Planning

Contact the Planning Division by using the form here. We respond to questions in the order they are received. You may be contacted by phone or email.

Planning guides the urban and rural development in the unincorporated areas of the County through the administration of policy/codes adopted by the Board of Supervisors. These are in the form of the General Plan, various area and community plans, and the Development Code (land use regulations).

Land development applications, such as subdivisions and conditional use permits, undergo staff and Planning Commission review to assure conformance with adopted plans, regulations, and State law, including state and county environmental guidelines. Environmental impact reports (EIRs) may be required and mitigation programs are established and monitored.

Regional planning issues and concerns are addressed through participation in various regional planning organizations. These include the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) among others. Planning also works cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Forest Service, the County's cities, and other public and private agencies.

Need Help with Zoning?

Use the interactive zoning map below to look up the zoning for your property. Input your APN by clicking on the search tool. For address lookup, please click here.

*Disclaimer*

The Land Use Services Zoning Look-up application is provided by the County of San Bernardino to assist in project planning. The applicant is responsible for independent verification and application of the information contained herein, as it applies to the development of a project specifically. Any use of this product with respect to accuracy and precision shall be the sole responsibility of the user.

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COUNTYWIDE PLAN HAS NEW HOME ON THE WEB

The County has formalized its commitment to go further than any county or city has ever gone by creating a web-based version of the Countywide Plan (adopted in 2020) with interactive and dynamic maps and content that can be searched and filtered across all of its components. Please check out the new Countywide Plan website here.

Housing Element:

The County recently began the process to update its Housing Element and is inviting you to join our mailing list and receive direct notifications on public hearings, availability of draft documents and more. If you would like to receive notifications regarding the Housing Element, go here to subscribe.

Development Code Update

Now that the Countywide Plan has been adopted we have turned our attention towards implementation starting with updating the Development Code. As you may already know, an implementation plan was adopted along with the Countywide Plan. A major feature of the Development Code is a new zoning map which will ensure zones are consistent with recently adopted land use designations. Additional changes to the text are also being made so the code is easier to understand and use. If you would like to receive direct notifications, availability of draft documents and other updates and opportunities for participation regarding the Development Code Update, go here to subscribe.

After five years of analysis and public engagement, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Countywide Plan—a new set of plans and tools that go well beyond a traditional general plan for its unincorporated communities, which complements and informs the Countywide Vision for all. Check out the Countywide Plan at www.countywideplan.com

Western Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) are now protected by the State of California as a candidate species for listing under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). At this time, the County cannot issue a permit to take (by removal or transplanting any individual) western Joshua trees.