Elephant Hill Project

The Elephant Hill Project is a proposed urban infill residential development in Pomona, California, managed by the City of Pomona. The project encompasses 120.61 total acres, divided into a 51.81-acre development area and a 68.80-acre open space and mitigation area. The development phase includes the construction of 228 residential dwelling units, consisting of 68 single-family and 160 multifamily homes, along with a private recreational center, utility infrastructure, parking, and circulation systems. A significant portion of the site is dedicated to environmental preservation, including 19.79 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat mitigation. Access to the site will be provided via connections to Sorrento Drive and West Mission Boulevard, which will include the installation of a new traffic signal. The project is subject to extensive environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, with a Draft Environmental Impact Report and various technical studies addressing air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, transportation, and biological resources. Key infrastructure and safety requirements include the stabilization of a rockfall hazard slope behind the Sorrento Ridge neighborhood and the implementation of a Low Impact Development plan for stormwater quality. Technical evaluations have confirmed that existing sewer systems have sufficient capacity and that no recognized environmental conditions exist that would preclude residential development. The project is designed to be consistent with Senate Bill 330 and the City of Pomona General Plan Land Use and Housing Element.