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Development Process

INTRODUCTION

Development Schedule & Calendar
In order to develop a project in the City of Redlands the first step is to see a staff member to find out the basic regulations and how to move forward. At this point staff can give you the applicable ordinances and other information that you may require. The following steps are typical in the development process.

In order to develop a project in the City of Redlands the first step is to see a staff member to find out the basic regulations and how to move forward. At this point staff can give you the applicable ordinances and other information that you may require. The following steps are typical in the development process.on the first available agenda The applicant meets with representatives from all City Departments to obtain feedback on their proposal. The most common question is "What should be on the basic site plan?" The answer is quite simple: the more details you provide on the site plan will generate more precise comments from staff when they review your project. Staff will outline the development process and if applicable the requirements for a Socio Economic Cost Benefit Study. The Preliminary Review Committee is proposed of members from the following City Departments: Municipal Utilities, Public Works, Fire, and Development Services Departments.

1.  Preliminary Review Committee (PRC)

Preliminary Review Committee Schedule & Calendar
This step is required for most projects proceeding to the Planning Commission and/or City Council, however it is highly recommended that all applicants participate in the PRC process prior to a formal submission. The only application requirement is a basic site plan which is submitted to the Planning Division. There is no required application or fee to participate in this process. There is a deadline and a meeting every two weeks. Once submitted, staff will place the item e answer is quite simple: the more details you provide on the site plan will generate more precise comments from staff when they review your project. Staff will outline the development process and if applicable the requirements for a Socio Economic Cost Benefit Study. The Preliminary Review Committee is proposed of members from the following City Departments: Municipal Utilities, Public Works, Fire, and Development Services.

2.  Application
In order to start the process the applicant must submit a completed City Application for the appropriate type of project and pay all required application fees. See Fee Schedule.  All applications require thirty (30) sets of plans. Plans must be folded to a size no more than 81/2" x 14" and be stapled, collated, and bound by a rubber band. Site, Landscape, and Grading Plans shall not exceed an engineering scale of 1"=40' and floor plans or elevations no smaller then 1/4"= 1'. Each application package has slightly different requirements: please see the Legislative Application and Development Application forms for the requirements for your proposal. Prior to duplicating the thirty copies, staff suggests that you take the time to review the plans with staff to ensure that there are no corrections. Any staff member will be more than happy to assist you with this service. Once all the required elements of an application, including the data for a Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analysis, have been submitted the application can be deemed complete.
This will initiate a tentative meeting schedule which takes approximately ninety (90) days to obtain final approval. It is important to note that any delays or continuances at any meeting prior to final approval will cause a delay in the future meetings. The Community Development Department Development Calendar (.pdf)summarizes this schedule.

3.  Environmental Review Committee (ERC)
This is the first official step in the development process. This Committee is composed of the City Manager and Department Heads from the Public Works, Municipal Utilities, Fire, and Community Development Departments who implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Some projects are specifically "exempt" from environmental review. If you are unsure of your exemption status, please see staff and they will gladly assist you. The ERC will review the projects for environmental impacts to include such areas as seismicity, flooding, traffic, air quality, utilities, public services, and cultural resources. The committee will decide what environmental document is necessary and then make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and/or City Council. In most cases, this will require one of three types of environmental documents. The first environmental document is a " Negative Declaration." This is adopted when there are no significant impacts. The second type of document is a "Mitigated Negative Declaration." This is recommended when there are identifiable significant impacts which can be mitigated to a level of insignificance with the adoption of Mitigation Measures. The third type of document is an "Environmental Impact Report" and this is required when there are significant identifiable impacts which need further detailed environmental review.
The Environmental Review Committee also has a significant role in reviewing the Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analysis and making a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council. The decisions of the ERC concerning the Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analysis can be appealed by any party to the City Council if they feel the ERC did not complete an adequate review. In order to find out more details involving the Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analysis go to the "Introduction to Measure U."

4.  The Development Review Committee (DRC)
The Development Review Committee (DRC) is composed of representatives from the Community Development, Public Works, Municipal Utilities, and Fire Departments. The function of this group is to review the proposed conditions of approval and any other issues prior to the first Public Hearing. This provides the applicant and the City a forum to clarify and solve potential issues prior to the Public Hearing. This meeting is part of the process incorporated into the Development Calendar (.pdf).

5.  Planning Commission and/or City Council
The Planning Commission has meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (except for July, August, November, and December) and the City Council holds their meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month. It is generally not possible to be on successive meetings of the Planning Commission and City Council because often there are special noticing requirements that must be fulfilled.
For each item on an agenda for Planning Commission and City Council, the Planning staff will present a report. The Chairperson or Mayor will ask the applicant or any interested person if they have comments on the project. Applicants and supporters of the application will speak first, followed by persons speaking against the project. After testimony is completed, the applicant will be allowed rebuttal. It is helpful to fill out a " Speaker Sign-Up Form" so that staff knows there are people who wish to comment on the project. If the Planning Commission is the final approval body for an application any party may appeal the project to the City Council if they complete the appeal application requirements. The appeal period is ten (10) days from the Commission action. If the City Council is the Final Acting Body there is no appeal. The City Council is always the final approval body for projects that require Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analysis per Measure U. For more information on Measure U, please go to "An Introduction to "Measure U."

City Calendar

City Hall is closed every
other Friday.  Check the
calendar for closed Fridays.

2013 City Hall Calendar

City Hall Hours:
7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Upcoming

Today

  1. City Council Closed Session Meeting
    • Start time: 05:00pm
    • End date: Tuesday, June 18th
    • End time: 06:00pm

    • Agenda available to view at http://cityofredlands.org/councilvideo

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  2. City Council Meeting
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Tuesday, June 18th
    • End time: 08:00pm

    • Agenda available to view at http://cityofredlands.org/councilvideo

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  3. Wildland Conservancy Adult Program
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Tuesday, June 18th
    • End time: 07:00pm

    • Come hear the Wildland Conservancy of Oak Glen speak about their programs, facilities, and new book.

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Tomorrow

  1. Annual State of the Community Luncheon
    • Start time: 11:30am
    • End date: Wednesday, June 19th
    • End time: 01:00pm

    • The Redlands Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Annual State of the Community Luncheon. The Honorable Mayor Pete Aguilar will present the program that will encapsulate the past year and offer insight into the future of Redlands.

      There will be an opportunity for questions from the floor.

      The cost of the luncheon is $35.00 per person, reservations are required. 909-793-2446

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  2. Post 261 Explorer Meeting
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Wednesday, June 19th
    • End time: 08:30pm

    • Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.

      Fire Administrative Office
      35 Cajon Street #12
      Redlands, CA 92373

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Thursday, June 20th

  1. Market Night
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, June 20th
    • End time: 09:00pm

    • Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.

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Friday, June 21st

  1. City Hall Closed
    • Start time: 07:30am
    • End date: Friday, June 21st
    • End time: 05:30pm

    • Extended service hours are offered in order for the public to conduct City business before and after traditional business hours. City staff is available 9 hours a day to serve you. City Hall offices are closed every other Friday.

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Saturday, June 22nd

  1. Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market
    • Start time: 08:00am
    • End date: Saturday, June 22nd
    • End time: 11:00am

    • The City’s successful Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market brings fresh local produce to historic downtown Redlands every Saturday.

      The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers’ Market began June 6, 2009, bringing local growers to the City parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets near Ed Hales Park. The market operates from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends.

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  2. Household Hazardous Waste collection
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Saturday, June 22nd
    • End time: 12:30pm

    • During operating hours, residents can dispose of household materials including, outdated prescription medication (with the exception of controlled substances), outdated pet prescription medication, paint products, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, hobby/pool supplies, automotive oil, filters, brake fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, gasoline, and propane tanks.

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  3. Wine & Music - June is Jumpin' Event
    • Start time: 04:00pm
    • End date: Saturday, June 22nd
    • End time: 07:00pm

    • June is Jumpin' Event
      Paxton Cellars, State Street Winery, The Dregs, Hangar 24 and more! Come on downtown to Ed Hales Park for an afternoon of summertime wine tastings and great music. Tickets will be available for $20, which includes the wine tasting, wineglass, light refreshments and entertainment.

      For more information call 909-798-7629

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Monday, June 24th

  1. Environmental Review Committee

Tuesday, June 25th

  1. Planning Commission Meeting

Wednesday, June 26th

  1. Townhall Meeting
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Wednesday, June 26th
    • End time: 08:00pm

    • Redlands Police Chief Mark A. Garcia and Fire Chief Jeff L. Frazier will hold a joint town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the Redlands City Council Chambers. The meeting will be televised live to cable television customers on Redlands TV.

      Frazier and Garcia will answer questions regarding public safety issues.

      In addition to answering questions from the audience, the Police and Fire Chiefs will also take questions by email and live via the Redlands Police Department’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/RedlandsPoliceDepartment and the Redlands Fire Department’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/RedlandsFireDepartment. Questions will be answered live online as time permits.

      The Town Hall meeting is part of the City of Redlands’ efforts to promote citizen involvement, in keeping with the City’s commitment to transparency in every aspect of City government. By televising the meeting and taking questions via email and Facebook the departments hope to accommodate residents and address concerns of those who have other commitments or obligations but wish to have specific questions answered.

      The town hall will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the City Council Chambers at 35 Cajon St. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Spanish translation will be available both at the meeting and online.

      Questions may be emailed in advance or during the meeting to Lt. Travis Martinez at tmartinez@redlandspolice.org, to Chief Frazier at jfrazier@confire.org or through either department’s Facebook page.

      Redlands Police and Fire Department press releases and other information are available on the department Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/redlandspolice or www.facebook.com/redlandsfiredepartment and on the City website at www.CityofRedlands.org

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  2. Post 261 Explorer Meeting
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Wednesday, June 26th
    • End time: 08:30pm

    • Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.

      Fire Administrative Office
      35 Cajon Street #12
      Redlands, CA 92373

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