Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fontana, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in zoning with high priority
Senior residential care facility on Maloof Avenue
A proposed 24-bedroom care facility for seniors needing help with daily activities drew heavy neighborhood opposition over parking, traffic, and street safety. It was approved unanimously because it's a permitted use in the zoning district with a CUP, and it met parking and traffic standards.
Zoning and Development Code amendments (MCA 26-0005)
The city is proposing a sweep of changes to its zoning code — how medical uses work in commercial zones, business park rules, screening for loading areas, and Route 66 Gateway design standards. These rules shape what future development looks like citywide.
Ventana Specific Plan Commercial Center
A new 98,783-square-foot shopping center near Duncan Canyon Road and John Previti Avenue will bring a grocery store, gas station, convenience store, and two drive-throughs to the second phase of the Ventana development. The Planning Commission recommended approval, but the City Council makes the final call.
Downtown Core Parking and Outdoor Dining Code Amendments
New rules would effectively lift parking requirements for much of the downtown core within a 400-foot radius of city parking facilities, revise the No Net Loss program, and clarify vehicle parking vs. storage. Council members questioned whether the radius is too small and whether parking at the new structure will stay free.
Emergency Shelter Overlay at 11109 Jasmine Street
The Council was scheduled to finish adopting an ordinance applying the emergency shelter overlay to the city-owned property at 11109 Jasmine Street, which is also the subject of a proposed sale to Water of Life Church. The rules set development standards and operating regulations for emergency shelters on that site.