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ANCHU (iUCAMONGA
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL .JOINT MEETING
WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 ~ 3:00 p.m.
City Hall ~ Tri-Communities Room
10500 Civic Center Drive 4 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
A. CALL TO ORDER:
A1. Pledge of Allegiance
AZ. Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo
Council Members Alexander, Buquet and Williams
Planning Commission Members:
Chairman Munoz
Vice Chairman Howdyshell
Commission Members Fletcher, Oaxaca and Wimberly,
B. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC:
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council and Planning
Commission on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the City Council or
Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
The City Council or Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a
subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as
deemed necessary by the Mayor, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to
speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Mayor and not to the
members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and
decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker,
making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of
the meeting.
C. ITEM ®F ~1~USSION:
C1. Review of the Public Draft of the Development Code - P1-
D. ADJOURNMENT
I, Debra L. McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk, of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on April 26,
2012, per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California.
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Honorable Council Members:
We at Dedeaux Properties have been advised that there aze city code changes proposed.
We own two sites in Rancho Cucamonga. Namely, we own 10801 East Jersey and 9000
Rochester. We feel that these code changes specifically pazking and signage will
detrimentally affect our business, the business climate in Rancho Cucamonga, and
eventually the city itself.
In our opinion, the increase in required pazking for industrial buildings needs further
review. Dart Warehouse and Dedeaux Properties operate wazehouse buildings across the
country and we find that industrial warehouses need only minimal parking. In the city's
opinion what is the average employment requirement for warehouse buildings? In
addition to future construction planning, the code would be retroactive to existing
industrial buildings making a lazge portion of existing structures non-conforming.
Should existing occupants in the city wish to change the physical structure of a building
where would they find the pazking?
Next comment would be the new signage requirement. In a multi-tenant pazk the
occupants would need signage so visitors and transportation companies can find the
correct company. How can this signage requirement be modified to allow proper and
needed identification?
Please consider our questions and requests as this planning for code changes progress
forward.
Sincerely,
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James C. Moore
Property Manager
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DEDEAUX PROPERTIES, LLC
7430 So. Eastman Avenue Loa Angelea, CA 90023
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STAFF REPORT
PLr1NNING DEP~IRTMENT
Date: May 2, 2012
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
John R. Gillison, City Manager
From: Jeffrey A. Bloom, Interim Planning Director
By: Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner
Subject: REVIEW OF THE PUBLIC DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CODE
RANCHO
C,,UCAMONGA
The public draft of the Development Code was released for review and input on April 5, 2012. While
we have retained many of the current development standards, we have clarified and expanded
other areas of the Code, as well as significantly reorganizing the document for ease of use.
Attached is a chapter by chapter summary of significant changes to the Code.
Since the release of the public draft, staff has performed a number of outreach activities to create
public awareness and foster public feedback on the document. These include:
• Meeting with the BIA to discuss changes that impact homebuilders.
• Meeting with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss changes that impact the business
community.
• Fielding questions on the Development Code via phone, a-mail and visits to the public
counter.
• Hosting a public workshop on April 19, 2012.
We have received some feedback from the public workshop regarding parking standards, allowed
uses and master plans. Staff is currently reviewing these comments and developing
recommendations for these comments. In addition, staff has begun to identify changes or additions
that need to be made to the Code to enhance clarity and meet the goals set out at the beginning of
this process. These changes will be fully detailed in a proposed addendum to the Public Draft
Development Code that will be included when the project comes before the Planning Commission
and City Council for recommendation and approval.
Overall, the reaction from the new Code has been positive. We have received complements on its
organization, the expanded land uses and the enhanced graphics. We are confident that this
document will position the City well for future economic growth.
Respectfully submitted,
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rey .Bloom
Interim Planning Director
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ARTICLE I: ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 17.02 Purpose and Applicability
1. This Chapter now only identifies the purpose bf the Development Code and
discusses how the regulations are applicable to new development, existing uses,
and prior approvals. The provisions related to code interpretation, authority of the
City Planner, and procedures have been moved to other sections of the
Development Code.
Chapter 17.04 Administrative Responsibility
2. This Chapter establishes the planning agency of the City and the other various
positions and functions of the City.
3. This Chapter now includes descriptions of the various committees involved in
development review.
Chapter 17.06 Rules and Interpretation
4. This Chapter adds additional guidance regarding the rules for use of the Code. It
also references the procedures for when conflicts exist between other portions of
the Municipal Code or law.
Chapter 17.08 Enforcement
5. This new Chapter describes the City's process for enforcement of the Development
Code, which primarily references existing penalties and enforcement provisions
elsewhere in the Municipal Code (Chapter 1.12).
b. This Chapter also identifies the process for revocation of a permit.
ARTICLE II: LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES
Chapter 17.12 Land Use and Development Approval Reauirements
7. This new Chapter provides an overview of how the Development Code is organized
and what types of actions are subject to review and permit under the Code.
Chapter 17.14 General Application Processing Procedures
8. This Chapter organizes all of the procedural requirements in one location, which
eliminates repetition and minor inconsistencies in the existing Development Code.
9. This Chapter summarizes approval and appeal authority for all permits and
entitlements. The existing code repeats these provisions in several locations and
these have all been consolidated into this single section.
10. This Chapter establishes requirements for consolidated review provisions so that
projects with multiple entitlements automatically go to the highest review authority.
Chapter 17.16 Planning Director Decisions
11. This Chapter consolidates all administrative permits decided by the Planning
Director into one place in the document to reduce repetitiveness and
inconsistencies.
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12. The Chapter consolidates existing sections for Home Occupation, Signs,
Entertainment, Tree Removal, and Adult Entertainment permits and streamlines
permit procedures.
13. This Chapter includes new permits to fill gaps and/or clarify procedures, and comply
with state law such as Official Code Interpretations and Plan Check/Zoning
Clearance.
14. This Chapter consolidates the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and the Non-
Construction Conditional Use Permit into a single CUP. The Planning Director will now
.make the final determination on all CUPS with the ability to elevate to the Planning
Commission.
15. Section 17.16.090 allows the Planning Director to make Similar Use Determinations.
This replaces "Use Determinations" (17.02.040) in the current code that allows a
determination of similar uses to be made by the Planning Commission. The Planning
Director will have the ability to elevate these decisions to the Planning Commission.
16. This Chapter splits the existing Development/Design Review (17.06.010) into two parts
(standard and minor) and names them "Minor Design Review" which is included in
this Chapter and (standard) Design Review which is include under Chapter 17.20
(Planning Commission Decisions).
9 7. Also included in this Section is Site Development Review, which will replace the
existing Minor Development Review process.
Chapter 17.18 Historic Preservation Commission Decisions
18. This new Chapter brings forward the existing permits for historical preservation anc
protection as adopted by the City Council in 201 1.
19. Many (but not all) of the provisions now included in Chapter 2.24 of the Municipal
Code will be moved to this section of the Development Code.
Chapter 17.20 Planning Commission Decisions
20. This Chapter lists all of the permits and entitlements reviewed and considered by the
Planning Commission. This Chapter is includes_all of the Permits from the existing ,
code (Chapter 17.04 -Permits) that are decided by the Planning Commission.
21. Consistent with the changes in Chapter 17.16, Development/Design Review from
the existing code has been renamed and revised to a new Design Review process.
22. Entertainment Permits are relocated to this section (formerly not included in the
Development Code)
23. This Chapter assigns decision-making authority for Adult Entertainment Permits to the
Planning Commission (formerly a Planning Director decision under the existing
code).
24. This Chapter adds a new Reasonable Accommodation entitlement process to allow
deviations to the zoning code to accommodate persons with special needs.
Chanter 17.22 City Council Decisions
25. This Chapter includes new procedures/approvals for Master Plan, Zoning
Amendment, and General Plan Amendment.
26. The Master Plan process provides a planning process that is less onerous than a
Specific Plan or Planned Community. The master planning process has been
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removed from the code. In places where master planning was required and Master
Plan is now required.
27. This Chapter expands the Development Code/Map Amendment process to apply
to both map and text amendments and clarifies the process.
28. This Chapter updates and incorporates Prezoning, General Plan Amendment and
Development Agreement entitlements consistent with the requirements of state law.
ARTICLE III: ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 17.24 Establishment of Zoning Districts
29. This Chapter consolidates all existing zoning district listings and descriptions into one
pldce and explains the difference between base and overlay zoning districts. It also
explains which General Plan land use designations are implemented by the City's
zoning districts.
30: Several existing zoning district regulations have been repurposed as described
below:
a. Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan regulations previously codified were converted
to a new overlay zoning district (Foothill Boulevard Overlay District). Many of the
design provisions were relocated to Article VII (Design Standards and Guidelines).
b. All of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan commercial districts were converted to
citywide base zoning districts
c. Special zoning regulations for industrial areas where commercial development
was allowed were formalized in a new overlay zoning district.
d. Specific Plans and Planned Communities are specifically identified as base
zoning districts in keeping with existing practices and permit processes.
Chapter 17.26- Adoption of Zoning Map
31. This Chapter formalizes the establishment of the Zoning Map, including additional
details about map amendments, records, and relationship to the General Plan. The
Zoning Map replaces the previous Development District Map.
32. This Chapter establishes the rules for interpretation of the Zoning Map.
Chapter 17.30 Allowed Land Use by Base Zoning District
33. This Chapter establishes a land use classification system for grouping land use
categories on the basis of common function, product, or compatibility
characteristics. These classifications are used throughout the Title and are described
in Chapter 17.32 (Allowed Use Descriptions). This system is similar to the use listings in
the existing Industrial Districts Chapter.
34. This Chapter consolidates allowed land use regulations for all of the City's base
zoning districts into a single allowed use table using the new land use classification
system. Current allowed use regulations have been "translated" into this table with
new use classifications. The intent was not to change allowed use regulations as
they apply to individual properties.
Chapter 17.32 Allowed Use Descriptions
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35. This new Chapter describes each category of land uses in the land use classification
system established in Chapter 17.28 and used throughout this Title.
Chapter 17.34 General Development Standards
36. This Chapter consolidates development standards for building sites, building heights,
and setback requirements in one location so that they do not have to be repeated
throughout the document.
37. Graphics have been updated to improve understanding and ensure consistency in
the administration of these general development standards.
Chapter 17.36 Development Standards by Base Zoning District
38. This Chapter consolidates development standards by zoning district type into a
single location in the code. Language has been simplified, tables included, and
graphics updated to improve understanding and ensure consistent administration of
the development standards.
Chapter 17.38 Overlav Zoning Districts
39. This Chapter incorporates existing overlay zoning districts and adds the following
new overlay zoning districts:
a. Foothill Boulevard Overlay Zoning District which is reorganization and repurposing
of the previously adopted Specific Plan. This Chapter includes purpose,
applicability, subarea regulations and development standards. Design guidelines
have been included in Article VII.
b. 4th Street Overlay Zoning District with unique allowed use regulations for the area
along 4th Street between Interstate 15 and Milliken Avenue, Haven Avenue
between Civic Center and Arrow Route, Foothill Boulevard between Elm and
Spruce and the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue.
ARTICLE IV: SITE DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
Chapter 17.42 Accessory Structures
40. This Chapter incorporates all of the existing provisions for accessory structures from
the existing code and graphics have been added for clarification purposes.
41. Table 17.42.040-1 has been added to summarize existing provisions and incorporate
new provisions relating to other accessory structures not previously considered.
Chapter 17.44 Condominium Conversions
There are no significant changes to the condominium conversion regulations.
Chapter 17.46 Density Bonuses, Incentives, and Concessions
42. Density bonus requirements have been updated for consistency with state law.
Chapter 17.48 Fences, walls, and Screening
43. This Chapter consolidates existing development standards for fences and walls. It
also updates and clarifies some elements to comply with state law, while
introducing some new concepts.
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44. Except as specifically exempt from entitlement requirements (e.g., standard b-foot
privacy fence), Site Development Review is now required for new fences and walls.
Chapter 17.50 Implementation of Green Building Code
45. This Chapter implements the optional CalGreen and other "green" or "sustainable"
provisions and reference a "Green Building" matrix, based on CalGreen provisions
which are to be maintained by the Planning Department.
Chapter 17.52 Hillside Development
46. This Chapter translates hillside development provisions of the existing code. This
chapter provides a simplified method (e.g. Land Capacity Schedule) for establishing
limitations on development density and transferring development rights in hillside
areas by categorizing hillsides areas and determining how much development can
occur.
Chapter 17.58 Landscaping Standards
47. This Chapter includes existing landscape regulations applicable to all new
development.
48. Permit and review process for landscaping is clarified, in conjunction with expanded
requirements for landscape plans.
49. Requirements are expanded to account for plant types and location of
landscaping. Maintenance and care requirements are provided. New requirements
are established to regulate the replacement and removal of landscaping.
50. Special landscape requirements are provided for unique sites, including drive-in and
drive-through facilities, parking lots, and project entries.
Chapter 17.60 Outdoor Lighting Standards
51. This new Chapter consolidates and expands existing lighting requirements that
apply to all new development.
Chapter 17.62 Outdoor Sales, Storage, Display, and Seating Standards
52. This Chapter consolidates outdoor storage references from throughout the existing
ordinance and adds outdoor seating regulations to the City's purview.
Chapter 17.64 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
53. This Chapter incorporates existing nonconforming use and structure provisions into
the new format.
Chapter 17.68 Parking and Loading Standards
54. This Chapter includes some parking ratios that are lower (slightly) than the existing
code.
55. A new provision has been added to this chapter that allows the Planning ,
Commission to consider parking studies for special parking situations that may not
be best served by established standards.
56. This Chapter includes a new provision that requires that the minimum number of
parking spaces, parking loading, and bicycle parking areas is maintained and not
used for alternative purposes.
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57. New bicycle parking requirements have been added to this chapter consistent with
the CalGreen Building Code.
Chapter 17.70 Performance Standards
There are no significant changes to existing performance standards.
Chapter 17.72 Property Maintenance
58. This Chapter consolidates existing property maintenance provisions into this single
location.
Chapter 17.74 Sidewalks and Trails
59. This Chapter incorporates current requirements for required sidewalks and
equestrian feeder trails and related maintenance.
60. This Chapter adds new provisions related to site pedestrian connections.
bl". This Chapter establishes the standards for signs that are located on-City property or
,. within the public right-of-way. It is based upon the premise that, as the property
owner, the City has greater control and authority over the types of signs that may
be placed on public property.
62. The types of signs specifically allowed on City property include street banners,
community directional wayfinding signs, and real estate signs, subject to certain
limitations.
63. This Chapter also allows for certain temporary signs that display a noncommercial
message within the "traditional public forum," generally considered the.area
outside of City Hall.
Chapter 17.78 Sian Regulations for Private Property
64. This Chapter has been updated based upon changes in state law and case law,
recognizing the City's ability to regulate signs given the limitations of the First
Amendment and state law.
65. Special policies for signs have been included to help guide the review of signs.
66. Permit requirements for signs are listed in this Chapter and will also be listed in Article
II (Land Use and Development Procedures).
67. The types of exempt signs and prohibited signs have been simplified and updated
consistent with case law and First Amendment issues.
68. Signage standards for on-site permanent signs and on-site temporary signs have
been simplified.
69. The existing standards for subdivision directional signs have been retained.
70. Murals are not explicitly exempt from the requirements of this Chapter.
71. Electronic message signs have been prohibited. Existing signs are grandtathered.
72. The sign amortization process for nonconforming signs has been removed.
Chapter 17.80 Solar Access and Facilities
73. This Chapter incorporates existing standards and adds new graphics to clarify intent
of solar access provisions.
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Chapter 17.82 Transportation Demand Management
74. This Chapter clarifies when TDM requirements apply and lowers the minimum
development size threshold so more developments qualify.
75. This Chapter adds new development standards related to commuter drop-off
requirements, carpool parking, and other TDM provisions.
Chapter 17.84 Tree Preservation
76. This Chapter includes the development standards related to tree preservation. Tree
Removal Permit procedures are provided in Section 17.16.080. These provisions were
formerly in Title 19 of the Municipal Code.
77. This Chapter updates the requirements for tree removal permits for trees based on
species and size.,
Chapter 17.86 Water Efficient Landscaping
78. This Chapter includes the Water Efficient Landscdping provisions from the current
code.
ARTICLE V: SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 17.88 Adult Business Uses
79. Existing adult business regulations have been carried over from the existing code.
These provisions will be used by the Planning Commission as part of the decision-
making process according to Section 17.20.050 (Adult Entertainment Permit) of this
code.
80. Application requirements have been simplified since these may be changed
periodically by the Planning Director and do not need to be codified.
81. Existing location restrictions to limit the location of these facilities with certain parts of
the industrial area has been retained. Since Industrial Subareas are to be eliminated,
a footnote will be added to Table 17.30.030-1 to limit the location of Adult Uses to
certain industrial districts east of Haven Avenue.
Chaoter 17.90 Animal Regulations
82. Existing animal regulations have been carried over which limit certain types of
animals within residential areas. These regulations have been consolidated in Table
17.90.020-1 (Limits on Animals within Residential Areas).
83. A new category for insects has been added to the animal regulations and a
Conditional Use Permit is required for qualifying circumstances.
84. Addition findings have been included prior to the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit for the keeping of Exotic Animals.
Chapter 17.92 Drive-In and Drive-Through Uses
There are no significant changes to the regulations for drive-in and drive-through uses.
Chapter 17.98 Home Occupations
85. The provisions related to home occupations and yard sales within existing code
(Section 17.08.030) have been incorporated. This section of the code now only
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includes the development standards and not the home occupation procedures
which have been relocated to Section 17.16.040.
Chapter 17.100 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
There are no significant changes to the current regulations for medical marijuana
dispensaries.
Chapter 17.102 Mobile Homes
86. This Chapter identifies development standards for mobile homes and mobile home
parks, consistent with state law.
87. Existing regulations have been incorporated from Section 17.08.030 of the
Residential Districts chapter of the existing code for mobile homes and from Section
17.08.060 for Mobile Home Parks.
Chapter 17.104 Public Utilities and Uses
88. This new Chapter establishes special development standards for public utilities and
uses. - . - ,
Chapter 17.106 Second Dwelling Units
89. This Chapter incorporates existing provisions with Chapter 17.08 (Residential Districts)
within the existing code consistent with the boundaries of state law.
Chapter 17.108 Special Regulated Uses
90. This new Chapter establishes special regulations for check cashing, pawnshops,
smoke shops, tattoo parlors, and thrift stores.
Chapter 17.1 10 Temporary Uses
91. This Chapter creates a new section that exempts certain minor temporary uses from
permit requirements.
92. Existing time limits for specific temporary uses have been expanded and minimum
day restrictions have been lifted.
93. Mobile hot food truck events have been added as an allowed temporary use with
specific standards.
Chapter 17.112 Wireless Communication Facilities
There are no significant changes to existing regulations for wireless communication
facilities.
Chapter 17.114 Television Satellite Dish and Antenna Regulations
There are no significant changes to existing regulations for television satellite dish and
antenna regulations.
ARTICLE VI: SPECIAL PLANNING AREAS
Chapter 17.116 Purpose and Applicability
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94. This new Chapter establishes that Specific Plans, Planned Communities, Master
Plans, and Overlay Zoning Districts are considered Special Planning Areas within the
City of Rancho Cucamonga. Further, this Chapter explains that each of the City's
Special Planning Areas has unique land use and/or development standards that
apply and describes how those unique provisions relate to other zoning and
development regulations in this Title.
Chapter 17.1 18 Special Planning Area Mao and Descriptions
95. This Chapter establishes a new map showing all of the Special Planning Areas
adopted in Rancho Cucamonga with unique land use and/or development
standards.
96. This Chapter provides brief descriptions of the 12 Special Planning Areas currently
designated/adopted in the City.
ARTICLE VII: DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
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Chapter.l 7.126 'Purpose and Abplicdbility. ~.
97. This Chapter is an introduction to the Article and describes how the provisions within
this Article apply to projects as part of the Site Development Review, Minor Design
Review or Design Review entitlement processes.
Chapter 17.130 General Design Provisions
98. This Chapter consolidates design standards and guidelines that are currently
located throughout the Development Code and apply to all development types
into a single location. Design provisions that apply uniformly to all development
types have been separated from provisions that are unique to specific
development types in Chapter 17.132 (e.g. residential, commercial, hillside, signs,
etc.).
99. Design provisions have been reorganized and divided into Standards and
Guidelines to identify which provisions are less flexible (standards) and which are
more flexible (guidelines) in how they are achieved.
100. Some design provisions have been rewritten to clarify, but not change intent.
Chapter 17.132 Design Provisions by Development Tvpe
101. This Chapter consolidates all of the design standards and guidelines unique to
specific areas of the City or specific topic areas into a single location. All design
standards and guidelines that are applicable to all development types are included
in the earlier Chapter 17.130 (General Design Provisions). In the existing code,
design provisions are located throughout the code in various chapters.
102. Design provisions are reorganized into "Standards" and "Guidelines" to help
identify the less flexible standards and the more flexibility guidelines.
ARTICLE VIII: GLOSSARY
Chapter 17.136 Universal Definitions
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103. This Chapter incorporates all existing definitions into a consolidated Glossary.
Definitions have been updated and expanded as appropriate for new and
modified regulations in the Development Code and to comply with State Law.
Chapter 17.138 Adult Business Definitions
There are no significant changes to the existing adult business definitions.
Chapter 17.140 Density Bonus Definitions
There are no significant changes to the existing density bonus definitions.
Chanter 17.142 Historic Resources Definitions
There are no significant changes to the existing historic resources definitions.
Chanter 17.144 Medical Mariiuana Definitions
There are no significant changes to the existing medical marijuana definitions.
Chapter 17.146 Sian Definitions
104. The definitions have been updated and expanded as appropriate for new and
modified regulations in the Development Code.
Chapter 17.148 Water Efficient Landscanina Definitions
There are no significant changes to the existing water efficient landscaping definitions.
Chanter 17.150 Wireless Telecommunication Definitions
There are no significant changes to the existing wireless telecommunication definitions.
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