The City of San Dimas has committed itself to the development and maintenance of a vibrant and successful community. Although legally a separate entity, the San Dimas Redevelopment Agency is often the tool for achieving many of these goals.
The primary function of the Redevelopment Agency is to develop financing for the projects and improvements identified within the Redevelopment Plan. These projects can range from infrastructure improvements, to housing renovation, to new development. Projects within the redevelopment project area are considered essential to the improvement and revitalization of the project area. It is important to note that this financing does not require the creation of additional taxes or fees. Rather, redevelopment allows the City to retain control of the property taxes already being paid on the properties within the project area. The allocation of the property tax comes back to the Agency for reinvestment within the project area, instead of being sent to other agencies where the money might be spent outside of the community.
In San Dimas, the City Council serves as the Board of Directors for the Redevelopment Agency, the City Manager serves as the Executive Director, and other Agency staff are regular city employees.
The Redevelopment Agency serves a vital function for the implementation of economic development programs in San Dimas. Through our economic development efforts, San Dimas has sought to retain and attract those enterprises that will complement the unique character of our community.
San Dimas is located approximately 25 miles from Los Angeles. Its location at the intersection of the 10, 57, and 210 Freeways provides easy access not only to Los Angeles, but Orange County and the Inland Empire. San Dimas has a highly educated population of 34,980 with a median income of $61,228 (est.). The high quality of residential and commercial development within the city is a great attraction to both the entrepreneur and the family.
San Dimas has an outstanding assortment of residential and commercial properties. Many of the businesses who have chosen to locate in our community have come from all spectrums of the economy. These businesses include: ADP, Louis Vuitton, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Gilead Sciences, Organic Milling, Bausch & Lomb, Southern California Water, Thales Navigation, as well as many others. In addition, San Dimas has a wide range of retail shops and services that helped generate more than $390 million dollars in taxable sales for 2002.
Within our economic development program, our staff has attempted to assist businesses both within San Dimas and from the outside that have development and expansion needs. Our services range from reviewing potential site selections, to providing technical support on regulatory and land use issues, to location of financial resources needed to make progress a reality.
San Dimas is truly an exceptional community. We invite you to discover more about the "Spirit of the West" and to find out why San Dimas is such a special place for your business to grow and prosper.
The City of San Dimas has compiled numerous resources that are available to businesses. These resources range from training opportunities through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Development Center in Pomona, to financing options available though the SBA and the State of California.
In order to fully evaluate the programs that may be available, please contact the Redevelopment Office at (909) 394-6210.
Essential demographic information is available. For businesses that require in-depth demographic information, please contact the Economic Development Office at (909) 394-6210.
The City of San Dimas adopted a "Western" architectural theme in its downtown commercial core as an attempt to preserve the past while planning for the future. This area, otherwise known as "Frontier Village" includes properties along the north and south sides of Bonita Avenue from Walnut Avenue westward to Cataract Avenue. Built in the early 1900s, many structures in the Frontier Village area are of historic importance to the town and still exist in its original form. The "Frontier Village" theme, which included the installation of wooded sidewalks and western style storefronts, was introduced to historic downtown in the 1970s.
In an attempt to protect the historic and architectural integrity of Frontier Village and surrounding areas, the City prepared the San Dimas Guidelines – Town Core as a guide identifying and emphasizing rehabilitation efforts that will enhance the historic character of the area. The FAB program will be utilized as a tool encouraging economic vitality and accomplishing many of the recommendations of the design guidelines. It is recommended the Design Guidelines be utilized for guidance in your rehabilitation efforts. The Design Guidelines can be obtained from the Planning Department located in San Dimas City Hall at 245 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA, 91773.