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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
7:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chair Dopp
Vice Chair Williams
Commissioner Morales
Commissioner Boling
Commissioner Daniels
B. Public Communications
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Planning/Historic Preservation
Commission (“Planning Commission”) on any Consent Calendar item or any item not listed on the
agenda that is within the Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction. The Planning Commission may not
discuss any issue not included on the agenda but may set the matter for discussion during a subsequent
meeting.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2022. (No meeting on
November 23rd.)
D. Public Hearings
D1. DESIGN REVIEW – WOOD PARTNERS - A request to allow a mixed-use development comprising of
328 apartment units and 7,650 square-feet of commercial space within the Corridor 2 (CO2) zone,
located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue. APNs: 1090-601-04, -07,
-08, -20 and -21 (DRC2022-00054). The project is statutorily exempt from environmental review
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
D2. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW – PETE VOLBEDA – A request to construct a 3,999 square foot single-
family residence with two separate attached garages totaling 901 square feet on a vacant property of
12,044 square feet (0.28-acre) within the Low (L) Residential Zone and Hillside Overlay located on the
north side of Camino Predera – APN: 0207-641-12. The project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
(DRC2021-00297).
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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.
D3. Consideration of a Recommendation to the City Council to Amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Make Various Technical Text Amendments, Amend the Current
General Plan Land Map with Various Technical Amendments, Amend the Current Zoning Map with
Various Technical Amendments, and Adopt an Addendum to the General Plan EIR (SCH No.
2021050261). This Item Will Be Forwarded to the City Council for Final Action. The City has Prepared
an Addendum to the Certified EIR for the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan for the Project.
E. Director Announcements
F. Commission Announcements
G. Adjournment
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your
position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson
may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the
audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
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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.
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Elizabeth.Thornhill@cityofrc.us by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Written comments will be
distributed to the Commissioners and included in the record.
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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 available at www.CityofRC.us.
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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 $3,365 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees
are established and governed by the City Council).
Please turn off all cell phones while meeting is in session.
Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports, and minutes can be found at
www.CityofRC.us.
I, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee,
hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday,
December 8, 2022, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at
10500 Civic Center Drive.
Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission Agenda
December 13, 2022
DRAFT MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on
December 13, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Chair Dopp 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Planning Commission present: Chair Dopp, Commissioner Morales, Commissioner Boling.
Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels.
Staff Present: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Brian
Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Sean McPherson, Acting Principal Planner; Tabe van der Zwaag,
Associate Planner, David Eoff, Senior Planner; Darleen Cervera, Executive Assistant II.
B. Public Communications
Chair Dopp opened public communications and hearing no one, closed public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of November 9th, 2022.
Motion to adopt the minutes by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Morales; Motion carried
unanimously 3-0. Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels.
D. Public Hearings
D1. DESIGN REVIEW – WOOD PARTNERS - A request to allow a mixed-use development
comprising of 328 apartment units and 7,650 square-feet of commercial space within the
Corridor 2 (CO2) zone, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda
Avenue. APNs: 1090-601-04, -07, -08, -20 and -21 (DRC2022-00054). The project is statutorily
exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
Chair Dopp announced the Applicant has requested to reschedule this item to be heard at a future date.
Chair Dopp opened public hearing. No comments were made. Chair Dopp closed public hearing.
D2. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW – PETE VOLBEDA – A request to construct a 3,999 square foot
single-family residence with two separate attached garages totaling 901 square feet on a vacant
property of 12,044 square feet (0.28-acre) within the Low (L) Residential Zone and Hillside
Overlay located on the north side of Camino Predera – APN: 0207-641-12. The project qualifies
as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures (DRC2021-00297).
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Draft
Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and
presentation (copy on file).
Pete Volbeda, Applicant, was available for answer questions from Commissioners.
Chair Dopp opened public hearing.
Renee Massey, Resident, expressed she is pleased with the project. It will fit into the neighborhood nicely
and just north of the project, they will be able to share the great and beautiful view of the valley.
Chair Dopp closed public hearing.
Commissioner Morales expressed it’s a nice home and well design. Commend them on working well with
the neighbors. He is especially glad all the neighbors are happy with it too.
Commissioner Boling thanked the applicant and architect for providing a design and layout that assimilates
well to go with the Red Hill community.
Chair Dopp asked for motion to adopt Resolution 22-31 approving Hillside Design Review DRC2021-00297.
Motion by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Morales; Motion carried unanimously 3-0.
Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels.
D3. Consideration of a Recommendation to the City Council to Amend Title 17 (Development Code) of
the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Make Various Technical Text Amendments, Amend the
Current General Plan Land Map with Various Technical Amendments, Amend the Current Zoning
Map with Various Technical Amendments, and Adopt an Addendum to the General Plan EIR (SCH
No. 2021050261). This Item Will Be Forwarded to the City Council for Final Action. The City has
Prepared an Addendum to the Certified EIR for the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan for
the Project.
David Eoff, Senior Planner and Sean McPherson, Acting Principal Planner, presented Commissioners
with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file).
Chair Dopp opened public hearing. No comments were made. Chair Dopp closed public hearing.
Commissioner Boling thanked staff for bringing this forward for consideration. With comprehensive update
of the Development Code there is always small tweaks, recommendations as new needs are identified. He
looks forward to seeing future amendments as the law changes.
Commissioner Morales expressed it is great that staff is working toward and continues to improve and also
makes it clear to developers.
Chair Dopp stated he appreciates staff keeping up with the trends. It’s something that has to be done in the
course of time.
Chair Dopp asked for motion to adopt Resolution 22-30. Motion by Commissioner Boling; second by
Commissioner Morales; Motion carried unanimously 3-0. Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner
Daniels.
HPC/PC MINUTES –December 13, 2022
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Draft
E. Director Announcements
Jennifer Nakamura thanked all Planning Commissioners for their hard work this year and wished
them a Happy Holiday!
F. Commission Announcements
Commissioner Boling thanked staff for their very hard work. Great developments have happened
throughout the city. He wishes everyone a Happy Holiday.
Chair Dopp wished
G. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Boling, second by Commissioner Morales to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday,
January 10, 2023. Hearing no objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Elizabeth Thornhill
Executive Assistant, Planning Department
Approved:
INITIATED BY: Vincent Acuna, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW – WOOD PARTNERS - A request to allow a mixed-use
development comprising of 328 apartment units and 7,650 square-feet of
commercial space within the Corridor 2 (CO2) zone, located at the northwest
corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue. APNs: 1090-601-04, -07,
-08, -20 and -21 (DRC2022-00054). The project is statutorily exempt from
environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue this item to a date not certain. The
applicant has formally requested to reschedule this item to be heard at a future Planning
Commission hearing (see attached PC continuance letter dated November 30, 2022).
Exhibit A – Alta Etiwanda Continuance Letter
DATE: December 13, 2022
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Matt Marquez, Director of Planning and Economic Development
November 30, 2022
Planning Commission
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Re: DRC2022-00054 (Alta Etiwanda) – Planning Commission – Continuance Letter
Dear Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission:
For our Alta Etiwanda Mixed-Use project (DRC2022-00054), please use this letter as our formal request
for a Planning Commission continuance to a date uncertain due to recent changes in the capital markets.
We would also like to clarify that we do not consider this continuance (December 13th 2022) or the
previous continuance (November 9th 2022) to be “hearings” as outlined in SB330.
We are diligently trying to determine a path forward and hope to present this project in the near future.
Sincerely,
Joe Gambill
Wood Partners
Exhibit A
SUBJECT: HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW – PETE VOLBEDA – A request to construct a
3,999 square foot single-family residence with two separate attached garages
totaling 901 square feet on a vacant property of 12,044 square feet (0.28-acre)
within the Low (L) Residential Zone and Hillside Overlay located on the north
side of Camino Predera – APN: 0207-641-12. The project qualifies as a Class
3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures (DRC2021-00297).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 22-31 approving the proposed
single-family residence on the vacant parcel of land on the north side of Camino Predera, subject
to the attached Conditions of Approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff notes that the subject project was deemed complete in September, 2022. As such, this
project is not eligible to utilize the optional standards or any other regulations established by
Ordinance 1012 which amended and incorporated certain hillside development standards and
procedures within the newly established Camino Predera Overlay. Ordinance 1012 was adopted
by the City Council on November 16, 2022 and becomes effective December 16, 2022.
The subject item is a request to construct a 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two
separate attached garages totaling 901 square feet on a vacant property of 12,044 square feet
(0.28-acre). The project site is situated within the Low (L) residential Zone and Hillside Overlay
located on the north side of Camino Predera. The project requires Planning Commission review
due to the grading design including over 5 feet of cut or fill pursuant to Section 17.122.020.G.1.i
of the Development Code. The additional grading is reasonable and necessary due to the slope
of the existing lot and to lower the overall profile of the structure.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
The 12,044-square-foot project site is located on the north side of Camino Predera and is currently
vacant. The property’s dimensions are approximately 82 feet in width along the north property
line, 92 feet along the south property line, and 138 feet along the east and west property lines.
The downslope lot has an elevation of 1,345 feet as measured at the north property line and 1,317
feet at the curb face on Camino Predera, for a total grade change of 28 feet. The street
improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) have been installed along Camino Predera, except for
the street trees and parkway landscaping.
DATE: December 13, 2022
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Matt Marquez, Director of Planning and Economic Development
INITIATED BY: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
HDR DRC2021-00297 – PETE VOLBEDA
December 13, 2022
Page 2
The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Land Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
North Single-Family Residences Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
South Vacant land Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
East Single-Family Residence Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
West Single-Family Residence Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
ANALYSIS:
Project Overview: The applicant proposes constructing a 3,999-square-foot single-family
residence with two attached garages totaling 901 square feet.
Architecture: The proposed residence has a modern architectural design theme, which includes
a flat roof, stucco finish, metal facia, glass railings, and a glass and metal garage door. The
residence was designed in compliance with the Hillside Design Guidelines (Section
17.122.020.D.2), including stepping the building pads to follow the existing slope/terrain of the
subject property and the use of a flat roof to limit the overall height and profile. The building mass
is broken up through the use of multiple wall plane changes and the incorporation of a deck on
the front elevation. The residence will be painted earth-tone colors, as recommended in the
Hillside Design Guidelines, and will be in keeping with the existing residences along Camino
Predera, which include a variety of architectural styles and themes.
The front entrance of the house is on the second level and is accessed by an exterior stairway.
The driveway has a maximum slope of 10 percent which leads to a two-car head-in garage and
a one-car side entrance garage. Hillside Development Standard 17.122.020.C.1.d. states that
driveways with grades up to 20 percent are permitted when they are aligned with the natural
contours of the lot and are necessary to achieve site design goals
Development Code Compliance: The project complies with the requirements of the Low (L)
Residential Zone. The required development standards are as follows:
Proposed Project Development Code Compliant?
Building Height 22 Feet 30 Feet YES
Front Setback 38 Feet 37 feet (+/- 5 feet) YES
Side Setbacks 5/10 Feet 5/10 Feet YES
Rear Setback 76 feet 20 Feet YES
Excavation 8.3 Feet 5 Feet NO*
Retaining Wall 4 Feet 4 Feet YES
Street Facing Garage 1 Two Car N/A YES
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
HDR DRC2021-00297 – PETE VOLBEDA
December 13, 2022
Page 3
Lot Coverage 35.3 Percent 40 Percent YES
House Square Feet 3,999 Square Feet Lot Coverage YES
Garage Square Feet 901 Square Feet Lot Coverage YES
Deck SF 500 Square Feet Lot Coverage YES
*Pursuant to Section 17.122.020.G.1.i of the Development Code, cut or fill over 5 feet requires Planning
Commission Approval
Grading and Site Planning: The proposed grading requires a cut of 2,046 cubic yards and 5 cubic
yards of fill. The large amount of cut is required to lower the overall profile of the house as seen
from the street and from the properties to the north. The foundation of the residence is stepped
with the grade, with the upper pad at an elevation of 1,331 feet and the lower pad at an elevation
of 1,318, in conformance with Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.a to terrace the building to
follow the slope.
Retaining walls are proposed to be below the 4-foot height limit for hillside lots and are necessary
to construct the driveway, the foundation of the house, and along the side property lines. Hillside
Development Section 17.122.020.G.1.J.ii permits up to 4-foot-high retaining walls upslope from
the residence.
The proposed landscaping is designed to comply with Hillside Development Section
17.122.020.F, including the use of drought-tolerant landscaping to protect slopes from erosion
and the planting of shrubs to soften the views of the downslope elevations. The proposed
landscaping also complies with the front yard landscape requirements, including reducing
hardscape to less than 50 percent of the front yard area.
Hillside Overlay Compliance: The project complies with the intent of the Hillside Overlay, which
seeks to facilitate the appropriate development of hillside areas. The project site is an upslope lot
with an elevation change of approximately 28 feet from the north to south property lines. To lower
the overall height and profile of the residence, up to 8.3 feet of cut is required. Cut or fill over 5
feet requires Planning Commission review and approval. The proposed design does not require
any Variances or Minor Exceptions to allow for deviations from the technical requirements of the
Development Code, and the overall size of the residence is in keeping with the more recent
residences constructed along Camino Predera.
Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.e requires that residences in the Hillside Overlay be
designed to fit within a 30-foot-high building envelope. The applicant has provided two north-south
and two east-west cross-sections with building envelopes demonstrating compliance with the 30-
foot height requirement.
The applicant has designed the residence to be sensitive to the potential for view obstructions as
seen from Camino Predera and the existing properties to the north, despite the fact that the
Development Code does not include a view preservation ordinance. The residence has a
maximum height of 22 feet above the adjacent finished grade.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
HDR DRC2021-00297 – PETE VOLBEDA
December 13, 2022
Page 4
Landscaping: The proposed landscaping is designed to comply with Hillside Development Section
17.122.020.F., including the use of drought-tolerant landscaping to protect slopes from erosion
and planting shrubs to soften the views of the downslope elevations. The project is not within the
High Fire Hazard Zone or a wildland-urban interface area. The proposed landscaping also
complies with the front yard landscape requirements, including reducing hardscape to less than
50 percent of the front yard area.
Design Review Committee: The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on
October 18, 2022. Two members of the public were in attendance and were complementary to
the proposed design. The Committee recommended that the project be forwarded to the Planning
Commission for final review and approval as presented.
Public Art: Residential development of 3 or fewer units is exempt from Chapter 17.124 (Design
Provisions for Public Art).
Environmental Assessment: The Planning and Economic Development Department Staff has
determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a
Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, which permits the construction
of a single-family residence in a residential zone. The project is for the construction of a single-
family residence in a residential zone and there is no substantial evidence that the project may
have a significant effect on the environment.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
The proposed single-family residence will meet the City Council's core values of providing and
nurturing a high quality of life for all, promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for
all, building and preserving a family-oriented atmosphere, and relentless pursuit of improvement.
The proposed project provides a well-designed single-family residence that will complement the
existing development in the surrounding area.
CORRESPONDENCE:
This item was advertised as a public hearing with a regular legal advertisement in the Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property
owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A - Site Location Aerial
Exhibit B - Complete Set of plans
Exhibit C - Design Review Comments and Minutes Dated October 18, 2022
Exhibit D - Draft Resolution of Approval
Exhibit E - Conditions of Approval
Exhibit F - Statement of Agreement
Exhibit A
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APN: 0207-641-12 Address: 14315 HARVESTVALLEY AVE, CORONA, CA
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
October 18, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner
HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2021-00297 – PETE VOLBEDA – A request to construct a
3,999 square foot single-family residence with two separate attached garages totaling 901
square feet on a vacant property of 12,044 square feet (0.28-acre) within the Low (L) zoning
area and the Hillside Overlay District located on the north side of Camino Predera – APN: 0207-
641-12. The project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section
15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Site Characteristics: The 12,044-square-foot vacant project site is located on the north side of
Camino Predera. The property’s dimensions are approximately 82 feet in width along the north
property line, 92 feet along the south property line, and 138 feet along the east and west
property lines. The downslope lot has an elevation of 1,345 feet as measured at the north
property line and 1,317 feet at the curb face on Camino Predera, for a total grade change of 28
feet. The street improvements have been installed along Camino Predera, except for street
trees and parkway landscaping.
The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Land Traditional Neighborhood Low (L)
North Single-Family Residences Traditional Neighborhood Low (L)
South Vacant land Traditional Neighborhood Low (L)
East Single-Family Residence Traditional Neighborhood Low (L)
West Single-Family Residence Traditional Neighborhood Low (L)
Project Overview: The applicant proposes constructing a 3,999 square foot single-family
residence with two attached garages totaling 901 square feet.
Architecture: The proposed residence has a modern architectural design theme, which includes
a flat roof, stucco finish, metal facia, glass railings, and a glass and metal garage door. The
residence was designed in compliance with the Hillside Design Guidelines (Section
17.122.020.D.2), including stepping the building pads to follow the existing slope/terrain of the
subject property and the use of a flat roof to limit the overall height and profile. The building
mass is broken up through the use of multiple wall plane changes and the incorporation of a
deck on the front elevation. The residence will be painted earth tone colors, as recommended in
the Hillside Design Guidelines, and will be in keeping with the existing residences along Camino
Predera, which include a variety of architectural styles and themes.
The front entrance of the house is on the second level and is accessed by an exterior stairway.
The driveway has a maximum slope of 10 percent which leads to a two-car head-in garage and
a one-car side entrance garage. Hillside Development Standard 17.122.020.C.1.d. states that
driveways with grades up to 20 percent are permitted when they are aligned with the natural
contours of the lot and are necessary to achieve site design goals
Exhibit C
DRC COMMENTS
HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2021-00297 – PETE VOLBEDA
October 18, 2022
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The proposed single-family residence meets or exceeds all applicable technical development
standards for the Low (L) residential zoning area and the Hillside Overlay District, as shown in
the table below:
Proposed Project Development Code Compliant?
Building Height 22 Feet 30 Feet YES
Front Setback 38 Feet 37 feet (+/- 5 feet) YES
Side Setbacks 5/10 Feet 5/10 Feet YES
Rear Setback 76 feet 20 Feet YES
Excavation 8.3 Feet 5 Feet* YES
Retaining Wall 4 Feet 4 Feet YES
Street Facing Garage 1 Two Car N/A YES
Lot Coverage 35.3 Percent 40 Percent YES
House Square Feet 3,999 Square Feet Lot Coverage YES
Garage Square Feet 901 Square Feet Lot Coverage YES
Deck SF 500 Square Feet Lot Coverage YES
*Cut or fill over 5 feet requires Planning Commission Approval
Grading and Site Planning: The proposed grading requires a cut of 2,046 cubic yards and 5
cubic yards of fill. The large amount of cut is required to lower the overall profile of the house as
seen from the street and from the properties to the north. The foundation of the residence is
stepped with the grade, with the upper pad at an elevation of 1,331 feet and the lower pad at an
elevation of 1,318, in conformance with Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.a to terrace the
building to follow the slope.
Retaining walls are below the 4-foot height limit for hillside lots and are necessary to construct
the driveway, the foundation of the house, and along the side property lines. Hillside
Development Section 17.122.020.G.1.J.ii permits up to 4-foot-high retaining walls upslope from
the residence.
The proposed landscaping is designed to comply with Hillside Development Section
17.122.020.F, including the use of drought-tolerant landscaping to protect slopes from erosion
and the planting of shrubs to soften the views of the downslope elevations. The proposed
landscaping also complies with the front yard landscape requirements, including reducing
hardscape to less than 50 percent of the front yard area.
Hillside Overlay District Compliance: The project complies with the intent of the Hillside Overlay
District, which seeks to facilitate the appropriate development of hillside areas. The project site
is an upslope lot with an elevation change of approximately 28 feet from the north to south
property lines. To lower the overall height and profile of the residence, up to 8.3 feet of cut is
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required. Cut or fill over 5 feet requires Planning Commission review and approval. The
proposed design does not require any Variances or Minor Exceptions to allow for deviations
from technical requirements of the Development Code, and the overall size of the residence is
in keeping with the more recent residences constructed along Camino Predera.
Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.e requires that residences in the Hillside Overlay District
be designed to fit within a 30-foot-high building envelope. The applicant has provided two north-
south and two east-west cross-sections with building envelopes demonstrating compliance with
the 30-foot height requirement.
The Development Code does not include a view preservation ordinance. However, the applicant
has designed the residence to be sensitive to the potential for view obstructions as seen from
Camino Predera and the existing properties to the north. The residence has a maximum height
of 22 feet above the adjacent finished grade.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff requests that the Design Review Committee consider the design (building architecture, site
planning, etc.) of the proposed project and recommend the selected action below to the
Planning Commission:
☒Recommend Approval of the design of the project as proposed by the applicant.
☐Recommend Approval with Modifications to the design of the project by incorporating
revisions requested by the Committee. Follow-up review by the Committee is not required. The
revisions shall be verified by staff prior to review and action by the Planning Director / Planning
Commission.
☐Recommend Conditional Approval of the design of the project by incorporating revisions
requested by the Committee. Follow-up review by the Committee is not required. The revisions
shall be Conditions of Approval and verified by staff during plan check after review and action by
the Planning Director / Planning Commission.
☐Recommend Denial of the design of the project as proposed by the applicant.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner
Members Present:
Staff Coordinator: Mike Smith, Principal Planner
Attachments: Exhibit A: Project Site Location Map
Exhibit B: Compete Set of Plans
Design Review Committee Meeting
Rains Conference Room
Meeting Agenda
October 18, 2022
FINAL MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order
The meeting of the Special Meeting Design Review Committee held on October 18, 2022. The
meeting was called to order by Mike Smith, Staff Coordinator, at 7:00 p.m.
Design Review Committee members present: Diane Williams, Tony Morales
Staff Present: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner
B.Public Communications
Staff Coordinator opened the public communication and, after noting there were no public
comments, closed public communications.
C.Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2022.
Motion carried 2-0 vote to adopt the minutes as presented.
D.Project Review Items
D1. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2021-00297 – PETE VOLBEDA – A request to construct a 3,999
square foot single-family residence with two separate attached garages totaling 901 square feet
on a vacant property of 12,044 square feet (0.28-acre) within the Low (L) zoning area and the
Hillside Overlay District located on the north side of Camino Predera – APN: 0207-641-12. The
project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
The Committee took the following action:
The Design Review Committee recommended Planning Commission approval of Hillside Design Review DRC2021-
00297 as presented. Two members of the public attended the meeting and were supportive of the proposed design.
Recommend approval to PC/PD. 2-0 Vote
Design Review Committee Regular Meeting Minutes – October 18, 2022
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FINAL
E.Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Elizabeth Thornhill
Executive Assistant, Planning Department
Approved: DRC Meeting November 1, 2022.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HILLSIDE DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2021-00297 - A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 3,999 SQUARE
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH TWO SEPARATE ATTACHED
GARAGES TOTALING 901 SQUARE FEET ON A VACANT PROPERTY OF
12,044 SQUARE FEET (0.28-ACRE) WITHIN THE LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL
ZONE AND HILLSIDE OVERLAY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
CAMINO PREDERA; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF;
APN: 0207-641-12.
A.Recitals.
1.Pete Volbeda filed an application for the approval of Hillside Design Review DRC2021-
00297, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Hillside
Design Review request is referred to as "the application."
2.On the 13th day of December 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a 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.This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part
A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2.Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on December 13, 2022, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.The applicant is requesting to construct a 3,999 square foot single-family residence
with two attached garages totaling 901square foot garage on a 12,044 square foot lot within the Low
(L) Residential Zone and Hillside Overlay; and
b.The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and
adjacent properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Land Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
North Single-Family Residences Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
South Vacant land Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
East Single-Family Residence Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
West Single-Family Residence Traditional Neighborhood Low (L) Residential
Exhibit D
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December 13, 2022
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c. The project complies with the intent of the Hillside Overlay, which seeks to facilitate
the appropriate development of hillside areas. The project site is an upslope lot with an elevation
change of approximately 28 feet from the north to south property lines. To lower the overall height and
profile of the residence, up to 8.3 feet of cut is required. Cut or fill over 5 feet requires Planning
Commission review and approval. The proposed design does not require any Variances or Minor
Exceptions to allow for deviations from the technical requirements of the Development Code, and the
overall size of the residence is in keeping with the more recent residences constructed along Camino
Predera; and
d. The proposed grading requires a cut of 2,046 cubic yards and 5 cubic yards of fill. The
large amount of cut is required to lower the overall profile of the house as seen from the street and
from the properties to the north. The foundation of the residence is stepped with the grade, with the
upper pad at an elevation of 1,331 feet and the lower pad at an elevation of 1,318, in conformance with
Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.a to terrace the building to follow the slope; and
e. The residence is in compliance with Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.e., which
requires that residences in the Hillside Overlay District be designed to fit within a 30-foot-high building
envelope. The applicant has provided two north-south and two east-west cross-sections with building
envelopes demonstrating compliance with the 30-foot height requirement; and
f. Retaining walls are limited to 4 feet and height or less, in keeping with Hillside
Development Section 17.122.020.G.1.j.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan Land Use
designation of the project site is Low (L) Residential Zone. The Low (L) Residential designation is
intended for the development of detached, low-density residences on individual lots. The General Plan
also has a goal of facilitating sustainable and attractive infill development that complements
surrounding neighborhoods. The project is for the development of a single-family residence on an
existing residential lot that is complementary to the surrounding neighborhood.
b. 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. The Development Code states that the Low (L)
Residential Zone is for the development of single-family residential uses with a minimum lot size of
7,200 square feet and a maximum residential density of 4 units per gross acre. The project site is an
existing 12,044-square-foot vacant lot that was intended for the development of a single-family
residence.
c. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code, including building setback, building height, lot coverage, grading limitations, and
design. The project complies with the requirements of the Low (L) Residential Zone and the Hillside
Overlay.
d. 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. The proposed single-family residence is in keeping with the existing residences in the
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surrounding area and is not expected to create a detrimental impact on the existing residences. The
size of the residence is in keeping with the size of the existing homes constructed along Camino
Predera. The height of the residence was designed to limit view obstructions, as seen from the parcels
to the north.
4. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA Guidelines.
The project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, which
permits the construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone. The project is for the
construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone and there is no substantial evidence that
the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed
the Planning Department’s determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment,
concurs in the staff’s determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in the
Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2022.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Bryan Dopp, Chairman
ATTEST:
Matt Marquez, Secretary
I, Matt Marquez, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 13th day of December 2022, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: DRC2021-00297
Project Name: 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two attached garages
Location: - 020764112-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning and Economic Development Department prior
to the submittal of grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or
commencement of the approved activity.
1.
Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for
information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
2.
The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption
fee in the amount of $50.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors
and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing or within 5 days of the date
of project approval.
3.
Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within
2 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
4.
Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed tubular steel or wrought iron.5.
Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other
applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in effect at
the time of Building Permit issuance.
6.
Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than wood
fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
7.
All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including
proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards, the
Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards.
8.
The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site
Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading
on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code
regulations.
9.
Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property
owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owners at least
30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project perimeter.
10.
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Exhibit E
Project #: DRC2021-00297
Project Name: 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two attached garages
Location: - 020764112-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.11.
For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and
occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted
by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
12.
A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the
case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for
Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the development or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development occurring in the Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction
Services.
13.
Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right -of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
14.
All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope,
shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control .
Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the
developer prior to occupancy.
15.
All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope
shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one
15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each
100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in
vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250
sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope
plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed
by the developer prior to occupancy.
16.
All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design
shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
17.
Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient
landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
18.
All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment,
detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
19.
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Project #: DRC2021-00297
Project Name: 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two attached garages
Location: - 020764112-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and /or any of its officials,
officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, those City agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials and instrumentalities thereof (collectively “Indemnitees”), from any
and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether
legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature ), and alternative dispute resolutions
procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures )
(collectively “Actions”), brought against the City, and /or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set
aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and /or any of its
officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including
actions approved by the voters of the City ), for or concerning the project, whether such actions are
brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Planning and Zoning Law, the
Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or
local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a competent jurisdiction. This
indemnification provision expressly includes losses, judgments, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, attorneys’ fees or court costs) in any manner arising out of or incident to this approval, the
Planning Director ’s actions, the Planning Commission ’s actions, and/or the City Council’s actions,
related entitlements, or the City ’s environmental review thereof. The Applicant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in any such suit,
action, or other legal proceeding. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City ’s defense, and
that the applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by
the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Action brought and
City shall cooperate with applicant in the defense of the Action. In the event such a legal action is filed
challenging the City ’s determinations herein or the issuance of the approval, the City shall estimate its
expenses for the litigation. The Applicant shall deposit said amount with the City or, at the discretion of
the City, enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they become due.
20.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
All driveway approaches shall be constructed per City Standards and City Policy.1.
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Project #: DRC2021-00297
Project Name: 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two attached garages
Location: - 020764112-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Dev. Impact Fees Req'd
The following Development Impact fees shall be paid prior to Building permit issuance:
Drainage: GENERAL CITY (per net acre)
Transportation: Single-family
Library: Single-family
Animal Center: Single-family
Police: Single-family
Park Acquisition Impact: Single-family
Park Improvement: Single-family
Comm & Recreation Center: Single-family
**Note: Development Impact Fees placed are subject to change annually**
2.
Standard Conditions of Approval
Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance
with the City's street tree program.
3.
The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.4.
Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga
Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental
Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required
prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been
issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior
to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects.
5.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural
calculations, energy calculations and soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance
with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and standards
which are effective at the time of Plan Check Submittal. The new structures are required to be equipped
with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC and Current RCFPD Ordinance.
Maximum vertical rise of stairs is 151 inches.
1.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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Project Name: 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two attached garages
Location: - 020764112-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code
and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The
Grading and Drainage Plan (s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual
Grading and Drainage Plan.
1.
A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform
such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall
implement design recommendations per said report.
2.
The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
3.
A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and
for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by
a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
4.
The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on -site construction where possible,
and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
5.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a
minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All
slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code.
6.
Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading
meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner /representative, the grading contractor and
the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a
pre-grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department
at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing
grading operations:
i)The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii)Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit;
iii)At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit
Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be
prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate
Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
7.
Prior to issuance of a wall permit, on engineered combination garden /retaining walls along the property
boundary the structural calculations for the wall shall assume a level toe /heel at the adjacent off-site
property (i.e. a manufactured slope is not present). This shall be shown in the typical sections of the
grading and drainage plan.
8.
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Project Name: 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two attached garages
Location: - 020764112-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the permitted grading plan (or architectural site plan )
set shall show in each of the typical sections and the plan view show how the separations between the
building exterior and exterior ground surface meet the requirements of Sections CBC 1804.3/CRC
R401.3, CBC2304.11.2.2/CRC R317.1(2) and CBC2512.1.2/CRC R703.6.2.1 of the current adopted
California Building Code/Residential Code.
9.
Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall provide hard lined gutters and
swales where concentrated flows exceed 3fps, and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent. This
shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan prior to issuance of a grading permit.
10.
This application for storm water quality management plan purposes may be considered a non -priority
project. Therefore, prior to issuance of any building permit or Engineering Services Department issued
right of way permit the land owner with the applicant shall file a Non -Priority Water Quality Management
Plan (WQMP) with the Engineering Department.
This project is required to prepare a non -priority WQMP project as the following requirement has been
met:
i)For areas less than 2,000 square feet of impervious area, the development will be considered a
non-priority project and a WQMP document is not required, unless the project is for the outdoor storage
of hazardous materials or other materials which may require a pre -treatment of the storm water runoff
which will require that a non -priority WQMP document is prepared, including but not limited to, vehicle
fueling operations;
ii)For significant re-development projects proposing impervious areas of 2,000 square feet to 4,999
square feet and new development projects proposing impervious areas of 2,000 square feet to 9,999
square feet the following criteria will require a non-priority WQMP document to be prepared:
a.For all new and significant redevelopment projects;
b.If the project is part of a common area of development, a non -priority WQMP document shall be
prepared;
c.If the proposed development is a commercial project the City will determine if activities may impact
the water quality, and if impacts are determined to affect the water quality a non -priority WQMP
document will be prepared;
d.All industrial projects will require a non-priority WQMP document to be prepared.
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Project #: DRC2021-00297
Project Name: 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two attached garages
Location: - 020764112-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE –
Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.2 (Storm water
drainage and retention during construction) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards
Code:
Projects which disturb less than one (1) acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of
development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during
construction. In order to manage storm water drainage during construction, one or more of the following
measures shall be implemented to prevent flooding of adjacent property, prevent erosion and retain soil
runoff on the site.
1.Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site.
2.Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar
disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved by
the enforcing agency (City of Rancho Cucamonga).
3.Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance.
12.
RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE –
Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.3 (Grading
and Paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water
flows to keep water from entering building. Examples of methods to manage surface water include, but
are not limited to, the following:
1.Swales.
2.Water collection and disposal systems.
3.French drains.
4.Water retention gardens.
5.Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater
recharge.
Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path.
13.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format
provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout “Information for Grading Plans and Permit”.
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Planning Commission
Statement of Agreement and Acceptance
of Conditions of Approval for
Hillside Design Review DRC2021-00297
I, Pete Volbeda, as the applicant for Hillside Design Review DRC2021-00297 hereby state that I
am in agreement with, and accept the conditions of approval for DRC2021-00297, for property
located on the north side of Camino Predera – APN: 0207-641-12, Rancho Cucamonga,
California, as approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga on
December 13, 2022 and as listed below and attached.
Applicant Signature____________________________
Date ______________________________
Conditions of Approval
1.The applicant shall sign this Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of
Approval prior to the submittal of grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a
business license, and/or commencement of the approved activity indicating agreement with
and acceptance of the adopted Conditions of Approval prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or
commencement of the approved activity.
2.All other conditions of approval related to Hillside Design Review DRC2021-00297.
Exhibit F
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DATE: December 13, 2022
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Matt Marquez, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Deputy Director of Planning
Sean McPherson, AICP, Acting Principal Planner
David F. Eoff IV, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Recommendation to the City Council to Amend Title 17
(Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Make Various
Technical Text Amendments, Amend the Current General Plan Land Map with
Various Technical Amendments, Amend the Current Zoning Map with Various
Technical Amendments, and Adopt an Addendum to the General Plan EIR (SCH No.
2021050261). This Item Will Be Forwarded to the City Council for Final Action. The
City has Prepared an Addendum to the Certified EIR for the General Plan Update
and Climate Action Plan for the Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution recommending the City
Council to do the following:
1. Adopt the CEAQ Addendum
2. Adopt the proposed Development Code Text Amendments
3. Adopt the proposed General Plan Land Plan Amendments
4. Adopt the proposed Zoning Map Amendments
BACKGROUND:
On December 15, 2021, the City Council adopted the updated General Plan for the City of Rancho
Cucamonga. The General Plan is the City’s blueprint, or constitution, for future development. It documents
the city’s long-range vision and established clear goals, objectives and actions to guide the community
through the next 10 to 20 years of change. The City Council initiated this update process, referred to as
PlanRC, to be compliant with changes in state law and to build on our success as a world class community
to create a balanced, vibrant and innovative city. This comprehensive General Plan Update addresses
issues and challenges facing the City, including diversifying employment opportunities, expanding housing
and mobility choice and preserving the character, history, and quality of life that make Rancho Cucamonga
a special place to live. The updated General Plan will advance the City’s vision for a sustainable, resilient,
equitable and healthy community.
On May 18, 2022, the City Council adopted the updated Development Code for the City of Rancho
Cucamonga. The goals of the Development Code update were to codify the community’s vision as
established in the General Plan update process, increase certainty in the development review process, and
facilitate implementation of key General Plan concepts related to land use and urban design. A primary
objective is to integrate form-based regulations in appropriate areas, such as along Foothill Boulevard, to
promote pedestrian activity and transition these areas from auto-oriented to more walkable and urban
configurations. Fundamental elements of the Development Code update are:
• A hybrid Development Code that integrates form-based and conventional zones.
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• New form-based zoning regulations for walkable mixed-use areas along Foothill Boulevard and
other key corridors.
• Incorporation of appropriate standards from older Specific Plans and Planned Communities into
the new zoning regulations to allow for repeal of outdated plans.
• New objective design standards for multi-family residential and mixed-use development projects.
• Revisions to conventional zones as needed to implement the land use vision of the General Plan.
• Revised general development standards to address General Plan policy or existing deficiencies
with respect to landscaping, open space, and noise, among others as needed.
• Improved administration and permit procedures to streamline development review for projects
consistent with the General Plan and ensure adequate tools for enforcement of the Code.
• Compliance with State and Federal law.
• Consistency with the updated General Plan.
Since the updated Development Code has been in effect, certain clean-up and clarifying amendments
have been identified which need to be made in order to better calibrate the Development Code to the
vision of the General Plan, to have clearer standards and procedures, and to expedite development
application processes. The amendments proposed in this staff report are to ensure that the Development
Code maintains consistency with the City’s vision for development as stipulated by the General Plan.
ANALYSIS:
Development Code Text Amendments:
The Development Code text amendments consist of various technical amendments to Articles II, III, IV, V,
VI, VIII, and IX. The technical amendments include formatting and typographic error fixes, new definitions,
new/clarified development standards, new chapters and sections, and the creation of a new Open Space
zone. A summary of the changes are listed below and on Attachment A.
New chapters and sections include:
1. Section 17.36.020 (Development standards for two units in single-family residential zones)
a. This section was added to permanently adopt the interim code standards consistent with
Senate Bill 9 which were adopted via Interim Ordinance No. 994.
2. Section 17.36.030 (Urban lot splits in single-family residential zones)
a. This section was added to permanently adopt the interim code standards consistent with
Senate Bill 9 which were adopted via Interim Ordinance No. 994.
3. Section 17.62.070 (Nonconforming lots)
a. The inclusion of this section adds to Chapter 17.62 which already addressed nonconforming
uses and structures but did not include nonconforming lots. This new section provides
standards for the use, development, or improvement of nonconforming lots.
4. Chapter 17.77 (Transfer of Development Rights)
a. This section was added to implement a citywide Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
program which mirrors the TDR program in the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and
Conservation Plan.
5. Chapter 17.90 (Drive-In and Drive-Through Uses)
a. The chapter has been updated with new development standards to regulate the development
of drive-in and drive-through uses which align with the goals of the General Plan.
6. Chapter 17.97 (Live/Work Units)
a. This new chapter establishes standards for the location, development, and operation of
integrated live/work units in mixed-use zones and for the reuse of existing residential,
commercial, and industrial structures to accommodate live/work opportunities.
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Key amendments to existing chapters and sections include:
1. The Development Code currently contains four Open Space zones: OS – Open Space, HR – Hillside
Residential, FC - Flood Control, and UC - Utility Corridor. Additionally, the current Zoning Map combines
three of those open space zones into one color designation, “OS – Open Space, FC Flood Control, UC
Utility Corridor”. Combining these three zones on the Zoning Map proved to be difficult for property
owners and City staff to differentiate given that each zone has their own permitted uses column in Table
17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone). As a result, the zone is
proposed to be split into two zones on the Zoning Map: P – Parks and FC/UC – Flood Control/Utility
Corridor. A new column for the P – Parks zone is proposed to be added to Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed
Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone) while the columns for FC - Flood Control and UC -
Utility Corridor are proposed to be combined into one column since the permitted uses for both zones
are the same. The ‘Parks’ zone will focus on public parks, schools, and facilities while the ‘Flood
Control/Utility Corridor’ zone will focus on flood control channels, utility corridors, and utility sites. The
two zones will provide more clarity to property owners and City staff to determine the zoning classification
for a parcel and its associated permitted uses. The proposed zones are still in alignment with the General
Plan Land Use Designation of “General Open Space & Facilities” and they will further specify the zoning
classifications depending on land use. In addition, the existing “OS – Open Space zone” is proposed to
be renamed to “OSC – Open Space Conservation” in order to differentiate it as an open space zone
meant for conservation areas and protection of natural resources as well as to further align the zone with
the General Plan Land Use Designation of “Rural Open Space”.
2. Article VIII (Form-Based Code) contains various technical updates including minor text edits and
clarifying language for minimum parking setbacks. Generally, the updates are intended to better calibrate
the Article to meet the vision of the General Plan and to make the standards clearer for applicants. In
addition, the ME2 zone will allow for ‘Manufacturing, Food Processing’ by approval of a Conditional Use
Permit, and allow for ‘Retail, Warehouse Club’ as a permitted use. Lastly, Section 17.138.030.H
(Thoroughfares) has been updated to include specific standards for new thoroughfares such as lane
widths, sidewalk widths, and landscape buffer standards as well as a section diagram displaying an
example of a typical thoroughfare.
Zoning Map and General Plan Land Plan Map Amendments:
The Zoning Map amendments also consist of various technical amendments and associated amendments
to the General Plan Land Plan Map. The amendments include the creation of the new Open Space zone,
rezoning of residential areas, and the rezoning of various parcels as technical clean-ups. The amendments
are listed below:
1. Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor (OS/FC/UC) – Various Parcels Citywide:
This technical clean-up will implement the name changes to the open space zones, the creation of a
new zone that will regulate parks and public facilities, and separation of the open space zones on the
zoning map as discussed above. Open space is currently regulated by four zones that are defined
separately in Table 17.26.020-1 and listed separately on the Land Use Table 17.30.030-1. However, the
zoning map identifies three of the zones as one zone on the map (OS/FC/UC), which has created conflict
with applying proper zoning to the property, identifying land uses, among other things. This technical
clean-up will address these conflicts. All affected parcels are currently zoned OS/FC/UC. Following the
proposed amendments, the affected parcels will remain under the open space category and will remain
consistent with their corresponding General Plan designation.
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2. High Residential Zone amended to Low Medium Residential Zone – Various Parcels (Victoria Arbors):
This technical clean-up will rezone a single-family neighborhood within a Master Plan community from
High Residential (H) back to Low Medium Residential (LM). The affected single-family neighborhood
was inadvertently zoned H as a result of the General Plan consistency table that established the H zone
as an implementing zone for the Suburban Moderate General Plan designation. The LM zone is
consistent with the existing development intensity, the existing character of the single-family
neighborhood, and addresses the substantial nonconformities that were created by the H zone
designation. Additionally, the LM zoning remains consistent with the Suburban Moderate General Plan
Designation as it is within the density maximum and promotes the development of single-family
neighborhoods.
3. High Residential Zone amended to Medium High Residential Zone – Various Parcels (Candlewood):
This technical clean-up will rezone five parcels from High Residential (H) to Medium High Residential
(MH). The affected parcels were inadvertently zoned H as a result of the General Plan consistency table
that established the H zone as an implementing zone for the Suburban Moderate General Plan
designation. The affected parcels are vacant or underutilized, and suitable for medium-high density
development up to 24 units per acre. MH zoning remains consistent with the Suburban Moderate
General Plan Designation as it is within the density maximum and promotes the development of a range
of medium-intensity housing options, including multifamily residential that can be compatible with nearby
lower density residential developments.
The rezoning of these parcels from High Residential (H) to Medium High Residential (MH) will not result
in a net loss of potential housing units. Senate Bill 330 allows for the rezoning of parcels as long as the
new zoning designation is not reducing the intensity of land use below what was allowed under the
General Plan or Specific Plan land use designation and zoning ordinances of the City that was in effect
on January 1, 2018. In 2018, the parcels were zoned as “OP – Office/Professional District” within the
Etiwanda Specific Plan. The OP zone allowed for various commercial uses such as professional offices,
banks, and restaurants with no residential density.
4. Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor amended to Neo-Industrial – APN: 020901315:
This technical clean-up will rezone a 1-acre parcel from Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor back
to Neo-Industrial. The vacant parcel was inadvertently zoned to OS/FC/UC as it appeared to be part of
the adjacent flood control channel. This zoning amendment also includes a General Plan amendment
from General Open Space and Facilities to Neo Industrial.
5. Center 2 Zone amended to Industrial Employment – APNs: 022902180, 022902191:
This technical clean-up will rezone two vacant city-owned parcels totaling approximately 7 acres from
Center 2 to Industrial Employment. The parcels were rezoned along with a large development area as
part of the 2022 Zoning Map amendment. However, the parcels contain a unique property configuration
and are located adjacent to the Interstate-15 freeway, which doesn’t make them conducive for the
development expectations of the Center 2 zone.
The rezoning of this parcel from Center 2 to Industrial Employment will not result in a net loss of potential
housing units. Senate Bill 330 allows for the rezoning of parcels as long as the new zoning designation
is not reducing the intensity of land use below what was allowed under the General Plan or Specific Plan
land use designation and zoning ordinances of the City that was in effect on January 1, 2018. In 2018,
the parcel was zoned as “RR – Regional Related Office/Commercial” within the Victoria Community
Plan. The RR zone allowed for various commercial uses such as retail, personal service, restaurants,
and hotels as well as office uses with no residential density.
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6. Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to Very Low Residential – APN: 106264157:
This technical clean-up will rezone a parcel from Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to its
previous zoning designation of Very Low Residential. The property is currently developed with a single-
family residence and was mistakenly rezoned to OS/FC/UC. This zoning amendment will require a
General Plan amendment from General Open Space and Facilities to Semi-Rural Neighborhood.
7. Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to Medium Residential – APN: 108947125:
This technical clean-up will rezone an existing property from Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor
to its previous zoning designation of Medium Residential. The property is currently developed with a
private education use (Montessori School) and was mistakenly rezoned to OS/FC/UC. This zoning
amendment will require a General Plan amendment from General Open Space and Facilities to
Suburban Neighborhood Low.
8. Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to Medium Residential – APN: 108926155, 108928157:
This technical clean-up will rezone an existing property from Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor
to its previous zoning designation of Medium Residential. The property is currently developed with a
single-family residence and was mistakenly rezoned to OS/FC/UC. This zoning amendment will require
a General Plan amendment from General Open Space and Facilities to Suburban Neighborhood Low.
9. Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to Neo-Industrial – APN: 020917115:
This technical clean-up will change the General Plan Land Use Designation from General Open Space
and Facilities to Traditional Town Center. This technical amendment requires a General Plan
Amendment.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
In approving the General Plan update in December 2021, the City Council certified the Rancho Cucamonga
General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2021050261) in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, the City has
reviewed the proposed amendments to the Development Code, Zoning Map, and General Plan Map against
the General Plan EIR and determined the EIR adequately addresses all the environmental issues associated
with the project. The proposed project would not result in any new significant impacts on the environment
based upon the analysis and conclusions presented in the General Plan EIR. In addition, previously
identified significant impacts would not be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR. Finally,
no new feasible mitigation measures have been identified that would substantially reduce significant impacts
identified in the General Plan EIR. Therefore, staff has prepared an EIR Addendum for the amendments to
the Development Code, Zoning Map, and General Plan Land Plan Map. Unlike an EIR, an Addendum is not
required to be circulated for public review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adoption of these amendments will further facilitate future development consistent with the vision
outlined in the General Plan. The General Plan vision for denser, mixed use urban centers can help Rancho
Cucamonga maintain a high level of fiscal performance and become a regional destination and focal point
of activity.
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NEXT STEPS:
Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the proposed amendments will be presented to
the City Council for adoption.
COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
These amendments address multiple City Council Core Values, including providing and nurturing a high
quality of life for all, promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all, and intentionally
embracing and anticipating the future, building and preserving a family-oriented atmosphere, and more.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A – Major Development Code Amendments List (Spreadsheet)
Exhibit B – Zoning Map Amendments (Parcel Changes Only)
Exhibit C – CEQA Addendum
Exhibit D – Planning Commission Resolution 22-30 with Attachments
EXHIBIT A
Due to file size, this attachment can be accessed through the following link:
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
Articles II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX
Exhibit B – Zoning Map Amendments (Parcel Changes Only)
Exhibit B
October 2022 | General Plan EIR Addendum
ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR
SCH No. 2021050261
FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Prepared for:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Contact: Jean Ward, Contract Project Manager
10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909.774.4330
Prepared by:
PlaceWorks
Contact: Mark Teague, AICP, Principal
303 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100
Santa Ana, California 92707
714.966.9220
info@placeworks.com
www.placeworks.com
Exhibit C
ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Table of Contents
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Section Page
1. ADDENDUM TO THE ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN EIR ............................................................... 3
1.1 BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 PURPOSE OF AN EIR ADDENDUM ........................................................................................................... 3
1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 ZONING MAP CLEANUP ................................................................................................................................ 7
2. FINDINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Tabl es Page
TABLE 1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CODE REVISIONS ........................................................... 6
Figures Page
Figure 1, Prior to Phase 1 Zoning Map Amendment ................................................................................................. 13
Figure 2, Post Phase 1 Zoning Map Amendment ....................................................................................................... 14
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1. Addendum to the Adopted General Plan EIR
1.1 BACKGROUND
This document serves as the environmental documentation for the City’s update to its Development Code
(proposed project) to ensure consistency with the City’s General Plan. This addendum to the General Plan
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), certified in December 2021 (State Clearinghouse No. 2021050261),
demonstrates that the analysis in the General Plan EIR adequately addresses the potential physical impacts
associated with implementation of the proposed project and that none of the conditions described in the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15162, exist and preparation of a
subsequent EIR or negative declaration is not necessary.
1.2 PURPOSE OF AN EIR ADDENDUM
According to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(a), an addendum shall be prepared if some changes or additions
to a previously adopted EIR are necessary, but none of the conditions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15162(a)(1) to (3) calling for the preparation of subsequent EIR have occurred. As stated in CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations):
When an EIR has been certified or negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR
shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial
evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the
previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental
effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is
undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due
to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects; or
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been
known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as
complete or negative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
(a) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or
negative declaration;
(b) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in
the previous EIR;
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(c) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be
feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but
the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(d) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed
in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the
environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or
alternative.
The proposed project would not trigger any of the conditions outlined in CEQA Guidelines Sections
15162(a)(1) to (3) because these changes would not result in new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects requiring major revisions to the
General Plan EIR. The following analysis provides the substantial evidence required by CEQA Guidelines
Section 15164(e) to support the finding that a subsequent EIR is not required and an addendum to the General
Plan EIR is the appropriate environmental document to address changes to the project.
As stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 (Addendum to an EIR):
(a) The lead agency or responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified
EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in
Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.
(b) An addendum to an adopted negative declaration may be prepared if only minor technical
changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions described in Section 15162
calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred.
(c) An addendum need not be circulated for public review but can be included in or attached
to the final EIR or adopted negative declaration.
(d) The decision-making body shall consider the addendum with the final EIR or adopted
negative declaration prior to making a decision on the project.
(e) A brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant to Section
15162 should be included in an addendum to an EIR, the lead agency's findings on the
project, or elsewhere in the record. The explanation must be supported by substantial
evidence.
A copy of this addendum, and all supporting documentation, may be reviewed or obtained at the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730.
1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The intent of the project is to ensure that the updated Development Code is consistent with the adopted
General Plan. The key amendments to existing Development Code chapters and sections are described below
and in Table 1.
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• Currently the Development Code contains three Open Space zones: OS – Open Space, HR – Hillside
Residential, and OS – Open Space, FC Flood Control, UC Utility Corridor. The combination of three open
space uses into one zone, “OS – Open Space, FC Flood Control, UC Utility Corridor,” proved to be
difficult for property owners and City staff to differentiate given that each use category had their own
permitted uses in the Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone). As
a result, the zone is proposed to be split into two: P – Parks and FC/UC – Flood Control/Utility Corridor.
The ‘Parks’ zone will focus on public parks, schools, and facilities while the ‘Flood Control/Utility Corridor’
zone will focus on flood control channels, utility corridors, and utility sites. The two zones will provide
more clarity to property owners and City staff to determine the zoning classification for a parcel and its
associated permitted uses. The proposed zones are still in alignment with the General Plan Land Use
Designation of “General Open Space & Facilities” and they will further specify the zoning classifications
depending on land use. In addition, the existing “OS – Open Space zone” is proposed to be renamed to
“OSC – Open Space Conservation” to differentiate it as an open space zone meant for conservation areas
and protection of natural resources as well as further aligning the zone with the General Plan Land Use
Designation of “Rural Open Space”.
• Article VIII (Form-Based Code) contains various technical updates including minor text edits and clarifying
language for minimum parking setbacks. Generally, the updates are intended to better calibrate the Article
to meet the vision of the General Plan and to make the standards clearer for applicants. The substantive
edits consist of changes to Table 17.136.020-1 (Allowed Land Uses in Form-Based Zones) in which zones
ME2 and CE2 designate ‘EV showroom and Outdoor Sales’ as a permitted use. In addition, the ME2 zone
will allow for ‘Manufacturing, Food Processing’ by approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and allow for
‘Retail, Warehouse Club’ as a permitted use. Lastly, Section 17.138.030.H (Thoroughfares) has been
updated to include specific standards for new thoroughfares such as lane widths, sidewalk widths, and
landscape buffer standards as well as a section diagram displaying an example of a typical thoroughfare.
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Table 1 Proposed Development Code Revisions
Article Chapter Section Code Amendment Affected Zones
II 17.14 17.14.060.B “Multiple entitlements” subsection edited to reflect that all project permits shall be
processed concurrently, and final action shall be taken by the highest-level
designated approving authority.
N/A
II 17.16 17.16.150 New section for “Nonconforming lot development review” included to compliment N/A
III 17.26 17.26.020 Table 17.26.020-1 (Rancho Cucamonga Zones and Subzones) amended to reflect
the changes in Open Space zones. Open Space zone is now Open Space
Conservation; Parks added as a new open space zone designation; Flood Control
and Utility Corridor combined into a single open space zone. Zone
Name/Descriptions amended to reflect zone updates.
OSC, P,
FC/UC
III 17.30 17.30.030.C Section updated to acknowledge new/updated open space zones. N/A
III 17.30 17.30.030 Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zone):
IP Zone removed; Two-Family Dwellings permitted in VL, L, and HR due to SB 9;
New Parks zone column included with associated use changes; Flood Control and
Utility Control combined into one “FC/UC” column – uses unchanged because
zones were the same.
VL, L, HR, P
III 17.32 17.32.030.F,7
and 8
Electric Vehicle Showroom with Indoor Sales and Outdoor Sales definitions
amended to match ordinance definition, allowing for minor auto repair within an
enclosed building.
N/A
III 17.36 17.36.010 Table 17.36.010-1B updated superscript reference in “M” zone to reference correct
footnote (previous typo); removed all “=” and replaced with “-.”
N/A
III 17.36 17.36.010.F.6 “Roofing Materials” section to reflect change in policy: roofing material must be
consistent with architectural theme of the primary structure; exceptions can be
made for sustainable roof designs such as green roofs. Removed all language
referencing residential structures located on the same street and requiring
structures to match materials.
N/A
III 17.36 17.36.010-3 Table 17.36.010-3 (Residential Streetscape Setback Standards) updated to reflect
new street classifications from General Plan Update.
All Single-
Family and
Multi-Family
III 17.36 17.36.020 New section for Development standards for two units in single-family residential
zones. Section added per SB 9 ordinance.
VL, L, HR
III 17.36 17.36.030 New section for “Urban lot splits in single-family residential zones.” Section added
per SB 9 ordinance.
VL, L, HR
III 17.36 17.36.040 Table 17.36.040-2 updated to reflect new street classifications from the General
Plan Update.
N/A
III 17.36 17.36.040 Table 17.36.040-2 updated to reflect new street classifications from the General
Plan Update.
NI and IE
III 17.36 17.36.040.D.5.a Additional temporary use language included, allow for temporary uses that are by-
right.
All Zones
III 17.36 17.36.050 Section updated to acknowledge new/updated open space zones. Hillside
Residential development standards shall follow VL development standards. FC/UC
standards reorganized.
N/A
III 17.38 17.38.050 New Section added to reflect recent Agricultural Overlay ordinance. N/A
IV 17.42 17.42.040 Table 17.42.040-1 (Development Standards for Accessory Structures) updated per
staff’s recommendations. New rows added for Garages and Accessory Dwelling
Units.
N/A
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
1. Addendum to the Adopted General Plan EIR
October 2022 Page 7
IV 17.60 17.60.020.E “Outdoor dining areas” section updated to reflect a policy change–Site development
Reviews are required instead of Minor Use Permits.
N/A
IV 17.62 17.62.070 New section added for “Nonconforming Lots.” N/A
IV 17.62 17.62.040 Updated nonconformity period from 180 days to 365 days. N/A
IV 17.64 17.64.120 EV requirements for single-family, multifamily, office, and industrial updated per
CAP language.
N/A
IV 17.66 17.66.110 Performance Standard classifications no longer associated with specific industrial
zones. A/B will be for NI developments and B/C for IE developments. Discretion for
type of development.
NI and IE
IV 17.77 N/A New Chapter added for Transfer of Development Rights consistent with the General
Plan Update
All Zones
V 17.88 17.88.020 Table 17.88.020-1 updated to allow sheep, goats, swine, or similarly sized animals
and poultry in the ME1 zone. Previously allowed in IP. IP zone references switched
to ME1.
ME1
V 17.88 17.88.030 Section updated to remove “L Zones” from zones that permit Beekeeping.
Beekeeping is now limited to VL zone.
L
V 17.97 N/A New Chapter added for Live/Work Units. Zones that
allow
Live/Work
V 17.100 17.100.040.A.2 Language added to clarify that ADUs must adhere to front yard setback of
underlying zone and reference added to Table 17.42.010-1 (Development
Standards for Accessory Structures).
N/A
V 17.100 17.100.050.I.2 Language added to “Setbacks” dictating that ADUs shall adhere to front yard
setback of underlying zone.
N/A
VIII 17.130 17.130.050 Parking Setbacks updated to acknowledge Transit Priority Streets. All Form
Based
Zones
VIII 17.136 17.136.020 Uses to be added to “Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses;”
“Logistics/Distribution/Fulfillment Warehouse (N in all FBC Zones);” “Food
Processing (CUP in ME2, N in all other FBC Zones);” “Membership Retail” (P in
ME2, N in all other FBC Zones)
ME2 Zone
VIII 17.138 17.138.030 Thoroughfares standards added and frontage road standard modified All Form
Based
Zones
IX 17.140 17.140.020 Definitions added: Based Density; EV Installed; EV Ready; Farm Stands; Gated
Community; Green Roof; Lot Line, Rear; Policies and Procedures Manual;
Receiving Site; Residential Development Credit; Residential Development Right;
Sending Site; Stacking Area; Tasting Room; Transfer of Development Rights or
TDR Authority. Deleted––“Household Unit;” “Single Household.”
N/A
IX 17.154 17.154.020 Definitions added: Built-to-Line. Amended Definitions: Frontage Area, Private;
Height, Overall.
N/A
1.4 ZONING MAP CLEANUP
Additionally, the proposed project also includes changes to various parcels in the City that fall under specific
zoning designations as shown on Figure 1, Prior to Zoning Amendment, and Figure 2, Post Zoning Amendment. The
zone changes are described as follows:
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
1. Addendum to the Adopted General Plan EIR
Page 8 October 2022
Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor (OS/FC/UC) – Various Parcels Citywide: A technical
clean-up that will include name changes to the open space zones, the creation of a new zone that will
regulate parks and public facilities, and separation of the open space zones on the zoning map. Open space
is currently regulated by four zones that are defined separately in Table 17.26.020-1 and listed separately
on the Land Use Table 17.30.030-1. However, the zoning map identifies three of the zones as one zone on
the map (OS/FC/UC), which has created conflict with applying proper zoning to the property, identifying
land uses, among other things. This technical clean-up will address these conflicts. All affected parcels are
currently zoned OS/FC/UC. Following the proposed amendments, the affected parcels will remain under
the open space category and will remain consistent with their corresponding General Plan designation.
High Residential Zone amended to Low Medium Zone – Various Parcels (Victoria Arbors): This
technical clean-up will rezone a single-family neighborhood within a Master Plan community from High
Residential (H) back to Low Medium Residential (LM). The affected single-family neighborhood was
inadvertently zoned H as a result of the General Plan consistency table that established the H zone as an
implementing zone for the Suburban Moderate General Plan designation. The LM zone is consistent with
the existing development intensity, the existing character of the single-family neighborhood, and addresses
the substantial nonconformities that were created by the H zone designation. Additionally, the LM zoning
remains consistent with the Suburban Moderate General Plan Designation as it is within the density
maximum and promotes the development of single-family neighborhoods. The rezoning of these parcels
will not constitute a net loss of potential housing units per State law. Senate Bill 330 allows for the rezoning
of parcels as long as the new zoning designation is not reducing the intensity of land use below what was
allowed under the General Plan or Specific Plan land use designation and zoning ordinances of the City
that was in effect on January 1, 2018. In 2018, these parcels were zoned Low Medium Residential at a
density of 4-6 dwelling units per acre. The proposed zoning of Low Medium Residential per the updated
Development Code allows for up to 8 dwelling units per acre.
High Residential Zone amended to Medium High Zone – Various Parcels (Candlewood): This
technical clean-up will rezone five parcels from High Residential (H) to Medium High Residential (MH).
The affected parcels were inadvertently zoned H as a result of the General Plan consistency table that
established the H zone as an implementing zone for the Suburban Moderate General Plan designation. The
affected parcels are vacant or underutilized, and suitable for medium-high density development up to 24
units per acre. MH zoning remains consistent with the Suburban Moderate General Plan Designation as
it is within the density maximum and promotes the development of a range of medium intensity housing
options, including multifamily residential that can be compatible with nearby lower density residential
developments. The rezoning of these parcels will not constitute a net loss of potential housing units per
State law. Senate Bill 330 allows for the rezoning of parcels if the new zoning designation is not reducing
the intensity of land use below what was allowed under the General Plan or Specific Plan land use
designation and zoning ordinances of the City that was in effect on January 1, 2018. In 2018, four of these
parcels were zoned “OP – Office Professional” which did not allow residential uses. One parcel was zoned
Medium Low and is being rezoned to Medium High Residential.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
1. Addendum to the Adopted General Plan EIR
October 2022 Page 9
Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor amended to Neo-Industrial – APN: 020-901-315: A
technical clean-up that will rezone a 1-acre parcel from Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor back
to Neo-Industrial. The vacant parcel was inadvertently zoned to OS/FC/UC as it appeared to be part of
the adjacent flood control channel and undevelopable due to its size, lot depth and width, and nearby
property constraints. This zoning amendment also includes a General Plan amendment from General Open
Space and Facilities to Neo Industrial.
Center 2 Zone amended to Industrial Employment – APNs: 022-902-180, 022-902-191 (City): A
technical clean-up that will rezone two vacant parcels totaling approximately seven acres from Center 2 to
Industrial Employment. The parcels were rezoned along with a large development area as part of the 2022
Zoning Map amendment. However, the parcels contain a unique property configuration and are located
adjacent to the Interstate-15 freeway, which doesn’t make them conducive for the development
expectations of the Center 2 zone.
Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to Very Low Residential – APN: 106-264-157 (SFR):
A technical clean-up that will rezone a parcel from Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to its
previous zoning designation of Very Low Residential. The property is currently developed with a single-
family residence and was mistakenly rezoned to OS/FC/UC. This zoning amendment will require a
General Plan amendment from General Open Space and Facilities to Semi-Rural Neighborhood.
Open Space/Flood Control/Utility to Medium Residential – APN: 108-947-125 (Montessori
School near Windrows Park): A technical clean-up that will rezone an existing property from Open
Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to its previous zoning designation of Medium Residential. The
property is currently developed with a private education use (Montessori School) and was mistakenly
rezoned to OS/FC/UC. This zoning amendment will require a General Plan amendment from General
Open Space and Facilities to Suburban Neighborhood Low.
Open Space/Flood Control/Utility to Medium Residential – APN: 108-926-155, 108-928-157 (SFR):
A technical clean-up that will rezone an existing property from Open Space/Flood Control/Utility
Corridor to its previous zoning designation of Medium Residential. The property is currently developed
with a single-family residence and was mistakenly rezoned to OS/FC/UC. This zoning amendment will
require a General Plan amendment from General Open Space and Facilities to Suburban Neighborhood
Low.
Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to Neo-Industrial – APN: 108-947-125: This technical
clean-up will rezone an existing property from Open Space/Flood Control/Utility Corridor to its previous
zoning designation of Neo-Industrial. The property is currently developed with a private education use
and was mistakenly rezoned to OS/FC/UC. While this zoning amendment will require a General Plan
amendment from General Open Space and Facilities to Traditional Town Center, the change reflects
existing conditions of the property and therefore will not result in any environmental impact.
2. Findings
The General Plan contains policies related to land use and community character, focus areas, open space,
mobility and access, housing, public facilities and services, resource conservation, safety, and noise. The General
Plan EIR included Standard Conditions of Approval (See Chapter 4 Implementation) for the following
environmental topics: aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards
and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise, transportation, tribal cultural resources, and
wildfire.
The policies of the General Plan and the City’s existing development standards apply to all development in the
General Plan Planning Area and would continue following adoption of the proposed project. As indicated
above, the Development Code revisions are intended to improve alignment with the General Plan. As shown
in Table 1, the text revisions constitute minor changes to existing Development Code intended to clarify and
support implementation the rezoning of the General Plan. The proposed map revisions shown in Figure 2,
correct mapping errors that were identified during the Development Code review or changes that reflect
existing developed conditions of the land.
The General Plan EIR considered land use designations and the general pattern of future development. While
the Development Code is not specifically evaluated in the General Plan EIR, state law requires that land use
and zoning be consistent. The General Plan EIR included policy changes as well as an update to the
Development Code, which included zoning updates. Overall, the proposed revisions to the Development Code
are minor in nature and are required to ensure consistency with the recently adopted General Plan, any physical
impacts associated with the rezoning of parcels are addressed through the City’s General Plan Implementation
Chapter, zoning, and development standards. For these reasons, the proposed project would not change the
conclusions of the General Plan EIR.
The following identifies the standards in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 as they relate to the project.
1. No substantial changes are proposed in the project which would require major revisions of the
EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified significant effects.
The proposed project would better align the Development Code with the recently adopted General Plan;
therefore, the proposed revisions to the Development Code are consistent with the General Plan as
evaluated in the General Plan EIR and adopted by the City. Additionally, the proposed rezoning of parcels
in the City are a technical clean-up correcting errors in the zoning map that would not result in direct
physical impacts to the environment different from those anticipated in the General Plan EIR.
Consequently, the changes to the Development Code and rezoning of parcels would not change the
conclusions of the EIR.
ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
2. CEQA Analysis
October 2022 Page 11
2. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have
been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified
as complete demonstrating that the project will have one or more significant effects not discussed
in the previous EIR.
The General Plan Update anticipated the need to amend the Development Code to implement the goals
and policies adopted by the City. The General Plan EIR relies upon the Implementation Measures included
in the General Plan to regulate all future development. Thees Measures will continue to apply to all
development in the City and will have the same mitigating effects as disclosed in the General Plan EIR.
Because these changes are a result of the Development Code review anticipated by the General Plan
Update, there is no new information that was not known and could not have been known at the time the
General Plan EIR was certified. The impacts from the proposed project would be the same as those
disclosed in the certified General Plan EIR.
3. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have
been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified
as complete demonstrating that significant effects previously examined will be substantially more
severe than shown in the previous EIR.
The proposed project would have the same significant impacts as those disclosed in the General Plan EIR.
The General Plan policies and Standard Conditions of Approval identified in the General Plan EIR to
reduce physical environmental effects would apply to all new development. These policies would have the
same mitigating effect as disclosed in the General Plan EIR. The proposed project would better align the
Development Code with the recently adopted General Plan, and therefore, the proposed project is
consistent with the General Plan EIR. Additionally, the proposed rezoning of parcels in the City are a
technical clean-up and would not result in direct physical impacts to the environment. There is no new
information that would demonstrate that significant effects examined would be substantially more severe
than shown in the certified General Plan EIR. Future development that would require amendments to the
General Plan would be required to undergo appropriate environmental analysis.
4. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have
been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified
as complete demonstrating that mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be
feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects
of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
The proposed project would better align the Development Code with the recently adopted General Plan
as evaluated by the General Plan EIR. All policies and Standard Conditions of Approval identified in the
General Plan EIR would continue to apply to all development in the City and would have the same
mitigating effect as disclosed in the General Plan EIR. The proposed project would not change the
assumptions described in the General Plan EIR and does not change the conclusions of the EIR or require
new Standard Conditions of Approval or mitigation. Additionally, the proposed rezoning of parcels in the
City are a technical clean-up and would not result in direct physical impacts to the environment. Future
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
2. CEQA Analysis
Page 12 October 2022
development that would require amendments to the General Plan would be required to undergo
appropriate environmental analysis.
5. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have
been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified
as complete demonstrating that mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably
different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more
significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation
measure or alternative.
The proposed project would not result in direct physical changes to the environment but would ensure that
the Development Code is consistent with the General Plan. Additionally, the proposed rezoning of parcels
in the City are a technical clean-up to reflect the proposed Development Code change or reflect existing
developed conditions of property. As such, development in the City would continue to be consistent with
the buildout projected in the General Plan EIR, and the resulting impacts disclosed in the General Plan
EIR would remain the same. Therefore, no new Standard Conditions of Approval, mitigation measures,
or alternatives to the proposed project would be required.
There are no substantial changes in the circumstances or added information that was not known and could not
have been known at the time of the adoption of the General Plan EIR. As a result, and for the reasons explained
in this addendum, the proposed project would not cause any new significant environmental impacts or
substantially increase the severity of significant environmental impacts disclosed in the General Plan EIR.
Therefore, the proposed project does not trigger any of the conditions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162
requiring preparation of a subsequent EIR, and the appropriate environmental document as authorized by
CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(b) is an addendum.
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Figure 2
RESOLUTION NO. 22-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2022-
00464, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCORPORATE NEW DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT DRC2022-00465, ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT DRC2022-00466, AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2021050261)
PREPARED FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN
A.Recitals.
1.The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared a set of amendments, as described
in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Municipal Code
amendments, General Plan Land Use Map amendments, and Zoning Map amendments are
collectively referred to as the “Amendments”.
2. On December 13, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the Amendments and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3.All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B.Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby 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 December 13, 2022, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
a. The Articles/Chapters of the Municipal Code subject to Municipal Code
Amendment DRC2022-00464 are as follows: Chapter 17.26 (“Establishment of Zones”) to add
the zone names and descriptions of new Open Space zones, “P - Parks” and “FC/UC – Flood
Control/Utility Corridor” and change the name of the existing “Open Space” zone to “Open Space
Conservation”; Chapter 17.30 (“Allowed Land Use By Base Zone”) to establish land use and
permit requirement columns in Table 17.30.030-1 for the new Open Space zones, “P – Parks”
and “FC/UC – Flood Control/Utility Corridor”; Chapter 17.36 (“Development Standards By Base
Zone”) to add Sections 17.36.020 and 17.36.030 per the adoption of Ordinance No. XX to
incorporate the development standards for two units in single-family residential zones and urban
lot splits in single-family residential zones into the Development Code; Chapter 17.62
(Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots) to add Section 17.62.070 to establish standards for
the use, development, and improvement of nonconforming lots; Chapter 17.77 (“Transfer of
Development Rights”) per the adoption of Ordinance No. XX to establish standards and
Exhibit D
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 22-30
MCA DRC2022-00464, ZMA DRC2022-00466, GPA DRC2022-00465 – CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
December 13, 2022
Page 2
procedures for the transfer of development rights; Chapter 17.90 (Drive-In and Drive-Through
Uses) to update the existing development standards in order to align with the goals of the General
Plan; Chapter 17.97 (Live/Work Units) to add standards for the location, development, and
operation of integrated live/work units in mixed-use zones and for the reuse of existing residential,
commercial, and industrial structures to accommodate live/work opportunities.
b.Inclusive of Municipal Code Amendment DRC2022-00464 are various technical
amendments to Articles II (“Land Use and Development Procedures”), III (“Zones, Allowed Uses,
and Development Standards”), IV (“Site Development Provisions”), V (“Specific Use
Requirements”), VIII (“Form-Based Code”), and IX (“Glossary”) of Title 17 (“Development Code”)
of the Municipal Code. The technical amendments include formatting and typographic error fixes,
new definitions, new/clarified development standards, and updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit
development standards per adoption of new State laws. For reference purposes, the Articles
subject to Municipal Code Amendment DRC2022-00464 are included in Exhibit “A”.
c.The parcels that are subject to Zoning Map Amendment DRC2022-466 include:
the parcels currently zoned “OS – Open Space/FC – Flood Control/UC – Utility Corridor” being
rezoned to either “P – Parks” or “FC/UC – Flood Control/Utility Corridor”; a technical fix to rezone
parcels in a single-family neighborhood within a Master Plan community from High Residential
(H) back to Low Medium Residential (LM); a technical fix to rezone five (5) parcels from High
Residential (H) to Medium High Residential (MH) (the affected parcels were inadvertently zoned
“H” and rezoning to “MH” remains consistent with the Suburban Moderate General Plan
Designation and allows for development intensity that is more compatible with adjacent lower
density residential developments); a technical fix to rezone APN: 020-901-315 from “OS – Open
Space/FC – Flood Control/UC – Utility Corridor” back to “NI – Neo-Industrial”; a technical fix to
rezone APNs: 022-902-180 and 022-902-191 from “CE2 – Center 2” to “IE – Industrial
Employment”; a technical fix to rezone APN: 106-264-157 from “OS – Open Space/FC – Flood
Control/UC – Utility Corridor” to its previous zoning designation Very Low (VL) Residential; a
technical fix to rezone APN: 108-947-125 from “OS – Open Space/FC – Flood Control/UC – Utility
Corridor” to its previous zoning designation of Medium Residential; a technical fix to rezone APNs:
108-926-155 and 108-928-157 from “OS – Open Space/FC – Flood Control/UC – Utility Corridor”
to its previous zoning designation of Medium Residential; and a technical fix to rezone APN: 108-
947-125 from “OS – Open Space/FC – Flood Control/UC – Utility Corridor” to its previous zoning
designation of “NI – Neo-Industrial”. For reference purposes, the parcels affected by Zoning
Map Amendment DRC2022-00466 are identified on Exhibit “B”.
d.General Plan Amendment DRC2022-00465 will include an amendment to
Volume 2 – Chapter 1 (“Land Use & Community Character”) in the General Plan to amend Figure
LC-3 (“Land Plan”) to update the associated map to reflect the Land Use designation changes for
eight parcels. The parcels that are subject to General Plan Land Use Map Amendment DRC2022-
00465 include: APN: 020-901-315, amending its land use designation from General Open Space
and Facilities to Neo-Industrial Employment District; APN: 106-264-157, amending its land use
designation from General Open Space and Facilities to Semi-Rural Neighborhood; APN: 108-
947-125, amending its land use designation from General Open Space and Facilities to Semi-
Rural Neighborhood; APNs: 108-926-155 and 108-928-157, amending the land use designations
from General Open Space and Facilities to Suburban Neighborhood - Low; APN: 020-917-115,
amending its land use designation from General Open Space and Facilities to Traditional Town
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 22-30
MCA DRC2022-00464, ZMA DRC2022-00466, GPA DRC2022-00465 – CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
December 13, 2022
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Center; and APNs: 022-902-180 and 022-902-191, amending the land use designations from City
Center to Industrial Employment District. For reference purposes, a list of the parcels affected by
General Plan Land Use Map Amendment DRC2022-00465 is also included in Exhibit “C”.
e. The City prepared the Amendments, which are included as Exhibits “A,” “B,” and
“C” to this Resolution and are hereby incorporated by this reference as set forth in full.
f. Municipal Code Amendment DRC2022-00464 and Zoning Map Amendment
DRC2022-00466 conform to and do not conflict with the goals, policies, and implementation
programs of the General Plan, including, without limitation, the Housing and Land Use Elements
thereof (as amended), and will provide for development in a manner consistent with the General
Plan.
g. General Plan Amendment DRC2022-00465 is in the public interest, and as
amended the General Plan Land Map will remain internally consistent. The proposed General
Plan Amendment will include technical clean-ups to various parcels and will ensure consistency
is maintained between the General Plan Land Map and the Zoning Map, as well as the goals and
policies of the General Plan. Additionally, many of the affected parcels under the General Plan
Land Map amendment are currently developed with existing uses. The proposed amendments to
these parcels will correct the current land map designation to be consistent with the zoning and
existing uses on the property, which is also in the best interest of the public.
h. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s
local CEQA Guidelines, the City has prepared an addendum to the certified Final Environmental
Impact Report (“FEIR”) (SCH #2021050261) prepared for the General Plan Update and Climate
Action Plan. The addendum concludes that the proposed Amendments do not result in any new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects beyond what was analyzed in the certified FEIR. No new information has
become available and no substantial changes to the circumstances under which implementation
of the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan has been undertaken since the certification
of the FEIR have occurred. The proposed Amendments would not substantially increase the
severity of effects relative to the environmental topics analyzed in the certified FEIR, nor would
the proposed Amendments require new mitigation measures or alternatives. Based on this
evidence and all evidence in the record, the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council concur with Planning Department staff’s determination that the proposed Amendments
will not have a significant effect on the environment and an addendum is the appropriate level of
environmental review under CEQA. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed
addendum attached to the staff report accompanying the proposed Amendments, along with the
certified FEIR, and hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the addendum.
3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of
paragraph B above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt
Municipal Code Amendment DRC2022-00464, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2022-00466, and
General Plan Land Use Map Amendment DRC2022-00465 as indicated in the draft City Council
resolution and ordinance attached as Exhibits “D” and “E,” respectively, along with the official
Zoning Map and Official General Plan Land Map, attached as Exhibit "F" and Exhibit "G",
respectively, and incorporated herein by this reference.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 22-30
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CUCAMONGA
December 13, 2022
Page 4
4.The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Bryan Dopp, Chairman
ATTEST:
Matt Marquez, Secretary
I, Matt Marquez, 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 an adjourned regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13th day of December, 2022, by the following
vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
EXHIBIT A
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MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
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presented as a public resource of general information. The information may include both
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to maintain the accuracy of the content of its data files, it makes no claims, promises, or
guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the files.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga assumes no responsibility arising from use of the
information provided. No warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not
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Exhibit B
Exhibit B
Map Reference Parcel Number (APN) Address Current General Plan Designation
New General Plan Designation
1
106264157 6488 Carol
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General Open
Space and
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5 108947125 6880 Victoria
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6 108926155 11422 Genova
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7 108928157 11535 Ragusa
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Suburban
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8 020917115 8968 Archibald
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Town Center
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CUCAMONGA
December 13, 2022
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Exhibit C. General Plan Land Map Amendment Affected Parcels List
RESOLUTION NO. 22-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2022-00465 APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS
PROPERTIES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2021050261) FOR
THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A.Recitals.
1.The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared a set of amendments, as described
in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendments
are referred to as “the Amendments”.
2. On XX XX, 2023, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
Amendments, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to present oral and written
evidence regarding the Amendments 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 City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1.This Council 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 City Council during the
above-referenced public hearing on XX XX, 2023, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The Chapter of the General Plan subject to General Plan Amendment
DRC2022-00465 are as follows: Volume 2 – Chapter 1 (“Land Use & Community Character”) to
amend Figure LC-3 (“Land Plan”) to update the associated map to reflect the Land Use
designation changes for eight parcels, as shown in Exhibit “A”.
b.The parcels that are subject to General Plan Amendment DRC2022-00465 are
identified by APNs: 106-264-157, 108-926-155, 108-928-157, 108-947-125, 020-901-315, 020-
917-115, 022-902-180, and 022-902-191. For reference purposes, a list of the parcels affected
by General Plan Amendment DRC2022-00465 is also included in Exhibit “A”.
c. The City prepared the Amendments, which are included as Exhibit “A” to this
Resolution and are hereby incorporated by this reference as set forth in full.
d.General Plan Amendment DRC2022-00465 conforms to and do not conflict with
the General Plan, including, without limitation, the Housing and Land Use Elements thereof (as
amended), and will provide for development in a manner consistent with the General Plan.
Exhibit D. Draft City Council Resolution
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22-xxx
GPA DRC2022-00465 – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
XX XX, 2022
Page 2
e. The City Council finds that the Amendments provide options for facilitate new
residential and mixed-use development opportunities.
f.Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s
local CEQA Guidelines, the City has prepared an addendum to the certified Final Environmental
Impact Report (“FEIR”) (SCH #2021050261) prepared for the General Plan Update and Climate
Action Plan. The addendum concludes that the proposed Amendments do not result in any new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects beyond what was analyzed in the certified FEIR. No new information has
become available and no substantial changes to the circumstances under which implementation
of the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan has been undertaken since the certification
of the FEIR have occurred. The proposed Amendments would not substantially increase the
severity of effects relative to the environmental topics analyzed in the certified FEIR, nor would
the proposed Amendments require new mitigation measures or alternatives. Based on this
evidence and all evidence in the record, the City Council concurs with the Planning Commission
and Planning Department staff’s determination that the proposed Amendments will not have a
significant effect on the environment and an addendum is the appropriate level of environmental
review under CEQA. The City Council has considered the proposed addendum attached to the
staff report accompanying the proposed Amendments, along with the certified FEIR, and hereby
adopts the addendum.
3.Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
the City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment DRC2022-00465 and amends the
General Plan land use map as set forth in Exhibit “A.”
4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS XXTH DAY OF XX, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the __ day
of ____, 2023, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22-xxx
GPA DRC2022-00465 – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
XX XX, 2022
Page 3
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
DRAFT ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
DRC2022-00464 TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE, A SUPPLEMENTAL UPDATE TO THE DEVELOPMENT
CODE, ADOPTING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2022-
00466 APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED
THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO
THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH
NO. 2021050261) FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF
A.Recitals.
1.The City of Rancho Cucamonga is proposing to amend existing development
standards and create new development standards in order to better calibrate the Development
Code to the vision of the General Plan and update the official Zoning Map to address technical
zone changes.
2.The City is proposing to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code and the official
Zoning Map for certain properties that will be subject to zone reclassifications. The City has
prepared two amendments for this purpose consisting of Municipal Code Amendment DRC2022-
00464 and Zoning Map Amendment DRC2022-00466, as described in the title of this Ordinance
(hereafter referred to as the “Amendments”).
3.As shown in Exhibits “A” and “B,” the Amendments propose to amend Title 17 of
the Municipal Code to establish new and updated development standards for various Articles
within Title 17 of the Municipal Code and to amend the official Zoning Map to incorporate the
proposed zone reclassifications.
4. On December 13, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the Amendments and concluded said hearing
on that date.
5. On XX XX, 2023, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
Amendments, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to present oral and written
evidence regarding the Amendments and concluded said hearing on that date.
6.All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
B.Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
1.Recitals. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in
the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct.
2. Findings. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the City Council
during the above-referenced public hearing on XX XX, 2023, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, the City Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
EXHIBIT E - DRAFT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
a. Per Section 17.22.040(C) of the Municipal Code, amendments to the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map “may be approved only when the City Council finds that the
amendment[s] are consistent with the General Plan goals, policies, and implementation
programs.” The proposed Amendments are consistent with the following Land Use Element and
Housing Element policies:
• Land Use LC-1.2: Quality of Place. “Ensure that new infill development is
compatible with the existing, historic, and envisioned future character and
scale of each neighborhood.”
• Land Use LC-1.4: Connectivity and Mobility. “Work to complete a network of
pedestrian- and bike-friendly streets and trails, designed in concert with
adjacent land uses, using the public realm to provide more access options.”
• Land Use LC-1.9: Infill Development. “Enable and encourage infill
development within vacant and underutilized properties through flexible design
requirements and potential incentives.”
• Land Use LC-1.11: Compatible Development. “Allow flexibility in density and
intensity to address specific site conditions and ensure compatibility of new
development with adjacent context.”
• Housing H-1.3: Accessory Dwelling Units. “Facilitate the development of
accessory dwelling units to provide additional housing opportunities pursuant
to State law and established zoning regulations.”
• Housing H-5.1: Development Review Processes. “Consider new polices,
codes, and procedures that have the potential to reduce procedural delays,
provide information early in the development process regarding development
costs, and charge only those fees necessary to adequately carry out needed
public services and improvements.”
• Housing H-5.4: Development Standards. “Evaluate and adjust as appropriate
residential development standards, regulations, and processing procedures
that are determined to constrain housing development, particularly housing
opportunities for lower and moderate income households and for persons with
special needs.”
b. The Amendments identified herein have been processed, including, but not
limited to, public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
c. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the
City’s local CEQA Guidelines, the City has prepared an addendum to the certified Final
Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) (SCH #2021050261) prepared for the General Plan Update
and Climate Action Plan. The addendum concludes that the proposed Amendments do not result
in any new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects beyond what was analyzed in the certified FEIR. No new information
has become available and no substantial changes to the circumstances under which
implementation of the General Plan has been undertaken since the certification of the FEIR have
occurred. The proposed Amendments would not substantially increase the severity of effects
relative to the environmental topics analyzed in the Certified FEIR, nor would the proposed
Amendments require new mitigation measures or alternatives. Based on this evidence and all
evidence in the record, the City Council concurs with the Planning Commission and Planning
Department staff’s determination that the Amendments will not have a significant effect on the
environment and an addendum is the appropriate level of environmental review under CEQA. The
City Council has considered the proposed addendum attached to the staff report accompanying
the Amendments, along with the certified FEIR, and hereby adopts the addendum.
d. The Amendments are consistent with the direction, goals, policies, and
implementation programs of the General Plan, including without limitation, the Housing and Land
Use Elements thereof, and will provide for development in a manner consistent with the General
Plan.
e. Subject to the approval of the related amendments (General Plan Amendment
DRC2022-00465) the Amendments do not conflict with the policies and provisions of the General
Plan, Planned Community, Specific Plan, and/or Master Plan identified herein.
f. The City Council finds that the Amendments serve the important purpose
of providing sufficient development standards that will apply to various development types
throughout the City and to better calibrate the Development Code and the official Zoning Map to
the vision of the General Plan. The City Council further finds that the proposed Amendments
protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
g. The findings set forth in this Ordinance reflect the independent judgment of
the City Council.
3. Determination on Municipal Code Amendment DRC2022-00464. Based on the
findings set forth in this Ordinance and the totality of the administrative record before it, the City
Council hereby approves Municipal Code Amendment DRC2022-00464 set forth in Exhibit “A,”
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
4. Determination on Zoning Map Amendment DRC2022-00466. Based on the
findings set forth in this Ordinance and the totality of the administrative record before it, the City
Council hereby approves Zoning Map Amendment DRC2022-00466 as set forth in Exhibit “B”,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The City Council hereby amends the
official Zoning Map reflecting the amendments set forth in Exhibit B. For reference purposes, the
updated official Zoning Map for Zoning Map Amendment DRC2022-00466 is also attached as
“C”.
5. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection, subdivision,
sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the
same to be published within in the manner required by law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS XXnd DAY OF XX, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the __ day
of _____, 2023, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
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presented as a public resource of general information. The information may include both
map data and data provided by applications. While the City of Rancho Cucamonga strives
to maintain the accuracy of the content of its data files, it makes no claims, promises, or
guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the files.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga assumes no responsibility arising from use of the
information provided. No warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purposes is
made. It is the responsibility of the recipient of this data to determine that the level of
accuracy meets the needs of their application prior to making any judgments or decisions
based on this information. Do not make any business decisions based on this data before
validating your decision with the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
EXHIBIT G - OFFICIAL
GENERAL PLAN LAND MAP