Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fontana, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues in development
Lennar Homes subdivision design update
Lennar's 53-home project near Poplar and Orchid got refreshed floor plans and prairie, craftsman, and farmhouse elevations, plus added visitor parking and neighborhood amenities. No one from the public objected.
Storage building legalization at 10880 Mulberry Avenue
A family-owned metal fabrication shop built a 5,075-square-foot prefabricated storage shed without full approvals and is now working with the city to legalize it. The applicant said moving prepared shipment kits into the shed removes safety hazards inside the main warehouse.
General Plan conformance findings for City property leases
The Commission was asked to confirm that proposed leases of two City-owned parcels — 8470 Nuevo Avenue and 8572 Sierra Avenue — fit the General Plan, a required step before the leases move forward.
Water of Life Community Church Property Acquisition
Resolution 2026-084 would approve a purchase and sale agreement for the city to buy the Water of Life Community Church property.
Renter protections and eviction prevention
A resident described receiving an invalid 60-day eviction notice for a 'substantial remodel' with no permits on file, and said Fontana lacks eviction-prevention support for housed residents, with affordable housing satisfaction scoring below the national average in a recent survey.
Aldea Apartments expansion with $1.2M federal funding
Congressman Pete Aguilar presented a $1.2 million check for phase two of the Aldea Apartments acquisition and expansion, growing transitional housing toward roughly 80 units with family amenities like a tot lot.
59-unit condominium development on Foothill Boulevard
A 2.3-acre site at Foothill Boulevard and Almond Avenue could become a 59-unit attached condominium complex. It would add housing along a busy corridor, and neighbors may weigh in on traffic, parking, and design at the public hearing.
Sierra/Terra Vista Commercial Center
A proposed 69,617-square-foot shopping center anchored by a nearly 50,000-square-foot grocery store at the northwest corner of Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive, including beer and wine sales and a drive-through restaurant. It would also reconfigure parks and planning areas in the Arboretum Specific Plan.
Industrial commerce center appeal near Hilton Drive
Two new industrial commerce center buildings totaling about 72,000 square feet are proposed on nearly 4 acres. New construction in this corridor could bring jobs and investment but also construction activity and truck traffic nearby.
Development Agreements: Goodman, Acacia and North Palisades
Three ordinances on second reading would lock in development agreements for major projects — Goodman, Acacia and North Palisades — covering multiple parcels in the city. These agreements set the terms under which the developers can build.
Commercial center and grocery store at Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive
A 9.3-acre shopping center with a grocery store, shops, a pad building, and a drive-thru restaurant is proposed near Sierra and Terra Vista. The plan also reshapes parts of the Arboretum Specific Plan, which guides how that whole area grows.
Proposed 595-unit multifamily project at Citrus and Summit Avenues
The planning director was set to preview a 595-unit apartment project at the southwest corner of Citrus and Summit. It's an informational report, not a hearing yet.
Fontana Courtplace housing project amendment
A third amendment to the development agreement with Fontana Courtplace I Housing Partners was set for joint council/Housing Authority approval, advancing an affordable housing project.