Master Case No. 25-0056; Design Review No. 25-0025

The City of Fontana is managing the review and approval process for a mixed-use development project at 16029 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335, which includes retail space and 30 transitional housing units along with associated site improvements. The project is being evaluated under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a categorical exemption under Section 15332, Class 32, for infill development, requiring confirmation that the site is previously developed, located within city limits, zoned appropriately for the project, free of significant environmental impacts beyond the parcel boundaries, and not situated on prime agricultural land. The applicant, Water of Life Community Church, is responsible for submitting required documentation including a Certificate of Determination and Notice of Exemption, along with payment of administrative fees totaling $3,018.75, which includes a $50 county documentary handling fee. The City of Fontana, acting as the lead agency, oversees compliance with local zoning regulations, specifically the Walkable Mixed Use (WMXU-1) designation and Transitional District rules, and conducts all regulatory reviews. Payment can be made via cash, check, or credit, with remittance directed to the State Clearinghouse or California Department of Fish and Wildlife as applicable. No federal procurement elements such as contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing structures, or FAR-mandated certifications are applicable; the process is strictly a local land use and environmental review governed by state law. Key contacts include Cecily Session-Goins, Associate Planner, and Mark Nuami, Senior Director of Development and Strategic Ministry Projects, who serve as the primary points of coordination for the project.