Notice of Availability of a DRAFT Environmental Impact Report (EIR) - Sierra Avenue and Casa Grande Avenue Warehouse Project EIR - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of July 21, 2020. 

Project Description:  The proposed Project involves the development of a 322, 996 square foot (sf) warehouse at the northeastern corner of Sierra Avenue and Casa Grande Avenue in the City. The warehouse would be built within three connected parcels Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 0239-151-22 and 0239-151-34, and 0239-151-40. The warehouse component would include applications for a General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 18-006, a Zone Change (ZCA) No. 18-006, and a Zoning Text Amendment (ZCA) No 18-007. The GPA proposed the conversion of one parcel (APN 0239-151-22) from Multi-Family High Density Residential Zone (R-MFH) to Light Industrial (I-L) and two parcels (APNs: 0239-151-34 and 40) from Medium-Density Residential (R-M) to Light Industrial (I-L). The warehouse component proposes to rezone all three parcels to Light Industrial (M-1).

The proposed Project also includes two residential unit replacement sites (RUR’s) that also are referred to as the Malaga site and Palmetto sites in this Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR). The RUR sites are required because of the recent adoption of Senate Bill (SB) 330. In summary, SB 330 requires replacement housing sites when land designated for housing development is changed to a non-housing use. This is applicable to the proposed Project because the proposed warehouse development would change the residential zoning classification to an industrial classification.  Due to these land uses changes the warehouse site would not be used for the development of up to 219 residential units and replacement sites must be proposed. Accordingly, and in conformance with these new laws, the City has identified two replacement sites. This includes a 5.69-acre site located north of Malaga Street and west of Mango Street (Malaga Site), and a 3.58-acre site located east of Palmetto Avenue and south of Arrow Boulevard (Palmetto Site).

Both the replacement sites currently have a GPLU of Single-Family Residential (R-SF) and zoning designations of Single-Family Residential (R-1). As part of the proposed Project, the Malaga Site’s GPLU designation would be changed to Walkable Mixed-Use I (WMXU-1) and it would be upzoned to Form-Based Code (FBC) – Transitional District, which would allow between 2.1-39 du/ac. The Draft EIR assumes 209 units at this location. The Palmetto Site’s GPLU designation would be changed to Medium-Density Residential (R-M) and it would be upzoned to Medium-Density Residential (R-2), which allows between 5.1-12 du/ac. The Draft EIR assumes 32 units at this location. These sites are identified and evaluated in the Draft EIR for their potential use as RUR’s.

To further implement the project the additional applications are proposed: General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Zoning Text Amendment, and Tentative Parcel Map.

Public Review Period: The 45-day public review for the Draft Environmental Impact Report will begin on June 26, 2020, and end on August 10, 2020.

For more information, please contact Cecily Session-Goins, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-6723 or via email

Notice of Availability of a DRAFT Environmental Impact Report (PDF)

Due to the evolving situation with the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus and the health recommendations for social distancing from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) THE CITY OF FONTANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2020 AT 7:00 PM SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC REMOTELY. The general public is encouraged to watch and participate from the safety of their home while practicing social distancing. The meeting can be viewed: On Local Cable: KFON Channel 3 and Streaming Online: https://fontanaca.swagit.com/live. Members of the public can submit comments via e-mail at: publiccomments@fontana.org at any time. Comments received prior to August 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM shall be provided to the City Council for review prior to the City Council meeting.  City Staff will be monitoring this e-mail during the meeting and will read the comments into the record at the appropriate time during the meeting. Please submit comments prior to the opening of the public comment period for each agenda item. Public Comments of no more than 3 minutes shall be read into the record. In the subject of your e-mail, please indicate the item number and if it is a public hearing item whether you are in favor or opposition of the project. Comments received after the public comment period is closed shall not become part of the public record of the hearing and shall not be made available to the City Council.

Alternatively, you can leave your pre-recorded comment by calling (909) 600-5502 and leave your comments in a voice mail message before 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to have it played during the meeting.

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Department by calling (909) 350-7602. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY FONTANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO JOIN THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, TO FORM COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF FONTANA; EMBODYING A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FINANCINGS; APPROVING FORM OF ACQUISITION AGREEMENT FOR USE WHEN APPLICABLE; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS - Date of Meeting: City Council Meeting of August 11, 2020.

This matter concerns the proposed participation by the City of Fontana (the “City”) in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.  Participation in said program will enable property owners to finance public capital improvements and/or development impact fees for public capital improvements imposed on new development.  Said public capital improvements, if financed, will be among the public capital improvements required in connection with a given development project.  Said development impact fees, if financed, will be used by the City to pay for public capital improvements which will serve the City, and which will be of a type and nature authorized under the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (codified at California Streets and Highways Code §§ 10000 et seq.).  Participation in said program does not itself authorize the City to impose additional public capital improvements or new or additional development impact fees on any property owner.

For more information, please contact Zai AbuBakar, Director of Community Development, at (909) 350-7625 or via email

Public Hearing Notice (PDF)

Due to the evolving situation with the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus and the health recommendations for social distancing from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) THE CITY OF FONTANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2020 AT 6:00 PM SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC REMOTELY. The general public is encouraged to watch and participate from the safety of their home while practicing social distancing. The meeting can be viewed: On Local Cable: KFON Channel 3 and Streaming Online: https://fontanaca.swagit.com/live. Members of the public can submit comments via e-mail at: planningcomments@fontana.org at any time prior to the closing of the public hearing for each agenda item. Comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 will be provided in advance to the Planning Commissioners. City Staff will be monitoring this e-mail during the meeting and will read the comments into the record at the appropriate time during the meeting. Please submit comments prior to the opening of the public comment period for each agenda item. Public Comments of no more than 3 minutes shall be read into the record. In the subject of your e-mail, please indicate the item number and if it is a public hearing item whether you are in favor or opposition of the project. Comments received after the public comment period is closed shall not become part of the public record of the hearing and shall not be made available to the Planning Commission.

Alternatively, you can leave your pre-recorded comment by calling (909) 600-5502 and leave your comments in a voice mail message before 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to have it played during the meeting.

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Department by calling (909) 350-7602. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Master Case No. 19-133; Tentative Parcel Map No. 19-021; and Design Review No. 19-043 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of August 18, 2020. 

Design Review application for site and architectural review of a proposed 176,219 square foot warehouse, of which approximately 12,000 square feet will be office space, on 8.15 acres. 

The City of Fontana (City) has prepared an initial study for the Transwestern Boyle Avenue Warehouse Building 1 Project (MCN No. 19-133, Tentative Parcel Map No. 20183 (TPM No. 19-021), DRP No. 19-043) (proposed project) which recommends that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) be issued, and the City has authorized the release of the proposed MND for public review and comment. A copy of the Initial Study can be reviewed at the City’s Community Development Department listed below and on the City’s website

The Project site is not on any properties listed under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. 

The period of public review will be from June 29 to July 18, 2020. Written comments on the Initial Study should be submitted to Ms. Cecily Session-Goins at the address listed below no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 20, 2020.

Cecily Session-Goins
Assistant Planner
City of Fontana, Planning Division
8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 350-6723 or via email

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Master Case No. (MCN) 18-123R1; and Design Review Permit No. (DRP) 20-018 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of August 18, 2020. 

Design Review Permit (DRP) No. 20-018 is a request for the architecture and design review of 11 proposed single-family homes on previously approved Tract Map No. 19957 (TTM No. 18-017).

For more information, please contact Fernando Herrera, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-7608 or via email

Public Hearing Notice (PDF)

Master Case No. (MCN) 19-132; and Design Review Permit No. (DRP) 19-042 - Date of Meeting: Planning Commission Meeting of August 18, 2020. 

Design Review Permit No. (DRP) 19-042 is a request for the architecture and design review of 18 proposed single-family homes for previously approved Tract Map No. 16897 (TTM No. 19-003).

For more information, please contact Fernando Herrera, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-7608 or via email

Public Hearing Notice (PDF)

Items or Projects moving forward for approval at the City Council Meeting of August 25, 2020, will be listed here.

Items or Projects moving forward for approval at the Planning Commission Meeting of September 1, 2020, will be listed here.

Items or Projects moving forward for approval at the City Council Meeting of September 8, 2020, will be listed here.

Items or Projects moving forward for approval at the Planning Commission Meeting of September 15, 2020, will be listed here.