HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-106 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2002-00466, THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT NO. 16344, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ARCHIBALD
AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 145 FEET NORTH OF PALO ALTO STREET IN
THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN: 1077-021-17AND
18.
A. Recitals.
1. Magyar Homes, LLC filed an application for the Development Review of Tract 16344, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design Review
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 13th day of November 2002, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe 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 meeting on November 13, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the east side of Archibald Avenue
approximately 145 feet north of Palo Alto Street with a street frontage of approximately 344 feet and
lot depth of approximately 612 feet and is presently improved with three single-family homes and
associated accessory structures; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is a commercial shopping center, the
property to the south consists of single-family homes, the property to the east consists of
single-family homes, and the property to the west across Archibald Avenue consists of single-family
homes and a church; and
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, the Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
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b. 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.
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, togetherwith all written and oral reports included forthe environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project, which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources orthe habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the meeting, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Planning Division
1) The proposed retaining wall on the south property line shall be a
maximum of 5 feet in height.
2) The proposed concrete masonry unit block wall on the south property
line shall be a minimum of 5 feet in height.
3) A Minor Exception application shall be submitted to the Planning
Department regarding the wall height on the south property line. The
Minor Exception application shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Department, prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
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November 13, 2002
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Engineering Division
1) Archibald Avenue frontage shall be improved in accordance with City
"Major Arterial" standards. The requirements include, but are not
limited to curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, street trees, signing, and
striping. No curb-adjacent sidewalks are permitted.
2) No driveways shall be permitted onto Archibald Avenue.
3) Malven Avenue and "A" Street shall be improved in accordance with
City "Local Street' standards. The requirements include, but are not
limited to curb, gutter, pavement, sidewalk, driveways, streetlights,
street trees, signing, and striping. No curb-adjacent sidewalks are
permitted.
4) City drainage fees will be required along with any on-site drainage
facilities as determined by the drainage report and City Engineer
approval.
5) Processed lot line adjustments are required in order to combine the
proposed lettered lots on the south property line with the properties to
the south, prior to recordation of the final map. The recorded document
numbers shall be noted on the map.
6) No grading permits will be issued until the lot line adjustments record.
Environmental Mitigation
Water
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall prepare a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that identifies BMPs
to be implemented during the period the site is under construction.
BMPs shall be identified on the Grading Plans for review and approval
by the City Engineer.
Air Quality
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
2) Archibald Avenue, Malven Avenue, and Palo Alto Street shall be swept
according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may
vary depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 miles per hour to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
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4) Chemical soil stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
5) The construction contractor shall select the consistent equipment used
on-site based on low emission factors and high-energy efficiency. The
construction contractor shall ensure the Construction Grading Plans
include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
7) The construction contractor shall ensure that Construction Grading
Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
Biological Resources
1) All heritage trees scheduled for removal shall be replaced with the
largest nursery grown stock available, to the satisfaction of the City
Planner, as required by the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Hazards
1) Houses scheduled for demolition shall be thoroughly surveyed by a
California Occupational Health and Safety Act (Cal/OSH65A) certified
asbestos inspector for the presence of asbestos, prior to any demolition
activities. The survey shall include inspection, identification, and
quantification of all asbestos-containing material.
2) If houses are found to contain asbestos, the asbestos-containing
material shall be removed prior to demolition in accordance with
procedures outlined in AQMD Rule 1403 (1) (D) and handled in
accordance with Rule 1403 (1) (E). The SCAQMD shall be notified at
least ten working days prior to demolition.
Noise
1) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of
the adjacent land use and the hours that deliveries are made, in a
standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property.
2) A final Noise Study shall be prepared prior to issuance of building
permits showing specifically how noise from Archibald Avenue and the
grocery store loading area affecting exterior living areas of the homes
will be mitigated to below the City's noise Ordinance standards for
exterior living areas.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-106
DRC2002-00466/SUBTT16344 — MAGYAR HOMES, LLC
November 13, 2002
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2002.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: 121
Rich Macias, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
rad Bulle etary
I, rad Buller, 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 13th day of November 2002, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, STEWART
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: SUBTT16344 and DRC2002-00466
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants'fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when,and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as
determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific. phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements.or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible Citydepartment
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring.The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
6. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds(or other forms of guarantee)
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior
to the issuance of building permits.
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MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: SUBTT16344/DRC2002-00466 Applicant: MAGYAR HOMES
Initial Study Prepared by: Rick Fisher Date: October 16. 2002
ResponsibleMitigation Measures No. g of Method .
Implementing Action for . Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Water
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall prepare a CE B Review of plans A/C 2
SW PPP that identifies BMPs to be implemented during the period the
site is under construction. BMPs shall be identified on the grading
plans for review and approval by the City Engineer.
Air Quality
The site shall be treated with water or other soil stabilizing agent CP C Review of plans A/C 2
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PM,o emission,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Archibald Avenue, Malvern Avenue, and Palo Alto Street shall be CP C Review of plans A/C 2
swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site.Timing may
vary depending upon time of year of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 CP C Review of plans A/C 2
mph to minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such episodes.
Chemical soil stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall CP C Review of plans A/C 2
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions.
The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment CP C Review of plans A/C 2
based on low emission factors and high-energy efficiency. The
construction contractor shall ensure that Construction GradingPlans
Include a statement that all constructionequipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance Wth the manufacturer's specifications.
The construction contractorshall utilize electrics dean alternative fuel CP C Review of plans A/C 2
powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading CP/CE B/C Review of plans A/C 2
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
MonitoringMitigation Measures No. I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for
Frequency Verification Verification Date /initials Non-Compliance
Biological Resources ,�. ^; '?"r; ti, 'W"__ .i z` �. ._.... ."3. i ffa aya `,`"+v' 4
All heritage trees scheduled for removal shall be replaced with the CP D Review of plans A 3
largest nursery grown stock available, to the satisfaction of the City
Planner,as required bythe Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Hazards
-
Houses scheduled for demolition shall be thoroughly surveyed by a FC/CP B Review of plans A/D 2
California Occupational Health and Safety Act(Cal/OHSA)certified
asbestos inspector for the presence of asbestos prior to anydemdition
activities. The survey shall include inspection, identification, and
quantification of all asbestos-containing material.
If houses are found to contain asbestos, the asbestos-containing
material shall be removed prior to demolition in accordance with FC/CP B Review of plans AID 2
procedures outlined in AQMD Rule 1403 (1XD) and handled in
accordance with Rule 1403(1 XE). The SCAQMD shall be notified at
least len working days prior to demolition.
Noise
The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of CP D Review of plans A/C 2
the adjacent land use and the hours that deliveries are made, in a
standard format as determined by the City Planner,prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property.
A final noise study shall be prepared prior to issuance of building CP B Review of study D 2
permits showing specifically how noise from Archibald Avenue and the
grocery store loading area affecting exterior living areas of the homes
will be mitigated to below the Cilys Noise Ordinance standard for
exterior living areas.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director A-With Each New Development A-Onsite Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit I Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies I Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 1 6-Revoke CUP
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2002-00466
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW FOR 17 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES/18 LOT SUBDIVISION
APPLICANT: MAGYAR HOMES, LLC
LOCATION: 7447 ARCHIBALD AVENUE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 02-106, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities
and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the
date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Code regulations.
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2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units
with all receptacles shielded from public view.
8. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall
bedocated out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City
Planner. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in
underground vaults.
9. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable'to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
12. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of
all lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
13. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double
wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the
adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all
contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences
along the project's perimeter.
14. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two '/2-inch lag bolts, to withstand high
winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall
extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
15. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant.
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16. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
17. On corner side yards;°provide minimum 5-foot,setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
18. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
19. Where rock cobble is' used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. Building Design
1. All dwellings shall have the front; side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural
treatment, detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to City Planner
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
2. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in
depth from back of sidewalk.
2. On flag lots, use a 12-foot driveway within flag to maximize landscape area.
F. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier
in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading
plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for
transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall
follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and
trimming methods.
3. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
4. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or
greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their
appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area,
1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground
cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope
shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees
and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope
planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by
the developer prior to occupancy.
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5. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be
continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each
individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those
units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in
satisfactory condition.
6. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the _/_/_
Development Code. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and
slope planting.
7. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
8. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees,
meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required
along Archibald Avenue.
9. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
10. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
G. Environmental
1. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise
attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided,
and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be
checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
2. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719.00 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the
City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation
measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental
documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
H. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and _/_/_
location of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
I. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
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a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture,units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on
the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can
contact the Building and Safety Division staff for information and submittal requirements.
J. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., DRC2002-00466). The applicant shall comply with
the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety
Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential project or major addition, the
applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are
not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development
Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the
school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
K. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind"instructions.
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L. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at
the time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal
encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or
tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder
trails, etc.)shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured
from street centerline):
60 total feet on "A"Street.
60 total feet on Malven Avenue.
3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
4. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for
approved openings: Archibald Avenue.
5. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated
or noted on the final map.
6. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on
the final map.
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7. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way
shall be dedicated to the City.
N. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos,
landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City
Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter,
AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
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2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name I Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other
Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
Archibald Avenue x x x x
"A"Street x x x x x x
Malven Avenue x x x x . x x
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street tree's, street lights,'and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit,
and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be. installed with any new construction or
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City
Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of
200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized
steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan
check.
4. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
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5. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The
completed legend and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those
areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans.
The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and
other variables. For additional information, contact Laura Bonaccorsi at extension 4023.
Min.
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Grow Spacing Size Qty.
Space
Fill
Malven Avenue Pistacia Chinesis Chinese Pistache 5-ft 30-ft oc 15-gal in
select appropriate
tree from City's
approval street tree
"A" Street list
where planter area
Archibald Avenue is 8 feet or greater'
Fill
Foreground: 'Platanus Acerifdial London Plane tree 8-ft 30-ft oc 15 al in
Fill
Background: Pinue Canareinsis Canary Island Pine 8-ft 25-ft oc 15 al in
'TREES SHALL BE 15-GALLON SIZE UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED.
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 Division.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
O. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways,
medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape
Maintenance District: Archibald Avenue.
2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40°/,) of mortared
cobble or other acceptable non-irrigated surfaces.
3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City.
5. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan Archibald Avenue.
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P. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final
map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage
facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering
the property from adjacent areas.
3. Tees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe
measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
Q. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water,
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of
compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
wtiichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90
days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits
in the case of all other residential projects.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received
from them.
R. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
S. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors.
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
T. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be
lifted from frame or track in any manner.
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U. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for
nighttime visibility.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FIRE SAFETY DIVISION
STANDARD CONDITIONS
FD PLAN REVIEW#: FD-02-0740-A
PROJECT#: DRC2002-00466 and SUBTT16344
FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM REQUIRED: Magyar
LOCATION: October 17, 2002
FD REVIEW BY: Steve Locati, Fire Protection Planning Specialist'
PLANNER: Rick Fisher
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2770, EXT. 3009, TO
VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Comoletion'Date
PLEASE CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION IMMEDIATELY REGARDING ITEMS IN
SECTIONS "A" THROUGH "E"
A. Outstanding Fire District Issues
1. The Fire District has previously provided the applicant with comments and technical
requirements for this project. It the applicant has any questions regarding these comments or
requirements they shall contact the Fire Safety Division. These conditions do not represent all
technical requirements for issuance of construction or installation permits for this project. All
comments, corrections, and conditions established by the Fire Safety Division shall be included
in the construction of the project. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the Fire Safety
Division to resolve any questions.
B. Fire District Fees
1. Incomplete- Unpaid Fees: This project has outstanding unpaid service fees in the amount of
$ 264 that are due and payable at this time. To avoid delays in obtaining construction permits
this matter must be resolved. Please remit payment by credit card or by check made payable
to the"Rancho Cucamonga Fire District. The fees are due for the following development and
planning review services:
a. $132 for Single-family Residential Development
b. $132 for Single-family Residential Tract (per phase)
$264 Total due at this time. Remit payment by check made payable to the"Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District."
Plus a microfiche/laser-fiche fee of $1.00 per plan sheet for all final plans approved by the Fire
Safety Division.
'Note: Separate plan check fees will be assessed by the Building and Safety/Fire Construction
Services Unit for review of fire protection system plans and/or any consultant reviews upon
submittal of plans.
C. Community Facilities Districts Annexation
1. There are no Fire District annexation issues for this project.
D. Available Water Supply
1. Minimum Fire Flow:The required minimum fire flow for this project is 1750 gallons per
q P 1 9
minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This requirement is
made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as amended and Fire District Ordinances
and Standards. Complete when required form is received by the Fire District.
2. Available Fire Flow: Incomplete Until Required Form is Received by Fire District.The
Fire District requires proof of adequate fire flow for this project or portion thereof to be deemed
as "complete." Inadequate fire flow available from the public water supply will necessitate
changes in building design, such as,change in floor area, type of construction, or provide on-
site water tank(s). Such changes would impact Planning approval of the project.
a. The applicant shall provide evidence that required minimum fire flow is available from
the water district serving the project.
b. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Water Availability for Fire Protection
Form shall be signed by the Water District and submitted for approval by the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
c. If sufficient water to meet fire flow requirements is not available, an automatic fire
extinguishing system may be required in each structure affected by the insufficient
flow.
d. A copy of the required form was previously provided to the applicant.
3. Consequences of Inadequate Water Supply: Inadequate water supply for firefighting and/or
automatic fire sprinkler systems will prevent the Fire District from approving a proposed project.
Alternate equivalent mitigation may be considered.
E. Fire Access Issues
1. Inadequate Access: Fire District access as shown on the site plan does not meet minimum
standards. The structures or facility shall be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system. Changes in the project to meet Fire District standards may have an impact on the
approval of the site access by other agencies.
2. Single-family Residential Dead-end: Dead-end roadways shall not exceed 600-feet in length
measured from the vertical plane of the curb on the cross street to the curb line at the top of the
cul-de-sac.
3. Non-conforming Cul-de-sacs: Dead-end cul-de-sacs in excess of 600-feet, substandard cul-
de-sac radii; i.e., necessitate mitigation by a complete automatic fire sprinkler system installed
throughout the affected building(s). An approved fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any
structure taking access from the affected roadway.
4. Mitigate or Correct Access Problems: Amend the proposed site access to accommodate Fire
District emergency vehicle access or provide Fire District approved mitigation. Any proposed
mitigation measures are subject to the approval of the Fire District and other agencies having
jurisdiction.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Informational, Procedural, Technical, or
Operational and Must be Included, Corrected or Completed As Noted
GR-1 General Requirements for Public and Private Water Supply
1. Minimum Fire Flow: The required fire flow for this project is 1750 gallons per minute at a
minimum residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in
accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as amended. Please see "Water Availability'
attachment for required verification of fire flow availability for the proposed project. Contact
the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
GR-3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems-Technical Comments
1. Required Installations:
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15 or other adopted code or standard, requires
an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in any of the following:
a. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (See Fire
Access)
Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770'
2. Access Mitigation: Any structure or building that does not meet minimum Fire District
access requirements shall be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system.
See Fire Access below for deficiency requiring mitigation Contact the Fire Safety
Division 909 477-2770
GR-4 Fire District Site Access-Technical Comments
1. Mitigate or Correct Access Problems: Amend the proposed site access to
accommodate Fire District emergency vehicle access or provide Fire District approved
mitigation. Any proposed mitigation measures are subject to the approval of the Fire
District and other agencies having jurisdiction. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)
477-2770
GR-7 Single-family Residential Sales Models
Minimum Access and Water: Residential sales model homes require approved Fire District
vehicle access and water supply from a public or private water main system.
GR-8 Fire Alarm System
1. Required Installation: An automatic fire alarm (and detection)system is required by
RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area, orl by another adopted code or
standard. Refer to Ordinance 15 for specific requirements.
GR-10 Hazard Control Permits-Technical Comments
This project may require special or hazard control permits.The Certificate of Occupancy
cannot be issued until all permit requirements are satisfied. Refer to Preliminary Review or
Technical Review comments for specific information.
GR-11 Hazardous Materials—Compliance with Disclosure and Reporting Regulations
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San
Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at(909) 387-8400 for forms and
assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. Certificate of Occupancy Restrictions:'If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate
of Occupancy issued by Building and Safety will not be finalized until the San
Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business Emergency/Contingency
Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City from issuing a
final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific
hazardous material disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP)
may also be required if regulated substances are to be used or stored at the new
facility. Contact County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at(909) 387-8400 for forms
and assistance.
2. Rental or Lease Properties: Any business that operates on rented or leased
property, and is required to submit a Plan, is required to submit a notice to the owner
of the property in writing stating that the business is subject to the Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates, and has complied with the provision, and
must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within 5 working days after
receiving a request from the owner.
3. Fire District Code Adoption: The Fire Code adopted by the Fire District has a
provision requiring collection of information regarding hazardous materials at facilities
for purposes of Fire Code implementation and emergency response.
GR-12 Plan Submittal Required Notice
Required plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with
1997/98 Building, Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes; 1999 Electrical Code; Health and
Safety Code; Public Resources Code;and RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD32,Guidelines
and Standards.
NOTE: In addition to the fees due at this time please note that separate plan check fees for
tenant improvements,fire protection systems and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed
at time of submittal of plans.
GR-14 Alternate Materials and Methods
The Fire Safety Division will review requests for alternate materials and methods within the
scope of our authority. The request must be submitted on the Fire District"Application for
Alternate Method"form along with supporting documents. Contact the Fire Safety Division at
(909)477-2770 for assistance.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS- Complete the following:
1. Public Fire Hydrants: Prior to issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall submit a
plan showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the
Fire District and the Water District. On the plan show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-
foot radius of the project. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770