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Development Process

INTRODUCTION

Development Schedule

Development Calendar

In order to develop a project in the City of Redlands the first step is to see a staff member to find out the basic regulations and how to move forward. At this point staff can give you the applicable ordinances and other information that you may require. The following steps are typical in the development process.
In order to develop a project in the City of Redlands the first step is to see a staff member to find out the basic regulations and how to move forward. At this point staff can give you the applicable ordinances and other information that you may require. The following steps are typical in the development process.on the first available agenda The applicant meets with representatives from all City Departments to obtain feedback on their proposal. The most common question is "What should be on the basic site plan?" The answer is quite simple: the more details you provide on the site plan will generate more precise comments from staff when they review your project. Staff will outline the development process and if applicable the requirements for a Socio Economic Cost Benefit Study. The Preliminary Review Committee is proposed of members from the following City Departments: Municipal Utilities, Public Works, Fire, and Development Services Departments.

1.  Preliminary Review Committee (PRC)

Preliminary Review Committee Schedule

Preliminary Review Committee Calendar
This step is required for most projects proceeding to the Planning Commission and/or City Council, however it is highly recommended that all applicants participate in the PRC process prior to a formal submission. The only application requirement is a basic site plan which is submitted to the Planning Division. There is no required application or fee to participate in this process. There is a deadline and a meeting every two weeks. Once submitted, staff will place the item e answer is quite simple: the more details you provide on the site plan will generate more precise comments from staff when they review your project. Staff will outline the development process and if applicable the requirements for a Socio Economic Cost Benefit Study. The Preliminary Review Committee is proposed of members from the following City Departments: Municipal Utilities, Public Works, Fire, and Development Services.

2.  Application
In order to start the process the applicant must submit a completed City Application for the appropriate type of project and pay all required application fees. See Fee Schedule.  All applications require thirty (30) sets of plans. Plans must be folded to a size no more than 81/2" x 14" and be stapled, collated, and bound by a rubber band. Site, Landscape, and Grading Plans shall not exceed an engineering scale of 1"=40' and floor plans or elevations no smaller then 1/4"= 1'. Each application package has slightly different requirements: please see the Legislative Application and Development Application forms for the requirements for your proposal. Prior to duplicating the thirty copies, staff suggests that you take the time to review the plans with staff to ensure that there are no corrections. Any staff member will be more than happy to assist you with this service. Once all the required elements of an application, including the data for a Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analysis, have been submitted the application can be deemed complete.
This will initiate a tentative meeting schedule which takes approximately ninety (90) days to obtain final approval. It is important to note that any delays or continuances at any meeting prior to final approval will cause a delay in the future meetings. The Community Development Department Development Calender (.pdf)summarizes this schedule.

3.  Environmental Review Committee (ERC)
This is the first official step in the development process. This Committee is composed of the City Manager and Department Heads from the Public Works, Municipal Utilities, Fire, and Community Development Departments who implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Some projects are specifically "exempt" from environmental review. If you are unsure of your exemption status, please see staff and they will gladly assist you. The ERC will review the projects for environmental impacts to include such areas as seismicity, flooding, traffic, air quality, utilities, public services, and cultural resources. The committee will decide what environmental document is necessary and then make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and/or City Council. In most cases, this will require one of three types of environmental documents. The first environmental document is a " Negative Declaration." This is adopted when there are no significant impacts. The second type of document is a "Mitigated Negative Declaration." This is recommended when there are identifiable significant impacts which can be mitigated to a level of insignificance with the adoption of Mitigation Measures. The third type of document is an "Environmental Impact Report" and this is required when there are significant identifiable impacts which need further detailed environmental review.
The Environmental Review Committee also has a significant role in reviewing the Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analyses and making a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council. The decisions of the ERC concerning the Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analysis can be appealed by any party to the City Council if they feel the ERC did not complete an adequate review. In order to find out more details involving the Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analyses go to the "Introduction to Measure U."

4.  The Development Review Committee (DRC)
The Development Review Committee (DRC) is composed of representatives from the Community Development, Public Works, Municipal Utilities, and Fire Departments. The function of this group is to review the proposed conditions of approval and any other issues prior to the first Public Hearing. This provides the applicant and the City a forum to clarify and solve potential issues prior to the Public Hearing. This meeting is part of the process incorporated into the Development Calender (.pdf).

5.  Planning Commission and/or City Council
The Planning Commission has meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (except for July, August, November, and December) and the City Council holds their meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month. It is generally not possible to be on successive meetings of the Planning Commission and City Council because often there are special noticing requirements that must be fulfilled.
For each item on an agenda for Planning Commission and City Council, the Planning staff will present a report. The Chairperson or Mayor will ask the applicant or any interested person if they have comments on the project. Applicants and supporters of the application will speak first, followed by persons speaking against the project. After testimony is completed, the applicant will be allowed rebuttal. It is helpful to fill out a " Speaker Sign-Up Form" so that staff knows there are people who wish to comment on the project. If the Planning Commission is the final approval body for an application any party may appeal the project to the City Council if they complete the appeal application requirements. The appeal period is ten (10) days from the Commission action. If the City Council is the Final Acting Body there is no appeal. The City Council is always the final approval body for projects that require Socio Economic Cost Benefit Analysis per Measure U. For more information on Measure U, please go to "An Introduction to "Measure U."

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Today

  1. Book Club (II)
    • Start time: 11:00am
    • End date: Monday, May 21st
    • End time: 12:00pm

    • 3rd Monday Book Club: 11 am
      Location: Library Assembly Room
      Group Leader: Jane Lawrence-Gunn
      (909) 798-2689
      thegunnfamily@earthlink.net

      Meeting at 11 am the third Monday of each month in the Assembly Room of A.K. Smiley Public Library

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Tomorrow

  1. Silent Book Auction
  2. Chinese Story Time
  3. Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, May 23rd

  1. Preschool Story Time ~ Ages 4-6
  2. Post 261 Explorer Meeting
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Wednesday, May 23rd
    • End time: 08:30pm

    • Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.

      Fire Administrative Office
      35 Cajon Street #12
      Redlands, CA 92373

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Thursday, May 24th

  1. Tiny Tot Story Time
    • Start time: 10:15am
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 10:35am

    • Story time for tiny tots, ages 2 & 3. Finger rhymes, songs and stories.

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  2. Tiny Tot Story Time
    • Start time: 10:40am
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Join us for fun stories, songs and finger rhymes and meet new friends!

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  3. Market Night
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 09:00pm

    • Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.

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Friday, May 25th

  1. City Hall Closed
    • Start time: 07:00am
    • End date: Friday, May 25th
    • End time: 06:00pm

    • Extended service hours are offered in order for the public to conduct City business before and after traditional business hours. City staff is available 9 hours a day to serve you. City Hall offices are closed every Friday.

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Saturday, May 26th

  1. Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market
    • Start time: 08:00am
    • End date: Saturday, May 26th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • The City’s successful Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market brings fresh local produce to historic downtown Redlands every Saturday.

      The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers’ Market began June 6, 2009, bringing local growers to the City parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets near Ed Hales Park. The market operates from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends.

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  2. Household Hazardous Waste collection
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Saturday, May 26th
    • End time: 12:30pm

    • During operating hours, residents can dispose of household materials including, outdated prescription medication (with the exception of controlled substances), outdated pet prescription medication, paint products, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, hobby/pool supplies, automotive oil, filters, brake fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, gasoline, and propane tanks.

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  3. Bi-lingual Story Time ~ English/Spanish
  4. LIBRARY CLOSED

Sunday, May 27th

  1. LIBRARY CLOSED
  2. Memorial Day

Monday, May 28th

  1. City Hall Closed - Memorial Day
  2. Environmental Review Committee
  3. Solid Waste & Recycling Holiday Collection Schedule
  4. John F. Kennedy's Birthday

Tuesday, May 29th

  1. Silent Book Auction
  2. Chinese Story Time
  3. Rose Hill: An Intermarriage Before Its Time
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Tuesday, May 29th
    • End time: 07:30pm

    • Carlos Cortes, Prof. Emeritus at University of California Riverside will discuss his memoir, which celebrates civil liberties and cultural journey.

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  4. Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, May 30th

  1. Preschool Story Time ~ Ages 4-6

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