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Montclair prides itself on being "development friendly." This is evidenced by the variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects currently underway in the City, some of which are illustrated below. MISSION BOULEVARD AND RAMONA AVENUE              BUSINESS PARK PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH 2021010005) The Project would involve the...

The North Montclair Downtown Specific Plan is a major land-use plan prepared by planning consultants and architects (Moule & Polyzoides Architects and Urbanists) in concert with City staff to provide master planning services across approximately 150 acres in North Montclair. The adopted land use plan creates the framework for new development opportunities for a mixed-use,...

General Plan The City of Montclair General Plan is intended to provide direction for future development of the City and its sphere of influence. It represents a formal expression of community goals and desires, provides guidelines for decision-making about the City's development, and fulfills the requirements of California Government Code Section 65302 requiring local preparation...

Municipal Code The Montclair Municipal Code can be viewed online.  Municode allows users to search the Code, view recently adopted Ordinances, compare older versions of the codes, and see the history of updates.  To see copies of adopted ordinances that are not contained in Municode, please make a public records request. Zoning Ordinance The Zoning Code...

Project applicants often want to know how the development process works.  While City staff relies largely on its own Municipal Code and the California Building Code to review projects for compliance, there are other external guidelines that the City is responsible for reviewing and implementing, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and surface...

  The estimated population for the City of Montclair as of July 1, 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, was 40,083 residents. The total land area within the City's corporate boundary is 5.54 square miles, with an additional .92 square miles in the City's Sphere of Influence, which extends west to the Los Angeles...

On July 1, 2001, the Montclair Fire Department implemented a new, integrated, fire-based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system that added paramedics to the emergency medical services provided by the Fire Department.  Prior to July 1, 2001, the Montclair Fire Department ran two basic life support engines and one basic life support squad.  A private ambulance...

Listed below is the current fee schedule for the Montclair Fire Department. Emergency Medical Services Fees Nonresident Basic Life Support (BLS) Services $299 per call Nonresident Advanced Life Support (ALS) Services $387 per call Resident Basic Life Support (BLS) Services $0 per call Resident Advanced Life Support (ALS) Services $100 per call EMS and Paramedic Subscription Program Fees Montclair Resident $24 per year Montclair Business...

Acting Fire Chief Ryon Dierck Ryon Dierck’s career in the fire service began in 2008 when he was hired as a full-time firefighter by Kern County Fire Department.  He spent 13 years protecting the citizens of Kern County while holding the ranks of Firefighter, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain.  He was hired by the Montclair...

For a list of positions currently open with the Montclair Fire Department please visit the City of Montclair's jobs page. A career in the fire service is both challenging and rewarding.  Fire suppression is only one of a variety of duties performed by Firefighters.  In fact, approximately 85 percent of all fire department responses are...

The City of Montclair maintains its’ own fire protection services operating out of two fire stations. Station One is located at 8901 Monte Vista Ave, and houses a fire command vehicle, one medic aerial platform truck, an Office of Emergency Services Type-1 engine, and one Type-1 fire engine as a reserve. Station Two which is...

Listed below are various websites that will provide you with additional information on disaster preparedness topics: Amateur Radio The National Association of Amateur Radio http://www.arrl.org/home Business Preparedness Ready Business http://www.ready.gov/business Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country’s "7 Steps to an Earthquake Resilient Business" https://www.earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/ Disaster Assistance Access to Disaster Help and Resources www.disasterassistance.gov Disease Control...

10 Things You Can Do for Emergency CommunicationsHave a hardwired phone. Cordless phones will not work without commercial power.Be able to charge your cellular phone without commercial power; use a car charger or external battery pack.Keep a hard copy of important phone numbers and e-mail addresses with you.Back up electronic address books. Many e-mail applications...

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is designed to transmit emergency alerts and warnings to the American public at the national, state, and local levels. Alerts and warnings are transmitted through broadcast, cable, and satellite radio and television stations. Each year, thousands of alerts and warnings are broadcasted to the American public regarding weather threats, child...

Steps to prepare for evacuations: Keep a full tank of gas in your car if an evacuation seems likely. Gas stations may be closed during emergencies or unable to pump gas during power outages. Make transportation arrangements with friends or family if you do not own a vehicle. What to do when you are instructed...

After a disaster where utilities have been disrupted, there may be a need to turn off certain utilities in order to control additional damage from the disaster. This usually involves turning off one or more of the following: natural gas, water, or electricity. Emergency service providers and utility employees will be overwhelmed following the disaster,...

The planning that you do today will determine how quickly your business recovers after man-made and natural disasters. If businesses are ready to survive and recover, our City and economy are more secure. Listed below are some actions that your company can take to be better prepared for disasters:Identify potential hazards at your workplace and...

What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth's surface. For hundreds of millions of years, the forces of plate tectonics have shaped the earth as the huge plates that form the earth's surface move slowly over, under, and past...

A vital step in preparing for emergencies is learning about the hazards that may affect the areas you frequent. Hazards may be classified into two categories: natural and man-made. The table below lists types of natural and man-made hazards:Natural HazardsMan-Made Hazards·Earthquakes·Dam Failure·Extreme Heat·Civil Disturbances·Winter Storms and Extreme Cold·Major Vehicle Accidents·Fires·Major Aircraft Crashes·Floods·Train Derailments·Thunderstorms and Lightning·Technical...

Pets depend on their owners for safety and protection. When developing your family emergency plan, remember to include your pets. Listed below are some steps you can take to prepare your pets for emergencies:Keep in mind that some public shelters do not allow animals; identify evacuation locations that take pets (pet friendly hotels, kennels, veterinary...