βThe following information is being obtained by the BIA Government Affairs team in real time and is subject to changes. We ask that you trust but verify as this information with each jurisdiction and check back periodically for updates,β - Carlos Rodriguez, CEO, BIABV
(Last Update 4/17/20)
County of San Bernardino
Land Use Services counter is closed to public, new applications submittals by appointment only or electronically http://cms.sbcounty.gov/lus/Home.aspx
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
Inspectors will stay 6 feet away from individuals during onsite inspections
Jack Leonard β Land Use Services Building Official Jack.leonard@lus.sbcounty.gov
Chad Nottingham β Land Use Services Coordinator Chad.nottingham@lus.sbcounty.gov (909) 387-4111
County Assessorβs Office is closed to public but fully operational and will be providing services exclusively via mail, email or phone. Electronic recording available to title companies: http://www.sbcounty.gov/ARC/Main/
County Chairman Memo on Working and Businesses during COVID-19
City of Ontario
City Hall is closed to public, new applications submittals by appointment only: www.ci.adelanto.ca.us/
Adelanto's Building and Safety Division continues to operate as close to normal as possible.
Staff continues to issue permits, process plan reviews and is meeting with applicants by appointment only.
Building inspections continue as normal Monday through Thursday.
The building inspector is also making overtime inspections on Fridays as requested by the development community.
Staff is also adjusting their voice mail message to inform the public on any alternate schedules.
Contact the Planning Department at 442-249-1189, and the Building and Safety Department at 442-249-1181.
Jessie Flores β City Manager jflores@ci.adelanto.ca.us (760) 246-2300
Virginia Cervantes β Executive Assistant vcervantes@ci.adelanto.ca.us (442) 249-1124
City of Chino
City Hall is closed to public, new applications submittals by appointment only: www.cityofchino.org/
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
Nicholas S. Liguori, Director of Development Services 909-334-3331
Sylvia Ramos, Management Analyst (909) 334-3418
Email developmentservices@cityofchino.org for further assistance
City of Chino Hills
City Hall is open to public but no extended stays or lingering: www.chinohills.org/
No inspections of currently occupied homes
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
Joann Lombardo, Director of Community Development (909) 364-2740 jlombardo@chinohills.org
City of Claremont
City Hall is not open to the public but all tasks and correspondence is being done electronically, telephonically, and through the mail system: www.ci.claremont.ca.us
City staff is fully operational and accessible to review plans, process permits, and perform inspections in the field.
Contact Brad Johnson, Community Development Director, (909) 399-5342 or bjohnson@ci.claremont.ca.us for further assistance
City of Fontana
City Hall is closed to public, new applications submittals by appointment only or electronically: www.fontana.org/coronavirus
Building inspections will continue as normal and are available for scheduling
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
City of Hesperia
City Hall is closed to public, new applications submittals by appointment only at www.cityofhesperia.us/
Contact Mike Hearn-Building Official, CBO mhearn@cityofhesperia.us 760-947-1223
Michael Thornton β City Engineer mthornton@cityofhesperia.us (760) 947-1451
City of Highland
City Hall is closed to public, new applications submittals by appointment only: www.ci.highland.ca.us/
Contact Lawrence A. Mainez- Community Development Director (909) 864-8732, Ext. 215 lmainez@cityofhighland.org
Gary Gates β Building Official ggates@cityofhighland.org (909) 864-8732 Ext 202
City of Montclair
City Hall is closed to public beginning 3-18-20, new applications submittals by appointment only: www.cityofmontclair.org/#home
Inspections calendar will continue as previously scheduled
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
Michael Diaz, Community Development Director mdiaz@cityofmontclair.org (909) 625-9432
Laura Embree, Community Development Dept. lembree@cityofmontclair.org (909) 625-9477
City of Ontario
City Hall is open to public by appointment but no extended stays or lingering: www.ontarioca.gov/
New applications submittals by appointment only, none essential in person meetings canceled
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
Contact Scott Murphy, Executive Director Development (909) 395-2419 smurphy@ontarioca.gov
Ontario Fire Inspections: Field Inspections (Virtual) can be scheduled by contacting Brian Azarovitz (909-395-2566)
City of Pomona
City Hall is closed to public, new applications submittals by appointment only or electronically: hwww.ci.pomona.ca.us/
Building inspections will continue as normal and are available for scheduling
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
Anita D. Gutierrez- Development Services Director (909) 620-2421 Anita_Gutierrez@ci.pomona.ca.us
Alex Jimenez β Assistant Planner(909) 620-2441Alex_jimenez@ci.pomona.ca.us
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Hall is closed to public new application submittals electronically on-line only: www.cityofrc.us/
City staff and permitting available by appointment only and all requests can be made by phone, teleconference or Skype
Virtual Inspections are available upon request, traditional inspection will continue
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
Jason Welday- Director of Engineering Jason.welday@cityofrc.us (909) 774-4011
Jennifer Nakamura- Associate Planner Jennifer.nakamura@cityofrc.us (909) 477-2750 ext. 4324
Michael Frasure -Building and Safety Services Manager Michael.frasure@cityofrc.us (909) 774-4217
City of Redlands
Staff at city hall can accept permit applications and plans for plan checks. www.cityofredlands.org/
Drop box is being provided for payment of permits is by either cash or check and has to be left in a drop box outside of city hall -- there are signs directing people to the drop box.
Building inspectors are conducting inspections following social distancing procedures
Contact Brian Desatnik, Director of Development Services at (909) 798-7593 or bdesatnik@cityofredlands.org for further assistance
City of San Bernardino
New Submittals: Beginning Monday, April 13, 2020, the Department will be accepting new applications for processing. Once received, staff will contact applicants by phone or through e-mail. www.sbcity.org
Building Division: Submittals for Building Permits & Plan Checks may be done by downloading the Building Application here and, when completed, may be submitted directly to CityofSBBuilding@sbcity.org and must include the Title page of construction plans that provide pertinent information for calculating fees (i.e., scope of work, valuation, and project details).
Additional submittal instructions may be given after initial review of the Building Application.
Building & Safety Inspections are being offered on a very limited availability for time sensitive projects Monday - Thursday. There will be NO inspection services on Fridays.
Necessary inspections may continue to be scheduled by calling (909) 384-7272.
Planning Division: Submittals for Ministerial Applications (ZVR, Planning Letters), Preliminary Entitlement Review Applications (Pre-Application) or Pre-Applications may be downloaded from the Planning Applications web-page and, when completed, may be submitted directly to CityofSBPlanning@sbcity.org
Land Development Division: Submittals for Applications may be may be done by downloading the Building Application off the website. and filling out the applicable section, and when completed, may be submitted directly to CityofSBBuilding@sbcity.org with the required documentation for review:
Onsite and offsite plans must provide an engineerβs cost estimate using the Cityβs engineer estimate form available on the City Website.
Landscape Plan must provide a cost estimate prepared by the Landscape Architect
Submittals for all divisions will be accepted through mail at the address below:
City of San Bernardino- Community and Economic Development Department
290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Upon receipt of the application, staff will send a confirmation e-mail that the application has been received and is being processed.
Applications will be evaluated in the order they are received. Once processed, staff will e-mail an invoice and instructions for payment.
Payment must be rendered prior to permits being issued or applications being processed.
Payments can be made via Credit Card, Payment Link, Check or Wire Transfer (for amounts over $5,000 only). Checks should be mailed to the address provided above (note that all checks must be accompanied by the invoice and include the permit/activity number on the check memo line).
Once payment is received and the permit or application is processed, staff will email an electronic permit to commence work or provide instructions on how to submit construction drawings for review.
For larger development projects, plans will be delivered to your job site by a Building Inspector. Inspections can be scheduled via the Cityβs Call Center. The number for the Call Center is located on the job card.
Permit & Plan Check Updates: You may check your permit status online via the Acella Permit Portal under the βok approvalsβ screen.
San Bernardino County Fire: must submit plans electronically via their online portal: www.sbcfire.org/ofm/Safety/ConstructionPlanning.aspx
City of Upland
One day inspection still occurring: www.ci.upland.ca.us
Staff available by phone or email
Outside bin has been provided to drop off and receive documents
Only one technician available to process documents
Electronic signature is acceptable
Credit card, check, money order acceptable for fee payments
Contact Robert Dalquest, Community Services Director, at (909) 931-4148 or rdalquest@ci.upland.ca.us for further assistance
City of Victorville
City Hall is closed to public, submittals by appointment only or electronically: https://www.victorvilleca.gov/
Online payment and drop box payments option available
Virtual Inspections are available thru online portal
Community Development Department fully staffed: Inspections, Plan Check, Permits, Entitlement process all business as usual
Sophie Smith β Deputy City Manager ssmith@victorvilleca.gov (760) 559-3065
Scott Webb- City Planner swebb@victorvilleca.gov 760-955-5135
City of Yucaipa
City Hall is closed to public. Contact department for appointment: http://yucaipa.org/
Contact Fermin Preciado - Director of Development Services/City Engineer (909) 797-2489 ext. 240 fpreciado@yucaipa.org
Water Districts
Cucamonga Valley Water District
District staff are working remotely. All projects are still being processed during the COVID-19 response: www.cvwdwater.com
There are new protocols for submittals and communication as described in the linked document Development Division Protocols Response to COVID-19. (review by clicking to http://www.cvwdwater.com/174/Land-Development)
You may also call the front desk at 909-987-2591 to be redirected to an available staff member for questions.
Eduardo Espinoza - Chief Financial Officer eduardoe@cvwdwater.com
East Valley Water District
District Headquarters will be closed to the public until further notice: www.eastvalley.org
District services and facilities will remain operational.
Contact Jeff Noelte - Director of Engineering & Operations at engineering@eastvalley.org or call (909) 888-8986
Fontana Water Company
District office closed to public until further notice: www.fontanawater.com
Josh Swift - General Manager jmswift@fontanawater.com Phone: 909.822.2201
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Water Connection Fees - mail checks along with agency paperwork, receipt from agency for payment, site plans to P.O. Box 9020, Chino Hills, CA 91709. www.ieua.org
Supporting documentation along with copy of check can be emailed to watermeterfee@ieua.org. for questions contact (909) 313-9604.
Once districts receives and process payment and supporting documentation, district will email receipt.
Contact Christina Valencia - Executive Manager of Finance and Admin/AGM cvalencia@ieua.org or call (909) 993-1600 for further assistance.
Mojave Water District
MWA offices are closed to the public: www.mojavewater.org
Employees are working and available by phone
Call direct line (760) 946-7000 for assistance.
Kathy Cortner Interim General Manager/ CFO kcortner@mojavewater.org (760) 946-7004
Monte Vista Water District
Staff may require greater flexibility in scheduling appointments or requesting electronic documentation for provision of development services (e.g., plan checks, backflow tests, construction meter check-outs, etc.).
Staff may on a case-by-case basis require a developer to complete work connecting to district system rather than having it done internally.
District is implementing a Temporary Telecommuting Policy to allow staff who are able to work from home to do so.
Staff is implementing staggered shifts for field staff to maximize physical separation while maintaining essential service levels.
Contact Justin Scott-Coe, General Manager, (909) 624-0035 for further assistance
Ontario Municipal Utilities Company
Department is operating per City of Ontario policy
Scott Burton sburton@ontarioca.gov (909) 395-2050
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Valley District employees will work remotely through at least April 3, 2020: www.sbvmwd.com
All employees are available via email, phone, and can continue to be reached during regular business hours at their regular phone numbers.
For more information or assistance, visit www.sbvmwd.com, call 909-387-9200 or email kristeenf@sbvmwd.com.
Heather Dyer- General Manager - heatherd@sbvmwd.com or (909) 387-9200
West Valley Water District
Offices closed to public until further notice: www.wvwd.org
Contact Linda Jadeski - Engineering Services Manager at engineering@wvwd.org
(909) 875-1322 to make payment arrangements and appointment
School Districts (payment of fees)
Adelanto Elementary School District
AESD Operating a limited staff to process all necessary developer fees
Please contact school staff by phone or email a day prior to stopping by to make payments to ensure available to meet.
Chief Business Official (Ajay Mohindra) ajay_mohindra@aesd.net (760) 246-8691 ext. 10235
Fiscal Director (Bryan Verley) bryan_verley@aesd.net (909) 246-8691
Apple Valley Unified School District
Trenae Nelson - Superintendent, trenae_nelson@avusd.org, (760) 247-8001
Central School District
Donna L. Libutti - Superintendent, dlibutti@csd.k12.ca.us, (909) 989-8541
Chaffey Joint Union High School District
CJUHSD will be operating a limited staff to process all necessary developer fees on Wednesdays only until further notice.
Please contact Georgann Harmon, Operations and Planning at (909) 988-8511 ext. 2511 or email at Georgann.Harmon@cjuhsd.net for appointment.
Mike Harrison β Facilities Director - mike_harrison@cjuhsd.net
Chino Valley Unified School District
Chino Valley Unified School District is closed to the public until further notice: www.chino.k12.ca.us
District still processing and accepting developer fee payments via appointment.
Please complete the CVUSD Draft Certificate of Compliance in advance of your scheduled appointment time.
Martin Silveria β Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Construction martin_silveria@chino.k12.ca.us
Please call (909) 628-1202 ext. 1200 for appointment.
Colton Joint Union High School
District Facilities department staff is still available to collect school impact fees from 8am β 2pm Monday-Friday
All fees shall be paid in the form of a money order or cashierβs check.
Contact Owen Chang, Director of Facilities Planning & Construction at owen_chang@cjusd.net to set up appointment to schedule an appointment in advance to make necessary arrangements to collect fees and issue COC.
Cucamonga School District
District currently closed to public and operating with minimal essential staff at this time.
Staff is available on an on-call basis, please call for appointment.
Contact Barbara Nuevo, Business Services Administrative Assistant at binuevo@cuca.k12.ca.us or (909) 987-8942 to arrange payment of fees
Etiwanda Unified School District
Etiwanda USD is currently exploring an online system to collect the information for the COC and have a PayPal payment process for fees if the builder is willing to pay the service fee for this convenience.
Contact Doug Claflin, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services (doug_claflin@etiwanda.org) and/or Pam Polchow (pam_polchow@etiwanda.org) @ 909-803-3124 to schedule a meeting at the district office to receive payment and provide Certificate of Compliance (COC).
Fontana Unified School District
Facilities office is open to receive developer fees.
Contact Ryan DiGiulio, Associate Superintendent, Business Services FUSD, by email Ryan.DiGiulio@fusd.net or (909) 357-5000, ext. 29116 for an appointment.
Hesperia Unified School District
To pay developer fees during the COVID-19 closure, email to: dev.fees@hesperiausd.org to schedule an appointment.: www.hesperiausd.org
Virginia Gutierrez- Director - Purchasing, Facilities, and Warehouse, Virginia.Gutierrez@hesperiausd.org (760) 244-4411 Ext. 7304
Mountain View School District
District requests, a copy of the check, supporting city documents and school form be sent via email in advance of the appointment. Once the documents are received the district will prepare the Certificate of Compliance and have the builder come in to wet sign and drop off the check: www.mvsdk8.org
District Facilities Department now has limited hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am-2pm.
Developer/builder may pay fees at MVSD by contacting district staffer Rachel Neely, at MVSD Facilities via phone (909) 947-2205 or email Rachel_Neely@mvsdk8.org, cc: schoolfees@mvsdk8.org to schedule an appointment.
Ontario Montclair School District
Developer Fee payments will be accepted by appointment only. Exact cash or check for the current fee assessed: www.omsd.net, (909) 459-2500
Checks are payable to Ontario Montclair School District. No Debit or Credit card payments. NOTE: Fee estimates are subject to change pending final project approval
Certificate of Compliance will require the following: Applicable city Building Department square footage assessment, City of Ontario, Montclair, or Upland.
Contact Mirna Lodge, OMSD Facilities Planning Technician by email: mirna.lodge@OMSD.net or call 909-418-6483 for appointment.
Pomona Unified School District
Richard Martinez -Superintendent , richard.martinez@pusd.org , (909) 397-4800
Redlands Unified School District
Redlands Unified School District Business Service Office is closed to the public, but office hours are Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm for those who need to make payment for developer fees.
Builders can schedule a special meeting by emailing Ken Morse, Operations & Facilities Planning Coordinator at ken_morse@redlands.k12.ca.us or calling (909) 307-5300 ext. 6730 to set a time and date.
Only check payments at this time.
San Bernardino City Unified School District
Facilities department is working remotely during this time. www.sbcusdfacilities.com
To pay developer fees, call or email Laura Breuer at 909-381-1236 or laura.breuer@sbcusd.k12.ca.us.
For further information go to www.sbcusdfacilities.com
Snowline Unified School District
Staff can be reached during normal business hours via email of phone
Please contact Andrea Bilodeau regarding Developer Fee Payments at andrea_bilodeau@snowlineschools.com or (760) 868-5817 ext 10231
Mail documents can be sent to P.O. Box 296000, Phelan, CA 92329 attn: Andrea Bilodeau
Upland Unified School District
District offices closed to public until further order : www.upland.k12.ca.us
Contact Arik Avanesyans- Assistant Superintendent of Business Services , arik_avanesyans@upland.k12.ca.us or call (909) 985-1864 ext. 223 to make appointment or payment arrangements
Victor Elementary School District
District staff asks that all necessary documentation be sent by email to district prior to appointment: www.vesd.net
Staff asks that all social distancing be followed during the appointment.
Developer needing to pay fees can call Kristy Rodriguez, Facilities Supervisor at 760-245-1691 x.12551 or email krodriguez@vesd.net Monday- Friday to set an appointment to pay.
Victor Valley High School District
Staff can be reached during normal business hours via email of phone:
Documents can be handled electronically by email.
Photocopy of fees check can be sent by email. Physical check will be exchanged at the door.
Contact Loke Hume at lhume@vvuhsd.org or (760) 955-3201 ext. 10211 for further assistance
Please Check Other BIASC Chapter Websites for Additional County Information:
BIA Orange County: https://www.biaoc.com/official-oc-jurisdiction-covid19
BIA Riverside: https://www.riversidebia.org/
BIA Los Angeles/Venture: https://bialav.org/covid-19/
BIA Southern California: https://biasc.org/covid-19/ ο»Ώ
