The General Plan text was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 13, 2007. It became effective on April 12, 2007. The General Plan is the fundamental policy document for the unincorporated, privately-owned lands of San Bernardino County. The General Plan:
- Contains the goals, policies, and implementing actions for a variety of issues including natural and man-made hazards and natural and man-made resources.
- Sets the framework for decision-making regarding the County's long-term development and utilization of resources.
- Provides the data and analyses to support that decision-making framework.
- Provides the rules by which land can be developed (what, where and under what conditions).
- Provides a consensus vision of what the citizens and Board of Supervisors want for the County's future.
- Establishes the operating rules for achieving that vision.
To access the General Plan, please click the following icon:
General Plan
Additional Resources and Information
If you wish to view the 2011 San Bernardino County General Plan Annual Report, click here
If you wish to veiw the General Plan Text Amendment Date December 6, 2011, click here
Proposed General Plan Conservation Element Amendment
A. County-wide
B. Big Bear area
C. Valley and Mountain area