Cultural Resources Element Update

The Colton Cultural Resources Element of the City’s General Plan was adopted on September 5, 2000, and is in need of a comprehensive update. The primary focus of this Element is on the preservation and treatment of the City’s archaeological and historical resources. The City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance, originally adopted in 1999 with subsequent minor amendments, also needs a comprehensive update.

The City has been updating its 1986 General Plan incrementally, with updates to the Land Use and Mobility (Circulation) Elements approved in 2013, Safety Element in 2018, and Housing Element (currently in process). The Cultural Resources Element is a priority for the next scheduled update and is included in the FY2021-22 budget for consultant services and is included in the Development Services Department’s work program.

At present, there are 54 local landmarks in the City of Colton and six historic districts. The most recent local landmark, number 54, dates back to circa 1875 – Peter’s Home.

  1. 1 Colton History_Page_1
  2. 2 Colton History_Page_2
  3. 3 pages 34-35_Page_1
  4. 4 pages 34-35_Page_2
  5. 5 Downtown_Historical Image
  6. 6 Pre-1940s streetcar on La Cadena Drive
  7. 7 Pre-1950s 8th Street
  8. 8 Pre 1960s Klueter Building Hub City Theatre
  9. 9 Colton History_Traffic Congestion 1945_Page_1
  10. 10 Colton History_Traffic Congestion 1945_Page_2

Learn about California State San Bernardino's South Colton study as another example of Colton's rich history in places and people between 1890-1960.  See additional link for slide show presentation and more: 

Special Collections & University Archives, South Colton Oral History Project  

All interested persons are invited to participate in the meeting and submit oral or written comments.

Written comments should be submitted via email prior to the meeting to Mario Suarez, Planning Manager, at: msuarez@coltonca.gov or hduron@coltonca.gov 

LATEST HAPPENINGS AND UPCOMING MEETINGS:


Latest Happenings 2024:

  • Public Notice for next Meeting - May 28, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting - Click Here English or Spanish
  • Final Administrative Draft General Plan Cultural Resources Element Update May 16, 2024 - Click Here
  • Planning Commission Staff Report Ready on May 23, 2024 - Click Here for Agenda and Staff Report
  • Draft Administrative Cultural Resources Element Update of the Colton General Plan Available Now. 
    • March 12, 2024, Planning Commission Memorandum - Click Here
    • Electronic Online Draft Here - Click Here
  • A hard copy of the Draft Administrative Cultural Resources Element Update is also available to view at the Colton Public Library located at 656 N. 9th Street, Colton, CA.  92324 and at the Development Services Department located at 659 N. La Cadena Drive.  Link to Library - Click Here

Upcoming Meetings 2024:

We need your input! 

Please join us at the March 12, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting:

  • Planning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the City Council Chambers located at 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324  - Agenda and Staff Memorandum

Past Meetings 2022 and 2023

Please join us on the following dates for an interactive, informative Community Workshops:

  • Planning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the City Council Chambers located at 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324 (Flyer for Meeting -English / Spanish) 

Past Meeting Flyers:

  • General Community Meeting - Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Hutton Center located at 660 Colton Avenue, Colton, CA 92324 (Flyer for Meeting - English / Spanish),

PAST MEETING AGENDA, SUMMARY NOTES AND PICTURES:

December 7, 2022, Community Meeting Agenda, PowerPoint and Summary of Meeting: