Housing production lag
Summary
Knaus flagged that San Bernardino issued only 166 housing permits in 2024 versus 1,347 in Ontario and 905 in Rancho Cucamonga, calling it a sign of internal operational problems the city must fix.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
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Last discussed Apr 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents gain if the city fixes its permitting pipeline to capture more housing growth.
Neighbors worried about parking, infrastructure strain and neighborhood character.
Mentions & discussions (3)
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - Apr 1, 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Knaus flagged that San Bernardino entitled only 166 housing permits in 2024 while Ontario hit 1,347 — she says slow internal processes are choking development and city revenue.
REUNION DEL ALCALDE Y AYUTAMIENTO - Apr 1, 2026
Knaus flagged that San Bernardino issued only 166 housing permits in 2024 versus 1,347 in Ontario and 905 in Rancho Cucamonga, calling it a sign of internal operational problems the city must fix.
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - Jan 21, 2026
State law forced the city to loosen its accessory dwelling unit rules or lose the ability to regulate them at all. Council members worried about parking, enforcement and neighborhood saturation but passed the first reading anyway.
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