the final
map.
6.Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC &Rs or by deeds
and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of Building Permits, where no
map is involved.
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Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
7. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint maintenance
of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or deeds and shall be
recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
8. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be
installed as required by the City Engineer.
9. ** CD Information Required Prior to Sign-Off for Building Permit
Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion
Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion
Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction and
demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Applicant
must identify if they are self-hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building permit. Proof of
diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60 days following the
completion of the construction and / or demolition project.
Contact Marissa Ostos, Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information.
Instructions and forms are available at the City's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall / Engineering /
Environmental Programs / Construction & Demolition Diversion Program.
10. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right of way:
City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD)
11. A signed consent and waiver form to join Landscape Maintenance District 1 (LMD 1), form shall be filed
with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or issuance of Building Permits
whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
This parcel is required to be annexed into CFD 2022-01 district (Street Lighting Services) to finance the
maintenance and services of streetlights, traffic lights, and appurtenant facilities. This condition needs to
be completed before the Final Map approval or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Any
annexation cost shall be borne by the developer. To start the annexation process, please contact Kelly
Guerra at 909-774-2582
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
12. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name: Arrow Route
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pvmt
Side-walk
Drive Appr.
Street Trees
Bike Lane
Notes: (a) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check.
13. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future
signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public
and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits ,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit
shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Notes:
a. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate
detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be
provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the
construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to
City Standards, except for single-family residential lots.
c. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check.
14. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted
policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including
driveways.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
15. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement
plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: “Street
trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Title Sheet (typically Sheet 1).” Where public
landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape
improvement plans.
Street Name
Botanical Name
Common Name
Min. Grow Space
Spacing
Size
Qty.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City
inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as
determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department.
Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
16. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
17. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric
power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements
shall be provided as required.
18. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga
Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental
Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required
prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been
issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior
to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects.
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Combustible construction materials, including combustible roofing materials, are prohibited from being
onsite prior to a water supply system in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-10 being provided in
accordance with Fire District Standard 33-1. Copies of the Standards have been uploaded to the
Documents section of this project in the Online Permit Center.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. Plans for the private, onsite fire underground water infrastructure are required to be submitted
separately and issued a separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the
Fire District.
3. Plans for the public, offsite fire underground water infrastructure are required to be submitted separately
and issued a separate permit. Plans are required to be submitted prior to or concurrently with the plans
submitted to the Water District. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the Fire
District.
4. Plans for the automatic fire sprinkler system are required to be submitted separately and issued a
separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the Fire District.
5. Plans for the temporary emergency vehicle access and/or hydrants are required to be submitted
separately and issued a separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the
Fire District.
6. Fire sprinklers are required to be installed in accordance with Fire District Standard 9-3. The Standard
has been uploaded to the Documents section.
7. Gates installed across a residential emergency vehicle access road (fire lane) are required to be in
accordance with Standard 5-3. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
8. Coordinate landscaping with the roof access ladder points and address signage. Landscaping cannot
obstruct roof access or clear visibility of address signage from time of installation to maturity of the
shrubs and trees.
9. Due to the type of construction, construction materials, the floor area of the project, and known risks
associated with projects of this nature, a Fire Protection and Site Safety plan is recommended for this
project. Fire District Standard 33-3 provides the elements of a Fire Prevention and Site Safety plan .
The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
10. The most current versions of the Fire District's Standards can be found at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/86zjfacfxqh8oeo/AABYEQ81w5vL7WZ7e1zBiu25a?dl=0
11. Fire apparatus access roads and emergency vehicle access is required to be identified with signs
and/or other approved makings in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-1. A copy of the Standard
has been uploaded to the Documents section.
12. Street address and building identification signage for multi -unit residential buildings are required to be
in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-7. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents
section.
13. Temporary fire apparatus access (fire lanes) and temporary fire hydrants, if needed, are required to be
in accordance with Fire District Standard 33-2. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents
section.
14. The new connection to the public water main requires the submittal of public, off -site fire underground
plans that conform to the standards of the water purveyor and Fire District Standard 5-10.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
15. Public and private fire service water mains, public and private hydrants, water control valves, fire
sprinkler risers, fire department connections (FDCs), and other fire protection water related devices and
equipment are required to be provided, designed, and installed in accordance with Fire District
Standard 5-10. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code
and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The
Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual
Grading and Drainage Plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform
such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall
implement design recommendations per said report.
3. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
4. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and
for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by
a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
5. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust
control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be
located outside of the public right of way.
6. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for
review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading and
Drainage Plan/Permit.
7. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on -site construction where possible,
and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
8. Prior to the issuance of a grading plan for multi-family projects, the private streets and drive aisles within
multi-family developments shall include street plans as part of the Grading and Drainage Plan set. The
private street plan view shall show typical street sections. The private street profile view shall show the
private street/drive aisle centerline.
9. The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading agreement and bond
shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official.
10. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building
Code.
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Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
11. Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading
meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner/representative, the grading contractor and
the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a
pre-grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department
at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing
grading operations:
i) The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii) Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit;
iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit
Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be
prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate
Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format
provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
13. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California
Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan.
14. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the
engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP)
storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).
15. Reciprocal access easements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint maintenance
of all storm water quality structural/treatment devices and best management practices (BMP) as
provided for in the project’s Storm Water Quality Management Plan, shall be provided for by CC &R’s or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to the approval of the Water Quality Management Plan. Said CC &R’s
and/or deeds shall be included in the project site specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) document prior to approval of the WQMP document and recording of the Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan.
16. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan
document.
17. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) for
each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety
Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and /or approval of the
project-specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and
pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the
project-specific Water Quality Management Plan.
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Location: 8626 Arrow Rte - 020720124-0000
Project Type: Design Review
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18. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water
treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental
Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water
Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground
infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
19. A final project-specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the
Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s “Memorandum of
Storm Water Quality Management Plan” shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit or
any building permit.
20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management
plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of
concern as addressed in the in the final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At a
minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert filters
shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the “Inspection and Maintenance Responsibility
for Post Construction BMP” section of the final project-specific water quality management plan.
21. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project-Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall
include a completed copy of “Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet” located
in Appendix D “Section VII – Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety
Recommendations, …” of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer’s recommendations for
Appendix D, Table VII.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility Safety
Factors”.
22. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil
engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm Water
Treatment Devices As-Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.
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Project Name: Avignon Reserve
Location: 8626 Arrow Rte - 020720124-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
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Standard Conditions of Approval
23. GROUND WATER PROTECTION:
Prior to approval of the final project specific water quality management plan (WQMP), the WQMP
document shall meet the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board Order No .
R8-2010-0036 (NPDES No. CAS 618036), the San Bernardino County Municipal Separate Storm
Sewers Separation (MS4) Permit reads:
Section XI.D(Water Quality Management Plan Requirements).8(Groundwater Protection):
Treatment Control BMPs utilizing infiltration [exclusive of incidental infiltration and BMPs not designed to
primarily function as infiltration devices (such as grassy swales, detention basins, vegetated buffer
strips, constructed wetlands, etc.)] must comply with the following minimum requirements to protect
groundwater:
a. Use of structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of
ground water quality objectives.
b. Source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect groundwater
quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration should be evaluated prior
to infiltration.
c. Adequate pretreatment of runoff prior to infiltration shall be required in gas stations and large
commercial parking lots. (NOTE: The State Water Quality Control Board defines a large commercial
parking lot as ‘100,000 sq. ft. or more of commercial development to include parking lot (with 100 or
more vehicle traffics), OR, by means of 5,000sqft or more of allowable space designated for parking
purposes’).
d. Unless adequate pre-treatment of runoff is provided prior to infiltration structural infiltration treatment
BMPs must not be used for areas of industrial or light industrial activity {77}, areas subject to high
vehicular traffic (25,000 or more daily traffic); car washes; fleet storage areas; nurseries; or any other
high threat to water quality land uses or activities.
e. Class V injection wells or dry wells must not be placed in areas subject to vehicular {78} repair or
maintenance activities{79}, such as an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and used
car dealership, specialty repair shop (e.g., transmission and muffler repair shop) or any facility that does
any vehicular repair work.
f. Structural infiltration BMP treatment shall not be used at sites that are known to have soil and
groundwater contamination.
g. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall be located at least 100 feet horizontally from any water
supply wells.
h. The vertical distance from the bottom of any infiltration structural treatment BMP to the historic high
groundwater mark shall be at least 10-feet. Where the groundwater basins do not support beneficial
uses, this vertical distance criteria may be reduced, provided groundwater quality is maintained.
i. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause a nuisance or pollution as defined in Water
Code Section 13050.
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Project Name: Avignon Reserve
Location: 8626 Arrow Rte - 020720124-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
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Standard Conditions of Approval
24. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE –
Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.2 (Storm water
drainage and retention during construction) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards
Code:
Projects which disturb less than one (1) acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of
development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during
construction. In order to manage storm water drainage during construction, one or more of the following
measures shall be implemented to prevent flooding of adjacent property, prevent erosion and retain soil
runoff on the site.
1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site .
2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar
disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved by
the enforcing agency (City of Rancho Cucamonga).
3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance.
25. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE –
Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.3 (Grading
and Paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water
flows to keep water from entering building. Examples of methods to manage surface water include, but
are not limited to, the following:
1. Swales.
2. Water collection and disposal systems.
3. French drains.
4. Water retention gardens.
5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater
recharge.
Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path.