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Master Case No. 25-0047 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0008: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 to modify multiple sections of the Zoning and Development Code, including modifications to the definition of and operating standards for restaurants, development standards for the Multi-Family Medium/High Density Residential (R-4) zone, administrative procedures pertaining to administrative site plan and design review entitlements; modification to Chapter 26 pertaining to time extensions for tentative maps; and modification to Chapter 33 to provide additional delivery standards for cannabis retail storefront businesses. (Continued from August 19, 2025)
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Planning Department
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Master Case No. 25-0047 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0008: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 to modify multiple sections of the Zoning and Development Code, including modifications to the definition of and operating standards for restaurants, development standards for the Multi-Family Medium/High Density Residential (R-4) zone, administrative procedures pertaining to administrative site plan and design review entitlements; modification to Chapter 26 pertaining to time extensions for tentative maps; and modification to Chapter 33 to provide additional delivery standards for cannabis retail storefront businesses. (Continued from August 19, 2025)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information in the staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Resolution No. PC 2025-_____; and,
1. Determine that the proposed Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(B)(3) (the common-sense exemption), and 15378 and Sections No. 3.01, 3.22, and 10.59 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment where it can be with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and,
2. Approve a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 25-0008 to amend Chapters 26, 30, and 33 of the Municipal Code.
Recommendation
APPLICANT:
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:
Citywide
REQUEST:
Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 25-0047 is a request to amend Chapter 30 to modify multiple sections of the Zoning and Development Code, including modifications to the definition and operating standards for restaurants, development standards for the Multi-Family Medium/High Density Residential (R-4) zone, administrative procedures pertaining to administrative site plan and design review entitlements; and modifications to Chapter 30 to include amendments to Chapter 26 pertaining to time extension for tentative maps; and amendments to Chapter 33 to provide additional delivery standards for curbside delivery for cannabis retail storefront businesses.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Cecily Session-Goins, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Fontana Zoning and Development Code along with other chapters of the Fontana Municipal Code regulate the development of commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Staff conducts ongoing reviews of the municipal code to determine where language within the code would benefit from updates, clarification, redefinition or additions to help streamline and facilitate the development process and commercial business activity.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0047 provides updates to Chapter 26 (Subdivisions), Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code) and Chapter 33 (Cannabis Business and Activities), as summarized below. A detailed list of the proposed amendments is provided within Exhibit "A" of the Planning Commission Resolution provided as Attachment No. 1.
ANALYSIS:
Chapter 30 modifications include:
Restaurant Definition and Operating Standards - A modification to the definition of restaurant land uses to align with the land uses changes made with the establishment of the Entertainment Center Overlay District along with other changes in Chapter 30.
Temporary Use Permits for Temporary Commercial Buildings - The allowance for temporary commercial buildings to be placed on commercial sites actively undergoing reconstruction or major remodeling to limit disruption to businesses in the city.
Development Standards for the R-4 zone - The addition of standards pertaining to development in the Medium High Density Multi-Family Residential (R-4) Overlay District and the removal of the restriction on the number of bedrooms residential dwellings in the Medium High Density Multi-Family Residential (R-4) zone may have.
Administrative Procedures for Administrative Site Plan and Design Review Entitlements - Added language to provide differentiation between, and clarification of, amendments and modifications to administrative site plan and design review entitlements. The amended language delineates which changes to development projects may be approved by the Director of Planning and which changes necessitate review and approval by the original approving body.
Chapter 26 modifications include:
Tentative Parcel Map and Tentative Tract Map Time Extensions - Modifications to allow the original approving body for Tentative Maps to approve time extensions for tentative parcel maps and tentative tract maps.
Chapter 33 modifications include:
Curbside Delivery for Cannabis Retail Storefronts - Added language related to curbside delivery for cannabis retail storefronts.
In summary, the proposed amendments will provide a consistent and streamlined development process, clarified residential development standards, and flexibility for commercial businesses, thereby encouraging attractive development and supporting commercial business operation.
MOTION:
Approve staff's recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 - Planning Commission Resolution/Exhibit A
Attachment No. 2 - Notice of Exemption
Attachment No. 3 - Public Hearing Notice