Topaz Residential Project

The Topaz Residential Project, identified by solicitation number 2025050601, involves the development of a 2.51-acre property located northwest of Topaz Avenue and Courtney Street in Hesperia, San Bernardino County. The project scope includes the construction of seven single-family residential lots, a 0.42-acre-foot retention basin, and a new cul-de-sac. Associated infrastructure improvements consist of sewer, domestic water, storm drains, street lighting, sidewalks, curbs, and asphalt patching. The project is managed by the City of Hesperia and is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, with a Negative Declaration confirming that the project will not have a significant environmental effect. A critical component of the project is the Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2024-071-06 issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to San Luis Concrete Corp. This permit authorizes the incidental take of 31 western Joshua trees, which are protected under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act and the California Endangered Species Act. The project received approval from the City of Hesperia on July 2, 2025, and subsequent approval from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on December 17, 2025. Administrative oversight is provided by Edgar Gonzalez for the City of Hesperia and Rose Banks for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.