Fontana Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Fontana held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 8% compared to June (115 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

26-unit residential subdivision at 7844 Alder Avenue

Approved.

Master Case MCN 25-0064, Tentative Tract Map 25-0007, Design Review 25-0029: request to subdivide approximately 3.75 acres into 26 parcels and two lettered lots for 26 detached single-family residential units including two very-low-income affordable units and a density bonus, at 7844 Alder Avenue. Applicant/developer is Monta Vista Homes (Chris Courtney), which will continue to own and maintain the gated community. Includes recommendation to City Council for the affordable housing density bonus agreement. Approved.

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Arboretum Specific Plan Amendment and retail center at Sierra Ave & Terra Vista Dr

Approved.

Approved general plan amendment for ~9.3 acre site at northwest corner of Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive (APN 0239-081-52) from Residential Plan Community (R-PC) to General Commercial (C-G), specific plan amendment to the Arboretum Specific Plan, tentative tract and parcel maps, design review, conditional use permit for off-site alcohol sales at grocery store, and development agreement amendment. Commercial center of 69,617 sq ft including a 49,362 sq ft grocery store, 13,017 sq ft inline shop building, 9,544 sq ft pad building, and 3,694 sq ft drive-through restaurant. Adopted Resolution 2026-076 and introduced ordinances 1994 and 1995. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia recused due to living near the project. Passed.

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8-unit condominium project at 8202 Wheeler Avenue

Deferred.

Master Case 25-0071, Tentative Tract Map 26-0005, Design Review 25-0031: tentative tract map request to establish eight condominiums and design review for construction of an eight-unit multi-family development at 8202 Wheeler Avenue. Continued to a date certain of August 18, 2026 to provide time for further research related to a condition of approval. Continued 3-0.

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Ventana at Duncan Canyon Specific Plan Amendment and retail center

Approved.

Approved specific plan amendment to Planning Area 4 of the Ventana specific plan to add gas stations and drive-throughs as conditionally permitted uses, plus conditional use permits and design review for a 98,783 sq ft retail center on an 11.55-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Duncan Canyon Road and John Previti Avenue (APNs 1107-262-07 and 65). Includes anchor grocer, two drive-throughs, a gas station with convenience store, and shops. Adopted Resolution 2026-077 and introduced ordinance 1996. Residents opposed the gas station citing benzene emissions and high fire hazard zone. Passed.

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Adoption of Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and updated fees

Approved.

Adopted Resolution 2026-078 approving development impact fee nexus study and revising development impact fees. Converts residential fees to per-square-foot basis per state law (AB 602), consolidates storm drain fees into one citywide fee, and adopts new fee schedule effective July 1, 2027. Staff recommended assessing 50% of the ~$77,000/acre storm drain fee on single-family detached, commercial, and industrial, with full assessment on multifamily. Passed.

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Zoning Changes

• R-PC → C-G, 9.3 acres at Northwest corner of Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive, Fontana (APN 0239-081-52)
• Zoning change, 11.55 acres at Southwest corner of Duncan Canyon Road and John Previti Avenue, Fontana (APNs 1107-262-07 and 65)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 26 instances
• residential: 19 instances
• density: 11 instances
• conditional use: 8 instances
• industrial: 6 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 86% from June.
• Residential came up 58% more often than June.
• Density is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in June.
• Industrial is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in June.

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