The City of Rancho Cucamonga's Community Development sector is comprised of three main departments; Engineering, Building & Safety, and Planning. The Construction and Development page will guide you through the project approval process, building permit process, and the public improvement process.
For emergencies, such as downed power lines, call 9-1-1. To report downed trees or other large debris in the roadway, please call the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department’s non-emergency line at (909) 941-1488. Due to the elevated fire risk, Southern California Edison has notified customers of possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs, for more information about PSPS, visit https://www.sce.com/psps.
How To Videos
Having trouble using the Online Permit Center? Here are some helpful videos you can view to help navigate your way through the system. Click on any of the five videos provided below to help guide you in your task.
Planning Resources
Checklists, Forms, & Handouts
Application checklists, Paper Applications, and Informational Handouts on common projects
Uniform Sign Programs
Uniform Sign Program Map and approved Sign Programs
Long Range Planning Documents
General Plan and Special Planning Area documents
Project Approval Process
Building & Safety Resources
All resources associated with the Building and Safety Services Department are located here. You will find documents pertaining to City standards, handouts for specific projects, subcontractors lists, and more in the categories provided below.
Building Applications and Requirements
This folder provides printable forms for requests, applications, and any requirements needed for projects.
Building Guidelines and Standards
This folder contains important documents that can be viewed when needing assistance in constructing your project.
Fire District Standards Associated with Construction
This folder houses Fire Construction Service documents that clarify certain requirements needed to comply with Building Codes.
Building Permit Process
Construction and Demolition Diversion Program
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is required by state law to reduce the amount of material that is hauled to landfills. To reach this goal, the City created the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program to divert materials generated from construction or demolition projects from landfill disposal to recycle or reuse.
Engineering Resources
Grading
Grading, WQMP and Dust Control Documents
Land Development
Applications, Standard Drawings, Polices, Centerline Ties and Additional Resources
Traffic
Design Standards, Maps and Additional Resources
NPDES
Local Implementation Plan and NPDES MS4 Permit
Permit - Inspection
Permit Guidelines, Insurance Requirements and Submittals
Permit Parking Districts
Program Details, Petition Form and Application