Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chino public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
16 issues in development
Housing Element Compliance and Regional Housing Needs
Discussions around multiple high-density housing projects highlighted tensions between local desires to control neighborhood character and state laws that mandate housing production and limit municipal discretion.
High-Density Residential Growth and Neighborhood Compatibility
The commission is reviewing multiple residential projects, including a 100-unit for-sale project and a 210-unit rental community, both utilizing the Affordable Housing Overlay to address local housing needs.
Commercial Development at Central and Schaefer Avenues
A proposal to build a convenience store with an alcohol license, a gas station, and a car wash on a 1.98-acre site was brought before the commission.
Long-Term Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) and Infrastructure Financing
The city is establishing a new financing district to support infrastructure and services for The Meadows development. Property owners will be subject to special taxes and bonded indebtedness to pay for public improvements.
Development Impact Fees and Warehouse Traffic
Council members discussed establishing specific land use categories and impact fees for massive new warehouses to ensure industrial developments pay their fair share of traffic and infrastructure costs.
Electronic Waste Heavy Processing Facility
The commission will weigh whether to allow heavy processing of electronic waste at an existing recycling site, which could impact local industrial activity and environmental standards.
Code Enforcement and Financial Assistance for Seniors
Residents brought forward challenges regarding strict code enforcement liens and receiver fees on residential properties. City officials noted ongoing efforts to coordinate compromises with receivers and offer assistance.
Subdivision Improvements and Parcel Maps
The council accepted public improvements for a new housing subdivision and approved a vesting parcel map to keep local development moving.
Lewis Companies Development Impact Fee Reconciliations and Amendments
The city approved a contract amendment and reconciliations for developer fee credits and reimbursements related to circulation infrastructure in The Preserve.
Acquisition of 13272 6th Street Property
The city is purchasing a property on 6th Street for $2.5 million to support municipal operations or future needs.
Preserve Circulation Development Impact Fee Reconciliation
The city reconciled infrastructure credits and reimbursement agreements with Lewis Companies for The Preserve development, updating contract amounts and tracking development impact fees.
Civic Center Expansion Property Acquisition
The city is purchasing a commercial property near City Hall to support future civic expansion and public uses.
K. Hovnanian ADA Settlement Agreement
The city settled a lawsuit with housing developer K. Hovnanian requiring them to complete outstanding ADA improvements and pay legal fees.
San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Participation
The city is joining the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust to collaborate on regional affordable housing and gain better access to state and federal grant funding, including a potential $5 million SCAG allocation.
Preserve Specific Plan Industrial Subdivision Time Extension
A developer received a one-year time extension to keep a 57-acre industrial subdivision project moving forward in The Preserve Specific Plan area.
Community Facilities District 2026-1 (The Meadows)
The city initiated proceedings to establish a new Mello-Roos community facilities district to fund public infrastructure and improvements for The Meadows development.