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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-14-Agenda Packet-PC-HPC THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF ;CHO C>uCAMUNGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 14, 2014 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance • Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell_ Vice Chairman Fletcher Munoz_ Wimberly_ Oaxaca rF 11. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. • III. CONSENT CALENDARIHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MAY 14, 2014 Page 2 A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 23, 2014 B. Approval of Adjourned (Workshop) Minutes dated April 23, 2014 C. RECOMMENDATION TO QUITCLAIM VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS FOR LOT 15 OF TRACT MAP 9324, ALONG CARNELIAN STREET LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CARNELIAN STREET SOUTH OF HILLSIDE ROAD — APN: 1061-671-28. RELATED FILE: DRC2014-00030. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/orposted as public hearings as required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project Please sign in after speaking. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014- 00205 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA—A supplement to the Development Code Update (DRC2010-00571) amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to clarify definitions,administrative procedures and correct prior errors and omissions. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. V: COMMISSION CONCERNS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION VI. . ADJOURNMENT 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee,hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 8, 2014, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT Notice is hereby given that the May 14, 2014 regularly scheduled meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission was adjourned for lack of a quorum. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be May 28, 2014 in the Council Chambers located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. DATED: May 14, 2014 Lois Schrader Planning Commission Secretary o HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CR4Wc MAY 149 2014 Page 3 If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others,the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and 0 speak into the microphone. After speaking,please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda itemlettre your comments refer to. Comments a generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,486 for all decisions of the Commissiory."(Fees*64itabli§lied and governed by the City Council). Please tum off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at • www. CitvofRC us. VicinityMap Historic Preservation and Planning Commission Meeting May 14, 2014 LJ • C C � � .moo-._._.. I r j• a V = Q = _ a e I • Uu C G g 19tH St Base Line XChurch � Church Foothill Foothill N C ! i Arrow o o C Arrow J4 mey t ! 8th I m c 6th w C7 Gth C 4th _ _ 4th * Meeting Location: City Hall/Council Chambers 10600 Clvic Center Drive Item A: Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 23, 2014 Item B: Approval of Adjourned (Workshop) Minutes dated April 23, 2014 Item C: Quitclaim—APN: 1061-671-28 Item D: Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 (Citywide) TIDE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF CaHO o cA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 23, 2014 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic. Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER • Pledge of Allegiance 7.•00 PM Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly X Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager, Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development, Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney, Rebecca Fuller,Administrative Secretary,Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer,Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Associate Planner, II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain • from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. Item A-1 t HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 23, 2014 Page 2 Luana Hernandez, Vice President of the Route 66 /ECA spoke regarding ongoing improvements taking place at the Historic Gas Station. She noted that all the work has been done by volunteers and it has been a wonderful community effort. She invited everyone to stop by and see the changes. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. UPDATE ON WEST-SIDE AND SPECIAL LIGHTING DISTRICTS Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services gave a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if there is much disparity of tax rates between the various districts. Ms. Sassoon said it is about $125-$250 per year per single-family home. In response to Chairman Howdyshell, she noted that any increase requires property owner approval and right now, the City is only in the conversation stage-a vote is in the future. She said she did not expect to see any changes take place until 2015-16 at the earliest. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if there was a surplus in the General Fund account, could the City supplement a district to cover the shortfalls. Ms Sassoon explained that although the use of the funds would be allowable and legal it would also create an equity problem amongst the districts and begs the question if it would be fair to subsidize one district over and another. She said there is a portion of cost that has a general benefit that is therefore paid by the General Fund. Chairman Howdyshell thanked her for the great presentation and suggested selected slides from the presentation be placed on the RC Channel so residents will know where to go for more information. ==IV. CONIENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATIONISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION B. Approval of minutes dated March 26, 2013 Moved by, Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, adopted 4-0-1 (Munoz abstain) Item A-2 J HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� APRIL 23, 2014 Page 3 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project Please sign in after speaking. C. HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2014-00206-DENNIS MYSKOW-A request for a historic landmark designation for a single-family residence in the General Industrial District located at 8803 Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-271-40. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15331 as a Class 31 exemption of the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner, stated the applicant has asked that the project be • continued to a date non-specific. Commissioner Oaxaca asked if and when the application is approved what kind of burden is created for the property owner if he desires to make changes to the structure. Ms. Nakajima said the property owner can apply for a certificate of appropriateness if they desire to make changes. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said the Certificate of Appropriateness application adds an additional layer of review and the designation also makes them eligible to apply for Mills Act tax relief. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing, and seeing none. closed the public hearing. Moved by, Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0 to continue the item to an unspecified date. FF_� VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as-required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. D. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00743 - KB HOME - A review of a proposal for 76 ® single-family residences in conjunction with a previously approved 76-lot subdivision of about 53 acres in the Very Low(VL)Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan,located on the east side of East Avenue, about 150 feet north of the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) - Item A-3 4 C;§ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ,O APRIL 23, 2014 = Page 4 APNs: 0225-191-03, -04, -13, -15, and -20. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18122, Variance 2009-00020, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00224. On November 9, 2011 a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18122. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. Mike Smith,Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation(copy on file). A comment regarding the removal of trees was received. Staff reported that the removal was previously approved and the trees will be replaced with the development. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing. Randy and Karen Milton stated they live in the Andalusia development. They expressed concern about traffic particularly in the mornings because of the schools. He said they have a difficult egress from their tract. He said they have trouble getting out of the Andalusia tract as the light does not turn green to allow them to proceed. They also expressed concern about the fatality at East Avenue and Banyan. He said people already use their development to turn around and with the new development, he believes people will cut through and not have adequate time to slow down. Shareef A wad, 1231 W. Cactus Avenue, Suite D, Rialto CA said he is the new owner of the vacant land to the east of the proposed project. He said he is willing to work with them to help with this problem. He asked if the project would be on sewers or septic. Rudy Provoost of KB Homes said the tract was approved in 2011 and he can't do much about the traffic. Chairman Howdyshell asked what kind of study for traffic was done. Mr. Provoost said they purchased the approved tract from Chaffey and those studies were done prior to the purchase, so he was unaware. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said traffic impacts were already analyzed with the prior approval. He said the project before them now is the design of the housing product not the traffic. He said the sewer issue was also part of the prior approval. Seeing and hearing no further public comment, Chairman Howdyshell closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz acknowledged the traffic concerns and noted that Banyan can be totally open or totally backed up;the traffic study was done previously and the traffic meets the acceptable standards. He said he is pleased with the single story ratio, and said he Item A-4 1 , HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 23, 2014 Page 5 likes the size and design of the homes. Commissioner Wimberly echoed his comments regarding the traffic and design. He said he looks forward to seeing the project. Commissioner Oaxaca said traffic is fluid and varies hour to hour and the traffic studies have been done. He said the traffic issues expressed this evening are about-existing conditions and that we cannot require this project/developer to fix it as it creates an equity issue. He said he likes the architecture and design of the homes and expressed his support of the project. Vice Chairman Fletcher noted the applicant worked with staff and met all the requirements of the Etiwanda area. He said at their first visit to the DRC they only had a few design issues which they corrected. He said the design and articulation of the roof wall planes looks good. • Chairman Howdyshell said Banyan seems to be the corridor for all the schools. She said new development does impact traffic, however the project met the standards. She said she is pleased with the number of single-story homes. She said the Option of a casita is something many buyers want. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0 to adopt Resolution 14-14 approving Development Review DRC2013-00743 as presented by staff VII. COMMISSION CONCERNS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Vice Chairman Fletcher welcomed back Commissioner Munoz. His sentiments were echoed by the other Commissioners and staff. VIII. ADJOURNMENT 7:55 PM The Planning Commission immediately adjourned to a Workshop to discuss Pre- Application Review DRC2014-00136. The workshop was held in the Rains Room and those minutes will appear separately. • Item A-5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ;RM4XCHW0APRIL 23, 2014 Page 6 INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others,the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking,please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speakers podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us Item A-6 -r r THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA WORKSHOP MINUTES OF ;CHWO CW"ONCA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 23, 2014 m 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center RAINS ROOM 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call 8:10 PM Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly X Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager,Rebecca Fuller,Administrative Secretary;Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer,Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary Mike Smith, Associate Planner II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker,making loud noises,or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. None • Item B-1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES °A APRIL 23, 2014 Page 2 FF� III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2014-00136 - SRM DEVELOPMENT: A request for a Planning Commission Workshop review of a conceptual site plan for a facility that provides independent,assisted living,and memory care housing on the undeveloped portion of a property of 9.5 acres that is partially developed with a church(Highland Avenue Community Church)in the Low(L)Residential District at 9944 Highland Avenue -APN: 0201-055-49. Mike Smith, Associate Planner, gave a brief overview of the project site and zoning with a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He reviewed the definition of a Residential Care Facility, and the Allowed Land Use Table in Section 17.30.030-1 of the Development Code. He said a zoning change would be needed as well as a CUP. The applicant team, including Andy Loos of SRM Development, Ryan Leong of SRM Development and Brad Buller, of Land Matters, provided a brochure about SRM Development. Mr. Loos said they are under contract to purchase the noted property. He presented a conceptual plan for the project highlighting their desire to develop a senior care facility with independent and assisted living (excluding nursing care). In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher, Mr. Loos confirmed the facility will be separate from the church. in response to Chairman Howdyshell, Mr. Leong confirmed there would be security 24 hours a day and that the memory care section would be alarmed and totally secured. He said visitors will have to check in at the reception desk first. He said no staff will be residing on site. Mr. Leon said the kitchens make the units feel like a home although residents are paying for their meals and most choose not to cook. He said there are no dishwashers as people tend not to use them. He said most residents don't want to shop or prepare meals-it is a major reason they move in to the facility. Commissioner Wimberly said the product looks nice, the site appears workable, the price points are similar to other similar facilities in the area and it appears it would :fit well into the community although traffic will have to be considered. Commissioner Munoz echoed the comments and suggested the applicants work with staff through the process and asked what would be done with the athletic area currently located on the north portion of the property (being used by the church). Itpm g-2 l ® HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Rmcw WORKSHOP MINUTES `A APRIL 23, 2014 Page 3 Brad Buller, Land Matters, said the church will relocate it to other portion of the church site. In response to Commissioner Oaxaca, Mr. Leong said the project has few impacts- there are no school needs, and only a few residents will be drivers, therefore they believe enough parking is provided. Commissioner Oaxaca said he would be comfortable with the location of the use and a said it is good use for a remnant parcel. In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher, Mr. Loos said they had 78 properties that they owned and managed, but the properties in the south and east have been sold off and they now have about 20 in Washington and California. He said a set • number of meals are included in the rent and the meal service is governed by the State. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he believes it is an ideal spot;there are buffers on all sides and the parking provided is not an issue. He said he has no objection to the use. Chairman Howdyshell said she believes this is the highest and best use for this parcel;there are minimal impacts, it is a quiet, ideal location. She said it is good for current residents to stay in Rancho Cucamonga. She suggested they bring in younger people to volunteer to keep the residents stimulated. Mr. Leong said this is the first facility to have a church next door. Mr. Buller said he appreciates working with Mr. Loos and Mr. Leong;this company brings a high level of quality to the table. IV. AD U' RNMENT -J 8:50 PM If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, ® please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. Item R-3 1• HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES H °SOA APRIL 23, 2014 Page 4 INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position,you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others,the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." . Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us Item B-4 f STAFF REPORT ENGINEERING SERVICEti DEPAMIENT RANCHO DATE: May 14, 2014 CUCAMONGA TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer BY: Carlo Cambare, Engineering Technician SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO QUITCLAIM VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS FOR LOT 15 OF TRACT MAP 9324, ALONG CARNELIAN STREET LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CARNELIAN STREET SOUTH OF HILLSIDE ROAD—APN 1061- 671-28 RELATED FILE: DRC2014-00030 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make the finding, through minute action, that this quitclaim is in conformance with the General Plan. This finding will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. ® BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS A resident at 8691 Dresden Court submitted an application for a second drive approach on the west side of Carnelian Street south of Hillside Road. Upon review of application, it was discovered that the recorded Tract Map 9324, shows non-vehicular access on the west side of Carnelian Street where the proposed approach is to be located. Vehicular access is allowed on the east side of Camelian Street. The Subdivision Map dedicates vehicular access rights to the City. The dedication of vehicular access rights to the City means anyone requesting a new drive approach would have to apply for a quitclaim of those rights to the City Council. The Traffic Engineering Division reviewed and recommends a drive approach at this location with conditions to vacate said access restriction. Because the residences currently have access to their property, the quitclaiming of this segment of vehicular access rights on Carnelian Street will not increase vehicular traffic on Carnelian Street. Respectfully submitted, e�� Dan Jame/a" Senior Civil Engineer DJ/CC:Is • Attachments: Exhibit "A"- Vicinity Map Item C-1 LR rN 8691 Dresden S • .u,.+ . ehicular 1�. , • Per lAap S,324 L .:r f t f STAFF REPORT_ • PLANNING DEPARTMENT ' Date: May 14, 2014 RANCHO CUCAMONGA To: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager • By: Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014-00205 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A supplement to Development Code Update (DRC2010-00571) amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to clarify definitions, administrative procedures and correct prior errors and omissions. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission make the following recommendations to the City Council: 1. Adoption of a Negative Declaration for Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205; and 2. Approval of Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205. • BACKGROUND: On July 18, 2012, the City Council, on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, adopted the City's updated Development Code. The updated Development Code became effective on September 4, 2012. At the City Council hearing, staff proposed to present Code- updates on a regular basis to deal with issues that were discovered after the Code became effective. Since September 2012, staff has presented three Code amendments to address errors and update regulations. The changes proposed in this amendment are mostly procedural in nature. They would: (1)reinstate development standards that were unintentionally omitted; (2) correct technical errors; (3) streamline the development review process and (4) clarify existing regulations. Staff is recommending two changes to the development review process. Prior to being heard by the Planning Commission, certain projects may be initially reviewed by one or more of the following Committees: (1) Grading Review; (2) Design Review; (3) Technical Review and (4) Trails Advisory Committee. These Committees are designated to review projects with specific focus areas and provide recommendations to the Planning Commission. These committees were established many years ago when the City was in a high-growth mode. Currently the grading review is performed by staff in the initial review process and once a project is deemed complete, is scheduled for review by the Grading Committee. Staff determines that once the Grading Plan is deemed complete it is technically ready for Planning Commission review and action. Therefore the review by the Grading Committee is an unnecessary required step of the process. As the City moves towards infill development and redevelopment of underutilized properties, streamlining this process will continue to make the development review process more effective and efficient. Therefore staff is proposing the elimination of the Grading Review Committee. • Item D-1 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE DRC2014-00205-CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 14, 2014 Page 2 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES: Staff recommends the changes to the Development Code summarized below. Attachment 1 of the Resolution prepared for the Commission's consideration includes the actual text changes to the Development Code. Typographic errors are not included in the summary of proposed changes, but are included in the body of Attachment 1. Article I Administration 1. Grading Review Committee. Amend Section 17.04.020 to remove the Grading Review Committee as a review authority. 2. Technical Review Committee. Amend Section 17.04.020 to add the Public Works Department representative to the Technical Review Committee. Article II Land Use and Development Procedures 3. Site Development Review. Amend Section 17.16.100 to revise the applicability requirements for projects subject to a Site Development Review. There was some ambiguity in the language that was making more small residential projects subject to this review than was originally intended. 4. Minor Design Review. Amend Section 17.16.130 to reorganize the residential projects versus the commercial projects that are subject to a Minor Design Review. This is a clarifying amendment to the text. 5. Large Family Day Care. Add Section 17.16.150 to include purpose, applicability, review, and noticing requirements for Large Family Day Care applications. These requirements previously did not exist. 6. Grading Review Committee. Amend Sections 17.16.130, 17.16.140 and 17.20.040 to remove the Grading Review Committee from review. Article III Zoning Districts Allowed Uses. and Development Standards 7. New Allowed Use.-Microbrewery. Amend allowed use regulations in Table 17.30.030-1 to add Microbrewery as a permitted use in the Industrial Park(IP)and General Industrial (GI)Districts. This is a new use added based on several inquiries received by staff for small scale microbrewery operations. These are designed to be primarily the manufacturing of beer consistent with other small or medium manufacturing uses currently allowed within those districts. On-site tasting rooms may be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit. 8. Allowed Use Descriptions. Amend Section 17.32.020 as follows` • Amend the definition of Bar/Nightclub to remove the references to brewpub or microbrewery and relocate those references to the definition of a restaurant, which is more consistent with their use. • Amend the definition of restaurant to correct a grammatical error and include brewpub and microbrewery with food service. Item D-2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE DRC2014-00205-CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 14, 2014 • Page 3 • Add a definition for microbrewery as a manufacturing use. 9. Front Yard Setbacks. Amend Table 17.36.010-1 to reflect the front yard setback as an average setback that can vary by+/-5 feet. This was unintentionally omitted from the Code. 10. Roof Mounted Air Conditioning Units. Amend Section 17.36.010 to allow for the replacement of existing roof mounted air conditioning units or the installation of new units out of public view. Article IV Site Development Provisions 11. Accessory Structures. Amend Table 17.42.040-1 as follows: • To remove the limitations for rear yard lot coverage for pools, spas, and pool accessories. • To limit the overall height of pool accessories(such as slides, diving boards, and grottos) to 8 feet. • To limit the lot coverage for decks and patios to 30% of the rear yard area. 12. Outdoor Display and Sales. Amend Section 17.60.030 B to clarify that a Conditional Use Permit is required for permanent outdoor display and sales greater than 10% of the gross floor area and that exemptions apply if all other Development Code requirements are met. 13. Water Budget. Amend Section 17.82.040 to correct an error in the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) used to establish a water budget. Article V Specific Use Requirements 14. Temporary Uses. Amend Section 17.104.040 as follows: to eliminate a redundancy in the text relating to temporary outdoor displays and sales of merchandise. This is a duplication of a section elsewhere in the Code. • To eliminate a redundancy in the text relating to temporary outdoor displays and sales of merchandise. This is a duplication of a section elsewhere in the Code. • To allow retail parking lot and sidewalk sales greater than 19 days per calendar year with a Conditional Use Permit. This allows businesses with regional or national outdoor sales events (i.e. tent sales)to have increased flexibility in the number of sale days. Article VII Design Standards 15. Commercial. Office and Industrial Design. Amend Section 17.122.030 as follows: • Eliminate the design guideline regarding screening of parking areas. This is a development requirement elsewhere in the Code. • Eliminate the landscaping standards for size of trees. These development requirements are located elsewhere in the Code. In addition, any spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors that have been discovered since the publishing of the Development Code will be corrected. Item D-3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE DRC2014-00205-CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 14, 2014 Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. This Development Code Amendment affects the City as a whole and does not impact any single development. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration. NOTICE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 65090, this item was advertised 32 days in advance as a public hearing (1/8 page ad) in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper. No individual notice to property owners was provided. Respectfully submitted, Candy4Btt Planning Manager CB:JN/ge Attachments: Exhibit A - Initial Study Part II Planning Commission Resolution Recommending Approval of DRC2014-00205 Item D-4 City of Rancho Cucamonga _ ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST'FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II BACKGROUND 1. Project File: Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 2. Related Files: N/A 3. Description of Project: A supplement to Development Code Update (DRC2010-00571) amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to clarify definitions, administrative procedures, and correct prior errors and omissions. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 S. General Plan Designations: Residential Very Low(<2 dwelling units[dus]/acre[ac]) • Low(2 to 4 dus/ac) Low Medium (4 to 8 dus/ac) Medium (8 to 14 dus/ac) Medium High (14 to 24 dus/ac) High (24 to 30 dus/ac) Commercial Office Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial General Commercial Commercial Recreation Mixed Use Mixed Use Industrial Industrial Park General Industrial Heavy Industrial 6. Zoning: Residential Estate Residential (1 du/ac) Very Low(<2 dus/ac) Low(2 to 4 dus/ac) Low Medium (4 to 8 dus/ac) Medium (8 to 14 dus/ac) ® Medium High (14 to 24 dus/ac) EXHIBIT A Item D-5 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 2 Commercial/Office Office/Professional Office Office Park Commercial/Office Community Facilities Village Commercial Community Service Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial General Commercial Specialty Commercial Freeway Related Commercial Recreational Commercial Regional Related Office/Commercial Regional Related Commercial Regional Center Mixed Use Financial Hospital Mixed Use/Retail Mixed Use/Office Industrial Industrial Park Light Industrial General Industrial Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial Heavy Industrial 7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Regional Descriotion Rancho Cucamonga is located in the Inland Empire of California—in San Bernardino County. It is located.37 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Direct freeway access to the City may be taken from the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) and the Ontario Freeway (1-15). The County of San Bernardino (unincorporated area) and the City of Fontana are located to the east of Rancho Cucamonga. The City of Upland is located to the west of Rancho Cucamonga. The City of Ontario is adjacent to the south and southwest portions of Rancho Cucamonga. The County of San Bernardino(unincorporated areas)is located to the north of the City. The City of Rancho Cucamonga encompasses a total planning area of approximately 50 square miles. Thirty-eight square miles constitute the incorporated area, augmented by a 12 square mile Sphere-of-Influence that generally extends from the City s northern border up to the San Bernardino National Forest. The predominant City pattern for commercial activity is characterized by the commercial corridor along Foothill Boulevard, accented by the planned clusters of commercial and service businesses at many of the intersections. The northerly two-thirds of the City are predominately residential, while the southerly one-third is largely industrial. Commercial centers are located mostly along the main east to west spine of the City, Foothill Boulevard. The northerly edge of our Sphere-of-Influence is dominated primarily by open spaces of various types—a transition from the Rev 2-26-13 Item D-6 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 3 San Bernardino National Forest and Mountains that frame this part of the West Valley area of the San Bernardino County. Area Description Not applicable. The proposed project is the adoption of an Ordinance to amend Articles II, III, IV, V and VII of Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to revise text, development standards, land use descriptions/definitions, and figures/tables that will apply Citywide. Site Description Not applicable. The proposed project is the adoption of an Ordinance to amend Articles II, III, IV, V and VII of Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to revise text, development standards, land use descriptions/definitions, and figures/tables that will apply Citywide. 8. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Jennifer Nakamura Associate Planner (909)477-2750 ® 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): None GLOSSARY—The following abbreviations are used in this report: CVWD—Cucamonga Valley Water District EIR—Environmental Impact Report FEIR—Final Environmental Impact Report FPEIR-Final Program Environmental Impact Report NPDES—National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NOx—Nitrogen Oxides ROG—Reactive Organic Gases PM,o—Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB—Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD—South Coast Air Quality Management District SWPPP—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan CALEEMOD—California Emissions Estimator Model ® Rev 2-26-13 Item D-7 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Signficant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated,"or"Less Than-Significant-Impact'as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ()Aesthetics ( )Agricultural Resources ( )Air Quality ()Biological Resources ()Cultural Resources ( )Geology&Soils ()Greenhouse Gas Emissions ()Hazards&Waste Materials ( )Hydrology&Water Quality ()Land Use&Planning ()Mineral Resources ()Noise ()Population&Housing ()Public Services ()Recreation ()Transportationfrraffic ()Utilities&Service Systems ()Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of thi initial evaluation: (✓) I find a th proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A NEG I EC 10 will prepared. Prepared By t Date: Reviewed By: S1 Date: Vih Rev 2-26-13 Item D-8 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 5 • Sign Than Significant less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiallyignifnt with mar, Significant Mfigafion Signlfieant No I ad 1 orporated Impact Iffload EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? () () ( ) (✓) b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but () () ( ) (✓) not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway? C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or ( ) () () (✓) quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The project will not amend any regulations affecting scenic vistas within the City. Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Therefore, ® the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site where there could be an impact on the visual character or quality of the City. All projects subject to these amendments will still require review by staff, the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, and/or the City Council to ensure compliance with design and technical requirements outlined in the Development Code and any other applicable Resolutions and Ordinances that have been adopted by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code. All projects subject to these amendments will be reviewed on an individual basis to verify compliance with light and glare requirements. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a ( ) ( ) () (✓) Williamson Act contract? Rev 2-26-13 Item D-9 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 6 Lm Than SIFdcMd L Than Issues and Supporting Information Sources: �� �an SuMcgut Im eG In Irmact I Ct C) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause re-zoning of, () () () (✓) forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220 (g), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest () () () (✓) land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment, () ( ) () (✓) which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non forest use? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site and will not directly or indirectly affect any Unique Farmlands or Farmland of Statewide Importance. There are approximately 1,300 acres of Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance within the City, of which about one-third is either developed or committed to development according to General Plan Table IV-2. The major concentrations of designated farmlands are located in the southern and.eastern portions of the City that is characterized by existing and planned development. Further, two-thirds of the designated farmland parcels are small, ranging from 3 acres to 30 acres, and their economic viability is doubtful; therefore, they are not intended to be retained as farmland in the General Plan Land Use Plan. The General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) identified the conversion of farmlands to urban uses as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. Nevertheless,the project does not include development of a specific site. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development.Code will not have an impact. b) There is no agriculturally zoned land within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. There are no Williamson Act contracts within the City. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are zoned as forest land or timberland. Therefore no impacts would occur related to the conversion of forest land to non-forest use. Further, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) Refer to 2.c above. e) Refer to 2.a and 2.c above. Rev 2-26-13 Item D=10 Initial Study for . City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 7 • Less Than SignHleam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Source0y With Than PP g s: Sipnifiearn Mitigation Slgnlfieant No Impact Incorporated impact Impact 3. AIR QUALITY. Would the project. a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ( ) () ( ) (✓) substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? C) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable Federal or State ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial ( ) () ( ) (✓) number of people? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that • result from these amendments to the Development Code will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City. The preparation of air quality studies may be necessary to determine compliance with air quality standards and compliance with Federal and State air quality standards for Criterion 1 Increase in the Frequency or Severity of Violations (local air quality impacts) or Criterion 2 Exceed Assumptions in the AQMP (consistency with the 2003 AQMP). If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments to the Development Code will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City. The preparation of air quality studies may be necessary to determine compliance with Federal and State standards that apply to various construction phases of development, on-site stationary .sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, energy use- related emissions, and fugitive dust generated during grading and construction activities. Fugitive dust and equipment emissions are required to be assessed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on a project-speck basis and in conformance with the General Plan FPEIR. Air quality related emissions associated with the construction and operation of projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less- than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Air quality related • emissions associated with the construction and operation of projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for Rev 2-26-13 Item D-11 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 8 LM nm siwncant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P0tMtMY N1ei Tho PP 9 SigWc nt �gMan slgntflcM No i 1C0rP=tW i review by the City. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large. The SCAQMD identifies the following as sensitive receptors: long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, retirement homes, residences, schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and athletic facilities. According to the SCAQMD, projects have the potential to create significant impacts if they are located within 1/4 mile of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air contaminants identified in SCAQMD Rule 1401. Although there are sensitive receptors within the project area(the City),the project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site and thus will not increase existing air quality emissions that would expose sensitive receptors to additional pollutant concentrations. Air quality related emissions associated with the construction and operation of projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. e) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects related to these amendments to the Development Code are not expected to produce objectionable orders that would affect a substantial number of people. Construction Odors (short-term) associated with the projects may include odors associated with equipment use including diesel exhaust or roofing, painting and paving. These odors are temporary and would dissipate rapidly. Operation Odors (long-term) are typically associated with the type of use. Common odors associated with commercial land uses would be expected (i.e. restaurants). Local odors from the majority of land uses would be similar to other urban areas and would not be considered significant. Industrial uses could create objectionable odors and therefore are located away from residential uses and sensitive receptors. Odors associated with construction and operations of projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project. a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Willdlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on riparian habitat ( ) () ( ) V) or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Willdlife Service? Rev 2-26-13 Item D-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 9 • Lege Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Significant Mitigation Signiflca M No Impact Inca orated Impact Impact C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally ( ) ( ) () (✓) protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) resident or migratory fish or willdlife species or with established native resident or migratory willdlife corridors, or impede the use of native willdlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ( ) () () (✓) Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The project does • not propose any changes to the Development Code that would directly impact natural habitats within the City's borders. Projects that result from these amendments to the Development Code will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they are in an area with potential biological resources and whether the preparation of biological studies are necessary. The study will be reviewed to determine the impacts to biological resources because of construction and operations, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The project does not propose any changes to the Development Code that would directly impact natural habitats within the City's borders. Projects that result from these amendments to the Development Code will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they are in an area with potential biological resources and whether the preparation of biological studies are necessary. The study will be reviewed to determine the impacts to biological resources because of construction and operations, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) No wetland habitat is present within the project area (the City). Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) The City is primarily located in an urban area that does not contain large, contiguous natural open space areas. Although wildlife potentially may move through the north/south trending tributaries in the northern portion of the City and within the Sphere-of-Influence, as the proposed amendments to the Development Code apply Citywide and are not site specific, the proposed amendments will not have an impact. Rev 2-26-13 Item D-13 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 10 LOSS Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s reCeM goon sigThMewM No -Iffam IncomaraWd Imact I ct e) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a spec site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated for any potential effects on heritage trees on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City for review. A Tree Removal Permit shall be required prior to removal of any heritage trees and appropriate mitigation shall be required. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact.. f) Neither the City nor the SOI are within an adopted HCP, NCCP, or other approved State Habitat Conservation Plan area. The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated for any potential effects on local conservation areas as described in the General Plan, Open Space and Conservation Plan, Figure RC-1. If there is an impact on habitat conservation plans, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to.the Development Code will not have an impact. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the () () () (✓) significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) ( ) () (✓) significance of an archeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? C) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological () () ( ) (✓) resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred () () () (✓) outside of formal cemeteries? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they will have an impact on historical resources. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they will have an impact on archeological resources. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that Rev 2-26-13 Item D-14 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 11 • Less Than Significant Less Potentially With ThanIssues and Supporting Information Sources: Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact incorporated act I Impact result from these amendments will be evaluated for any potential effects on paleontological resources on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City for review. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they will have an impact on human remains. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than- significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project. a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as ( ) () () (✓) delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the • State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) () (✓) iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including () ( ) ( ) (✓) liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) C) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, () ( ) ( ) (✓) or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table ( ) () ( ) (✓) 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use ( ) () ( ) (✓) of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from • these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for Rev 2-26-13 Item D-15 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga .Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 12 Less Than Significant Lasa Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Significant With SignificantThan No I tooporated InVact IMPW review by the City for compliance with earthquake safety and soil stability requirements. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The City of Rancho Cucamonga is within a designated Soil Erosion Control Area Exhibit 4.7-4 of the General Plan FPEIR. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they will require the excavation, stockpiling, and/or movement of on-site soils whether there will be impacts to soils including substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. . If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development.Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine impacts on-site and off-site soil stability. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if the project is on expansive soil that could create substantial risks to life or property. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact.Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. e) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to evaluate wastewater disposal. Sewer/septic options will be evaluated within the context of local, State, and federal regulations and guidelines. Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project. a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? ( ) ( ) () (✓) Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The General Plan Rev 2-26-13 Item D-16 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 13 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially With Than PP g Sigruflprd Mitigation Significant No Impact In orated Impact Impact FPEIR (Section 4.5) indicates that GHG emissions result from construction activities associated with diesel-powered construction equipment and other combustion sources (i.e. Generators, workers vehicles, material delivery, etc.). The GHG emitted by construction equipment is primarily carbon dioxide (CO2). The highest levels of construction related GHG's occur during site preparation including demolition, grading and excavation. Construction related GHG's are also emitted from off-site haul trucks and construction workers traveling to the job site. Exhaust emissions from construction activities would vary each day with the changes in construction activity on site. The combustion of fossil-based fuels creates GHG's such as CO2, Cha, and N2O. CH4 is emitted during the fueling of heavy equipment. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City. The preparation of GHG studies may be necessary to evaluate GHG related emissions. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. No applicable plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions apply to the project. The 2010 General Plan Update included adopted policies and Standard Conditions that respond to the Attorney General and the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA). The General Plan policies and Standard Conditions • guide infill and sustainable development reliant on pedestrian connections, re-use and rehabilitation of existing structures, link transportation opportunities, promote development that is sensitive to natural resources and incentivizes denser mixed use projects that maximizes diverse opportunities. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of GHG's and determined that GHG emissions would be cumulatively considerable, which would be a significant unavoidable adverse cumulative impact. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed amendments to the Development Code will not hinder the State's GHG reduction goals established by Assembly (AB). Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City. The preparation of GHG studies may be necessary to evaluate GHG related emissions. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 8. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? C) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 1/4 mile of an existing or proposed school? • Rev 2-26-13 Item D-17 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 14 Less Than S1gnl fcM Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s,g '� IrHWithoa slg�, No I aet In Invad Im ad d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of ( ) () () (✓) hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ( ) () () (✓) where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) () (✓) would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an () () ( ) (✓) adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) () () (✓) loss, injury or death involving willdland fires, including where willdlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with willdlands? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Development within the City may utilize or generate hazardous materials or wastes. This is usually associated with. individual households, small business operations, and maintenance activities like paints, cleaning solvents, fertilizers, and motor oil or through construction activities that would use paints, solvents, acids, curing compounds, grease, and oils. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition, which is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive than any other in the State. The City has an Emergency Operations Plan that meets State and Federal requirements and is in the process of updating the approved 2005 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials and/or waste will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if there will be routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact.. b)- The-project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. Rev 2-26-13 Item D-18 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment 6RC2014-00205 Page 15 Less Than • Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Significant Mitlgatlon Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether there will be hazardous emissions, or handling of hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 1/4 mile of an existing or proposed school. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they are located on a site that contains hazardous materials. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. e). The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The City is partly located within an Airport Land Use Plan for Ontario International Airport according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1. The City's southern boundary is about one mile north of the northern runway of Ontario International Airport. The proposed amendments to the Development Code apply Citywide and do not involve a • site-specific project or construction project. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they are located within the Airspace Protection Area according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1 and, if they are, will be required to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 regarding height limitations in order to prevent obstruction to aircraft operations. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. f) There are no private airstrips within the City. The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. g) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The City has a developed roadway network that provides emergency access and evacuation routes to existing development. The City's Emergency Operation Plan, which is updated every three years, includes policies and procedures to be administered by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in the event of a disaster. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to ensure that they have at least two points of public street access and comply with all applicable City Codes!including local Fire Ordinances. Therefore, the proposed --- amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. h) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from wind-driven fires in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone found in the northern part of the City. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for Rev 2-26-13 Item D-19 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 16 Less men e7dwit L Issues and Supporting Information Sources: gni� IWUwgatlon S1Td=M No ► ►n ft= Im e► review by the City to determine whether they are located on a site within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone according to General Plan Figure PS-1 and, if they are, will be required to comply with the adopted policies and Standard Conditions that limit uses to Very Low density residential development and Hillside residential uses to limit property exposed to wildland fire hazards. Projects will be required to submit a Fire Protection Plan, with wildland fire mitigation measures, to outline appropriate measures to address fire hazards and ensure that impacts are less-than-significant. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project.- a) roject.a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge () () ( ) (✓) requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ( ) () ( ) (✓) substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? C) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the () () () (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the () () () (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on-or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed () () ( ) (✓) the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ( ) () ( ) (✓) g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as ( ) ( ) () (✓) mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures ( ) () () (✓) that would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of () () () (✓) loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche,tsunami,or mudflow? () () () (✓) Rev 2-26-13 Item D-20 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 17 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Signlfleam MiNgaUcn Significant NO Impact Incorpmated Impact I act Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to connect to existing water and sewer systems. These projects will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine the need for a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for construction activities, and a. Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post-construction operational management of storm water runoff. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. According to the CVWD (Cucamonga Valley Water District), approximately 35 percent of the City's water is currently provided from water supplies coming from the underlying Chino and Cucamonga Groundwater Basins. The CVWD complies with its prescriptive water rights as managed by the Chino Basin Watermaster and will not deplete the local groundwater resource. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.9), continued development Citywide will increase water needs but will not be a significant impact. The CVWD has plans to meet this increased need to the year 2030. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to • determine impacts to groundwater supplies and/or recharge basis or spreading grounds according to General Plan Figure RC-3. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case=by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine impacts to absorption rates, drainage patterns, the rate and amount of surface water runoff, erosion, siltation, and alteration of any stream or river. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) Refer to 9.c above. e) Refer to 9.c above. f) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine impacts to surface water quality caused by grading activities associated with the construction period that could result in a temporary increase in the amount of suspended solids in surface flows during a concurrent storm event. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. Rev 2-26-13 Item D-21 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 18 Lm Than S wdcmrt Leas Then Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Sim caM N gabon Sgnnifi aM No I Inc=wated Im ad Immd g) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if the project site is located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. If it is, the project will be required to comply with the City's Floodplain Management Regulation that requires the implementation of various flood hazard reduction measures. Additionally, the project will be required to construct required storm drain facilities or payment of fees for storm drain system improvements. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. h) Refer to g.g above. i) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The Rancho Cucamonga area is flood protected by an extensive storm drain system designed to adequately convey floodwaters from a 100-year storm event. The system is substantially improved and provides an integrated approach for regional and local drainage flows. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, spreading grounds, concrete-lined channels, and underground storm drains as shown in General Plan Figure PS-6. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if the project site is located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. If it is, the project will be required to comply with.the City's Floodplain Management Regulation that requires the implementation of various flood hazard reduction measures. Additionally, the project will be required to construct required storm drain facilities or payment of fees for storm drain system improvements. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. j) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. No impacts from seiche and tsunami are anticipated as there are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the project area (the City). The Rancho Cucamonga area sits at the base of the steep eastern San Gabriel Mountains whose deep canyons were cut by mountain streams. Numerous man-made controls have been constructed to reduce the mudflow impacts to the level of non-significance within the City. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, and spreading grounds both within and north of the City. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if the project site is located in the vicinity of these areas. If they are, mitigation measures will be imposed to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact Rev 2-26-13 Item D-22 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 19 Less ihmi SIgnl4cant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation SignHlcant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact- 10. m act10. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project. a) Physically divide an established community? () () () (✓) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or () () ( ) (✓) regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, a general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? C) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or natural community conservation plan? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City will be required to be designed in a manner that will ensure it becomes a part of the larger community. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from • these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City will be required to be designed in a manner that is consistent with the General Plan and do not interfere with any policies for environmental protection, SCAG's Compass Blueprint, or SCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if they area in a habitat conservation or natural community plan areas and whether the preparation of biological studies is necessary. The studies will be reviewed to determine the impacts to these habitat conservation or natural community plan areas and to develop suitable mitigation measures. The review of these studies will be coordinated with environmental agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW)and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS). Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 11. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project. a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral () ( ) ( ) (✓) resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important ( ) () () (✓) mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Rev 2-26-13 Item D-23 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 20 L.Than Slgntl om Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: cW gdon sly No I I NPIMated ct I Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if the site is within an area designated as a State Aggregate Resources Area according to the City General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1. If necessary, consideration will be given to minimize potential conflict of uses. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if the site is within an area designated as a valuable mineral resource recovery site according to the General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1. If necessary, consideration will be given to minimize potential conflict of uses. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 12. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in () () () (✓) excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive () () () (✓) ground bome vibration or ground bome noise levels? C) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise () () () (✓) levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in () () ( ) (✓) ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, () () ( ) (✓) where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) () ( ) (✓) would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if they are in areas with noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Figure PS-9 at build-out and/or is adjacent to any Rev 2-26-13 Item D-24 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 21 • Lass Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Powdially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact IncoMorated Impact Impact developed/occupied noise sensitive land use, and whether the preparation of noise study is necessary. The study will be reviewed to determine the noise impacts because of construction, operations, and traffic, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they cause the generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise due to construction-related vibration and whether the preparation of noise study is necessary. The study will be reviewed to determine the noise impacts because of construction, operations, and traffic, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine noise impacts because of traffic and whether the preparation of noise study is necessary. The study will be reviewed to determine the noise impacts because traffic, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. • c) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.12) indicates that during a construction phase, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, and construction equipment, will generate noise exceeding City standards. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they cause the generation of excessive noise due to construction-related vibration and whether the preparation of noise study is necessary. The study will be reviewed to determine the noise impacts because of construction, operations, and traffic, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. f) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The proposed amendments to the Development Code affect an area that is partially within an Airport Land Use Plan and is partially within 2 miles of a public airport. Although off-set north of the flight path, site-specific projects could be located at varying distances north of the Ontario International Airport. Site-specific projects could be within the CNEL noise contour of the Ontario International Airport. All applicants will be required to prepare and submit a noise study to determine the noise impacts because of the airport and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. g) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. ® Rev 2-26-13 Item D-25 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 22 LM Than SignHlcant L.M Issues and Supporting Information Sources: �,�„�,n n��o, s Than No i a IngmycraMd Invad Impad 13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either () ( ) ( ) (✓) directly (for example; by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, () ( ) () (✓) necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? C) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating () () () (✓) the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they are consistent with the underlying Zoning and General Plan Designation and whether they will substantially affect population growth in the City. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. It is not expected that the proposed amendments to the Development Code will directly or indirectly cause the substantial displacement of existing housing.Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. It is not expected that the proposed amendments to the Development Code will directly or indirectly cause the displacement of a substantial number people. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? ( ) () () (✓) b) Police protection? ( ) () ( ). (✓) C) Schools? () () ( ) (✓) d) Parks? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) e) Other public facilities? Rev 2-26-13 Item D-26 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 23 • Lessan Sign m Significant less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentiallyWith, rnan Significant MIUgaUon SlgnlUwnt No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. It is not expected that the proposed amendments to the Development Code will directly or indirectly require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Standard conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on any projects that result from these Amendments to the Development Code to lessen the future demand and impacts to Fire services. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine if there is an increase in calls for service. Although there may be an increase in calls, additional police protection is not required as additional projects will not change the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have a substantial increase in property to be patrolled as the project site is within an area that is regularly patrolled. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will • apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City and, as a standard condition of approval, may be required to pay School Impact Fees. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City and, as a standard condition of approval, may be required to pay Park Development Fees. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. e) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City. It is expected that they will utilize existing public facilities and will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities, and will otherwise be consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. Rev 2-26-13 Item D-27 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 24 Less Than S1gN8canl Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Sources: sl Potentially Iwtlgatron SIgnnhlc M No Impact Incorpmated IMPM 11mact 15. RECREATION. Would the project. a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and ( ) () ( ) (✓) regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or () ( ) ( ) (✓) require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. This project is not proposing any new housing or large employment generator that would cause an increase in the use of parks or other recreational facilities. Standard conditions of approval will be placed on any future residential projects that result from these amendments to the Development Code that will require a developer to pay Park Development Fees. Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) Refer to 15.a above. 16. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy () () () (✓) establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicablecongestion management ( ) ( ) () (✓) program, including, but not limited to a level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? C) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including () () () (✓) either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that result in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature () () () (✓) (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses(e.g.,farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? () ( ) () (✓) Rev 2-26-13 Item D-28 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 25 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant katigation Significant No Impact In ted ImDact Inwact D Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs () () ( ) (✓) regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR(Section 4.16), continued development will contribute to the traffic load in the Rancho Cucamonga area. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine vehicle trips, traffic volume, or congestion at intersections and whether the preparation of traffic study is necessary. The study will be reviewed to determine the traffic impacts and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards if they are missing. In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of Building Permits. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will • apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. In November 2004, San Bernardino County voters passed the Measure I extension which requires local jurisdictions to impose appropriate fees on development for their fair share toward regional transportation improvement projects. On May 18, 2005, the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Fee Schedule updating these Development Impact Fees. As a result, the San Bernardino County Congestion Management Agency waived the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis reporting requirement. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine vehicle trips, traffic volume, or congestion at intersections and whether the preparation of traffic study is necessary.The study will be reviewed to determine the traffic impacts and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards if they are missing. In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of Building Permits. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The City is partially located within an Airport Land Use Plan according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1 and is partially within 2 miles of a public airport. The City is off-set north of the flight path. Projects that result from these amendments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine compliance with FAR Part 77 regarding height limitations in order to prevent obstruction to aircraft operations. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. • Rev 2-26-13 Item D-29 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2O14-00205 Page 26 less rhan Slgrdfleant less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: ftterdially With Than Slgniflcent Ulpien Significant No 1 Q Imgpongted tff=d impact d) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to include street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards if they are missing and to be designed in a manner that does not include any sharp curves or dangerous intersections.Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. e) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to provide access for all emergency vehicles during construction and upon completion of the project to ensure inadequate emergency access. Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. f) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to provide features supporting transportation and vehicle trip reduction. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. 17. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the () () ( ) (✓) applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or () () ( ) (✓) wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the. construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? C) Require or result in the construction of new storm () ( ) ( ) (✓) water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ( ) () () (✓) project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment () () () (✓) provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected 'demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted () () () (✓) capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste _ disposal needs? g) Comply with Federal, State; and local statutes and () () () (✓) regulations related to solid waste? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The City is served by Rev 2-26-13 Item D-30 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 27 • less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Significantt nMlalWith Than SigAAtlgatlon Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-1 and RP-4 treatment plants. The RP-1 capacity is sufficient to exceed the additional development within the western and southern areas of the City. The RP-4 treatment plant has a potential ultimate capacity of 28 mgd which is considered more than adequate to capacity to treat all increases in wastewater generation for build-out of the General Plan. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater.Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) Refer to 17.a above. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to have a Grading and Drainage Plan that must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to the issuance of Grading Permits. Therefore,the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. d) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. The City is served by the CVWD water system. There is currently a sufficient water supply available to the City • of Rancho Cucamonga to serve any projects that result from the proposed amendments to the Development Code. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. e) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. The City is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. f) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City's solid waste disposal needs. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. g) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments will be required to comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations regarding solid waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to implement waste reduction procedures consistent with AB 939. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. ® Rev 2-26-13 Item D-31 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 28 Less Than sidocant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Significant �n significant No hn ad ) orated Int ad Ifmact 18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the () () () (✓) quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or willdlife species, cause a fish or willdlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually () () () (✓) limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects,and the effects of probable projects)? C) Does the project have environmental effects that will ( ) () ( ) (✓) cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: a) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. According to the General Plan Figure RC-4, and Section 4.4 of the General Plan FPEIR, parts of the City are within an area of sensitive biological resources. Projects that result from these amendments to the Development Code will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they are in an area with potential biological resources and whether the preparation of biological studies are necessary. The study will be reviewed to determine the impacts to biological resources because of construction and operations, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. b) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a speck site. Projects that result from these amendments to the Development Code will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine impacts related to the construction and operation following the submittal of environmental analyses such as air quality, biological, noise, and traffic studies. If a site-specific project is approved,then the applicant would be required to develop the site in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. The 2010 General Plan was adopted along with the certification of a Program FEIR, Findings of Fact, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant adverse environmental effects of build-out in.the City,and Sphere-of-Influence. The City made findings that adoption of the General Plan would result in significant adverse effects to Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forest Resources, Air Quality, Climate Change and Mineral Resources. Mitigation measures were adopted for each of these resources, however, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)). These Rev 2-26-13 Item D-32 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 29 ® benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use projects that will be pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space. With these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required. C) The project is an ordinance to adopt a set of amendments to the Development Code that will apply Citywide and does not include development of a specific site. Projects that result from these amendments to the Development Code will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review by the City to determine whether they may have a direct or indirect substantial adverse effect on human beings. Impacts related to the construction and operation of new facilities will be determined following the submittal of environmental analyses such as air quality, biological, noise, and traffic studies. Mitigation measures, if necessary, will be required to reduce impacts to less-than- significant levels. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Development Code will not have an impact. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier PEIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive(check all that apply): (T) General Plan FPEIR ® (SCH#2000061027, Certified May 19, 2010) (T) General Plan FEIR . (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) (T) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH#88020115, certified January 4, 1989) ® Rev 2-26-13 Item D-33 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Page 30 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby roe to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point whe e y no significant environmental effects would occur. Applicant's Signature p"d, , UN rte: ,J I Print Name and Title: Rev 2-26-13 Item D-34 RANCHO CUCAMONGA VicinityMap DAG owty - fa.i ' rL i t t � 19th St L t Base Line 7BaseChurch Foothill's . Foothill N Arrow E `° � Arrow c J rsey 8th o m w 6thc 6th w V Y Q = _ 4th 14th * Meeting Location: City Hall/Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Item D-35 City of Rancho Cucamonga NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 Public Review Period Closes: May 14, 2014 Project Name: Project Applicant: City of Rancho Cucamonga Project Location (also see attached map): Planning Department, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Project Description: A supplement to Development Code Update (DRC2010-00571) amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to clarify definitions, administrative procedures, and correct prior errors and omissions. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. FINDING • This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: The Initial Study indicates that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive(909)477-2750 or Fax(909)477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period. May 14,2014 Date of Determination Adopted By Item D-36 RESOLUTION NO. 14-15 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014-00205, A SUPPLEMENTAL UPDATE TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 for a supplemental update to the City's Development Code found in Title 17 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. 2. On May 14, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 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. The Planning 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 the Planning Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on May 14, 2014, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the City's Development Code that implements the policies of the General Plan, in July 2012. The new Development Code became effective on September 4, 2012. b. Based on feedback received since the effective date of the Development Code, the City prepared a set of amendments (the "Amendments"), which is included as Attachment A to this Resolution and is hereby incorporated by this reference as if set forth in full. C. Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00204 conforms to and does not conflict with the General Plan, including without limitation, the Land Use Element thereof, and will provide for development in a manner consistent with the General Plan. d. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that there was no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration. i1 Item D-37 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14-15 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014-00205-CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 14, 2014 Page 2 e. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i)that the Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii)that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration. 3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF MAY 2014.. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Frances Howdyshell, Chairman ATTEST: Candyce Burnett, Secretary I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 14th day of May 2014, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: 2 Item D-38 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article I,Chapter 17.04 • Chapter 17.04 Administrative Responsibility Sections: Section 17.04.010 Purpose..........................................................................................17.04-1 Section 17.04.020 Planning Agency............................................................................17.04-1 Section 17.04.010 Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to establish and describe the respective administrative responsibilities of City officials and bodies (e.g., Planning Director, Planning Commission, City Council)for purposes of this Title. Section 17.04.020 Planning Agency California Government Code §65100 requires each jurisdiction to establish a planning agency to carry out the land use and planning functions of the jurisdiction. The functions of the planning agency,as designated by the Title, shall be carried out by the following bodies. In the absence of an assignment,the City Council shall retain responsibility and authority as the legislative body of the City. A. Planning Director. The Planning Director, or designee, shall have the responsibility and authority to administer and enforce this Title as follows: 1. Application Process. Receive and review all applications for development pursuant to this Title. Processing includes but is not limited to the certification • of completed applications, the establishment of a permanent file, posting of public notices,collection of applicable fees, preparation of reports, processing of appeals, and presentation of staff reports to the Development Review Committees, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and City Council. 2. Interpretation. Interpret the provisions and advise the public on the requirements of this Title. 3. Amendment. Initiate action for amendment of this Title where it is determined that such amendment would better implement the General Plan goals and objectives and increase its effectiveness and/or improve or clarify the contents of this Title. 4. Permit Issuance. Issue permits under this Title and certify that all such permits are in full conformance with its requirements. 5. Coordination. Refer and coordinate matters related to the administration of this Title with other agencies and City departments and provide information on the status of all development permits. 6. Authority. Serve as the administrative zoning body and exercise that authority set forth in Government Code§65900 et seq. • Attachment A_. . _ 17.04-1 Item D-39 Article I,Chapter 17.04. Rancho Cucamonga Development Code fill, QB. Design Review Committee. The Design Review Committee is responsible for reviewing the architecture (including material, finish, colors, and trim), site layout, building plotting, landscaping, compatibility with surrounding properties, and, when appropriate, signs, of new development. The committee's emphasis is on quality design in the community as described in the City's General Plan and this Title. The Design Review Committee consists of two Planning.Commissioners and the Planning Director(or his or her designee). B-.C. Technical Review Committee. The Technical Review Committee ensures a project conforms to adopted building and engineering standards. The Technical Review Committee consists of representatives from Planning, Engineering. Public Works and Building and Safety departments, as well as the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District. Representatives from outside agencies,such as the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD),also provide comments.The focus of their review includes, but is not limited to,public improvements(such as streets,curbs,gutters),access to and from the public right-of-way and the project site, utilities, emergency access and circulation, fire hydrant locations, and landscaping in the public right-of--way. €:D. Trails Advisory Committee. The Trails Advisory Committee is composed of two members of the Planning Commission and one member of the Planning Department, as well as equestrians and bicyclists. The Committee meets monthly to discuss and provide recommendations to the City Council on the development of the City's trail system. E. City Manager.The City Manager or designee shall oversee the work of the Planning Director and shall exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the City Council. G-.F. Planning Commission. Pursuant to Caldomia Government Code §65101, and as provided in Chapter 2.20,the City of Rancho Cucamonga has an established Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall have the following land use responsibilities: 1. Hear and decide applications for entitlements as provided in Article 11 (Land Use and Development Procedures). 2. Initiate studies of amendments to this Title and make recommendations to the City Council for amendments as provided in Article II (Land Use and Development Procedures)and in Government Code§65853. 3. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council on applications for zoning amendments, the General Plan and amendments thereto, Specific Plans, prezoning, and other related planning studies. 17.04-2 Item D-40 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article II, Chapter 17.16 Chapter 17.16 Planning Director Decisions Sections: Section 17.16.010 Purpose and Applicability................................................................. 17.16-1 Section 17.16.020 Official Code Interpretations............................................................. 17.16-1 Section 17.16.025 Director Determination Process(with Notice)................................... 17.16-2 Section 17.16.030 Plan Check/Zoning Clearance.......................................................... 17.16-2 Section 17.16.040 Home Occupation Permit................................................................. 17.16-3 Section 17.16.050 Sign Permit...................................................................................... 17.16-4 Section 17.16.060 Uniform Sign Program...................................................................... 17.16-4 Section 17.16.070 Temporary Use Permit..................................................................... 17.16-5 Section 17.16.080 Tree Removal Permit....................................................................... 17.16-6 Section 17.16.090 Similar Use Determination...............................................................17.16-10 Section 17.16.100 Site Development Review...............................................................17.16-11 Section 17.16.110 Minor Exceptions.............................................................................17.16-13 Section 17.16.120 Conditional Use Permit....................................................................17.16-14 Section 17.16.130 Minor Design Review......................................................................17.16-15 Section 17.16.140 Hillside Development Review..........................................................17.16-18 Section 17.16.150 Reasonable Accommodation...........................................................17.16-23 I Section 17.16.160 Large Family Day Care Permit....... .. . . 17.16-26 Section 17.16.010 Purpose and Applicability The purpose of this Section is to establish procedures for planning and zoning related permits that are decided administratively by City staff or the Planning Director. Each permit and entitlement type is described in this Article in terms of purpose and applicability, approving ® authority, and unique processing provisions. Exemptions to permit requirements are listed throughout. General processing procedures are established in Chapter 17.14 (General Application Processing Procedures). Table 17.14.060-1 (Approving Authority for Land Use Entitlements) provides a summary of the administrative and Planning Director permits and entitlements and indicates whether the decision may be appealed. Section 17.16.020 Official Code Interpretations A. Purpose and Applicability. The Planning Director may issue official code interpretation pursuant to this Section when, in his or her opinion, the meaning or applicability of any provision of this Code is ambiguous, misleading, or unclear. The purpose of such interpretations is to disclose the manner in which this Title shall be applied in future cases, provided that any interpretation may be superseded by a later interpretation when the Planning Director determines that the earlier interpretation was in error or no longer applicable under the current circumstances.The Planning Director may issue an official interpretation or refer the question to the Planning Commission for a determination. B. Review Process. 1. Official code interpretations shall be issued in writing and shall'state the facts- upon which the Planning Director relied to make the determination. 17.16-1 Item D-41 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article 11, Chapter 17.16 D. Findings.The Planning Director shall make a Similar Use Determination after finding all of the following. If the Planning Director does not make all of these findings, he/she shall not make the Similar Use Determination: 1. The characteristics of and activities associated with the proposed use are equivalent to one or more of the fisted uses and will not involve a higher level of activity, environmental impact, or population density than the uses listed in the zoning district. 2. The proposed use will be consistent with the purposes of the applicable zoning district 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the General Plan; any applicable Specific Plan,and the Development Code. E. Determinations. Determinations shall be made in writing and shall contain the facts that support the determination.The Department shall maintain all such determinations on record for review by the general public upon request The notice of decision shall be provided,in writing,to the applicant and interested parties.The notice shall include: 1. A brief statement explaining the criteria and standards considered relevant to the decision. 2. A statement of the standards and facts relied upon in rendering the decision. 3. An explanation of appeal rights and appeal deadlines. Section 17.16.100 Site Development Review A. Purpose.The purpose of Site Development Review is to provide for the administrative review of projects which,because of their limited size and scope,have minor aesthetic, land use, or traffic implications and do not create any significant impact on public utilities or services and to ensure that such limited projects comply with all applicable City standards and ordinances,and are not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare,or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the immediate vicinity. B. Applicability. All applications for Site Development Review are required for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, which may or may not involve the issuance of a Building Permit for construction or reconstruction of a structure,which meets the following criteria: 1. Residential Projects. The following residential projects require Site Development Review: i. Modification to approved architectural designs and building configurations for multifamily development,which do not create greater bulk, scale, or change in the line of sight; tii Residential additions equal to or greater than fifty oercent(50%)of the existing sauare footage. 17.16-11 Item D-42 Article II, Chapter 17.16 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code ® Wii. Architectural changes which de-Ret=change the basic form and theme; I 4iv. Exterior material or color changes which conflict with the original form and theme and which are not consistent and compatible with the original materials and colors; New construction, expansion, reconfiguration or significant reconstruction of driveways. v vi. Installation of a satellite dish or antenna greater than twenty(20)square feet in surface area. 2. Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Projects. The following commercial, industrial, and institutional projects require Site Development Review: L Changes to gross floor area of existing buildings or approved design plans which do not result in more than a 10 percent change; ii. New construction, expansion, reconfiguration or significant reconstruction of parking lots or driveways. iii. Modification to approved architectural designs and building configurations,which do not create greater bulk,scale,or change in the line of sight. iv. Modifications to approved plans, which do not change the general ® location and layout of the site. V. The establishment and/or construction of an outdoor storage area on the same site as, and in conjunction with, an existing business that is less than ten percent(10%)the gross floor area of the primary use. A. The construction and/or placement of silos, antennas not regulated by Chapter 17.106, water tanks, roof- or ground-mounted equipment visible from public view, or similar structures and equipment. vii. Grading alterations to approved plans that do not change the basic concept,increase slopes or building elevations or change the course of drainage. viii. Modification to existing landscaping or landscape plans in excess of five thousand(5,000)square feet. ix. Architectural changes which do not change the basic form and theme. X. Exterior material or color changes which do not conflict with the original form and theme and which are consistent and compatible with the original materials and colors. xi. Modifications to existing site features (e.g., trellis, pergola, water features). ® 17.16-12 Item D-43 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article ll, Chapter 17.16 approval as pursuant to Subsection 17.14.060.0 (Referral to the Planning Commission). D. Findings.The Director shall approve,or approve with conditions, an application for a Conditional Use Permit after finding all of the following. If the Director does not make all of these findings, he/she shall deny the Conditional Use Permit: 1. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, Municipal Code, General Plan,and any applicable Specific Plans or City regulationststandards. 2. The site is physically suited for the type,density,and intensity of the proposed use including access,utilities,and the absence of physical constraints and can be conditioned to meet all related performance criteria and development standards. 3. Granting the permit would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,convenience,or welfare,or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity in which the project is located. E. Conditions. In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the Director may impose any reasonable conditions to ensure that the approval will comply with the findings required, as well as any performance criteria and development standards contained within this Code. Section 17.16.130 Minor Design Review A. Purpose. This Section establishes a Minor Design Review process for certain types of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional development proposals to facilitate project review in a timely and efficient manner, to ensure that development projects comply with all applicable local design guidelines,standards,and ordinances; to minimize adverse effects on surrounding properties and the environment;and to be consistent with the General Plan which promotes high aesthetic and functional standards to complement and add to the physical, economic, and social character of Rancho Cucamonga. B. Applicability.Minor Design Review is required for commercial,industrial,institutional, and residential projects that meet any of the following qualifications: 1 Commercial Industrial and Institutional Proiects. The following commercig industrial and institutional proiects require Minor Design Review: 4:i. New construction on vacant property,where the buildings are less than ten thousand(10,000)square feet in area. iii. Structural additions or new buildings which are less than fifty percent (50%) of the floor area of existing on-site building(s), or are less than ten thousand(10,000)square feet 17.16-15 Item D-44 Article II, Chapter 17.16 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code iiii. Reconstruction projects which are less than fifty percent(50%) of the floor area of existing on-site building(s), or are less than ten thousand (10,000)square feet. 3-.iv. Proiects involving a substantial change or intensification of land use, such as the conversion of an existing building to a restaurant. (59,04)of the ex4stioi;g squaFefeetage, 2. Residential Projects. The following residential oroiects require Minor Design Review: i. Residential construction involving four(4)or less dwelling units. 5-ii. Projects involving a substantial change or intensification of land use such as the conversion of a residential structure to an office or commercial use. C. Review Process. 1. An application for a Minor Design Review shall be filed with the Planning ® Department in a manner prescribed by the Planning Director with the required fee as established by City Council resolution. 2. The Planning Director shall be the approving authority for Minor Design Reviews. The procedure for review and actionshall be as provided in this Section. 3. All development proposals submitted pursuant to this Section may be reviewed by the following committees: (1)Design Review Committee—architecture and site planning; ; nd (23) Technical Review Committee—compliance with technical code requirements. If reviewed by any or all of the aforementioned committees, each committee shall make a recommendation on each project for consideration. 4. Upon acceptance of a complete application, projects subject to section 17.16.130 F 3 shall be scheduled on the first available agenda for committee reviews. The applicant and any persons requesting notice will be notified at least ten(10)days prior to the meetings. 5. The Design Review Committee shall review the project design submittals and make recommendations to the Planning Director based on: i. Design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan,design guidelines of the appropriate district, and any adopted architectural criteria for ® 17.16-16 Item D-45 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article 11,Chapter 17.16 specialized area, such as designated historic districts, theme areas, specific plans, community plan, boulevards, or planned developments. ii. The design and layout of the proposed development will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, existing,or future developments,and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. iii. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character.of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and attractive development contemplated by this Section and the General Plan of the City. iv. The design of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its occupants and the visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.. -.6. Technical Review Committee. Review by this committee will consider items such as, but not limited to, circulation, street improvements, right-of-way dedication, utility easements, grading, drainage facilities, storm drain improvements, California Building Code requirements, security, fire flow, emergency access, location of fire hydrants,water and sewer line connections and sizing,water pressure,permit fees,streetscape and landscape standards, setbacks, parking, and requirements for environmental processing. The committee will require changes in any development for oompliance with adopted codes and standards. The committee may also make recommendations to the Planning Director. D. Findings.The Planning Director,where authorized, shall make the following findings before approving a Minor Design Review application: 1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. 2. The proposed use is in accord with the objective of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. 3. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of - - the Development Code. 17.16.17 Item D-46 Article II, Chapter 17.16 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code 4. 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. E. Conditions. In approving a Minor Design Review, the Director may impose any reasonable conditions to ensure that the approval will comply with the findings required, as well as any performance criteria and development standards contained within this Code. Section 17.16.140 Hillside Development Review A Purpose.The Hillside Development Review process provides a mechanism to review development proposals in sensitive hillside areas,the intent is to minimize the adverse effects of grading, and to provide for the safety and benefit the welfare of the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga while allowing for reasonable development of land. B. Applicability. All projects within the Hillside Overlay District and any properties with an eight percent(8%)slope or greater, including but not limited to: 1. Construction of one or more single-family homes. 2. Proposed lot development in conjunction with a Tentative Subdivision Map. 3. Proposed lot development in conjunction with a General Plan or Development Code Amendment. • 4. GFadkig Gemmittee aAd Design Review Committee review afe-is required and afe-is advisory to the Planning Director. C. Exceptions. Projects, which are limited in scope, (e.g., regrading of yard areas, pool/spa construction, additions to existing structures, and/or construction of accessory structures which are less than nine hundred sixty [960] square feet) may apply for a Minor Design Review. However,projects which require grading of large flat areas, including, but not limited to, such items as tennis courts or riding rings, shall require a Hillside Design Review application. D. Application. An application for a Hillside Design Review shall be made on a form specified by the Planning Director and shall include, at minimum: 1. A natural features map,which shall identify all existing slope banks, ridgelines, canyons, natural drainage courses, federally recognized blue line streams, rock outcroppings, and existing vegetation. Also depicted shall be landslides and other existing geologic hazards. 2. A conceptual grading plan, which shall include the following items in addition to those required by the City's Submittal Requirement Checklist: ` is "A legend,with appropriate-symbols which-should'include,' but not be ` limited to, the following items: top of wall, top of curb, high point, low point, elevation of significant trees, spot elevations, pad and finished floor elevations, and change in direction of drainage. 17.16-18 Item D-47 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article II, Chapter 17.16 H. A separate map with proposed fill areas colored in green and cut areas colored in red, with areas where cut and fill exceed depths established in the hillside development guidelines and standards clearly shown. Additionally, the areas of cut and fill,calculated as a percentage of the total site area, shall be included on the plan. iii. Contours shall be shown for existing and natural land conditions and proposed work. Existing contours shall be depicted with a dashed line with every fifth contour darker,and proposed contours shall be depicted as above except with a solid line. Contours shall be shown according to the following schedule: a. Natural slope of nineteen point, nine percent (19.9%) or less requires two-foot(2')contours; b. Natural slope of twenty percent(20%) or greater requires five- foot(5')contours. 3. A conceptual drainage and flood control facilities map describing planned drainage improvements. 4. A slope analysis map for the purpose of determining the amount and location of land, as it exists in its natural state falling into each slope category as specified below. For the slope map, the applicant shall use a base topographical map of the subject site,prepared and signed by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, which shall have a scale of not less than one inch(1")to one hundred feet(100')and a contour interval of not more than. two feet (2') provided that the contour interval may be five feet (51 when the slope is more than twenty percent(20%). This base topographical map shall include all adjoining properties within one hundred fifty feet (159) of the site boundaries. Delineate slope bands in the range of zero (0)up to five percent (5%),five percent(5%)up to ten percent(10%),ten percent(10%)up to fifteen percent (15%), fifteen percent (15%) up to twenty percent (20%), twenty percent (20%) up to twenty-five percent(25%), twenty-five percent(25%) up to thirty percent(30%), and thirty percent(30%)or greater.Also included shall be a tabulation of the land area in each slope category specified in acres. 5. The exact method for computing the percent slope and area of each slope category should be sufficiently described and presented so that a review can be readily made. Also, a heavy, solid line indicating the eight percent (8%) grade differential shall be clearly marked on the plan, and an additional copy of the map shall be submitted with the slope percentage categories depicted in contrasting colors. 6. Provide a sufficient number of slope profiles to clearly illustrate the extent of the proposed grading. A minimum of three(3) slope profiles shall be included with the slope analysis.The slope profiles shall: i. Be drawn at the same scale and indexed, or keyed, to the slope analysis map, grading plan, and project site map. 17.16.19 Item D-48 Article II, Chapter 17.16 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code • ii. Show existing and proposed topography, structures, and infrastructures. Proposed topography, structures, and infrastructures shall be drawn with a solid, heavy line. Existing topography and features shall be drawn with a thin or dashed line. iii. The slope profile shall extend far enough from the project site boundary to clearly show impact on adjacent property, at least one hundred fifty feet(150'). iv. The profiles shall be drawn along those locations of the project site where: a. The greatest alteration of existing topography is proposed; b. The most intense or bulky development is proposed; C. The site is most visible from surrounding land uses; and d. At all site boundaries illustrating maximum and minimum conditions. At least two (2) of the slope profiles shall be roughly parallel to each other and roughly perpendicular to existing contour lines. At least one other slope profile shall be roughly at a forty-five (45) degree angle to the other slope profiles and existing contour lines. • 7. Both the slope analysis and slope profiles shall be stamped and signed by either a registered landscape architect, civil engineer, or land surveyor indicating the datum, source, and scale of topographic data used in the slope analysis and slope profiles,and attesting to the fact that the slope analysis and slope profiles have been accurately calculated and identified consistent with provisions of this Chapter. 8. A geologic and soils report, prepared by an approved soils engineering firm and in sufficient detail to substantiate and support the design concepts presented in the application as submitted. Additional environmental studies and investigations, such as, but not limited to, hydrologic, seismic, access/circulation, and biota research may also be required in order to help in the determination of the buildable area of a site. 9. A statement of conditions for ultimate ownership and maintenance of all parts of the development including streets, structures,and open spaces. 10. In the event that no grading is proposed, e.g., custom lot subdivision, a statement to that effect shall be filed with a plan which shows possible future house plotting, lot grading, driveway design, and septic system location for each parcel proposed,to be prepared on a topographic map drawn at the same scale as the conceptual grading plan. _ .�.... • 17.16-20 Item D-49 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article II,Chapter 17.16 11. When unit development is proposed, illustrative building elevations that show all sides of the proposed structure(s)and which accurately depict the building envelope for each lot shall be provided. 12. The following items may be required if determined necessary by the 6radiag SemFRittae, Planning Director, or Planning Commission to aid in the analysis of the proposed project to illustrate existing or proposed conditions or both: 1. A topographic model; ii. A line of sight or view analysis; iii. Photographic renderings; iv. Any other illustrative technique determined necessary to aid in review of a project. 13. Exceptions to the filing requirements may be permitted by the Planning Director based on the size and scope of the project. E. Review Process. 1. The Planning Director shall be the approving authority for Hillside Development Reviews. The procedure for review and action shall be as provided in this Section. 2. Scheduling for Review. Upon acceptance of a complete application, a project shall be scheduled on the first available agenda for committee reviews. The applicant and any persons requesting notice will be notified at least ten (10) days prior to the meetings. 3. All development proposals submitted pursuant to this Section may be reviewed by the Technical and— , Design, committees: (1) Design Review Committee—architecture and site planning; nd(23)Technical Review Committee—compliance with technical code requirements. If reviewed by any or all of the aforementioned committees, each committee shall make a recommendation on each project for consideration. 4. The Design Review Committee shall review the project design submittals and make recommendations to the Planning Director based on: L Design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City s General Plan,design guidelines of the appropriate district, and any adopted architectural criteria for specialized area, such as designated historic districts, theme areas, speck plans, community plan, boulevards, or planned developments. ii. The design and layout of the proposed development will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, 17.16-21 Item D-50 Article 11, Chapter 17.16 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code ® existing,or future developments,and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. iii. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and attractive development contemplated by this Section and the General Plan of the City. iv. The design of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its occupants and the visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance. 6-5. Technical Review Committee. Review by this committee will consider items such as, but not limited to, circulation, street improvements, right-of-way dedication, utility easements, grading, drainage facilities, storm drain ® improvements, California Building Code requirements, security, fire flow, emergency access,location of fire hydrants,water and sewer line connections and sizing,water pressure,permit fees,streetscape and landscape standards, setbacks, parking, and requirements for environmental processing. The committee will require changes in any development for compliance with adopted codes and standards. The committee may also make recommendations to the Planning Director. F. Findings.The Planning Director, where authorized, shall make the following findings before approving a Hillside Development Review application: 1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. 2. The proposed use is in accord with the objective of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. 3. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. 4. 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. - -• - G. Conditions. In approving a Hillside Development Review, the Director may impose any reasonable conditions to ensure that the approval will comply with the findings ® 17.16-22 Item D-51 Article II, Chapter 17.16 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code 2. A certificate of occupancy has been issued; 3. The use is established;or 4. A time extension has been granted. L. Time Extension. The Planning Director may approve a single one (1) year time extension for a reasonable accommodation for good cause.An application for a time extension shall be made in writing to the Director no less than thirty(30)days or more than ninety(90)days prior to the expiration date. The request for an extension shall be subject to the same notice, hearing, and appeal requirements applicable to the original application. M. Violation of Terms. Any reasonable accommodation approved in accordance with the terms of this Code may be revoked if any of the conditions or terms of such reasonable accommodation are violated, or if any law or ordinance is violated in connection therewith. Revocation of a reasonable accommodation shall be subject to the same notice, hearing, and appeal requirements applicable to the original application. N. Discontinuance. A reasonable accommodation shall lapse if the exercise of rights granted by it is discontinued for one.hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. If the persons initially occupying a residence vacate, the reasonable accommodation shall remain in effect only if the Planning Director determines that (1) the modification is physically integrated into the residential structure and cannot easily be removed or altered to comply with the Zoning Code,or(2)the accommodation is necessary to give another disabled individual an equal opportunity to enjoy the dwelling. The Director may request the applicant or his or her successor in interest to the property to provide documentation that subsequent occupants are persons with disabilities. Failure to provide such documentation within ten (10)days of the date of a request by the City' shall constitute grounds for discontinuance by the City of a previously approved reasonable accommodation. O. Revocation. Any revocation shall be noticed and heard pursuant to the procedures established in this Title. P. Amendments. A request for changes in conditions of approval of a reasonable accommodation, or a change to plans that would affect a condition of approval shall be treated as a new application. The Director may waive the requirement for a new application if the changes are minor, do not involve substantial alterations or addition to the plan or the conditions of approval, and are consistent with the intent of the original approval. Section 1716160 Large Family Day Care Permit A. Purpose The requirement of a Large Family Day Care Permit ensures that large family day cares in residential neighborhoods are compatible with the surrounding 17.16-26 Item D-52 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article II, Chapter 17.16 neighborhood character. The Planning Director is authorized to approve, impose reasonable conditions upon such approval, or deny Large Family Day Care. B. Applicability. This Section applies to all Large Family Day Cares, as described in Section 17.32(Allowed Use Descriptions). C. Review Process.An application for a Large Family Day Care Permit shall be filed with the Planning Department in a manner prescribed by the Planning Director with the required fee as established by City Council resolution. The Planning Director is the approving authority for Large Family Day Care Permits. However, the Planning Director may also refer a.Large Family Day Care Permit to the Planning Commission for review and approval as pursuant to Subsection 17.14.060.0 (Referral to the Planning Commission). Upon acceptance of a Large Family Day Care Permit application, the Planning Director or a designated representative shall review the request for compliance with all State and Local standards. D. Public Notice. The Planning Director shall, not less than ten (10) days before rendering a decision provide for public comment through notice to adjacent property owners of the pending application pursuant to Subsection 17.16.025 (Director Determination Process). E. Findings. A Large Family Day Care Permit shall be-granted only when the Planning Director determines that the proposed Large Family Day Care complies with all of the following findings: 1. The proposed home occupation is consistent with the General Plan any • applicable Specific Plan or Planned Community, and all applicable provisions of this Title: 2. The proposed Large Family Day Care is consistent with all applicable State and Local laws and ordinances: and 3. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the Lame Family Day Care applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case (location size, design, and operating characteristics) be detrimental to the health safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such use or to the general welfare of the City. F. Conditions. In approving a Lame Family Day Care Permit the Director may impose any reasonable conditions to ensure that the approval will comply with the findings required, as well as any performance criteria and development standards contained within this Code. ® 17.16-27 Item D-53 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article 11, Chapter.17.20 Chapter 17.20 Planning Commission Decisions Sections: Section 17.20.010 Purpose.............................................................................................. 17.20-1 Section 17.20.020 Entertainment Permit........................................................................ 17.20-1 Section17.20.030 Variance.:......................................................................................... 17.20-3 Section 17.20.040 Design Review. . ............... ......................................................... 17.20-4 Section 17.20.050 Adult Entertainment Permit............................................................... 17.20-8 Section 17.20.010 Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to establish permits and entitlements that are decided by the Planning Commission. Each permit and entitlement type is described in this Chapter in terms of purpose and applicability, exemptions, review process, findings for approval, and conditions. General processing procedures are established in Chapter 17.14 (General Application Processing Procedures). Section 17.20.020 Entertainment Permit A. Purpose.The purpose of an Entertainment Permit is to provide a discretionary review process for new entertainment uses where food and/or beverage is sold concurrently with any form of entertainment in order to ensure public health and safety. B. Applicability. No person or business entity shall operate, conduct, or manage any place or premises open to the public where food or beverages are sold, offered for sale, or given away, and where any form of entertainment, as defined herein, is provided or fumished without first obtaining a permit so to do as hereinafter provided for in this Chapter. C. Exceptions. The provisions of-this Chapter shall not be deemed to require a permit for any of the following: 1. Use of a radio or other electronic playback device, except when utilized by an announcer or disc jockey whose live performance consists of selecting or manipulating prerecorded selections of music or other sounds. 2. Entertainment provided for members and their guests at a private cub where admission is not open to the.public. 3. Entertainment conducted in connection with a regularly established motion picture theater, recreation park, circus,or fairground. 4. Entertainment conducted by or sponsored by any bona fide club, society, or association, organized or incorporated for benevolent, charitable, dramatic,or literary purposes, having an established membership, and which holds meetings at regular intervals of not less than once per three(3)month period, when proceeds, if any, arising from such entertainment are used for the purpose of such club, society, or association. 17.20-1 Item D-54 Article II, Chapter 17.20 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code L Strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this Code. ii. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone. iii. Strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same zone. iv. The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone. V. The granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. F. Conditions. The Planning Commission is authorized to grant a Variance to achieve those purposes as prescribed in accordance with the procedure in this Section and impose reasonable conditions as the Commission may deem necessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses;to preserve the public health, safety,and welfare; and to enable the Commission to make the findings required by Subsection 17.20.030.E(Findings). • Section 17.20.040 Design Review A. Purpose.This Section establishes the review procedures for residential,commercial, industrial, and institutional development proposals to facilitate project review by local responsible agencies and the Development/Design Review Committees in a timely and efficient manner, to ensure that development projects comply with all applicable local design guidelines, standards, and ordinances; to minimize adverse effects on surrounding properties and the environment; and to maintain consistency with the General Plan,which promotes high aesthetic and functional standards to complement and add to the physical, economic, and social character of Rancho Cucamonga. In addition,the City finds that a Design Review process will support the implementation of the General Plan, as it stresses quality community design standards. The City further finds that the quality of certain residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial uses has a substantial impact upon the visual appeal, environmental soundness, economic stability, and property values of the City. This Section is not intended to restrict imagination, innovation, or variety, but rather to focus on community design principles which can result in creative imaginative solutions for the project and a quality design for the City. It is the purpose of this Section to: 1. Recognize the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and provide a' method by which the City may implement this interdependence to its benefit. • 17.20-4 Item D-55 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article II,Chapter 17.20 2. Encourage the orderly and harmonious appearance of structures and property within the City along with associated facilities, such as signs, landscaping, parking areas,and streets. 3. Maintain the public health,safety and general welfare,and property throughout the City. 4. Assist private and public developments to be more cognizant of public concerns for the aesthetics of development. 5. Reasonably ensure that new developments, including residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial developments, do not have an adverse aesthetic, health, safety, or architecturally related impact upon existing adjoining properties,or the City in general. 6. Implement those sections of the City's General Plan that specifically refer to the preservation and enhancement of the particular character and unique assets of this City and its harmonious development. 7. Minimize the effects of grading by discouraging mass grading and excessive slopes to ensure that the natural character of terrain is retained. 8. Preserve significant topographic features, including rock outcroppings, native plant materials, and natural hydrology, while also encouraging improved drainage from lots directly to a street, storm drain, or through a public or privately maintained easement. 9. Limit the impact of slopes on adjacent developed properties and limit construction on identified seismic or geologic hazard areas. 10. Encourage the use of a variety of housing styles,split-level grading techniques, varied lot sizes,site design densities, maintenance of views,and arrangement and spacing to accomplish grading policies. 11. Help ensure that adequate school facilities for all existing and future residential development in the City are provided. 12. Help insure that adequate levels of public services are provided for existing and future development in the City. 13. Encourage orderly development of residences within areas more readily served by public services. 14. Encourage the development of master planned projects that provide the service needs of the residents of these projects. 15. Encourage use of energy conservation techniques in new residential development. _.. B. Applicability.An application for Design Review is required for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects with five (5)or more dwelling units involving the 17.20-5 Item D-56 Article II, Chapter 17.20 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code issuance of a Building Permit for construction or reconstruction of a structure which meets the following criteria. Projects of a limited size and scope that do not meet the below criteria may require an application for Minor Design Review as defined in Section 17.16.130(Minor Design Review). 1. New construction on vacant property where the proposed buildings are over ten thousand(10,000)square feet in size. 2. Structural additions or new buildings which are equal to or exceed fifty percent (50%) of the floor area of existing on-site building(s), or have a minimum ten thousand(10,000)square feet in size. 3. Reconstruction projects which are equal to fifty percent(50%)of the floor area of existing on-site building(s), or have a minimum ten thousand (10,000) square feet in size. 4. Any project being proposed along a special boulevard as defined by the General Plan, except for structures within projects with an approved Master Plan. 5. All projects which are master planned. Once the Master Plan, including architectural guidelines, has been approved by the Planning Commission, individual structures may be approved by the Planning Director. 6. All shopping centers over ten thousand (10,000) square feet in size, except individual structures may be approved by the Planning Director where a Master • Plan, including architectural guidelines, has been approved by the Planning Commission. 7. Certain projects within a hillside area are subject to review pursuant to Section 17.52(Hillside Development). 8. All projects within Mixed Use Zoning Districts. C. Review Process.The Design Review Procedure is outlined below. 1. Scheduling for committee review. Upon acceptance of a complete application for Design Review approval,a project shall be set on the first available agenda for committee reviews. The applicant and any persons requesting notice will be notified at least ten(10)days prior to the meetings. 2. All development proposals,for Design Review are initially reviewed by the Technical_;Bes'Wand Desia committees: (1) Design Review Committee—architecture and site planning; and (2.3) Technical Review Committee — compliance with .technical code requirements. Each committee shall make a recommendation on each project for consideration by the Planning Commission, if applicable. 3. Design Review Committee. Review and analysis by the Design Review Committee will consider design elements, such as, but not limited to, • 17.20-6 Item D-57 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article 11, Chapter 17.20 compatibility of the project to surrounding properties,relationship of the design and layout of the project to the site,architectural design, and use of materials, grading, landscaping, screening and buffering techniques of adjacent properties, signs,and open space.This committee will determine if the project adequately meets City design guidelines and standards, and will transmit an appropriate recommendation to the Planning Commission. The recommendation of the Design Review Committee will be based on the project conforming to the following criteria: L The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan,design guidelines of the appropriate district, and any adopted architectural criteria for specialized area, such as designated historic districts, theme areas, Specific Plans, Community Plans, boulevards, or planned developments. ii. The design and layout of the proposed development will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, existing,or future developments and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. iii. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and attractive development contemplated by this Section and the City's General Plan. iv. The design of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and will, retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance. If the project is found to be not acceptable by the committee, the Planning Director will inform the applicant of the design issues and may suggest possible alternatives that would improve the design of the project. The committee will then direct the applicant to return to the committee with the revisions and/or work with staff to resolve the concerns prior to final approval by the Planning Commission. 4. Technical Review Committee. Review by this committee will consider items such as, but not limited to, circulation, street improvements, right-of-way dedication, utility easements, grading, drainage facilities, storm drain improvements, uniform building code requirements, security, fire flow, emergency access,location of fire hydrants,water and sewer line connections and sizing,water pressure,permit fees,streetscape and landscape standards, setbacks, parking, and requirements for environmental processing. The committee will require changes in -any development for compliance-with- --� -_ adopted codes and standards. They may also make recommendations to the Planning.Commission on any policy issues or areas not covered by existing codes and standards. 17.20-7 Item D-58 Article ll, Chapter 17.20 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code • , but , 60-5. Other necessary committees as applicable(e.g.,trails). D. Findings. The Planning Commission shall make the following findings before approving a Design Review application: 1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan; 2. The proposed use is in accord with the objective of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; 3. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code; and 4. 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. E. Conditions.The Planning Commission is authorized to approve or deny applications and to impose reasonable conditions upon such approval, as the Commission may • deem necessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses,to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare, and to enable the Commission to make the findings required by Subsection 17.20.040.13(Findings). Section 17.20.050 Adult Entertainment Permit A. Purpose. These regulations are intended to prevent problems of blight and deterioration which can be brought about by the concentration of adult entertainment businesses in close proximity to each other or proximity to other incompatible uses such as schools for minors, public parks, and residentially zoned districts. The City council finds that it has been demonstrated in various communities that the concentration of adult entertainment businesses causes an increase in the number of transients in the area and an increase in crime and can cause other businesses and residents to move elsewhere. It is therefore the purposes of this Section to establish establishes reasonable and uniform regulations to prevent the concentration of adult establishments or their close proximity to incompatible uses, while permitting the location of adult businesses in certain areas. B. Applicability. The permittee must apply for a new Adult Entertainment Permit as follows: 1. Prior to establishment of a new adult entertainment establishment or any change in the location of the adult entertainment establishment. 17.20-8 Item D-59 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III,Chapter 17.30 Chapter 17.30 Allowed Land Use by Base Zoning District Sections: Section 17.30.010 Purpose.............................................................................................17.30-1 Section 17.30.020 Classification of Land Uses...............................................................17.30-1 Section 17.30.030 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements...................................17.30-2 Section 17.30.040 Other Allowed Use Provisions.........................................................17.30-10 Section 17.30.010 Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to establish allowed land uses and corresponding requirements for permits and entitlements for each of the City's base zoning districts. Uses allowed herein are consistent with and implement the corresponding land use designations in the City's General Plan. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are permanent in nature. Regulations for temporary uses are listed separately in Chapter 17.104(Temporary Uses). Section 17.30.020 Classification of Land Uses In order to simplify land use regulations, land uses listed in this Chapter and throughout this Title have been grouped into general categories on the basis of common function, product, or compatibility characteristics. These allowed use categories are called "use classifications." Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may appropriately be within the classification. Each land use is described in Chapter 17.32 (Allowed Use Descriptions). For example, personal service use" includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Rather than listing all such uses individually throughout this Title, "personal service use" is listed once and is further described in Chapter 17.32(Allowed Use Descriptions). The following rules apply to use classifications: A. Specific Use Regulations.Additional use regulations for specific land uses are listed in Article V(Specific Use Requirements). B. Temporary Uses. Land use classifications in this Chapter identify both primary and secondary or accessory uses that are permanent in nature. Temporary uses are separately listed and regulated in Chapter 17.104(Temporary Uses). C. Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed in the zoning district tables are not allowed, except as otherwise provided for in this Title. D. Illegal Uses. No use that is illegal under local,state,or federal law shall be allowed in any zoning district within the city. E. Overlay Zoning Districts. When a property is located within an Overlay Zoning District, any special allowed use provisions associated with said Overlay Zoning District shall apply. If the special allowed use provisions for the Overlay Zoning District are in conflict with the allowed use provisions of the base zoning district, the allowed use provisions for the Overlay Zoning District shall prevail. 17.30-1 Item D-60 Article III,Chapter 17.30 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code TABLE 17.30.030-1 ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BY BASE ZONING DISTRICT Adult Day Care P P P P P P P ' N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N Home I I I I I I I I I Caretaker Housing C C C I C C C C P P P N N N N C C C C PI C P Dwelling, Multi- N N P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N N Family N N I Dwelling, Second P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N Unit(1) 1 Dwelling,Single- P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N Family I I I I I I I Dwelling,Two-Family N_ N P P P. PP N I N I N N N N N N N N N N N N N P Emergency Shelter N_ N N N N N [N N N P N N N N N C N N N N N N C C C C C C C Family Day Care C Home,Large(11) N N N N N N N NN NJ N N N C N N Family Day Care P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N Home,Small I I P P P I I I I I I I Guest House P P P N N N I N I N N N N N N N N N N , N . N N N N Group Residential C C C C C C C C C C C N C N N N N N I N C N N Home Occupation(2) P P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N Live-Work Facility N N . N . N . N N P N . N N N N N N N N N N N . N N N Manufactured Home (3) P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N Mobile Home Park(3) C C C C C C N N N N N N N N N N N N NJ N N I N Residential Care Facility N N N C C C C N N N N N Residential Care P P P P P P N N N N N N Home Single-Room N N N P P P P N N N N N N N N N N Occupancy Facility I I Transitional Housing P P P PV I P P PIN N NJ N N N N N IN N N IN PI N N DON- Agricultural Uses N. N NJ NJ N N N N N- NJ NJ NJ N T N N N NJ NIP N 'P P Animal Keeping, Domestic Pets(4) P P P P P- P P'l N J.N N N N N -N N N N N N. •-P­ N-- Animal Keeping Exotic Animals C C C N N N N N N N N N N C N N 17.30-4 Item D-61 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III,Chapter 17.30 MVeterinaryFacdilityC N N N N N C N P P C C C N N P P P N N N N a Auto Vehicle N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C NJ NJ N N Dismantling Auto and Vehicle N N N N N N N C N C N N P N C C N N N N N N Sales and Rental Auto and Vehicle N N N N N N N P P P P N P P P N N N N N N N Sales,Autobroker Auto and Vehicle N N N N N N N P P PP N P P P P N N N N N N Sales,Wholesale Auto and Vehicle N N N N N N I N I N N N N N N N N C P P N N N N Storage Auto Parts Sales N N N N N N N N P P N I N P N I N I N N N N N N N Car Washing and N N N N N N N C C C C N C N N N N N N N N N Detailing Recreational Vehicle N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N N Storage Service Stations N N N N N N C C C P C N C C C C N N N N N N Vehicle Services, N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N P P P N N N N Major Vehicle Services, N N N N N N N C C P N N C N P P N N N N N N Minor Fuel Storage and NNNNNNNININ N I N I N N N N C C C N N N Distribution Manufacturing, N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N N N N N Custom Manufacturing, N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N N N Heavy Manufacturing, Heavy-Minimum N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N N N Impact Manufacturing, Light N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N I N N N N Manufacturing, N N N N .N N N N N N N N N N P P P P NN N N Medium(9) Microbrewery NN N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N N N N N I .. _ .Arinting.and ... ..... .,,.... "N. .N. -N ..N ..N .:N ..N `N -.N 'P N N N ,N. ,p....P. ..N_. .N. N .N .N.. .N: Publishing Recycling Facility, N N N N N N N N P P N N N N N P P P N I N N N Collection 17.30-9 Item D-62 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III,Chapter 17.32 • Chapter 17.32 Allowed Use Descriptions Sections: Section17.32.010 Purpose.............................................................................................17.32-1 Section 17.32.020 Allowed Use Descriptions..................................................................17.32-1 Section 17.32.010 Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to describe use classifications listed in Chapter 17.30 (Allowed Land Use by Base Zoning District). Use classifications are land uses that have been grouped into general categories on the basis of common function,product,or compatibility characteristics.This Chapter should be used as a reference for the land use classifications listed throughout this Title. Additional definitions for specialized terms used in the Zoning Code can be found in Article VIII (Glossary). Section 17.32.020 Allowed Use Descriptions The following list represents the complete list of allowed uses by land use classification and corresponding descriptions as used in Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zoning District) and throughout this Title. Individual use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics, but do not list every use or activity that may appropriately be within the classification.Allowed uses are organized into the following seven use categories as follows: • Residential Uses • Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses • Recreation, Resource Preservation, Open Space, Education, and Public Assembly Uses • Utility, Transportation, Public Facility, and Communication Uses • Retail, Service, and Office Uses • Automobile and Vehicle Uses • Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses A. Residential Uses. 1. Adult Day Care Home. Defined by state law as the provision of nonmedical care to six or fewer adults, including seniors, in the provider's own home,for a period of less than 24)hours at a time. Homes serving more than six(6)adults are included in Adult Day Care Facility. 2. Caretaker Housing;A residence that is accessory to a site with a nonresidential _ - primary use and that is needed for security, 24-hour care or supervision, or monitoring of facilities, equipment, or other conditions on the site. • 17.32-1 Item D-63 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III,Chapter 17.32 automated teller machines (ATM) are considered an accessory use and not part of this definition 10. Bar/Nightclub.Any bar,cocktail lounge,discotheque, or similar establishment, which may also provide live entertainment(e.g.,music and/or dancing,comedy —subject to an entertainment permit) in conjunction with alcoholic beverage sales. These facilities do not include bars that are part of a larger restaurant. Includes bars, taverns, pubs, and similar establishments where any food service is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Bars and nightclubs may include outdoor food and beverage areas. 11. Bed and Breakfast Inn. A residential structure with one family in permanent residence with up to six bedrooms rented for overnight lodging, where meals may be provided subject to applicable Health Department regulations. A bed and breakfast inn with more than six guest rooms is considered a hotel or motel and is included under the definition of Hotels and Motels. 12. Building Materials Store and Yard. A retail establishment selling lumber and other large building materials, where most display and sales occur indoors. Includes stores selling to the general public, even if contractor sales account for a major proportion of total sales. Includes incidental retail ready-mix concrete operations, except where excluded by a specific zoning district. Establishments primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning equipment and supplies are classified in Wholesale,Storage,and Distribution (Heavy, Light and' Medium.) Hardware stores are listed in the definition of Retail, General,even if they sell some building materials.Also see Home Improvement Supply Store for smaller specialty stores. 13. Business Support Services. Establishments primarily within buildings, providing other businesses with services such as maintenance, repair and service,testing, rental,etc. Support services include, but are not limited to: a: Equipment repair services (except vehicle repair, see Vehicle Services); b. Commercial art and design(production); C. Computer-related services(rental, repair); d. Copying, quick printing, and blueprinting services (other than those defined as Printing and Publishing); e. Equipment rental businesses within buildings(rental yards are Storage Yards); f. Film processing laboratories; g. Heavy equipment repair services where repair occurs on the client site; h. Janitorial services; 17.32-11 Item D-64 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III,Chapter 17.32 • unprepared unpackaged food or foodstuffs of any kind. For the purposes of this Section, a mobile food vehicle shall also include any trailer or wagon equipped and used as described in this paragraph and pulled by a vehicle. 41. Mortuary/Funeral Home. A funeral home and parlor, where the deceased are prepared for burial or cremation and funeral services may be conducted.This use does not include Crematorium,which is a separate use classification. 42. Office, Accessory. An office that is incidental and accessory to another business or sales activity that is the primary use(part of the same tenant space or integrated development). The qualification criteria for this definition is that the floor area of the accessory office use shall not exceed 50 percent of the total net habitable or leasable floor area of the tenant space for a single-use development or the combined floor area of an integrated development for a mixed-use project. 43. Office, Business and Professional. This use listing includes offices of administrative businesses providing direct services to consumers (e.g., insurance companies, utility companies), government agency and service facilities (e.g., post office, civic center), professional offices (e.g., accounting, attorneys,public relations),and offices engaged in the production of intellectual property (e.g., advertising, architecture, computer programming). This use does not include medical offices (see Medical Services, General); temporary offices,or offices that are incidental and accessory to another business or sales activity that is the primary use (see Office, Accessory). Outdoor storage of materials is prohibited. • 44. Pawnshop. Any room, store, building, or other place in which the business of pawn brokering, or the business of lending money upon personal property, pawns, or pledges,or the business of purchasing articles from vendors or their assignees at prices agreed upon at or before the time of such purchase, is engaged in,carried on, or conducted. 45. Personal Services. Establishments providing nonmedical services as a primary use, including, but not limited to, barber and beauty shops (including permanent makeup), weight loss clinics, day spas, spiritualist reading or astrology forecasting, clothing rental, dry cleaning pickup stores with limited equipment, home electronics and small appliance repair, laundromats (self- service laundries),shoe repair shops,and tailors.These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided. This use classification does not include massage or tattoo establishments, which are separately classified herein. 46. Restaurant. A retail business selling food and beverages prepared and/or served on the site, for on- or off-premise consumption. Includes eating establishments where customers are served from a walk-up ordering counter for either on- or off premise consumption and establishments where most customers are served food at tables for on-premise consumption, Wu may- include ay include providing food for take-out.Also includes coffee houses and accessory cafeterias as part of office and industrial uses. Restaurants are divided into fearthree categories as follows: • 17.32-15 Item D-65 Article III,Chapter 17.32 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code a. Restaurant, No Liquor Service. Restaurants that do not serve liquor, including fast food establishments. b. Restaurant, Beer and Wine. Restaurants with liquor services limited to beer and wine for on-site consumption. May also include the brewing of beer as part of a brewpub or microbrewery. C. Restaurant, Full Liquor Service. Restaurants with a full range of liquor service, including beer, wine, and distilled spirits, all for on-site consumption. 47. Retail,Accessory.The retail sales of various products(including food service) in a store or similar facility that is located within a health care, hotel, office, or industrial complex. These uses include but are not limited to pharmacies, gift shops, and food service establishments within hospitals, and convenience stores and food service establishments within hotel, office, and industrial complexes. This use category also includes retail associated with industrial uses for the products sold, distributed, or manufactured on-site. Such retail area shall not exceed 25 percent of the total square footage of the tenant space of a single use development or the combined floor area of an integrated development in a mixed-use project. 48. Retail, General. Stores and shops selling single and multiple lines of merchandise. These stores and lines of merchandise include, but are not limited to, bakeries (all production in support of on-site sales), clothing and accessories, collectibles, department stores, drug and discount stores, dry goods, fabrics and sewing supplies, florists and houseplant stores (indoor sales, only; outdoor sales are plant nurseries and included in the definition of Garden Center/Plant Nursery), general stores, gift shops, hardware, hobby materials, musical instruments, parts and accessories, newsstands, pet supplies specialty shops, sporting goods and equipment, stationery, and variety stores. 49. Retail,Warehouse Club. Retail stores that emphasize the packaging and sale of products in large quantities or volumes, some at discounted prices. Sites and buildings are usually large and industrial in character. Patrons may be required to pay membership fees. 50. Secondhand Dealer.Any business where the primary or ancillary use includes buying, selling, trading, accepting for sale on consignment, accepting for auctioning,or auctioning secondhand tangible personal property such as"cash for gold".This use classification does not include a"coin dealer"or participants at gun shows or events, pawnshops or secondhand stores. 51. Shooting Range. An enclosed firing range with targets for rifle or handgun practice. . 52. Smoke Shop.An,e�,stablshmerrt that either d_ evotes_more,th.n.�5,percent,of its....... .... ... .. total floor area to smoking, drug, and/or tobacco paraphernalia or devotes more than a 2 foot by 4 foot(2 feet in depth maximum) section of shelf space for display for sale of smoking,drug, and/or tobacco paraphernalia. 17.32-16 Item D-66 Article III,Chapter 17.32 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code 6. Manufacturing, Medium. Activities typically include, but are not limited to, manufacturing, compounding of materials, processing, assembly, packaging, treatment or fabrication of materials and products which require frequent large container truck traffic or rail traffic, or the transport of heavy, bulky items. The new products are semi-finished to be a component for further manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly. These types of business establishments are customarily directed to inter-plant transfer or to order from industrial uses, rather than for direct sale to the domestic consumer. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, canned food; textile products; furniture and fixtures; converted paper and paper board products; plastic products made from purchased rubber,plastic, or resin;fabricated metal products made from sheet metal;electrical and electronic machinery,equipment,and supplies;and office, computing, and accounting machines. These activities may produce noise, odors, vibrations, illumination, or particulates that affect persons residing in or conducting business in the vicinity. Where 24-hour, on-site surveillance is necessary, a caretakers residence may be permitted when approved by a Conditional Use Permit. 6:7. Microbrewery. A small-scale brewery operation dedicated to the production of specialty beers and producing less than 15,000 barrels(465,000 U.S.gallons) per Year. Ancillary on-site tasting and/or retail sales of beers produced on-site for off-site consumption may be permitted when approved by a Conditional Use Permit. 7-.8. Printing and Publishing. Establishments engaged in printing by letterpress, lithography,gravure,screen,offset,or electrostatic(xerographic)copying,and • other establishments serving the printing trade including bookbinding, typesetting, engraving, photoengraving, and electrotyping. This use also includes establishments that publish newspapers, books, and periodicals, and establishments manufacturing business forms and binding devices. Does not include "quick printing„ services or desktop publishing which are included in Business Support Services. 8:9. Recycling Facility-Collection.A recycling facility used for the acceptance by donation, redemption, or purchase of recyclable materials from the public that does not occupy more than 500 square feet. This classification may include a mobile unit, kiosk-type units that may include permanent structures, and unattended containers placed for the donation of recyclable materials. Also includes so-called "reverse vending machines," an automated mechanical device that accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers including, but not limited to,aluminum cans,glass bottles, and plastic bottles,and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with value of not less than the container's redemption value as determined by the State. 8:10. Recycling Facility - Processing. A recycling facility located in a building or enclosed space and used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. Processing means the preparation of material for efficient shipment or- to an rend-user's specifications by such means as baling, bri uettin , compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning, and remanufacturing. Collection of recycling materials as the sole activity is included in the definition of Recycling Facility-Collection. • 17.32-20 Item D-67 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III,Chapter 17.36 Chapter 17.36 Development Standards by Base Zoning District Sections: Section 17.36.010 Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts...................17.36A Section 17.36.020 Development Standards for Mixed Use Zoning Districts................ 17.36-12 Section 17.36.030 Development Standards for Commercial&Office Zoning Districts..17.36-14 Section 17.36.040 Development Standards for Industrial Districts................................17.36-18 Section 17.36.050 Development Standards for Open Space Zoning Districts...............17.36-24 Section 17.36.010 Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this Section is to establish minimum development standards that are unique to development projects within Residential Zoning Districts. Development standards in this Section apply to all land designated on the Zoning Map within a Residential Zoning District. B. Residential Districts Described. As identified in Chapter 17.26 (Establishment of Zoning Districts),the city includes six Residential Zoning Districts: 1. Very Low(VL) 2. Low(L) 3. Low Medium(LM) 4. Medium (M) 5. Medium High(MH) 6. High(H) C. Residential Site Development Standards. General site development standards for Residential Zoning Districts are listed in Table 17.36.010-1 (Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts). These development standards supplement the development standards in Article IV (Site Development Provisions) that apply to all zoning districts(e.g., parking, signs, landscaping, lighting). 17.36-1 Item D-68 �P�cie GGG,Chaoer 17.36 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code ® TABLE 17.36.010-1 ®EV LOPN EM4,97kf0ARDS FOR RESIDEN'11 AL ZCMMG DISTREC S Development Standardl•.: ( I Zoning District VL: . . L. LM till MH.. ; H Lot Area(minimum) 20,000 sf 7.200 sf 5,000 sf 3 ac(1) 3 ac(1) 3 ac Lot Area(minimum net avg) 22,500 sf 8,000 sf 5,000 sf 3 ac(1) 3 ac 3 ac Lot Width(minimum) g0 ft(2) 65 ft(2) 50 ft(2) n/a n/a n/a Lot Width(comer lot) 100 ft 70 ft 50 ft n/a n/a n/a Lot Depth(minimum) 200 ft 100 ft 90 ft n/a n/a n/a Minimum Frontage 50 ft 40 ft 30 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft Minimum Frontage(flag lot) 30 ft 20 ft 20 ft 50 ft 50 ft 50 ft Allowed Density(dwelling units per acre) Minimum Density(3) n/a n/a 4 du/ac 8 du/ac 14 du/ac 24 du/ac Maximum Density 2 du/ac 4 du/ac 8 du/ac(4) 14 du/ac(4) 24 du/ac 30 du/ac Minimum Setback Front Yard(5) 42 ft(6) 37 ft(6) 32 ft(6) 37 ft(6) n/a n/a Comer Side Yard(5) 27 ft 27 ft 22 ft 27 ft n/a n/a Interior Side Yard(5) 10/15 ft 5/10 ft 5/10 ft 10 ft(7) n/a n/a Rear Yard(5) 60 ft 20 ft 15 ft 10 ft(7) n/a n/a ® At Interior Site Boundary (Dwelling/Accessory NR(6) 15/5(7) 15/5(7) 15/5(7) Building) Building Height(maxfmum in feet) Primary Buildings 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft(70) 40 ft(t0) 55 ft(10) 'of Coverage(mra tmum lot coverage with buildings as a percentage of the parcel or project) Lot Coverage 25% 1 40% 1 50% 1 50% 50% 50% Open St ace RegWrement 1rm-ntmum peroemage of open space per parcel or project) Private Open Space 300/150 sf 225/150 sf 150/100 sf 150/100 sf (Ground Floor/Upper Story) Open Space(Private and 40% 35% 35% 35% Common) Minimum Patio/Porch Depth Eft01) 6ft(11) 6 ft(11) 6 ft(11) 6 ft(11) 6 ft(11) Minimum Dweiling Unit Size Single-Family (attached and detached) 1,000 sf Multi-F@_Mily(13). Efficiency/Studio 550 sf Multi-Family(13) One Bedroom 650 sf ® 17.3 -2 !teal D-69 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article 111,Chapter 17.36 Multi-Family(13) Two Bedroom 800 sf Multi-Family(13) Three or More Bedrooms 950 sf Between buildings with no patio _ _ 30 ft 30 It 30 ft 30 ft or recessed patio Between patio fencetwall less _ _ 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft than 5 feet in height Between patio fencetwall more _ _ 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft than 5 feet in height Between balconies above patio fencetwall more than 5 feet in — — 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft height Between a patio fencetwall and _ _ 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft a building wall With common patio fencetwall — — 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft - N_ eFn Building to one-story detached garagelcarport or other 6 f05 ft 15 ft 15 15 accessory structure Building to wall or curb at 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft project entry Table Notes: (1) on existing lots of record,parcels less than 3 acres or less than the required minimum frontage may only be developed at the lowest end of the permitted density range. (2) Average width,which shall vary accordingly. VL-+/-10 feet L&LM-+/-5feet (3) t=xcluding land necessary for secondary streets and arterials and in hillside areas shall be dependent on the slope%apacity factor contained in Chapter 17.52(Hillside Development Standards). (4) Developing multifamily in the L.M district and single-family in the M district at the maximum density requires compliance with Standards for Higher Residential Densities as outlined in Subsection 17.36.01aD. (5) Setbacks are measured between the structure and curb face in front yards and corner side yard&Setbacks are measured between the structure and property line in rear yards and interior side yard& (6) Average setback,whkh shall vary+/-5 feet. I t (7) Add 10 feet if adjacent to VL,L,or LM district. (8) Applies to buildings two stories and taller in height.Add 10 more feet.for each story over two stories. (9) In hillside areas,heights shall be limited to 30 feet (10) Limit one story within 100 feet of VL or L district for multiple-family dwellings. 01) Free and clear of obstructions. (12) Senior citizen projects are exempted from this requirement. (13) To assure that smaller units are not concentrated in any one area or project,the following percentage limitations of the total number of units shall apply: 10%for efficiency/studio and 35%for one bedroom or up to 35% combined. Subject to a Conditional Use Permit,the Planning Commission may authorize a greater natio of el tciency or one-bedroom unils when a development exhibits innovative design qualities and a balanced mix of unit sizes and types. (14) "Front"is defined as the face of the building.or unit.with the major glass area and/or major recreation area and may,include access to that private recreation area. This access may or may not relate to the primary entrance to the building that faces the street or drive,therefore,some buildings may have more than one front. 17.36.3 Item D-70 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III,Chapter 17.36 • F. Other Miscellaneous Residential Development Standards. 1. Zero Lot Line. The dwelling unit may be placed on one interior side property line with a zero setback,and the dwelling unit setback on the other interior side property line shall be a minimum of ten feet (10'), excluding the connecting elements such as fences, walls, and trellises. Pools, decks, garden features, and other similar elements shall be permitted within the ten foot(10')setback area, provided, however, no structure, with the exception of fences or walls, shall be placed within easements required below.Where adjacent zero lot line dwellings are not constructed against a common lot line, the builder or developer must provide for a perpetual wall maintenance easement of five feet (5')in width along the adjacent lot and parallel with such wall. 2. Usable Yard Area. For single-family detached/semi-detached subdivisions, a minimum fifteen feet (15') of flat, usable rear yard area shall be provided between the house and top or toe of non-retained slope banks or to the retaining wall in the case of retained cut or fill per City grading standard drawings. However, in areas of hilly or sloped terrain where grading is being designed to minimize alteration to the natural land form, usable open space should be provided in the form of decks,patios,balconies,or some similar form of built structure designed to fit the natural topography rather than as graded level yard area. 3. Visitor Parking. For projects with private streets or driveways, visitor parking required by Chapter 17.64(Parking and Loading Standards)shall be provided in off-street visitor parking bays within one hundred fifty feet (150') of all dwelling units. Visitor parking shall be clearly delineated through proper signage. Signage may include, but is not limited to, pavement marking, freestanding signs designating the stalls as visitor parking,and directory signs guiding visitors to the visitor parking area. 4. Driveway DepthMidth. All lots within single-family detached and semi- detached residential developments shall have driveways designed to accommodate the parking of two (2) automobiles in a manner that does not obstruct sidewalks or streets. Driveways shall have a minimum depth of nineteen feet (19') and width of eighteen feet (18'). Drive approach shall be developed per City standards. 5. Amenities. To enhance the quality of life for multi-family development, additional amenities shall be required as follows: a. Storage Space. Each unit shall be provided with a minimum of one hundred twenty-five(125)cubic feet of exterior lockable storage space. The storage space shall be located outside of the dwelling at grade or floor level and easily accessible by the residents. The design of the exterior storage space shall be architecturally integrated and/or compatible to the dwellings. The individual storage space units can be located within the fully`enclosed garages designated for that dwelling unit. • 17.36-7 Item D-71 Article III,Chapter 17.36 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code b. Laundry Facility. Each unit shall be provided with a hookup for a washing machine and clothes dryer in the interior of the dwelling, or common laundry facilities shall be provided and equipped with washing machines and clothes dryers at a rate of one washing machine and clothes dryer per five (5) units. Common laundry facilities should be conveniently located for all residents within the complex. Common laundry facilities can be within freestanding buildings, attached to dwelling units,or within the recreation room.The design of the common laundry facilities shall be architecturally compatible to the dwellings. 6. Roofing Materials.All new and existing development within Residential Zoning Districts shall have roofing material made of tile, or the imitation thereof, but not including composition shingles. Other roofing materials such as metal, slate, or the imitation thereof, but not including composition shingles, may be approved by the approval authority if it is determined that the roof material enhances the building design. Any replacement of existing roofing materials shall be consistent with the existing material or upgraded to a higher quality roofing material.For example,a composition shingle roof can be replaced with composition shingles or can be upgraded to higher quality roofing material such as tile or slate. 6:7 Roof Mounted A/C Units Replacement of existing permitted roof mounted A/C units that are located on residential development may be permitted.All other proposed roof mounted A/C units shall be placed entirely out of public view. M. Slope Planting. Slope banks 5 feet or greater 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 groundcover for erosion control. Slope banks 5 feet or greater in vertical height an 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 square feet of slope area, one 1- gallon or larger size shrub for each 100 square feet of slope area, and appropriate groundcover. In addition,slope banks in excess of 8 feet vertical and of 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size per each 250 square feet 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. Maintenance by a Homeowners' Association may be required by the Planning Commission on a case-by-case basis. G. Special Streetscape. It is the intent of this Section to create streetscape standards for landscape,building,and parking setbacks that help to identify the function of streets and to improve the scenic quality of the community.Table 17.36.020-3 sets forth the minimum setbacks based on street classification in the General Plan Circulation Plan. These setbacks shall be required of all new developments that contain or abut any one of the street classifications listed in the table. Setbacks shall be measured from the face of the ultimate curb location. 17.36.8 Item D-72 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code ArHcle Ib,Chapter 17.42 TABLE 17.162.040-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES Minfittum Setbavk Distance , Accessory - - - frotrt Pro party Line o. Other Structures _ __ Maximum Rear Yard Lot Maximum Structure(Type) I � - _=-- 1-------- Primary - Coverages') .Height f=rmtyt I Rear , Side Street Side Yard Building Solid Roof Structure Not permitted 5 ft(s) 5 ft(2)(3)(4) Not permitted(5) (1)(2) 30%required yard area(8) 16 ft Open Roof Structure Not permitted 5 ft 5 ft(3) Not permitted (1)(2) n/a 18x8) 16 ft Water Features No minimum 3 ft 5 ft Not permitted No minimum n/a 16 ft Pools/spas Not permitted 5 ft(r) 5 ft(7) 5 ft(7) No minimum 2004 0 an aqUiFed � 5 ft Pool Accessories Not permitted 5 ft 5 ft Not permitted No minimum 3Feam�d AM ft ce Play Equipment Not permitted 5 ft 5 ft Not permitted No n/a n/a 3 minimum 0 Deck/Patio Not permitted 5 ft 5 ft Not permitted No 30%required yard n/a -!4minimum area00)Wa Outdoor Entertainment Not permitted 5 ft 5 ft No minimum(g) No n/a n/a Features minimum Temporary, Portable Not permitted 5 ft 5 ft Not permitted 11)12) a Shade Structures p p 30/a required yard area 10 ft Table Notes: (1) No minimum setback required.Accessory buildings may be attached to and have a common wall with the main building or,when located as required by this Chapter,may be connected to the main buildingby a breezeway. (2) Accessory buildings not exceeding 6 feet in height at the highest point may be built to the side and/or rear property line,provided that the accessory structure meets minimum building code requirements for distance between the accessory structure and the primary building. (3) The 5-foot side yard setback requirement for solid and open roof structures applies when the structure is located within the rear yard setback area.Otherwise,the some side yard setbacks as the primary structure apply(see Figure 17.42.040-2). (4) For reverse corner lots,the street side yard setback shall be the some as the front yard setback for the adjacent key lot. (5) Accessory structures with solid roofs that are less than 6 feet tall and 120 square feet in area can be located in the street side yard. (6) Trellis-type and open-roof structures are exempt from lot coverage calculations. (7) Measurement from water's edge.Related operating equipment(filters,pumps and heaters)not exceeding 6 feet in height can be located within the rear,side or street side yard setback. (8) Accessory structure shall not exceed the overall lot coverage limitation for the property(see Chapter 17.36). (9) If less:thon 6 feet In height no minimum setback Is required. If tatter than 6 feet in height not allowed in the street side yard area, I (10) Decks over 3 feet in height shall be counted toward lot coverage i 9 P.42�y Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article IV,Chapter 17.60 Chapter 17.60 Outdoor Sales, Storage, Display, and Seating Standards Sections: Section17.60.010 Purpose....................................................................................:........17.60-1 Section 17.60.020 Permit Requirements, Exemptions, and Liabilities.............................17.60-1 Section 17.60.030 Development,Operation,and Maintenance......................................17.60-2 Section 17.60.010 Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate permanent and temporary outdoor display, seating, and storage uses.The intent of these regulations is to encourage outdoor displays and activities that are compatible with associated and nearby uses and do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle circulation or create an unsightly appearance of unrestricted clutter. Section 17.60.020 Permit'Requirements, Exemptions, and Liabilities The following outdoor activities shall be subject to the permit requirements as listed below. A. Permanent Outdoor Display and Sales. If the display and sales are part of the primary use it is permitted by right, subject to the provisions of Section 17.60.030.B. (Standards for Outdoor Display and Sales). If not part of the primary use then permanent outdoor display and sales may be permitted with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit(CUP). B. Temporary Outdoor Display and Sale. Permitted in commercial districts with the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit(TUP) and subject to the provisions of Section 117.60.030.13(Standards for Outdoor Display and Sales). C. Permanent Outdoor Storage. Permanent outdoor storage is allowed in conjunction with the primary use if approved as part of the original planning entitlement request. New permanent outdoor storage requested in conjunction with an existing use or development shall require issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 17.16(Permits and Entitlements Decided by the Planning Director). D. Temporary Outdoor Storage.Temporary outdoor storage.shall require the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to and consistent with the requirements of Section 17.16.070(Temporary Use Permit).The uses and activities listed below shall be exempt from the requirement for a Temporary Use Permit. 1. Storage of construction materials and equipment as part of an active construction site, provided a valid Building Permit or Improvement Permit is in effect and the materials and equipment are stored on the construction site pursuant to approved permit(s). — 2: Emergency facilities,to-accommodate emergency public health and-•safety• �- needs and activities. 17.60.1 Item D-74 Article IV,Chapter 17.60 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code E. Outdoor Dining Areas. If not part of the original development permit for the principal use, outdoor seating may be permitted in all zoning districts except for residential zoning districts, subject to approval of an Conditional Use Permit as established in Section 17.16.120 (Conditional Use Permit) and any other applicable entitlements (e.g., Minor Design Review). In all cases, permanent outdoor seating shall be consistent with the development standards of this Chapter. 1. Required Findings for Approval of Outdoor Seating.The designated approving authority may issue a Conditional Use Permit (Section 17.16.120) if the proposed outdoor seating: a. Allows for a continuous pedestrian path of travel of at least four feet(4') in width and would not obstruct fire, pedestrian,and wheelchair access. b. Does not unduly interfere with pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk. C. Does not unduly interfere with access of public employees and utility workers to meters, fire hydrants, or other objects (street hardware) in the right-of-way. d. Allows for unobstructed view of necessary authorized traffic devices. Section 17.60.030 Development, Operation, and Maintenance A. General Development Standards for All Activities. The development standards listed below apply to all outdoor display, sales, and storage activities. 1. Location. Outdoor activities may be located within the public right-of-way, in required parking spaces or in designed vehicle drive aisles, or within required landscape planter areas only where permitted with the issuance of an Encroachment Permit,or in accordance with the requirements of a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.16.120 (Conditional Use Permit) or a Temporary Use Permit, pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.16.070 (Temporary Use Permit). Outdoor activities shall occupy a fixed, specifically approved location that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation and does not encroach upon required setbacks, public rights-of-way, driveways, emergency vehicle/fire access lanes, landscaped areas, parking spaces, pedestrian walkways or pathways, bicycle lanes, seating,enhanced pedestrian amenities, such as trash receptacles and drinking fountains,or any other requirement listed in the Building Code. 2. Hours of Operation. Except as otherwise provided, hours of operation for outdoor activities shall be consistent with those for the corresponding primary use. 3. Noise.Any noise generated by the outdoor activity shall be consistent with the City's Noise Ordinance. 4. Signs. No additional business identification or advertising signs for the outdoor activity may be permitted above the maximum allowable sign area for the corresponding primary use as established in Chapter 17.74(Sign Regulations ® 17.60-2 Item D-75 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article IV,Chapter 17.60 for Private Property),except when the outdoor activity is the primary use(e.g., Christmas tree lot). 5. Maintenance. Outdoor activity areas shall be kept free of garbage and other debris, and shall not encroach into required sidewalk clearance areas as follows:all outdoor activity areas shall leave a minimum horizontal clear space of six feet (6') or such greater amount of'clear space as the Public Works Director finds necessary to protect and enhance pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the sidewalk area. B. Standards for Outdoor Display and Sales. The following development standards shall apply to all permanent and temporary outdoor display and sales activities: 1. Associated with the Primary Use.All outdoor display and sales activities shall be associated with the primary use of the property. Only those goods and services associated with the primary use may be stored,sold,or displayed.All outdoor display and sales activities that are independent of the primary use shall be considered their own primary use and regulated as such. 2. Maximum Area. Unless otherwise authorized by a Conditional Use Permit,the area used for permanent outdoor display and sales of materials shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of the corresponding commercial building. Vehicle and equipment sales and rentals (e.g., automobile, boat, RV, construction equipment) are exempt from this requirement,provided storage and display is limited to vehicles offered for sale or rental only and all other development code requirements are satisfied. I 3. The aggregate display area shall not exceed twenty-five percent(25%)of the linear frontage of the store front or six(6)linear feet,whichever is greater and items may not project more than four feet(4')from the store front. 4. Height Limit. Displayed outdoor sales,other than plant materials for sale(e.g., Christmas trees, nursery trees)shall not exceed a height of six feet(6')above finished grade,unless a greater height is allowed through Use Permit approval. 5. No item,or any portion thereof,shall be displayed on public property;provided, however, items may be displayed within the public right-of-way if an encroachment permit has first been procured from the City. 6. Items shall be displayed only during the hours that the business conducted inside the building on the premises is open for business. 7. No item shall be displayed in a manner that causes a safety hazard; obstructs the entrance to any building; interferes with,or impedes the flow of,pedestrian or vehicle traffic;obstructs in part or in whole an emergency vehicletfire access lane; is unsightly or creates any other condition that is detrimental to the appearance of the premises or any surrounding property; or in any other manner is detrimental to the public health,safety,or welfare or causes a public nuisance. 17.60.3 Item D-76 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article IV,Chapter 17.82 • Chapter 17.82 Water Efficient Landscaping Sections: Section 17.82.010 Purpose and Intent............................................................................17.82-1 Section 17.82.020 Applicability.......................................................................................17.82-1 Section 17.82.030 Exceptions ........................................................................................17.82-1 Section 17.82.040 Development of a Water Budget.......................................................17.82-2 Section 17.82.050 Landscape Design Guidelines...........................................................17.82-3 Section 17.82.060 Soil and Grading Requirements.........................................................17.82-4 Section 17.82.070 Implementation..................................................................................17.82-5 Section 17.82.080 Compliance/Enforcement..................................................................17.82-7 Section 17.82.090 Recycled Water.................................................................................17.82-7 Section 17.82.100 Stormwater Management..................................................................17.82-8 Section 17.82.010 Purpose and Intent This Chapter implements the model ordinance adopted by the State of California pursuant to Government Code§65595 to require the efficient use of water resources. Section 17.82.020 Applicability A This Chapter shall apply to the following: 1. New construction and rehabilitated landscapes for public agency projects and private development projects with a total landscape area equal to or greater than twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet requiring a building permit, plan • check,or design review. 16. New construction and rehabilitated landscapes which are developer-installed residential projects with a total landscape area equal to or greater than twenty- five hundred (2,500) square feet requiring a building permit, plan check, or design review. 17. New construction projects which are homeowner-installed residential projects with a total landscape area equal to or greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet requiring a Building Permit, Plan Check, or Design Review. Section 17.82.030 Exceptions A. This Chapter does not apply to: 1. Registered local, state, or federal historical sites. 18. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system. .19. , Mined-land reclamation projects that do not require a. permanent:.irrigation system. 20. Botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public. • 17.82-1 Item D-77 Article IV,Chapter 17.82 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.82.040 Development of a Water Budget A. Intent. In order to conserve water, applicable projects shall develop a water budget. The water budget is based on the Maximum Applied Water Allowance(MAWA),which is a calculation of the maximum amount of water allowed to be used within the landscape area, and the Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU), which is the actual amount of water to be used within the landscape area.The ETWU cannot exceed the MAWA. B. Establishing a Water Budget. 1. Maximum Applied Water Allowance. A landscape's maximum applied water allowance shall be calculated using the following formula: MAWA=(ETo)(0.627)(LA)[(0.627)+(.3 x SLA)] Where: MAWA= Maximum Applied Water Allowance ETo=Evapotranspiration Rate 0.7=Evapotranspiration(ET)Adjustment Factor LA=Landscape Area 0.62=Conversion factor(to gallons) SLA Special Landscape Area 21. Estimated Total Water Use.A landscape's Estimated Total Water Use shall be calculated using the following formula: ETWU=(ETo)(0.62)I PF x�+SLA l 0.71 J Where: ETWU=Estimated Total Water Use ETo=Evapotranspiration Rate 0.62=Conversion factor(to gallons) PF= Plant Factor HA=Hydrozone area(square feet) 0.71 =Irrigation efficiency SLA=Special Landscape Area(square feet) The evapotranspiration rate(ETo)for both calculations shall be consistent..The evapotranspiration rate(ETo)Will be derived from current reference data,such as from the Califomia Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) or other equivalent data, as determined by the Planning Director. 17.82-2 Item D-78 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article V, Chapter 17.104 Chapter 1.7.104 Temporary Uses Sections: Section 17.104.010 Purpose..........................................................................................17.104-1 Section 17.104.020 Permit Requirements and Exemptions............................................17.104-1 Section 17.104.030 General Development Standards for Temporary Uses....................17.104-2 Section 17.104.040 Standards for Specific Temporary Uses..........................................17.104-3 Section 17.104.010 Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to establish development standards for temporary activities and land uses to ensure the overall health,safety,and general welfare of the community is maintained. Section 17.104.020 Permit Requirements and Exemptions Uses of property (including land, buildings, and structures) and activities that are temporary in nature shall comply with the permit requirements described below.The process for application for and review and issuance of a Temporary Use Permit shall be as described in Section 17.16.070 (Temporary Use Permit). A Temporary Use Permit Required. The following temporary activities and uses may be allowed, subject to the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit prior to the commencement of the activity or use and subject to the requirements within this Section. ® 1. Construction yards, storage sheds, and construction offices (off-site) in conjunction with an approved construction project, where the yard is located on a site different from the site of the approved construction project. 2. Entertainment and assembly events, including carnivals, circuses, concerts, fairs, festivals, food events, fundraisers, haunted houses, outdoor entertainment/sporting events, and similar events designed to attract large crowds and that are held either on private or public property when not otherwise part of or consistent with a permitted use (e.g., race at a raceway). 3. Farmers markets, as defined in this Title, held on public or private property. 4. Swap meets, as defined in this Chapter, including flea markets, rummage sales, and similar events held on public or private property. 5. Seasonal sales as defined in this Chapter (e.g., Halloween, Christmas), including temporary residence/security trailers. 6. Temporary sales offices as defined in this Title. 7. Fruit and vegetable stands*(related to on-site business.' 8. Outdoor display of merchandise as accessory to current on-site business. 17.1041 Item D-79 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article V,Chapter 17.104 Standards for height, off-street parking, setbacks,and other structure and property development standard that apply to the category of use or the zoning district of the subject parcel shall apply to all temporary activities. Section 17.104.040 Standards for Specific Temporary Uses The following standards shall apply to the specific temporary uses described below.. A. Temporary Office Modules. 1. A master plan for development of permanent buildings shall be submitted in conjunction with such request 2. The design of the office modules shall have a look of permanence,as much as practicable. This shall include such actions as screening temporary foundations, screening utility equipment,and using overhangs,walkways,and stepped roofs to mitigate the temporary appearance. 3. The approval of temporary office modules shall require necessary street improvements,grading,drainage facilities,and landscaping. 9. GWtd99F FW.Featien uses. DiF86 eF GB. Parking Lot and Sidewalk Sales. Parking lot and sidewalk sales may be permitted on private property in the commercial/retail areas of the city, including retail/wholesale businesses located in industrial areas, in connection with current on-site businesses, subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit as provided in Section 17.16.070 (Temporary Use Permits)and the following criteria: 1. Each sale is limited to a minimum of three (3) consecutive days, with a maximum of nineteen (19) days per calendar year. unless authorized by a Conditional Use Permit.. 2. No sale for any single business or any other businesses located on the same lot-or'parcel, or within a shopping center, shall be permitted within thirtyJ30r - days of another sale. 17.1043 Item D-80 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article VII,Chapter 17.122 • Chapter 17.122 Design Provisions by Development Type Sections. Section 17.122.010 Residential Development................................................................17.122-1 Section 17.122.020 Hillside Development......................................................................17.122-9 Section 17.122.030 Commercial, Office,and Industrial Development...........................17.122-32 Section 17.122.040 Foothill Boulevard.........................................................................17.122-35 Section 17.122.050 Haven Avenue..............................................................................17.122-53 Section 17.122.060 Signs.............................................................................................17.122-58 Section 17.122.010 Residential Development The design standards and guidelines contained in this Section are supplemental to Chapter 17.120(General Design Provisions). A. Single-Family Home Designs. Placement of houses in single-family subdivisions is an important element in creating a functional, quality living environment.Single-family residential development should promote an attractive streetscape through architectural and site planning design elements that create variety and interest Housing tracts characterized by repetitious street scenes of nearly identical two-story houses built at the minimum setback lines are not desirable. Generally, it requires the use of a combination of design concept solutions to achieve the goal of creating varied, interesting, and attractive streetscapes. 1. Standards. • a. At least twenty-five percent(25%)of all single-family detached units in any single-family residential development in a Residential Development District consisting of four(4)or more units should be single-story units. The number of single-story units may be reduced on a case-by-case basis when needed to serve the purposes of the Development Code and when justified by such considerations as location, lot size, and topography. b. Provide extra-deep setbacks for two-story houses on corner lots. C. Provide larger side yard setback (e.g., ten to twelve feet (10-12') minimum) on garage side of lot to allow vehicular access to the rear yard. d. Locate driveways as far as possible from intersections. e. Substantially vary front yard setbacks. f. Vary garage treatments such as detached and semi-detached,side and rear entries, etc. g. On flag lots, use twelve-foot(12')width for that portion of the driveway providing access to the garage to minimize concrete and maximize landscaping potential. • 17.122-1 Item D-81 Article VII,Chapter 17.122 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code shall be designated as common open space rather than private open space. A Fuel modification areas shall also incorporate soil erosion and sediment control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion. C. The Fire Chief mayrequire brush,vegetation, or debris to be removed and cleaned on each side of every roadway and access drive in accordance with the Municipal Code and Fire District. codes and standards,and may enter upon private property to do so.This Section shall not apply to single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or cultivated ground cover such as green grass,ivy,succulents,or similar plants used as ground covers, provided they conform to Fire District codes and standards. As used in this Section, "roadway" means that portion of a highway or private street improved or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. d. If the Fire Chief determines in any specific case that difficult terrain, danger of erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation undesirable or impractical, he may suspend enforcement thereof and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this article. e. Restrict structures and facilities from geologically hazardous areas. f. Require special construction features in the design of structures where site investigations confirm potential geologic hazards. g. The Friant Escondido and Ramona/Arlington soil associations are not suitable for on-site wastewater disposal. Development not on public sewers within areas generally defined as being either of these associations shall be permitted only after site-specific investigations have been conducted that demonstrate the soils are suitable and the disposal of wastewater will not degrade the subsurface water quality. h. The Tujunga-Delhi soil association may have soil-bearing capabilities that could limit some development. Structures proposed on this soil type should be permitted only after a site-specific investigation has been performed that indicates the soils can adequately support the weight of the structure. i. For all development within the Alquist-Priolo or City-adopted "Special Study Zone,"a statement shall be included on every deed,for each lot or parcel, which informs the prospective owner of the potential for seismic activity and the potential hazard. Section 17.122.030 Commercial,ice, and InduStrie f Dev�opinent 17.122-32 Item D-82 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article VII,Chapter 17.122 ® The majority of design standards and guidelines for commercial, office, and industrial development are provided in Chapter 17.120(General Design Provisions).This Section contains only those provisions that are unique to commercial, office, and/or industrial development. A. Special Site Design Provisions. 1. Standards. a. Provide employee break areas for office and industrial projects, and provide plazas where employees can rest and eat lunch, preferably away from public entrances to buildings, loading areas, or other high- traffic areas. Provide tables and/or benches, and shade trees and/or shade structures. Break areas shall be designed and sized to comfortably accommodate fumiture and amenities, should have a minimum size of five hundred(500)square feet and have seating for at least ten percent(10%)of the anticipated workforce. b. Screen drive-through lanes from public view by orienting the building and a combination of landscaping, bearing, and low screen walls. C. For shopping centers, vending machines and newspaper racks are to be recessed into the building facade. d. Completely screen long-term shopping cart storage. 2. Guidelines. • a. For commercial projects, give special attention to creating pedestrian scale and an inviting place for pedestrians to shop. b. Site amenities, such as walls, hardscape, street furniture, trash enclosures, lighting, and monument signs, should be designed as part of the total architectural package for the project. C. Integrate signs into the architectural program. B. Parking Areas.The following standards and guidelines apply: 1. Standards. a. Screen parking areas from public view with mounding,landscaping,low walls, grade differentials, and building orientation. b. For parking areas, include one(1)tree for every three(3)parking stalls for shade. 2. Guidelines. a. Distribute parking evenly throughout a site instead of concentrating all in one large parking lot. is 17.122-33 Item D-83 Article VII,Chapter 17.122 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code b. Consider the types of users desired and plan the project accordingly rather than trying to ma)amize building floor area. C. Parking areas should not be the dominant element in the overall design of a project and should be designed to minimize visual disruption. . The design of parking areas should also minimize auto noise, light and glare,and ambient air temperature.This can be accomplished through the use of sound walls, general location, use of well-designed lights, and landscaping throughout the parking lot. 0 pement 0 D-C. Pedestrian Orientation. 1. Guidelines. a. Colonnades or loggias and other covered walkways or structures that provide shade to pedestrian spaces shall be utilized whenever possible. b. At street level, the use of building materials and building details that relate to human activity shall be required where appropriate. C. Convenient pedestrian circulation shall be provided throughout all projects to conned public streets, parking areas, and public transit facilities with buildings and pedestrian open spaces. d. Open spaces shall be integrated with pedestrian walks and defined by landscaping and other elements to create a sense of place. e. Where possible, open spaces shall be accessible to the public. f. Street Furniture. Benches, light standards, kiosks, drinking fountains, trash receptacles,and other street furniture in on-site open spaces shall be designed in a coordinated fashion to enhance the appearance and function of the site and open space. g. Pedestrian areas shall be highly visible and well lit. D. Special Architectural Provisions. 1. Standards. 17.122-34 Item D-84