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Historic Preservation Commission
and
Planning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
April 22, 2026
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Boling
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 April 8th, 2026.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D1. DESIGN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – HERDMAN ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN ON
BEHALF OF PATRIOT PARTNERS – A request for development of one industrial warehouse building
totaling 86,194 square feet on approximately 5.2 acres of land within the Neo-Industrial (NI) zone,
located on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue at
13045 Whittram Avenue; APNs: 0229-162-04, -05, -11, -12, and -13. This item is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15332 – Infill
Development Projects. This item will be forwarded to City Council for final action (Design Review
DRC2025-00320 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00323).
D2. Consideration of a Request to Amend Title 17 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Prohibit
Home Experience Sharing. This Item is Statutorily Exempt from the Requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Sections 15060(C)(2) and 15061(B)(3). This Item will
be Forwarded to City Council for Final Action (DRC2026-00097).
E. DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
F. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
G. ADJOURNMENT
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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and on the City's website.
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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission
Agenda
April 8, 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 April 8, 2026.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Boling at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Chairman Boling announced that due to the departure of Vice Chair Daniels, roll call would reflect the four
remaining Commissioners, and all votes would be taken by a four-member Commission until a new
appointment is made by the City Council.
Planning Commission present: Chairman Boling, Commissioner Dopp, Commissioner Morales, and
Commissioner Diaz
Staff present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director; Sophia Serafin,
Associate Planner; Melanie Hall, Senior Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant.
B. Public Communications
Chairman Boling opened the public communications.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Boling closed the public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2026.
The minutes were revised to reflect the absence of a Commissioner (4-0-1) and were approved as
amended. A red-line version of the minutes reflecting the revision was provided on the dais.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz; seconded by Commissioner Morales to approve minutes as
amended. Motion carried 4-0.
D. Public Hearings
D1. TIME EXTENSION – LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP ON BEHALF OF WDCC MILLIKEN WEST
RESIDENTIAL, LLC – A request for a one year time extension of a previously approved Design Review
(DRC2021-00120) and Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT00024), which entitled a mixed-use development
consisting of 671 apartment units and 20,841 square feet of commercial space within the Corridor 2 (CO2)
zone, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue at 11220 Foothill Boulevard;
APNs: 1077-422-51, -55, -98, -99, 1090-121-38, and -39. This item is not subject to subsequent
environmental review per Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Time
Extension DRC2026-00009).
Associate Planner Serafin provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
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Commissioner Boling asked if there were any active or proposed state legislative actions that may allow for
an automatic extension to the project.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Morales; seconded by Commissioner Diaz to adopt Resolution 2026-010
Time Extension DRC2026-00009. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 vote.
E. General Business
E1. SELECTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION/PLANNING COMMISSION VICE-CHAIRMAN
OFFICER POSITION AND SELECTION OF ONE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE.
Morales was appointed unanimously as member of Design Review Committee, to fill the
vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Dopp was appointed unanimously as Alternate for the Design Review Committee.
Dopp was appointed unanimously as Vice Chairman, to fill the vacancy for the remainder
of the unexpired term.
F. Director Announcements
nd, 2026.
G. Commission Announcements - None
H. Adjournment
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adjourn the meeting.
Hearing no objections, Chairman Boling adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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DATE:April 22, 2026
TO:Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director
INITIATED BY:Sophia Serafin, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:DESIGN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – HERDMAN
ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN ON BEHALF OF PATRIOT PARTNERS – A
request for development of one industrial warehouse building totaling
86,194 square feet on approximately 5.2 acres of land within the Neo-
Industrial (NI) zone, located on the south side of Whittram Avenue between
Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue at 13045 Whittram Avenue; APNs:
0229-162-04, -05, -11, -12, and -13. This item is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Section 15332 – Infill Development Projects. This item will be forwarded to
City Council for final action (Design Review DRC2025-00320 and
Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00323).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the
resolution of approval for Design Review DRC2025-00320 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-
00323, subject to the attached conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND:
The approximately 5.2-acre project site is located on the south side of Whittram between
Etiwanda Avenue to the west and Hickory Avenue to the east and consists of five parcels. The
project site is roughly square in shape, with a frontage width of approximately 466 feet along
Whittram Avenue, a length of 459 feet along the eastern property line, a width of 514 feet along
the southern property line, and a 473-foot-long western property line. The site is currently vacant
and does not contain curb, gutter, or sidewalk improvements along Whittram Avenue.
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The existing Land Use, General Plan, and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site
North
South
East
West
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Pursuant to Section 17.14.090C.4 of the Development Code, if the time limit specified for an
entitlement is reached with no extension requested, the entitlement expires. The applicant did not
request a time extension for either entitlement and the previously approved entitlements expired
on August 16, 2025. The applicant has resubmitted the same project that was previously
approved under the current subject applications as they intended to move forward with the same
proposed development of the site. There are no changes proposed in the subject applications in
comparison to what was previously approved for the site. As such, the current proposed
entitlements contain an identical proposal to the previously approved entitlements for the site.
Additionally, there have not been any significant amendments made to the Development Code
since the time of the previous approval, specifically with sections related to industrial
development, that would require any alterations to what was previously permitted.
ANALYSIS:
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Figure 2 – Site Plan
Building Design
The proposed building will feature a modern, geometric design that contains a combination of
metal panels and paint, asymmetric window placement, and sharp angles. The side and rear
elevations offer a continuation of the design elements featured on the front, street-facing elevation
to provide a comprehensive design with architectural treatments applied to all facades. The
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northwest corner of the building will feature prominent floor to ceiling glazing in order to emphasize
the office space located within northwest corner of the building and break up the expansive
concrete walls. Dock doors on the building will be screened with paint that matches the building
for sufficient screening.
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Development Standard Compliance
Development Standard Required Proposed Compliant?
Building Height
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Front Yard Setback
Interior Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback
Building Footprint
Open Space
Parking Setback
Use Type Square
Footage
Parking Ratio Required Provided Compliant?
Office
Warehouse
Total
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Permit (DRC2025-00323) as the proposed square footage of 86,194 square feet exceeds the
75,000 square foot threshold.
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1) The General Plan Land Use and Zoning designations for the project site are Neo-Industrial
Employment District and Neo-Industrial (NI), respectively. The General Plan designation
is intended for light industrial uses within small, modern warehouses that generate minimal
impacts to adjacent properties. The project complies with the City’s development
standards and design criteria for the Neo-Industrial zone as well, including, but not limited
to setbacks, height, floor area ratio, and open space. The development and operation of
a warehouse/distribution facility of the proposed size and configuration is complaint with
the land use designations for the site.
2) Although the subject site is 5.2 acres and exceeds the five-acre threshold for the Class 32
Exemption, only 4.1 acres of the site will be developed as a 1.1-acre easement is present
on the site and would not allow for any type of development or improvements to occur.
Due to the inability to develop this portion of the property, it is not considered in the total
acreage of the project area for CEQA purposes. The site is also surrounded by similar
industrial development and existing infrastructure, surrounding it with urbanized uses.
3) As the project site is proposed for a site that is surrounded by other industrial
developments and is located within an urbanized area, existing vegetation and animal
species on the site are limited. The project site has not been found to have significant
value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.
4) The technical studies performed for the Class 32 Exemption supported the exemption by
confirming that there would not be significant effects to traffic, noise, air quality, or water
quality because of the proposed project.
5) The project site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services as it
will be located within a developed portion of the City that already has significant
infrastructure in place to support further development. Improvements will be made offsite
and to the site to further accommodate utilities and public services for the project area.
Although the Class 32 Exemption was prepared for the now expired entitlements, the current
project does not include any alterations to project area, building square footage, building footprint,
or circulation and there are no changes in surrounding environmental conditions. As such, the
City has determined that the project continues to meet all criteria for the Class 32 Exemption. No
further environmental review is required as the existing exemption report prepared by Dudek
captures the current entitlements and sufficiently evaluates the project.
Correspondence:
The item was advertised as a public meeting with a regular legal advertisement in the Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin Newspaper on April 9, 2026. Public notices were mailed to 103 property
owners within a 1,500-foot radius of the project site on July 9, 2026. The site was posted with one
notice on April 9, 2026 as well. As of date, staff have not received any communication from the
public regarding the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project site is currently subject to annual property taxes, a portion of which is allocated to the
City. With the development of the industrial warehouse and related site improvements, the
assessed value of the property is expected to increase, resulting in a corresponding increase in
the City’s annual share of property tax revenue. Additionally, the project proponent will be
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responsible for paying one-time impact fees. These fees are intended to address the increased
demand for City services due to the proposed project. The following types of services that these
impact fees will support include the following: library services, transportation infrastructure,
drainage infrastructure, animal services, police, parks, and community and recreation services.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
EXHIBITS:
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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT B
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Design Review Committee Meeting
Rains Conference Room
Meeting Agenda
April 18, 2023
Final MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
6:00 p.m.
A.Call to Order
The meeting of the Design Review Committee held on April 18, 2023. The meeting was called to order by
Sean McPherson, Staff Coordinator, at 6:00 p.m.
Design Review Committee members present: Vice Chair Commissioner Tony Morales and (Alternate)
Commissioner Al Boling. Absent: James Daniels.
Staff Present: Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner
B.Public Communications
Staff Coordinator opened the public communication and after noting there were no public comments,
closed public communications.
C.Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2023.
Motion carried 2-0 vote to adopt the minutes as presented.
D.Project Review Items
D1. DESIGN REVIEW -PATRIOT PARTNERS - A request to construct one (1) warehouse/distribution
building totaling 86,392 square feet within the Neo-lndustrial (NI) District, located on the south of Whittram
Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue at 13045 Whittram Avenue; APNs: 0229-162-05, -
04, -11, -12, and -13 (Design Review DRC2022-00156).
The Committee took the following action:
Staff presented the item to the Design Review Committee. Recommended with queuing and relocation of
the break room.
Recommend approval to PC/PD. 2-0 Vote.
E. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6: 14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Eliz�th Thornhill, Executive Assistant
Approved: DRC Meeting May 16, 2023.
Exhibit C
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
April 18, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner
DESIGN REVIEW – PATRIOT PARTNERS - A request to construct one (1)
warehouse/distribution building totaling 86,392 square feet within the Neo-Industrial (NI) District,
located on the south of Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue at
13045 Whittram Avenue; APNs: 0229-162-05, -04, -11, -12, and -13 (Design Review DRC2022-
00156).
Site Characteristics and Background: The project site is comprised of five (5) parcels with an
existing single-family home and office on one of the parcels. The five (5) parcels combined make
up approximately 5.2 acres. The project site is square in shape, with frontage (width) of about 514
feet along Whittram Avenue and a depth of approximately 516 feet north to south. Whittram
Avenue frontage is currently not improved with curb, gutter, and sidewalks. The site is surrounded
by industrial uses and nonconforming uses such as single-family homes and truck storages.
The existing Land Use, General Plan, and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant/Industrial Neo Industrial
Employment District Neo Industrial (NI)
North Industrial Neo Industrial
Employment District Neo Industrial (NI)
South Industrial/Rail Industrial
Employment District Industrial Employment (IE)
East Industrial Neo Industrial
Employment District Neo Industrial (NI)
West Industrial Neo Industrial
Employment District Neo-Industrial (NI)
Project Overview: The applicant proposes to construct a commercial warehouse building totaling
86,392 square feet. No specific use or tenant is currently proposed for the building at this time.
The site will be accessed via a driveway off Whittram Avenue. A condition of approval from the
Engineering Department requires that the applicant be responsible for completing public
improvements along Whittram Avenue frontage, including but not limited to the construction of
curb and gutter, sidewalks, streetlights, driveway approaches, bike trails, and landscape
parkways.
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DRC COMMENTS
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2022-00156 – PATRIOT PARTNERS
April 18, 2023
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Figure 1 – Site Plan
Parking areas and loading docks for the building are located on the west and south portions of
the parcel. All truck loading and truck trailer parking areas are located away from public view. The
building is required to have 20 vehicle parking stalls for the office use and 41 vehicle parking stalls
for the warehouse use, for a total of 61 stalls, meeting the minimum parking requirements. There
are a total of 9 dock doors proposed. Therefore, a matching number of trailer parking stalls are
also provided in compliance with the Development Code requirement.
Landscaping is generally distributed along Whittram Avenue and within the buildings parking
areas. All trees are proposed along the public right-of-way and within the subject property, are at
least 24-inch box in size, in compliance with the Development Code. The project will be
conditioned to landscape lighting along its street frontage to enhance the site’s nighttime
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DRC COMMENTS
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2022-00156 – PATRIOT PARTNERS
April 18, 2023
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aesthetics and for public safety purposes. The project complies with all pertinent standards in the
Neo Industrial (NI) zone, as demonstrated in the following table:
The proposed building will feature a modern design featuring a combination of perforated and
matte black metal panels, asymmetric widow placement, and sharp angles, resulting in a unique
eye-catching design. The side and rear elevation of building carry the respective front elevations’
design elements resulting in a dynamic, yet cohesive architectural treatment throughout the entire
site.
Figure 2 – Front Elevation
The proposed building will consist of two (2) office areas (both 2,500 square feet), warehouse
area (83,694 square feet). The offices will be located on the first floor and mezzanine floor at the
northwest corner of the building. There will be one (1) employee break area located outside of the
building measuring approximately 300 square feet.
Development Standard Required Proposed In Compliance?
Front Yard 25’ 31’-9” YES
Interior Side Yard 5’ / 5’ 58’ / 40’ YES
Rear Yard 0’ 0’ YES
Floor Area Ratio 40% - 60% 48.3% YES
Building Height 75’ Max 41’-6” YES
Open Space / Landscape Area 10% Min. 12.8% (22,923 sf.) YES
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DRC COMMENTS
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2022-00156 – PATRIOT PARTNERS
April 18, 2023
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The project, as discussed above, has been designed to meet the standards and guidelines of the
Development Code for industrial development. Additionally, the development of the industrial
building meets the intent of the Neo- Industrial district of the General Plan.. The Neo-Industrial
district is intended to provide for light industrial uses with lower environmental impacts to support
the growth of new businesses. The proposed development will develop vacant land and redevelop
existing non-conforming uses to create a more modern development for future industrial tenants.
Staff Recommendation: Staff requests that the Design Review Committee consider the design
building architecture, site planning) of the proposed project and recommend the selected action
below to the Planning Director / Planning Commission:
Recommend Approval of the design of the project as proposed by the applicant.
Recommend Approval with Modifications to the design of the project by incorporating
revisions requested by the Committee. Follow-up review by the Committee is not required. The
revisions shall be verified by staff prior to review and action by the Planning Director / Planning
Commission.
Recommend Conditional Approval of the design of the project by incorporating revisions
requested by the Committee. Follow-up review by the Committee is not required. The revisions
shall be Conditions of Approval and verified by staff during plan check after review and action by
the Planning Director / Planning Commission.
Recommend Denial of the design of the project as proposed by the applicant.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner
Members Present:
Staff Coordinator: Sean McPherson, Acting Principal Planner
Exhibit A – Project Plans
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2025-00320 AND CONDITONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2025-00323FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONE
INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING TOTALING 86,194
SQAURE FEET ON AN APPROXIMATLEY 5.2 ACRE SITE
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WHITTRAM AVENUE
BETWEEN ETIWANDA AVENUE AND HICKORY AVENUE AT
13045 WHITTRAM AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF – APNs: 0229-162-04, -05, -11, -12, and -
13.
A.Recitals.
1.Herdman Architecture + Design on behalf of Patriot Partners filed Design Review
DRC2025-00320 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00323 applications as described in the
title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject entitlements request is referred
to as "the application."
2.On the 22nd day of April 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.
3.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 of 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 April 22, 2026, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application is the development of a 5.2-acre site for the development of an
86,194 square foot building, consisting of 81,194 square feet of warehouse floor area and 5,000
square feet of office area (2,500 square feet on the ground floor and 2,500 square feet of
mezzanine space) and associated improvements; and
b.The project site is generally located on the south side of Whittram Avenue
between Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue at 13045 Whittram Avenue. The project site is a
generally square shaped lot and is currently vacant; and
c.The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the project site
and adjacent properties are as follows:
Exhibit D
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-011
DRC2025-00320 and DRC2025-00323 – Patriot Partners Whittram
April 22, 2026
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3. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Design
Review DRC2025-00320 as a part of the application and makes the following findings pursuant
to the Development Code Section 17.20.040 in support of the recommendation:
a. The proposed development is in accord with the General Plan. The General
Plan land use designation is Neo-Industrial Employment District, which is intended for light
industrial uses with low environmental impacts in modern, smaller size and scale buildings. The
proposed project is to develop a modernly designed warehouse building that is less than 100,000
square feet and has been evaluated to have less than significant environmental impacts in regard
to biological resources, traffic, noise, air, or water quality; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the zone in which the site is located. The project site is within the Neo-Industrial
zone which is intended for small scale, context sensitive warehousing and distribution. The
proposed project will be developed to support warehousing and distribution within an existing
industrial area; and
c. The proposed project is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions and
development standards of the Development Code. The project complies with the requirements of
the Development Code including, but not limited to, building height, floor area ratio, building
footprint, setbacks, and open space; and
d. The proposed project, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The project has been evaluated for impacts to biological resources,
traffic, noise, air, and water quality and has been found to not produce significant impacts.
Additionally, the development will be subject to the industrial performance standards outlined in
Chapter 17.66 of the Development Code in order to prevent impacts to adjacent sites.
4. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve
Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00323 as part of the application and makes the following
findings pursuant to the Development Code Section 17.20.060 in support of the
recommendation:
a. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan. The General
Plan land use designation is Neo-Industrial Employment District, which is intended for light
industrial uses with low environmental impacts in modern, smaller size and scale buildings. The
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Neo-Industrial (NI)
North
South Manufacturing
Warehouse
Neo-Industrial Employment
District
Industrial
Employment (IE)
East Auto Repair Neo-Industrial (NI)
West
Construction Material
Storage Yard / Trucking Neo-Industrial Employment
District Neo-Industrial (NI)
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-011
DRC2025-00320 and DRC2025-00323 – Patriot Partners Whittram
April 22, 2026
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proposed project is to develop a modernly designed warehouse building that is less than 100,000
square feet and has been evaluated to have less than significant environmental impacts in regard
to biological resources, traffic, noise, air, or water quality; and
b. The proposed use is consistent with the purposes of the Development Code and
the purposes of the zone in which the site is located. The project site is within the Neo-Industrial
zone which is intended for small scale, context sensitive warehousing and distribution. The
proposed project will be developed to support warehousing and distribution within an existing
industrial area; and
c. The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of the use being
proposed including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints that would make
conduct of the use undesirable. The project site is well suited for the proposed warehouse building
as it meets current site, building, and clean energy standards, is bordered by sites similarly zoned
for industrial development of similar intensity and scale, and will put in place necessary offsite
improvements such that access to the site and sufficient utilities are provided; and
d. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use
would be compatible with the existing and other permitted uses in the vicinity including
transportation and service facilities. The project site is bound by existing industrial developments
to the north, south, east, and west and is generally located within a longtime established industrial
area of the City. The proposed use complies with the applicable provisions of the Development
Code, will be required to comply with performance standards, and the size and design of proposed
project would be both compatible and complementary to the existing and future uses in the vicinity;
and
e. Granting the permit would not constitute a nuisance or be injurious to or
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to
persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The
proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity as
the proposed project complies with all applicable development standards, is located in an existing
industrial area, has been evaluated to not cause significant impacts to biological resources, traffic,
noise, air, or water quality, and will be required to comply with the performance standards specific
to industrial uses outlined in Chapter 17.66 of the Development Code; and
f. The proposed use will not pose an undue burden on the city services, including
police, fire, streets, and other public utilities, such that the city is unable to maintain its current
level of service due to the use. The area is already adequately served by existing fire stations,
and no new or altered facilities would be needed to serve the allowed land uses with the area. As
presented, the Project related impacts to public services including fire, police, schools, libraries,
and parks, would be less than significant with conformance to General Plan policies. Furthermore,
the proposed project would pay all applicable development fees associated with fire protection
services and would comply with all regulations governing fire prevention and safety, such as those
established in the California Building Code, California Fire Code, California Health and Safety
Code, and California Occupational Safety and Health Regulation, thus reducing demand for
RCFPD services. Therefore, Project impacts related to public services are less than significant;
and
g. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It was determined that the project was categorically exempt
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from CEQA under Section 15332 – Infill Development Projects. A Class 32 Exemption report was
prepared to determine that significant impacts would not be generated to biological resources,
traffic, noise, air, or water quality.
5. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council make the
following environmental findings and determinations in connection with approval of the
application:
a. The Planning Department staff 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 32 Exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15332 – Infill Development Projects, which includes infill development projects that are
1) consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and polices as well as applicable
zoning designation regulations, 2) are developed within City limits on a site of no more than five
acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, 3) the site has no value as a habitat for
endangered, rare, or threatened species, 4) approval of the project would not result in any
significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air, or water quality, and 5) the site can adequately be
served by all required utilities and public services; and
b. A CEQA Section 15332 Exemption report (May 2023) was prepared by Dudek,
an environmental consulting firm retained by the City. Staff thoroughly reviewed the exemption
documentation and concluded that the proposed project would not result in significant
environmental impacts, including those related to the biological resources, traffic, noise, air
quality, or water quality. The following support each of the corresponding findings for the Class
32 Exemption:
1) The General Plan Land Use and Zoning designations for the project site
are Neo-Industrial Employment District and Neo-Industrial (NI),
respectively. The General Plan designation is intended for light industrial
uses within small, modern warehouses that generate minimal impacts to
adjacent properties. The project complies with the City’s development
standards and design criteria for the Neo-Industrial zone as well,
including, but not limited to setbacks, height, floor area ratio, and open
space. The development and operation of a warehouse/distribution
facility of the proposed size and configuration is complaint with the land
use designations for the site.
2) Although the subject site is 5.2 acres and exceeds the five-acre threshold
for the Class 32 Exemption, only 4.1 acres of the site will be developed
as a 1.1-acre easement is present on the site and would not allow for any
type of development or improvements to occur. Due to the inability to
develop this portion of the property, it is not considered in the total
acreage of the site for CEQA purposes. The site is also surrounded on
all sides with similar industrial development and existing infrastructure,
surrounding it with urbanized uses.
3) As the project site is proposed for a site that is surrounded by other
industrial developments and is located within an urbanized area, existing
vegetation and animal species on the site are limited. The project site has
not been found to have a significant value as a habitat for endangered,
rare, or threatened species.
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4) The technical studies performed for the Class 32 Exemption supported
the exemption by confirming that there would not be significant effects to
traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality as a result of the proposed
project.
5) The project site can be adequately served by all required utilities and
public services as it will be located within a developed portion of the City
that already has significant infrastructure in place to support further
development. Improvements will be made offsite and to the site to further
accommodate utilities and public services for the project area; and
c. Although the Class 32 Exemption was prepared for the now expired entitlements,
Design Review DRC2022-00156 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2023-00142, the current
entitlements propose an identical project to the previously reviewed entitlements for which the
Class 32 Exemption was supported. The current applications do not include any alterations to site
size, building square footage, building footprint, circulation, or surrounding environmental
conditions. As such, the City has determined that the project continues to meet all criteria for the
Class 32 Exemption. No further environmental review is required as the existing exemption report
prepared by Dudek captures the current entitlements and sufficiently evaluates the project.
6. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition
set forth in the Conditions of Approval, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
7. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF APRIL 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 of 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 22nd day of April 2026, by the following vote-to-wit:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: DRC2025-00320
Project Name: Patriot Partners 13045 Whittram
Location: 13045 WHITTRAM AVE - 022916205-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
The Design Review and Conditional Use Permit authorize the development of one 86,194 square foot
industrial warehouse building on approximately 5.2 acres of land within the Neo -Industrial (NI) zone,
located on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue at 13045
Whittram Avenue; APNs: 0229-162-04, -05, -11, -12, and -13.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll -up doors and service doors to match main building
colors.
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Project Type: Design Review
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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Location: 13045 WHITTRAM AVE - 022916205-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
This project is subject to public art requirement outlined in Chapter 17.124 of the Development Code .
Prior to the issuance of building permits (for grading or construction ), the applicant shall inform the
Planning Department of their choice to install public art, donate art or select the in -lieu option as outlined
in 17.124.020.D.
If the project developer chooses to pay the in -lieu fee, the in-lieu art fee will be invoiced on the building
permit by the City and shall be paid by the applicant prior to building permit issuance.
If the project developer chooses to install art, they shall submit, during the plan check process, an
application for the art work that will be installed on the project site that contains information applicable to
the art work in addition to any other information as may be required by the City to adequately evaluate
the proposed the art work in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.124.
If the project developer chooses to donate art, applications for art work donated to the City shall be
subject to review by the Public Art Committee which shall make a recommendation whether the
proposed donation is consistent with Chapter 17.124 and final acceptance by the City Council.
No final approval, such as a final inspection or the a issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, for any
development project (or if a multi-phased project, the final phase of a development project) that is
subject to this requirement shall occur unless the public art requirement has been fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
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Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls.16.
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Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per
30 linear feet of building.
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All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet.22.
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Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior of any elevations of the buildings. All downspouts shall
be routed through the interior of the building walls.
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Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
The street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all
costs of street lights and to provide power to City owned street lights.
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Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Development Impact Fees Required:
The following Development Impact fees shall be paid prior to Building permit issuance:
Transportation: South Zone
Police Department Facilities
RCFPD Facilities, Apparatus and Equipment
Non-Residential Affordable Housing Development
Drainage Fee: Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area
Estimated Total: $1,526,494.00
**Note: This is an estimate of the development impact fees. Development Impact Fees placed are
subject to change annually and based on final approved square footage.**
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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):
44 total feet on Whittram Avenue from centerline to right -of-way
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Location: 13045 WHITTRAM AVE - 022916205-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
A signed consent and waiver form to join and /or form the appropriate Landscape Maintenance District
(LMD 3B) shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
This parcel is required to be annexed into CFD 2022-01 district (Street Lighting Services) and CFD
2022-02 district (Industrial Services Area) for ongoing services and maintenance of the industrial
areas, and appurtenant facilities. This condition needs to be completed before the Final Map approval
or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Any annexation cost shall be borne by the
developer. To start the annexation process , please contact Kelly Guerra at 909-774-2582.
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Location: 13045 WHITTRAM AVE - 022916205-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of
energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a
permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all
improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and
accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building, structure
or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of
completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined
by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In
no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources
prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development
approval.
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Location: 13045 WHITTRAM AVE - 022916205-0000
Project Type: 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 Title Sheet (typically Sheet 1).” Where public
landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape
improvement plans.
Whittram Avenue:
Botanical Name (To be determined in plan check )
Common Name (To be determined in plan check )
Min. Grow Space (To be determined in plan check )
Spacing (To be determined in plan check )
Size (To be determined in plan check )
Qty. (To be determined in plan check )
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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The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.17.
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Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
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Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC .1.
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Roofing materials shall be Class "A."3.
Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.4.
Submit five complete sets of plans. Plans must be wet stamped and signed.5.
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Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the Grading &
Drainage Plan Requirements in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout “Information for Grading Plans
and Permits."
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust
control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be
located outside of the public right of way.
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Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading
meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner /representative , the grading contractor and
the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a
pre-grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department
at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing
grading operations:
i)The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii)Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit;
iii)At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit
Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be
prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate
Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off -site drainage acceptance
easements(s) from adjacent downstream property owner (s) or discharge flows in a natural condition
(concentrated flows are not accepted) and shall provide the Building and Safety Official a drainage
study showing the proposed flows do not exceed the existing flows prior to the issuance of a grading or
building permit.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The Site and Drainage Plan in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall show the
locations of all roof downspout drains. if required for storm water quality purposes, the downspouts shall
include filters.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be prepared as a Phased
WQMP and shall include all phases of the project. Construction of the storm water treatment structural
devices may be constructed as construction progresses.
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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 Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE – Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 5.106.1
(Storm water pollution prevention) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Newly construction projects and additions which disturb less than one acre of land shall prevent the
pollution of stormwater runoff from the construction activities through one or more of the following
measures:
5.106.1.1 Local Ordinance – Comply with a lawfully enacted stormwater management and /or erosion
control ordinance.
5.106.1.2 Best Management Practices (BMP) – Prevent the loss of soil through wind or water erosion
by implementing an effective combination of erosion and sediment control and good housekeeping
BMP.
1.Soil loss BMP that should be considered for implementation as appropriate for each project include ,
but are not limited to, the following:
a.Scheduling construction activity.
b.Preservation of natural features, vegetation and soil.
c.Drainage swales or lined ditches to control stormwater flow.
d.Mulching or hydroseeding to stabilize disturbed soils.
e.Erosion control to protect slopes.
f.Protection of storm drain inlets (gravel bags or catch basin inserts).
g.Perimeter sediment control (perimeter silt fence, fiber rolls).
h.Sediment trap or sediment basin to retain sediment on site.
i.Stabilized construction exits.
j.Wind erosion control.
k.Other soil loss BMP acceptable to the enforcing agency .
2.Good housekeeping BMP to manage construction equipment, materials and wastes that should be
considered for implementation as appropriate for each project include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a.Material handling and waste management.
b.Building materials stockpile management.
c.Management of washout areas (concrete, paints, stucco, etc.).
d.Control of vehicle/equipment fueling to contractors staging area.
e.Vehicle and equipment cleaning performed off site .
f.Spill prevention and control.
g.Other housekeeping BMP acceptable to the enforcing agency (City of Rancho Cucamonga).
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Project #: DRC2025-00320
Project Name: Patriot Partners 13045 Whittram
Location: 13045 WHITTRAM AVE - 022916205-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE – Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 5.106.10
(Grading and paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how site grading or a drainage system will manage all surface water
flows to keep water from entering buildings. 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:April 22, 2026
TO:Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director
INITIATED BY:Melanie Hall, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:Consideration of a Request to Amend Title 17 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code to Prohibit Home Experience Sharing. This Item is
Statutorily Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Sections 15060(C)(2) and 15061(B)(3).
This Item will be Forwarded to City Council for Final Action (DRC2026-
00097).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 recommending
the City Council approve Municipal Code Amendment DRC2026-00097, prohibiting Home
Experience Sharing in all zones.
BACKGROUND:
On September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030,
establishing a moratorium on the granting of any zoning approval, home occupation permit, or
other permit, license, or land use entitlement for using real properties zoned and/or developed for
residential use in the City of Rancho Cucamonga for Home Experience Sharing. Per State law,
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030 was effective for a period of 45 days from the date of
adoption – which was scheduled to expire on November 1, 2024.
On October 15, 2024, after having issued a written report on October 2, 2024, describing the
measures taken to alleviate the condition(s) which led to the adoption of the moratorium, the City
Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1032, extending the moratorium for an additional
ten (10) months, fifteen (15) days, in accordance with the provisions of California Government
Code Section 65858(a).
On July 16, 2025, after the City Council received and filed the written report on June 18, 2025,
containing measures taken by staff to alleviate the conditions which led to the Interim Urgency
Ordinances Nos. 1030 and 1032, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1043,
extending the moratorium for an additional twelve (12) months, in accordance with the provisions
of the California Government Code Section 65858(a) to give staff enough time to draft an
ordinance prohibiting Home Experience Sharing in all zoning districts.
The current moratorium is set to expire on September 17, 2026.
ANALYSIS:
Over the past several years, there has been a surge in popularity in the rental of recreational
amenities (e.g., swimming pools; playgrounds; barbeques and grills; pickleball courts, tennis
courts, and other sports areas; and other exterior portions of real properties) separate and apart
from the rental of the residential dwelling – a use that is commonly known as “Home Experience
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Sharing”.
While the rental of recreational amenities as part of a home experience sharing can provide
supplemental income to Rancho Cucamonga families and provide recreational opportunities for
people without these amenities, Community Improvement’s observations of home experience
sharing have highlighted adverse problems such as inadequate maintenance of amenities,
increased noise and traffic, and disturbances and confrontations in residential areas from the use
of these spaces. These impacts on residential neighborhoods resulted in conflicts between home
experience sharing guests and neighbors – and an increased expenditure of City resources in
responding to complaints.
After a thorough evaluation of the benefits and adverse impacts of allowing home experience
sharing — including a review of how similar programs have been assessed and found impractical
in other cities, jeopardizing the public health, safety, and welfare of residential neighborhoods —
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council prohibit home
experience sharing land uses in all zones.
The proposed amendment will amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code to add definitions for “Home
experience sharing” and “Residential amenity” to the glossary in Section 17.140.020 and amend
the land uses tables, Table 17.38.030-1, Table 17.38.060-1, Table 17.38.070-1, and Table
17.136.020-1, to add home experience sharing as a prohibited land use in all zones.
Compliance with the General Plan
Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.22.040, code amendments may be approved only
when the City Council finds that the amendments are consistent with the General Plan goals,
policies, and implementation programs. The proposed amendment is consistent with Goal N-1.
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. Home experience sharing creates
excessive, unnecessary noise in residential neighborhoods and leads to complaints about
disturbing the public health, safety, and welfare of the city and its residents. The proposed
amendment will prohibit the use of home experience sharing in all zones supporting Goal N-1 of
the General Plan to maintain a city with appropriate noise levels.
Correspondence
This item was advertised as a public hearing with a large one-eighth page legal advertisement in
the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper on Monday, April 6, 2026. As a citywide ordinance,
individual noticing is not required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
EXHIBITS:
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DATE:September 17, 2024
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:
SUBJECT:
(INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1030) (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends the City Council adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030, prohibiting Home
Experience Sharing Uses for a period of 45 days.
BACKGROUND:
Home experience sharing has surged in popularity in the last two years, offering travelers as well
as event planners unique lodging options many of which include amenities such as pools, putting
greens, playgrounds, and spacious yards. While these features enhance guest experiences and
benefit the local economy, the rapid growth has raised several concerns, including safety,
maintenance, and impacts on local neighborhoods as quiet, single-family residences are
transformed into part-time event spaces.
Recent observations in Rancho Cucamonga have highlighted problems such as inadequate
maintenance of amenities, increased noise and traffic, and disturbances and confrontations in
residential areas from the use of these spaces. These issues require immediate attention to
protect community well-being and ensure effective management of these properties that does not
impact either the guest experience or immediate neighbors.
Under Government Code Section 65858, cities can adopt a temporary ordinance to address
issues related to new uses while exploring long-term solutions. This ordinance can remain in
effect for up to 45 days and may be extended for up to 10 months and 15 days, with a possible
additional one-year extension.
ANALYSIS:
Properties with amenities like pools, putting greens, and playgrounds face significant challenges
in maintaining safety and proper upkeep. Pools need rigorous management to prevent accidents
and meet health standards, while playgrounds must be regularly inspected to ensure they are
safe for children. Putting greens or driving ranges used occasionally may become a nuisance
when used regularly by large groups. Inconsistent oversight can lead to safety hazards and lower
guest satisfaction.
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The influx of home experience sharing properties has also led to increased noise, traffic, and
disruptions in some neighborhoods, impacting the quality of life for residents and straining
community resources. Events taking place all week long, on holidays, late into the evening, and
early in the day all have significant neighborhood impacts when the events become regular
occurrences. Addressing these impacts is crucial for maintaining neighborhood harmony and
ensuring that the benefits of home experience sharing do not come at the expense of community
well-being.
The City is committed to embracing the benefits of home experience sharing but recognizes the
need for more time to research and develop regulations that balance both sides. Current
regulations are insufficient for managing the diverse range of amenities being offered. A
temporary moratorium will allow the City to develop comprehensive and fair regulations that
address safety, maintenance, and community integration, ensuring that home experience sharing
can coexist with the needs of local residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
Implementing the interim urgency ordinance aligns with several City Council core values,
including, providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all residents, promoting and enhancing
a safe and healthy community, embracing and preparing for future developments, and
cooperating respectfully with all stakeholders.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Interim Urgency Ordinance
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DATE:October 2, 2024
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council, in conformance with California Government Code
Section 65858, issue the attached report on the measures taken by staff since September 17,
2024, to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030,
establishing a Moratorium on the granting of any Zoning Approval, Home Occupation Permit, or
other Permit, License, or Land Use Entitlement for using Real Properties Zoned and/or developed
for residential use in the City of Rancho Cucamonga for Home Experience Sharing.
BACKGROUND:
At the regular meeting on September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 1030, establishing a moratorium on the granting of any zoning approval, home
occupation permit, or other permit, license, or land use entitlement for using real properties zoned
and/or developed for residential use in the City of Rancho Cucamonga for Home Experience
Sharing. If not extended, Interim Urgency Ordinance 1030 is set to expire on November 1, 2024.
ANALYSIS:
Section 65858(d) of the California Government Code provides that ten (10) days prior to the
expiration of an interim urgency ordinance, the legislative body shall issue a written report
describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions that led to the adoption of the urgency
interim ordinance. The following specific activities have been and/or are currently being
undertaken:
❖Studying issues associated with Home Experience Sharing (including, but not limited to,
sanitation, noise, and parking) to determine the appropriate locational and developmental
standards. Meeting with other City Departments/Divisions and other governmental
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agencies that may need to inspect and/or regulate properties that conduct Home Sharing
Experiences in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the Home Sharing
Experience hosts and guests, as well as that of the general public.
❖Studying adopted State regulations pertaining “public swimming pools” and the suitability
of applying said standards to Home Sharing Experiences that include swimming pools.
❖Evaluating current City noise standards and regulations, and their suitability and
applicability to Home Sharing Experiences.
❖Studying adopted development standards from other California cities to determine “best
practice” standards that might be applicable to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
❖Drafting a permanent ordinance for consideration by the Planning Commission to permit
the use of real properties zoned and/or developed for residential use for Home Sharing
Experiences
❖Drafting a permanent ordinance for consideration by the City Council to regulate Home
Sharing Experiences to eliminate and/or diminish the adverse impacts upon the health,
safety, and welfare of Home Sharing Experience hosts and guests, as well as that of the
general public
The above reflect the actions that have been taken during the very limited time since the adoption
of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030, as well as the actions that are still ongoing, in an effort
to alleviate the conditions that led to the adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance 1030.
Staff will also be seeking an extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030 to allow for
completion of the above-referenced actions – including the preparation of a permanent
ordinance(s) permitting and regulating Home Sharing Experiences for consideration by the
Planning Commission and/or City Council. An opportunity for full public comment on the extension
of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030 will be provided at the City Council’s Public Hearing to be
held on October 15, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030
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DATE:October 15, 2024
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:
SUBJECT:
(INTERIM
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1032) (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt by a four-fifths (4/5) vote Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 1032, extending the current moratorium prohibiting Home Experience Sharing
Uses for an additional ten (10) months, fifteen (15) days.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, a city may enact an interim Zoning Ordinance on
an urgency basis to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by prohibiting any use(s) that
may conflict with a contemplated change to a city's General Plan, Specific Plan, zoning
requirements, or any such change that a city is intending to study within a reasonable period.
On September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030,
establishing a moratorium on the granting of any zoning approval, home occupation permit, or
other permit, license, or land use entitlement for using real properties zoned and/or developed for
residential use in the City of Rancho Cucamonga for home experience sharing. Per State law,
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030 is effective for 45 days from the date of adoption – which is
scheduled to expire on November 1, 2024.
Under California Government Code Section 65858(a), an urgency ordinance may be extended
for an additional ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council
after a duly noticed public hearing. Additionally, under California Government Code Section
65858(d), the City Council is also required to issue a written report at least ten (10) days before
the expiration of the urgency ordinance or any extension thereof, describing the measures taken
to alleviate the condition(s) which led to the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance. The report was
issued by the City Council on October 2, 2024.
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ANALYSIS:
Over the past several years, there has been a surge in popularity in the rental of recreational
amenities (e.g., swimming pools; playgrounds; barbeques and grills; pickleball courts, tennis
courts, and other sports areas; and other exterior portions of real properties) separate and apart
from the rental of the residential dwelling – a use that is commonly known as “Home Experience
Sharing”.
While the rental of recreational amenities as part of a Home Experience Sharing can provide
supplemental income to families within our community and provide recreational opportunities for
persons without these amenities, there are several adverse impacts upon residential
neighborhoods – including, but not limited to, increased noise, disorderly conduct, and lack of
adequate off-street parking for residents, that the City’s current laws would not adequately
address. Such impacts would, in turn, result in potential conflicts between Home Sharing
Experience guests and neighbors – and an increased expenditure of City resources in responding
to complaints. Additionally, Home Experience Sharing raises health and safety concerns as there
are currently no regulations about the minimum standards for maintenance of the recreational
amenities, sanitation facilities (especially since the recreational facilities are not rented in
conjunction with a residential building), and insurance coverage to cover accidents or injuries
suffered by social guests.
Properties with amenities like pools, batting cages, putting greens, and playgrounds face
significant challenges in maintaining safety and proper upkeep. Moreover, increased standards
may be appropriate given the commercial use of such recreational features – including
supplemental sanitation and insurance requirements. While City inspections may be conducted
at the initial installation of these amenities at residential properties, further inspections may be
warranted to safeguard the ongoing health, safety, and welfare of persons (including individuals,
children, and families) who may lease/rent these amenities for Home Experience Sharing.
The utilization of Home Experience Sharing by large groups and the increase in the frequency of
such events leads to increased traffic, noise nuisance, and other adverse effects within residential
communities – impacting the quality of life for residents and straining community resources.
As outlined in the written report issued by the City Council on October 2, 2024, the City has
already undertaken efforts to study the benefits and detriments of Home Experience Sharing to
determine whether such use would be appropriate in residential areas of the City – and, if so,
what types of regulations and standards would be proper and/or necessary upon the operation of
Home Experience Sharing to mitigate any adverse impacts upon our residential communities.
However, the City has not yet completed this study – and, upon the completion of this study, the
City will require reasonable time to enact and implement adequate regulations for Home
Experience Sharing that specifically address this land use and activity to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of Home Experience Sharing hosts and guests, and that of the general public.
As Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030 is scheduled to expire on November 1, 2024, Staff is
recommending an extension of the moratorium to allow Staff to complete the study and to develop
comprehensive and fair regulations that address safety, maintenance, and community integration,
ensuring the Home Experience Sharing can coexist with the needs of our residents.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Implementing the interim urgency ordinance aligns with several City Council core values,
including:
•Providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all residents.
•Promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community.
•Embracing and preparing for future developments.
•Cooperating respectfully with all stakeholders.
Attachment 1 – City Council Staff Report dated September 17, 2024 (without attachment)
Attachment 2 – City Council Staff Report dated October 2, 2024 (without attachment)
Attachment 3 – Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1032
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DATE:June 18, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council, in conformance with California Government Code
Section 65858, receive and file this written report on the measures taken by staff since September
17, 2024, to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinances nos.
1030 and 1032, establishing a Moratorium on the granting of any Zoning Approval, Home
Occupation Permit, or other Permit, License, or Land Use Entitlement for using real properties
zoned and/or developed for residential use in the City of Rancho Cucamonga for Home
Experience Sharing.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65898, a city may enact an interim Zoning
Ordinance on an urgency basis to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by prohibiting any
use(s) that may conflict with a contemplated change to a city’s General Plan, Specific Plan, zoning
requirements, or any such change that a city is intending to study within a reasonable period.
At the regular meeting on September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 1030, establishing a moratorium on the granting of any zoning approval, home
occupation permit, or other permit, license, or land use entitlement for using real properties zoned
and/or developed for residential use in the City of Rancho Cucamonga for Home Experience
Sharing – which was defined to mean the rental or lease of a recreational amenity or recreational
amenities on residential properties (including, but not limited to, swimming pools, barbeques,
grills, sports courts, and other portions of residentially zoned and/or developed properties that are
designed or used for recreational activities), separate from or otherwise not in conjunction with
the rental of a residential dwelling unit. The moratorium was enacted in order to provide Staff
sufficient time to evaluate the adverse impacts of such use of residential properties and determine
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whether appropriate regulations could be enacted in order to eliminate or lessen such impacts to
a satisfactory level.
ANALYSIS:
Studied issues associated with Home Experience Sharing (including, but not limited to,
sanitation, noise, and parking) to determine the impacts that such issues may have upon
adjacent residential properties and the public as a whole.
Met with other City Departments/Divisions and other governmental agencies that may
desire or need to inspect and/or regulate properties that conduct Home Sharing
Experiences in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the Home Sharing
Experience hosts and guests, as well as that of the general public.
Studied adopted State regulations pertaining to “public swimming pools” and the suitability
of applying said standards to those instances of Home Experience Sharing that include
swimming pools.
Evaluated current City noise standards and regulations, and their suitability and
applicability to Home Experience Sharing.
Evaluated adopted development standards from other California cities, as well as from
other cities located outside of California that have faced surges in Home Experience
Sharing, to determine “best practice” standards that might be applicable to the City of
Rancho Cucamonga.
Received and responded to complaints received by residents suffering from adverse
impacts of Home Experience Sharing on neighboring parcels of property.
Compared the benefits that allowing Home Experience Sharing would provide to the
community to the adverse impacts that would result from allowing Home Experience
Sharing – even if regulated.
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The above reflect the actions that have been taken since the adoption of Interim Urgency
Ordinances Nos. 1030 and 1032 in an effort to alleviate the conditions that led to the adoption of
Interim Urgency Ordinance Nos. 1030 and 1032.
FISCAL IMPACT:
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
Providing and nurturing an excellent quality of life for all.
Promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all.
Intentionally embracing and anticipating our future.
Actively seeking and respectfully considering all public input.
ATTACHMENTS:
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DATE:July 16, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Lori Price, Community Improvement Supervisor
SUBJECT:
(INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1043) (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt by a four-fifths (4/5) vote Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 1043, establishing and/or extending the current moratorium prohibiting Home
Experience Sharing Uses for an additional twelve (12) months.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to State law, Government Code Section 65858, a city may enact an interim Zoning
Ordinance on an urgency basis to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by prohibiting any
use(s) that may be in conflict with a contemplated change to a city's General Plan, Specific Plan,
zoning requirements, or any such change that a city is intending to study within a reasonable
period of time.
On September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030,
establishing a moratorium on the granting of any zoning approval, home occupation permit, or
other permit, license, or land use entitlement for using real properties zoned and/or developed for
residential use in the City of Rancho Cucamonga for home experience sharing. Per State law,
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030 was effective for a period of 45 days from the date of
adoption – which was scheduled to expire on November 1, 2024.
On October 15, 2024, after having issued a written report on October 2, 2024, describing the
measures taken to alleviate the condition(s) which led to the adoption of the moratorium, the City
Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1032, extending the moratorium for an additional
ten (10) months, fifteen (15) days, in accordance with the provisions of California Government
Code Section 65858(a).
Exhibit E
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Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), after an initial extension of an urgency
ordinance for ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days, the City Council may extend the urgency
ordinance for an additional twelve (12) months by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council after
a duly-noticed public hearing. Additionally, pursuant to California Government Code Section
65858(d), the City Council is also required to issue a written report at least ten (10) days prior to
the expiration of the urgency ordinance or any extension thereof, describing the measures taken
to alleviate the condition(s) which led to the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance.
ANALYSIS:
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Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65853 through 65857, a zoning ordinance
(including an amendment to the City’s Development Code) that imposes, removes, or modifies a
regulation of the use of buildings, structures, or lands cannot be submitted to the City Council for
consideration until after it has been considered by the Planning Commission at a public hearing
and the Planning Commission has issued and submitted a recommendation to the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
Providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all residents.
Promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community.
Embracing and preparing for future developments.
Cooperating respectfully with all stakeholders.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO AMEND TITLE 17
(“DEVELOPMENT CODE”) OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT HOME EXPERIENCE
SHARING, AND MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER
SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA
GUIDELINES.
A.Recitals.
1.The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Municipal Code Amendment DRC2026-
00097, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Municipal Code Amendment is referred to as “the application”.
2.On the 22nd day of April 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.
3.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 of 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 April 22, 2026, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.Observations of home experience sharing highlighted problems such as
inadequate maintenance of amenities, increased noise and traffic, and
disturbances and confrontations in residential areas from the use of these spaces.
Prohibition of home experience sharing uses is necessary to mitigate these
challenges.
b.The Amendments conform to and do not conflict with the goals, policies, and
implementation programs of the General Plan, including, without limitation, the
Housing and Land Use Elements thereof, and will provide for development in a
manner consistent with the General Plan, specifically:
1)General Plan Goal N-1, Noise promotes a city with appropriate noise and
vibration levels that support a range of places from quiet neighborhoods
to active, exciting districts;
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3. The Planning Department Staff have determined that the project is statutorily exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under Sections 15060(C)(2) AND 15061(B)(3) of the
Government Code as set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. The proposed
code amendment is consistent with this exemption.
The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department’s determination of exemption,
and based on its own independent judgement, concurs in the staff determination of exemption.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above,
this Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Municipal Code Amendment
DRC2026-00097 as indicated in Exhibit A incorporated herein by this reference.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF APRIL 2026.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Alvin C. Boling, Chair
ATTEST:
Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary
I, Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary of the Planning Commission of 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 22nd day of April 2026, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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EXIHIBIT A
DRAFT ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO AMEND TITLE 17 (“DEVELOPMENT CODE") OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT HOME EXPERIENCE SHARING AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga is responsible for enacting and
implementing regulations governing the use of land and the conduct of business activities within
its boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, within the past few years, the rental of recreational amenities (e.g.,
swimming pools; playgrounds; barbeques and grills; pickleball courts, tennis courts, and other
sports areas; and other exterior portions of real properties) separate and apart from the rental of
the residential dwelling – a use that is commonly known as “Home Experience Sharing”, has
surged in popularity. While the rental of recreational amenities as part of a Home Experience
Sharing can provide supplemental income to families within our community and provide
recreational opportunities for persons without these amenities, there are a number of adverse
impacts upon residential neighborhoods – including, but not limited to, increased noise, disorderly
conduct, and lack of adequate off-street parking for residents, that the City’s current laws would
not adequately address. Such impacts would, in turn, result in potential conflicts between Home
Experience Sharing guests and neighbors – and an increased expenditure of City resources in
responding to complaints. Additionally, Home Experience Sharing raises health and safety
concerns as there are currently no regulations pertaining to minimum standards for maintenance
of the recreational amenities, sanitation facilities (especially since the recreational facilities are
not rented in conjunction with a residential building), insurance coverage to cover accidents or
injuries suffered by these social guests; and,
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024, in accordance with California Government Code
Section 65858, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 1030, which enacted an initial 45-day moratorium on Home Experience Sharing in
the City; and,
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2024, in accordance with California Government Code
Section 65858(a), the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 1032, which extended the moratorium (enacted pursuant to Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 1030) by an additional 10 months and 15 days; and,
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2025, in accordance with California Government Code
Sections 65858 and 65090, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted Interim
Urgency Ordinance No. 1043, which extended the moratorium (initially enacted pursuant to
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1030 and subsequently extended by Interim Urgency Ordinance
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No. 1032) by an additional 12 months (beyond September 17, 2025), in order to allow City Staff
sufficient time to prepare a permanent ordinance prohibiting Home Experience Sharing; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga (“City”) has prepared a Municipal Code
Amendment (set forth in EXHIBIT 1) to prohibit the use of any land within the City for Home
Experience Sharing; and,
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the proposed Municipal Code Amendment
and concluded said hearing on that date, at which point, the Planning Commission voted to adopt
Resolution No. 2026-012 recommending that the City Council approve Ordinance No.
__________;
WHEREAS, on ____________, 2026, the City Council conducted a duly noticed
public hearing, considered all written and oral Staff reports, together with public testimony, and
concluded said hearing on that date, and thereafter introduced for first reading this Ordinance;
and,
WHEREAS, based upon the reports and testimony presented to the City Council
during the public hearing, the City Council specifically finds that Home Experience Sharing would
have extensive adverse impacts upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community –
including, but not limited to, as a result of increased noise, disorderly conduct, lack of adequate
sanitation facilities, and lack of adequate on-street and off-street parking for residents and guests;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to prohibit properties within all Residential Zones
of the City from being used for Home Experience Sharing to prevent the adverse impacts resulting
therefrom; and,
WHEREAS, All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby specifically finds that each of the recitals
set forth hereinabove are true and correct, and are incorporated by this reference as findings in
support of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS. Section 17.140.020 (“Universal Definitions”) of Chapter
140 (“Universal Definitions”) of Article IX (“Glossary”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a definition for “Home Experience
Sharing” to read as follows:
“Home experience sharing”
shall mean the rental or lease of a recreational amenity or recreational amenities located
on real property zoned and/or developed for residential use within the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, separate from or otherwise not in conjunction with the rental of a residential
dwelling unit.
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SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS. Section 17.140.020 (“Universal Definitions”) of Chapter
140 (“Universal Definitions”) of Article IX (“Glossary”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a definition for “Recreational
Amenity” to read as follows:
“Recreational amenity”
shall include any swimming pool, barbeque, grill, pickleball court, basketball court, tennis
court, playground, yard area, or other portion of a residentially zoned and/or developed
property that is designed or used for recreational activities.
SECTION 4: PROHIBITED LAND USE BY BASE ZONE. Table 17.30.030-1
(“Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone”) of Section 17.30.030 (“Allowed
Land Use by Base Zone”) of Chapter 17.30 (“Allowed Land Use by Base Zone”) of Article III
(“Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to add “Home Experience Sharing” as
“Not Permitted” in all zones.
SECTION 5: PROHIBITED LAND USE BY PLACETYPE. Table 17.38.060-1
(“Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Placetype”) of Section 17.38.060 (“The
Resort.”) of Chapter 17.38 (“Overlay Zones and Other Special Planning Areas”) of Article III
(“Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to add “Home Experience Sharing” as
“Not Permitted” in all placetypes – including Village Neighborhood (“VN”), Core Living (“CL”),
Urban Neighborhood (“UN”), Transit (“T”), Mixed Use (“MU”), Recreation (“REC”), and Mixed-Use
Overlay (“MU Overlay”).
SECTION 6: Section 17.38.060 (“The Resort”) of Chapter 17.38 (“Overlay Zones and
Other Special Planning Areas”) of Article III (“Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards”)
of Title 17 (“Development Code”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended
to add a Subsection D to read as follows:
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, in the event of any conflict between
this Section and the specific plan, the Development Code shall prevail.
SECTION 7: PROHIBITED LAND USE IN ETIWANDA HEIGHTS
NEIGHBORHOOD. Table 17.38.070-1 (“Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for the
Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan”) Section 17.38.070 (“Etiwanda Heights
Neighborhood and Conservation Plan.”) of Chapter 17.38 (“Overlay Zones and Other Special
Planning Areas”) of Article III (“Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards”) of Title 17
(“Development Code”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to add
“Home Experience Sharing” as “Not Permitted” in all zones within the Neighborhood Area (“NA”)
and Rural/Conservation Area (“RCA”).
SECTION 8: PROHIBITED LAND USE BY FORM-BASED ZONE. Table
17.136.020-1 (“Allowed Land Uses in Form-Based Zones”) of Section 17.136.020 (“Allowed Land
Uses.”) of Chapter 17.136 (“Land Use Standards”) of Article VIII (“Form-Based Code”) of Title 17
(“Development Code”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to add
“Home Experience Sharing” as “Not Permitted” in all form-based zones.
SECTION 9: CEQA. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty,
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that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the
environment, because the Ordinance will prohibit the granting of any zoning approval, home
occupation permit, or other permit, license, or land use entitlement for Home Experience Sharing
in the City in order to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare, and will thereby serve
to avoid potentially significant environmental impacts. It is therefore not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections 15060(c)(2) and
15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 10: SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection,
subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one
or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be
declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.
SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 12: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after
its adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS ___TH DAY OF ____________ 2026.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the __ day of
________ 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:_______________________________
City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 1
1. Added to Section 17.140.020 (“Universal Definitions”) of Chapter 140 (“Universal
Definitions”) of Article IX (“Glossary”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”):
“Home experience sharing”
shall mean the rental or lease of a recreational amenity or recreational
amenities located on real property zoned and/or developed for residential use
within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, separate from or otherwise not in
conjunction with the rental of a residential dwelling unit.
“Recreational amenity”
shall include any swimming pool, barbeque, grill, pickleball court, basketball
court, tennis court, playground, yard area, or other portion of a residentially
zoned and/or developed property that is designed or used for recreational
activities.
2. Amended Table 17.30.030-1 (“Allowed Land Use and Permit Requirements by Base Zone”)
of Section 17.30.030 (“Allowed Land Use by Base Zone”) of Section 17.38.060 (“The
Resort.”) of Chapter 17.30 (“Allowed Land Use by Base Zone”) of Article III (“Zones,
Allowed Uses, and Development Standards”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”):
Home Experience Sharing N N N N N N N N N N N N
3. Amended Table 17.38.060-1 (“Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Placetype”)
of Section 17.38.060 (“The Resort.”) of Chapter 17.38 (“Overlay Zones and Other Special
Planning Areas”) of Article III (“Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards”) of
Title 17 (“Development Code”):
Home Experience Sharing N N N N N N N
4. Added to Section 17.38.060 (“The Resort”) of Chapter 17.38 (“Overlay Zones and Other
Special Planning Areas”) of Article III (“Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development
Standards”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”):
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, in the event of any conflict between
this Section and the specific plan, the Development Code shall prevail.
5. Amended Table 17.38.070-1 (“Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for the
Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan”) of Section 17.38.070
(“Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan.”) of Chapter 17.38 (“Overlay
Zones and Other Special Planning Areas”) of Article III (“Zones, Allowed Uses, and
Development Standards”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”):
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Home Experience Sharing N N N N N N N N
6. Amended Table 17.136.020-1 (“Allowed Land Uses in Form-Based Zones”) of Section
17.136.020 (“Allowed Land Uses.”) Chapter 17.136 (“Land Use Standards”) of Article VIII
(“Form-Based Code”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”):
Home Experience Sharing N N N N N N N N N N N
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