Annexations

WHAT IS AN ANNEXATION?

An annexation is the process of bringing areas of county land into the limits of a city. Cities can only explore an annexation if the target county area falls within what is called their “Sphere of Influence.”

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE

A Sphere of Influence (SOI) is defined as the probable, or eventual, physical boundary and service area of a city. The Sphere of Influence is ultimately determined by a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). 

WHO IS LAFCO? 

A LAFCO is a regional service planning agency established by the State of California in 1963. LAFCOs exist in all 58 California counties. Their regulatory powers include approving, establishing, expanding, reorganizing, and, in some situations, dissolving cities and special districts in the State. 

The LAFCO of San Bernardino is specifically tasked with being the liaison between the City of Chino and San Bernardino County when it comes to exploring and processing any City annexation.

BENEFITS OF ANNEXATION?

Annexations result in better public safety services, better access to local government services, and provides residents with "local" control.

When properties are annexed questions about city services, processing building permits, issuing potential complaints, etc., would occur at Chino City Hall rather than needing to contact various County of San Bernardino offices.

Residents whose properties are annexed will also have locally elected representation through five City Council members instead of one County Supervisor.

Some expanded services that newly annexed residents can expect include graffiti removal, street sweeping, street improvements, and additional infrastructure maintenance.

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  1. Ramona-Francis FAQs
  2. Ramona-Francis Documents

The City of Chino is excited to announce the annexation of approximately 145 acres of land that includes 120 parcels along the northern border of the City limits, a significant step in Chino's continued growth and development.

The newest part of the City of Chino is centered on Ramona Avenue and Mustang Court, from Philadelphia Street to the south to just north of Ramona Avenue. The area, which used to be unincorporated San Bernardino County land, was officially annexed into the City of Chino on November 25, 2024.  


Map of the Annexation Area

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ANNEXATION

Approximately 57 acres of land was annexed into the City (as outlined in black in the graphic to the right), located south of Francis Avenue, west of East End Avenue, north of Philadelphia Street and a small portion south of Philadelphia Street in the unincorporated portions of San Bernardino County within the City’s Sphere of Influence (see Figure 1). This area was officially annexed into the City of Chino on October 9, 2024.

DEVELOPMENT

A request to subdivide 3.95 acres of land into three parcels and construct three industrial buildings, totaling approximately 60,000 square feet, located at the northwest corner of East End Avenue and Philadelphia Street (see Figure 2).

MAP OF ANNEXATION AREA

EAST END ANNEXATION

Past Workshops

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