Chino Hills City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 16
02 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Sections
- 16.02.010 - Authority for this Development Code.
- 16.02.020 - Short title.
- 16.02.030 - Purpose.
- 16.02.040 - Relationship to General Plan.
- 16.02.050 - Relationship to the California Environmental Quality Act.
- 16.02.060 - Relationship to other regulations.
- 16.02.070 - Effect of Development Code.
- 16.02.080 - Terminology used in the Development Code.
- 16.02.090 - Minimum requirements of this Development Code.
- 16.02.100 - Reference to any portion of this Development Code.
- 16.02.110 - Violations of the Development Code.
- 16.02.120 - General.
- 16.02.130 - "A" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.140 - "B" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.150 - "C" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.160 - "D" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.170 - "E" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.180 - "F" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.190 - "G" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.200 - "H" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.210 - "I" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.220 - "J" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.230 - "K" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.240 - "L" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.250 - "M" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.260 - "N" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.270 - "O" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.280 - "P" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.290 - "Q" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.300 - "R" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.310 - "S" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.320 - "T" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.330 - "U" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.340 - "V" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.350 - "W" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.360 - "X" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.370 - "Y" definitions and illustrations.
- 16.02.380 - "Z" definitions and illustrations.
CHAPTER 16
06 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- 16.06.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.06.020 - Maintenance of properties.
- 16.06.030 - Nuisances.
- 16.06.040 - Identification of front lot lines.
- 16.06.050 - Determination of front yards and required setbacks.
- 16.06.060 - Required lot standards reduced by public use.
- 16.06.070 - Features permitted within required setbacks.
- 16.06.080 - Clear corner areas for sight visibility.
- 16.06.090 - Right-of-way dedication.
- 16.06.100 - Measurement of building height.
- 16.06.110 - Landscaping.
- 16.06.120 - Fences, walls, and hedges.
- 16.06.130 - General design compatibility and enhancement.
- 16.06.140 - Shielding of roof appurtenances.
- 16.06.150 - Project entryways.
- 16.06.160 - Fire resistive design requirements.
CHAPTER 16
07 - LANDSCAPE AND WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS1
Sections
- 16.07.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.07.020 - Definitions.
- 16.07.030 - Applicability and exemptions.
- 16.07.040 - Authority; compliance with landscape documentation package.
- 16.07.050 - Elements of the landscape documentation package.
- 16.07.060 - Landscape design requirements and plan.
- 16.07.070 - Irrigation design requirements and plan.
- 16.07.080 - Grading design requirements and plan.
- 16.07.090 - Stormwater management and rainwater retention.
- 16.07.100 - Certificate of completion.
- 16.07.110 - Irrigation scheduling.
- 16.07.120 - Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedules.
- 16.07.130 - Irrigation audit, irrigation survey and irrigation water use analysis.
- 16.07.140 - Public education.
- 16.07.150 - Prescriptive compliance option for projects under 2,500 square feet.
- 16.07.160 - Enforcement.
CHAPTER 16
08 - GENERAL DESIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- 16.08.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.08.020 - Applicability.
- 16.08.030 - Important visual resources defined.
- 16.08.040 - Ridgeline protection requirements.
- 16.08.050 - Hillside adaptive development standards.
- 16.08.060 - Architectural guidelines for hillside development.
- 16.08.070 - Open space requirements.
- 16.08.080 - Economic hardship relief process.
- 16.08.090 - Geotechnical remediation.
CHAPTER 16
09 - NON-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
Sections
- 16.09.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.09.020 - Applicability.
- 16.09.030 - Photographic examples.
- 16.09.040 - Site planning guidelines.
- 16.09.050 - Architectural guidelines.
- 16.09.060 - Landscaping guidelines.
- 16.09.070 - Lighting guidelines.
- 16.09.080 - Sign guidelines.
- 16.09.090 - Green Buildings and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
- 16.09.100 - Commercial outdoor patio guidelines.
CHAPTER 16
10 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- 16.10.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.10.020 - Permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional uses, and temporary uses.
- 16.10.025 - Accessory lot temporary structures and uses.
- 16.10.030 - Development standards.
- 16.10.040 - Minimum residential design standards.
- 16.10.050 - Residential design guidelines.
- 16.10.060 - Multifamily housing—Additional standards.
- 16.10.070 - Mobilehome parks.
- 16.10.110 - Special development standards for Tract 2557 (Los Serranos Area).
- 16.10.120 - Storage of recreation vehicles.
- 16.10.130 - Density bonuses and other incentives for affordable housing projects.
- 16.10.140 - Accessory dwelling units.
- 16.10.150 - Urban lot split subdivisions and housing developments pursuant to Government Code §§ 65852.21 and 66411.7—SB 9.
CHAPTER 16
12 - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- 16.12.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.12.020 - Permitted uses, accessory uses, temporary uses, and conditional uses.
- 16.12.030 - Site plan approval required.
- 16.12.040 - Development standards.
- 16.12.050 - Accessory uses and structures.
- 16.12.060 - Alcoholic beverage sales and establishments.
- 16.12.070 - Entertainment establishments providing dancing, music, and similar activities.
- 16.12.080 - Outdoor display and storage.
- 16.12.090 - Recycling facilities.
- 16.12.100 - Service stations.
- 16.12.110 - Freeway commercial.
CHAPTER 16
13 - MIXED USE DISTRICT
Sections
- 16.13.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.13.020 - Permitted uses, accessory uses, temporary uses, and conditional uses.
- 16.13.030 - Site plan approval required.
- 16.13.040 - Development standards.
- 16.13.050 - Mixed use guidelines.
- 16.13.060 - Entertainment establishments providing dancing, music, and similar activities.
- 16.13.070 - Outdoor display and storage.
CHAPTER 16
14 - BUSINESS PARK AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- 16.14.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.14.020 - Permitted uses, accessory uses, temporary uses, and conditional uses.
- 16.14.030 - Site plan approval.
- 16.14.040 - Development standards.
- 16.14.050 - Parking standards.
- 16.14.060 - Accessory uses and structure.
- 16.14.070 - Alcoholic beverage outlets.
- 16.14.080 - Outdoor display and storage.
- 16.14.090 - Recycling facilities.
CHAPTER 16
20 - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Sections
- 16.20.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.20.020 - PD districts established.
- 16.20.030 - Requirements for application of the PD district.
- 16.20.040 - Permitted uses, accessory uses, temporary uses, and conditional uses.
- 16.20.050 - Development standards.
- 16.20.060 - Minimum development standards for residential uses in a PD.
- 16.20.070 - Reduced lot sizes.
- 16.20.080 - Grading standards.
- 16.20.090 - Design review for residential projects.
CHAPTER 16
33 - EQUESTRIAN AND LARGE ANIMAL OVERLAY
Sections
- 16.33.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.33.020 - Definitions of Title 16, Chapter 16.33.
- 16.33.030 - Permitted uses and animal types of Title 16, Chapter 16.33 Equestrian and Large Animal Overlay District.
- 16.33.040 - Equestrian and Large Animal Keeping Permit.
- 16.33.050 - Equestrian and Large Animal Business Permit.
- 16.33.060 - Grazing permit.
- 16.33.070 - Equestrian and large animal use permit.
- 16.33.080 - Equestrian and Large Animal Overlay District Lot Criteria and Maximum Number of Animals Allowed.
- 16.33.090 - Equestrian and Large Animal Overlay District standards and regulations.
- 16.33.095 - Right of appeal.
- 16.33.100 - Enforcement.
CHAPTER 16
34 - PARKING AND LOADING9
Sections
- 16.34.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.34.020 - Applicability.
- 16.34.030 - Site plan and building permit required.
- 16.34.040 - Encroachment into right-of-way prohibited.
- 16.34.045 - Clear corner areas at street intersections and driveways for sight visibility.
- 16.34.050 - Location of parking and loading facilities.
- 16.34.060 - Number of parking spaces required.
- 16.34.070 - Parking facility layout and dimensions.
- 16.34.080 - Parking facility development standards.
- 16.34.090 - Combined or shared parking facilities.
- 16.34.100 - Loading space requirements.
- 16.34.110 - Religious institution affiliated housing development projects; parking requirements.
CHAPTER 16
38 - SIGNS10
Sections
- 16.38.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.38.012 - Definitions.
- 16.38.015 - Exempt signs.
- 16.38.020 - Sign construction and maintenance standards.
- 16.38.023 - Sign design guidelines.
- 16.38.025 - Sign placement.
- 16.38.030 - Permanent exterior business sign requirements.
- 16.38.032 - Permanent exterior sign general number and size standards.
- 16.38.033 - Electronic changeable message standards.
- 16.38.034 - Comprehensive sign programs.
- 16.38.035 - Freeway-oriented signs.
- 16.38.037 - Window signs.
- 16.38.040 - Temporary signs—General.
- 16.38.042 - Temporary real estate signs authorized by Civil Code Section 713.
- 16.38.043 - Temporary signs placed in connection with a single exhibition event.
- 16.38.044 - Temporary residential signs.
- 16.38.045 - Temporary real estate signs and flags placed in connection with new residential development projects consisting of multiple single-family residential units or multi-family units, or an approved increment or phase.
- 16.38.046 - Temporary election season signs.
- 16.38.047 - Temporary banners and flags placed in connection with a special event, temporary use, or promotional event.
- 16.38.050 - Additional signs.
- 16.38.060 - Message substitution.
- 16.38.070 - Prohibited signs.
- 16.38.080 - Enforcement.
CHAPTER 16
44 - WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT11
Sections
- 16.44.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.44.020 - Definitions.
- 16.44.030 - Applicability.
- 16.44.040 - Exemptions.
- 16.44.050 - General criteria.
- 16.44.060 - Major facilities.
- 16.44.070 - Minor facilities and collocations.
- 16.44.080 - Facilities located in a residential zone.
- 16.44.090 - Small wireless facilities.
- 16.44.100 - Permit requirements for major modifications, eligible facilities, section 65850.6 collocation facilities, and temporary facilities.
- 16.44.110 - Wireless communication facility removal.
- 16.44.120 - Right of appeal.
- 16.44.130 - Enforcement.
- 16.44.140 - Effect of conflict with state or federal law.
- 16.44.150 - Penalties.
CHAPTER 16
48 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections
- 16.48.010 - Intent and purpose.
- 16.48.020 - Noise.
- 16.48.030 - Reserved.
- 16.48.040 - Lights.
- 16.48.050 - Smoke.
- 16.48.060 - Mechanical and electrical equipment.
- 16.48.070 - Electrical interference.
- 16.48.080 - Fire or explosive hazard.
- 16.48.090 - Liquid and solid wastes.
- 16.48.100 - Heat or cold.
- 16.48.110 - Odors.
- 16.48.120 - Fissionable or radioactive materials.
CHAPTER 16
54 - EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Sections
- 16.54.010 - Purpose.
- 16.54.020 - Scope.
- 16.54.030 - General provisions.
- 16.54.040 - Project design considerations.
- 16.54.050 - Soil erosion and sediment control plan.
- 16.54.060 - Runoff control.
- 16.54.070 - Land clearing.
- 16.54.080 - Winter operations.
- 16.54.090 - Continued responsibility.
- 16.54.100 - General exemptions.
- 16.54.110 - Variances.
- 16.54.120 - Inspection and compliance.
- 16.54.130 - Applicable laws and regulations.
- 16.54.140 - Appeals.
- 16.54.150 - Subject areas.
CHAPTER 16
58 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Sections
- 16.58.010 - General procedures.
- 16.58.020 - Application procedures.
- 16.58.030 - Fees and deposits.
- 16.58.040 - Notice of public hearings.
- 16.58.050 - Hearings and effect of actions.
- 16.58.060 - Appeals.
- 16.58.070 - City Council review of Planning Commission actions.
- 16.58.080 - Revocation, modification and expiration.
- 16.58.090 - Reviewing Authority of land use decisions.
CHAPTER 16
68 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Sections
- 16.68.010 - Purpose.
- 16.68.020 - Application requirements.
- 16.68.030 - Proceedings.
- 16.68.040 - Finality of commission decision and effective date.
- 16.68.050 - Basis for approval or denial of conditional use permit.
- 16.68.060 - Time limits.
- 16.68.070 - Conditional use permit approval attached to the property.
- 16.68.080 - New conditional use permit required—New uses in existing centers.
CHAPTER 16
70 - MAJOR VARIANCES
Sections
- 16.70.010 - Purpose.
- 16.70.020 - Proposed actions requiring major Variance application.
- 16.70.030 - Special application requirements.
- 16.70.040 - Proceedings.
- 16.70.050 - Finality of commission decision and effective date.
- 16.70.060 - Required findings.
- 16.70.070 - Major Variance approval attached to the property.
CHAPTER 16
72 - MINOR VARIANCES
Sections
- 16.72.010 - Purpose.
- 16.72.020 - Proposed actions subject to minor Variance application.
- 16.72.030 - Special application requirements.
- 16.72.040 - Proceedings.
- 16.72.050 - Finality of Director's decision and effective date.
- 16.72.060 - Required findings.
- 16.72.070 - Minor Variance approval attached to the property.
CHAPTER 16
73 - MINOR EXCEPTIONS
Sections
CHAPTER 16
74 - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Sections
- 16.74.010 - Purpose.
- 16.74.020 - Projects which require the preliminary and final development plan process.
- 16.74.030 - Two-step application process.
- 16.74.040 - Preliminary development plan.
- 16.74.050 - Final development plan.
- 16.74.060 - Findings required for a preliminary development plan.
- 16.74.070 - Concurrent subdivision applications.
CHAPTER 16
76 - SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Sections
- 16.76.010 - Purpose.
- 16.76.020 - Application requirements.
- 16.76.030 - Required Site Plan contents.
- 16.76.040 - Proceedings.
- 16.76.050 - Finality of commission decision and effective date.
- 16.76.060 - Basis for approval or denial of a Site Plan.
- 16.76.070 - Time limits.
- 16.76.080 - Site plan approval attached to the property.
CHAPTER 16
82 - NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Sections
- 16.82.010 - General provisions.
- 16.82.020 - Nonconforming uses.
- 16.82.030 - Nonconforming structures.
- 16.82.040 - Reserved.
- 16.82.050 - Notice of nonconformity and amortization.
- 16.82.060 - Hearing body designated—Hearing.
- 16.82.070 - Decision and findings.
- 16.82.080 - Right of appeal.
- 16.82.090 - Recordation of order.
- 16.82.100 - Revocation.
- 16.82.110 - Public nuisance.
- 16.82.120 - Nonconforming signs.
- 16.82.130 - Nonconforming adult businesses.
CHAPTER 16
86 - DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES
Sections
- 16.86.010 - Purpose.
- 16.86.020 - Park land dedication requirements.
- 16.86.030 - Payment of in-lieu fees for park and recreation purposes.
- 16.86.040 - Combination of land and fees required.
- 16.86.050 - Procedure.
- 16.86.060 - Credit for private open space.
- 16.86.070 - Policies and procedures/Development Code.
- 16.86.080 - Effect on other ordinances.
- 16.86.090 - Alternative method.
CHAPTER 16
88 - GATE-GUARDED NEIGHBORHOODS
Sections
- 16.88.010 - Gate Guarded Neighborhoods subject to Planning Commission review and City Council approval.
- 16.88.020 - Required information of gate-guarded neighborhood plan.
- 16.88.030 - Gate-guarded neighborhood plans entailing the proposed vacation of public streets.
- 16.88.040 - Exceptions.
- 16.88.050 - Procedure.
- 16.88.060 - Time limits.
CHAPTER 16
90 - TREE PRESERVATION15
Sections
- 16.90.010 - Purpose.
- 16.90.020 - Definitions.
- 16.90.030 - Exemptions.
- 16.90.040 - Removal of protected trees prohibited without a tree permit.
- 16.90.050 - Tree permit application.
- 16.90.060 - Required findings for a tree permit.
- 16.90.070 - Conditions imposed for the removal, relocation or replacement of protected trees.
- 16.90.080 - Tree pruning and maintenance.
- 16.90.090 - Expiration and extension.
- 16.90.100 - Revocation.
- 16.90.110 - Performance guarantee.
- 16.90.120 - Appeals.
- 16.90.130 - Emergency removals.
- 16.90.140 - Penalties.