Development Services

 open for walk-in customers

  • No appointment needed.
  • Public Counter Hours - 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
  • Closed on Friday.
  • Appointment also accepted: (909) 370-5079


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The Development Services Department administers building and safety, planning and business license services for the City of Colton.  Public Works, Water and Waste Water, Sustainability and Electric Department staff are located at 150 & 160 South 10th Street to provide assistance with:

  • Electric Utility
  • Water and wastewater permits
  • Water quality/NPDES compliance
  • Grading permits
  • Traffic impact analysis
  • Compliance with electric, engineering or water/wastewater conditions of approval
  • Impact fee calculations 

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