Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fontana, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in zoning
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.
Fontana Gateway Specific Plan zero-foot setback amendment
A change to the industrial specific plan would allow buildings at the side and rear property lines instead of six feet back. It aligns with how the area is already built out and makes future additions and redevelopment easier for local businesses.
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.
Ventata at Duncan Canyon gas station and drive-thru amendment
Ordinance 1996 adds gas station and drive-through uses to Planning Area 4 of the Ventana at Duncan Canyon Specific Plan. A resident raised concerns about developer James Provetti's campaign contributions to several council members and asked the item be pulled from consent; it was adopted anyway, with Council Member Sandoval declining to support it.
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.
Planning Commission vacancy appointment
The council was scheduled to appoint a member to fill a Planning Commission vacancy with a term ending December 9, 2026.
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.