Master Case No. 19-109; General Plan Amendment No. 19-007; Specific Plan Amendment No. 19-011; General Plan Amendment No. 20-009; Zone Change No. 20-008; Zone Change No. 19-005; Design Review No. 19-036; Tentative Parcel Map No. 19-018; and Development Agreement No. 20-002 -  Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of September 15, 2020. 

The Fontana Foothills Commerce Center (Project) is a proposed warehouse facility on 12 contiguous parcels located on approximately 33.55 acres the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Juniper Avenue and Jurupa Avenue. The project will also include change the land use and zoning designation for 19 additional parcels located on approximately 13.76 acres in the southwest quadrant of Merrill Avenue and Catawba Avenue.

The project involves the development of a new warehouse facility consisting of two warehouse and distribution buildings totaling 754,408 square feet, as well as associated infrastructure and utility improvements, parking, and landscaping on the development site. Pursuant to Senate Bill 300 (SB 330) requirements, 13.76 acres of land would be “upzoned” to offset the development site’s lost dwelling unit potential. As currently proposed, the project would require the following discretionary approvals: General Plan Amendment (for the development site and upzone site), Specific Plan Amendment, Zone Change (for the development site and upzone site), Design Review, Tentative Parcel Map, and a Development Agreement.

Public Comments:  A public meeting with the Fontana Planning Commission has been scheduled for September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. 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 meeting will be made available to the public remotely. The meeting can be viewed: On Local Cable: KFON Channel 3 and Streaming Online: https://fontanaca.swagit.com/live. No formal action will be taken at that Fontana Planning Commission meeting. This meeting is simply to solicit comments from the Planning Commission on the Draft EIR. The Planning Commission is a recommending body for the proposed project, who will consider and may provide a recommendation on the project to the Fontana City Council at a later date. The proposed project will be subsequently addressed and considered at subsequent and currently unscheduled meeting(s)/hearing(s) to be held by the Fontana Planning Commission and City Council.   Should the Planning Commission meeting be permitted to be held in-person, notification will be provided in advance.

Written comments on the DEIR must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. on September 24, 2020. Address all written comments to:

DiTanyon Johnson, Senior Planner
City of Fontana - Planning Division
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Comments may also be sent by via email to Mr. Johnson. 

Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Report:  The DEIR can be viewed online

Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Availability of a DRAFT Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) (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 DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD (DAB) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 AT 9:00 AM 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. Members of the public can submit comments via e-mail at: planningcomments@fontana.org at any time prior to the closing of each agenda item. Comments received prior to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 will be provided in advance to the Development Advisory Board Members. 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 of the Director's Action Approval and specify 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 Development Advisory Board Members.

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 Planning Division by calling (909) 350-6718. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Item continued from Development Advisory Board (DAB) Meeting of August 27, 2020. 

Master Case No. 19-112; and Administrative Site Plan No. 19-067 - Date of Meeting: Development Advisory Board (DAB) Meeting of September 24, 2020. 

A request to develop a vacant site (1.81 acres) with a 3,500 square foot retail pad, a 1,900 square foot quick serve restaurant pad, a 2,900 square foot quick serve restaurant, and all site improvements. 

For more information, please contact Brett Hamilton, Associate Planner, at (909) 350-6656 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 OCTOBER 6, 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, September 30, 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. 20-035; General Plan Amendment No. 20-011; Zone Change Amendment No. 20-009; and Design Review No. 20-011 - Date of Hearing: Planning Commission Meeting of October 6, 2020. 

General Plan Amendment No. 20-011, is a request to change General Plan Land Use from General Commercial (C-G) to Light Industrial (I-L) and Zone Change No. 20-009 is a zoning district change from General Commercial (C-2) to Light Industrial (M-1). Design Review No. 19-043 is an application for site and architectural review of a proposed 41,000 square foot warehouse on 2.06 acres.

The City of Fontana (City) has prepared an Initial Study for the Slover-Juniper Industrial Building Project (MCN No. 20-035; GPA No. 20-011; ZCA No. 20-009; and DRP No. 20-011) (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 a the City's Community Development Department 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 September 17, 2020 to October 17, 2020. Written comments on the Initial Study should be submitted to Ms. Dawn Rowe at the address listed below no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 2020.

City of Fontana, Planning Division
Ms. Dawn Rowe, Senior Planner
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Phone: (909) 350-6694
Email: drowe@fontana.org

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

Items or Projects moving forward to be approved at the City Council Meeting of October 13, 2020, will be listed here.

Items or Projects moving forward to be approved at the Planning Commission Meeting of October 20, 2020, will be listed here.

Items or Projects moving forward for approval at the City Council Meeting of October 27, 2020, will be listed here.

Items or Projects moving forward for approval at the Planning Commission Meeting of November 3, 2020, will be listed here.