Public Hearing Notices

Master Case No. 22-153; and Administrative Site Plan No. 22-055 - Date of Hearing: Director's Action Meeting of December 21, 2023.  

A request for the site and architectural approval of proposed solar carport totaling 8,937 square feet located within the rear parking area of project site. The project site is located at 7980 Redwood Avenue (APN: 1110-141-08).

For more information, please contact Irene Romero, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6658 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

This item was continued from Planning Commission Meeting of December 5, 2023: Master Case No. 22-063; Conditional Use Permit No. 23-002; Design Review Project No. 22-033 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of January 16, 2024. 

A request for the Planning Commission to review and approve a proposal for the redevelopment /   expansion of an existing non-conforming site/use  by removing approximately 16,454 square foot of existing building area, adding three-story 109,566 square foot self‑storage building, on-site improvements of new landscaping, lighting, decorative concrete, fencing, relocation of the previously approved commercial vehicle parking area, and other associated improvements, with additional off-site improvements to be installed along Valley Boulevard.

The City of Fontana (City) has prepared an Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project. The period for comment regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project is from November 10, 2023, to December 4, 2023. The initial study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review at City Hall (8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335) and online at https://www.fontanaca.gov/2137/Environmental-Documents. Please submit your comments via email to Jon Dille, Associate Planner. 

Notice of Continuance of Public Hearing (PDF)

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

Master Case No. 23-017; and Administrative Site Plan No. 23-012 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of October 17, 2023. 

Administrative Site Plan No. (ASP) 23-012 is for review of the architecture, site design and associated improvements for a 2,839 square foot expansion to an existing 12,000 square feet industrial building.

For more information, please contact Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6558 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Notice of Exemption - Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-092; General Plan Amendment No. 23-003; Zoning District Map Amendment No. 23-004; and Development Code Amendment No. 23-005 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of October 17, 2023. 

The proposed project is a request to redesignate eight (8) parcels encompassing approximately 25 acres.  The project site is divided into two parts: Site A and Site B, each consisting of four (4) parcels. The proposed project is a request for a General Plan Amendment and Zoning District Map Amendment to redesignate the land use designation of both Site A and Site B from Open Space - Resource (OS/OS-R) to Light Industrial (I-L/M-1). The General Plan Amendment and Development Code Amendment also includes request to add an Emergency Shelter Overlay District designation for Site A. The proposed project does not include any development as a part of this application. 

For more information, please contact Rina Leung, Senior Planner, at (909) 350-6566 or via email

Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Master Case No. 22-037; General Plan Amendment No. 22-005; Zone Change Amendment No. 22-006; Zone Change Amendment No. 22-007; and Design Review Project No. 22-020 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of October 17, 2023. 

A request for the Planning Commission to review and forward a recommendation to the City Council for a General Plan Amendment to change General Plan land use map from Single‑Family Residential (R‑SF) to Walkable Mixed Used Corridor & Downtown (WMXU-1), a Zone Change Amendment to update the Zoning District Map from Residential‑Single Family (R-1) to Form-Based Code (FBC), a Zone Change Amendment (text) to change the Form-Based Code map to identify the subject properties as Route 66 Gateway on APNs: 0230-041-33, -44, -52, -60, and -61, totaling approximately 2.4 adjusted gross acres, and a Design Review Project Application to develop a new 24‑unit apartment project on two (2) parcels, APNs 0230-041-52 and -60, totaling approximately 0.9 gross acres.  

For more information, please contact Jon Dille, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6681 or via email

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

Master Case No. 22-079; General Plan Amendment No. 22-007; Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-003; Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-016; Development Agreement No. 22-003; and Design Review No. 22-040 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of October 17, 2023. 

Request for development of an approximately 18.8‐acre property with an industrial commerce center building of approximately 490,565 square feet, consolidation of 41 parcels into 1 parcel, amendment of the General Plan land use designation from Residential Trucking (RT) to General Industrial (I‐G), and revision of the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan from Residential Trucking District (RTD) to Slover East Industrial District (SED). The industrial commerce center project also includes a screened dock area along the south side of the building, vehicular parking areas, drive aisles, and landscaping. The applicant has also prepared a development agreement. 

For more information, please contact Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6558 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-098; and Municipal Code Amendment No. 23-001 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of October 17, 2023. 

To amend Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code to modify Article V (Industrial Commerce Centers Sustainability Standards), Section 9-71(f) to prohibit loading docks, truck entries, and truck drive aisles from abutting adjacent sensitive receptors.

For more information, please contact Patty Nevins, Director of Planning, at (909) 350-7625 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Master Case No. 21-082; and Administrative Site Plan No. 21-042 - Date of Hearing: Director's Action Meeting of October 19, 2023.  

A request to construct a 6,654 square foot building consisting of an office, four (4) service bays and a 3,850 square foot covered wash building on a lot totaling approximately 1.36 gross acres.

For more information, please contact George Velarde, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-6569 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Notice of Exemption - Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-043; and Tentative Parcel Map No. 20729 (TPM No. 23-007) - Date of Hearing: Director's Action Meeting of October 19, 2023.  

A request to subdivide two (2) existing parcels of approximately 38,688 square feet into three (3) parcels of approximately 25,178 square feet each for single-family use.

For more information, please contact Adelaida Bostan, Planning Technician, at (909) 350-7608 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Notice of Exemption - Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Review of a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2009091089) Master Case No. 22-143; Tentative Parcel Map No. 20710 (TPM No. 23-012); and Design Review No. 22-064 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of November 7, 2023. 

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fontana has completed a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2009091089), which tiers from the City of Fontana’s Final EIR for the Southwest Industrial Park (SWIP) Specific Plan Update and Annexation (SCH No. 2009091089), for the Hemlock Warehouse Development Project (Project or proposed Project) that is available for public review pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15087. The 40.01-acre site is currently developed with light industrial uses, and used for leasing, storage, and refurbishing modular trailers. The proposed Project would redevelop the site with a new warehouse builidng that would have a footprint of approximately 747,000 square feet (sq. ft.), and include a first-floor office of 20,000 sq. ft., a second-floor office mezzanine area of 20,000 sq. ft., a warehouse area of 726,826 sq. ft., and a pick module mezzanine area of 115,000 sq. ft.; totaling 881,826 sq. ft. Storage of refrigerated goods may occur within 220,500 sq. ft. of the warehouse. The warehouse would have 114 loading docks located on the east and west sides of the building. Vehicular and truck access would be provided via Hemlock Avenue and Beech Avenue. 

Public Comments:  The 45-day public review period for the Draft Subsequent EIR begins on October 10, 2023 and ends on November 27, 2023. Written comments on the Draft Subsequent EIR must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2023. 

Address comments to:
Rina Leung, Senior Planner 
City of Fontana 
Planning Department
8353 Sierra Avenue 
Fontana, CA  92335 

Comments may also be sent by email to Ms. Leung at: rleung@fontanaca.gov 

Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Report:  The Draft Subsequent EIR and its technical appendices are available for public review during normal working hours at the following two locations: (1) City of Fontana, Planning Department, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 and (2) Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. It is also available online at: https://www.fontanaca.gov/2137/Environmental-Documents  

Should you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Rina Leung, Senior Planner, at (909) 350-6566 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Availability of a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (PDF)

Master Case No. 22-112; and Design Review Project No. 22-053 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of November 7, 2023. 

A request for approval to demolish an existing industrial building and develop an approximately 118,000 square foot industrial commerce center building on a parcel of approximately six (6) acres.

For more information, please contact Irene Romero, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6658 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)
Notice of Determination Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-063; and Conditional Use Permit No. 23-008 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of November 7, 2023. 

A request for an approval to upgrade an existing ABC License Type 20 (Off-sale, Beer and Wine) to an ABC License Type 21 (Off-sale, General) for an existing service station (Prestige Fuels).  

For more information, please contact Mai Thao, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-6650 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)
Notice of Exemption Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-069; and Conditional Use Permit No. 23-013 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of November 7, 2023. 

A request for an approval to establish a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 (Off-sale, Beer and Wine) alcohol license for an existing grocery store, International Grocery Bazar.

For more information, please contact Mai Thao, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-6650 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)
Notice of Exemption Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 21-029R1-R1; and Design Review Project No. 21-009R1-R1 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of November 7, 2023. 

A request for an approval to a previously approved Design Review No. 21-009R1 to revise the color scheme and a minor modification to a pop-out for a previously approved two-story 72-unit multi-family condominium project located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard and west of Banana Avenue (APNs: 0230-031-10, -11, -12, and -13).  

For more information, please contact Mai Thao, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-6650 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)
Notice of Exemption Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-092; General Plan Amendment No. 23-003; Zoning District Map Amendment No. 23-004; and Development Code Amendment No. 23-005 - Date of Hearing: City Council Meeting of November 14, 2023. 

The proposed project is a request to redesignate eight (8) parcels encompassing approximately 25 acres.  The project site is divided into two parts: Site A and Site B, each consisting of four (4) parcels. The proposed project is a request for a General Plan Amendment and Zoning District Map Amendment to redesignate the land use designation of both Site A and Site B from Open Space - Resource (OS/OS-R) to Light Industrial (I-L/M-1). The General Plan Amendment and Development Code Amendment also includes a request to add the Emergency Shelter Overlay District designation for Site A. The proposed project does not include any development as a part of this application.

For more information, please contact Rina Leung, Senior Planner, at (909) 350-6566 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF) *Informacion en Español en este enlace

Notice of Determination Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 22-079; General Plan Amendment No. 22-007; Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-003; Development Agreement No. 22-003; Tentative Parcel Map No. 20638 (TPM No. 22-016); and Design Review Project No. 22-040 - Date of Hearing: City Council Meeting of November 14, 2023. 

Request for development of an approximately 18.8‐acre property with an industrial commerce center building of approximately 490,565 square feet, consolidation of 41 parcels into 1 parcel, amendment of the General Plan land use designation from Residential Trucking (RT) to General Industrial (I‐G), revision of the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan from Residential Trucking District (RTD) to Slover East Industrial District (SED) and Development Agreement to include a public benefit fee. The industrial commerce center project also includes a screened dock area along the south side of the building, vehicular parking areas, drive aisles, and landscaping.  

For more information, please contact Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6558 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF) *Informacion en Español en este enlace

Notice of Determination Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 22-040; General Plan Amendment No. 22-001; and Zone District Map Amendment No. 22-001 - Date of Hearing: City Council Meeting of November 14, 2023. 

The Project consists of a proposed General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change for a 6.4-acre property (“Project Site”) that is located north of Merrill Avenue, between Alder Avenue and Laurel Avenue. The General Plan Amendment would change the General Plan land use designation from Single-Family Residential (R-SF) to Multi-Family Medium/High Density Residential (R-MFMH) and the zoning from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Multi-Family Medium/High Density Residential (R-4). No development is proposed as part of this project.

For more information, please contact Alexia De La Torre, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-6568 or via email or Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner, at (909) 350-6656 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF) *Informacion en Español en este enlace

Notice of Determination Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 22-037; General Plan Amendment No. 22-005; Zone Change Amendment No. 22-006; Zone Change Amendment No. 22-007; and Design Review Project No. 22-020 - Date of Hearing: City Council Meeting of November 14, 2023. 

A request to amend General Plan land use designation map from Single‑Family Residential (R‑SF) to Walkable Mixed Used Corridor & Downtown (WMXU-1), a Zone Change Amendment to update the zoning map (Zoning District Map) from Residential‑Single Family (R-1) to Form-Based Code (FBC), a Zone Change Amendment (Zoning and Development Code Amendment) to change the Form-Based Code map to identify the subject properties as Route 66 Gateway on APNs: 0230-041-33, -44, -52, -60, and -61, totaling approximately 2.4 adjusted gross acres, and a Design Review Project Application to develop a new 24‑unit apartment project on two (2) parcels, APNs 0230-041-52 and -60, totaling approximately 0.9 gross acres.  

For more information, please contact Jon Dille, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6681 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF) *Informacion en Español en este enlace

Notice of Determination Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-098; and Municipal Code Amendment No. 23-001 - Date of Hearing: City Council Meeting of November 14, 2023. 

To amend Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code to modify Article V (Industrial Commerce Centers Sustainability Standards), Section 9-71(f) to prohibit loading docks, truck entries, and truck drive aisles from abutting adjacent sensitive receptors. 

For more information, please contact Patty Nevins, Director of Planning, at (909) 350-7625 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF) *Informacion en Español en este enlace

Notice of Exemption Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-090; and Municipal Code Amendment No. 23-003  - Date of Hearing: City Council Meeting of November 14, 2023. 

Update to the City of Fontana Municipal Code for amendments to Chapter 30 including modification to Section 30-30 related to timing of appeals; Division 24 adding language to provide for minor and major planned unit developments (PUDs); Section 30-417 to reduce landscape setbacks for  the accommodation of bus turn outs and deceleration lanes; Section 30-430 to provide language to distinguish between Major and Minor PUDs; Section 30-434 and Section 30-444 amending development standards in residential zoning districts; Section 30-435 to modify the garage door design requirements; and Section 30-451 to provide additional options for recreational facilities within the R-4 and R-5 zoning districts.

For more information, please contact Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner at (909) 350-6656 or via email. 

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF) *Informacion en Español en este enlace

Notice of Exemption Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Courtplace Project  - Date of Hearing: City Council Meeting of November 14, 2023. 

Consider protests to the conveyance of 1.94 acres of unimproved land located on Sierra Avenue, between Santa Ana Avenue to the north and Jurupa Avenue to the south (a portion of assessor parcel numbers 0255-101-22-0-000 and 0255-101-23-0-000) (“Property”); to determine public interest and convenience regarding the sale of the Property; and consider approval of a Disposition and Development Agreement among the Fontana Housing Authority, City of Fontana and Fontana Courtplace I Housing Partners, L.P. for the sale of Property for the construction of a 50 unit affordable family-apartment housing project.

For more information, please contact Phil Burum, Deputy City Manager at (909) 350-6727 or via email. 

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Notice of Determination Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)


Master Case (MCN) No. 23-100, General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 23-004, Zone Change Application (ZCA) No. 23-006, Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 23-004, Development Agreement (AGR) No. 23-085, Design Review (DRP) No. 22-029R1 (Building No. 1), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 20709 (TPM No. 22-009R1, Building No. 1), Design Review No. 22-061R1 (Building No. 2), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 20708 (TPM No. 22-030R1, Building No. 2), Design Review No. 22-062R1 (Building No. 3), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 20707 (TPM No. 22-031R1, Building No. 3) - Date of Hearing: City Council Meeting of November 14, 2023. 

High Density Residential (R-MFMH) to General Industrial (I‐G); amend the zoning designation from Residential Planned Community (R‐PC) and Multi‐Family Medium/High Density Residential (R‐4) to Southwest Industrial Park (SWIP) Specific Plan, Slover East Industrial District and amend the SWIP Specific Plan to expand the SWIP boundaries to include the Project Site of 29.4 acres. The applicant has also prepared a development agreement. The applicant is proposing the development of approximately 24.4 acres of a 29.4-acre property (APNs 0255-011-13, -14, -15, -18, -19, -25, -26, -27, -28, -29, -30, -31, and -32, and 0255-021-17, -18, -22, -23, and -24) with three industrial commerce center buildings of approximately 149,990 square feet (Building No. 1), 186,540 square feet (Building No. 2), and 184,500 square feet (Building No. 3) totaling 521,030 square feet and improvements to the sites which include screen walls, vehicular parking areas, drive aisles, and landscaping. The project will also include the consolidation of various parcels into individual parcels for the development of Building Nos. 1 through 3.

For more information, please contact Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner at (909) 350-6656 or via email. 

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Notice of Determination Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 23-076; Conditional Use Permit No. 23-016 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of November 21, 2023.

A request for approval to establish a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 (On-sale Beer and Wine – Eating Place) alcohol license for on-site consumption at Chipotle Mexican Grill. 

For more information, please contact Angelica Martinez, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-7626 or via email

Public Hearing Notice (PDF)

Notice of Exemption - Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)


Master Case No. 22-136; Design Review Project No. 22-063 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of November 21, 2023.

A request for site and architectural review of an 18 unit multi-family development on an approximate 0.88 acre site.

For more information, please contact George Velarde, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-6569 or via email

Public Hearing Notice (PDF)

Notice of Exemption - Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

This item was continued to Planning Commission Meeting of December 19, 2023: Master Case No. 22-145; Tentative Parcel Map No. 20669 (TPM No. 22-034); and Design Review Project No. 22-065 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of November 21, 2023.

The applicant is proposing to construct a 437-unit multifamily development, 4,000 square feet of retail space, 14,150 square feet of leasing and amenity space, onsite parking, and associated improvements on an 11.6 gross acre project site. Additionally, the project would include associated leasing buildings, fitness centers, pool areas, fire pits, lounge areas, a dog park, and other amenities. 

The IS/MND is available for public review from October 27, 2023 until November 20, 2023, at the Planning Department counter, and on the City of Fontana’s website: https://www.fontanaca.gov/2137/Environmental-Documents 

For more information, please contact George Velarde, Assistant Planner, at (909) 350-6569 or via email

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

Master Case No. 23-007 and Administrative Site Plan No. 23-004 - Date of Hearing November 30, 2023. 

The applicant, Jermaine Taylor on behalf of AT&T, is requesting an Administrative Site Plan approval for the site and architectural review for a proposed wireless telecommunications facility located on an existing SCE tower, including nine (9) panel antennas, twelve (12) RRUs, and supporting ancillary equipment.  

For more information, please contact Mai Thao at (909) 350-6650 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Notice of Exemption - Environmental Document Filing Fee (PDF)

Master Case No. 22-063; Conditional Use Permit No. 23-002; Design Review Project No. 22-033 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of December 5, 2023 

A request for the Planning Commission to review and approve a proposal for the redevelopment /   expansion of an existing non-conforming site/use  by removing approximately 16,454 square foot of existing building area, adding three-story 109,566 square foot self‑storage building, on-site improvements of new landscaping, lighting, decorative concrete, fencing, relocation of the previously approved commercial vehicle parking area, and other associated improvements, with additional off-site improvements to be installed along Valley Boulevard.

The City of Fontana (City) has prepared an Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project. The period for comment regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project is from November 10, 2023, to December 4, 2023. The initial study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review at City Hall (8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335) and online at https://www.fontanaca.gov/2137/Environmental-Documents. Please submit your comments via email to Jon Dille, Associate Planner. 

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

Master Case No. 23-086; and Conditional Use Permit No. 23-023 (See also Master Case No. 19-090R1; and Conditional Use Permit No. 19-032R1) - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of December 5, 2023 

The applicant, Firas Farraj, is requesting that the Planning Commission review and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 19-032-R1 for modification to the existing conditions of approvals (CUP No. 19-032) to allow the sale of single alcoholic beverages of wine and distilled spirits smaller than 375 milliliters and the sale of beer/malt beverages in single size containers of 40 ounces or less, located at 8145 Cypress Avenue for an existing convenience store, Marelias Liquor and Market (APN:0191-091-22). 

For more information, please contact Mai Thao, Assistant Planner at (909) 350-6650 or via email

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)