<div>Help the <strong>Rancho Cucamonga Preservation Society </strong>in our lawsuit challenging the City of Rancho Cucamonga over its approval of essentially doubling the density in the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood &amp; Conservation Plan. We are not against the original plan for 2,700–3,000 homes in the area — we are against the doubling of those numbers.
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<div>This will jam approximately 18,000 people into 1.2 square miles in an extreme fire danger area with limited ways to get out during a wildfire.
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<div>The lawsuit is asking the court to immediately block the City from moving forward with the project until a proper environmental review is done, with the public given a fair chance to weigh in. It's also asking the court to completely wipe out all existing project approvals and keep them voided until the City follows the correct legal process — including doing adequate environmental analysis and backing their decisions with real evidence.
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<div>If we win, the project gets delayed, faces greater public scrutiny — and may come back with reduced density.
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<div>BACKGROUND
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<div>The City of Rancho Cucamonga made a promise to our community. We believe they broke it.
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<div>The Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood &amp; Conservation Plan was created with a clear limit in October 2019— no more than 2,700–3,000 homes. That wasn't a suggestion. It was a commitment to the residents of Rancho Cucamonga.
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<div>The City approved a number significantly higher than that— up to 6,000 homes.
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<div>When we found out, we showed up. We raised concerns about fire evacuation safety and what we believe to be an insufficient environmental review process. We asked questions. We asked for more time. The City Council dismissed our concerns and voted to approve.
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<div>So we did the only thing we had left — we formed the <strong>Rancho Cucamonga Preservation Society</strong>, retained land-use attorneys, and filed suit. We made it through two demurrers—essentially motions to dismiss. Our next court date is October 30 for opening briefs.
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<div>This isn't about stopping growth. <strong>It's about demanding our city follow proper process, honor its commitments, consider wildfire safety, and respect the people it represents.</strong>
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<div>Initial legal costs to file and argue this challenge are estimated at $100,000.
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<div>Our funding goal is $100,000. While the vast majority of funds are restricted to the courtroom challenge, a small portion is used for communication expenses and essential legal and regulatory costs of establishing our nonprofit status.
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<div>The Rancho Cucamonga Preservation Society has been recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN: 41-4274593). Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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<div>We are committed to 100% transparency and will provide all donors with a full financial accounting and status updates as the case develops.
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<div><strong>Justice isn't free. But with your help, it's possible.</strong>
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<div>Stand with us. Stand for Rancho Cucamonga. Please donate now.
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<div><strong>For more of our story: PreserveRC.org.</strong>
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3,000 to become 6,000 Units — Help Us Fight the Density Hike

3,000 to become 6,000 Units — Help Us Fight the Density Hike

Still $24,695 to go. Help us build momentum.