By Michele Nissen, City Manager

The Eastvale Planning Department is often the first stop at City Hall for businesses or individuals who are proposing to build a new development, open a business, or expand an existing business. Working closely with other City departments, the Planning Department works to implement the City Council’s direction regarding the type and quality of development in Eastvale. It is the Planning Department’s responsibility to ensure that the City is built in a way that maintains and enhances the quality of life that Eastvale residents’ value.

Planning provides staff support to the City Council and Planning Commission, and coordinates the environmental analysis of proposed public and private projects.  Planning ensures that the City remains up-to-date with regard to state and federal mandates for planning and environmental analysis, zoning, land use, and works with the City Attorney to keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that affect the City’s planning operations.

Planning also works closely with the development community and the public, helping to shepherd projects through the approval process. Planners are available at City Hall to answer questions and meet with the public. Due to the busy schedule at City Hall, appointments are recommended. If a customer comes into City Hall and a planner is not available in person, there is a “Virtual Planner” available for a face to face experience through FaceTime on an iPad at the front counter.

The City of Eastvale utilizes contract staff of Michael Baker International to provide planning services. In addition to a core team of Eastvale planners, Michael Baker Int. brings the expertise of more than one hundred other professionals skilled in a broad range of specialized areas including engineering consulting, systems integration, intelligence solutions, security management, and housing to fiscal analysis.

Should you have any questions or comments, City Hall may be reached at Hall (951) 361-0900. City Hall office hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, closed every Friday.  City Hall encourages all residents and visitors to register for e-notification on the City’s website: www.EastvaleCA.gov to stay abreast of the latest news and more.