This chapter establishes each zone in the city and identifies the allowed use provisions and development standards for each of the zones.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 3.0)

(a)

List of zones. For the purpose of providing a uniform basis for zoning, the following zone classifications, referred to alternately herein as zones, may be applied to the land in the city:

(b)

Zone classifications boundaries. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone classification, the following shall apply:

(1)

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following street lines, alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be boundaries;

(2)

Where boundaries divide lots, the location of such boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the underlying map, unless the boundaries are indicated by specific dimensions;

(3)

If any public street, alley, or other right-of-way is vacated or abandoned, the land formerly in such street, alley or right-of-way shall be included within the boundaries of the zone classification applicable to the adjoining property on each side. In the event such street, alley or right-of-way was a zone classification boundary, the new zone classification boundary shall be the former centerline of such street, alley or right-of-way.

(c)

Allowed uses. The terminology used in this section is general only and is not intended to be descriptive of all uses allowed in the zone classifications. The zone classifications are specifically set forth in the subsequent articles of the code to which reference should be made to determine all the uses permitted therein. When a use is not specifically listed as permitted or conditionally permitted in a zone classification, the use is prohibited unless, in circumstances where this title empowers him to do so, the community development director makes a determination that the use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those uses permitted or conditionally permitted in the zone classification.

(d)

Unlawful uses. Uses that are unlawful under federal or state law, or under the Eastvale Municipal Code shall not be treated as permitted or conditionally permitted uses, and shall not be determined to be similar uses pursuant to this section.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 3.1; Ord. No. 16-03, § 4, 1-27-2016; Ord. No. 23-22, § 1, 2-8-2023)

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish agricultural and residential zones in the city, along with allowed uses and development standards applicable to those zones.

(b)

Uses. The permitting requirements identified in table 3.2-1 are as follows:

(1)

Permitted (P). A land use shown with the letter P indicates that the land use is permitted by right in the designated zoning district, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards, development review). Uses or activities that are incidental to a permitted use are permitted along with a primary use (e.g., a pole barn that stores tractors within an agricultural zone). Accessory uses that are included as part of or adjacent to a primary use, but not traditionally related to that use (e.g., retail store as part of a farming operation), are only permitted or conditionally permitted if so listed on the use matrix.

(2)

Conditional (C). A land use shown with the letter C indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zones upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated approving authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards, development review).

(3)

Not permitted (blank). A land use shown with a "blank" in the table is not allowed in the applicable zones. Uses not shown in the table are not permitted. Please refer to section 120.01.050(1), official zoning interpretation, when a specific use is not listed.

(c)

Categories. Included in table 3.2-1 are the following categories:

(1)

Agricultural uses.

(2)

Residential uses.

(3)

Recreation, education and public assembly uses.

(4)

Retail and consumer service uses.

(5)

Business operations and services uses

(6)

Industrial, manufacturing and processing uses.

Note to the reader. If a site is located within an airport influence area, as generally shown on the zoning map, the applicable airport land use compatibility plan must be consulted for any additional restrictions.

TABLE 3.2-1 USE MATRIX FOR RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL ZONES

¹ Public schools are not regulated by this code.
² Notwithstanding any provision of this code or any specific plan to the contrary, as required by Government Code Section 65583.2(h) multiple family dwellings shall be permitted by right on any site listed in the City's Housing Element as available for the development of lower income housing if at least twenty percent of the proposed units are affordable to lower income households during the housing element planning period.

^G Denotes a specific definition. Please see section 120.06, glossary.

(d)

Development standards. The following development standards are applicable to the agricultural and residential zones. These standards, along with other development standards (e.g., landscaping requirements, signs, and parking standards) are intended to assist property owners and project designers in understanding the city's minimum requirements and expectations for high-quality development.

Notes.

^1. Development standards will be established as set forth in the planned residential development. Density is established by the city's general plan.

^2. Minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site (e.g., flag lot).

^3. The portion of a lot used for access on flag lots shall have a minimum width of 20 feet.

^4. No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear except as provided for in section 120.05.020.

^5. Street side yards shall be measured from the existing right-of-way or from any future right-of-way on any public or private street.

^6. No one-story building shall be closer than ten feet to any other one-story main building on the same lot, no two-story main building shall be closer than 15 feet to any other two-story main building on the same lot and no three-story main building shall be closer than 20 feet to any other main building on the same lot.

^7. The minimum side yard shall be five feet for buildings that do not exceed 35 feet in height. Any portion of a building which exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from each side lot line five feet plus two feet for each one foot by which the height exceeds 35 feet; if the side yard adjoins a street, the side setback requirement shall be the same as required for a front setback. No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided in chapter 120.05.

^8. The allowable density of a project will be determined by the physical and service constraints of the property and the area in which the property is located; however, the density of each approved development must exceed four units per gross acre.

^9. Setbacks, building separations, lot size and lot coverage shall be approved as part of the design of the project and as provided in section 120.04.020.

^10. The minimum front and rear yards shall be ten feet for buildings that do not exceed 35 feet in height. Any portion of a building which exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from the front and rear lot lines no less than ten feet plus two feet for each one foot by which the height exceeds 35 feet. The front setback shall be measured from any existing or future street line as shown on any specific street plan of the city. The rear setback shall be measured from the existing rear lot line or from any recorded alley or easement; if the rear line adjoins a street, the rear setback requirement shall be the same as required for a front setback.

Note to the reader. Prior to adoption of this title, the PRD zone was referred to as the R-4 zone.

In addition to these development standards, the standards of the countywide design guidelines adopted by the city shall also apply. In the event of a conflict between this title and the countywide design guidelines, the more stringent standard shall apply.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 3.2; Ord. No. 2013-09, § 3, 5-22-2013; Ord. No. 24-05, § 3, 7-24-2024; Ord. No. 25-09, § 2, 9-10-2025)

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish zones in the city that support commercial and industrial uses.

(b)

Uses. The permitting requirements identified in table 3.3-1 are:

(1)

Permitted (P). A land use shown with the letter P indicates that the land use is permitted by right in the designated zoning district, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards, development review). Uses or activities that are incidental to a permitted use are permitted along with a primary use (e.g., a bakery within a grocery store). Accessory uses that are included as part of or adjacent to a primary use, but not traditionally related to that use (e.g., bakery within a factory), are only permitted or conditionally permitted if so listed on the use matrix;

(2)

Conditional (C). A land use shown with the letter C indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zones upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated approving authority, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title (e.g., development standards, development review);

(3)

Not permitted (blank). A land use shown with a "blank" in the table is not allowed in the applicable zones. Uses not shown in the table are not permitted. Please refer to section 120.01.050(1), official zoning interpretation, when a specific use is not listed; and

(c)

Categories. Included in table 3.3-1 are the following categories:

(1)

Retail and consumer service uses.

(2)

Business operations and services uses.

(3)

Public and quasi-public uses.

(4)

Recreation, education and public assembly uses.

(5)

Industrial, manufacturing and processing uses.

(6)

Agricultural uses.

(7)

Residential uses.

Note to the reader. If a site is located within an airport influence area, as generally shown on the zoning map, the applicable airport land use compatibility plan must be consulted for any additional restrictions.

TABLE 3.3-1.
USE MATRIX FOR COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS PARK, INDUSTRIAL AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

^G Denotes a specific definition. Please see section 120.06.010, glossary.

(d)

Development standards. The following development standards are applicable to the commercial and industrial zones. These standards, along with other development standards (e.g., landscaping requirements, signs, parking standards) are intended to assist property owners and project designers in understanding the city's minimum requirements and expectations for high-quality development.

TABLE 3.3-2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES

Notes.

^1. There is no minimum lot area requirement.

^2. Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a street, the minimum setback shall be 25 feet from the right-of-way line. Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a lot zoned R-R, R-1, R-A, R-2, R-3, PRD, R-6, R-T or S-P with a residential use, the minimum setback shall be 25 feet from the property line.

^3. A minimum 25-foot setback shall be required on any street. A minimum ten-foot strip adjacent to the street line shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained.

^4. A minimum 50-foot setback shall be required on any boundary where the industrial property abuts a residential or commercially zoned property. A minimum of 20 feet of the setback shall be landscaped.

^5. The minimum side yard setback shall equal not less than ten feet for the two side lot areas combined.

^6. The maximum height of all structures, including buildings, shall be 35 feet at the yard setback line. Any portion of a structure that exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from each yard setback line not less than two feet for each one foot in height that is in excess of 35 feet. All buildings and structures shall not exceed 50 feet in height, unless a height up to 75 feet for buildings, or 105 feet for other structures, is specifically permitted under the provisions of this title.

^7. Except that a lot size not less than 7,000 square feet and an average width of not less than 65 feet may be permitted when sewers are available and will be utilized for the development.

^8. Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a lot zoned R-R, R-1, R-A, R-2, R-3, PRD, R-6 or R-T the minimum setback shall be 25 feet from property line.

Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a lot with a zoning classification other than those specified in note 1, there is no minimum setback.

Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a street, the minimum setback shall be 25 feet from the property line.

Within the exception of those portions of the setback area for which landscaping is required, the setback area may only be used for driveways, automobile parking or landscaping. A setback area which adjoins a street separating it from a lot with a zoning classification other than those zones specified in note 1 may also be used for loading docks.

^9. Uses shall conform to the development standards, conditions and any special restrictions contained in the adopted specific plan and any amendments thereto; provided, however, that if the specific plan lacks one or more standards, the applicable standards from the zoning classification which most closely fits the land use assigned to the site shall be utilized.

^10. Granted per section 120.05.010, height exemptions.

(Ord. of 7-2012, § 3.3; Ord. No. 2013-09, § 3, 5-22-2013; Ord. No. 2018-01, § 3(Exh. A), 2-14-2018; Ord. No. 23-26, § 2, 1-10-2024; Ord. No. 25-09, § 3, 9-10-2025)