Temporary Signs, Banners, & Promotional Devices

Montclair Businesses, the City of Montclair recognizes the benefit of temporary banners for restaurant and retail businesses and other uses within the community.

When properly designed and installed, banners can be an effective means of identifying a business or special event while maintaining an attractive and well-managed community.

Examples of banner uses include, but are not limited to:

• Grand opening banners

• Coming soon banners

• Advertising banners

Without appropriate standards and limits, the use of banners and other sign devices can easily get out of control and adversely affect the appearance of the City’s commercial corridors.

Business owners continuing the practice of using approved, temporary signage of any type will be required, effective October 1, 2023, to comply with banner-related regulations as provided in the Montclair Municipal Code, and summarized in the the flyer below.

For more information related to temporary signs, banners, and promotional devices and to read the Temporary Signs, Banners, & Promotional Devices Flyer please visit the link below.

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month – an important reminder to prepare for disasters and emergencies that can happen any time. Does your businesses have a plan? Beyond a routine checklist, it's about safety for your employees and customers as well as the continued operations during emergencies.

There are three steps businesses should take to prepare for emergencies: identify risks or hazards (earthquake, flooding, fire, etc.), develop a plan, and take action. Your plans and actions should include training employees in what to do during a disaster and having essential supplies on hand (fire extinguishers, tools, emergency food and water, etc.).  

Communication is a critical component of any emergency plan. Know how and where to access real-time information and updates from city leaders, police and fire departments, as well as utility providers. 

Monte Vista Water District (MVWD), Southern California Edison (SCE), and the City of Montclair are committed to providing residents and customers with timely information, especially during an emergency, through social media channels and websites.

If electricity or water service were suddenly interrupted, would your business and employees know what to do? Are you prepared for a long-term utility outage? MVWD, SCE, and the City of Montclair have several emergency preparedness and mitigation plans in place, but residents and customers are also encouraged to individually prepare for service disruptions. 

To help your business develop emergency preparedness plans please visit Monte Vista Water District, Southern California Edison, and the City of Montclair for tips and resources on how to be disaster ready.

Human Resources Hotline

A free Human Resources Hotline is available to all local businesses in San Bernardino County seeking consultation on personnel issues.

The Hotline is one of many free services offered by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department (WDD).

Help protect your business from costly fines and penalties. For general Human Resources questions please call (877) 282-3763

California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is pleased to announce that the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program Grant Solicitation for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is now available! 

The Online Application Portal is now open.

The application process is divided into two phases, and Phase 1 applications must be submitted no later than 4:59 pm (Pacific Time) on Monday, September 18, 2023.

SBA Online Learning Center

U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) online learning programs are designed to empower and educate small business owners.

Whether you're looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA's digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices and available financing options.

SBA Learning Platform Courses:



• Plan: Research, plan, and document your ideas.
• Launch: Turn your business plan into a reality.
• Manage: Master day-to-day operations to run your business.
• Market: Understand your competition and strategies to win customers.
• Grow: Expand by finding new funding, customers, and locations.

In cooperation with area brokers, Montclair's Economic Development Team can assist businesses interested in locating commercial, industrial, office, and vacant sites with online custom site searches within the City. Additionally, the City provides monthly reports, generated by CoStar Group, containing contact information for properties currently available for lease and purchase.

Customized property reports are available to businesses interested in relocating or expanding within the City.