HomeMy WebLinkAbout860 - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 860 •
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
CODE AMENDMENT DRC2013-00101, A SUPPLEMENTAL
UPDATE TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. On May 8, 2013, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing with respect to the above referenced Development
Code Amendment and, following the conclusion thereof, adopted its Resolution No. 13-22,
recommending that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt said amendment.
2. On June 5, 2013, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
duly noticed public hearing on the amendment.
3. 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:
SECTION 1: This City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the
Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the
above-referenced public hearing on June 5, 2013, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, the City Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The City desires to adopt a supplemental update to the Development Code in
order to (i) clarify definitions and administrative procedures; (ii) correct prior errors and
omissions; and (iii) regulate cottage food operations and ancillary equipment in industrial zones;
and
b. The City has prepared a set of amendments (the "Amendments"), which is
included as Attachment 1.
SECTION 3: The City has prepared an Addendum (the "Addendum") to the City of
Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2000061027) (the "Final
EIR"), attached hereto as Attachment 2 to this Ordinance, which confirms that the environmental
impacts stemming from the Development Code Update were adequately addressed in the Final
EIR, and that a subsequent EIR or negative declaration is not required for the Development
Code Update. The City Council finds that the Addendum complies with the California
Environmental Quality Act, its implementing regulations at 14 California Code of Regulations §
15000 et seq., and the City's local CEQA guidelines (collectively "CEQA").
SECTION 4: The City Council hereby adopts the Amendments to the Development Code
attached to this Ordinance and incorporated herein by reference as Attachment 1.
SECTION 5: The Council hereby directs the City Clerk to make all necessary,
non-substantive conforming revisions to the Municipal Code necessary to codify this Ordinance,
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO.860
DRC2013-00101 — DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
June 5, 2013
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including, but not limited to, clerical corrections to section numbers, table and figure references,
and cross references.
SECTION 6: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is, for any reason, deemed or held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
any court of competent jurisdiction, or preempted by legislative enactment, such decision or
legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby declares that it would have adopted this
Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or words thereof, regardless
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, or words might
subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional or preempted by subsequent legislation.
SECTION 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
a Summary of this Ordinance to be published within 15 days after its passage at least once in
the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of
Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19`h day of June 2013.
AYES: Alexander, Michael, Spagnolo, Steinorth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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ATTEST:
ice C. Rey o d, Ci Clerk
I, JANICE C. REYNOLDS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at
a Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 5th day
of June 2013, and was passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga held on the 19`h day of June 2013.
Executed this 20`h day of June 2013, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
r �
ice C. Reynolds, ty Clerk
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Article II Land Use and Development Procedures
Chapter 17.14 General Application Processing Procedures
Section 17.14.060 Approving Authority
TABLE 17.14.060-1 APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS
Designated Approving Authority
"R"="Recommending Body"
Type of Permit or Decision "F"= "Final Decision-Making Body"
Planning Historic Planning City
Director Preservation Commission Council
Commission
Official Code Interpretation F
Plan Check/Zoning Clearance F
Home Occupation Permit F
Sign Permit F
Temporary Use Permit F
Tree Removal Permit F
Uniform Sign Program F
Similar Use Determination F
Reasonable Accommodation F
Site Development Review F
Minor Exception F
Conditional Use Permit F
Minor Design Review F
Hillside Development Review F
Large Family Day Care Permit F
Mills Act R R F
Landmark Designation R R F
Certificate of Appropriateness R F
Certificate of Economic Hardship R F
Entertainment Permit R F
Design Review R F
Variance R F
Adult Entertainment Permit R F
Tentative Subdivision Map (see Title 16) R F
Planned Community R R F
Specific Plan R R F
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Designated Approving Authority
"R" ="Recommending Body"
"F"= "Final Decision-Making Body"
Prezoning R R F
Development Code/Zoning Map R R F
Amendment
Development Agreement R R F
General Plan Amendment R R F
Section 17.14.070 Appeals
A. Appeal Authority. Any interested person may appeal any action of the Planning
Director, Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission made pursuant
to this Article to the designated appeal authority listed in Table 17.14.070-1 (Appeal
Authority) within ten (10) days from the date of the action. Actions by the City Council
are final and no further administrative appeals are available.
Chapter 17.16 Planning Director Decisions
Section 17.16.025 Director Determination Process (with Notice)
B. Purpose. Certain administrative permits and entitlements decided by the Planning
Director require a notice to neighboring property owners.
C. Applicability. Notice for Director Determination shall be provided for the following
applications:
1. Tree Removal Permit (only if six [6] or more)
2. Minor Exceptions
3. Conditional Use Permits
4. Large Family Day Care
D. Notice of Application. Notice of the filing of an application for those applications
identified in Subsection B above shall be mailed to persons owning property within
six hundred sixty feet (660') of the project site; in the case of tree removal permits or
minor exceptions, notice is only required to adjacent properties. For large family day
care permits, notice is required one hundred feet (100') of the project site. The notice
shall specify that the application will be decided by the City following an open public
comment period where comment is received on or before a date specified in the
notice which shall be ten (10) days after the date of mailing. This notice shall also
include an explanation of appeal rights.
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E. Decision. The Director may approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications
listed in this Section. Decisions shall be based on standards and criteria set forth
within this Code and shall be accompanied by brief, written findings and a
determination. Planning Director decisions listed in Subsection 17.16.025.B
(Applicability) above may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
Section 17.16.080 Tree Removal Permit
D. Permit Requirements.
1. No person, firm, or corporation shall remove, relocate, or destroy any
heritage tree within the City limits, including an applicant for a Building
Permit, without first obtaining a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning
Director.
2. No Tree Removal Permit shall be issued for the removal of any heritage tree
on any lot associated with a proposal for development, unless all
discretionary approvals have been obtained from the City, or unless an
emergency waiver is granted pursuant to Subsection 17.16.080.H
(Emergency Waiver).
3. No tree designated as a historic landmark shall be altered, removed,
relocated, or destroyed by any person, firm, or corporation without first
obtaining both a Certificate of Appropriateness and a Tree Removal Permit.
Alteration, removal, relocation, or destruction of trees designated as historic
landmarks may require a Certificate of Compliance even if exempt from the
requirement for a tree removal permit under this Section.
Section 17.16.110 Minor Exceptions
A. Purpose. Exceptions may be needed to certain provisions to allow creative design
solutions and to accommodate unique site conditions.
B. Applicability. A Minor Exception may be granted to modify certain requirements of
this Code, as listed in Table 17.16.110-1 (Standards Subject to Exception).
Exceptions do not apply to land use and are not intended to waive a specific
prohibition or procedural requirement. Additionally, a Minor Exception may be
granted for exemptions from development standards for the repurposing or reuse of
industrial warehouse and other large footprint buildings for alternative uses not
envisioned when the structure was originally built, provided the use satisfies any
allowed use and permit requirements provided in Section 17.30.030 (Allowed Land
Uses and Permit Requirements).
TABLE 17.16.110-1 STANDARDS SUBJECT TO EXCEPTION
Standard Maximum Reduction or Increase
Fence height 2-foot increase
Parking or loading spaces — Number required 25%
Setbacks (reduction) 10%
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Maximum lot coverage (increase) 10%
Maximum height (increase) 10%
C. Review Process. An application for a Minor Exception shall be filed with the
Planning Department in a manner prescribed by the Planning Director with the
required fee as established by City Council resolution.
D. Public Notice. The Planning Director shall, not less than ten (10) days before
rendering a decision, provide for public comment through notice to adjacent property
owners of the pending application.
E. Findings. The Planning Director shall approve or approve with conditions, an
application for an exception after finding all of the following. If the Planning Director
does not make all of these findings, he/she shall deny the Minor Exception.
1. The Minor Exception is consistent with the General Plan or any applicable
specific plan or development agreement.
2. The proposed development is compatible with existing and proposed land
uses in the surrounding area.
3. The proposed exception to the specific development standard(s) is necessary
to allow creative design solutions compatible with the desires of the
community and/or to accommodate unique site conditions.
4. The granting of the Minor Exception will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the
same district, and will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare or
materially injurious properties or improvements in the vicinity.
F. Conditions. In approving a Minor Exception, the Director may impose any
reasonable conditions to ensure that the approval will comply with the findings
required, as well as any performance criteria and development standards contained
within this Code.
Section 17.16.130 Minor Design Review
F. Review Process.
1. An application for a Minor Design Review shall be filed with the Planning
Department in a manner prescribed by the Planning Director with the required
fee as established by City Council resolution.
2. The Planning Director shall be the approving authority for Minor Design
Reviews. The procedure for review and action shall be as provided in this
Section.
3. All development proposals submitted pursuant to this Section may be
reviewed by the following committees: (1) Design Review Committee —
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architecture and site planning; (2) Grading Committee — grading and
drainage; and (3) Technical Review Committee —compliance with technical
code requirements. If reviewed by any or all of the aforementioned
committees, each committee shall make a recommendation on each project
for consideration.
4. Upon acceptance of a complete application, projects subject to Section
17.16.130 F 3 shall be scheduled on the first available agenda for committee
reviews. The applicant and any persons requesting notice will be notified at
least ten (10) days prior to the meetings.
5. The Design Review Committee shall review the project design submittals and
make recommendations to the Planning Director based on:
Design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City's General Plan, design guidelines of
the appropriate district, and any adopted architectural criteria for
specialized area, such as designated historic districts, theme areas,
specific plans, community plan, boulevards, or planned developments.
ii. The design and layout of the proposed development will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring,
existing, or future developments, and will not create traffic or
pedestrian hazards.
Hi. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain
the harmonious, orderly, and attractive development contemplated by
this Section and the General Plan of the City.
iv. The design of the proposed development would provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and the visiting public as well as its
neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color
that will remain aesthetically appealing and will retain a reasonably
adequate level of maintenance.
6. Grading Committee. The Grading Committee will consider items such as, but
not limited to, cut and fill areas, drainage and flood control facilities, erosion
control, retaining walls, and the effect of proposed grading on adjacent
properties. This committee will determine if the grading plan meets City
grading guidelines and policies. The decision of the Grading Committee will
be forwarded to the Planning Director and will be based on criteria contained
in the City's Hillside Development Regulations, Chapter 17.52 (Hillside
Development Standards).
7. Technical Review Committee. Review by this committee will consider items
such as, but not limited to, circulation, street improvements, right-of-way
dedication, utility easements, grading, drainage facilities, storm drain
improvements, California Building Code requirements, security, fire flow,
emergency access, location of fire hydrants, water and sewer line
connections and sizing, water pressure, permit fees, streetscape and
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landscape standards, setbacks, parking, and requirements for environmental
processing. The committee will require changes in any development for
compliance with adopted codes and standards. The committee may also
make recommendations to the Planning Director.
Article Ill Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards
Chapter 17.30 Allowed Land Use by Base Zoning District
Section 17.30.030 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
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TABLE 17.30.030-1 ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BY
BASE ZONING DISTRICT
Land Use2oning > —I ! x a U U U O 0 Ox x¢ - rA ¢ U U
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District
Residential Uses
Adult Day Care P P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N
Home
Caretaker C C C C C C C P P P N N N N C C C C P C P P
Housing
Dwelling, Multi- N N P P PP P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Family
Dwelling, Second
Unit I'I P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N
Dwelling, Single- P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N
Family
Dwelling, Two- N N P P PP P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Family
Emergency N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N C N N N N N N
Shelter
Family Day Care
Home, Larger"I C C C C C C C N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N
Family Day Care P P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N
Home, Small
Guest House P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Group C C C C C C C C C C C N C N N N N N N C N N
Residential
Home
Occupation Izl P P P P PP P N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N
Live-Work N N N N N N P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Facility
Manufactured
Home 131 •
PP P P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N
Mobile Home C C C C C C N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Park
Residential Care N N N C C C C N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Facility
Residential Care P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N
Home
Single-Room
Occupancy N N N P PP P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Facility
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Land
Use/Zoning > E 2 _ _ E O U U U mU U 0 a c7 =
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District
Transitional
PP PP PP P N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N
Housing
Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses
Agricultural Uses N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P N P P
Animal Keeping4 P P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N
Domestic Pets I
Animal Keeping, C C C C C C C N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N
Exotic Animals
Animal Keeping, P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Insects (4)
Animal Keeping,
Livestock P P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Animals (4)
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Animal Keeping, P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Poultry (4)
Equestrian
Facility, C N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N C C
Commercial
Equestrian P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Facility, Hobby
Recreation, Resource Preservation, Open Space, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly Use C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C N N N N N N
Cemetery/ N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N N
Mausoleum
Community C C C C C C C C C C C C C N P P N N N C N N
Center/Civic Use
Community C C C C C C N N N N N N N N N N N N P N P P
Garden
Convention N N N N N N C C C C C C C C C C C C N N N N
Center
Golf Course/ N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N C C
Clubhouse
Indoor
Amusement/ N N N N N N C N C C P P P N N N N N N N N N
Entertainment
Facility
Indoor Fitness
and Sports N N N N N N C C C C C C C C C C N N N N N N
Facility—Large
Indoor Fitness
and Sports N N N N N N P PP P P C P P C C N N N N N N
Facility—Small
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Land a U U U U 0 x v1 2 U U
Use/Zoning > _1 5 2 I 2 O z 0 U m II U a O E x O x u
District
Library and C C C C C C P P P P N P N P C N N N C C C C
Museum
Outdoor
Commercial N N N N N N C C C C N N C C C C N N N N N N
Recreation
Park and Public P P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N P P P P
Plaza
Public Safety C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C N C N N
Facility
Resource-
Related P P P P P P P N N N N N N N N N N N P P P P
Recreation
School,
Academic C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C N N N C N N
(Private)
School,
Academic P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P N N N P N N
(Public)
School, College/
University C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C N N N C N N
(Private)
School, College/
University C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C N N N C N N
(Public)
Schools,
Specialized N N N N N N C C C C C C C C C C N N N N N N
Education and
Training/Studio
Theaters and N N N N N N C N N C N N P N N N N N N N N N
Auditoriums
Tutoring Center N N N N N N C C C C C C C C N N N N N N N N
Large
Tutoring Center— N N N N N N P P P P P P P P N N N N N N N N
Small
Utility, Transportation, Public Facility, and Communication Uses
Broadcasting and
Recording N N N N N N N P N P N N N P P P N N N N N N
Studios
Park and Ride N N N N N N N C C C N N N N P P N N N N N N
Facility
Parking Facility N N N N N N P P N P C N C P C C C C N N C C
Transit Facility N N N N N N N N N N : N N N N C C C C N N N N
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Land
Use/Zoning 'J 5 2 _ O U U U U U a
U i = O x LL S
District
Utility Facility and
Infrastructure— N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C C C C C N C C
Fixed Based
Structures (5)
Utility Facility and
Infrastructure— P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Pipelines (5) •
Wind Energy
System— P N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C C N N N N
Small(10)
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult Day Care N N N N N N C C C C N N N C C C N N N N N N
Facility
Adult-Oriented
Business 1e N N N N N N N N N N N N N N A A A A N N N N
Alcoholic N N N N N N C N C C C C C C C C N N N N N N
Beverage Sales
Ambulance N N N N N N N C C C N N N N N C P P N N N N
Service
Animal Sales and N N N N N N P N P P P P N N N N N N N N N N
Grooming
Art, Antique, N N N N N N P N P P P P P N N N N N N N N N
Collectable Shop
Artisan Shop N N N N N N P N P P P P P N N N N N N N N N
Bail Bonds N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N N N
Banks and
Financial N N N N N N C C C P P P P P P P N N N N N N
Services
Bar/Nightclub N N N N N N C C N C C C C C N C N N N N N N
Bed and C C C N N N N N N N C C N N N N N N N N N N
Breakfast Inn
Building
Materials Store N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C P P N N N N
and Yard
Business N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N
Support Services
Call Center N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C C N N N N N N
Card Room N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Check Cashing N N N N N N P N P P N N N N P N N N N N N N
Business
Child Day Care N N N N N N C C C C C N C C C C N N N N N N
Facility/Center
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Land J a U U U U 0 a
Useloning > _ 3 o z 0 U m ¢ U C7 = O x LL o
District
Consignment N N N N N N C N C C N C N N N N N N N N N N
Store
Convenience N N N N N N P N P P N C N N C C N N N N N N
Store
Crematory N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N N
Services
Drive-In and
Drive-Through N N N N N N C C C C C N C C C C N N N N N N
Sales and
Service (8)
Equipment Sales N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N C P P N N N N
and Rental
Feed and Tack N N N N N N N N P P N N N N. N N N N N N N N
Store
Furniture,
Furnishing, and N N N N N N P N P P P P P N N N N N N N N N
Appliance Store
Garden
Center/Plant N N N N N N P N P P P N P N N P N P P N P P
Nursery
Grocery Store/ N N N N N N P N P P P N P N N N N N N N N N
Supermarket
Gun Sales N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N N N N N N N N
Hookah Shop N N N N N N C N N C N N N N N N N N N N N N
Home
Improvement N N N N N N P N P P P N P N C P N N N N N N
Supply Store
Hotel and Motel N N N N N N P C N P N N C C P N N N N N N N
Internet Cafe N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N N
Kennel, N N N N N N N N N C C N C N C C N N N N N N
Commercial
Liquor Store N N N N N N C N C C C C C N C C N N N N N N
Maintenance and
Repair, Small N N N N N N P N P P P N P P N P P C N N N N
Equipment
Massage N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N
Establishment
Medical
Marijuana N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Dispensary
Medical
Services, N C C C C C C P N P P N N P P P N N N N N N
Extended Care
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District
Medical
Services, N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N
General
Medical
Services, N N C C C C C C N C N N N N P P N N N N N N
Hospitals
Mobile Hot Food i
Truck N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Mortuary/Funeral N N N N N N N C C C N N N N N N N N N N N N
Home
Office, Business N N N N N N P ' P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N
and Professional
Office, Accessory N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N
Pawnshop (7) N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N N N N N N N N
Personal N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N
Services
Restaurant, No N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N
Liquor Service
Restaurant, Beer N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N
and Wine
Restaurant, Full N N N N N N C C C C C C C C C C N N N N N N
Liquor Service
Retail, Accessory N N N N N N P P P P P N P P C C N N N N N N
Retail, General N N N N N N P N P P P P P N C C N N N N N N
Retail, N N N N N N P N N P P N P N P N N N N N N N
Warehouse Club
Secondhand N N N N N N P N P P N N N N N N N N N N N N
Dealer
Shooting Range N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N N
Smoke Shop 1'1 N N N N N N N N N C C N C N N N N N N N N N
Specialty Food N N N N N N P N P P P P P N N N N N N N N N
Store
Tattoo Shop (7) N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N N N N N N N N
Thrift Store 171 N N N N N , N C N C C C N C N N N N N N N N N
Veterinary C N N N N , N C N P P C C C N N P P P N N N N
Facility
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Auto Vehicle N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N N N
Dismantling
Auto and Vehicle N N N N N N N C N C N N P N C C N N N N N N
Sales and Rental
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Land
Use/Zoning > -I E E x x R a U U U U o V 0 a U .3 x N ¢ U LL U
District
Auto and Vehicle
Sales, N N N N N N N P P P P N P P P N N N N N N N
Autobroker
Auto and Vehicle N N N N N N N P P P P N P P P P N N N N N N
Sales, Wholesale
Auto and Vehicle N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C P P N N N N
Storage
Auto Parts Sales N N N N N N N N P P N N P N N N N N N N N N
Car Washing and N N N N N N N C C C C N C N N N N N N N N N
Detailing
Recreational N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N N
Vehicle Storage
Service Stations N N N N N N C C C P C N C C C C N N N N N N
Vehicle Services, N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N P P P N N N N
Major
Vehicle Services, N N N N N N N C C P N N C N P P N N N N N N
Minor
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Fuel Storage and N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N
Distribution
Manufacturing, N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N N N N N
Custom
Manufacturing, N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P N N N N
Heavy
Manufacturing,
Heavy-Minimum N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N N N
Impact
Manufacturing, N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N N N N N
Light
Manufacturing, N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P P P N N N N
Medium
Printing and N N N N N N N N N P N N N N P P N N N N N N
Publishing
Recycling
Facility, N N N N N N N N P P N N N N N P P P N N N N
Collection
Recycling
Facility, N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N N
Processing
Recycling
Facility, Scrap N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N N N
and Dismantling
Facility
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Land 2 _ 0- 0 0 U V O a =
Use/Zoning > J _ 2 _ 0 2 O z 0 U m cc U 0 - = O z o- 0
District
Research and N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P N N N N N N
Development
Storage,
Personal Storage N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N N
Facility
Storage N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N C C C N N N N
Warehouse
Storage Yard N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C PP N N N N
Wholesale,
Storage, and N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C P P N N N N
Distribution—
Heavy
Wholesale,
Storage, and N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P P P N N N N
Distribution—
Light
-
Wholesale,
Storage, and N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N P P P N N N N
Distribution—
Medium (9) 1 i
Table Notes:
(1) See additional regulations for second dwelling units in Chapter 17.100.
(2) See additional regulations for home occupations in Chapter 17.92
(3) See additional regulations for mobile homes in Chapter 17.96.
(4) See Additional regulations for animal keeping in Chapter 17.88.
(5) Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of
a Conditional Use Permit.
(6) See additional regulations for adult entertainment businesses in Chapter 17.86. Adult-oriented businesses are not
permitted west of Haven Avenue.
(7) See additional regulations for special regulated uses in Chapter 17.102.
(8) See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in Chapter 17.90.
(9) Not permitted within 300 feet of residentially zoned property.
(10) See additional regulations for wind energy systems in Chapter 17.76.
(11) Family Day Care Home-Large requires approval of a Large Family Day Care Permit,not a Conditional Use Permit.
Section 17.30.040 Other Allowed Use Provisions
In addition to the allowed use provisions listed in Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and
Permit Requirements by Base Zoning District), additional allowed use provisions are described
in the following articles and chapters of this Title.
A. Specific Use Requirements. Article V (Specific Use Requirements) identifies
several use types that have special land use and/or development requirements.
Some of these use types have special requirements or regulations established by
state or federal law and others have special requirements based on local issues,
priorities, and preferences. Use regulations in Article V are intended to supplement
the allowed use regulations in Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit
Requirements by Base Zoning District).
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B. Outdoor Sales and Operations. Unless permitted by definition in Chapter 17.32
(Allowed Use Descriptions) or permitted as a temporary use with an approved permit
in Chapter 17.104 (Temporary Uses), all business shall be conducted within an
enclosed building.
C. Temporary Uses. In addition to the permanent land use listings in Table
17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zoning District),
Chapter 17.104 (Temporary Uses) establishes regulations for uses that are
temporary in nature.
Chapter 17.32 Allowed Use Descriptions
Section 17.32.020 Allowed Use Descriptions
A. Residential Uses.
12. Home Occupation. The conduct of a business within a dwelling unit or
residential site, employing occupants of the dwelling, with the business
activity being subordinate to the residential use of the property. Examples
include, but are not limited to, accountants and financial advisors, architects,
artists, attorneys, offices for construction businesses (no equipment or
material storage), and real estate sales. This category includes cottage food
uses, consistent with State Law.
16. Residential Care Facility. Consistent with the definitions of state law, a
residential care facility provides 24-hour nonmedical care for more than six
persons 18 years of age or older, or emancipated minors, with chronic, life-
threatening illness in need of personal services, protection, supervision,
assistance, guidance, or training essential for sustaining the activities of
daily living or for the protection of the individual. This classification includes,
but is not limited to, rest homes, residential care facilities for the elderly,
adult residential facilities, wards of the juvenile court, and other facilities
licensed by the State of California. Convalescent homes, nursing homes,
and similar facilities providing medical care are included under the definition
of Medical Services, Extended Care.
17. Residential Care Home. Consistent with the definitions of state law (Health
and Safety Code §1502), a residential care home is a home that provides 24
hour nonmedical care for six or fewer persons 18 years of age or older, or
emancipated minors, with chronic, life-threatening illness in need of personal
services, protection, supervision, assistance, guidance, or training essential
for sustaining the activities of daily living, or for the protection of the
individual. This classification includes rest homes, residential care facilities for
the elderly, adult residential facilities, wards of the juvenile court, and other
facilities licensed by the State of California. Convalescent homes, nursing
homes, and similar facilities providing medical care are included under the
definition of Medical Services, Extended Care.
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B. Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses.
1. Agricultural Uses. This use category includes farms, orchards, vineyards,
livestock grazing, and hydroponics, including on-site sales of products grown
on site.
2. Animal Keeping. Care and maintenance of animals on private property. The
listing below provides a distinction between various types of animals related
to allowed use provisions in Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and
Permit Requirements by Base Zoning District). This classification is distinct
from Animal Sales and Grooming, and Equestrian Facility (commercial or
hobby). Also see Kennel, Commercial, which provides for the boarding of
animals (e.g., doggie day-care).
a. Domestic pets. Small animals (no larger than the largest breed of
dogs) customarily kept as pets within a dwelling unit. This
classification includes dogs, cats, fish, and birds (excluding large
tropical birds and poultry).
b. Exotic animals. Wild animals not customarily confined or cultivated by
man for domestic or commercial purposes, but kept as a pet or for
display, including wolf-dog hybrids, potbelly pigs, non-poisonous
snakes, reptiles, and large tropical birds (including peacocks).
c. Insects. Small arthropod animals confined or cultivated by man for
domestic purposes including but not limited to flies, crickets,
mosquitoes, beetles, butterflies, and bees.
d. Livestock animals. Domesticated animals that may be kept or raised
in pens, barns, houses, and pastures for private use. Livestock
includes, but is not limited to, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and equine.
e. Poultry. Domesticated birds (fowl) customarily kept for eggs or meat
for personal consumption. This classification includes chickens,
roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, and Cornish game hens.
Chapter 17.36 Development Standards by Base Zoning District
Section 17.36.010 Development Standards for Residential Zoning
Districts
TABLE 17.36.010-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Development Standard/ VL L LM M MH H
Zoning District
Lot Area (minimum) 20,000 sf 7.200 sf 5,000 sf 3 ac (1) 3 ac (1) 3 ac (1)
Lot Area (minimum net avg) 22,500 sf 8,000 sf 5,000 sf 3 ac (1) 3 ac (1) 3 ac (1)
Lot Width (minimum) 90 ft(2) 65 ft (2) 50 ft(2) n/a n/a n/a
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Development Standard/ VL L LM M MH H
Zoning District
Lot Width (corner lot) 100 ft 70 ft 50 ft n/a n/a n/a
Lot Depth (minimum) 200 ft 100 ft 90 ft n/a n/a n/a
Minimum Frontage 50 ft 40 ft 30 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft
Minimum Frontage (flag lot) 30 ft 20 ft 20 ft 50 ft 50 ft 50 ft
Allowed Density(dwelling units per acre)
Minimum Density(3) n/a n/a 4 du/ac 8 du/ac 14 du/ac 24 du/ac
Maximum Density 2 du/ac 4 du/ac 8 du/ac (4) 14 du/ac (4) 24 du/ac 30 du/ac
Minimum Setback
Front Yard (5) 42 ft (6) 37 ft(6) 32 ft (6) 37 ft (6) n/a n/a
Corner Side Yard (5) 27 ft 27 ft 22 ft 27 ft n/a n/a
Interior Side Yard (5) 10/15 ft 5/10 ft 5/10 ft 10 ft (7) n/a n/a
Rear Yard (5) 60 ft 20 ft 15 ft 10 ft (7) n/a n/a
At Interior Site Boundary
(Dwelling/Accessory NR (6) 15/5 (7) 15/5 (7) 15/5 (7)
Building)
Building Height(maximum in feet)(9)
Primary Buildings 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft(10) 40 ft (10) 55 ft(10)
Lot Coverage(maximum lot coverage with buildings as a percentage of the parcel or project)
Lot Coverage 25% 40% 50% 50% 50% 50%
Open Space Requirement (minimum percentage of open space per parcel or project)
Private Open Space 300/150 sf 225/150 sf 150/100 sf 150/100 sf
(Ground Floor/Upper Story)
Open Space (Private and 40% 35% 35% 35%
Common)
Minimum Patio/Porch Depth 6 ft (11) 6 ft (11) 6 ft (11) 6 ft (11) 6 ft (11) 6 ft (11)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size(12)
Single-Family 1,000 sf
(attached and detached)
Multi-Family(13)
Efficiency/Studio 550 sf
Multi-Family(13)
One Bedroom
650 sf
Multi-Family(13)
Two Bedroom
800 sf
Three or More Bedrooms 950 sf
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Development Standard/ VL L LM M MH H
Zoning District
Distance Between Building/Structure Fronts(8)(14)(minimum)
Between buildings with no patio 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft
or recessed patio
Between patio fence/wall less 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft
than 5 feet in height
Between patio fence/wall more 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft
than 5 feet in height
Between balconies above patio
fence/wall more than 5 feet in — — 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft
height
Between a patio fence/wall and 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft
a building wall
With common patio fence/wall — — 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft
Other Miscellaneous Building Setback Requirements(8)(minimum)
Building to one-story detached
garage/carport or other 6 ft/15 ft 15 ft 15 15
accessory structure
Building to wall or curb at 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft
project entry
Table Notes:
(1) On existing lots of record,parcels less than 3 acres or less than the required minimum frontage may only be developed at
the lowest end of the permitted density range.
(2) Average width, which shall vary accordingly:
VL-+/- 10 feet
L&LM-+/-5 feet
(3) Excluding land necessary for secondary streets and arterials and in hillside areas shall be dependent on the
slope/capacity factor contained in Chapter 17.52(Hillside Development Standards).
(4) Developing multi-family in the LM district and single-family in the M district at the maximum density requires compliance
with Standards for Higher Residential Densities as outlined in Subsection 17.36.010.D.
(5) Setbacks are measured between the structure and curb face in front yards and corner side yards.Setbacks are measured
between the structure and property line in rear yards and interior side yards.
(6) Front yard setbacks in new residential developments may be reduced by up to 5 feet to allow for variation in structural
setbacks along the street.
(7) Add 10 feet if adjacent to VL, L, or LM district.
(8) Applies to buildings Iwo stories and taller in height.Add 10 more feet for each story over two stories.
(9) In hillside areas, heights shall be limited to 30 feet.
(10) Limit one story within 100 feet of VL or L district for multiple-family dwellings.
(11) Free and clear of obstructions.
(12) Senior citizen projects are exempted from this requirement.
(13) To assure that smaller units are not concentrated in any one area or project, the following percentage limitations of the
total number of units shall apply: 10%for efficiency/studio and 35%for one bedroom or up to 35%combined. Subject to a
Conditional Use Pen-nit, the Planning Commission may authorize a greater ratio of efficiency or one-bedroom units when
a development exhibits innovative design qualities and a balanced mix of unit sizes and types.
(14) "Front"is defined as the face of the building or unit with the major glass area and/or major recreation area and may
include access to that private recreation area. This access may or may not relate to the primary entrance to the building
that faces the street or drive;therefore,some buildings may have more than one front.
E. Recreation Area/Facility. Where required, in the M, MH, and H residential districts,
the developer shall provide recreational amenities in conjunction with common open
space as follows:
1. Development consisting of thirty (30) units or less shall provide three (3) of the
following recreational amenities:
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a. Large open lawn area; one of the dimensions shall be a minimum of
fifty feet (50').
b. Enclosed tot lot with multiple play equipment.
c. Spa or pool.
d. Barbecue facility equipped with grill, picnic benches, etc.
2. Development consisting of thirty-one (31) units to one hundred (100) units shall
provide another set of recreational amenities as described in Subsection
17.122.040.M.1 above, or equivalent, as approved by the Planning
Commission.
3. Development consisting of one hundred and one (101) units to two hundred
(200) units shall provide five (5) of the following recreational amenities, or
equivalent, as approved by the Planning Commission:
a. Large open lawn; one of the dimensions shall be a minimum of one
hundred feet (100').
b. Multiple enclosed tot lots with multiple play equipment. The tot lots
shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of tot
lots and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review
and approval.
c. Pool and spa.
d. Community multipurpose room equipped with kitchen, defined areas
for games, exercises, etc.
e. Barbecue facilities equipped with multiple grills, picnic benches, etc.
The barbecue facilities shall be conveniently located throughout the
site. The number of barbecue facilities and their locations shall be
subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
f. Court facilities (e.g., tennis, volleyball, basketball).
g. Jogging/walking trails with exercise stations.
4. For each one hundred (100) units above the first two hundred (200) units,
another set of recreational amenities as described in Subsection
17.122.040M.3 above shall be provided.
5. Other recreational amenities not listed above may be considered subject to
Planning Commission review and approval.
6. Related recreational activities may be grouped together and located at any one
area of the common open space.
7. Dispersal of recreational facilities throughout the site shall be required for
development with multiple recreational facilities.
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All recreation areas or facilities required by this Section shall be maintained by
private homeowners associations, property owners, or private assessment districts
F. Other Miscellaneous Residential Development Standards.
6. Roofing Materials. All new and existing development within Residential
Zoning Districts shall have roofing material made of tile, or the imitation
thereof, but not including composition shingles. Other roofing materials such
as metal, slate, or the imitation thereof, but not including composition
shingles, may be approved by the approval authority if it is determined that
the roof material enhances the building design. Any replacement of existing
roofing materials shall be consistent with the existing material or upgraded to
a higher quality roofing material. For example, a composition shingle roof
can be replaced with composition shingles or can be upgraded to higher
quality roofing material such as tile or slate.
7. Slope Planting. Slope banks 5 feet or greater in vertical height and of 5:1 or
greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and
landscaped with appropriate groundcover for erosion control. Slope banks 5
feet or greater in vertical height 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 square feet of
slope area, one 1-gallon or larger size shrub for each 100 square feet of
slope area, and appropriate groundcover. In addition, slope banks in excess
of 8 feet in vertical and of 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon
or larger size tree per each 250 square feet of slope area. Trees and shrubs
shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope
planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system
to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. Maintenance by a
Homeowners' Association may be required by the Planning Commission on
a case-by-case basis.
Section 17.36.040 Development Standards for Industrial Districts
D. Other Miscellaneous Industrial Development Standards.
1. Special Streetscape. Future development and redevelopment within industrial
areas shall be consistent with the special streetscape standards listed in
Table 17.36.040-2 (Streetscape Setback Requirements) and as depicted in
Figure 17.36.040-1 (Special Streetscape Requirements).
2. Special Building Height Standards. Building height limits shall not exceed the
height limits prescribed in the LA/Ontario International Airport Compatibility
Plan. For areas within the High Terrain Zone, the building height limit shall be
seventy feet (70'). Buildings or structures greater than seventy feet (70') in
height within the High Terrain Zone are subject to the ONT-IAC Project
Notification Process and require a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
exception (Obstruction Evaluation - Form 7460). In cases where the
LA/Ontario International Airport Compatibility Plan permits heights greater
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than seventy feet (70'), building height limits shall be limited to maximum of
height of seventy-five feet (75'), unless a Conditional Use Permit is granted
permitting heights greater than seventy-five feet (75').
3. Special Height Exceptions for Ancillary Equipment. Within the Minimum
Impact/Heavy Industrial (MI/HI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) Districts, height
exceptions may be granted for ancillary equipment with special design and
landscape considerations as follows:
a. Maximum 90 feet with approval of a Minor Exception with the
additional findings that the ancillary equipment is designed in a
manner that integrates well within the subject site and existing
and/or proposed landscaping will buffer the views of ancillary
equipment from designated view corridors.
b. Maximum 120 feet with approval of a Conditional Use Permit
with the additional findings with the additional findings that the
ancillary equipment is designed in a manner that integrates well
within the subject site and existing and/or proposed landscaping
will buffer the views of ancillary equipment from designated view
corridors.
TABLE 17.36.040-2 STREETSCAPE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Type Average Depth of (2,3,4) (5)
yp Landscape(''2) Buildi
Street T ng Setback Parking Setback
Major Arterial & Special 45 ft 45 ft 25 ft
Boulevard
Secondary 35 ft 35 ft 20 ft
Local/Collector 25 ft 25 ft 15 ft
Table Notes:
(1) The average depth shall be uninterrupted from the face of curb, except for sidewalks,pedestrian hardscape,plazas and
courtyards,and monument signs.
(2) Parcels less than 225 feet in depth from the ultimate curb face on special boulevards are not required to provide an
average depth of landscaping or building setback greater than 25 feet or 20% the depth of the property, whichever is
greater.
(3) As determined from ultimate face of curb.
(4) Average depth of landscaping must still be provided.
(5) Street frontage walls and fences over 3 feet in height are subject to building setbacks.
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Article IV Site Development Provisions
Chapter 17.42 Accessory Structures
Section 17.42.030 Permit Requirements and Exemptions
C. Exempt Structures. The following accessory structures are exempt from planning
entitlements provided they comply with listed requirements. Exempt accessory
structures may require Building Permits in keeping with the California Building Code
adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga and placed in accordance with Table
17.42.040-1 (Development Standards for Accessory Structures).
1. All accessory structures that are less than one hundred twenty (120') square feet
in size with no portion of the structure equal to or greater than six feet (6') in
height.
2. Water features. A detached structure typically used for decorative or landscape
design purposes such as a fountain, water wall, bird bath and similar features
that are less than one hundred twenty (120') square feet in size with no
portion of the feature equal to or greater than six feet (6') in height.
3. Play Equipment. Structures and surfaces used for recreational purposes
including play structures, tree houses, jungle gyms, and non-illuminated
sports courts such as tennis and basketball courts.
4. Deck/Patio. A detached porch or platform that is generally constructed with
wood, concrete or stone that is above the grade or located over a basement
or story below.
5. Pool/Spa. Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing.
Swimming pool includes in-ground and above-ground structures and
includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and non-portable
wading pools.
6. Pool Accessories. Any structure for entertainment or relaxation value, including
but not limited to diving boards, slides, and grottos.
7. Outdoor Entertaining Features. Structures used for entertainment and outdoor
cooking such as built-in barbecues and fire pits.
8. Temporary, Portable Shade Structures. Shelters used for the storage of vehicles,
recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, self propelled equipment and bulky items
designed to be portable and/or collapsible constructed of canvas, vinyl,
aluminum, wood, or similar materials.
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Chapter 17.56 Landscaping Standards
Section 17.56.050 General Landscape Development Standards
D. Synthetic Turf. Synthetic turf may be used as a substitute for natural turf for the
purposes of water conservation. The following standards shall apply to the use and
maintenance of synthetic turf:
1. Synthetic turf shall consist of lifelike individual blades of grass that emulate real
grass in look and color and have a minimum pile height of 1-1/2 inches.
2. A proper drainage system shall be installed underneath to prevent excess
runoff or pooling of water.
3. Synthetic turf shall be installed and maintained to effectively simulate the
appearance of a well-maintained lawn.
4. The use of indoor or outdoor plastic or nylon carpeting as a replacement for
synthetic turf or natural turf shall be prohibited.
5. Synthetic turf shall be installed in combination with natural plant materials (e.g.
trees, shrubs and groundcover) to enhance the overall landscaping design.
E. Water Efficiency. If applicable, projects are required to comply with provisions within
Chapter 17.82 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of this Article.
Chapter 17.58 Outdoor Lighting Standards
Section 17.58.050 General Lighting Requirements
D. Sports Fields/Outdoor Activity Areas. Where playing fields or other specialty
activity areas are to be illuminated, lighting fixtures shall be mounted, aimed, and
shielded so that the light falls within the primary playing area and no significant off-
site light trespass is produced. Additionally, the lights shall be turned off within one
hour after the end of the event.
E. Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. Wireless telecommunication facilities and
related equipment shall be unlit except as provided in Chapter 17.106 (Wireless
Communicator Facilities).
F. Maximum Height of Freestanding Outdoor Light Fixtures. The maximum height
of outdoor light fixtures on residential properties shall be twelve feet (12'). The
maximum height of freestanding outdoor light fixtures abutting residential
development shall be fifteen feet (15'). Otherwise, the maximum height for
freestanding outdoor light structures shall be twenty feet (20'). Height shall be
measured from the finish grade, inclusive of the pedestal, to the top of the fixture.
See Figure 17.58.050-2 (Shielding and Maximum Height of Freestanding Outdoor
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Light Fixtures). Height limit for light fixtures in industrial areas is 25 feet. The height
of all outdoor light fixtures is measured from ground level to top of illumination fixture
and does not include decorative elements attached to the top of the fixture.
Chapter 17.64 Parking and Loading Standards
Section 17.64.040 General Parking and Loading Requirements
B. Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions.
1. When outdoors (e.g., parking lot), each parking space shall have a minimum size
of nine feet (9') by seventeen feet (17') with a required one foot (1') overhang
(e.g., over a curb stop) and shall be free of obstructions such as columns or
walls.
2. When Indoors or under a shelter (e.g. parking structure or carport/shade
structure), each parking space shall be ten feet (10') by twenty feet (20')
where columns or walls are located within the parking area.
3. Each loading berth shall be a minimum size of twelve feet (12') by thirty feet (30')
whether indoors or outdoors.
4. When garage parking is required, parking spaces shall be designed in a side by
side configuration with a minimum dimension of 10 feet wide by 20 feet deep
for each required parking space free and clear of obstructions. If tandem
parking is provided, only one space will count toward the minimum parking
requirements.
Section 17.64.080 Parking and Driveway Design and Development
A. Surface Parking Area. All surface parking areas shall have the following
improvements:
1. Each required parking space and aisle, shall be graded, drained, and
surfaced so as to prevent dust, mud, or standing water and shall be identified
by pavement markings, wheel stops, entrance and exit signing, and
directional signs, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. All new parking
spaces shall be painted with double stripe pavement markings.
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Chapter 17.68 Property Maintenance
Section 17.68.030 Vehicle Parking Limitation in Residential Areas
I. No trailer, semi-trailer, boat, or portable recreational equipment (e.g. jet skis or
snowmobiles) shall be parked or stored within the front yard, corner side yard, or
side yard abutting a street unless (1) it is not a commercial vehicle and is parked for
a temporary period of time not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours; (2) it is involved in
loading or unloading activity; and (3) it is parked in compliance with any other
applicable City ordinance.
Section 17.68.060 Recreation Vehicle Parking and Storage
The parking and storage of recreational vehicles on residential properties, in all residential
districts, shall be subject to the provisions of this Section.
A. Recreational Vehicles Defined. For the purposes of this Section, "recreational
vehicles" shall mean a vehicle towed or self-propelled on its own chassis or attached
to the chassis of another vehicle with provisions for sleeping, cooking and/or
sanitation designed or used for temporary dwelling, recreational, or sporting
purposes. Examples include, but shall not be limited to, motor home, converted
trucks or busses, travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler, mounted camper, camping
trailer, or similar equipment provided that such vehicles are not commercial vehicles
or used for commercial purposes.
B. Parking Limitation. Recreational vehicle parking shall only be permitted within an
enclosed garage, carport, or a similar structure, or if outdoors, in an authorized off-
street paved parking area. All other parking or storage shall be prohibited.
C. Access. Recreational vehicles shall not be parked in a way to render inaccessible a
required garage.
D. Authorized Parking Areas. Authorized outdoor parking areas shall be limited to the
locations and conditions described below.
1. Recreational vehicles may be parked or stored in side or rear yard areas,
provided that such areas are screened from view from the street, public right-
of-way, and adjacent properties by a permanent legally constructed and
maintained fence, wall, or equivalent screening material at least five feet (5')
in height.
2. Recreational vehicle parking areas within side and rear yards shall be limited
to five percent (5%) of the total lot area or five hundred (500) square feet,
whichever is greater, unless constructed pursuant to an approved Minor
Development Review.
3. Recreational vehicles may also be parked within public view in authorized
parking areas within the front yard, or corner side yard abutting a street, for
temporary periods of time not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours, except as
noted in Subsection 17.68.060.D.4 below.
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4. Time limits established in Subsection 17.68.060.D.3 may be waived for one
recreational vehicle or one boat mounted on a trailer on a specific property
when all of the following conditions can be demonstrated:
Current owner or resident has resided on said property since prior to
December 31, 1991.
i. Current owner or resident has owned a recreational vehicle since prior
to December 31, 1991, while residing on the property.
Hi. Property in question cannot reasonably accommodate recreational
vehicle storage in the side or rear yard.
iv. Recreational vehicle may only be parked or stored on a paved surface
located between the driveway and the nearest side property line.
v. Property in question is not located within the Planned Communities of
Caryn, Terra Vista, or Victoria.
E. Portable Recreational Equipment. Authorized parking areas for portable
recreational equipment shall be limited to the locations and conditions described
below:
1. Portable recreational equipment may be parked or stored within an enclosed
garage or within the side or rear yard areas provided that such areas are
screened from view from the street, public right of way, and adjacent
properties by a permanent legally constructed and maintained fence, wall or
equivalent screening material at least five feet (5') in height.
2. Portable recreational equipment may also be parked within the front yard, or
corner side yard abutting a street, for temporary periods of time not to exceed
seventy-two (72) hours.
F. Parking Area Maintenance. All parking areas within public view from the street,
public right-of-way, or adjacent properties shall be surfaced with a permanent paving
material. Such areas shall be maintained in good usable condition, free of potholes
and broken sections to prevent the accumulation of mud, dust, and weeds, and shall
be kept free of debris, dirt, and other loose materials. RV parking areas shall be keep
free of contaminant discharge (oil stains and grease) and any discharge should be
cleaned from paved areas immediately to prevent discharge entering the storm drain
system.
G. Occupancy Prohibited. Recreational Vehicles shall not be used for the purpose of
temporary or permanent living, including but not limited to sleeping, cooking, bathing,
occupying as a dwelling, or any stay within the Vehicle not directly related to its
driving except in a designated public campground or other licensed private camping
facility, or in conjunction with an active construction site with a Temporary Use
Permit.
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Chapter 17.74 Sign Regulations for Private Property
Section 17.74.090 Allowed Temporary On-Site Sign Standards
This Section describes standards for temporary on-site signs. All temporary signs require a
temporary sign permit prior to their establishment. Temporary signs may include, but are not
limited to, commercial signs for grand openings or for special product, sale, or event advertising.
All temporary signs must comply with the standards listed in Table 17.74.090-1 (Allowed
Temporary On-Site Sign Standards) and are subject to the following:
Article V Specific Use Requirements
Chapter 17.86 Adult Business Uses
Section 17.86.030 Permit Requirements
It shall be unlawful to establish or operate, or cause or permit to be operated, any adult
entertainment establishment without first obtaining an adult entertainment zoning permit from
the Planning Commission consistent with requirements of Chapter 17.14 (General Application
Processing Procedures) and Chapter 17.20 (Planning Commission Decisions).
Chapter 17.92 Home Occupations
Section 17.92.030 Development Standards
All home occupations shall comply with the following development standards:
A. Incidental Use by Nature. The use of the dwelling as a home occupation shall be
clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its
inhabitants. Not more than fifteen percent (15%) of the total square footage for the
dwelling or one room of the dwelling, whichever is less, shall be used for the home
occupation.
B. Employees. No persons, other than members of the family who reside on the
premises, shall be engaged in the home occupation activity. Off-site employees or
partners are not permitted, except for cottage food uses, consistent with State law.
C. Exterior Appearance. There shall be no change in the outward appearance of the
building or premises, or other visible evidence of the activity.
D. Sales. There shall be no sales of products on the premises, except produce (fruit or
vegetables) grown on the subject property, or cottage food products. On site sales of
produce and cottage food products produced on site shall be limited to the hours of
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Off-site sales, including electronic and mail order commerce,
is permitted, consistent with the other standards of this Chapter.
E. Visitors and Customers. The use shall not allow customers or clientele to visit
dwellings unless this activity involves the sale of fruits and produce or cottage food
products or is approved by the Planning Director as part of a Home Occupation
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Permit and is determined to fit within the residential character of the area (e.g., piano
lessons).
F. Operation Standards. No equipment or processes shall be used on the subject
property that creates noise, smoke, glare, fumes, odor, vibration, electrical, radio, or
television interference disruptive to surrounding properties.
G. Accessory Structures. No home occupation shall be conducted in an accessory
building. Normal use of the garage may be permitted if such use does not obstruct
required parking. The use shall not involve storage of materials or supplies in an
accessory building or outside any structures.
H. Deliveries. Deliveries shall not exceed those normally and reasonably occurring for
a residence. Deliveries of materials for the home occupation shall not involve the use
of commercial vehicles, except for Fed Ex, UPS, or USPS-type home pickups and
deliveries. Off-site deliveries, such as to a post office box, are preferred.
Signs. No signs shall be displayed in conjunction with the home occupation and
there shall be no advertising using the home address.
J. Commercial Vehicles. No person shall park or store more than one commercial
vehicle or any commercial vehicle over 10,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight
per dwelling unit.
Chapter 17.104 Temporary Uses
Section 17.104.040 Standards for Specific Temporary Uses
L. Recreational Vehicles or Mobile Homes on Active Construction Sites. These
are permitted as a temporary living quarters for security personnel or temporary
residence of the subject property owner, subject to the following restrictions:
1. The Planning Director may approve a temporary living quarter for the duration
of the construction project or for a specified period, but in no event for more
than two (2) years. If exceptional circumstances exist, a one (1) year
extension may be granted, provided that the building permit for the first
permanent dwelling or structure on the same site has also been extended.
2. Installation of a temporary living quarter may occur only after a valid building
permit has been issued.
3. Temporary living quarters permitted pursuant to this Section shall not exceed
a maximum gross square footage of six hundred fifty (650) square feet in size
(tongue not included).
4.
5. The temporary trailer coach installation must meet all requirements and
regulations of the San Bernardino County Department of Environmental
Health Services and the City Building and Safety Department.
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6. Any permit issued pursuant to this Section in conjunction with a construction
project shall become invalid upon cancellation or completion of the Building
Permit for which this use has been approved, or the expiration of the time for
which the approval has been granted. At that time, trailers shall be removed
from the site.
Chapter 17.106 Wireless Communication Facilities
Section 17.106.030 Development Criteria
A. Screening and Site Selection Guidelines. The following screening and site
selection guidelines apply to all wireless communication facilities:
1. Stealth facilities and concealed antennas are preferred.
2. Wireless communication facilities shall be located where the existing
topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures provide the greatest
amount of screening. Where insufficient screening exists, applicants shall
provide screening satisfactory to the Planning Director, or as otherwise
required herein.
3. Ground-mounted wireless communication facilities shall be located only in
close proximity to existing aboveground utilities, such as electrical towers or
utility poles (which are not scheduled for removal or undergrounding for at
least eighteen (18) months after the date of application), light poles, trees of
comparable heights, and in areas where they will not detract from the
appearance of the city.
4. Wireless communication facilities shall be located in the following order of
preference:
a. Collocated with existing wireless communication facilities.
b. On existing structures such as buildings, communication towers, or utility
facilities.
c. On an existing signal, power, light, or similar kinds of poles.
d. In industrial districts.
e. In commercial districts.
f. In residential districts, subject to additional restrictions set forth herein.
5. Major Wireless Communication Facilities are not permitted to locate within
three hundred feet (300') of any residential structure, within any residential
district, or within three hundred feet (300') of any existing, legally established
Major Wireless Communication Facility except as follows:
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a. When located on any existing nonresidential building or structure or on
any existing utility pole provided such location complies with all of the
following:
i. The collocation is in full compliance with the California Public
Utilities Commission Joint Pole Association General Order 95,
Rule 94, and any other applicable state or federal regulations;
and
ii. Existing Major Wireless Communication Facility to be utilized
for collocation shall previously be granted with a Conditional
Use Permit or a Minor Development Review approval,
including modification of an existing Conditional Use Permit or
Minor Development Review; and
Hi. All accessory equipment and enclosures shall be located
underground or screened from public view as approved in
writing by the Planning Director; and
iv. Unless shown in the submitted application documentation to
not be technically and/or commercially feasible, all antennas
and/or antenna panels shall be flush mounted and limited in
number to that amount necessary to achieve the required
coverage described in said documentation.
b. The proposed facility will replace or modify an existing facility for
purposes of collocation.
c. The proposed facility will be designed and constructed in a manner to
allow for future collocation of an additional wireless communication
carrier provided the applicant submits written documentation that
shows:
i. A more preferable location, as determined by reference to
Section 17.106.030.A 4 cannot be reasonably accommodated
by the applicant due to technical requirements of the proposed
facility including, but not limited to, coverage requirements
imposed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
or otherwise by law, or due to other factors beyond the
applicant's reasonable control.
d. For the purposes of this Chapter, all distances shall be measured in a
straight line without regard to intervening structures, from the nearest
point of the proposed Major Wireless Communication Facility to the
nearest property line of any residential land use, or to the nearest
point of another Major Wireless Communication Facility.
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Article VII Design Standards and Guidelines
Chapter 17.122 Design Provisions by Development Type
Section 17.122.040 Foothill Boulevard
This section establishes parameters within which the community character for the entire Foothill
Boulevard Corridor can be created. To do so, a number of issues and design concepts have
been previously explored. However, at the core of all discussion and investigation has been the
attempt to define community character in an accurate, comprehensive, and pragmatic manner.
The Community Design Guidelines are primarily focused on the creation of aesthetic character.
The purpose is to create a visual environment that evokes a distinctive and unifying image,
which is unique to Rancho Cucamonga. To accomplish this task, the Foothill Boulevard Corridor
must first distinguish itself from other major thoroughfares in nearby communities and, second, it
must serve as a visually unifying concourse that links the entire community of Rancho
Cucamonga. Lastly, it is important to have a design statement for the Foothill Boulevard
Corridor with each contributing community design element skillfully orchestrated to promote a
contiguous, cohesive, community design image.
Article VIII Glossary
Chapter 17.126 Universal Definitions
Section 17.126.020 Universal Definitions
Lot Coverage. The area of a lot covered by buildings including eaves greater than twenty four
(24) inches, projecting balconies, and similar features but excluding ground-level paving,
landscaping, open recreational facilities, and lattice patio covers. See Figure 17.126.020-8 (Lot
Coverage).
Second Dwelling Unit. An attached or detached dwelling unit which provides complete
independent living facilities for one or more persons, with permanent requirements for sleeping,
eating, cooking and sanitation sited on the same parcel as the primary dwelling unit. This
definition includes granny flats, efficiency units and manufactured homes, pursuant to
Government Code section 65852 (0(4).
Water Feature. A detached structure typically used for decorative or landscape design
purposes such as a fountain, water wall, bird bath and similar features.
Vehicle, Recreation. A vehicle towed or self-propelled on its own chassis or attached to the
chassis of another vehicle with provisions for sleeping, cooking and/or sanitation designed or
used for temporary dwelling, recreational, or sporting purposes. Examples include, but shall not
be limited to, motor home, travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler, mounted camper, camping trailer,
converted trucks and busses provided that such vehicles are not commercial vehicles or used
for commercial purposes.
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Portable Recreational Equipment. A vehicular unit designed and used for recreational or
sporting purposes, but not for temporary dwelling. Examples include, but shall not be limited to,
boat, trailer, golf cart, all terrain vehicle, sand buggy, dune buggy, utility terrain vehicle (side by
side), personal watercraft or similar equipment.
Chapter 17.136 Sign Definitions
Section 17.136.020 Sign Definitions
Linear Frontage. The horizontal distance measured along the building frontage facing the
street. In cases where a business has no building frontage facing a street, the building frontage
with the primary business entrance shall be considered the primary building frontage (e.g., an
entrance facing a courtyard). For multi-tenant buildings, ground floor tenants may have their
primary frontage determined independently for the rest of the building based on the
aforementioned rules.
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Addendum to the
Rancho Cucamonga 2010 General Plan Update
Environmental Impact Report
ADDENDUM
This Addendum to the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Environmental Impact Report
(SCH#2000061027) (the "EIR") has been prepared in connection with the City's supplemental
amendment to the Development Code (the "Project"). The Addendum confirms that the environmental
impacts stemming from the Project were adequately addressed in the EIR and that a subsequent EIR or
negative declaration is not required for the Project.
Proposed Supplemental Development Code Amendments
The Project consists of supplemental amendments to the City's recently adopted comprehensive
Development Code, which was in turn adopted to implement the policies of the recently completed
2010 General Plan Update. Since adoption of the Development Code update in July 2012, City staff has
identified several errors and omissions in the Development Code that were never intended to be part of
the Code. The purpose of the Project is to correct these errors and omissions and clarify text where
necessary. It is therefore considered to be largely procedural in nature. Table A-1 summarizes the
changes proposed in the project and the reason for including into the Development Code.
Table A-1: Summary of Proposed Changes to the Development Code
Article Chapter Proposed Change Reason
17.14 Clarify the approval authority for Large
I 17.16 Family Day Care Applications and reinstate Omitted in error.
100 foot noticing requirement
Revision needed to text to clarify
I 17.14 Clarify the appeal process for Historic that decisions made by the Historic
Preservation Commission decisions. Preservation Commission could be
appealed to the City Council.
Revision needed based on
Clarify the required findings for a Minor feedback that some of the current
I 17.16 required findings do not
Exception.
adequately correlate to the types
of allowed minor exceptions.
Clarify that Minor Design Review
applications can be referred to Clarification of the language order
I 17.16 for easier understanding and less
committees (Grading, Technical and
Design Review) if necessary. interpretation.
Error in the translation of the Land
III 17.30 Allow Medical Services, General allowed as Use table as the definition of
a permitted use in the CC District. medical uses was amended in the
Development Code in July 2012.
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Article Chapter Proposed Change Reason
Error in the translation of the Land
Allow Indoor Fitness and Sports Facilities— Use table as the definition of
III 17.30 Small as a permitted use in the RRC indoor fitness and sports facilities
• District. was amended in the Development
Code in July 2012.
Error in the translation of the Land
Allow Indoor Fitness and Sports Facilities, Use table as the definition of
III 17.30 Large as a conditionally permitted use in indoor fitness and sports facilities
the RRC District. was amended in the Development
Code in July 2012.
Add a footnote to Family Day Care Home,
II 17.30 Large to clarify the use requires a Large Technical clarification.
Family Day Care Permit, not a Conditional
Use Permit
III 17.30 Require business to be conducted within Omitted in error.
an enclosed building.
III 17.32 Amend definition of Home Occupation to Required by State law(AB 1616).
include cottage food uses.
Amend the definition of Residential Care Technical clarification to avoid
III 17.32 Facility to include the care for more than conflict with the definition of
six people. Residential Care Homes.
Amend the definition of Animal Keeping to Clarification to prevent poultry
III 17.32 keeping in residential zones for
clarify poultry keeping.
commercial egg production.
Revise the minimum square footage Technical error. The original
II 17.36 requirements for multi-family dwelling residential development standards
units. table was recreated incorrectly.
Technical error. These standards
II 17.36 Delete the private open space are required for multi-family
requirement for VL and L zones. developments, which are not
allowed in these zones.
II 17.36 Reinstate requirements for slope planting Omitted in error.
in rear yards.
Omitted in error. Local and
Re-label "local" streets on Table collector streets have the same
II 17.36 17.36.040-2 to "local/collector" for streetscape setback requirements,
streetscape setback requirements. but collector streets are not listed
on the table.
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Environmental Impact Report
Article Chapter Proposed Change Reason
Modification to allow accessory
Incorporate height exceptions for ancillary equipment necessary for
III 17.36 equipment in MI/HI and HI districts with development to be permitted with
discretionary permits. discretionary review and
conditions of approval.
Reincorporate standards for pool
equipment and outdoor entertainment
IV 17.42 Omitted in error.
features to be located within the side and
rear yard setbacks.
IV 17.56 Reinstate development standards for Omitted in error.
synthetic turf.
Reinstate lighting standards for outdoor
IV 17.58 Omitted in error.
recreation courts on residential properties
Reinstate minimum garage size
IV 17.64 requirements, double striping of parking Omitted in error and a clarification
stalls and clarify the use of tandem of past practice.
parking.
Clarify regulations for the parking, storage Clarification needed for
IV 17.68 and use of recreational vehicles within consistency with other parking
residential areas. regulations and to better assist
code enforcement.
Rename Adult Entertainment Zoning
Permit and clarify the approval authority is Technical change to be consistent
V 17.86 with text in Chapters 17.14 and
the Planning Commission, not the Planning
Director. 17.20.020.
Amend home occupation use
V 17.92 requirements to allow cottage food uses Amended as required by State law
within residential properties. (AB 1616).
Add definitions for Second Dwelling Unit Addition required for clarity in
VIII 17.126 administration of the
and Portable Recreation Equipment.
Development Code.
Modify the definition of Lot Coverage to Modification to prevent eaves
VIII 17.126 from being counted toward lot
include only eaves greater than 24 inches.
coverage.
VIII 17.126 Modify the definition of Recreational Modification required to be
Vehicle. consistent with Chapter 17.68.
Add a definition and graphic for Linear Addition required for clarity in
VIII 17.136 calculating linear frontage for sign
Frontage.
area.
The Project will not affect the current methods of conducting environmental review for new
development applications.
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Rancho Cucamonga 2010 General Plan Update
Environmental Impact Report
The 2010 General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report
On May 19, 2010, the City Council adopted the 2010 General Plan Update and certified the EIR. The
updated plan serves as the foundation for many of the City's regulatory documents, including the
Development Code, specific plans, community plans, master plans, and design guidelines. With the
2010 General Plan Update, the City's focus shifted to infill development (development of remaining
vacant properties within developed business districts and residential neighborhoods).
The EIR evaluated potential for the 2010 General Plan Update to result in environmental impacts, as
summarized in the following table:
No Mitigation Mitigation Measures Significant and Unavoidable
Agricultural Resources Cultural Resources Aesthetics
Biological Resources Hazards and Hazardous Agricultural Resources
Geology and Soils Materials Air Quality
Population, Housing and Hydrology and Water Quality Climate Change
Employment Land Use and Planning Mineral Resources
Public Services Noise
Parks and Recreation
Transportation and Traffic
Utilities and Service Systems
The City made findings regarding the environmental impacts of adopting the General Plan as well as
overriding considerations for significant and unavoidable impacts, both individually and cumulatively,
for the following issues: Aesthetics, Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, Climate Change, and Mineral
Resources.
The findings made by the City necessary to certify the EIR and adopt the General Plan also included a
mitigation monitoring and reporting program. For impacts to Land Use and Planning, the City
determined that changes or alterations have been incorporated into the General Plan that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effects identified in the EIR resulting in a less than
significant impact. More specifically the City's findings stated there would be no conflict between the
General Plan and the land development code because updates to the land development code, as well as
adherence to standard conditions related to consistency of future development with the proposed 2010
General Plan Update and the City's Development Code, will reduce the potential impacts related to plan
consistency to a less than significant level.
CEQA Review Requirements
The California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") generally requires agencies to analyze the possible
environmental impacts of a project prior to approval. Depending on the nature and extent of the
potential impacts, the agency may be required to adopt a negative declaration or environmental impact
report (EIR).
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Rancho Cucamonga 2010 General Plan Update
Environmental Impact Report
Under Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, when an EIR has been certified or a 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 the 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;
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.
If the none of these conditions calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration
are met, but minor technical changes or additions are necessary to a previously adopted environmental
document are needed, Section 16164 of the CEQA Guidelines allow the lead agency to prepare an
addendum to the prior environmental document.
A brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant should be included in the
addendum, the lead agency's findings on the project, or elsewhere in the record. The explanation must
be supported by substantial evidence.
The addendum need not be circulated for public review but can be included in or attached to the final
EIR or adopted negative declaration, and must be considered by the decision-making body prior to
making a decision on the project.
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Addendum to the
Rancho Cucamonga 2010 General Plan Update
Environmental Impact Report
Analysis
This addendum to the EIR has been prepared for the Project because none of the conditions specified in
Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines requiring the preparation of a subsequent ER or negative
declaration are met.
First, the Project does not propose substantial changes in the City's development regulations that were
not analyzed in the EIR or that will 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 Project simply implements the goals and policies adopted in the City's General Plan and analyzed in
the General Plan EIR. The General Plan specifically mentions revises and updating the Development
Code, as shown in the following table.
The Development Code shall be updated to reflect the density and LU-2.1, LU-2.2, LU-3.3, LU-
intensity ranges (especially along Foothill Boulevard) as specified in 3.8, LU-4.2, LU-4.3, LU-4.5,
the General Plan including updating the development standards to LU-5.1, LU-9.5, ED-2.1, ED-
be consistent with the General Plan provisions. (Table LU-2 of 2.4 ED-4.4
Chapter 2)
The Development Code shall be updated to develop guidelines or LU-2.4, LU-9.1, LU-9.2, LU-
standards that will guide infill development and make it compatible 9.4, ED-1.4, ED-4.1
with the surrounding neighborhood communities
The proposed project does not change either the policies or the figures shown in both the EIR and the
General Plan. The project does not change any densities, intensities, land uses, or designations beyond
those analyzed in the EIR. As a result, there is no change in the project and no new significant
environmental effects, or increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects is anticipated
as a result of the proposed project.
Second, there have been no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the
Project is undertaken that will 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 ER, which addressed the impacts of adopting the City's General Plan and
revisions to the land development code, was adopted on May 10, 2010. The existing conditions
reported in the EIR are very similar to those currently in existence. Since adoption of the General Plan in
2010, the City has not processed any amendments to the plan. As a result, there are no substantial
changes to the environment which would require a modification of the EIR due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects.
Third, there is no new information of substantial importance that was not known and could not have
been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the EIR was certified that shows (a)
the Project will have any significant effects not discussed in the EIR; (b) the significant effects examined
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Environmental Impact Report
in the EIR will be substantially more severe than previously shown; (c) mitigation measures or
alternatives previously found to be infeasible would now be feasible and would substantially reduce one
or more significant effects of the project; or (d) considerably different mitigation measures or
alternatives than those analyzed in the EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on
the environment are now available.
As the Project is consistent with the General Plan there are no new effects that were not discussed in
the EIR. Similarly, the Project will not result in changes to the impacts identified in the EIR that could be
considered substantially more severe. The Project does not alter any of the review processes in place
for new projects, nor does it exempt new uses in the zoning ordinance from review. The Project
addresses areas of responsibility for development review and affirms the appropriate body to make
recommendations clarifies appeal procedures and establishes project review timelines. None of these
changes will result in physical changes to the environment inconsistent with the General Plan as
analyzed in the EIR. No additional mitigation measures are necessary.
Summary
In summary, the General Plan EIR sufficiently analyzed the potential impacts associated with the
proposed Development Code Update. The City has a thorough development review process that is fully
documented in the General Plan EIR, and that will remain in place following the proposed project.
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