HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-012RESOLUTION 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;
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
Alvin C. Boling, it
ATT
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: BOLING, DOPP, MORALES, DIAZ
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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
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.
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 Ill
("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,
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.
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
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"):
TABLE 17.30.030-1: ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BY BASE ZONE
Land Use/Zoning District VL L LM M MH H NI IE OSC HR P FCIUC
Residential Uses
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"):
Placetype VN CL UN T MU Rec MU Overlay*
Residential Uses
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"):
Neighborhood Area (NA) Rural/Conservation Area (RCA) (1)
Regulating Zones!
Subzones SR NG-2 NG-1 NE R -OS R -H R-FCIUC R -C
Residential Uses
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"):
Form -Based Zone
CE1-
Land Use NE -2 NG3L NG3 CEI SWC ME1 ME2 COI CO2 CE2L CE2
Residential
Home Experience Sharing N N N N N N N N N N N