Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood & Conservation Plan

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is implementing an amendment to the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan to align the approximately 790-acre Neighborhood Area with the maximum residential density of 8 dwelling units per acre established in the 2021 General Plan Update. This project specifically focuses on 742.54 acres controlled by the master developer, Previti Group, while leaving the 3,603-acre conservation area unaffected. The amendment introduces nine new building types, including duplexes, quadplexes, and cottage courts, and modifies objective development standards for various house sizes and commercial shops. It also updates regulating zones, introduces new open space standards, adds a shared yard frontage type, and establishes new block configurations. Additionally, a formal mechanism for transferring development rights within the Neighborhood Area is being created to facilitate residential clustering and protect existing neighborhoods. As part of this effort, the City is approving a tentative tract map and modified site plans for Planning Areas 1 and 2 to subdivide the land into buildable parcels for immediate development. The project has been processed under CEQA guidelines, with a Notice of Determination certifying that the project will not have a significant environmental effect based on an addendum to the 2019 Environmental Impact Report. The overall goal of these adjustments is to support the City's housing objectives while preserving scenic foothill views and enhancing community amenities.