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Historic Preservation Commission
and
Planning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
March 25, 2026
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Boling
Vice Chairman Daniels
Commissioner Dopp
Commissioner Morales
Commissioner Diaz
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Planning/Historic Commission (“Planning
Commission”) on any Consent Calendar item or any item not listed on the agenda that is within the
Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction. The Planning Commission may not discuss any issue not included
on the agenda, but may set the matter for discussion during a subsequent meeting.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of February 25th, 2026. (No meeting was held on
March 11th, 2026.)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP – NEO & ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF MARK REYNOSO – A
request to subdivide an existing 63,360 square foot parcel into two parcels within the Very Low (VL)
Residential Zone, Hillside Overlay Zone, and Equestrian Overlay Zone, located at 5451 Moonstone
Avenue, generally located northeast of the intersection of Hillside Road and Moonstone Avenue; APN:
1061-251-32. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) as a Class 15 exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 – Minor Land Divisions
(SUBTPM20985). (Continued from February 25, 2026, HPC/PC meeting).
D2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP – DECLIFF PROPERTIES LLC –
A request to subdivide two existing lots totaling approximately 39.58 gross acres into five (5)
numbered lots and six (6) lettered lots. The project site is located within the Rural Hillside (R-H), Rural
Open Space (R-OS), and Rural Flood Control/Utility Corridor (R-FC/UC) regulating zones of the
Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP). The site is located north of DeCliff
Drive, east of Wardman Bullock Road, and west of Ambleside Place (APNs: 0226-061-68 and 0226-
061-69). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is consistent with
the Certified Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan EIR (SCH No. 2017091027), and
a compliance memorandum has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
(SUBTT20653).
E. GENERAL BUSINESS
E1. Consideration to Receive and File the General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element
Annual Progress Report for 2025.
F. DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
G. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. ADJOURNMENT
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your
position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may
present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience
should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
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impaired.
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As an alternative to participating in the meeting you may submit comments in writing to
Elizabeth.Thornhill@cityofrc.us by 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Written comments will be distributed
to the Commissioners and included in the record.
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are available at www.CityofRC.us.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission’s
decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeals filed must be in writing with the City Clerk’s
Office, state the reason for the appeal, and be accompanied by an appeal fee pursuant to the most adopted
fee schedule for all decisions for the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council).
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session.
I, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby
certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted Seventy-Two (72) hours prior to
the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California
and on the City's website.
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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission
Agenda
February 25, 2026
Draft Minutes
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 p.m.
The regular joint meeting of the Planning and Historic Preservation Commission was held on February 25,
2026. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Boling at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Planning Commission present: Chairman Boling, Commissioner Dopp, Commissioner Morales, and
Commissioner Diaz - Absent Vice Chairman Daniels.
Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director; Jared Knight,
Associate Planner; Haide Aguirre, Contract Planner; Miguel Sotomayer, Principal Engineer; Elizabeth
Thornhill, Executive Assistant.
B. Public Communications
Chairman Boling opened the public communications.
Ferdinand Detres Jr., a representative with the Small Business Administration, provided information
regarding disaster relief funding available to individuals impacted by a major emergency event.
Hearing no other comments from the public, Chairman Boling closed the public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026.
C2. Findings of General Plan Conformity for Real Property Disposition of Two Parcels Totaling
Approximately 0.339 Acres, Located at the Intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Red Hill Country Club
Drive; APN 207-112-05 and APN 207-112-24. This item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3).
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Morales; seconded by Commissioner Dopp to approve Consent Calendar
Items C1 through C2. Absent: Commissioner Daniels. Motion carried 4-1.
D. Public Hearings
D1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP – NEO & ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF MARK REYNOSO – A
request to subdivide an existing 76,782-square-foot parcel into two parcels within the Very Low (VL)
Residential Zone, Hillside Overlay Zone, and Equestrian Overlay Zone, located at 5451 Moonstone Avenue,
generally located northeast of the intersection of Hillside Road and Moonstone Avenue; APN: 1061-251-
32. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a
Class 15 exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 – Minor Land Divisions.
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Associate Planner Knight announced that due to discrepancies with the submitted plans, staff has
requested that the item be continued to the March 25, 2026, Planning Commissiong meeting.
th Planning Commission meeting and the public hearing will remain open until then.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Commissioner Diaz to continue this item to March
25, 2026. Absent: Commissioner Daniels. Motion carried 4-1.
D2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND MAJOR DESIGN REVIEW – VINEYARD CROSSING
DEVELOPMENT (NH ETIWANDA, LLC NEWBRIDGE HOMES) – A request to merge six undeveloped
lots totaling 9.37 gross acres into two lots and construct a mixed-use development with 180 residential
units, including 5 percent (5%) very low-income housing pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law, on
approximately 8.69-gross acres (Lot 1) and 8,100 square feet of commercial space on approximately
Highway safety
Traffic concerns
School capacity
Design not compatible with area
Noise
Pollution
Density
Children safety
Narrow sidewalks
Sidewalks match those east and west of the site, creating a consistent streetscape along the frontage.
Traffic impact was created one week ago showing no traffic impact.
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For the record, it is noted that the following correspondence was received after the preparation of the agenda
packet. The actual correspondence should be referenced for complete details:
Email from Sandra Sosa expressing support for the project.
Email from Connie Lee expressing concerns regarding traffic safety, overdevelopment, infrastructure
Email from Dylan Casey, Cal HDF Director, reminding the city of its obligation to comply with State laws
Email from Sandeep Sehgal expressing opposition of the proposed development due to increased
Email from Mr. Sun opposing the proposed development due to traffic gridlock, Hospital capacity
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Applicant confirmed that each unit includes a two-car garage.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz; seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adopt Resolutions 2026-006,
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20790 and Major Design Review DRC2024-00429 with the modified Conditions
of Approval and adding Parking Management Plan condition. Absent: Commissioner Daniels. Motion
carried 4-1.
E. Director Announcements
th and that the
Commission will reconvene on March 25th.
F. Commission Announcements - None
H. Adjournment
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Diaz to adjourn the meeting.
Hearing no objections, Chairman Boling adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
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DATE:March 25, 2026
TO:Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director
INITIATED BY:Jared Knight, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP – NEO & ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF
MARK REYNOSO – A request to subdivide an existing 63,360 square foot
parcel into two parcels within the Very Low (VL) Residential Zone, Hillside
Overlay Zone, and Equestrian Overlay Zone, located at 5451 Moonstone
Avenue, generally located northeast of the intersection of Hillside Road and
Moonstone Avenue; APN: 1061-251-32. This item is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a
Class 15 exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 – Minor Land
Divisions (SUBTPM20985). (Continued from February 25, 2026, HPC/PC
meeting).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026-007 for the approval
of Tentative Parcel Map 20985 subject to the attached conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed subdivision was originally considered at the October 22nd, 2025, Planning
Commission meeting. Due to the irregular shape of the proposed new parcels, the Planning
Commission voted to continue the item, and instructed staff and the applicants to modify the
proposed subdivision to create more standard lots.
After working with the applicant, staff scheduled the item to be heard at the February 25th, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting. However, on February 19th, following the publication of the
Planning Commission agenda, a significant discrepancy in the size of the project area on the
proposed Tentative Parcel Map was found. At the February 25th, 2026 Planning Commission
Meeting, staff requested that the item be continued to the March 25th, 2026 planning commission
meeting to correct this discrepancy, and the Planning Commission voted to grant the continuance
to the specified date.
The 63,360 square foot project site is an irregularly shaped and oversized lot. The project site is
currently developed with an existing single-family residence. The site is generally located to the
northeast of the intersection of Moonstone Avenue and Hillside Road. An aerial view of the project
site is provided in Figure 1.
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Figure 1 - Aerial View of Site
The existing land uses, along with the General Plan and Zoning designations, for the subject site
and adjacent properties are provided in the following table:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
North Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
West Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
South Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
East Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
*Hillside and Equestrian Overlay Zones
ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes subdividing project site into two parcels for the purpose of residential
development. Hereafter, the proposed new parcels are referred to as Parcel 1 and Parcel 2.
Parcel 1 encompasses the northeastern portion of the property and totals 43,359 square feet.
Parcel 2 encompasses the southwestern portion of the property and totals 20,000 square feet in
size. The proposed subdivision is shown in Figure 2.
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Figure 2 – Proposed Subdivision
Each parcel will have dedicated street access from Moonstone Avenue near the northwest corner
of the property. Although the proposed subdivision would result in two irregularly shaped parcels,
both parcels comply with the development standards for the Very Low (VL) residential Zone as
described in the table below.
Development Standard Requirement Proposed Lots Analysis
Parcel 1 – 43,360 sq ft CompliantMinimum Lot Area 20,000 sq ft Parcel 2 – 20,000 sq ft Compliant
Minimum Lot Area (Net Average)22,500 sq ft 31,680 sq ft Compliant
Parcel 1 – 90 ft CompliantMinimum Lot Width 90 ft Parcel 2 – 142 ft Compliant
Parcel 1 – 310 ft CompliantMinimum Lot Depth 200 ft Parcel 2 – 215 ft Compliant
Minimum Frontage (Flag Lot)30 ft Parcel 1 – 30 ft Compliant
Minimum Frontage 50 ft Parcel 2 – 142 ft Compliant
The applicant has submitted separate development applications for two single-family residences
to be developed on the newly created lots. The subject application is for the subdivision only, and
the development package for the proposed single-family residences is currently under review by
staff. Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.16.130(B)(2), residential development involving
four or fewer dwelling units requires an approved Minor Design Review. Pursuant to Development
Code Section 17.16.130(C)(2), the approving authority for Minor Design Review applications is
the Planning Director. The existing residence is proposed to be demolished as part of the
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proposed future residential development.
th, 2026 Planning
Commission meeting. The item was advertised with a regular legal advertisement in the Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper on February 13th, notices were mailed to 48 owners within a 660-
foot radius of the project site on February 10th, and the property was also posted with physical
notices on February 10th.
th, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, it was announced that the item
would be continued to the regular Planning Commission meeting on March 25th, 2026, with the
public comment period to be left open until that date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
EXHIBITS:
nd, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting
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EXHIBIT A
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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission
Agenda
October 22, 2025
Final Minutes
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 p.m.
The regular joint meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission was held on
October 22, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Morales at 7:00 p.m.
A.Roll Call
Planning Commission present: Chairman Morales, Vice Chairman Boling, Commissioner Dopp,
Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz.
Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director; Sean
McPherson, Principal Planner; Miguel Sotomayor, Principal Engineer; Stacy Lee, Assistant Planner;
Aracely Estrada, Management Analyst; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant.
B.Public Communications
Chairman Morales opened the public communications.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public communications.
C.Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2025.
Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Daniels. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
D.Public Hearings
D1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP -ROBERT TOBIN ON BEHALF OF ADRIAN BUIGUES-A request to
subdivide an existing 19,252-square-foot parcel into two parcels within the Low (L) Residential Zone,
located at 9817 Base Line Road; APN: 1077-011-02. This item is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 15 exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section
15315 -Minor Land Divisions (SUBTPM20935).
Assistant Planner Lee provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
Applicant Robert Tobin, along with Architect Doug Andresen were present and available to answer questions.
They stated that they did not receive the Conditions of Approval.
Planning Director Nakamura stated that the Conditions of Approval, along with the Staff Report, was sent to the
applicant via email, and was posted on the website on Thursday, October 16th .
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Vice Chairman Boling reiterated that the applicant had been given the opportunity to review the Conditions of
Approval provided by staff and therefore had ample time to do so.
Planning Director Nakamura confirmed.
Commissioner Daniels suggested to allow the applicant a few minutes to look over a hard copy of the Conditions
of Approval while the Commission deliberates.
Applicant Tobin, along with Architect Andresen reviewed the documents.
Commissioner Daniels stated that he had spoken with the City Engineer regarding the ingress and egress
easement on Parcel 2. He noted that he had not realized the easement was intended for Parcel 1, ensuring that
any future development on that parcel would access London Avenue rather than Base Line Road. He
commented that this was an excellent addition to the map.
Vice Chairman Boling stated that in the Conditions of Approval, number 7, Subsection 1, the Engineering
Services Department requires the applicant to provide fiber optic conduit along Base Line Road. He further
stated that Subsection 2 requires the same along London Avenue and inquired about the rationale for this
requirement, given that London Avenue is a small residential cul-de-sac. He asked to explain how this aligns
with the City's Master Plan for fiber optics.
Principal Engineer Sotomayor explained that it is the City's requirement for developers to install fiber optic
conduit along project frontages to support future connectivity. He added that the City's long-term goal is to
have fiber installed citywide.
Vice Chairman Boling expressed appreciation to the applicant for preparing the proposed parcel map noting that
it aligns the subject site with the General Plan and zoning for future use. He added that while it may not reflect
the current use, it appropriately prepares the site for future development while respecting the long-term operation
of Parcel 1 as a valued community asset, the Child Care Center. He asked staff to confirm that the Child Care
Center would be permitted to continue operating as legal nonconforming use, provided that operations are not
discontinued for an extended period of time.
Assistant Planner Lee confirmed.
Chairman Morales re-opened the public hearing to allow the applicant an opportunity to respond after
reviewing the Conditions of Approval.
Applicant Tobin stated that they had reviewed the Conditions of Approval, found them to be standard, and had
no objections. He apologized for the earlier confusion.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adopt Resolution 2025-038
approving Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM20935. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
D2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP -JACLYN MCDOWELL ON BEHALF OF MARK REYNOSO -A request
to subdivide an existing 76,782-square-foot parcel into two parcels within the Very Low (VL) Residential
Zone, Hillside Overlay Zone, and Equestrian Overlay Zone, located at 5451 Moonstone Avenue; APN:
1061-251-32. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
as a Class 15 exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 -Minor Land Divisions (SUBTPM20985).
Assistant Planner Lee provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) and noted that a few typographical
errors had been identified in the Staff Report and draft Resolution; corrections were made, and red-lined copies
were provided on the dais. Corrections in the Proposed Lots; changed Parcel 1 from 21,926 sq. ft. to 54,855
sq. ft., and Parcel 2 from 54,855 sq. ft. to 21,926 sq. ft.
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Commissioner Dopp inquired about Parcel 2 on the east end of the lot, nothing that the staff report lists the
minimum lot width as 142 feet and 383 feet, though it appears to be approximately 9-10 feet. He asked how
the measurement was calculated and how it complies with applicable standards.
Assistant Planner Lee responded that staff had expressed similar concerns. However, she noted that there are
no objective findings to recommend denial, as the subdivision meets the development standards required for
the underlying zone. She added that the measurements are based on definitions of lot depth and lot width as
outlined in the Development Code.
Commissioner Daniels stated that the Government Code allows denial of subdivisions based on issues of public
health or safety, referencing Section 66474, which provides legal grounds for denial if a project poses serious
health problems. He noted that while the subdivision is consistent with the City's General Plan and zoning, be
believes the proposed layout of the two parcels is poor. He expressed concern that the flag portion of the lot
may not be properly maintained and could become an eyesore to the community. He then sought assistance
from legal counsel.
Assistant City Attorney Young responded that she is not sure we can correlate a bad design to a health problem.
She said we would need a bit more facts, such as studies to back up a denial based on a health issue.
Commissioner Daniels stated that the proposed design creates an untenable situation with the long, narrow flag
portion of the lot and the adjoining areas to the west. He commented that the configuration appears to serve no
purpose other than to meet the minimum lot size requirements.
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
The applicant explained that the lot's angled design is due to the existing contours of the site. He noted that an
existing driveway and a grove of mature trees along that driveway influenced the layout, as they wished to
preserve the trees.
He stated that one of the requirements is that the lot must extend completely through the site and connect to
both sides. He explained that, although that portion of the lot is not necessary, it was included to meet site
requirements. He added that the intent is to divide the property, so the back house and pool remain, with plans
to rebuild the house and resurface the pool.
The following individuals spoke in opposition of the project: Larry Weidinger, Gary Drejdan, Maureen
Malady-Myers.
The comments included the following concerns:
• Privacy
• Health hazard
• Mountain view
• Wall height
• Habitat area
• Septic
• Bridle trail around property
The applicant provided an explanation on the following:
• Trees -The grove of mature pine trees will be left alone.
• Septic -Septic will be done by professional engineers.
• Height and placement of the building -They are abiding by all code standards.
• Bridle Trail -Will be addressed during planning.
Commissioner Dopp stated that there is a gate at the rear of Parcel 2 and inquired whether the future
property owner would be responsible for maintaining the area. He expressed concern that, while there is
an intent to preserve the existing trees, lack of proper maintenance could pose a public health and safety
risk, particularly related to wildfires.
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Applicant confirmed and indicated maintaining the area it is something that can be added to the Conditions
of Approval.
Hearing no other comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed public hearing.
Commissioner Dopp asked staff to clarify the requirement for property lines to extend from the front to the
back of the site. He referenced the applicant's statement that the lot was designed to reach the east end
of the parcel to satisfy a city code requirement and requested confirmation as to whether such a provision
exists in the regulations.
Planning Director Nakamura responded that staff would review the subdivision ordinance during
deliberations, noting that the cited requirement is not one she is familiar with. She clarified that the current
application pertains solely to the lot split and is unrelated to any future approval of the house design, which
would be addressed separately through the entitlement process. She emphasized that today's focus is on
the subdivision of the two lots.
Commissioner Dopp stated that he finds it difficult to support a parcel with such an irregular shape due to
potential management and liability concerns. He commended that a large portion of the parcel appears
unviable as a standalone property. While acknowledging that this is not sufficient grounds for denial, he
expressed discomfort with the configuration.
Commissioner Daniels concurred with Commissioner Dopp. He also stated he would like to see the rear
flag portion combined with Parcel 1. He explained that as a Commission, part of their responsibility is to
try to make good planning and have parcels that makes sense. With that in mind, he is uncomfortable
approving this because he believes it is a terrible design, especially after seeing the amount of land
available in Parcel 1 .
Commissioner Diaz and Vice Chairman Boling concurred.
Planning Director Nakamura suggested re-opening the public hearing to allow the applicant to return and
clarify which concerns they are willing or unwilling to address. She said that she was unable to identify any
provision in the subdivision ordinance requiring the east-west lot configuration but stated that staff would
further review and examine the matter. Regarding variances, she explained that they may be granted for
development standards outlined in Title 17. Therefore, if a variance related to lot standards were
necessary, it could be considered. In response to concerns about the existing trees, she explained that all
departments will review the site once a development application is submitted. If the property is located
within a high fire hazard zone, there may be requirements for the removal of certain trees and the replanting
of fire-adaptive trees as part of the new development.
Chairman Morales reopened the public hearing.
Applicant stated if there is nothing in the code that indicates they have to extend all the way across the
subdivision, he would be open to revising that and going with the quickest approval process possible to
avoid further delays for his client. He said he would be okay with going perhaps a little bit under 20,000 sq.
ft. in Parcel 2 and could easily remove 1,200 sq. ft. right away.
Chairman Morales closed the public hearing.
Planning Director Nakamura stated the Commissioners have the following choices to make:
• Accept staff's recommendation for approval,
• If they feel they have the findings to make a denial, they can do so, or
• Continue the item to a date uncertain and allow staff to work with the applicant to finalize any
revisions and to determine what the best path forward would be.
Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Daniels, to continue this item to a
date uncertain. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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Commissioner Daniels noted that the Commission is not reviewing the development of the parcels at this
time and stated he was unclear whether the existing structure would be refurbished. He requested that a
small reference map be provided showing the locations of structures on the parcels.
Assistant City Attorney Young responded that it would not be appropriate if only considering a lot split. The
potential proposal on a lot split could change over time because it is in preliminary review right now.
Commissioner Daniels asked for clarification on whether the house will remain.
Planning Director Nakamura replied that as staff mentioned in the report, the house is to be demolished but
the idea is to rebuild in the same place.
Commissioner Daniels stated that it was not clear as the applicant indicated something different.
D3. DESIGN REVIEW, MINOR EXCEPTION, VARIANCE -VINOVA (LENNAR) - A request for site plan
and architectural review of 166 single-family residences within an approved tract map on approximately 70-
acres located near the northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Wilson Avenue; (Tracts 16072 and 16072-
2). This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
CEQA Section 15162. ( Design Review D RC2024-00395, Minor Exception D RC2025-00168, Variance
D RC2025-00169).
Principal Planner McPherson provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
Applicant was present and available to answer questions.
For the record, correspondence from Lozeau Drury, L LP was received following the preparation of the
agenda packet, expressing opposition to the project. The correspondence should be referred to for further
details.
Resident Edward Aldaz had the following concerns:
• Wall placement
• Health risk -vermin
• Digging close to home
Applicant responded to the wall concerns and said there will be permitted walls built around the homes.
They will be developing everything within property line and the track boundaries.
Principal Planner McPherson clarified that the walls referenced were primarily interior walls to the approved
lots. He said this project will also include walls along the perimeter as is standard in a subdivision like this.
Relative to the comment about any additional grading, it has already commenced. There is no expectation
that grading beyond the boundaries which have already been graded will occur. The application before the
commission tonight is relative to the construction of the homes on those, previously graded lots.
Commissioner Daniels referred to the two different roofing materials being proposed and that several of the
units feature standard seam walls. He commented that typically only one type of roofing material is used
and asked for the reason behind the use of two.
Applicant explained that it is an architectural feature intended to create diversity.
Commissioner Daniels commented on the gable roof extending over the entrance appears awkward with
the flat wall positioned in front of it. He also inquired how the two subdivisions will be phased.
Applicant responded that they are trying to revisit the traditional style in a contemporary way. In terms of
the phasing, there are essentially two different product lines. The one-story and two-story homes will be
built simultaneously.
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Commissioner Daniels stated that the Fire Department will likely require two access points prior to the
storing of lumber for construction and asked if the developer will construct the street network.
Applicant confirmed that approximately 90% of the street network has been constructed.
Commissioner Daniels asked if Lennar designed the parks.
Applicant answered that it is a mutual effort and want to do the best they can for the community.
Commissioner Daniels complimented the project. He said it is very nice and will be a good asset to the
development of the community. He asked if Wilson Avenue will be open soon.
Applicant answered that they will open it as soon as they can.
Chairman Morales closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Dopp stated that he got to see this at the Design Review Committee meeting. He
remembers comments being made about the front wall, possibly making it a balcony. Aside from that, it
was decided that most of the designs were appropriate for the neighborhood. He indicated he is a big fan
of some of the amenities. For example, the Central Paseo he originally was pushing for with the developer
when there was a lack of one on a map that was before them a few years ago. It is nice to see it carried
out because it was not a requirement at the time. He said that the design helps create a stronger sense of
community within a subdivision, noting that traditional urban studies show such connectivity is often missing
in developments characterized by long roads. He added that incorporating amenities and green spaces
at a central nexus point will provide an excellent gathering area and be a valuable enhancement to the
project.
Commissioner Daniels stated he went through all the minor exceptions and the variances and did not have
any problems with the waivers that are being requested which are very minor.
Commissioner Diaz stated that we have 166 new single-family homes coming to an area of the city where
people want them, and it is very exciting. She said the issues presented are minor exceptions and
expressed no concerns. She supports staffs' determination that the CEQA report on file remains relevant
and applicable, and stated that she looks forward to seeing the project move forward.
Vice Chairman Boling stated, as mentioned previously, there were some issues and concerns addressed
at the Design Review Committee meeting related to a couple of the models and elevations. The applicant's
submission and provision of the 3 D rendering helped give them a better perspective of what those products
are intended to look like. As it pertains to the minor exceptions and variances, they are nominal.
Regarding the letter that was received by the city late in the process challenging the previously certified
E I R, there have been no substantial changes nor new uses planned for this project, so he sees no issues
or problems. As it pertains to the comment made by the public, he strongly encouraged the resident to
speak directly to the applicants representative pertaining to the issues and questions that he has that are
beyond the scope of the commission's actions being taken tonight.
Chairman Morales addressed the public comment regarding rodents, stating that those issues should
subside as the site is developed. He thanked the applicant for working collaboratively with staff to ensure
the project is completed properly.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Commissioner Daniels to adopt Resolution 2025-
036 approving Design Review D RC2024-00395, Variance D RC2025-00169 and Minor Exception
D RC2025-00168. Motion carried unanimously, 5 -0.
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D4. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -A request to amend Title
17 of the Muni cipal Code for the development of Ac cessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Ac cessory
Dwelling Units (JADUs) in complian ce with State ADU Law. This item is statutorily exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Se ction 15282 (h). A publi c
hearing will be held by the City Coun cil for final a ction at a future date to be determined. ( D RC2025-00072).
Assistant Planner Lee provided a PowerPoint presentation ( copy on file).
Commissioner Daniels asked for clarifi cation regarding the ADU pre-approved plans and whether any
member of the publi c may request a c cess to those plans.
Planning Dire ctor Nakamura des cribed the pre-approval pro cess. Any li censed contra ctor, engineer or
ar chite ct may submit a plan for an ADU. The City condu cts an initial review, and on ce approved, the plans
are filed and posted on the City's website. She noted that anyone may use the City's pre-approved plans
to apply for an ADU, whi ch is the basis of the City's ADU Pre-Approved Program.
Commissioner Daniels asked Assistant City Attorney Young why penalties cannot be imposed for an
unpermitted ADU built two to five years ago and later dis covered by the City.
Assistant City Attorney Young responded that she had not reviewed the legislative intent behind the
provision but suggested that the state may have re cognized the large number of unpermitted additions
constru cted by property owners for various reasons. She explained that if those additions were built to
code and can be legalized, this pro cess provides a pathway for doing so without penalty, thereby creating
additional housing units that the City can count toward its housing requirements.
Commissioner Daniels asked if there is a timeframe for complian ce, if an ADU is dis covered.
Staff responded that they do not believe there is a timeframe.
Planning Dire ctor Nakamura mentioned if work is done without building permits there is a 50% penalty.
Chairman Morales opened the publi c hearing.
Hearing no comments from the publi c, Chairman Morales closed the publi c hearing.
Commissioner Dopp stated that the amendment will make it somewhat easier to meet the City's housing
goals. He noted that while the overall impa ct may be limited due to the small number of lots over 20,000
square feet, it still represents a move in the right dire ction.
Vi ce Chairman Boling said he is en couraged at the number of ADU's that have been developed in the city
over the past few years. He expressed appre ciation for staff's diligen ce in bringing forward Muni cipal Code
Amendments su ch as this one.
Chairman Morales thanked staff for their hard work in updating the regulations to ensure consisten cy with
state ADU law.
Motion: Moved by Vi ce Chairman Boling; se conded by Commissioner Diaz to adopt Resolution 2025-035
re commending that the City Coun cil approve Muni cipal Code Amendment D RC2025-00072. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
D5. Consideration of a Muni cipal Code Amendment to amend the Ran cho Cu camonga Muni cipal Code to
amend Se ction 12.20.080 of Chapter 12.20 of Title 12 and Se ctions 17.20.020 and 17.20.040 of Title 17 of
the Muni cipal Code to Dissolve the Trails Advisory Committee. This Item is Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Se ctions 15378 (B)(5) and 15061 (B)(3).
This Item Will be Forwarded to City Coun cil for Final Action. ( D RC2025-00254).
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Planning Director Nakamura provided a brief summary and report on the item. She requested that the
Planning Commission make a recommendation to City Council to approve the Municipal Code Amendment
in order to dissolve the Trails Advisory Committee.
Vice Chairman Boling recommended that staff send a letter of appreciation to the committee members,
formally thanking them for their service and notifying them that their duties have concluded.
Planning Director Nakamura confirmed.
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adopt Resolution 2025-034
recommending that the City Council approve the Municipal Code Amendment D RC2025-00254 to dissolve
the Trails Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
D6. Consideration of a General Plan Amendment and Municipal Code Amendment to Amend the General
Plan Land Use and Community Character Chapter related to Floor Area Ratio on Table LC-1 and Policies
Relating First Floor Non-Residential Dimensions and Block Lengths; Amend the General Plan Mobility and
Access Chapter to add Dimension Standards for Street Typologies, Remove the Proposed 8th Street Trail
and Amend the Truck Routes Map Pursuant to AB98; Amend Municipal Code Table 17.130.050-1 to Update
Floor Area Ratio and Ground Floor Non-Residential Dimensions for Form Based Zones; and Amend
Municipal Code Section 17 .138.030 Regarding Block Length for Form Based Zones. An Addendum to the
General Plan E I R Has Been Prepared for this Project. (C ONT INUE D T O N OVEMBE R 12 m, 2025
MEET IN G)
Planning Director Nakamura requested that this item be continued to November 12 th , 2025, meeting to
allow additional time to finalize remaining details.
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
Chairman Morales announced that this item will remain open to the November 12 th HPC/PC meeting.
Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Diaz to continue this item to
November 12 th Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
E. General Business
E1. Consideration to Approve a Resolution Adopting bylaws for the Design Review Committee
Management Analyst Estrada provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Dopp stated that several Commissioners previously requested clarification regarding
absences, so he appreciates the effort.
Commissioner Daniels thanked staff for doing a great job.
Vice Chairman Boling thanked staff for helping to address concerns that come up which have the potential
to delay developer and resident applications. He said these steps moving forward, reflect the City's pro
business and pro-resident position.
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Commissioner Diaz expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts on this item and that it responds to the
needs raised by the Commissioners.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adopt Resolution 2025-033
repealing Resolution 79-61 and approving the bylaws for the Design Review Committee. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
F. Director Announcements
Planner Director Nakamura announced that one meeting is scheduled for both November and December.
She noted there will be no second meeting in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday and no second
meeting in December, as it falls on Christmas Eve and City Hall will be closed until after the new year.
She provided an update on the Planning Commissions memo which was presented to City Council last
week. City Council expressed their appreciation for the work the Commissioners do and know that density
bonus projects are very difficult and complicated. They are considering the following actions:
1) Sharing the memo with the City's lobbyists, who can communicate the real-world impacts of certain
housing laws during meetings with state representatives.
2) Having Council Member Kristine Scott, who serves on the Board for the Inland Empire Division of
the League of California Cities, raise the issue at their next meeting to explore whether other cities
may wish to collaborate on a unified message regarding density bonus law projects and their
impacts.
G. Commission Announcements -None
H. Adjournment
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adjourn the meeting.
Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
Approved: HPC/PC November 12, 2025 Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant
Planning Department
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM20985, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE AN
EXISTING 63,360-SQUARE-FOOT PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS
WITHIN THE VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL ZONE, HILLSIDE
OVERLAY ZONE, AND EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONE, LOCATED AT
5451 MOONSTONE AVENUE; APN: 1061-251-32.
A.Recitals.
1. The applicant, Neo & Associates Inc., on behalf of Mark Reynoso, filed an application
for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM20985, as described in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to
as "the application."
2.On the 22nd day October 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and continued to a future
uncertain date.
3.On the 25th day of February 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application, and at the request of staff
continued to the 25th day of March, 2026.
4.On the 25th day of March 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said
hearing on that date.
5.All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B.Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on February 25th, 2026, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property currently addressed 5451 Moonstone
Avenue, generally located to the northeast of Moonstone Avenue and Hillside Road; and
b. The subject site consists of a single 63,360-square-foot (1.42-acre) subject site,
which is partially developed with a single-family residence; and
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SUBTPM20985 – NEO & ASSOCIATES INC.
March 25th, 2026
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c.The existing land uses, along with the General Plan and Zoning designations,
for the subject site and adjacent properties are provided in the following table:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
North Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
West Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
South Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
East Single-Family Dwelling Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential*
*Hillside and Equestrian Overlay Zones
d.The application is for the subdivision of an oversized parcel totaling 63,360
square feet, or 1.42 acres of land, into two numbered parcels for residential purposes. Parcel 1
encompasses the western section of the property totaling 20,000 square feet, while Parcel 2
encompasses the eastern section of the property totaling 43,360 square feet; and
e. The newly created parcels comply with each of the applicable development
standards for the Very Low (VL) Residential Zone as demonstrated in the table below:
Development Standard Requirement Proposed Lots Analysis
Minimum Lot Area 20,000 sq ft Parcel 1 – 43,360 sq ft Compliant
Parcel 2 – 20,000 sq ft Compliant
Minimum Lot Area (Net Average) 22,500 sq ft 31,680 sq ft Compliant
Minimum Lot Width 90 ft Parcel 1 – 90 ft Compliant
Parcel 2 – 142 ft Compliant
Minimum Lot Depth 200 ft Parcel 1 – 319 ft Compliant
Parcel 2 – 215 ft Compliant
Minimum Frontage (Flag Lot) 30 ft Parcel 1 – 30 ft Compliant
Minimum Frontage 50 ft Parcel 2 – 142 ft Compliant
f.The application as submitted includes no physical development of structures at
the subject site.
3.Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows
a. The proposed subdivision is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of
the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposal
is to subdivide a property with an area of 63,360 square feet into 2 numbered parcels. The
underlying General Plan Land Use is Semi-Rural Neighborhood, which is intended for the
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development of low-density residential development with a rural character. Likewise, the
underlying zoning district is Very Low Residential, which is intended for low-density, single-family
residential development. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the intended density and
use for the underlying site; and
b.The proposed subdivision complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code for the Very Low Residential (VL) Zone; and
c.The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposal is for
the subdivision only and does not include the development of the proposed new parcels. Future
development of the proposed new parcels shall be subject to separate review.
4.The Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings as follows:
a.The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s
CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15315 – Minor Land Divisions. The project scope of work includes the subdivision of one
residential lot into two residential lots. Both lots will remain in conformance with the General Plan
and zoning, and no variances or exceptions are required.
5.Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each condition set forth in the
attached Conditions of Approval incorporated herein by this reference.
6.The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF MARCH 2026.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: ___________________________________
Alvin C. Boling, Chairman
ATTEST: __________________________________
Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary
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I, Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of March, 2026, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083
Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave
Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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 #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083
Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave
Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
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Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
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 .
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Standard Conditions of Approval
Dedication shall be made of the following rights -of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street
centerline):
Moonstone Avenue - 30' from CL
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Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083
Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave
Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right of way:
City of Rancho Cucamonga, Engineering Services Department.
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Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083
Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave
Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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 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.
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Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083
Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave
Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project
along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring .
Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other
locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart ,
unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch pvc with pull rope or as specified.
e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA
standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. 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.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to
City Standards, except for single-family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check.
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DATE: March 25, 2026
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director
INITIATED BY: Haide Aguirre, Contract Planner
SUBJECT:ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP –
DECLIFF PROPERTIES LLC – A request to subdivide two existing lots totaling
approximately 39.58 gross acres into five (5) numbered lots and six (6) lettered
lots. The project site is located within the Rural Hillside (R-H), Rural Open
Space (R-OS), and Rural Flood Control/Utility Corridor (R-FC/UC) regulating
zones of the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan
(EHNCP). The site is located north of DeCliff Drive, east of Wardman Bullock
Road, and west of Ambleside Place (APNs: 0226-061-68 and 0226-061-69).
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is
consistent with the Certified Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and
Conservation Plan EIR (SCH No. 2017091027), and a compliance
memorandum has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
(SUBTT20653).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026-009 approving
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20653 with the attached conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND:
Site Characteristics and Land Use/Zoning
The 39.58 gross acre site is located within the Rural/Conservation Area of the Etiwanda Heights
Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) between Wardman Bullock Road and Ambleside
Place, and north of DeCliff Drive, near San Bernardino National Forest. The project site has
multiple zones, including Rural Hillside (R-H), Rural Open Space (R-OS), and Rural Flood
Control/Utility Corridor (R-FC/UC). The project site is within the Rural Open Space and the
General Open Space and Facilities Land Use Designations. In addition, the project site is within
the Hillside Overlay Per Ordinance 628 and the Equestrian Overlay.
The site is vacant, rectangular in shape, and features irregular topography characterized by its
natural landforms, steep slopes, and utility easements, including San Bernardino County
Drainage Easement (SBCDE) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Easement.
The open space standards emphasize conserving the unique rural open space character. The
site measures approximately 662 feet in width along the project frontage and approximately 2,600
feet in length, with steep slopes primarily following the flood easement areas.
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The northern parcel APN: 0226-061-68 will remain undisturbed as it is designated Rural Open
Space (R-OS) and Rural Flood Control/Utility Corridor (R-FC/UC). This parcel includes a 100-foot
fault zone line and a blue-line stream.
The southern parcel APN: 0226-061-69 is designated Rural Flood Control/Utility Corridor (R-
FC/UC) with overhead transmission powerline easements and Rural Hillside (R-H) zoning, where
the proposed five (5) parcels for future single-family hillside residential development will be
located.
The existing Land Use, General Plan, and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are provided in the following table:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Vacant/Undeveloped
APN: 0226-061-68
Rural Open Space
General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Open Space (R-OS)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
Site*
Vacant/Undeveloped
APN: 0226-061-69
Rural Open Space
General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Hillside (R-H)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
North*Vacant/Undeveloped
Rural Open Space
General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Hillside (R-H)
Rural Open Space (R-OS)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
West*Dwelling, Single-Family
Rural Open Space
General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Hillside (R-H)
Rural Open Space (R-OS)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
South*Vacant/Undeveloped
General Open Space and
Facilities Flood Control/Utility Corridor
(FC/UC)
East Ling Yen Temple,
Vacant/Undeveloped
Rural Open Space
General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Hillside (R-H)
Rural Open Space (R-OS)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
* Hillside and Equestrian Overlay Zones
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Figure 1 – Site Map
ANALYSIS:
DeCliff Properties LLC (“Applicant”) proposes to subdivide two existing parcels totaling
approximately 39.58 gross acres into five (5) numbered lots for future single-family hillside
residential housing and six (6) lettered lots reserved for open space.
Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) Consistency
The proposed project is consistent with the community vision of the EHNCP, which emphasizes
rural open space and habitat conservation. The Plan supports limited rural housing designed to
enhance the rural character of the area while minimizing impacts on natural habitats.
The proposed single-family residential lots are located within the Rural Hillside (H-R) zoning,
which limits development intensity and minimizes grading and erosion. This designation aims to
reduce exposure to wildland fire, seismic fault, and flood hazards, while protecting environmental
resources such as water quality, native vegetation, and wildlife habitat. Development in this zone
is generally small-scale and located on relatively flatter areas within sloping foothill terrain.
Rural Hillside (H-R) zoning allows for organized and carefully planned development that
minimizes physical, visual, and environmental impacts, thereby maintaining the natural and open
space character of the foothill environment. Additionally, the EHNCP provides standards and
guidelines for site planning, configuration, and design to ensure that new development is
sensitively integrated into the landscape and complements the existing and historic foothill
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character.
Density and Lot Configuration
The proposed subdivision complies with the Rural Hillside (H-R) zoning requirement of one (1)
dwelling unit per two (2) acres. Lots 1 through 4 are each a minimum of two acres, and Lot 5 is
3.41 acres, meeting the allowable density standard.
The Rural Hillside (R-H) zoning further requires at least 80 percent of the site preserved as natural
open space. The project site includes multiple zoning designations, including Rural Opens Space
(R-OS) and Rural Flood Control/Utility Corridor (R-FC/UC), which will maintain 100 percent
avoidance.
Environmental Constraints and Site Planning
Project plan exhibits (Sheets A0 through A2) identify site constraints, including utility easements,
blue-line stream boundaries, fault lines, and slope conditions. The slope analysis shows that the
area where the residential lots are proposed has a minimum slope of fifteen (15) percent and a
maximum slope of twenty (20) percent. Therefore, the site complies with the EHNCP Universal
Standards, which prohibit structures on parcels with an average slope equal to or greater than
thirty (30) percent. These exhibits comply with the EHNCP requirement to map environmental
constraints and demonstrate that the proposed single-family lots and open space areas have
been sited to avoid sensitive features to the greatest extent feasible. (See Figure 2 – Constraint
Areas).
Compliance with Universal Standards
The subdivision also complies with applicable Universal Standards pursuant to EHNCP, Section
5.9.4 (B), including but not limited to:
No single-family residential parcels contain slopes equal to or greater than 30 percent
within the proposed building areas.
No structure will be constructed within 50 feet of any mapped fault line.
No structure will be constructed within 50 feet of any blue-line stream.
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Figure 2 – Constraint Areas
The project incorporates a cluster design approach, with Lots 1 through 4 grouped together and
served by a sixty (60) foot shared-access road easement connecting to DeCliff drive. Lot 5 is
located at the terminus of the access road. This configuration minimizes grading and infrastructure
extensions while preserving larger contiguous areas of open space. The clustered layout also
facilitates a shared fuel modification zone, reducing environmental impacts and enhancing wildfire
protection.
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The project site is part of the City’s trail network envisioned for the Etiwanda Heights area.
Consistent with this requirement, the project includes a ten (10) foot decomposed granite horse
trail located along the north side of DeCliff Drive and connecting along the east side to the project’s
access road to all five proposed lots.
Figure 3 – Site Plan – Clustered Design
The subdivision complies with the EHNCP subdivision development standards described on the
table below.
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Compliance Standards - Table 5.9.4 Building Standards (EHNCP)
Development Standard Requirement Proposed Lots Analysis
Lot 1 – 2 acres Compliant
Lot 2 – 2 acres Compliant
Lot 3 – 2 acres Compliant
Lot 4 – 2 acres Compliant
Minimum Lot Areal 1 acre
Lot 5 – 3.41 acres Compliant
Lot 1 – 308.00ft Compliant
Lot 2 – 306.00 ft Compliant
Lot 3 – 298.00 ft Compliant
Lot 4 – 293.00 ft Compliant
Minimum Lot Width 150 ft
Lot 5 – 663.00 ft Compliant
Lot 1 – 285.00 ft Compliant
Lot 2 – 286.00 ft Compliant
Lot 3 – 274.00 ft Compliant
Lot 4 – 293.00 ft Compliant
Minimum Lot Depth 150 ft
Lot 5 – 161.00 ft Compliant
Setbacks
Primary Building Front 40 ft Lot 1-Lot 5 – 40 ft Compliant
Primary Building Side 40 ft
Lot 1-Lot 5 – minimum
40 ft on one side,
exceeded on the
opposite side
Compliant
Primary Building Rear 40 ft Exceeded Compliant
In addition, the project has been conditioned to ensure that future development complies with all
applicable standards, included in Table 5.9.4 and other relevant provisions of the EHCNP.
Fuel Modification Zone
The project site is located in the fire hazard zone and requires a fuel modification boundary. The
fuel modification area is required of homes where vegetation can be managed to reduce fire risk.
The project site is clustering the proposed lots closer together, setting homes back from slopes,
thereby eliminating open space fuel loads between homes.
A preliminary fuel modification plan was submitted identifying drought tolerant plant species within
100 feet of the residences. A final fuel modification plan will be reviewed and approved by the
Fire Department during the plan check review process.
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Figure 4 – Preliminary Fuel Modification Plan
Public Art
This project is exempt from the City’s Public art requirement as the requirement is not applicable
for subdivisions.
Environmental Assessment
Environmental impacts associated with development in the project area were previously analyzed
in the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) certified Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) adopted by the City Council in October 2019, (SCH No. 2017091027).
CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 mandates that projects consistent with the development density
established by the existing zoning, community plan, or general plan policies for which an EIR was
certified shall not require subsequent environmental analysis, except as necessary to examine
whether the project would result in: (1) project-specific significant effects that are peculiar to the
project or its site; (2) impacts not analyzed in the prior EIR; (3) potentially significant off-site or
cumulative impacts not discussed in the prior EIR; or (4) significant effects that are more severe
than those analyzed in the prior EIR due to new information that was not known and could not
have been known at the time the EIR was certified.
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A CEQA Compliance Memorandum (Exhibit B) was prepared pursuant to Section 15183 by
Lilburn Corporation in February 2026, to evaluate the project’s consistency with the certified EIR.
The analysis concluded that the subdivision is consistent with the land use, density, and
development assumptions previously analyzed and would not result in project-specific significant
effects that are peculiar to the site, impacts not previously analyzed, significant off-site or
cumulative impacts, or impacts of greater severity than those identified in the prior EIRs.
Correspondence
This item was advertised as a public meeting with a regular legal advertisement in the Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper on March 11, 2026. Public notices were mailed to the 24 property
owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site on March 10, 2026, as well. The site was posted
with one notice on March 11, 2026. As of today’s date, staff have received no comments or
questions (in support or in opposition) from the public regarding the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed subdivision establishes legal parcels but does not include development of the site at
this time. As a result, the project would not result in a direct fiscal impact to the City. Any future
development of the parcels would be subject to applicable development impact fees, permit fees,
and other requirements in effect at the time development is proposed.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
The proposed subdivision supports the City Council’s values by implementing the City’s adopted
land use policies and promoting orderly, long-term planning for rural areas. By establishing legal
parcels consistent with City regulations, the project helps ensure that any future development will
be reviewed under current environmental, infrastructure, and safety standards, supporting a
sustainable future while protecting the excellent quality of life valued by residents.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A – Link_ Tentative Tract Map Project Plans
Exhibit B – Link_ Preliminary Fire Protection Plan
Exhibit C – Link_ CEQA Compliance Memorandum with Appendices
Exhibit D – CVWD Availability of Water and Sewer Service Letter
Exhibit E – Draft Resolution 2026-009 with Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT B
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EXHIBIT C
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10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-2799
P.O. Box 638, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0638
(909)987-2591 Fax (909) 476-8032
John Bosler
Secretary/General Manager/CEO
Randall James Reed Mark Gibboney James V. Curatalo Jr. Kevin Kenley Jimmie Moffatt
President Vice President Director Director Director
October 16, 2023
Moe Farrag
Andresen Architecture
280 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Re: Availability of Water and Sewer Service
13702 Decliff Drive APN(s): 022606168 & 022606169
Mr. Farrag:
In response to your request received on August 15, 2023, this letter serves to advise that there is District
owned and operated water facilities in the vicinity of the subject project located at 13702 Decliff Drive. A
preliminary review of the grading plans depict the proposed development of five (5) new homes on the two
parcels. The District has water distribution facilities within Dawnridge Drive. Your project will need to
extend a new water main from your property to the point of connection on Dawnridge Drive. Your project
will need to contribute approximately $100,000 towards the water supply improvements that are needed for
Pressure Zone 5D. Please be advised that the District will need to perform a Fire Flow Test to determine the
capability of serving your project. The District does not have sewer collection facilities within vicinity of
the proposed project.
Water service would be provided after the project plans have been approved and the payment of all the
appropriate fees have been made.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Gull Nawaz at GullN@cvwdwater.com.
Sincerely,
CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Gull Nawaz, PE
Senior Associate Engineer
Cc: Eduardo Espinoza, PE, Assistant General Manager, Cucamonga Valley Water District
Tuan Truong, PE, Engineering Manager, Cucamonga Valley Water District
Amanda Coker, PE, Engineering Manager, Cucamonga Valley Water District
Gull Nawaz
EXHIBIT D
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EXHIBIT E
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP SUBTT20653, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE TWO
EXISTING LOTS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 39.58 GROSS ACRES
INTO (5) NUMBERED LOTS AND SIX (6) LETTERED LOTS, LOCATED
WITHIN THE ETIWANDA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AND
CONSERVATION PLAN (EHNCP) WITHIN THE LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS OF RURAL OPEN SPACE AND GENERAL OPEN
SPACE AND FACILITIES. THE SITE IS ZONED RURAL HILLSIDE (H-
R), RURAL OPEN SPACE (R-OS), AND RURAL FLOOD
CONTROL/UTILITY CORRIDOR (R-FC/UC), LOCATED NORTH OF
DECLIFF DRIVE, EAST OF WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD, AND WEST
OF AMBLESIDE PLACE; APN’S: 0226-061-68 and 0226-061-69.
A. Recitals.
1. The applicant, DeCliff Properties LLC, filed an application for the approval of
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20653, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the Application."
2. On the 25th day of March 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded said
hearing on that date and thereafter, among other actions, adopting Resolution No. 2026-009
and approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20653.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY FOUND, DETERMINED, AND RESOLVED by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby finds that all facts set forth in the Recitals
contained in Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the
duly noticed public hearing held on March 25, 2026, including written and oral staff reports, and
public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings:
a. The Project site is vacant land generally located north of DeCliff Drive, east of
Wardman Bullock Road, and west of Ambleside Place; and
b. The Project site consists of two (2) existing lots totaling approximately 39.58
gross acres, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 0226-061-68 and 0226-061-69; and
c. Tentative Tract Map No. SUBTT20653 proposes to create five (5) numbered
lots and six (6) lettered lots to support future single-family residential development; and
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d. The existing land uses, along with the General Plan and Zoning designations,
for the project site and the surrounding properties, relative to the above-noted parcel, are as
follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site*
Vacant/Undeveloped
APN: 0226-061-68 General Open Space and Rural Flood Control/Utility
Vacant/Undeveloped
APN: 0226-061-69
General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Hillside (R-H)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
North* Vacant/Undeveloped General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Open Space (R-OS)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
West* Dwelling, Single-Family General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Open Space (R-OS)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
South* Vacant/Undeveloped Facilities Flood Control/Utility Corridor
(FC/UC)
East Ling Yen Temple,
Vacant/Undeveloped
General Open Space and
Facilities
Rural Open Space (R-OS)
Rural Flood Control/Utility
e. The newly created parcels comply with the allowed density of the Rural Hillside
(H-R) Zone of the Etiwanda Heights neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) pursuant to
Table 5.9.3A – Allowed Density per Regulation Sub-Zone requiring a maximum density of one
(1) dwelling unit per two (2) acres. Lots 1 through Lot 4 will have a minimum size of 2 acres and
Lot 5 will be 3.41 acres; and
f. The newly created parcels comply with the development standards pursuant to
the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) consistent with Hillside
Rural Development Standards pursuant to Table 5.9.4. – Building Standards, as demonstrated
in the table below:
C.
Compliance Standards - Table 5.9.4 Building Standards (EHNCP)
Development Standard Requirement Proposed Lots Analysis
Minimum Lot Areal 1 acre
Lot 1 – 2 acres Compliant
Lot 2 – 2 acres Compliant
Lot 3 – 2 acres Compliant
Lot 4 – 2 acres Compliant
Lot 5 – 3.41 acres Compliant
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Minimum Lot Width 150 ft
Lot 1 – 308.00ft Compliant
Lot 2 – 306.00 ft Compliant
Lot 3 – 298.00 ft
Lot 4 – 293.00 ft
Lot 5 – 663.00 ft
Minimum Lot Depth 150 ft
Lot 1 – 285.00 ft Compliant
Lot 2 – 286.00 ft Compliant
Lot 3 – 274.00 ft
Lot 5 – 161.00 ft
Setbacks
Primary Building Front 40 ft Lot 1-Lot 5 – 40 ft Compliant
Primary Building Side 40 ft 40 ft on one side,
exceeded on the Compliant
Primary Building Rear 40 ft Exceeded Compliant
g. The application as submitted includes no physical development of structures at
the subject site.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the
above-referenced public hearing meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in
Paragraphs 1, and 2 above stated, the Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes the
following with respect to the Tentative Tract Map:
a. The tentative tract map, design, and improvements are consistent with the
General Plan and Development Code. The Project site is consistent with the Etiwanda Heights
Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) Rural Sub-zone Development Standards for the
Rural Hillside (H-R) zoning designation. The Project will create five (5) numbered lots for the
future construction of single-family residential and will create six (6) letter lots proposed to
remain as open space. The created lots meet the density of one (1) dwelling unit per two (2)
acres and the building standards of the EHNCP. The Project is consistent with the Vision,
Goals, and Principles of the EHNCP Rural Development Sub-Zone, including Goal No. 1: To
permanently conserve and manage as rural open space the largest feasible portion of the
Rural/Conservation Area and Goal No. 2: To ensure that all development and uses within the
Rural/Conservation Area are aesthetically compatible with the rural foothill character and
landscape. The subdivision is proposed as a clustered development, which supports residential
uses while maintaining open space areas and boundaries from environmental constraints and
preserving the natural character of the hillside rural area. Accordingly, the proposed tentative
tract map, project design, and improvements are consistent with the H-R Sub-Zone designation
of the EHNCP; and
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b. The site is physically suitable for the proposed subdivision and for the
proposed density. The tentative tract map proposes to subdivide two parcels totaling
approximately 39.58 acres and create five (5) numbered lots ranging between 2 acres to 3.41
acres, for the future construction of single-family hillside residential and create six (6) letter lots
proposed to remain as open space. The site is physically suitable for the proposed development
and has been designed in compliance with the EHNCP standards, including but not limited to
meeting the density, identifying environmental constraints, determining location of homesites,
compliance with lot area, building setbacks, fuel modification buffer, and meeting universal
standards keeping distance requirements from fault lines and
Blue Line steam areas; and
c. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage, avoidable injury to fish or wildlife or their habitat, or
serious public health problems. The proposed subdivision and improvements are consistent with
the development standards of the EHNCP. The proposed clustering design will avoid
environmentally sensitive areas, such as fault lines, Blue Line Stream, and will avoid areas
zoned Flood Control/Utility Corridor (R-FC/UC) and Open Space (R-OS). In addition, a CEQA
compliance Memorandum was prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 finding the Project consistent with
the EHNCP.
d. The design of the tentative tract map will not conflict with any easements
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed
subdivision. In this connection, the governing body may approve a map if it finds that alternate
easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent
to ones previously acquired by the public. This shall apply only to easements of record or to
easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is
hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired
easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. The proposed
subdivision main vehicular access will be via a 60-foot dedication roadway share access
agreement along DeCliff Drive. In addition, a sixty (60) foot wide shared access road dedication
leading to the five (5) created lots will cross an existing sixty (60) foot dedication per parcel map
No. 9461, located within the General Open Space and Facilities Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power Easement through the General Open Space and Facilities. The Project has
been conditioned to acquire the required access easements.
4. The approval of the Project is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 – Projects Consistent with a
Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning. Environmental impacts associated with development in
the project area were previously analyzed in the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation
Plan (EHNCP) certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) adopted by the City Council in October
2019, (SCH No. 2017091027).
A CEQA Compliance Memorandum was prepared pursuant to Section 15183 by Lilburn
Corporation dated February 2026. The analysis concluded that:
a. There are no project-specific significant impacts peculiar to the site that were
not analyzed in the EHNCP EIR;
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b. There are no significant impacts not previously analyzed in the EHNCP EIR;
c. There are no significant off-site or cumulative impacts unaddressed by the
EHNCP EIR;
d. No new substantial information indicates that any previously identified impact
is more severe than previously disclosed. All potential impacts have either
been analyzed in the EHNCP EIR or can be mitigated to a less-than-
significant level by existing development standards and no further
environmental review is required under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the application for Tentative Tract Map No.
SUBTT20653 subject to each and every condition set forth in the Conditions of Approval,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
6. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall certify the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH 2026. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Alvin C. Boling, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary
I, Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced,
passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAINED: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5-Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Future Site Development shall be in compliance with the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and
Conservation Plan (EHNCP) Development Standards and Design Guidelines, pursuant to Chapter 5.9
(Rural/conservation Area Standards ) and Table 5.9.4 (Building Standards).
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3.
Future Architecture and Landscaping shall be designed pursuant to EHNCP Section 5.10.4.
Standard Conditions of Approval
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Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5-Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
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Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5-Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
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 .
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5.
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
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7.
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Project Name: Decliff Drive 5-Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Construct the following perimeter street improvements per the Etiwanda Heights Specific Plan ,
Rural/Conservation Area Road Standards including , but not limited to:
Street Name: (Proposed New Street)
A.C. Pvmt
Street Lights
Gravel Shoulders
Bioswales
Private Horse Trail (10ft)
Notes: Thickness of AC pavement to follow local road way section under City 's Standard 100-A.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
It shall be the developer 's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone designation removed
from the project area. The developer shall provide drainage and /or flood protection facilities sufficient
to obtain a Zone "X" designation. The developer's engineer shall prepare all necessary reports, plans,
and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained
from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter
of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance ,
whichever occurs first.
13.
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
The site/project is located in the designated Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Area. A site-specific or
project-specific fire protection plan is required for this project. The fire protection plan is required to be
in accordance with Fire District Standard 49-1.
1.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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 Engineering Services Department.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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 #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5-Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
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DATE:March 25, 2026
TO:Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director
INITIATED BY:Aracely Estrada, Management Analyst II
SUBJECT:Consideration to Receive and File the General Plan Annual Progress
Report and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission receive and file the General Plan Annual Progress
Report and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025.
BACKGROUND:
A General Plan is a city’s blueprint or constitution, for future development. It documents the city’s
long-range vision and establishes clear goals, objectives, and actions to guide the community
through the next 10 to 20 years of change. A city must update its general plan periodically to keep
up with changing needs and conditions of the city and region. It should also be updated to reflect
new local, state and federal laws. State law requires each city and county to adopt a General Plan
that address several topics, typically referred to as “elements.” This includes the adoption of a
Housing Element.
The Housing Element is an important planning policy document that is used to identify the City’s
projected housing needs and establish policies that support development of all housing types,
including affordable housing. The Housing Element is subject to detailed statutory requirements
and mandatory review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). The Housing Element is currently in its 6th Cycle, which covers an 8-year planning period
from October 2021 through October 2029. The 6th Cycle Housing Element was adopted by the
City Council in October 2021 and certified by HCD in August 2022.
California Government Code Section 65400 requires that each city and county prepare an Annual
Progress Report (APR) to report on the status and progress of the General Plan’s implementation
and separately, the Housing Element. Copies of both the General Plan and the Housing Element
APRs must be provided to the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
(LCI), and HCD by April 1 of each year. Section 65400 of the Government Code also requires
that the annual report be considered at a public meeting before the legislative body allowing for
public comment but not necessarily held as a public hearing.
The General Plan APR is separate from the Housing Element APR in that the General Plan APR
provides local legislative bodies and the public an update on the progress of implementing the
General Plan for their city or county, while the Housing Element APR demonstrates the City’s
progress in meeting its projected housing needs. Unlike the Housing Element APR, the General
Plan APR does not have a standardized format and the guidance provided by LCI allows flexibility,
which may need to vary based on a jurisdiction’s individual circumstances.
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ANALYSIS:
The City Council adopted its current General Plan on December 15, 2021. The updated General
Plan, also referred to as Plan RC, lays out a series of strategies to chart a path towards a 21st
century world-class community. The vision of Plan RC is to create a city for people – a city of
great neighborhoods, natural open spaces and parks, thriving commercial and industrial areas,
and walkable and active centers and districts, all connected by safe and comfortable streets.
The General Plan APR summarizes the measures associated with the implementation of the
General Plan, amendments to the General Plan, housing progress, and highlights of major
development applications that were processed and/or under construction in 2025.
General Plan Amendment
There was one General Plan amendment adopted in 2025. Resolution 2025-102 was adopted by
the City Council on December 17, 2025, to amend the General Plan Land Use and Community
Character and Mobility Chapters related to floor area ratio, block lengths, dimension standards
for street typologies, removing the proposed 8th street trail, and amending the Truck Routes Map
pursuant to AB98.
Implementation Highlights
The General Plan APR summarizes a variety of measures and activities undertaken by the City
in 2025 to advance the goals and policies of the General Plan. Among others, some
activities/projects highlighted were:
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS): Construction for Phase 2 began in 2025.
ATMS is the City’s integrated smart traffic signal system designed to help reduce roadway
congestion.
6th Street Cycle Track: This 1.75-mile active transportation corridor between Haven
Avenue and Rochester Avenue was completed in May 2025. The City leveraged
construction activities to complete additional pavement rehabilitation and improve
connectivity to key destinations such as the Metrolink Station, the Resort mixed-use
development, and the Day Creek Channel Bike Trail.
West Foothill Boulevard Street Improvements: This project made many improvements to
the roadway such as paving new asphalt, storm drain infrastructure, irrigation and
landscaping, and ATMS. The improvements enhanced safety, mobility, and reliability for
motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Industrial/Commercial and Residential/Mixed-Use Development
The City approved approximately 2.2 million square feet of industrial and commercial
development in 2025. Some projects highlighted in the General Plan APR include an application
that was approved to redevelop and expand the Reyes Coca-Cola distribution facility, an
application was approved to develop three tilt-up industrial buildings on 9th Street and Vineyard
Avenue, and an application that was approved to develop a warehouse building located near
Etiwanda Avenue and Arrow Route (Newcastle Arrow).
The General Plan APR also highlights several residential/mixed-use developments that were
approved, under construction, or completed in 2025 such as an application that was approved for
the development of 18 residential units located near Arrow Route and Manola Place (Avignon
Reserve), an application that was approved to construct a mixed-use development consisting of
40 residential townhouse units and 10 live/work units located at the corner of Base Line Road and
Amethyst Avenue (Rempel Mixed-use), and an application that was approved to develop 166
single family residents located near Etiwanda Avenue and Wilson Avenue (Trails at Etiwanda).
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Housing Goals Progress
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED BY AFFORDABILITY
SUMMARY - 2025
Income Level Permits Issued
Total Units 611
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The General Plan APR and Housing Element APR data were presented to the City Council for
review and direction on March 18, 2026. Staff will submit the 2025 APRs to LCI and HCD by the
April 1 deadline in compliance with California Government Code Section 65400.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
These reports align with the following Council values:
Courageous Leadership in Service to the Community
Preparing and submitting the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress
Reports demonstrates transparency and accountability in implementing adopted policies.
By publicly tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement, the City shows
leadership in meeting state requirements while remaining responsive to community
needs.
Relentless Pursuit of Improvement
Annual reporting not only meets statutory requirements, but it also allows the City to
assess what is working, identify constraints, and refine strategies as needed. This
ongoing evaluation supports continuous improvement in policy implementation and
service delivery.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A – 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Income Level
RHNA
Allocation
by Income
Level
HCD
Projection
Period
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Total
Units to
Date
Total
Remaining
RHNA
Acutely Low - - - - - - - - -
Extremely Low - - - - - 1 5 6 -
Very Low 3,245 - - 1 5 14 22 48 3,197
Low 1,920 - - 3 23 22 28 76 1,844
Moderate 2,038 - - 7 19 14 10 50 1,988
Above Moderate 3,322 427 29 992 306 278 546 2,578 744
Total Units 10,525 427 29 1,003 353 329 611 2,752 7,773
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
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Foundational values defining the vision of our world-class community
Health, Equity, and Stewardship
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT 2025
Exhibit A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..4
General Plan Annual Progress Report……………………………………………..5
City Council Review…………………………………………………………………6
Compliance with State Guidelines…………………………………………………6
General Plan Adoption………………………………………………...................6
General Plan Amendment………………………………………………...............6
About the City………………………………………………………………………..7
At a Glance…………………………………………………………………………..8
CHAPTER 2: IMPLEMENTATION
General Plan Implementation……………………………………………………....10
Implementation Highlights.............................…………………………………..11
Industrial/Commercial Development..............…………………………………...30
CHAPTER 3: HOUSING PROGRESS
Housing Goals Progress...........................................................................33
Residential/Mixed-Use Development..........................................................37
Conclusion..............................................................................................40
APPENDICES
Summary of General Plan Goals and Policies…………………………..………....i
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INTRODUCTION
A general plan is a city’s blueprint, or constitution, for future development. It documents
the city’s long-range vision and establishes clear goals, objectives and actions to guide the
community through the next 10 to 20 years of change. A city must update its General Plan
periodically to keep up with changing needs and conditions of the city and region. It is also
necessary to update in order to reflect new local, state and national laws.
Rancho Cucamonga's City Council adopted its General Plan on December 15, 2021. The
General Plan, also known as PlanRC, lays out a series of strategies to chart a path towards a
21st century world-class community that is grounded in the foundational core values identified
by the Rancho Cucamonga community: Health, Equity and Stewardship.
The vision of PlanRC is to create a city for people—a city of great neighborhoods, natural
open spaces and parks, thriving commercial and industrial areas, and walkable and
active centers and districts, all connected by safe and comfortable streets. Through the
implementation of this General Plan, the city will develop to be more welcoming and
accessible to both residents and visitors.
THE BIG IDEAS
In the 2021 General Plan, the community identifies the following Big Ideas as being critical to
meeting their vision and core values:
DESIGN FOR PEOPLE FIRST: Focus should be on people and development must be human
scale and inviting. Buildings must be designed to be visually appealing, interesting, and at an
appropriate scale that attracts activity, but is not overwhelming.
PROVIDE CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY: Physical improvements in the city must
provide a range of travel options including new opportunities for walking, bicycling and transit.
CREATE DESTINATIONS: Residents and visitors want places to congregate, gather, and
socialize. These places may include small centers near established neighborhoods, more
vibrant and dense centers of a downtown scale, and larger mixed-use centers along major
corridors.
CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC HUB OF THE INLAND EMPIRE: A downtown area, or
several major activity centers, with varied cultural opportunities and public art, will provide
areas for social, civic, and commercial activity.
ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: Environmental justice means that everyone in
the city has a fair and just opportunity to thrive and no one, especially those with the least
means, shoulders the additional health burdens of environmental degradation and pollution.
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PlanRC is organized in four volumes that are divided into topical chapters, (1) Vision,
(2) Built Environment, (3) Environmental Performance, and (4) Implementation Strategy.
The contents of the chapters contained in Volume 2, Built Environment, and Volume 3,
Environmental Performance, correspond to the State requirements for the contents required in
the general plan.
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Each year, cities and counties are required to submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) under
California Government Code Section 65400, which provides an update on the General Plan
and progress on its implementation to the City Council, the California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD), and the California Governor's Office of Land Use and
Climate Innovation (LCI).
As importantly, the APR serves as a report card to the community, who diligently provided
their feedback and insight that helped shape the General Plan, with an update of the City’s
progress in implementing its General Plan vision. To assist in the review of the General Plan
Annual Progress Report, this report presents the following:
•Measures associated with the implementation of the General Plan with references to the
General Plan goals and/or policies that are supported by each measure
•Amendments to the General Plan adopted by the City Council
•Progress on meeting City’s housing goals
•Economic development activities
•Major development applications processed and/or under construction
It should also be noted that the implementation strategy for PlanRC includes other essential
plans such as the Climate Action Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. These plans
were developed as part of the PlanRC process that help implement, but are not necessarily
included, in the General Plan. Updates to these related efforts may also be incorporated as
part of the APR.
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CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
On March 18, 2026, the City Council reviewed the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress
Report and directed City staff to submit this report to the California Department of Housing
and Community Development, and the Governer's Office of Land Use and Climate
Innovation.
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES
The Rancho Cucamonga General Plan is in compliance with all current State Guidelines.
This includes Senate Bill 1000 and the Planning for Healthy Communities Act which address
environmental justice disparities.
GENERAL PLAN ADOPTION
The City Council adopted PlanRC on December 15, 2021. PlanRC was prepared over a
two-year period in which valuable and meaningful input was received from the community.
The effort put forward, and the innovation that was employed by consultants, staff,
and community participants working across many disciplines and pushing through new
challenges was nothing short of inspirational.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
On December 17, 2025, Resolution 2025-102 was adopted by the City Council to amend
the General Plan Land Use and Community Character and Mobility Chapters related to floor
area ratio, block lengths, dimension standards for street typologies, removing the proposed
8th street trail, and amending the Truck Routes Map pursuant to AB98. Subsequently,
Ordinance 1053 and Ordinance 1054 were approved on January 21, 2026, to amend the
Development Code in conformance with the amendments to the General Plan.
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ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is located in the southwest corner of San Bernardino County,
bordering the cities of Upland to the west, Ontario to the south, Fontana to the east, the
San Bernardino National Forest to the north, and the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino
County.
The city has a rich history dating back to 1200 A.D. Its name originated from the
Kucamongan Native Americans who established a settlement in the city. The Kucamongans
were part of the Kizh people, one of the largest concentrations of indigenous peoples on
the North American continent. For many years, the area was made up of ranchos that were
primarily cattle producing, which eventually evolved into vineyards located within three
agricultural areas, Cucamonga, Alta Loma, and Etiwanda. The City was incorporated in
1977 when vineyards were ceasing operations and the land was being considered for
development. Rancho Cucamonga is a general law city run under the council-manager form
of government.
Made up of nearly 47 square miles with a population of over 174,000, Rancho Cucamonga
is well known and widely respected for its quality of life, family-friendly neighborhoods, strong
employment base, regionally significant retail centers, and active outdoor lifestyles.
Access to the city is possible by State Route 210, Interstate 15, Interstate 10, and
Foothill Boulevard, also known as the Historic Route 66, as well as the Ontario International
Airport and Cucamonga Station.
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At A Glance
Age Distribution
173,134
Population Count
46.5
Square Miles
38
Median Age
$58,230
Households
21.65% Children (0-17) Strong family presence
23.55% Young Adults (18-34) Demand for fitness, dining, entertainment
39.88% Prime Working Age (35-64) Stable earning and spending years
14.92% Older Adults (65+) Healthcare and age-friendly amenities
Educational Attainment
48.49% Graduate, Professional, Bachelors, or Associates
23.57% Some College
19.76% High School Graduate (GED)
Strong Spending Power for
Lifestyle and Experiential Retail
Mature consumer
base with stable,
repeat spending
$138,466
Average HH Income
$105,747
Median HH Income
$47,445
Per Capita
Source: The Retail Coach
Last Update March 2026
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GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The goals and policies in the General Plan can be implemented in a variety of ways and in a
series of actions large and small. The following highlights provide a summary of wide-ranging
measures undertaken in 2025 that moved the needle in implementing PlanRC’s goals and policies.
For each activity noted in this chapter, the corresponding General Plan policy that it supports is
identified and highlighted. A full list of all the General Plan goals and policies is included as an
attachment in the Appendices.
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IMPLEMENTATION HIGHLIGHTS
DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE: The Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code comprises all
regulatory and penal ordinances, and certain administrative ordinances, enacted by the City.
The Municipal Code covers a wide range of standards, regulations, and requirements for the
City and is organized by titles, articles, and chapters. Since the adoption of the General Plan
in December 2021 and the adoption of a comprehensive update to Title 17 of the Municipal
Code in May 2022, the City continues to make updates and technical improvements to the
Municipal Code on a periodic basis. These updates ensure that Title 17, also known as the
Development Code, remains current with new law and aligned with the vision established in the
General Code. The Development Code is considered a living document, intended to change
over time to reflect the evolving complexity of the development review process.
The following Development Code amendments were approved in 2025:
• Ordinance 1045 was approved by City Council on September 3, 2025, and added a
chapter to the Code addressing undergrounding overhead utilities.
• Ordinance 1049 was approved by City Council on December 3, 2025, and made
updates to the regulations concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs in
compliance with State law. It also established a bonus ADU program.
• Ordinance 1050, also approved by City Council on December 3, 2025, amended sections
of the code that would dissolve the Trails Advisory Committee.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
H-5.1 Development Review Process. Consider new policies, codes, and procedures
that have the potential to reduce procedural delays, provide information early in the
development process regarding development costs, and charge only those fees necessary to
adequately carry out needed public services and improvements.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: The City’s Economic Development Strategy (EDS)
was finalized and adopted by the City Council in October 2023, and the 2024-2025 EDS
Annual Progress Report – Year 2 was received and filed by the City Council in October 2025.
The EDS was developed to guide the City’s economic development activities over a five-year
period that can be implemented in a series of actions over the plan’s lifespan. The EDS Annual
Progress Report provides a summary of various measures taken in 2024-2025 that significantly
advanced the ongoing implementation of the EDS and the action items they support.
Year 2 Accomplishments include and are not limited to:
• Launched RC Works—a community-focused job board designed to connect local businesses
and organizations with talented job seekers in the City.
• Hosted the second cohort of the Emprendedor@s Program, an eight-week Spanish
entrepreneurship academy, in partnership with the County of San Bernardino Economic
Development Department and Chaffey College.
• Attained establishments identified in the EDS’s retail fit analysis, including but not limited to
Fogo de Chão, Bacio di Latte, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Vallarta Supermarkets.
• Launched an ED on the Move Brokers Roadshow pilot designed as a broker-focused
briefing— concise and informative, and an opportunity for City staff to connect with those
who cannot attend the Commercial Real Estate Brokers Roundtable meetings.
Year 2 accomplishments support the implementation of the General Plan’s Land Use &
Community Character. The City will continue to implement Year 2-3 actions identified in the
EDS Implementation Plan, and build relationships with the community, businesses, developers,
and potential investors. The City will continue to be forward-thinking in its programs, services,
and long-range planning with the goal of developing a fiscally sound and sustainable economy
for years to come.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
LC-3.6 Diverse Economy. Guide development and public investments to maintain a
fiscally sound city with a diverse and sustainable tax base.
LC-3.7 Developing our Economy. Actively promote and encourage opportunities
for local economic development, education, housing, locally hiring, internships and
employment from cradle to career so as to increase resident retention, improve and grow
a strong local economy, achieve a positive jobs-housing match; retain critical educational
resources and human capital, reduce regional commuting, gas consumption and
greenhouse emissions and ensure equitable opportunities for all residents of the City and
region to thrive.
LC 3.8 Jobs-housing Match. Encourage new employment generating uses and
businesses that improve the jobs-housing match in the city.
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2025 Hiring Fair: Over the last four years, the City has hosted a hiring fair to enhance
the economic vitality and resiliency of the community. The event is a dynamic platform where
employers and job seekers can connect directly, facilitating immediate engagement and
potential job placement. Moreover, the hiring fair helps reduce unemployment rates, addressing
workforce shortages, and supports local businesses by ensuring they have the human resources
needed to thrive.
The City’s annual hiring fair prioritizes local businesses, inviting various industries to participate,
from education to manufacturing to retail. The fair was held in September 2025 and was met
with success, serving as a great opportunity to connect residents and job seekers with local
businesses and support the business community.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
LC-3.7 Developing our Economy. Actively promote and encourage opportunities
for local economic development, education, housing, locally hiring, internships and
employment from cradle to career so as to increase resident retention, improve and grow
a strong local economy, achieve a positive jobs-housing match; retain critical educational
resources and human capital, reduce regional commuting, gas consumption and
greenhouse emissions and ensure equitable opportunities for all residents of the City and
region to thrive.
LC-3.8 Jobs-housing match. Encourage new employment generating uses and
businesses that improve the jobs-housing match in the city.
HIRING FAIR:
30 BUSINESS
EXHIBITORS
750+ ATTENDEES
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EV CHARGING AT NEW DEVELOPMENT: The Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility
(RCMU) offers rebates to encourage the installation of new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
stations, supporting the City’s broader sustainability and clean transportation goals. This
incentive has generated interest, with inquiries from both residential and commercial sectors
seeking to take advantage of the program. RCMU continues to actively promote and support
the initiative, providing guidance to potential applicants on eligibility, application procedures,
and recommendations to maximize benefits through stackable funding opportunities, such
as combining local rebates with state incentives. These efforts are designed to make EV
infrastructure more accessible, accelerate adoption of electric vehicles, and contribute to
reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the community.
The following projects were completed in 2025:
• The Resort - One dual Level 2 Charger was installed in April 2025.
• Fire Station #178 - Two Level 2 Chargers were activated in February 2025.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
RC-7.3 EV Charging Retrofits. Encourage existing development to retrofit to include
charging stations.
RC-7.5 Municipal Vehicle Fleet. Reduce fossil fuel consumption of the City’s vehicle
fleet by increasing the number of electric or zero emissions vehicles.
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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHOICE & ZERO NET ENERGY: The Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Utility (RCMU) is well positioned to meet California’s Renewable Portfolio Standards through
a diversified mix of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and long-term solar contracts. These
commitments support the state’s clean-energy goals, which require utilities to supply 60%
renewable energy by 2030 and reach 100% renewable retail electricity by 2045. As a
publicly owned utility (POU), RCMU can fulfill these requirements by procuring a balanced
mix of eligible renewable resources, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and
bioenergy. POUs report their progress directly to the California Energy Commission, which
certifies renewable resources, verifies compliance, and ensures publicly owned utilities remain
on track to meet the state’s long-term clean-energy goals. There were several PPAs approved by
City Council in 2023 with a portion of them energized in 2025.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
RC-6.2 Renewable Energy. Encourage renewable energy installations and facilitate
green technology and business.
RC-7.10 Alternative Energy. Continue to promote the incorporation of alternative
energy generation (e.g., solar, wind, biomass) in public and private development.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) HUB: Since opening in January 2025, the Electric Vehicle (EV)
Station Hub located at the Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center has experienced very high
demand. Phase 1 introduced four 200 kW dual-port EV chargers, each averaging more
than 20 daily uses. Funding has been secured for Phase 2, which will add four additional
200 kW dual-port stations and double the site’s charging capacity. Inclusion of this project
ensures alignment with the City’s EV Readiness Plan and General Plan, supporting long-term
sustainability goals.
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Station Hub has already been attributed to reducing greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions while creating a reliable, accessible charging network that encourages EV
adoption across Southern California.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
MA-1.1 Transportation Leadership. Take a leadership role in local and regional
transportation related planning and decision making.
RC-6.1 Climate Action Plan. Maintain and implement a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that
provides best management practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
RC-7.1 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging on City Property. As funding is available,
encourage the installation of publicly available electric vehicle charging stations at City-
owned buildings, facilities, property, and in the public right-of-way.
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GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
LC-1.1 Complete Places. Ensure that a broad range of recreational, commercial,
educational, arts, cultural, and civic amenities are nearby and easily accessible to residents
and workers in each neighborhood and each employment district.
LC-2.11 Park-Once. Allow and encourage strategies that enable adjacent uses and
properties to flexibly share parking facilities, so that users can park once and pursue
multiple activities on foot before returning to their car.
PAUL A. BIANE LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT: In December 2022, City Council
accepted and allocated grant and capital funds for the Biane Library Infrastructure Project. The
project was made possible by a Building Forward Infrastructure Grant from the California State
Library totaling nearly $600,000 and a matching $600,000 from the Library capital funds.
The project seeks to ensure the Paul A. Biane Library facility can meet infrastructure needs for
the next 15 to 20 years of service.
Since then, several upgrades to the library have been implemented including the replacement
of HVAC components such as boilers and packing units that service the building. Additional
security cameras and complete replacement of the public and staff carpeted flooring were
completed in April 2025. Renovation to the Paul A. Biane Library infrastructure will continue
through mid-2026.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
PF-3.1 Library. Continue to improve the local libraries system, complete with community
facilities that provide knowledgeable, service-oriented staff and offer access to information,
books, and other materials in a variety of formats, including emerging technologies.
Consider future options for providing library services that are flexible and will maximize
library services while keeping costs affordable.
PF-1.1 New Building Standards. Continue to implement high-quality standards for
new public facilities and improvements to existing buildings.
PF-1.2 Underserved Neighborhoods. Prioritize new community facilities in
underserved neighborhoods and centers.
RANDALL LEWIS SECOND STORY AND BEYOND®: The Randall Lewis Second Story
and Beyond® opened May 24, 2024, and is the only municipal library to own and operate a
children’s museum currently known in the country. This unique service is a regional draw, filling
the void of children’s museum services in a 40-mile radius. From its opening through the end of
Fiscal Year 2024/25, the museum:
• Received 44,800 visitors
• Sold 268 memberships
• Welcomed 39 school field trips
• Hosted 12 birthday parties
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DIANE WILLIAMS LIBRARY AT LIONS PARK
EXPANSION PROJECT: In December 2022, the City
Council took a significant step toward expanding public
access to library services by accepting and allocating
grant and capital funds for the Westside Library Relocation
Project. This initiative is part of the City’s broader
commitment to enhancing community infrastructure and
creating inclusive, future-ready public spaces.
The project is centered around the renovation of the Lions
East and West buildings, which will become the new home
of the Archibald Library. Supported by a $6.5 million
Building Forward Infrastructure Grant from the California State Library, the new facility will offer
a larger footprint, upgraded Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessibility, and expanded
amenities including a multi-purpose room for events, a larger teen area, outdoor programming
space, and a Friends of the Library bookstore.
Construction on Phase I began in July 2025 and is progressing on schedule, with completion
anticipated by August 2026. In a recent development, the City secured an additional $1.2
million in funding from San Bernardino County. This funding will support the overall construction
and include a climatized corridor connecting the two buildings.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
PF-1.2 Underserved Neighborhoods. Prioritize new community facilities in
underserved neighborhoods and centers.
ADVANCED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ATMS): The Advanced Traffic
Management System (ATMS) is the City’s integrated smart traffic signal system, a key initiative
to reduce roadway congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions from idling vehicles, and
support safe, efficient evacuations during emergencies. Construction of Phase 2 of this
multiphase project began in 2025, covering key corridors including Milliken Avenue (4th
Street to Grizzly Drive), 19th Street (Sapphire Street to Haven Avenue), Arrow Route (Grove
Avenue to East Avenue), Rochester Avenue (Base Line Road to Banyan Street), and Day
Creek Boulevard (Base Line Road to Wilson Avenue). Phase 2 construction is expected to be
completed in Spring 2026, advancing the City’s vision for a safer, more sustainable, and
technologically advanced transportation network.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
MA-3.4 Emergency Access. Prioritize development and infrastructure investments that
work to implement, maintain, and enhance emergency access throughout the community.
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FIREBIRD CAMERAS: The City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Fire District, in partnership
with the Cucamonga Valley Water District and the Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power, are in the process of installing early wildfire detection cameras along the City’s northern
boundary, following the wildland-urban interface to the Alta Loma and Etiwanda neighborhoods
along the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains. The system will provide rapid detection,
reporting, and response to wildfires.
The proposed FIREBird wildfire detection system is produced by Lindsey FireSense LLC, of
Azusa, CA. The FIREBird system is designed specifically to detect and report wildfires as small
as 5x5 feet, up to a detectable distance of 900 feet, typically in less than two minutes. Rapid
detection results in faster fire response and smaller fires to contain. The goal of the system is to
save significant resources, money, and most importantly, lives.
The City and Fire District extend their gratitude to Assemblymember Holden for championing
the $1.9 Million funding for the FIREBird wildfire detection system. The system will aid in the
rapid deployment of our local resources resulting in the preservation of the natural resources
and the historically significant areas within the wildland-urban interface. Installation of cameras
has already begun with an expected completion date in early 2026.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
S-1.1 City Staff Readiness. Ensure City staff and departments demonstrate a readiness
to respond to emergency incidents and events.
S-1.8 Regional Coordination. Ensure regional coordination continues with neighboring
jurisdictions, County, State, and Federal agencies on emergency management and risk
reduction planning and activities.
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SUGGESTED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL MAPS: As part of the City’s participation in
the national Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, the project modernized and replaced the
outdated 2007 and 2017 school route maps with new, interactive digital maps that identify
safe and convenient routes for walking, bicycling, and rolling to school. Developed using
current local conditions and community input, the maps enhance usability and relevance for
students and their families. In addition to promoting active transportation, the project advances
equity by addressing environmental disparities through expanded access. The maps are now
available on the City’s website in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
MA-3.1 Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks. Maintain the Active Transportation Plan
supporting safe routes to school, and a convenient network of identified pedestrian and
bicycle routes with access to major employment centers, shopping districts, regional transit
centers, and residential neighborhoods.
PF-2.1 Schools. Consider the needs of the school districts that serve Rancho Cucamonga
in future planning and development activities.
CONNECT RC BICYCLE SUBCOMMITTEE: As part of the City’s Healthy RC initiative, the
Connect RC Bicycle Subcommittee was established in 2023 to advance safe, sustainable, and
accessible bicycle travel throughout Rancho Cucamonga. In 2025, the subcommittee, working
alongside City staff, convened monthly to support policy development, provide input on active
transportation infrastructure projects, and strengthen bicycle advocacy efforts. These efforts
included the successful delivery of six community bike ride events, expanding public engagement
and reinforcing the City’s commitment to safer streets, trails, and byways for all users.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
MA-3.1 Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks. Maintain the Active Transportation Plan
supporting safe routes to school, and a convenient network of identified pedestrian and
bicycle routes with access to major employment centers, shopping districts, regional transit
centers, and residential neighborhoods.
LC-5.1 Improved Street Network. Systematically extend and complete a network
of complete streets to ensure a high-level of multi-modal connectivity within and between
adjacent Neighborhoods, Centers and Districts. Plan and implement targeted improvements
to the quality and number of pedestrian and bicycle routes within the street and trail
network, prioritizing connections to schools, parks, and neighborhood activity centers.
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6TH STREET CYCLE TRACK: The 6th Street Cycle Track is a 1.75-mile active transportation
corridor between Haven Avenue and Rochester Avenue that improves connectivity to key
destinations, including the Metrolink Station, the Resort mixed-use development, and the Day
Creek Channel Bike Trail. The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) served
as the lead agency for design, construction, right-of-way, and funding as part of Phase II of the
Metrolink Station Accessibility Improvement Project. The project delivers Class IV protected bike
lanes, significantly enhancing safety and comfort for both recreational and commuter cyclists.
Additional improvements included median enhancements, cobblestone paving, curb, gutter,
and sidewalk upgrades, as well as new signage and striping. The City leveraged construction
activities to complete additional pavement rehabilitation. Completed in May 2025, the project
advances key goals of the City’s Connect RC Active Transportation Plan.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
MA-1.1 Transportation Leadership. Take a leadership role in local and regional
transportation related planning and decision making.
MA-1.4 Local Mobility Hub. Require new development at mobility hubs and key stops
along the future bus rapid transit and future transit circulator system to facilitate first mile/
last mile connectivity to neighborhoods.
MA-2.3 Street Design. Implement innovative street and intersection designs to maximize
efficiency and safety in the city. Use traffic calming tools to assist in implementing complete
street principles. Possible tools include roundabouts, curb extensions, high visibility
crosswalks, and separated bicycle infrastructure.
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DAY CREEK CHANNEL BIKE TRAIL AND CHURCH STREET CROSSING: The Day Creek
Channel Bike Trail is an ADA-accessible, paved multi-use trail extending from Jack Benny Drive
to Base Line Road, featuring a new signalized crossing at Church Street and a dedicated access
path to the RC Sports Center to support special events and recreational use. Improvements
included new curb ramps and sidewalks, retaining curbs and walls, fencing and gates, a traffic
signal system, and signage and striping. The project was officially opened to the public with a
ribbon cutting ceremony and a community bike ride at the RC Sports Center in October 2025.
The trail significantly enhances connectivity and quality of life by providing a safe, designated
route for walking, bicycling, and rolling for both recreational and commuting purposes.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
LC-5.1 Improved Street Network. Systematically extend and complete a network
of complete streets to ensure a high-level of multi-modal connectivity within and between
adjacent Neighborhoods, Centers and Districts. Plan and implement targeted improvements
to the quality and number of pedestrian and bicycle routes within the street and trail
network, prioritizing connections to schools, parks, and neighborhood activity centers.
MA-2.3 Street Design. Implement innovative street and intersection designs to maximize
efficiency and safety in the city. Use traffic calming tools to assist in implementing complete
street principles. Possible tools include roundabouts, curb extensions, high visibility
crosswalks, and separated bicycle infrastructure.
OS-2.5 Utility Corridors. Preserve the primary function of utility corridors while
providing every reasonable opportunity for shared public use for active mobility and
recreational purposes.
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HERITAGE PARK BRIDGES: In 2019, a structural
evaluation of the five bridges in Heritage Park, four
over the Demens Creek Channel and one over the
Rancho Wash Channel, confirmed that all required
replacement. Phase 1 of the Heritage Park Bridge
Replacement Project focuses on the three bridges in
the park’s northeast corner serving the Equestrian
Center and Emergency Staging Area, which are being
replaced with a single, more improved, modern bridge
structure. Construction is currently underway and is
expected to be completed by January 2026, improving
safety, accessibility, and resilience within the park.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
LC-1.4 Connectivity and Mobility. Work to complete a network of pedestrian- and
bike-friendly streets and trails, designed in concert with adjacent land uses, using the public
realm to provide more access options.
OS-2.1 Trail Corridors. Extend, improve and complete the multi-purpose trail network,
wherever possible, by utilizing existing flood control channel and utility corridor rights-of-
way as public trail corridors.
HAVEN AND ARROW DEVELOPMENT: The Haven and Arrow Development project on the
southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route marks the City’s first project to create a
transformative, walkable, and bikeable multi-way boulevard. The project includes a new slip
lane with a protected bike lane, curbside parking, sidewalks, street lighting, and landscaping.
These improvements will enhance safety and comfort for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users,
while maintaining smooth traffic flow for vehicles.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
MA-2.2 New Streets. To achieve the vision for transportation and mobility in the city, the
final design, location, and alignment of streets shall provide levels of access, connectivity,
and circulation consistent with the conceptual layouts shown in this Mobility and Access
Chapter.
MA-2.3 Street Design. Implement innovative street and intersection designs to maximize
efficiency and safety in the city. Use traffic calming tools to assist in implementing complete
street principles. Possible tools include roundabouts, curb extensions, high visibility
crosswalks, and separated bicycle infrastructure.
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HAVEN AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS:
The Haven Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project was
completed in May 2025 and enhanced pedestrian
safety and mobility in front of Chaffey College by
constructing a continuous, ADA-compliant sidewalk
along the east side of the street. The project also
installed Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) push
buttons at crossings and included additional striping
and curb improvements. By closing existing sidewalk
gaps, this critical infrastructure improvement provides a
safer, more accessible route for students and residents
walking or commuting in the area.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
LC-2.3 Streetscape. Enhance the pedestrian experience through streetscape
improvements such as enhanced street lighting, street trees, and easement dedications
to increase the widths of the sidewalks, provide side access parking lanes, and other
pedestrian and access amenities.
MA-2.1 Complete Streets. Require that new roadways include provisions for complete
streets, balancing the needs of all users of all ages and capabilities.
ALMOND STREET IMPROVEMENTS: The Almond Street Improvements Project will construct
a new local road with one lane in each direction, completing the connection between Carnelian
Street and Via Verde Street. This new corridor will enhance east-west connectivity north of State
Route 210, improving traffic circulation and public safety access in a high fire hazard area with
limited access. Construction is anticipated to be completed by Summer 2026.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
LC-5.2 Connections Between Development Projects. Require the continuation and
connectivity of the street network between adjacent development projects and discourage
the use of cul-de-sacs or other dead-end routes.
MA-3.4 Emergency Access. Prioritize development and infrastructure investments that
work to implement, maintain, and enhance emergency access throughout the community.
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WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Foothill Boulevard from Grove
Avenue to San Bernardino Road serves as the City’s western gateway and a key segment of
historic Route 66. This comprehensive street improvement project enhanced safety, mobility, and
reliability for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Improvements included roadway reconstruction
with new asphalt, curb and gutter, storm drain infrastructure, irrigation and landscaping, traffic
signal modifications, and expansion of the City’s fiber optic backbone and Advanced Traffic
Management System (ATMS). The project also delivered two reconstructed travel lanes in
each direction with a painted median, a protected two-way cycle track, new sidewalks, street
lighting, and related streetscape amenities.
Additionally, the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Red Hill Country Club Drive was
realigned and signalized to improve traffic operations and overall safety.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
LC-5.5 Foothill Boulevard as a Gateway. Transform the ends of Foothill Boulevard
near the city boundary to a unique gateway environment through street improvements and
coordinated infill development along both sides of Foothill Boulevard.
LC-5.6 Foothill Boulevard as a Connector. Transition Foothill Boulevard from a
“divider” to a “connector” that brings the north and south sides together. Ensure that new
development along the Foothill Corridor generates a high quality pedestrian- and transit-
oriented environment and a concentration of commercial and civic amenities and community
gathering places for residents from all parts of the city.
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ETIWANDA AVENUE EAST SIDE WIDENING: The Etiwanda Avenue East Side Widening
project includes street widening, curb and gutter, sidewalks, streetlights, utility relocations,
and pavement rehabilitation along the east side of Etiwanda Avenue. These improvements will
enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, while improving
overall traffic flow. Construction is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2026.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
MA-2.3 Street Design. Implement innovative street and intersection designs to maximize
efficiency and safety in the city. Use traffic calming tools to assist in implementing complete
street principles. Possible tools include roundabouts, curb extensions, high visibility
crosswalks, and separated bicycle infrastructure.
MA-3.2 Traffic Safety. Prioritize transportation system improvements that help eliminate
traffic-related fatalities and severe injury collisions.
SPAGNOLO 9/11 MEMORIAL PARK: On September 11, 2025, the community came
together for a heartfelt and historic moment—the grand opening of Spagnolo 9/11 Memorial
Park. City leaders, Police and Fire District staff, dignitaries, and residents gathered for a ribbon-
cutting ceremony followed by the City’s annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.
Located at 10597 Town Center Drive, near Terra Vista Parkway, the 1.3-acre park now stands
as a space for reflection, remembrance, and connection in the heart of our city. The memorial
features steel from the World Trade Center, fragments from Flight 93, and material from the
Pentagon — all carefully arranged to represent the geographic relationship of the three sites at
a scale of 1/4000. A walking path links the sites, leading visitors toward a central gathering
area designed for quiet reflection and community remembrance events. In addition, the park
includes a special monument honoring Rancho Cucamonga’s Gold Star Service Members who
have given their lives since September 11, 2001.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
OS-1.1 Equitable Access to Parks. Strive to ensure that at least one park or other
public open space is within safe, comfortable walk from homes and jobs, without
crossing major streets except at signalized crossings. Equitable access to parks should be
determined based on the fundamental character of the place (rural, suburban, urban) and
corresponding transportation infrastructure.
OS-1.4 Design Character and Public Art. Require neighborhood parks, greens,
and playgrounds to be designed as an integral element of their Community Planning Area,
reflecting the design character, art, and culture, of that neighborhood, center or district.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND
SUPPORT TEAM (COAST): The
Community Outreach and Support
Team (COAST) is a groundbreaking
initiative aimed at providing vital
support and resources to residents in
need, particularly those experiencing
homelessness, mental health
challenges, and other vulnerable
populations, including seniors. This
program is a strategic collaboration
between multiple agencies, including
San Bernardino County Behavioral
Health, the San Bernardino County
Fire Department Paramedics, local
police departments, and the inclusion
of a therapy dog. The COAST team is designed to engage with residents in a compassionate
and informative manner, helping to provide education on available support services and
making connections with the necessary resources to improve residents’ quality of life.
The COAST program operates through a mobile unit, allowing team members to directly reach
individuals in various locations throughout the county, ensuring that no one is left without the
support they need. The mobile unit is fully equipped to address a wide range of concerns,
including providing immediate mental health support, crisis intervention, and facilitating
connections with other local services. This unit is staffed by professionals from the Fire,
Behavioral Health, and Police Departments, all working in tandem with the therapy dog to build
trust and foster a sense of safety to those they serve. The COAST program is part of a broader
network, with four other COAST teams operating throughout San Bernardino County.
The COAST program became fully operational in 2025, with plans to continue expanding
its reach and effectiveness. This initiative represents a significant step forward in providing
coordinated, compassionate care and services to some of the most vulnerable members of the
community.
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES SUPPORTED
H-3.1 Homeless Services. Provide assistance as it becomes available towards efforts
of local organizations and community groups to provide emergency shelters, transitional
housing opportunities, and services to the City’s homeless population and those at-risk of
homelessness.
S-1.1 City Staff Readiness. Ensure City staff and departments demonstrate a readiness
to respond to emergency incidents and events.
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INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Rancho Cucamonga sits along major transportation corridors that link Southern California and
its shipping ports to the rest of the country. The City is a major center for the logistics industry
and goods movement within Southern California due primarily to its proximity to the Interstate
10 and Interstate 15 freeways and the Ontario International Airport.
In 2025, the City approved or entitled 2.2M square feet of Industrial and commercial
development. Although the City is hopeful that the projects approved in 2025 will result in new
construction, current economic conditions suggest that progress may slow. Factors such as rising
construction costs, increased tariffs, elevated interest rates, scarcity in building materials, and a
shortage of skilled labor are all significant factors that could delay projects from moving beyond
approval to completion.
Highlights for industrial/commercial development that were approved or under construction in
2025 are as follows:
REYES COCA-COLA: An application was approved
in October 2025 to redevelop and expand an existing
beverage distribution facility to include production,
bottling, and distribution operations and other site
improvements. This property is located near
Haven Avenue to the west, 7th Street to the north,
Utica Avenue to the east, and 6th Street to the south.
PANNATONI 9TH AND VINEYARD: An application
was approved in December 2025 for the development
of three concrete tilt-up industrial buildings totaling
approximately 982,096 square feet. This property is
bound by Vineyard Avenue to the east, 9th Street to
the north, Baker Avenue to the west, and the Metrolink
railroad line to the south.
MILLIKEN AND JERSEY: Construction was
substantially completed for the development of a
159,580 square-foot industrial warehouse building.
This property is located on the northwest corner of
Jersey Boulevard and Milliken Avenue.
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SANCTITY HOTEL: Construction was completed in
February 2025 for the development of Sanctity Hotel,
a boutique hotel, featuring a 3-story building with
68 suites and a rooftop lounge, Durango Cantina &
Rooftop Bar. This property is located at the southwest
corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road.
NEWCASTLE ARROW: An application was
approved in September 2025 for the development of
a warehouse building totaling 334,776 square feet.
This property is located west of Etiwanda Avenue and
south of Arrow Route.
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CHAPTER 3
HOUSING GOALS PROGRESS
Housing is one of the most basic human needs and recognized as a fundamental right under
California law. PlanRC’s approach to housing is to move beyond State mandated Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirements and instead embrace the business and
community need to provide housing as an opportunity rather than an obligation. In 2025,
Rancho Cucamonga continued its progress in meeting the need for housing by approving or
entitling 272 units, issuing 611 building permits, and constructing or completing 380 units.
There was a significant decrease in the number of units approved from the previous year.
This was expected due to continued fluctuations in the market, shortages in labor and supply,
increased interest rates, and inflation. Additionally, some developers that initially exhibited
interest in moving their projects through completion, were unable to continue due to fiscal
pressures. Despite these challenges, the City continues to actively engage with developers and
collaborate efforts to ensure the City continues making progress towards its housing goals.
HOUSING ELEMENT: The California State
Legislature mandates that all cities include a
Housing Element (HE) component in the General
Plan and subsequently, requires that cities prepare
an annual progress report (APR) on the status
of the HE. The HE focuses on understanding the
housing needs in Rancho Cucamonga and sets
forth its best plan of action for meeting those
needs through residential land use planning and
programmatic efforts.
The current HE was approved by the Rancho
Cucamonga City Council in October 2021 and
certified by the California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) in August
2022, covering an 8-year planning period of October 15, 2021 to October 15, 2029. As
required by State law, the HE APR for the 2025 report will be submitted to HCD by April 1,
2026. The tables contained in this chapter provide a summary of the data that was reported on
the 2025 HE APR.
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REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (RHNA) GOALS: The planning for
housing growth is mandated by State law through the RHNA process. Through this process,
cities are allocated a numeric housing goal divided by income categories. The purpose is to
ensure cities are developing its fair share of housing for all income levels including, acutely
low, extremely low, very low, low, moderate, and above moderate levels.
For the current 8-year planning period (2021-2029), Rancho Cucamonga was allocated
10,525 units, which equates to 1,316 units per year. To accommodate for this many units,
changes were made to the land use zones that allow for higher density developments,
particularly along major travel corridors. Previously, the City considered the number of
entitlements as the benchmark to compare the RHNA’s housing goals, however, in the 2024
HE APR instructions, HCD clarified that their key benchmark for tracking RHNA progress is
issued building permits.In 2025, the City issued 611 building permits. To date, there have
been a total of 2,752 building permits issued in the current planning period, which is 26%
of the overall target. Although the City cannot require or mandate developers to submit
applications to construct more housing within City boundaries, the City does encourage new
development by offering incentives such as the City’s Affordable Housing incentives/Density
Bonus provisions. This incentive allows for a reduction in development standards in exchange
for the development of affordable housing units. In 2025, there was one major development
entitled that included Density Bonus provisions which resulted in the approval of 1 affordable
unit. Moving forward, the City will continue to foster relationships with stakeholders and
engage in discussions related to development. The City anticipates to meet its moderate and
above moderate income RHNA allocation with projects approved and in the process of being
approved, and accommodate the remaining units through accessory dwelling units, vacant,
and nonvacant sites that have development potential.
HOUSING APPLICATIONS: Since the adoption of PlanRC, development interest has
remained continuous, particularly along key corridors designed for mixed use development.
It is anticipated that interest will continue through the following years. Table 1 provides a
snapshot of applications submitted, approved, and disapproved in 2025.
Total housing applications submitted 15
Number of proposed units in all applications received 1,284
Total housing units approved of those submitted 194
Total housing units disapproved 0
TABLE 1: NUMBER OF HOUSING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
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BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED BY AFFORDABILITY: There were a total of 611 residential
building permits issued in 2025. Table 2 displays a breakdown of permits issued by income
level.
TABLE 2: BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED BY AFFORDABILITY SUMMARY
Income Level Permits Issued
Acutely Low 0
Extremely Low 5
Very Low 22
Low 28
Moderate 10
Above Moderate 546
TOTAL UNITS 611
RESIDENTIAL UNITS BY STRUCTURE TYPE: In 2025, there were 272 units approved or
entitled, 611 units permitted, and 380 units completed or built. Although it is possible that the
same unit may be counted in more than one category (in cases where a unit was permitted
and built in the same year), it is not likely as all three process types may not always occur
in the same year. Table 3 displays a breakdown by the type of structure that was approved,
permitted, and completed.
TABLE 3: RESIDENTIAL UNITS BY STRUCTURE TYPE
Structure Type Approved Permitted Completed
Single Family Attached 0 0 0
Single Family Detached 5 33 17
2 to 4 Units 0 65 31
5+ Units 267 432 265
Accessory Dwelling Units N/A 81 67
Mobile Homes 0 0 0
TOTAL UNITS 272 611 380
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RESIDENTIAL/MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
In 2025, Rancho Cucamonga continued its progress on the development of several residential/
mixed-use projects. These projects embody the General Plan’s goal of developing Complete
Neighborhoods, where a diverse range of unique neighborhoods with a mix of amenities that
support active, healthy lifestyles is available. Highlights for residential/mixed-use developments
that were approved or under construction in 2025 include:
HAVEN AND ARROW: Construction was substantially
completed in late 2025 for a mixed-use development
consisting of 248 apartment units and 23,750 square
feet of commercial space. This property is located at the
southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route.
ALEXAN VICTORIA GARDENS: Currently undergoing
construction, this development consists of a 4-story, 385-
unit residential development with two single-story amenity
buildings and open spaces for residents. This property is
located on the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard
and Cultural Center Drive within Victoria Gardens.
AVIGNON RESERVE: An application was approved in
February 2025 to construct a 3-story, 18-unit residential
development on approximately 1.3 acres of land. This
property is located at the northwest corner of Arrow Route
and Manola Place.
ALTA MERITA: Construction was completed in June 2025
for a mixed-use development comprising of 259 residential
units, two commercial units totaling 2,253 square feet, and
one live/work unit totaling 816 square feet. This property
is located on the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Etiwanda Avenue.
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REMPEL MIXED-USE: An application was approved
in August 2025 to construct a mixed-use development
consisting of 40 residential townhouse units and 10 live/
work units. This property is located at the southwest corner
of Base Line Road and Amethyst Avenue.
TRAILS AT ETIWANDA: An application was approved
in October 2025 for the development of 166 single-family
residences, which covers the western portion of a larger
project area (approximately 70 acres or previously graded
vacant lots). The property is located near the northeast
corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Wilson Avenue.
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CONCLUSION
Much consideration and planning are given to every new development application submitted
to the City to ensure each new project aligns with the goals and big ideas laid out in the
General Plan. In 2025, the City approved 272 residential units, issued 611 building permits,
constructed 380 livable units, and approved 2.2M square feet of industrial development.
Additionally, the City advanced several impactful projects aimed at enhancing operational
efficiency and public safety. This included, street improvements, library renovations, the new
COAST program aimed at serving the most vulnerable populations, and the grand opening of
the Spagnolo 9/11 Memorial Park. Milestones such as these are what continue to make this
city a great place to live, work, and play. The City will continue to partner with community
members, developers, and interested stakeholders to ensure our vision remains clear: To
continue building on our success as a worldclass community.
This 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report will be submitted to HCD and LCI as mandated
by the State, and additionally, will serve as a report card to the community regarding the City’s
progress in implementing the community’s vision and values, as embodied in PlanRC, and
provides the reader with a broad understanding of related activities that took place in 2025.
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APPENDICES
GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL
LC-1
A CITY OF PLACES.
A beautiful city with a diversity and balance of unique and well-connected places.
LC-1.1 Complete Places. Ensure that a broad range of recreational,
commercial, educational, arts, cultural, and civic amenities are nearby and
easily accessible to residents and workers in each neighborhood and each
employment district.
LC-1.2 Quality of Place. Ensure that new infill development is compatible
with the existing, historic, and envisioned future character and scale of each
neighborhood.
LC-1.3 Quality of Public Space. Require that new development incorporate
the adjacent street and open space network into their design to soften the
transition between private and public realm and creating a greener more
human-scale experience.
LC-1.4 Connectivity and Mobility. Work to complete a network of
pedestrian- and bike-friendly streets and trails, designed in concert with adjacent
land uses, using the public realm to provide more access options.
LC-1.5 Master Planning. When planning a site, there must be meaningful
efforts to master plan the site so as to ensure a well-structured network and block
pattern with sufficient access and connectivity to achieve the placemaking goals
of this General Plan.
LC-1.6 Disadvantaged Communities. Prioritize development appropriate
to the needs of disadvantaged communities, particularly south of Foothill
Boulevard.
LC-1.7 Design for Safety. Require the use of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques such as providing clear lines of sight,
appropriate lighting, and wayfinding signs to ensure that new development is
visible from public areas and easy to navigate.
LC-1.8 Public Art. Require new construction to integrate public art in
accordance with the City Public Arts Program.
LC-1.9 Infill Development. Enable and encourage infill development within
vacant and underutilized properties through flexible design requirements and
potential incentives.
LAND USE & COMMUNITY CHARACTER
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LC-1.10 Development Incentives. Consider incentives for new development
that provides substantial economic and placemaking benefit to the community
and prohibit the provision of incentives that outweigh the direct benefits of the
development and its use.
LC-1.11 Compatible Development. Allow flexibility in density and intensity
to address specific site conditions and ensure compatibility of new development
with adjacent context.
LC-1.12 Adaptive Reuse. Support the adaptive reuse of historic properties
consistent with neighborhood character.
LC-1.13 Improved Public Realm. Require that new development extend
the “walkable public realm” into previously vacant and/or parking lot-dominant
large single-use parcels of land.
LC-1.14 Street Amenities and Lighting. Modify pedestrian and street
amenities, lighting styles and intensities to be compatible with the character of
the surrounding neighborhoods.
LC-1.15 Historic Route 66. Build on the history and significance of Historic
Route 66 (Foothill Boulevard) by incorporating design features, such as public
art, signage, and architecture, that reflect its history and heritage.
LC-1.16 Healthy Development. Ensure that the design and development
of our communities supports the health and well-being of our residents. Use the
Healthy Development Checklist, or similar assessment tool, to assess the overall
health performance and supportiveness of new development projects.
GOAL
LC-2
HUMAN SCALED.
A city planned and designed for people fostering social and economic interaction,
an active and vital public realm, and high levels of public safety and comfort.
LC-2.1 Building Orientation. Require that buildings be sited near the street
and organized with the more active functions —entries, lobbies, bike parking,
offices, employee break rooms and outdoor lunch areas—facing toward and
prominently visible from the street and visitor parking areas.
LC-2.2 Active Frontages. Require new development abutting streets and
other public spaces to face the public realm with attractive building facades,
and entries to encourage walking, biking, and public transit as primary—not
“alternative”—mobility modes.
LC-2.3 Streetscape. Enhance the pedestrian experience through streetscape
improvements such as enhanced street lighting, street trees, and easement
dedications to increase the widths of the sidewalks, provide side access parking
lanes, and other pedestrian and access amenities.
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LC-2.4 Tree Planting. Require the planting of predominantly native and
drought-tolerant trees that shade the sidewalks, buffer pedestrians from traffic,
define the public spaces of streets, and moderate high temperatures and wind
speeds throughout the city.
LC-2.5 Gradual Transitions. Where adjacent to existing and planned
residential housing, require that new development of a larger form or intensity,
transition gradually to complement the adjacent residential uses.
LC-2.6 Commercial Requirements. Require development projects in non-
residential and mixed-use areas to provide for enhanced pedestrian activity
through the following techniques:
• Require that the ground floor of buildings where retail uses are allowed
have a minimum 15 feet floor to floor height.
• Require that the ground floor of the building occupy the majority of the lot’s
front, with exceptions for vehicular access where necessary.
• Require that most of the linear ground floor retail frontage (where such
occurs) be visually and physically “open” to the street, incorporating
windows and other design treatments to create an engaging street front.
• Minimize vehicle movements across the sidewalk.
• Allow for and encourage the development of outdoor plazas and dining
areas.
LC-2.7 Shared Parking. Encourage structured and shared parking solutions
that ensure that parking lots do not dominate street fronts and are screened
from public views whenever possible.
LC-2.8 Landscaping. Require development projects to incorporate high
quality, predominantly native and drought-tolerant landscaping to extend and
enhance the green space network of the city.
LC-2.9 Buffer Zones. Require development projects to incorporate buffer
zones when determined to be necessary or desirable to serve as managed
open space for wildfire safety and vegetation fuel modification.
LC-2.10 Pedestrian-Oriented Auto-Dependent Uses. Require auto
dependent uses such as drive-throughs, car washes, automobile service
stations, and similar auto-focused businesses, to be designed with buildings
oriented toward the primary street and the auto-servicing use/activity in
the rear. Prohibit auto-dependent uses from locating in pedestrian-priority
environments, such as City Centers, Traditional Town Centers, and all
Neighborhoods.
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LC-3
FISCALLY SUSTAINABLE.
A fiscally sound and sustainable City.
LC-2.11 Park-Once. Allow and encourage strategies that enable adjacent
uses and properties to flexibly share parking facilities, so that users can park
once and pursue multiple activities on foot before returning to their car, such as:
• Unbundling parking from development.
• Considering parking “districts” demonstrating sufficient parking within a
convenient walking distance.
• Design parking facilities to be architecturally compatible and integrated
with adjacent buildings so as to not dominate or detract from the character
of the area.
LC-3.1 Community Value. Actively manage growth and investments in the
community to maximize the value of new development, seeking value-per-acre
outcomes of up to six times higher.
LC-3.2 Community Benefit. Require a community benefit and economic
analysis for large projects that abut existing neighborhoods or for any project at
the maximum density, with a focus on resolving physical, economic, long-term
fiscal, and aesthetic impacts.
LC-3.3 Community Amenities. Balance the impacts of new development,
density, and urbanization through the provision of a high-level of neighborhood
and community amenities and design features.
LC-3.4 Institutional Land Uses. Site new institutional land uses based on
all forms of access available to the service population. Satellite offices that are
disbursed in the community may be necessary to ensure equitable access.
LC-3.5 Efficient Growth. Manage growth in a manner that is fiscally
sustainable, paced with the availability of infrastructure, and protects and/
or enhances community value. Discourage growth and development that will
impact the City’s ability to sustainably maintain infrastructure and services.
LC-3.6 Diverse Economy. Guide development and public investments to
maintain a fiscally sound city with a diverse and sustainable tax base.
LC-3.7 Developing Our Economy. Actively promote and encourage
opportunities for local economic development, education, housing, locally
hiring, internships and employment from cradle to career so as to increase
resident retention, improve and grow a strong local economy, achieve a positive
jobs-housing match; retain critical educational resources and human capital,
reduce regional commuting, gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
and ensure equitable opportunities for all residents of the City and region to
thrive.
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LC-3.8 Jobs-housing match. Encourage new employment generating uses
and businesses that improve the jobs-housing match in the city.
LC-3.9 Infrastructure Funding. Actively investigate and support new
funding mechanisms that enable the City to maintain services and infrastructure.
Discourage the formation of bonded Community Facilities Districts unless there
are compelling and substantial wide-spread community benefits.
LC-3.10 Economic Synergy. Encourage businesses and development
that will support and/or enhance the operations of existing businesses when
complimentary to the General Plan Vision while discouraging new development
and businesses that will have detrimental impacts to existing businesses and
development.
GOAL
LC-4
COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS.
A diverse range of unique neighborhoods, each of which provides an equitable
range of housing types and choices with a mix of amenities and services that
support active, healthy lifestyles.
LC-4.1 Neighborhood Preservation. Preserve and enhance the character
of existing residential neighborhoods.
LC-4.2 Complete Neighborhoods. Strive to ensure that all new
neighborhoods, and infill development within or adjacent to existing
neighborhoods, are complete and well-structured such that the physical layout,
and land use mix promote walking to services, biking and transit use, and have
the following characteristics:
• Be organized into human-scale, walkable blocks, with a high level of
connectivity for pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles.
• Be organized in relation to one or more focal activity centers, such as a
park, school, civic building, or neighborhood retail, such that most homes
are no further than one-quarter mile.
• Require development patterns such that 60 percent of dwelling units are
within 1/2-mile walking distance to neighborhood goods and services.
• Provide as wide a diversity of housing styles and types as possible, and
appropriate to the existing neighborhood context.
• Provide homes with entries and windows facing the street, with driveways
and garages generally deemphasized in the streetscape composition.
LC-4.3 Connected Neighborhoods. Require that each new increment
of residential development make all possible street, trail, and open space
connections to existing adjoining residential or commercial development and
provide for future connections into any adjoining parcels.
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LC-4.4 Balanced Neighborhoods. Within the density ranges and housing
types defined in this General Plan, promote a range of housing and price levels
within each neighborhood to accommodate diverse ages and incomes.
LC-4.5 Equitable Housing Opportunities and Diversity of Housing
Types. Within the density ranges and housing types defined in this General
Plan, promote a diversity of land tenure opportunities to provide a range of
choices on the types of property estate available and ready access to an
equitable array of opportunities at a variety of price points. For projects five
acres or larger, require that diverse housing types be provided and intermixed
rather than segregated by dwelling type.
LC-4.6 Block Length. Require new neighborhoods to be designed with blocks
no longer than 600 feet nor a perimeter exceeding 1,800 feet. Exceptions can
be made if mid-block pedestrian and bicycle connections are provided, or if the
neighborhood is on the edge of town and is intended to have a rural or semi-
rural design character.
LC-4.7 Intersection Density. Require new neighborhoods to provide
high levels of intersection density. Neighborhood Center and Semi-Rural
Neighborhoods should provide approximately 400 intersections per square
mile. Suburban Neighborhoods should provide at least 200 intersections per
square mile.
LC-4.8 Solar Orientation. Street, block, and lot layouts should orient a
majority of lots within 20 degrees of a north-south orientation for increased
energy conservation.
LC-4.9 Public Art. Encourage public art that reflects the culture, history, and
character of the surrounding neighborhood.
LC-4.10 Minimize Curb Cuts. Require new commercial development, and
residential to the extent possible, to have common driveways and/or service
lanes and alleys serving multiple units, to minimize the number of curb cuts
along any given block to improve pedestrian safety.
LC-4.11 Neighborhood Transitions. Require that new neighborhoods
provide appropriate transitions in scale, building type and density between
different General Plan designations, Place Types and Community Planning
Areas.
LC-4.12 Conventional Suburban Neighborhood Design. Discourage
the construction of new residential neighborhoods that are characterized by
sound walls on any streets, discontinuous cul-de-sac street patterns, long block
lengths, single building and housing types, and lack of walking or biking access
to parks, schools, goods, and services.
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LC-5
CONNECTED CORRIDORS.
A citywide network of transportation and open space corridors that provides a
high level of connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, motorists, and
transit users.
LC-4.13 Neighborhood Edges. Encourage neighborhood edges along
street corridors to be characterized by active frontages, whether single-family or
multifamily residential, or by ground floor, neighborhood-service non-residential
uses. Where this is not possible due to existing development patterns or
envisioned streetscape character, neighborhood edges shall be designed based
on the following policies:
• Strongly discourage the construction of new gated communities except in
Semi-Rural Neighborhoods.
• Allow the use of sound walls to buffer new neighborhoods from existing
sources of noise pollution such as railroads and limited access roadways.
Consider sound walls as sites for public art.
• Prohibit the use of sound walls to buffer residential areas from arterial or
collector streets. Instead design approaches such as building setbacks,
landscaping and other techniques shall be used.
• In the case where sound walls might be acceptable, require pedestrian
access points to improve access from the Neighborhoods to nearby
commercial, educational, and recreational amenities, activity centers and
transit stops.
• Discourage the use of signs to distinguish one residential project from
another. Strive for neighborhoods to blend seamlessly into one another. If
provided, gateways should be landmarks and urban design focal points, not
advertisements for home builders.
LC-5.1 Improved Street Network. Systematically extend and complete
a network of complete streets to ensure a high-level of multi-modal connectivity
within and between adjacent Neighborhoods, Centers and Districts. Plan and
implement targeted improvements to the quality and number of pedestrian and
bicycle routes within the street and trail network, prioritizing connections to
schools, parks, and neighborhood activity centers.
LC-5.2 Connections Between Development Projects. Require
the continuation and connectivity of the street network between adjacent
development projects and discourage the use of cul-de-sacs or other dead-end
routes.
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LC-5.3 Green Public Realm. Ensure that a significant tree canopy and
landscaping is provided along corridors, and linkages between land uses, to
provide shade and wind protection for pedestrians and bicyclists, and to define
these corridors as the “outdoor living rooms” of the City.
LC-5.4 Multi Family Development. Focus new multifamily housing
development along corridors between commercial nodes and centers and
ensure that it is well-connected to adjoining neighborhoods and centers by high
quality walking and biking routes.
LC-5.5 Foothill Boulevard as a Gateway. Transform the ends of Foothill
Boulevard near the city boundary to a unique gateway environment through
street improvements and coordinated infill development along both sides of
Foothill Boulevard.
LC-5.6 Foothill Boulevard as a Connector. Transition Foothill Boulevard
from a “divider” to a “connector” that brings the north and south sides together.
Ensure that new development along the Foothill Corridor generates a high-
quality pedestrian- and transit-oriented environment and a concentration of
commercial and civic amenities and community gathering places for residents
from all parts of the city.
LC-5.7 Public Arts Master Plan. Develop a citywide master plan that
integrates the arts into the transportation, trails, open space and greenways
network to enhance the public realm and creatively connect communities
through innovative arts and cultural amenities and programming.
LC-5.8 Equestrian Uses. Continue to protect equestrian uses and to
implement the Equestrian Overlay Zone.
GOAL
LC-6
ACTIVE CENTERS.
A rich variety of commercial and mixed-use centers throughout the city, which
bring a range of opportunities for shopping, dining, recreations, commerce,
employment, arts and culture within easy reach of all neighborhoods.
LC-6.1 Diverse Centers. Encourage the development of neighborhood-
serving, community-serving and city-wide serving centers that address the full
range community needs and market sectors.
LC-6.2 Small Scale Centers. Support one or more very small-scale Centers
on well-located under-developed parcels within walking, biking, or horseback
riding distance of neighborhoods in Alta Loma and Etiwanda.
LC-6.3 Evolving Centers. Encourage the improvement of existing
commercial centers to provide more active, human scale environments and
community gathering places, including the potential for infill housing and office
use.
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LC-7
ROBUST DISTRICTS.
A series of unique, employment-oriented environments for a range of business
activities, shopping and entertainment, arts and culture activities, and community
events and gathering.
LC-6.4 Access to Transit. Encourage the development of commercial and
mixed-use centers that are located at and organized in relation to existing or
planned transit stops, especially along Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue.
LC-6.5 Walkable Environments. Centers should include very walkable and
pedestrian-friendly streets with active building fronts along primary corridors
and internal streets. In some cases, side access lanes may be inserted between
existing major streets and building fronts, providing a low-speed environment
that is very safe and comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists, with pedestrian-
oriented frontages.
LC-6.6 Outdoor Commerce. Encourage outdoor activities such as farmers
markets, small performances, visual arts and culture events, dining, and gatherings
that take advantage of the Centers and the relation to the public realm.
LC-7.1 Gateway & Employment Hub. Establish the Central South
Community Planning Area as the City’s main “gateway from the I-10 Freeway”
and an employment hub of regional significance. Haven Avenue and 4th
Street, in particular, is a significant gateway location that is envisioned as a
higher intensity urban environment with iconic architecture and a mix of uses
that can include luxury or full-service hotel, high rise office building, fine dining
restaurant, and/or a public recreation amenity in addition to higher density
residential uses.
LC-7.2 Unify and Connect Development. Require that new development
in the 21st Century Employment District land use designation unify and connect
development along the Haven Avenue Corridor.
LC-7.3 Campus Design. Encourage employment areas to be developed like
a college campus with buildings oriented toward an internal roadway, buffer
landscaping along the perimeter, and ample opportunities for paths and trails
connecting to the City system, as well as relaxation areas for employees.
LC-7.4 Compatibility. Discourage large industrial projects within 1,000 feet
of existing and planned residential development.
LC-7.5 Adaptive Industrial Reuse. Encourage adaptive reuse with
residential and live/work units, and local serving commercial, in existing
industrial structures, particularly in the Central South Community Planning Area.
LC-7.6 Loading Docks. Require that parking lots, loading docks, outdoor
storage, and processing, be located behind or beside buildings, not in front,
and be screened from public views.
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OS-1.1 Equitable Access to Parks. Strive to ensure that at least one park
or other public open space is within safe, comfortable walk from homes and
jobs, without crossing major streets except at signalized crossings. Equitable
access to parks should be determined based on the fundamental character
of the place (rural, suburban, urban) and corresponding transportation
infrastructure.
OS-1.2 Underserved Communities. Prioritize the provision of new
trails, parks, plazas, and other open space types in areas of the city that are
underserved by parks, services, and amenities.
OS-1.3 Accessible Parks. Require parks be designed with special attention
to usability by and safety for small children, seniors, and those with mobility,
sight, hearing or other special needs.
OS-1.4 Design Character and Public Art. Require neighborhood
parks, greens, and playgrounds to be designed as an integral element of their
Community Planning Area, reflecting the design character, art, and culture, of
that neighborhood, center or district.
OS-1.5 Design for Safety. Require the use of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) design techniques such as providing clear lines
of sight, appropriate lighting, and wayfinding signs to ensure that parks are
safe and easy to navigate.
OS-1.6 New Development. Ensure that new residential and non-residential
developments provide adequate on-site recreational and open space amenities
consistent with applicable General Plan Designations, and the needs of new
development.
OS-1.7 New Parks. Provide adequate park and recreational facilities that
meet the City standard of 5.0 acres of parkland (including trails and special
facilities) for every 1,000 persons.
OS-1.8 Central Park. Continue to develop Central Park as envisioned in the
Central Park Master Plan.
OS-1.9 Joint Use. Pursue and expand joint use of public lands that are
available and suitable for recreational purposes, including school district
properties and flood control district, water district, and other utility properties.
GOAL
OS-1
OPEN SPACE.
A complete, connected network of diverse parks, trails, and rural and natural
open space that support a wide variety of recreational, educational, and outdoor
activities.
OPEN SPACE
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OS-2
TRAILS.
A complete, connected network of diverse trails and connected open space that
improves access to all areas of the city and encourages non-motorized activities.
OS-1.10 Buffer Zones. Provide buffer zones, as appropriate and necessary,
to serve as managed open space for wildfire safety and vegetation fuel
modification. Buffer zones may include trails, small recreational amenities,
information kiosks and signage, and even staging points for fire vehicles.
OS-1.11 Locally Grown Food. Support small-scale locally grown food in
front/backyard gardens, community gardens, parks/open space areas, and
utility and flood control easements.
OS-2.1 Trail Corridors. Extend, improve and complete the multi-purpose
trail network, wherever possible, by utilizing existing flood control channel and
utility corridor rights-of-way as public trail corridors.
OS-2.2 Connectivity. Connect trails in Rancho Cucamonga to trails in the
San Bernardino National Forest and other hillside open space areas.
OS-2.3 Trailheads. Provide trailhead amenities such as parking, restrooms,
information boards, and maps.
OS-2.4 Equestrian Trails. Continue to maintain and pursue the development
of planned trails and facilities for equestrian use.
OS-2.5 Utility Corridors. Preserve the primary function of utility corridors
while providing every reasonable opportunity for shared public use for active
mobility and recreational purposes.
OS-2.6 Design for Heat. Consider extreme heat in the design of streets,
parks, trails, and playgrounds to support activity throughout the year and in all
weather conditions by including shade trees, shade structures, water fountains,
splash pads, lighting for night play in most spaces.
OS-2.7 Access. Require new development to provide access to existing or
future trails and provide appropriate trail amenities (e.g., benches, drinking
fountains, hitching posts, bike stands, and other amenities).
OS-2.8 Art and Education. Require public art, education, and recreation
features on trails, where appropriate.
OS-2.9 Trail and Park Sponsorship. Support the creation of partnerships
with organizations to sponsor and maintain green spaces, parks, trails, and
community gardens.
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GOAL
MA-1
REGIONAL MOBILITY HUB.
A multimodal transportation hub that connects regional and local destinations.
MOBILITY AND ACCESS
MA-1.1 Transportation Leadership. Take a leadership role in local and
regional transportation related planning and decision making.
MA-1.2 Cucamonga Station Redevelopment. Support redevelopment in
and around the Cucamonga Station to support transit-oriented development.
MA-1.3 Funding. Support federal, statewide, and regional infrastructure
funding for transit and transportation.
MA-1.4 Local Mobility Hub. Require new development at mobility hubs
and key stops along the future bus rapid transit and future transit circulator
system to facilitate first mile/last mile connectivity to neighborhoods.
MA-1.5 Provide Mobility Options. Provide roadway connections and
local mobility hubs designed to capture 80% of the population and employment
south of Base Line Road.
MA-1.6 Boulevard Implementation. Require boulevards with high-quality
transit to not only account for how transit service is impacted by the geometry
of the corridor, but also by signal timing, signal phasing, turns, and other
operations that may jeopardize the quality of service.
GOAL
MA-2
ACCESS FOR ALL.
A safe, efficient, accessible, and equitable transportation system that serves the
mobility needs of all users.
MA-2.1 Complete Streets. Require that new roadways include provisions
for complete streets, balancing the needs of all users of all ages and
capabilities.
MA-2.2 New Streets. To achieve the vision for transportation and mobility in
the city, the final design, location, and alignment of streets shall provide levels
of access, connectivity, and circulation consistent with the conceptual layouts
shown in this Mobility and Access Chapter.
MA-2.3 Street Design. Implement innovative street and intersection designs
to maximize efficiency and safety in the city. Use traffic calming tools to assist
in implementing complete street principles. Possible tools include roundabouts,
curb extensions, high visibility crosswalks, and separated bicycle infrastructure.
MA-2.4 Street Connectivity. Require connectivity and accessibility to a mix
of land uses that meets residents’ daily needs within walking distance.
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MA-2.5 Street Vacations. Prioritize pedestrian and utility connectivity over
street vacations.
MA-2.6 Context. Ensure that complete streets applications integrate the
neighborhood and community identity into the street design. This can include
special provisions for pedestrians and bicycles.
MA-2.7 Roadway Scale. Balance roadway size and design configuration
to ensure that vehicular speeds, volumes and turning movements do not
compromise the safety and comfort of pedestrians and bicyclists.
MA-2.8 Facility Service Levels. Maintain level of service (LOS) D for
priority modes on each street; LOS E or F may be acceptable at intersections
or segments for modes that are not prioritized. The City will develop a list
of intersections and roadways that are protected from this level of service
policy where 1) maintaining the standard would be a disincentive to walking,
biking or transit; 2) constructing facilities would prevent the City from VMT
reduction goals or other priorities, and ; 3) maintaining the standard would be
incompatible with adjacent land uses and built forms.
MA-2.9 High-Quality Pedestrian Environment. Enhance sidewalks
to create a high-quality pedestrian environment, including wider sidewalks,
improved pedestrian crossings, buffers between sidewalks and moving traffic,
pedestrian lighting, wayfinding signage, shade trees, increased availability of
benches, end of cul-de-sac access, etc.
MA-2.10 Block Pattern. Require development projects to arrange streets in
an interconnected block pattern, so that pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers are
not forced onto arterial streets for inter- or intra- neighborhood travel.
MA-2.11 Master Planning. Master plan sites so as to ensure a well-
structured network and block pattern with sufficient access and connectivity;
especially in all focus areas, including the Cucamonga Town Center, Etiwanda
Heights Town Center, and the Southeast Industrial Area.
MA-2.12 Transportation Demand Management. Require new projects
to implement Transportation Demand Management strategies, such as employer
provided transit pass/parking credit, high-speed communications infrastructure
for telecommuting, carpooling incentives, etc.
MA-2.13 Healthy Mobility. Provide pedestrian facilities and class II
buffered bike lanes (or separated bikeways) on auto-priority streets where
feasible to promote active transportation.
MA-2.14 Bicycle Facilities. Enhance bicycle facilities by maintaining and
expanding the bicycle network, providing end-of-trip facilities (bike parking,
lockers, showers), improving bicycle/transit integration, wayfinding signage,
etc.
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MA-3
SAFETY.
A transportation network that adapts to changing mobility needs while preserving
sustainable community values.
MA-3.1 Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks. Maintain the Active
Transportation Plan supporting safe routes to school, and a convenient
network of identified pedestrian and bicycle routes with access to major
employment centers, shopping districts, regional transit centers, and residential
neighborhoods.
MA-3.2 Traffic Safety. Prioritize transportation system improvements that
help eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injury collisions.
MA-3.3 Vulnerable User Safety. Prioritize pedestrian improvements in the
Pedestrian Priority Area to promote safety in the southwest area of the city.
MA-3.4 Emergency Access. Prioritize development and infrastructure
investments that work to implement, maintain, and enhance emergency access
throughout the community.
GOAL
MA-4
GOODS MOVEMENT.
An efficient goods movement system that ensures timely deliveries without
compromising quality of life, safety and smooth traffic flow for residents and
businesses.
MA-4.1 Truck Network. Avoid designating truck routes that use collector or
local streets that primarily serve residential uses and other sensitive receptors.
MA-4.2 Southeast Area Connectivity. Require new development in the
Southeast Area to provide the necessary infrastructure to maintain access and
public safety.
MA-4.3 Future Logistics Technology. Support and plan for electrification
and autonomy of the truck fleet.
MA-4.4 Rail Access. Avoid abandonment of rail access to industrial parcels
or utilize such right of way to balance and enhance other connectivity goals
within the City (such as pedestrian/bicycle trails).
MA-4.5 Grade Separation. Support the construction of grade separations
of roadways and trails from rail lines.
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MA-5
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION.
A transportation network that adapts to changing mobility needs.
MA-5.1 Land Use Supporting Reduced VMT. Work to reduce VMT
through land use planning, enhanced transit access, localized attractions, and
access to non-automotive modes.
MA-5.2 Emerging Technologies. Prioritize investments in critical
infrastructure and pilot programs to leverage proven new transportation
technology.
MA-5.3 Funding. Remain flexible in the pursuit and adoption of
transportation funding mechanisms that fund innovative transportation solutions.
MA-5.4 Intelligent Systems Preparation. Upgrade the City’s ATMS
and communications systems to ensure that the City meets the intelligent
transportation system demands of today while planning for future demands
associated with AVs and CVs.
GOAL
H-1
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.
A diverse community with a broad range of housing types and opportunities to
accommodate expected new households.
HOUSING
H-1.1 RHNA Requirement. Encourage the development of a wide range of
housing options, types, and prices that will enable the City to achieve its share
of the RHNA.
H-1.2 Elderly and Disabled Household Needs. Recognize the unique
characteristics of elderly and disabled households and address their special needs.
H-1.3 Accessory Dwelling Units. Facilitate the development of accessory
dwelling units to provide additional housing opportunities pursuant to State law
and established zoning regulations.
GOAL
H-2
AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
A city where housing opportunities meet the needs of all socioeconomic segments
of the community.
H-2.1 Rental Assistance Programs. Encourage the use of rental
assistance programs to assist lower income households and support the Housing
Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) applications for additional
vouchers to meet the needs of lower income households.
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H-3
HOMELESSNESS.
A compassionate community with a wide range of options and support for the
housing insecure and those experiencing homelessness.
H-3.1 Homeless Services. Provide assistance as it becomes available
towards efforts of local organizations and community groups to provide
emergency shelters, transitional housing opportunities, and services to the City’s
homeless population and those at-risk of homelessness.
H-3.2 Homeless Programs. Participate with adjacent communities toward
the provision of a sub-regional shelter program and encourage the County to
develop a comprehensive homeless program.
H-2.2 Mobile Home Park Accord. Support the Mobile Home Park Accord
voluntary rent stabilization as a means of keeping rents at reasonable levels.
GOAL
H-4
HOUSING QUALITY.
A community with quality, healthy housing.
H-4.1 Mills Act Contracts. Encourage rehabilitation and preservation of
historic residences through participation in Mills Act contracts.
H-4.2 Substandard Housing. Encourage the revitalization and
rehabilitation of substandard residential structures.
H-4.3 Residential Rehabilitation. Focus rehabilitation to neighborhoods
with deteriorating units.
H-4.4 Home Improvement Programs. Implement the Home Improvement
Programs to benefit lower income single-family homeowners and mobile
homeowners.
H-4.5 Housing Maintenance. Actively encourage the maintenance of
existing housing as to maintain the housing stock in sound condition.
H-4.6 Code Enforcement. Utilize concentrated Code Enforcement programs
to target specific areas or problems when the need and community support
warrants such activity.
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H-5
GOVERNMENT CONSTRAINTS.
A city with an efficient process for improving and developing housing.
H-5.1 Development Review Processes. Consider new policies, codes,
and procedures that have the potential to reduce procedural delays, provide
information early in the development process regarding development costs,
and charge only those fees necessary to adequately carry out needed public
services and improvements.
H-5.2 Fee Schedule. Periodically review and update the City’s fee schedule
and the methodology on which the fees are based to determine the necessary
costs for providing adequate public services and public improvements to ensure
the continued health, safety, and welfare of the community.
H-5.3 Development Review Process. Facilitate the development review
process for new housing through multiple techniques, including staff assistance,
public information, articles in the City’s newsletter, informal meetings with
applicants, and Preliminary Review applications to address technical issues and
facilitate the production of quality housing.
H-5.4 Development Standards. Evaluate and adjust as appropriate
residential development standards, regulations, and processing procedures
that are determined to constrain housing development, particularly housing
opportunities for lower and moderate income households and for persons with
special needs.
GOAL
H-6
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.
An equitable community that provides equal housing opportunities for all residents.
H-6.1 Reduce Housing Discrimination. Explore and consider programs
that will reduce the incidence of housing discrimination within the City.
H-6.2 Land Use Plan. Facilitate development projects that will improve a
neighborhood’s access to resources and opportunities.
H-6.3 Fair Housing Outreach and Education. Support outreach and
education efforts to actively further fair housing practices and understanding
of fair housing rights, with emphasis on proactive education and voluntary
compliance, as well as through legal enforcement on a case-by-case basis,
including, but not limited to, assistance with the resolution of tenant/landlord
disputes and housing discrimination complaints.
H-6.4 Accessible or Barrier-Free Housing. Encourage the provisions of
disabled-accessible units and housing for the mentally and physically disabled.
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PF-1
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES.
Residents enjoy state-of-the-art public and community facilities that support existing
programs, accommodate future needs, and are accessible to all members of the
community.
PUBLIC FACILITIES & SERVICES
PF-1.1 New Building Standards. Continue to implement high-quality
standards for new public facilities and improvements to existing buildings.
PF-1.2 Underserved Neighborhoods. Prioritize new community facilities
in underserved neighborhoods and centers.
PF-1.3 Facility Collaboration. Maximize public facility use by sharing with
nonprofit organizations, school districts, and community organizations. Look for
opportunities to create joint-use community space at facilities owned by private
organizations such as faith-based groups and service clubs.
PF-1.4 Capital Improvements Program. Coordinate, plan, and
manage a comprehensive capital improvements program for expansion and
improvement of critical facilities and infrastructure in response to the needs of a
growing community.
GOAL
PF-2
EDUCATION.
All residents have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
PF-2.1 Schools. Consider the needs of the school districts that serve Rancho
Cucamonga in future planning and development activities.
PF-2.2 Colleges. Partner with local public and private schools and Chaffey
Community College to maintain effective educational, vocational, and
workforce programs for all residents.
GOAL
PF-3
LIBRARIES.
High-quality library resources are provided to meet the educational, cultural, civic,
and general business needs of all residents.
PF-3.1 Library. Continue to improve the local libraries system, complete with
community facilities that provide knowledgeable, service-oriented staff and
offer access to information, books, and other materials in a variety of formats,
including emerging technologies. Consider future options for providing library
services that are flexible and will maximize library services while keeping costs
affordable.
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PF-4
ANIMAL CARE.
Animal care and services are provided, including facilitation of adoptions,
promotion of animal health and safety, and animal awareness education.
PF-4.1 Animal Care. Continue to maintain and improve the Animal Care
and Adoption Center facility.
GOAL
PF-5
WATER-RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE.
Water and wastewater infrastructure facilities are available to support future
growth needs and existing development.
PF-5.1 Water Treatment. Support the efforts of the Cucamonga Valley
Water District (CVWD) and San Bernardino County agencies to provide and
expand water treatment facilities to treat local water sources from canyon
surface waters and groundwater.
PF-5.2 Wastewater Treatment. Consult with the Inland Empire Utilities
Agency and CVWD to ensure that the treatment facility has sufficient capacity
to meet future wastewater treatment needs.
PF-5.3 Recycled Water. Work with the CVWD to expand the recycled water
program to include existing private development.
GOAL
PF-6
SOLID WASTE.
The volume of solid waste that enters regional landfills is minimized and the
amount of recycling increased.
PF-6.1 Recycling. Encourage Recycling and Organics collection and
processing in all sectors of the community to divert items from entering landfills.
PF-6.2 Refuse Facilities. Consult with public agencies and private
contractors to ensure adequate organics processing facilities are available.
GOAL
PF-7
UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
Protect and expand utility infrastructure in a sustainable and innovative manner
to serve the current and future needs of the community while ensuring that natural
and environmental resources are available for future generations.
PF-7.1Communications. Expand access to high quality established and
emerging communications technologies for individuals, businesses, educational
institutions, and government functions.
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PF-7.2 High Speed Internet. Prioritize extending high speed internet into
underserved lower income neighborhoods.
PF-7.3 Utility Equipment. To the extent possible, ensure that utility boxes,
above-ground equipment, and utility entrances to buildings are located at the
rear or side of the building, not the front. Ensure that utility boxes and other
above-ground equipment do not block or impair the safe and effective use of
trails, sidewalks, and streets.
PF-7.4 Planned Streets Segments and Utility Facilities. When
planned street segments, as shown in the Focus Areas and Mobility & Access
chapters, would unreasonably interfere with the primary utility function on utility
owned parcels, allow the final location and design of those street segments to
accommodate the current and prospective utility needs of the community to the
greatest extent possible.
PF-7.5 Secondary (Non-Utility) Uses of Utility Facilities and Sites.
Ensure compatibility of secondary uses on utility owned parcels that are not
related to the primary utility function of utility owned parcels with adjacent land
uses and the utility needs of the community.
PF-7.6 Phasing of Public Facilities. Require new parks, open spaces,
infrastructure, and other facilities be funded by and/or provided by new
development as necessary so as to ensure services can be provided to new
development.
GOAL
RC-1 VISUAL RESOURCES.
A beautiful city with stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the
Inland Empire.
RC-1.1 View Corridors. Protect and preserve existing signature public views
of the mountains and the valleys along roadways, open space corridors, and at
other key locations.
RC-1.2 Orient toward View Corridors. Encourage new development to
orient views toward view corridors, valley and mountains.
RC-1.3 Transfer of Development Rights. Allow the transfer of development
rights from conservation areas to select development areas throughout the city
and Sphere of Influence to protect hillsides, natural resources, and views and to
avoid hazards and further the City’s conservation goals.
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RC-1.4 Dark Sky. Limit light pollution from outdoor sources, especially in the
rural, neighborhood, hillside, and open spaces to maintain darkness for night
sky viewing.
RC-1.5 Transit Corridor Views. Require that new development along major
transit routes and travel corridors include 360-project design and landscape
or design screening of outdoor activity, and storage, including views from the
transit routes and travel corridors.
RC-1.6 Hillside Grading. Grading of hillsides shall be minimized, following
natural landform to the maximum extent possible. Retaining walls shall be
discouraged and if necessary screened from view.
RC-1.7 Preservation of Natural Land Features. Preserve significant
natural features and incorporate into all developments. Such features may
include ridges, rock outcroppings, natural drainage courses, wetland and
riparian areas, steep topography, important or landmark trees and views.
GOAL
RC-2
WATER RESOURCES.
Reliable, readily available, and sustainable water supplies for the community and
natural environment.
RC-2.1 Water Supplies. Protect lands critical to replenishment of
groundwater supplies and local surface waters.
RC-2.2 Groundwater Recharge. Preserve and enhance the existing system
of stormwater capture for groundwater recharge.
RC-2.3 Riparian Resources. Promote the retention and protection of natural
stream courses from encroachment, erosion, and polluted urban runoff.
RC-2.4 Waterways as Amenities. When considering new development
applications and infrastructure improvements where waterways are on-site,
adjacent, or nearby, incorporate the waterway into the design as a feature.
RC-2.5 Water Conservation. Require the use of cost-effective methods
to conserve water in new developments and promote appropriate water
conservation and efficiency measures for existing businesses and residences.
RC-2.6 Irrigation. Encourage the conversion of water-intensive turf/
landscape areas to landscaping that uses climate- and wildfire-appropriate
native or non-invasive plants, efficient irrigation systems, greywater, and water
efficient site maintenance.
RC-2.7Greywater. Allow and encourage the use of greywater to meet or
offset on-site non-potable water demand.
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RC-3
HABITAT CONSERVATION.
Wildlife habitats that support various plants, mammals, and other wildlife species.
RC-3.1 Sensitive Habitat. Encourage the preservation of the integrity of
sensitive land resources that have significant native vegetation and/or habitat
value such as riparian habitat areas, creek corridors, Riversidean Alluvial Fan
Sage Scrub (RAFSS), wetlands, and sensitive wildlife habitat that supports
biological resources.
RC-3.2 Biological Preserves. Allow and encourage the expansion of
sensitive biological preserve areas (e.g., North Etiwanda Preserve, Day Creek
Preserve, and San Sevaine Preserve) and other important habitat areas with
an emphasis on wildlife connectivity between habitats and connectivity to the
national forest.
RC-3.3 Wildlife Corridors. Encourage the creation, maintenance, and
protection of open space areas that provide strategic wildlife corridors and vital
connectivity between habitat areas.
RC-3.4 Landscape Design. Encourage new development to incorporate
native vegetation materials into landscape plans and prohibit the use of species
known to be invasive according to the California Invasive Plant Inventory.
RC-3.5 Buffers from New Development. Require new developments
adjacent to identified plant and wildlife habitat areas to establish and maintain
a protective buffer.
RC-3.6 Grading and Vegetation Removal. Limit grading and vegetation
removal of new development activities to the minimum extent necessary for
construction and to reduce erosion and sedimentation.
RC-3.7 Urban Forestry Plan. Minimize damage associated with wind- and
fire-related hazards and risks and address climate change and urban heat
island effects through the development of an urban forestry plan that addresses
and proper and appropriate landscaping, plant and tree selection and
replacement, planting and vegetation management techniques.
GOAL
RC-4
CULTURAL RESOURCES.
A community rich with historic and cultural resources.
RC-4.1 Disturbance of Human Remains. In areas where there is a high
chance that human remains may be present, the City will require proposed
projects to conduct a survey to establish occurrence of human remains, and
measures to prevent impacts to human remains if found.
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RC-4.2 Discovery of Human Remains. Require that any human remains
discovered during implementation of public and private projects within the city
be treated with respect and dignity and fully comply with the California Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and other appropriate laws.
RC-4.3 Protected Sites. Require sites with significant cultural resources to be
protected.
RC-4.4 Preservation of Historic Resources. Encourage the preservation
of historic resources, buildings, and landscapes.
RC-4.5 Historic Buildings. Encourage the feasible rehabilitation and
adaptive reuse of older buildings.
RC-4.6 Paleontological Resources. Require any paleontological artifacts
found within the city or the Sphere of Influence to be preserved, reported, and
offered for curation at local museums or research facilities.
GOAL
RC-5
LOCAL AIR QUALITY.
Healthy air quality for all residents.
RC-5.1 Pollutant Sources. Minimize increases of new air pollutant emissions
in the city and encourage the use of advance control technologies and clean
manufacturing techniques.
RC-5.2 Air Quality Land Use Compatibility. Avoid siting of homes,
schools, hospitals, and childcare facilities and land uses within 500 feet of land
uses that are considered large emitters.
RC-5.3 Barriers and Buffers. Require design features such as site and
building orientation, trees or other landscaped barriers, artificial barriers,
ventilation and filtration, construction, and operational practices to reduce air
quality impacts during construction and operation of large stationary and mobile
sources.
RC-5.4 Health Risk Assessment. Consider the health impacts of
development of sensitive receptors within 500 feet of a freeway, rail line,
arterial, collector or transit corridor sources using health risk assessments to
understand potential impacts.
RC-5.5 Impacts to Air Quality. Ensure new development does not
disproportionately burden residents, due to age, culture, ethnicity, gender,
race, socioeconomic status, or geographic location, with health effects from air
pollution. Prioritize resource allocation, investments, and decision making that
improves air quality for residents disproportionately burdened by air pollution
because of historical land use planning decisions and overarching institutional
and structural inequities.
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RC-6
CLIMATE CHANGE.
A resilient community that reduces its contributions to a changing climate and is
prepared for the health and safety risks of climate change.
RC-5.6 Community Benefit Plan. Require that any land use generating
or accommodating more than 100 trucks per day, more than 40 trucks with
operating transport refrigeration units (TRUs) per day, or where TRU unit
operations exceed 300 hours per week, provide a community benefit plan
demonstrating an offset to community impacts of the truck traffic.
RC-5.7 New Sensitive Receptors Near Existing Industrial Uses.
Avoid placing homes, schools, hospitals, and childcare facilities within 1,000
feet of a land use that accommodates more than 100 trucks per day, more than
40 trucks with operating transport refrigeration units (TRUs) per day, or where
TRU unit operations exceed 300 hours per week.
RC-5.8 New Localized Air Pollution Sources Near Existing Sensitive
Receptors. Avoid placing land uses that accommodate more than 100 trucks
per day, more than 40 trucks with operating transport refrigeration units (TRUs)
per day, or where TRU unit operations exceed 300 hours per week within
1,000 feet of homes, schools, hospitals, and childcare facilities.
RC-5.9 Truck Hook-Ups at New Industrial or Commercial
Developments. Require new industrial or commercial developments at which
heavy-duty diesel trucks idle on-site to install electric truck hook-ups in docks,
bays, and parking areas.
RC-5.10 Clean and Green Industry. Prioritize non-polluting industries and
companies using zero or low air pollution technologies.
RC-5.11 Dust and Odor. Require new construction to include measures to
minimize dust and odor during construction and operation.
RC-6.1Climate Action Plan. Maintain and implement a Climate Action Plan
(CAP) that provides best management practices for reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.
RC-6.2 Renewable Energy. Encourage renewable energy installations and
facilitate green technology and business.
RC-6.3 Reduce Energy Consumption. Encourage a reduction in
community-wide energy consumption.
RC-6.4 Urban Forest. Protect the city’s healthy trees and plant new ones to
provide shade, carbon sequestration, and purify the air.
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RC-6.5 GHG Reduction Goal. Reduce emissions to 80 percent below 1990
levels by 2050 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
RC-6.6 Co-Benefits. Prioritize the development and implementation of GHG
reduction measures that also achieve economic, health, social, environmental,
and other co-benefits for the City and its residents and businesses.
RC-6.7 Structural Equity. Encourage GHG reduction and climate
adaptation measures such as trail completion, equipment upgrade, sidewalk
connectivity, tree planting, and buffers be included in the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) to improve areas of the city where these features
are lacking.
RC-6.8 Reduce Vehicle Trips. Require Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) strategies, such as employer provided transit pass/parking credit,
bicycle parking, bike lockers, high-speed communications infrastructure for
telecommuting, and carpooling incentives, for large office, commercial, and
industrial uses.
RC-6.9 Access. Require pedestrian, vehicle, and transit connectivity of streets,
trails, and sidewalks, as well as between complementary adjacent land uses.
RC-6.10 Green Building. Encourage the construction of buildings that are
certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or equivalent,
emphasizing technologies that reduce GHG emissions.
RC-6.11 Climate-Appropriate Building Types. Encourage alternative
building types that are more sensitive to and designed for passive heating and
cooling within the arid environment found in Rancho Cucamonga.
RC-6.12 Reduced Water Supplies. When reviewing development
proposals, consider the possibility of constrained future water supplies and
require enhanced water conservation measures.
RC-6.13 Designing for Warming Temperatures. When reviewing
development proposals, encourage applicants and designers to consider
warming temperatures in the design of cooling systems.
RC-6.14 Designing for Changing Precipitation Patterns. When
reviewing development proposals, encourage applicants to consider stormwater
control strategies and systems for sensitivity to changes in precipitation regimes
and consider adjusting those strategies to accommodate future precipitation
regimes.
RC-6.15 Heat Island Reductions. Require heat island reduction strategies
in new developments such as light-colored paving, permeable paving, right-
sized parking requirements, vegetative cover and planting, substantial tree
canopy coverage, and south and west side tree planting.
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RC-7
ENERGY.
An energy efficient community that relies primarily on renewable and non-
polluting energy sources.
RC-6.16 Public Realm Shading. Strive to improve shading in public
spaces, such as bus stops, sidewalks and public parks and plazas, through
the use of trees, shelters, awnings, gazebos, fabric shading and other creative
cooling strategies.
RC-6.17 Offsite GHG Mitigation. Allow the use of creative mitigation
efforts such as offsite mitigation and in lieu fee programs as mechanisms for
reducing project-specific GHG emissions.
RC-6.18 Water Sources with Low GHG Emissions. Encourage local
and regional water utilities to obtain water from sources with low or no GHG
emissions.
RC-7.1 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging on City Property. As funding
is available, encourage the installation of publicly available electric vehicle
charging stations at City-owned buildings, facilities, property, and in the public
right-of-way.
RC-7.2 New EV Charging. Require new multifamily residential, commercial,
office, and industrial development to include charging stations, or include the
wiring for them.
RC-7.3 EV Charging Retrofits. Encourage existing development to retrofit
to include charging stations.
RC-7.4 New Off-Road Equipment. When feasible, require that off-road
equipment such as forklifts and yard tugs necessary for the operations of all
new commercial and industrial developments be electric or fueled using clean
fuel sources.
RC-7.5 Municipal Vehicle Fleet. Reduce fossil fuel consumption of the
City’s vehicle fleet by increasing the number of electric or zero emissions
vehicles.
RC-7.6 Efficiency Retrofits. Encourage existing private property owners to
implement energy efficiency retrofits during substantial improvement as defined
by the California Building Code.
RC-7.7 Sustainable Design. Encourage sustainable building and site
design that meets the standards of Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED), Sustainable Sites, Living Building Challenge, or similar
certification.
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RC-7.8 Farmers Market, Fork to Table. Support microscale agriculture
and farmers markets, and similar methods of encouraging locally grown and
consumed produce.
RC-7.9 Passive Solar Design. Require new buildings to incorporate
energy efficient building and site design strategies for the arid environment that
include appropriate solar orientation, thermal mass, use of natural daylight and
ventilation, and shading.
RC-7.10 Alternative Energy. Continue to promote the incorporation of
alternative energy generation (e.g., solar, wind, biomass) in public and private
development.
RC-7.11 Community Development Subdivisions. When reviewing
applications for new subdivisions, require residences be oriented along an east-
west access, minimizing western sun exposure, to maximize energy efficiency.
RC-7.12 Solar Access. Prohibit new development and renovations that
impair adjacent buildings’ solar access, unless it can be demonstrated that
the shading benefits substantially offset the impacts of solar energy generation
potential.
RC-7.13 Energy-Efficient Infrastructure. Whenever possible, use
energy-efficient models and technology when replacing or providing new city
infrastructure such as streetlights, traffic signals, water conveyance pumps, or
other public infrastructure.
RC-7.14 Energy Storage Facilities. The City of Rancho Cucamonga
supports the development of energy storage facilities on property owned or
controlled by Southern California Edison and will cooperate with Southern
California Edison on the development of such facilities in a manner that
balances the interests of the community with the need for clean, reliable energy.
RC-7.15 Utility Preservation. Public and private development within the
City, including multi-purpose trails, shall not interfere with safe and reliable
transmission, storage, and generation of electricity. With the exception of utility
infrastructure and other public improvements that do not interfere with such
infrastructure, permanent structures are not allowed within utility corridors.
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S-1
LEADERSHIP.
A city that is recognized for its leadership role in resilience and preparedness.
S-1.1 City Staff Readiness. Ensure City staff and departments demonstrate
a readiness to respond to emergency incidents and events.
S-1.2 Culture of Preparedness. Promote a culture of preparedness for
businesses and residents that empowers them to increase their resilience to
hazard related events and a changing climate.
S-1.3 Evacuation Capacity. Require new developments, redevelopments,
and major remodels to enhance the City’s evacuation network and facilities and
comply with the City’s Evacuation Assessment.
S-1.4 WUIFA Access Points. Require all new developments and
redevelopments within the WUIFA to provide a minimum of two points of access
by means of public roads that can be used for emergency vehicle response and
evacuation purposes.
S-1.5 Enhanced Circulation. In areas of the city with limited access routes
and circulation challenges, require additional roads and improvements to
ensure adequate emergency vehicle response and evacuation.
S-1.6 Evacuation Road Widths. Require any roads used for evacuation
purposes to provide at least 26 feet of unobstructed pavement width.
S-1.7 Maintenance of Plans. Maintain and regularly update the City’s
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) as an integrated component of the
General Plan, in coordination with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(CWPP), the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), the Evacuation Plan, and
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) compliant disaster plans
to maintain eligibility for grant funding.
S-1.8 Regional Coordination. Ensure regional coordination continues with
neighboring jurisdictions, County, State, and Federal agencies on emergency
management and risk reduction planning and activities.
S-1.9 Mutual Aid. Ensure mutual aid agreements with Federal, State, local
agencies, and the private sector establish responsibility boundaries, joint
response services, and multi-alarm and station coverage capabilities.
SAFETY
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S-2
SEISMIC AND GEOLOGIC HAZARDS.
A built environment that minimizes risks from seismic and geologic hazards.
S-2.1 Fault Setbacks. Require minimum setbacks for structures proposed
for human occupancy within State and City Special Study Zones. Setbacks
will be based on minimum standards established under State law and
recommendations of a Certified Engineering Geologist and/or Geo-technical
Engineer.
S-2.2 Building Functionality. Require enhanced siting, design, and
construction standards that focus on building functionality for new critical public
facilities and key essential (private) facilities after a seismic event.
S-2.3 Seismically Vulnerable Buildings. Prioritize the retrofit by private
property owners of seismically vulnerable buildings (including but not limited to
unreinforced masonry, soft-story construction, and non-ductile concrete) as better
information and understanding becomes available.
S-2.4 Transfer of Development Rights. Allow the transfer of development
rights from areas of significant seismic and geologic hazards to select
development areas throughout the City and Sphere of Influence.
S-2.5 Hillside Hazards. Prioritize regulations and strategies that reduce
geologic hazard risk to properties and loss of life.
GOAL
S-3
WILDFIRE HAZARDS.
A community where wildfire impacts are minimized or reduced through
investments in planning and resilience.
S-3.1 Fire Risk Reduction. Apply all state and local codes and regulations
(fire safe design, adherence to Standard 49-1) to new development,
redevelopment, and major remodels in the WUIFA.
S-3.2 Fire Protection Plans. All new development, redevelopment, and
major remodels in the WUIFA will require the preparation of Fire Protection
Plans (FPPs) to reduce fire threat, in accordance with Fire District policies and
procedures.
S-3.3 Vegetation Management. Owners of properties and public/
private roads within and adjacent to the WUIFA are required to conduct brush
clearance and fuel modification to reduce fire ignition potential and spread.
S-3.4 Buffer Zones. Require development projects to incorporate buffer
zones as deemed necessary by the City’s Fire Marshal for fire safety and fuel
modification.
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S-3.5 Water Supply. All developments will meet fire flow requirements
identified in the Fire Code.
S-3.6 Coordination with Agencies. Coordinate with State, regional,
and local agencies and service providers on fire risk reduction planning and
activities.
S-3.7 Wildfire Awareness. Assist residents and property owners with being
better informed on fire hazards and risk reduction activities in the WUIFA.
S-3.8 New Essential Facilities (WUIFA). Prohibit the siting of new
essential public facilities (including, but not limited to, hospitals and health care
facilities, emergency shelters, emergency command centers, and emergency
communications facilities) within the WUIFA, unless appropriate construction
methods or strategies are incorporated to minimize impacts.
GOAL
S-4
FLOOD HAZARDS.
A community where developed areas are not impacted by flooding and
inundation hazards.
S-4.1 New Essential Facilities (Flood). Prohibit the siting and construction
of new essential public facilities within flood hazard zones, when feasible. If an
essential facility must be located within a flood hazard zone, incorporate flood
mitigation to the greatest extent practicable.
S-4.2 Flood Risk in New Development. Require all new development
to minimize flood risk with siting and design measures, such as grading that
prevents adverse drainage impacts to adjacent properties, on-site retention of
runoff, and minimization of structures located in floodplains.
S-4.3 500-Year Floodplain. Promote the compliance of 100-year
floodplain requirements on properties located within the 500-year floodplain
designation.
S-4.4 Flood Infrastructure. Require new development to implement and
enhance the Storm Drain Master Plan by constructing stormwater management
infrastructure downstream of the proposed site.
S-4.5 Property Enhancements. Require development within properties
located adjacent, or near flood zones and areas of frequent flooding to reduce
or minimize run-off and increase retention on-site.
S-4.6 Regional Coordination. Promote regional flood management and
mitigation projects with other agencies (San Bernardino County Flood Control,
Army Corps of Engineers, and adjacent jurisdictions) to address flood hazards
holistically.
S-4.7 Dam Operators. Coordinate with agencies operating or managing
dam facilities that can inundate the city, on operations, maintenance, and
training activities and provide the latest Emergency Action Plans annually.
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S-5
EMERGING HAZARDS.
A built environment that incorporates new data and understanding about
changing hazard conditions and climate stressors.
S-5.1 Future Conditions. Ensure future climatic conditions and public health
emergencies are considered as part of community resilience and investment
efforts.
S-5.2 Urban Forestry Plan. Minimize damage associated with wind-related
hazards and address climate change and urban heat island effects through the
development of an urban forestry plan and proper landscaping planting and
management techniques.
S-5.3 Soil Transport. Require that properties with high wind-blown soil
erosion potential such as agricultural operations and construction sites prevent
soil transport and dust generation wherever possible.
S-5.4 Extreme Heat Vulnerabilities. Require that new developments,
major remodels, and redevelopments address urban heat island issues and
reduce urban heat island effects for the proposed project site and adjacent
properties.
S-5.5 Resilience Resources. Require new developments and
redevelopments to incorporate resilience amenities such as, but not limited to
community cooling centers, emergency supplies, and backup power that can be
used by residents and businesses within a 1/4-mile radius of the location.
S-5.6 Underground Utilities. Promote the under-grounding of utilities for
new development, major remodels, and redevelopment.
S-5.7 Future Adaptation. Future climate adaptation-oriented projects will
incorporate natural infrastructure to the greatest extent practicable.
S-5.8 Climate Resiliency. Address climate resiliency and inequities through
the planning and development process.
S-5.9 Address High Winds. Require buildings and developments exposed
to high wind conditions to incorporate design elements and features that
minimize or reduce damage to people, structures, and the community.
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S-6.1 Planned Development. Promote development patterns that integrate
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles that reduce
the potential for human-caused hazards.
S-6.2 Neighboring Properties. Encourage properties that store, generate,
or dispose of hazardous materials to locate such operations as far away as
possible from areas of neighboring properties where people congregate.
S-6.3 Site Remediation. Encourage and facilitate the adequate and timely
cleanup of existing and future contaminated sites and the compatibility of future
land uses.
S-6.4 Airport Planning. Protect Rancho Cucamonga interests regarding
land use and safety by participating in the airport land use planning process for
Ontario International Airport.
S-6.5 Height Restrictions. Require proposed developments within the
Ontario Airport Influence Area meet the height requirements associated with
FAR Part 77 standards.
S-6.6 Development Near Airport. New development within the Ontario
Airport Influence Area shall be consistent with the approved Airspace Protection
Zones identified in the latest version of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
S-6.7 Railroad Safety. Minimize potential safety issues and land use
conflicts when considering development adjacent to the railroad right-of-way.
GOAL
S-6
HUMAN CAUSED HAZARDS.
A community with minimal risk from airport hazards and hazardous materials.
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N-1.1 Noise Levels. Require new development to meet the noise
compatibility standards.
N-1.2 Noise Barriers, Buffers and Sound Walls. Require the use of
integrated design-related noise reduction measures for both interior and exterior
areas prior to the use of noise barriers, buffers, or walls to reduce noise levels
generated by or affected by new development.
N-1.3 Non-Architectural Noise Attenuation. Non-architectural noise
attenuation measures such as sound walls, setbacks, barriers, and berms shall
be discouraged in pedestrian priority areas (or other urban areas or areas
where pedestrian access is important).
N-1.4 New Development Near Major Noise Sources. Require
development proposing to add people in areas where they may be exposed
to major noise sources (e.g., roadways, rail lines, aircraft, industrial or other
non-transportation noise sources) to conduct a project level noise analysis and
implement recommended noise reduction measures.
N-1.5 Urban and Suburban Development Near Transit. Allow
development located in infill areas, near transit hubs, or along major roadways
an exemption from exterior noise standards for secondary open space areas
(such as front yards, parking lots, stoops, porches, or balconies), if noise
standards can be met for primary open space.
N-1.6 Rail Crossing Quiet Zones. Allow the establishment of a full or
partial at-grade rail crossing or quiet zone near transit hubs or residential
development.
N-1.7 Entertainment. Establish different standards for exterior noise
consistent with the place type.
N-1.8 Vibration Impact Assessment. Require new development to reduce
vibration to 85 VdB or below within 200 feet of an existing structure.
GOAL
N-1
NOISE.
A city with appropriate noise and vibration levels that support a range of places
from quiet neighborhoods to active, exciting districts.
NOISE
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