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The Montclair Fire Department enforces the weed abatement requirements outlined in the Uniform Fire Code and Health and Safety Code. Each spring and summer, fire inspectors will conduct property inspections for weeds and/or rubbish that present, or potentially present, a fire hazard.  If fire inspectors identify a fire hazard or potential fire hazard, the property...

Knox Box systems enable emergency personnel to make rapid entry into a facility using master keys, therefore reducing response time and property damage. You may download the Montclair Fire Department's Knox Box Program Handout to review the following information: How to order a Knox Box Types of authorized Knox Boxes Installation requirements Decal placement Project...

General Fire Department Plan Check and Permit Issuance Information Plans are required for all new buildings and for changes to existing buildings. Plans are reviewed to ensure that all projects are in compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and standards and to prevent unnecessary hazards. Plans may be submitted to the Montclair Fire Prevention Bureau, Monday...

Ordinance No. 13-939: 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code Ordinance No. 13-939, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Montclair, California, adopting the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, together with certain amendments and deletions, including penalties and findings...

The goal of the Fire Prevention Bureau is to prevent or reduce the number and magnitude of emergency situations.  This goal is accomplished by implementing programs and policies that mitigate the loss of life and property. The Bureau is staffed by a Deputy Fire Marshal, Brett Petroff, and Managed by the Building Official. The Bureau...

COMPLYING WITH THE CITY OF MONTCLAIR’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS USING LOW-COST LANDSCAPE ALTERNATIVES Negative curbside appeal and appearance violations such as lack of required landscaping, overgrown vegetation, inoperative vehicles, trash, junk, and debris throughout residential properties creates the perception that no one cares about the neighborhood, leading to more complex social and economic problems, including...

The City of Montclair, through Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., offers a residential bulky item pickup program, subject to the following guidelines: Each calendar year, households within the City of Montclair are allowed four (4) bulky item pickups. Bulky items may include the following household items:  kitchen appliances, discarded furniture, tables, chairs, old mattresses and other...

The storage of inoperative vehicles on private or public property is strictly prohibited. Wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles, or parts thereof, not only create appearance violations throughout properties, but also promote blight and further neighborhood deterioration. Wrecked or inoperative vehicles left unabated may also result in additional nuisance conditions such as a harborage for rodents...

Abandoned and Vacant properties allowed to remain in a state of disrepair sends the signal to the community that no one cares. Dilapidated conditions such as open and vacant structures, broken windows, overgrown vegetation, trash, junk, and debris, polluted pools, and graffiti not only contribute to declining property values but also become an attractive nuisance...

  City of Montclair Code Enforcement Hotline: (909) 447-3519 City of Montclair Building Division: (909) 625-9477 City of Montclair Graffiti Hotline: (909) 625-9429 West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District: (909) 635-0307 Montclair Fire Prevention Bureau: (909) 447-3552   Burrtec Waste hauler: (909) 620-1353 Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board: (909) 984-2254 or (800) 321-0911...

No permit and no fee for yard sales for 2024.  There are four designated dates for yard sales this year.  You may only hold a yard sale on the following dates: February 2, 3, 4 May 3, 4, 5 August 2, 3, 4 November 1, 2, 3  

The Code Enforcement Division's responsibility is to ensure that all property owners and businesses in Montclair are in compliance with various sections of the Montclair Municipal Code. Code Enforcement staff maintains a presence throughout the City seven days a week through the use of full- and part-time staff, who conduct regular, proactive inspections Citywide, in...

The official copy of the plans maintained by the Building Division is a public record. It can be viewed only on the premises of the Building Division. The plans may not be duplicated in whole or in part without: The written permission of the certified, registered professional or his or her successor, if any, who signed the original documents,...

During normal building activity, after your plans are submitted, it will take approximately 2 weeks for the review of your plans to be completed. After the review of your plans is finished, the plans examiner will either notify you that your plans are ready for permit issuance or will require revisions. Subsequent plan reviews will...

To scheduling an inspection, call (909) 625-9448 Things to keep in mind when scheduling an inspection: Inspections will be for next day only if scheduled prior to 5:00 p.m. the day before. The City is closed every Friday. If an inspection request is called in on Thursday, the inspection will be scheduled for Monday An...

Building Design Criteria The State of California adopts a set of new construction codes every three years referred to as the California Building Standards Code. The 2022 California Building Standards Code was adopted by the Montclair City Council (Ordinance No. 22-1002). The 2022 CBC was effective on December 19, 2022. The adopted code includes: 2022...

The Building Division is responsible for the enforcement of City regulations concerning construction on private property and for establishing and enforcing minimum building codes for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of those who live, work, shop, and play in Montclair. Building staff provide public counter information, handle phone and online...

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...