The City of Banning is a municipal corporation serving approximately 32,000 residents. The City is a full service City with police, parks, recreation, transit, streets, water, wastewater, electric, airport, fire, land use and zoning, and development services. Banning is strategically located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California along Interstate 10 between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. The community enjoys clean air, ample water supplies, and the inspiring vistas of the two tallest peaks in Southern California, Mt. San Jacinto and Mt. San Gorgonio. In addition, residents enjoy picturesque meadows, fruit groves and a charming downtown. Development opportunities exist for commercial, industrial and residential projects. These opportunities are enhanced by City owned water and electric utilities, a municipal airport and easy access to four commercial areas.