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Fontana Zoning Map & Districts 2026

Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Fontana, CA. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.

Zoning Districts in Fontana

Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.

R-EResidential Estate

Residential Estate (2 du/ac)

R-PCResidential Planned Community

Residential Planned Community (3.0-6.4 du/ac)

R-1Single Family

Single Family Residential (2.1-5 du/ac)

R-2Medium Density

Medium Density Residential (5.1-12 du/ac; up to 7.6 du/ac for single-family detached, 7.7-12 du/ac for single-family attached or multiple product type)

R-3Multiple Family

Multiple Family Residential (12.1-24 du/ac)

R-4Multi Family Medium/High Density Residential

Multi Family Medium/High Density Residential (24.1-39 du/ac)

R-5Multi Family High Density Residential

Multi Family High Density Residential (39-50 du/ac)

FBCForm-Based Code

Form-Based Code (0.2-2 FAR, 2.1-70 du/ac)

C-1Community Commercial

Community Commercial (0.1-1.0 FAR)

C-2General Commercial

General Commercial (0.1-1.0 FAR)

R-MURegional Mixed Use

Regional Mixed Use (0.1-1 FAR du/ac)

M-1Light Industrial

Light Industrial (0.1-0.6 FAR)

M-2General Industrial

General Industrial (0.1-0.6 FAR)

P-PFPublic Facilities

Public Facilities

P-UCPublic Utility Corridor

Public Utility Corridor

OS-NOpen Space - Natural

Open Space - Natural

OS-ROpen Space - Resource

Open Space - Resource

Recent Rezoning Activity in Fontana

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Recent rezoning decisions in Fontana

These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Fontana in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.

Fontana · Aug 4, 2026

Approved · 5-0

37-lot single-family rental subdivision at 8666 Citrus Avenue

37-lot single-family rental subdivision at 8666 Citrus Avenue, approved by a 5-0 vote on Aug 4, 2026 in Fontana.

Density +

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Fontana · Jul 21, 2026

Approved · 3-0

26-unit residential subdivision at 7844 Alder Avenue

26-unit residential subdivision at 7844 Alder Avenue, approved by a 3-0 vote on Jul 21, 2026 in Fontana.

Density +

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Fontana · Aug 4, 2026

Continued · 5-0

Continuance of residential subdivision at 14907 South Highland Avenue

Continuance of residential subdivision at 14907 South Highland Avenue, continued by a 5-0 vote on Aug 4, 2026 in Fontana.

Density +

Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.

Fontana · Aug 4, 2026

Approved · 5-0

Registered vehicle storage at 10610 Live Oak Avenue

Registered vehicle storage at 10610 Live Oak Avenue, approved by a 5-0 vote on Aug 4, 2026 in Fontana.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

What gets approved in Fontana

In Fontana, 88% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Multifamily / attached housing clear 71%, Special exception / conditional use 100%. ZoneWire analyzed 33 land-use board decisions in Fontana over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.

Project typeDecisionsApproval rate
Multifamily / attached housing771%
Special exception / conditional use7100%
Commercial / office / retail6100%
Industrial / warehouse580%

Frequently Asked Questions

The official Fontana zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://www.fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30623/Zoning-District-Map. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.

Zoning districts in Fontana include R-E (Residential Estate), R-PC (Residential Planned Community), R-1 (Single Family), R-2 (Medium Density), R-3 (Multiple Family), R-4 (Multi Family Medium/High Density Residential), R-5 (Multi Family High Density Residential), FBC (Form-Based Code). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.

ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Fontana to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.

Zoning and land use in the City of Fontana are governed by the Zoning and Development Code, which is Chapter 30 of the Fontana Municipal Code. The code is published online through the city's Municode Library and covers zoning districts, permitted uses, development standards, and the review procedures administered by the Community Development Department's Planning Division. For property-specific questions, the city directs residents to the Planning Department at (909) 350-6718 or planning@fontanaca.gov.

Fontana's Zoning and Development Code (Chapter 30) organizes the city into base zoning districts including residential districts (Article V), commercial and mixed-use districts (Article VI), and industrial districts, along with a Form-Based Code (Article III) adopted for the downtown area and key corridors. The city also publishes a General Plan Land Use Map, a Zoning District Map, and Form-Based Code district maps. To confirm a specific property's designation, the city recommends contacting the Planning Department directly.

The Fontana Planning Commission reviews development applications and proposals and makes recommendations to the City Council on the General Plan, zoning ordinances, annexations, and changes to the Development Code. It acts on matters such as conditional use permits, design reviews, subdivisions, variances, and alcoholic beverage control requests. The Commission is made up of five Fontana residents appointed by the City Council to one-year terms, and it meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Steelworkers' Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335.

The City of Fontana provides a Zoning and General Plan Land Use Designation Interactive Map through ArcGIS, which the city notes is for reference only and subject to change, as well as downloadable PDF versions of the General Plan Land Use Map and the Zoning District Map. Because online maps are for reference, the city recommends contacting the Planning Department to determine the official zoning of a specific parcel, by phone at (909) 350-6718 or email at planning@fontanaca.gov.

Under Fontana's Form-Based Code (Article III of Chapter 30), uses indicated with a 'P' are permitted by right, subject to design review by the Planning Commission or administrative site plan review by the Director of Community Development. Other uses may require a conditional use permit or minor use permit, which the Planning Commission and Community Development Department administer through the review procedures in the Zoning and Development Code.

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