Fontana Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Fontana held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 29% compared to September (34 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Fontana Gateway Specific Plan Amendment and Site Plan at 10880 Mulberry Avenue

Approved.

Master Case 25-0035: Specific Plan Amendment 25-001 modifying interior side and rear setbacks in the Fontana Gateway Specific Plan from 6 ft to 0 ft, and Administrative Site Plan 25-0017 for site and architectural review of an existing 5,075 sq ft prefabricated metal storage building on a 0.95-acre industrial lot (APN 0238-091-58) used by a laser cutting/metal fabrication business. Building to receive concrete/stucco panels to complement existing tilt-up building. Categorically exempt under CEQA Class 3 and Class 5. Commission recommends City Council adopt ordinance and resolution. Approved (Commissioners Rodan and Kittle absent).

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Special tax bonds for CFD No. 113 The Gardens Phase 2

Approved.

Issuance of special tax bonds for 388 residential lots on the west side of Citrus Avenue and the southeast corner of Duncan Canyon Road, part of the Arboretum master plan. Builders are Richmond American Homes and another homebuilder. Expected interest cost is 5.43%. Developer-funded infrastructure is about $13.7M, plus $3.3M in community benefit.

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Zoning and Development Code amendments (Chapter 30)

Approved.

Approved Master Case 26-0046 / Municipal Code Amendment 26-0005, recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 30. The amendment: cleans up the Auto Center overlay map graphic (retail center at the NE corner of South Highland placed in Planning Area 3); allows up to three-year time extensions for design review and CUP entitlements (previously two years); streamlines minor administrative amendments; exempts non-conforming form-based-code sites from frontage coverage, with screening required instead; explicitly requires paved drive aisles and driveways and aligns widths with fire department access requirements; and allows manufactured-home owners to authorize home-based businesses. The ordinance was found CEQA categorically exempt. Vote, with Commissioners Rodan and Kittle absent.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 7 instances
• industrial: 4 instances
• setback: 3 instances
• residential: 3 instances
• adu: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning is new this month with 7 mentions, not present in September.

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