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Colton eTRAKiT an online permitting system
eTRAKiT is the online portal to the City’s permit system. This portal will allow certain users to do the following:
- Apply for certain permits and development projects;
- Pay fees;
- Conduct searches;
- View permits; and
- schedule/monitor inspections online.
The City of Colton eTRAKiT online permitting system may include some growing pains in configuration and developing instructions, please be patient with us as we step into the future of electronic permitting.
The City of Colton business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Departments/Divisions participating in the eTRAKiT include:
- Development Services Department – Building and Planning
- Fire Department: Community Risk Reduction Division
- Public Works Department: Engineering, Electric and Utilities (Water and Wastewater)
eTRAKiT system allows you to apply and pay for permits. Users of eTRAKiT may include:
- Anonymous Users: No login is required for a general property search.
- Public Registered Users (Owner/Builder): Log-in is required to schedule inspections and to view records in detail.
- Contractors: Log-in is required. Your Username is your State License Number and your (first-time) Passcode is the last 4 digits of your phone number (in our records).
Consultation with a City staff member from the respective City division/department may be needed before applying for an online permit or development application. *Many City permits will also require Planning Division or other City Department approval prior to online submission. Please consult with a City staff member as applicable prior to making an online permit submission.
At the present time, the following permits may be obtained or started for permit processing. Each permit comes with application, plans, inspections, final sign-off, continued compliance (Planning Approvals & Environmental Mitigation), and business license registration as applicable.
Credit Card and e-Check Transaction Fees
| Payment Method | Payment Fee |
|---|---|
| Credit/Debit Card/APM Non-Utility Payment |
3.0% of payment amount |
| ACH/eChecks Non-Utility Payment |
$0.50 per transaction |
Note:
Non-Utility: Maximum Amount per Payment is $300,000. Multiple payments may be made.
Incomplete electronic submissions will result in a correction from one of the City’s staff members. Permit processing time will depend on the permit type.
eTRACKiT Permit Portal
Instructions to renew your business license or apply for a business license – CLICK HERE
Inspections
Building Permits: To schedule an inspection, log-in OR use our Automated Phone System, (909) 370-5131
Business Occupancy Permits/Waivers: To schedule an inspection, log in or use our Email Request at BOP@coltonca.gov. BOP inspection conducted every Thursday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Re-inspections may be scheduled directly with City department representative or on the Thursday between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. the following date if inspection request received by 4:00 pm prior to the inspection date. Be aware that more than two re-inspections may cause a need for additional fees to be paid prior to scheduling the inspection or before final sign-off is completed.
Public Works
Grading and Encroachment Permits: To schedule an inspection log in to eTRACKiT or use our Automated Phone System at (909) 370-6190 before 4:00 pm for next-day inspections and leave a message with name & phone number, permit number, and type of inspection requested. This is a hotline, please wait to receive confirmation of your scheduled inspection. Note – standard inspections are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inspections outside of these hours will require overtime fees.