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What the City Council and Planning Commission are deciding that touches homes and land: new tracts, zoning, fees and special taxes, roads. Straight from the city's official agendas.

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Tue, Oct 20 Planning Commission, 6:00 PM

  • PH-A Master Case No. (MCN) 25-0035: Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 25-0001 and Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0017 - A request for an amendment to the Fontana Gateway Specific Plan to modify the interior side and rear building setback requirement from six feet to zero feet, and a request for site and architectural review of a 5,075 square foot prefabricated storage building on approximately 0.95 acres located at 10880 Mulberry Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0238-091-58, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15303 and 15305. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information contained in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-____, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to: 1. Determine that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15305 (Class 5, Minor Alterations to Land Use), and Section 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEWA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 25-0001; and 3. Adopt a resolution approving Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0017. APPLICANT: MTZ Construction Management 16390 Rockey Glen Rd. Lake Mathews, CA 92570 LOCATION: The project site is located at 10880 Mulberry Avenue (APN: 0238-091-58) PROJECT PLANNER: Cecily Session-Goins, Senior Planner Public Hearing
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Recently on the agenda

Tue, Oct 13 City Council Meeting

  • B Adoption of Ordinance No. 1997 (Second Reading), Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 1986 Levying a Special Tax within City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge). Consent CalendarWhat it means for owners →
  • B Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No.113 (The Gardens Phase Two). Approved
  • C Master Case No. 25-0064: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions - A request to approve an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with MV RE Holdings LLC pursuant to California Government Code § 65915 and Fontana Municipal Code Divisions 4 and 25, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15332. Consent CalendarWhat it means for owners →
  • D Master Case Number 25-0051: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions - A request to approve an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with MV HBC, LLC pursuant to California Government Code § 65915 and Fontana Municipal Code Divisions 4 and 25, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. Consent CalendarWhat it means for owners →
  • E Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Drainage Acceptance and Maintenance Covenant and Agreement with Jack M. Chen et al. and BCT Development, for the Development of a 595 Multi-Family Unit Project on the Southwest Corner of Citrus Avenue and Summit Avenue, Parcel Map No. 20910, Master Case No. 24-0059, and Design Review No. 24-0030 Consent Calendar
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Tue, Oct 6 Planning Commission

  • CC-A A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Fontana determining that the proposed lease of certain City-owned Real Property Located at 8470 Nuevo Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0191-162-35, is in conformance with the City of Fontana 2015-2035 General plan; pursuant to a CEQA exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission of the City of Fontana adopt Resolution PC No. 2026-033 Determining that the lease of certain City-owned Real Property Located at 8470 Nuevo Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0191-162-35, is in Conformance with the City of Fontana 2015-2035 General Plan, and make CEQA findings pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Directing Staff to File a Notice of Exemption. APPLICANT: City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 LOCATION: 8470 Nuevo Avenue, Fontana, California, 92335 Assessor Parcel Number 0191-162-35. PROJECT PLANNER: Patty Nevins, Director of Planning Consent Calendar
  • CC-B A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Fontana determining that the proposed lease of certain City-owned Real Property Located at 8572 Sierra Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0191-274-33, is in conformance with the City of Fontana 2015-2035 General plan; pursuant to a CEQA exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission of the City of Fontana adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-034 Determining that the lease of certain City-owned Real Property Located at 8572 Sierra Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0191-274-33, is in Conformance with the City of Fontana 2015-2035 General Plan, and make CEQA findings pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Directing Staff to File a Notice of Exemption. APPLICANT: City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 LOCATION: 8572 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California, 92335 Assessor Parcel Number 0191-274-33. PROJECT PLANNER: Patty Nevins, Director of Planning Consent Calendar
  • PH-A Master Case No. 26-0046 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 26-0005: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 to modify multiple sections of the Zoning and Development Code to revise the Auto Center Overlay boundary map to reflect previously approved changes, provide additional time for certain entitlements and administrative approval processes, address frontage coverage requirements for nonconforming sites in the Form-Based Code zoning districts, address driveway paving and access requirements for garages and parking facilities, and modify parties authorized to approve home-based businesses. RECOMMENDATION: Based on information on the staff report staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-___; and, 1. Determine that the Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(B)(3) (the common-sense exemption), and 15378 and Sections No. 3.01, 3.22, and 10.59 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment where it can be with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and, 2. Approve a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 26-0005 to amend Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code. APPLICANT: City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT PLANNER: Cecily Session-Goins, Senior Planner Approved
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Explained for owners

From the city's official agendas, checked October 19. Only items that touch homes, land or neighborhoods are listed; the agenda is the record.

Your next 30 days in Fontana

The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Sun, Nov 1.

  1. Planning Commission meets

    The Planning Commission meets on this date; the agenda lists what is up for a vote.

    Source: City meeting agenda →Add to calendar

  2. 1st installment of secured property tax is due

    The first installment of your secured property tax bill is due on this date and is late after December 10.

    Source: San Bernardino County Tax Collector, Important Dates →Add to calendar

Dates from the county and city; check the source before you rely on one.

The desk note

A closer look at the stories shaping Fontana neighborhoods this week.

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Weekly desk note
Oct 19, 2026

Highest-priced home listed in Fontana this week: $1,250,000 on 15175 Willow Wood

The highest-priced home listed in Fontana this week is 15175 Willow Wood at $1,250,000. This week in Fontana: 25 new listings, 32 price cuts, 30 closed sales and 37 homes going under contract. Data as of October 19, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Oct 12, 2026

11 Fontana homes back on the market after being under contract

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Weekly brief
Oct 5, 2026

Lowest-priced home listed in Fontana this week: $450,000 on 16408 Valencia

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As of October 19. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative Fontana imagery, not the addresses listed.

Latest briefs

Quick reads on Fontana real estate, lifestyle and the community.

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Weekly brief
Sep 28, 2026

Fontana weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026

Fontana saw 25 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week — about the same as last week, as of October 4, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Sep 22, 2026

Fontana weekly desk note — week of September 21, 2026

Fontana saw 25 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week — about the same as last week, as of September 27, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Sep 17, 2026

Fontana weekly desk note — week of September 14, 2026

Fontana saw 25 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week — up from 66 last week, as of September 20, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Sep 7, 2026

Fontana weekly desk note — week of September 7, 2026

Fontana saw 16 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week, as of September 11, 2026.

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Market report
September 2026

Fontana's median sale price in September: $612,500, $42,500 below a year ago

The median Fontana home sold for $612,500 in September, against $655,000 in September 2025. In September 2026, 80 homes sold in Fontana at a median $612,500 ($347 a square foot), after a median 25 days on the market. In August it was 99 sales at a median $670,000.

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Inland Empire Community News
Sep 8

Fontana Will Build 106 More Affordable Housing Units by 2027

Fontana Courtplace, a new, two-phased affordable housing community, is underway in the City of Fontana...

Headlines are the outlets' own, shown with the source named and the story left where it was published. Card photography is illustrative Fontana imagery, not a photograph from the story.

Where prices moved

Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Fontana is moving, not what your house is worth.

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92335$580,000Median sale price$421Median $/sq ft$555,000Median a year ago242Closed salesUp vs last year
92336$700,000Median sale price$341Median $/sq ft$705,000Median a year ago747Closed salesFlat vs last year
92337$600,000Median sale price$385Median $/sq ft$610,000Median a year ago165Closed salesFlat vs last year

Oct 2025–Oct 2026 against Oct 2024–Oct 2025, as of October 19, 2026.

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