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) 3705079

New Updates - Information from California High Speed Rail Authority on Colton Webpage


Housing Element Update - 6th Cycle - Meetings and Webpage - NEW Information Available March 2023 - Public Notice


NEW - Community Meeting Scheduled May 23, 2023 - See Planning Meetings


New, streamlined Business Occupancy Permit ("BOP") Inspection Process

A single weekly BOP inspection timeframe has been established: Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.  Inspections are conducted jointly by Building, Planning, Code Compliance and Fire. Please see revised BOP Instructions and Application.

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:

Commercial Cannabis/Marijuana Permit Information