Table L-1 Summary Action Strategy. Action Item Timing Status Responsible Agency

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1 CHAPTER 4: CIRCULATION ELEMENT ISSUE #1: MAJOR THOROUFARES AND TRANSPORTATION ROUTES A balanced transportation system for Fontana is provided that meets the mobility needs of current and future residents and ensures the safe and efficient movements of vehicles, people and goods throughout the City. 2) 3) 4) 5) ISSUE #2: PUBLIC TRANSIT, TERMINALS AND INTERCITY TRANSPORTATION GOAL #2: A regional network of multi-modal transportation facilities including an improved city wide transportation system is provided that ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, people and goods throughout the City of Fontana and to and from the region, and provides mobility to all City residents and helps reduce vehicular trips City-wide. ISSUE #3: TRUCKS GOAL #3: A circulation system is provided that reduces conflicts between commercial trucking, private/public transportation and land uses. ISSUE #4: RAILROADS GOAL #4: Rail facilities continue to develop while minimizing the impacts to land uses and arterial circulation. CHAPTER 6: COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT ISSUE #1: DESIGN THEME FOR THE CITY How can Fontana establish a unifying design theme while still encouraging diversity within sub-areas of the City? Our City has a unified overall community image and appearance with distinct districts and neighborhoods. Adopt an entries and corridors landscaping plan, along with improvement standards to strengthen and unify the City s image. City of Fontana General Plan L-7

2 2) Adopt a program for the design and installation of special treatments at identified City gateways and monumentation locations. 3) Develop a landscape palette, appropriate to the Mediterranean climate of the region, and design treatment plan for City entry points, major boulevards, parks and areas of special interest. 4) Continue to implement the City Xeriscape Ordinance. 5) Consistently incorporate the City s logo into street furniture, street signs and other signage based on scale, location and materials, taking into account cost of maintenance as well as installation. ISSUE #2: OPEN SPACE: VIEWS AND USE How can the City best preserve and incorporate view corridors into its design guidelines? GOAL #2: We preserve and use our open spaces as recreational amenities, visual boundaries and view corridors. Recognize and enhance view corridors in the design guidelines for Sierra Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Create an attractive scenic environment along existing freeways by continuing the program of landscape improvements along I- 10 near the Sierra Avenue off-ramp. 2) Adopt design guidelines for the review of projects along the I-10 and I-210 corridors. 3) Address view corridors and access to open space in the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan ISSUE #3: ENHANCED ARTERIAL CORRIDORS How can the appearance of major arterials that cross Fontana be improved? GOAL #3: The major arterial thoroughfares of the City contribute to the overall image and diverse character of the community. Adopt arterial streetscape improvement plans as part of the City s Capital Improvement Program and Capital Re-Investment Program. 2) Work with the Caltrans for Transportation Enhancement Activities funding from TEA-21 (Transportation Equity Act, 1998). L-8 IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX

3 3) Adopt design guidelines for Foothill Boulevard, Valley Boulevard and Sierra Avenue that incorporate the unique qualities of each thoroughfare. 4) Initiate a program to provide landscaping, where feasible, to existing paved street medians. ISSUE #4: DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION What type of downtown revitalization would best serve the residents of Fontana? GOAL #4.1: We have a vibrant, identifiable downtown that serves the diverse needs of its residents and readily attracts visitors. Prepare and adopt a set of downtown design standards that are economical and maintainable for the Downtown Fontana Overlay District. 2) Identify design features that can be applied outside of the downtown to help build a sense of community belonging. 3) Establish and maintain a downtown landmarks inventory to be updated on a regular and practical basis. 4) Define and describe how the Main Street concept will be reflected in the architectural styles to be used as a basis for downtown revitalization. GOAL #4.2: Our revitalized downtown incorporates a new Civic Center Campus, existing notable architecture, enhanced pedestrian amenities and cultural centers. Update and maintain the existing inventory and survey of historic structures within the downtown area. 2) Reconstruct and rehabilitate the Fontana Station of the Pacific Electric Railroad in downtown for adaptive reuse. 3) Adopt a system of incentives for the rehabilitation and/or adaptive reuse of locally designated historic architecture in downtown Fontana. 4) Develop design templates and descriptions for historic themes in the displays, artwork and other artifacts to be used in communicating them. 5) Prepare and implement a customized project review process that clearly describes the mix of incentives, guidelines and regulations to be applied for downtown projects. City of Fontana General Plan L-9

4 6) Update portions of the Zoning Ordinance to reflect downtown revitalization policies, with special emphasis on incentives to be used. 7) Adopt an art in public places ordinance. ISSUE #5: GUIDING NEW DEVELOPMENT How can Fontana insure that new development will contribute to the overall image of the City while at the same time incorporating high quality, site-specific design features? GOAL #5.1: Existing and new development reflects extensive use of high-quality, contemporary design, incorporating unifying, community-wide design elements. Continue to administer Citywide design guidelines and standards for landscaping, signage, and boundary walls. 2) Negotiate agreements with school districts to facilitate coordination of trail, parks and school facilities as new areas develop. GOAL #5.2: Neighborhood organization and design reflect diverse and high quality development standards, strong integration into the broader community, and energy-efficient environmental siting standards. Continue to administer the City s design guidelines for all new residential developments. 2) Develop environmental and energy-efficient design guidelines for new residential construction. GOAL #5.3: Activity centers, including shopping centers, contain a high level of pedestrian amenities, distinct and varied architectural details, and careful integration into surrounding residential areas. Adopt and publish design guidelines for all new and revitalized retail activity centers, including standards for parking, signage, pedestrian amenities, and mixed-use. 2) Amend the Zoning Code to facilitate the mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented quality of the activity centers. L-10 IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX

5 ISSUE #6: LAND USE COMPATIBILITY How can the City reduce land use conflicts that result at the interface of residential, commercial and industrial zones? GOAL #6: Conflict and spillover effects at the interface of differing land uses are minimized with appropriate design standards. Continue to implement design standards and regulations to minimize land use spillover effects at the interface of different land uses. 2) Prepare a list of standard conditions for application to projects in which conflicting land uses are an issue. 3) Continue to administer separate development and design standards at the interface of residential/industrial, commercial/industrial and residential/commercial uses. 4) Review code enforcement practices to determine if land use conflicts can be mitigated where uses are already established. CHAPTER 7: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT ISSUE #1: BALANCED LAND USES A DIVERSE ECONOMIC BASE How can the City ensure a fiscally healthy balance of residential, commercial and industrial land uses? A sustainable balance of residential, commercial and industrial uses supports our City s economy. Require a fiscal impact report on all projects for which the preparation of an EIR is required. 2) Establish criteria and procedures for reviewing the fiscal affect of zone changes, as well as new specific plans and site development plans. 3) Develop and monitor an equitable impact fee program that ensures that one-time public improvement costs, including all related offsite improvements, are fully covered by the developer. City of Fontana General Plan L-11