The R-1 D, single family zone is herein established. Whenever placed on the land use zoning map, "R-1D" shall be indicated as the district designation of the area over which it is placed, and the provisions of said "R-1D" district shall apply.

(Ord. 1405 § 1 (part), 2007)

A.

The city council finds that estimated population growth in the Southern California Association of Government Region (SCAG) region which includes, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, Imperial and Ventura counties is six million people by the year 2020.

B.

The city council finds that availability of land suitable for residential development is limited and acknowledges that the availability of land in conjunction with the increased costs for housing creates a need to provide a variety of housing opportunities to meet the needs of our community.

C.

The city council finds that intensifying the use of available land has a beneficial impact to the community by creating affordable housing because the per unit land costs are decreased.

D.

The intent of this chapter is to develop standards, procedures and guidelines to create high quality, well planned, medium density housing opportunities that are not otherwise allowed by the strict interpretation of the existing R-1 zones.

E.

The purpose of this section is to provide for the general control of design of in-fill residential development in accordance with the basic purpose of the State Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 1405 § 1 (part), 2007)

The specific objectives of the R-1D zoning designation are as follows:

A.

To provide the opportunity for home ownership by creating affordable housing products than would be possible through the strict application of the development code;

B.

To provide a solution to the growing demand for housing in our community and the region;

C.

To encourage variety in the physical development pattern of the community;

D.

To ensure a high level of architectural design and achieve harmony both within the development and with surrounding residential development; and

E.

To ensure that the objectives are realized and that, in the process, the net density of any project within the R-1D zone remains in conformity with the medium density residential (three to six dwelling units per acre) land use designation of the general plan.

(Ord. 1405 § 1 (part), 2007)

Uses permitted in the R-1 D zone are as follows:

A.

A single one-family dwelling of a permanent character, placed in a permanent location on each lot;

B.

Home occupations, subject to review and approval in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 5.68; provided, such uses fully comply with the regulations set forth in Chapter 5.68 and any other additional conditions imposed upon the home occupation permit by the director of development services or the planning commission;

C.

Accessory structures as provided in Section 18.52.030 of this title.

D.

Manufactured homes, subject to the following:

1.

The manufactured home is placed on a permanent foundation system in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 18551.

2.

The manufactured home construction is certified under the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. secs. 5401 et seq.).

3.

No more than ten years have elapsed between the date of manufacture of the manufactured home and the date of the application for the issuance of a permit to install the manufactured home in the affected zone. Documentation indicating certification and construction date must be submitted to the building and safety department in order to secure valid building permit(s).

4.

The planning division shall determine if the placement of the manufactured home is compatible to the immediate area in which it is being placed according to the following criteria:

a.

The design of the manufactured home shall be similar in character and appearance to other dwellings in the area for such features as roof overhangs, roof materials, and siding materials.

b.

All development standards of the zone shall apply.

E.

Supportive housing, as defined in Section 18.04.721 of the Rialto Municipal Code.

F.

Transitional housing, as defined in Section 18.04.735 of the Rialto Municipal Code.

G.

Two-unit project, as defined in Section 18.113.020 of the Rialto Municipal Code.

(Ord. 1405 § 1 (part), 2007)

(Ord. No. 1640, § 3, 7-14-20; Ord. No. 1642, § 5, 7-14-20; Ord. No. 1665, § 3(Exh. B, § 3), 2-8-22)

The following procedures shall be completed prior to the issuance of building permits:

A.

Preliminary Review. Prior to the filing of an application pursuant to this section, the developer or subdivider or his/her authorized representative shall schedule a preliminary review of a proposed project with the director of development services or his/her designated representative. The purpose of the preliminary review is to discuss the proposed project and ensure that the intent to develop the project in the R-1D zone is undertaken with a clear understanding of the requirements imposed by the zone.

B.

Zone Change. A zone change application shall be filed in accordance with Section 18.06.030, Change procedure, of the municipal code.

C.

Tentative Map. Upon approval of a zone change by the city council, the applicant shall file a tentative parcel or tract map, as required by state law pursuant to Title 17 of the Rialto Municipal Code.

D.

Precise Plan of Design. Approval of the precise plan of design by the city's community development director, shall be required prior to construction.

(Ord. 1405 § 1 (part), 2007)

(Ord. No. 1645, § 3, 7-14-20)

The following development standards shall apply to all R-1D developments:

A.

Site Area. The minimum gross site area within an R-1 D zone shall be ten acres.

B.

Density. Density shall not exceed the net density of six units per acre in accordance with the medium density land use designation of the Rialto General Plan. For the purposes of this chapter, "net density" is defined as the average number of dwelling units per acre, exclusive of public streets, and other public rights-of-way.

C.

Minimum Depth. Minimum depth shall be one hundred feet.

D.

Minimum width shall be sixty feet for interior lots and sixty-five feet for corner lots (as measured at front property line).

E.

Dwelling Sizes. Minimum square footage of dwellings shall be not be less than one thousand eight hundred square feet of living area, exclusive of garages, porches, eaves or similar features.

F.

Site Coverage. Buildings and accessory structures excluding patios and patio enclosures shall not occupy more than fifty percent of the lot coverage.

G.

Building Height. A building, structure or portion thereof shall not exceed two and one-half stories or thirty-five feet, whichever is less.

H.

Type of Structures. Dwelling units shall be detached single-family units.

I.

Design. At a minimum, all requirements of the Chapter 18.61, Design Guidelines, of the municipal code shall be met except as noted herein.

1.

Elevations must be distinguished by different architectural styles, changes in massing and scale, roof ridges running in different directions, alternate orientation of ninety degrees or greater or alternate garage orientation.

2.

Porches, patios, pergolas, planter boxes, dormers, or balconies shall be incorporated into the design of the project.

3.

Orientation of the garage shall be varied within the project more than one garage orientation shall be utilized.

J.

Setbacks. Each dwelling unit and accessory structure shall have and maintain the following minimum setbacks from the property line and distance between structures:

1.

The minimum front setback from a public street for all buildings and structures exceeding forty-two inches in height shall be not less than twenty feet. Front yard setbacks must be staggered by five feet.

2.

Minimum side setbacks between structures shall be ten feet.

a.

Structures situated on corner lots or abutting a public street shall maintain a minimum fifteen-foot setback.

b.

Private garages shall maintain an eighteen-foot setback from public right-of-way.

3.

The minimum rear setback shall be twenty feet. At least fifteen feet of the rear yard shall consist of flat usable land area.

K.

Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be decorative and a detail shall be shown on the approved precise plan. The setback of a perimeter wall shall be varied. All rear yards and side yards adjacent to streets shall have a minimum six-foot high decorative masonry wall. A visibility clearance shall be required on all corner lots in which nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow three feet in height. The visibility clearance area shall consist of a triangular area bounded by the street right-of-way lines of such corner lot and a line joining points along said street lines twenty feet from the point of intersection.

L.

Off-Street Parking. Each dwelling unit shall have a private garage, the capacity of which shall not be less than two nor exceed three automobiles. All provision of Chapter 18.58, Off-Street Parking, of the municipal code shall apply.

M.

Vehicular Circulation—Access from Public Streets. All streets shall be improved in accordance with city standards (sixty feet minimum right-of-way).

1.

Access to the project shall be permitted only from a public street. Direct access from major streets shall be prohibited except as follows:

a.

Where evidence can be shown that access from a major street will not have a hazardous effect on the function of the street or be detrimental to the safety of the motorists, the city may approve access from a major street. On corner lots, driveways shall be kept away from intersections.

N.

Landscaping. All front yards and parkway area shall be landscaped. Front yard landscaping shall include at a minimum one fifteen-gallon tree, one five-gallon tree, sod ground cover and a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. This requirement shall be in addition to required street trees. Street trees (one tree per thirty linear feet) shall be planted in the parkway and shall consist of both fifteen-gallon and twenty-four inch box trees. All parkway trees shall have a root barrier.

O.

Entry Statements. Entrances to project area shall be punctuated with expanded landscaping, decorative paving and special architectural features incorporated into perimeter walls.

P.

Signs. One wall sign per tract entrance may be permitted. Such signs shall consist of individually mounted letters which identify the name and/or address of the development. Such wall letters and numbers shall not exceed eighteen inches in height and shall be indirectly illuminated.

Q.

Lighting. Decorative street lights shall be incorporated into the project design and a detail shown on the approved precise plan of design.

R.

Utilities. The applicant shall submit to the community development department and it shall be made a condition of approval, that the serving utilities will install underground all facilities necessary to furnish service in the development.

(Ord. 1405 § 1 (part), 2007)

(Ord. No. 1645, § 3, 7-14-20)

A building or grading permit shall not be issued for any development unless a final subdivision map has been recorded in compliance with the subdivision regulations of the city.

(Ord. 1405 § 1 (part), 2007)