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Big Bear Lake Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Big Bear Lake

Cite as: Big Bear Lake Municipal Code · Text as of 2026-10-04

This is a chronological listing of the ordinances of Big Bear Lake, California beginning with Supplement No. 8, included in this Code.

Ordinance Number Date Description Section Section this Code
2009-385 2-23-2009 Meetings held without further notice 1 2.08.010
2009-386 3-23-2009 Newsracks on public property 1 Rpld Tit. 12, Ch. 12.60 , §§ 12.60.010 — 12.60.140
2 Added Tit. 12, Ch. 12.60 , §§ 12.60.010 — 12.60.240
2009-387 3-23-2009 Newsracks on private property 1 Added Tit. 17, Ch. 17.04 , §§ 17.04.010 — 17.04.190
2009-388 5-11-2009 Growth management program 2 Tit. 15, Ch. 15.68 , §§ 15.68.010 — 15.68.120
2009-389 5-11-2009 Growth management program 1 15.68.080 A.
Park and recreation dedication and fees 2 Added Tit. 16, Ch. 16.18 , §§ 16.18.010 — 16.18.110
2009-390 6-22-2009 Water standby charges Not codified
2009-391 6-22-2009 Signs in residential districts 4(Exh. 1) 17.12.090
Bed and breakfast establishments 17.25.110
Development and performance standards for ancillary uses within commercial lodging facilities and bed and breakfast establishments 17.25.220
2009-392 7-27-2009 Refuse fees Not codified
2009-393 8-10-2009 Sewer use fees Not codified
2009-394 8-24-2009 Green building program 1 Added Tit. 15, Ch. 15.39 , §§ 15.39.010—15.39.070
2009-395 10-12-2009 Administrative citations and hearings 1 Added Tit. 1, Ch. 1.17 , §§ 1.17.010 — 1.17.140
2009-396 10-26-2009 Water rates Not codified
2009-397 9- 9-2009 Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator 1 15.64.140 C.
2009-398 11-23-2009 Discharges of fats, oils, and grease 1 Added Tit. 14, Ch. 14.05 , §§ 14.05.010 — 14.05.480
2009-399 12-14-2009 Temporary moratorium on establishment and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries Not codified
2010-400 1-11-2010 Prohibition of businesses, operations or uses that violate federal or state law 4 Added Tit. 5, Ch. 5.99 , § 5.99.010
2010-401 1-11-2010 Extending temporary moratorium on establishment and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries Not codified
2010-402 2- 8-2010 Adjustments to capacity charges, meter installation fees and administrative fees Not codified
2010-403 4-26-2010 Vehicle release fee 1 Added Tit. 10, Ch. 10.30 , §§ 10.30.010 — 10.30.050
2010-404 5-10-2010 Maximum amount of bingo prizes 1 5.10.110
2010-405 6-28-2010 Water standby charges Not codified
2010-406 6-28-2010 Claims against the city 1 3.08.030
2 Added 3.08.080
2010-407 7-26-2010 Adopting sewer user fees Not codified
2010-408 8- 9-2010 Adopting refuse fees Not codified
2010-409 10-25-2010 Authority relating to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit 1 14.04.010
2010-410 11- 8-2010 Extending moratorium on establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in all zones of the city Not codified
2010-411 11-22-2010 Adoption of uniform codes 2 15.04.010
Amendments to California Building Standards Code 3 15.04.020 (tit.)
Design requirements relating to roof snow load requirements 4 15.34.020
Construction requirements relating to fire retardant roof coverings 5 15.36.020 A.
California Fire Code 6 Rpld Ch. 15.40 , §§ 15.40.010 —15.40.750
Added Ch. 15.40 , § 15.40.010
2010-39 (Res.) 12-13-2010 Board of water and power commissioners 5 13.24.040
2011-412 5- 9-2011 Establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries prohibited 3 Added 17.25.230
Added 17.35.230
2011-413 6-27-2011 Adopting a written report regarding water standby charges for fiscal year 2011-2012 and directing that such charges be collected on the tax roll 1—5 Not codified
2011-414 8- 8-2011 Adopting refuse fees for improved residential parcels 1—11 Not codified
2011-415 8-22-2011 Amending existing standards in Ch. 17.12 , Signs; and Ch. 17.35 , Commercial and Public Zones; pertaining to signs and outdoor displays 4(Exh. 1) 17.12.010 — 17.12.080
17.12.090 (tit.)
17.12.100 , 17.12.110
Added 17.12.120
Rnbd 17.12.120 — 17.12.180
as 17.12.130 — 17.12.190
17.35.010 — 17.35.220
17.35.230 (tit.)
Added 17.35.240
2011-416 8-22-2011 An uncodified ordinance of the city determining it will comply with the voluntary alternative redevelopment program pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code in order to permit the continued existence and operation of the Big Bear Lake Improvement Agency 1—10 Not codified
2011-417 12-12-2011 Amending Ch. 17.02 , Definitions; Ch. 17.03 , General Procedures; Ch. 17.25 , Residential Zones; and Ch. 17.35 , Commercial and Public Zones; for concurrent implementation of the 2008—2014 Housing Element 4(Exh. A) 17.02.010 — 17.02.030
17.03.010 — 17.03.330
17.25.010 — 17.25.220
17.25.230 (tit.)
17.35.010 — 17.35.240
2012-418 4-23-2012 Principal uses permitted in commercial and public zones 5 Table 17.35.030.A
2012-419 5-14-2012 Social host ordinance concerning consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors 1 Added Ch. 9.37 , §§ 9.37.010 — 9.37.120
2012-420 6-25-2012 Adopting written report regarding water standby charges for fiscal year 2012-2013 1—5 Not codified
2012-421 9-10-2012 Business and multi-family recycling 1 8.64.070
2 8.64.090
2012-422 12-10-2012 Outdoor festivals 4 Rpld Ch. 5.60 , §§ 5.60.010—5.60.150
Special event permits Rpld 17.03.300
Special events Added Ch. 17.13 , §§ 17.13.010 — 17.13.070
2013-423 2-25-2013 Landscape regulations 1 Rpld Ch. 15.66 , §§ 15.66.010—15.66.200
2013-424 5-13-2013 Adjustments to the DWP's rates, charges and fees for water service Not codified
2013-425 7- 8-2013 Written report regarding water standby charges for fiscal year 2013-2014 Not codified
2013-426 9- 9-2013 Zone change Not codified
2014-428 3-10-2014 Remove term limits pertaining to the board of water and power commission 1 13.24.100
2014-429 3-10-2014 Cards, dice and similar games 1 Rpld Ch. 9.20 , §§ 9.20.010, 9.20.020
Endurance contests 2 Rpld Ch. 9.24 , §§ 9.24.010—9.24.030
Impersonation of the opposite sex 3 Rpld Ch. 9.28 , § 9.28.010
Pinball machines and similar contrivances 4 Rpld Ch. 9.32 , §§ 9.32.010—9.32.040
2014-430 6- 9-2014 Procedure for adoption of future water system capacity charges, meter installation fees and administrative fees Not codified
2014-431 6-23-2014 Adopting written report regarding water standby charges for fiscal year 2014-2015 Not codified
2014-432 6-23-2014 Tree conservation Rpld Ch. 17.10 , §§ 17.10.010 —17.10.140
Tree conservation and defensible space 2(Exh. A) Added Ch. 17.10 , §§ 17.10.010 — 17.10.090
2014-433 7-14-2014 Adoption of uniform codes 2 15.04.010
Amendments to California Building Standards Code 3 15.04.020
Design requirements 4 15.34.020
Construction requirements 5 15.36.020 (A)
Amendments to California Fire Code 6 15.40.010
2014-434 9- 8-2014 Fertilizer sales 1 Rpld Ch. 5.36 , §§ 5.36.010—5.36.040
Hog ranches 2 Rpld Ch. 5.44 , §§ 5.44.010—5.44.160
Cattle tuberculosis suppression 3 Rpld Ch. 6.20 , §§ 6.20.010—6.20.080
Commercial calf growers 4 Rpld Ch. 6.24 , §§ 6.24.010—6.24.100
Commercial poultry ranch operations and manure haulers 5 Rpld Ch. 6.32 , §§ 6.32.010—6.32.110
Garbage-feeding hog ranches 6 Rpld Ch. 6.36 , §§ 6.36.010—6.36.100
Livestock 7 Rpld Ch. 6.40 , §§ 6.40.010—6.40.120
Transportation and movement of livestock over public and private lands 8 Rpld Ch. 6.44 , §§ 6.44.010—6.44.060
2014-435 10-27-2014 Prevailing wages 1 Added Ch. 2.52 , § 2.52.010
2015-436 6- 8-2015 Zone change Not codified
2015-437 6-22-2015 Adopting sewer user fees Not codified
2015-438 6-22-2015 Adopting refuse fees Not codified
2015-439 7-13-2015 Development and performance standards for ancillary uses within commercial lodging facilities and bed and breakfast establishments in residential zones 4(Exh. 1) 17.25.220
2015-440 7-13-2015 Adopting written report regarding water standby charges for fiscal year 2015-2016 Not codified
2015-441 9-28-2015 Tourism business improvement districts 1 Added Ch. 3.48 , §§ 3.48.010 , 3.48.020
2015-442 10-26-2015 Zone change Not codified
2015-443 10-26-2015 Expedited streamline permit process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems 1 Added Ch. 15.43 , §§ 15.43.010 — 15.43.060
2015-444 12-14-2015 Increase in compensation for city council Not codified
2016-445 1-25-2016 Rezoning Not codified
2016-446 1-25-2016 Medical marijuana cultivation, dispensary and delivery 4 17.25.230
17.35.230
2016-447 1-25-2016 Synthetic drugs 4 Added 9.38.010 — 9.38.120
2016-448 6-13-2016 Horse-drawn vehicle stands 1 5.91.120
2 Added 5.91.122
2016-450 9-26-2016 Marijuana- and cannabis-related business license prohibition 4 5.99.010
2016-451 10-24-2016 Regulations concerning personal, medical and nonmedical marijuana land uses 4 17.25.230
5 17.35.230
2016-452 10-24-2016 Violations/penalties relating to animals 2 6.04.200
3 6.08.250
4 6.16.070
Spaying and neutering of dogs 5 Added Ch. 6.18 , §§ 6.18.010 —6.18.040
2016-453 10-24-2016 Adoption of the California Code of Regulations 2 15.04.010
Amendments to the 2016 California Code of Regulations 3 15.04.020
General provisions for California Code of Regulations 4 Ch. 15.32 , 15.32.010 — 15.32.110
Roof snow load requirements 5 Ch. 15.34 , §§ 15.34.010 , 15.34.020
Fire retardant roof coverings 6 Ch. 15.36 , §§ 15.36.010 , 15.36.020
Plumbing installations/water conservation 7 Rpld Ch. 15.38 , §§ 15.38.010—15.38.080
Amendments to California Fire Code 8 15.40.010
Smoke detectors 9 Rpld Ch. 15.42 , §§ 15.42.010—15.42.100
Review and inspection by director of building and safety 10 10.52.030
2017-454 6-12-2017 Wireless communication facilities 4(Exh. 1, § A) Added 17.14.010 — 17.14.070
4(Exh. 1, § B) 17.02.030
4(Exh. 1, § C) Added 17.03.340
4(Exh. 1, § D) 17.25.030.A.
4(Exh. 1, § E) 17.35.030.A.
17.35.040.A.
4(Exh. 1, § F) Rpld 17.35.170
2017-455 7-10-2017 Water standby charges Not codified
2017-456 7-10-2017 Amendments to the village specific plan Not codified
2017-457 9-25-2017 Adopting refuse fees Not codified
2017-458 12-11-2017 Custody and use of official city seal and logo 1 Added 1.06.040
2018-459 1-22-2018 Establishing by-district elections 2 Added 1.12.050
2018-460 2-26-2018 State video franchises 2 Added 5.20.1415
3 Added 5.20.1410
4 5.20.1440
2018-461 5-14-2018 Modification to the permitted and conditionally permitted land use and development standards in certain zones 4(Exh. 1.A) 17.35.030.A.
4(Exh. 1.B) 17.35.050.A.
4(Exh. 1.C) 17.35.070.A.
2018-462 6-11-2018 Water service fees Not codified
2018-463 7- 9-2018 Village Specific Plan amendment Not codified
2019-464 5-13-2019 Principal uses in public and commercial zones 4(Exh. 1) 17.35.030.A.(tab.)
2019-465 5-13-2019 Mobile food vendors 1 Added Ch. 10.40 , §§ 10.40.005 — 10.40.020
2019-466 5-13-2019 Parking and vehicle storage 1 10.04.200
2 10.04.190
2019-467 5-13-2019 Aggressive solicitation 1 Added Ch. 12.70 , §§ 12.70.010 — 12.70.080
2019-468 5-13-2019 Camping and loitering within city limits 1 Added Ch. 12.80 , §§ 12.80.010 — 12.80.080
2019-469 5-13-2019 Parks and recreation 1 Tit. 12(tit.)
Added Ch. 12.90 , §§ 12.90.010 — 12.90.150
2019-470 5-13-2019 Sidewalk vending 2 Added Ch. 12.64 , §§ 12.64.010 — 12.64.100
2019-471 7- 8-2019 Accessory units and uses 4(Att. B) 17.25.210
4(Att. C) 17.25.040.A.(tab.)
2019-472 8-26-2019 Fortunetelling 1 Rpld Ch. 5.40 , §§ 5.40.010—5.40.100
2019-473 10-28-2019 Sewer user fees Not codified
2019-474 10-28-2019 Refuse fees Not codified
2019-475 10-28-2019 Amending construction and maintenance of buildings 2, 3 15.04.010 , 15.04.020
4 Rpld ch. 15.32 , §§ 15.32.010 — 15.32.110
Added ch. 15.32 , §§ 15.32.010 — 15.32.110
5 Added ch. 15.33 , §§ 15.33.010 , 15.33.020
6 Rpld ch. 15.34 , §§ 15.34.010 , 15.34.020
Added ch. 15.34 , §§ 15.34.010 , 15.34.020
7 Rpld ch. 15.36 , §§ 15.36.010 , 15.36.020
Added ch. 15.36 , § 15.36.010
8 Rpld ch. 15.39 , §§ 15.39.010—15.39.070
9 15.40.010
10 15.52.030
11 Rpld ch. 8.91 , §§ 8.91.010 — 8.91.050
Added ch. 8.91 , §§ 8.91.010 — 8.91.050
2019-476 10-28-2020 Franchise granted to Southwest Gas Corporation Not codified
2020-478 1-27-2020 Development Code amendments 5(Exh. 1) Tbl. 17.25.040 A.
(Exh. 2) 17.25.210
2020-479 3- 9-2020 Processing of requests for extended bingo games 3 5.10.200
5.10.205
2020-480 5-11-2020 Electric utility franchise Not codified
2020-482 7-13-2020 Amending title 6 , "Animals" 1 Rpld 6.04.010 —6.04.200
2 Added 6.04.010
3 Added 6.04.020
4 Rpld 6.08.010 —6.08.250
5 Added 6.08.010
6 Added 6.08.020
7 Rpld 6.12.010 —6.12.140
8 Added 6.12.010
9 Added 6.12.020
10 Rpld 6.18.010 —6.18.040
11 Added 6.18.010
12 Added 6.18.020
2020-483 8-10-2020 Zoning change Not codified
2020-484 9-14-2020 Development Code amendments 4(Exh. 1) 17.25.210
(Exh. 2) 17.03.310 A.
(Exh. 3) 17.25.060 C.2.
(Exh. 4) Tbl. 17.35.040 A.
2020-485 10-12-2020 Projecting signs in the Specific Plan Area 4(Exh. 1) 17.12.130
2020-486 11- 9-2020 City council meetings and filling council vacancies 1 2.08.010
2, 3 Added 2.08.030 , 2.08.040
2020-487 12-14-2020 Residential development standards, and the California Environmental Quality Act 4(Exh. 1) Tbl. 17.25.040.A.
Exh. 2 17.25.060 F.3.
Exh. 3 17.25.070 B.7.
Added Tbl. 17.25.070.B.
2021-488 1-11-2021 Transient private home rentals, vacation rentals, and California Environmental Quality Act 5 (Exh. A) Rpld 17.03.310 , 17.03.315
Tbl. 17.25.040.A.
Added 17.25.070 E.3.
Rnbd 17.25.070 E.3.
as 17.25.040 E.4.
Added Tit. 4, ch. 4.01 , 4.01.010 — 4.01.100
17.35.030 A.
2021-489 3- 8-2021 Relating to street use for snow play 2 Added 10.28.010 C., F.
Rnbd 10.28.010 C., D.
as 10.28.010 D., E.
2021-490 4- 5-2021 Custody and use of the official city seal and logo 1 1.06.040
2021-491 4-19-2021 City council meetings 1 2.08.010
2021-492 5- 3-2021 Smoking prohibited near public buildings on public streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces 2 Added Tit. 12, ch. 12.91 , 12.91.010 — 12.91.050
2021-493 6- 7-2021 Planning commission 4(Exh. 1) 2.12.090 , 2.12.100
2021-494 8-16-2021 Floor area ratio requirements eliminated 4(Exh. 1) 17.04.080
17.35.050
2021-495 8-16-2021 Residential parking standards; vacation rentals 4(Att. A) 17.25.070
4(Att. B) 4.01.010 — 4.01.100
4 (Att. C) Added 4.01.110
2021-496 9-20-2021 Review of approval of plans and specifications for public works projects 2 Added 2.56.010
2021-497 10- 4-2021 Vacation rentals 4(Exh. A) 1.17.010 — 1.17.140
(Exh. B) 3.20.010 — 3.20.310
Added 3.20.035
(Exh. C) 5.02.010 — 5.02.200
5.02.220 — 5.02.290
5.02.380 — 5.02.410
2021-498 11- 1-2021 Recovery of attorney fees Added 1.08.010
2022-500 3- 7-2022 Urban lot splits and additional units on single-family residential properties 4(Exh. 1) Added 16.07.060
4(Exh. 2) Rpld 17.25.130
Added 17.25.130
2022-501 4- 4-2022 Accessory uses and structures permitted in commercial and public zones 4(Exh. 1) 17.35.040
2022-502 4- 4-2022 City council election district boundaries 2(Exh. A) 1.12.050
2022-503 8-15-2022 Development standards 4(Exh. 1) 17.02.030
17.03.030
17.03.050
17.03.110
17.03.160
17.03.250
17.03.270
17.03.290
17.03.320
17.25.040
17.25.050
17.25.090
17.35.030
Rpld 17.03.060
17.03.260
2022-504 8-15-2022 Solid waste management; collection of solid waste and recyclable materials; edible food recovery; water conservation; garbage 1(Exh. A) Rpld 8.64.010 — 8.64.270
Added 8.64.010 — 8.64.170
8.64.190
8.64.210 — 8.64.250
8.64.270 — 8.64.330
2 Added 17.11.090
3 Rpld 8.68.010—8.68.080
2022-505 9-19-2022 Rezoning Not codified
2022-506 10- 3-2022 R-4 zoning district established 4(Exh. A) 17.02.030
17.25.020 — 17.25.050
17.25.200
17.35.040
17.35.240
Added 17.03.350
17.35.250
2022-507 10-17-2022 Residency requirements and proof thereof for city council candidates and members 2 1.12.050
3 Added 1.12.060
4 Added 1.12.070
5 Added 1.12.080
6 Added 1.12.090
7 Added 1.12.100
2022-508 11- 7-2022 Construction and maintenance of buildings, housing, abatement of dangerous buildings, and fire prevention 2 15.04.010
3 15.04.020
4 15.32.010 — 15.32.110
5 15.33.010 , 15.33.020
6 15.34.010 , 15.34.020
7 15.36.010 , 15.36.020
8 15.40.010
9 8.91.010 — 8.91.050
2022-509 11- 7-2022 Electric vehicle charging stations 1 Added 15.44.010 — 15.44.040
15.44.060
2022-127(Res.) 12-12-2022 Transient occupancy tax 2 3.20.030
2023-511 1-11-2023 City council meetings 1 2.08.010
2023-514 5-24-2023 Wastewater and solid waste service fees Not codified
2023-515 6-14-2023 DWP water rates Not codified
2023-516 9-13-2023 Accessory dwelling units 4(Exh. 1) 17.25.210
2023-517 11- 8-2023 Parking regulations in mountain areas 2 Rpld 10.12.010 — 10.12.120
Added 10.12.010 — 10.12.040
10.12.060 — 10.12.120
2023-518 12-19-2023 Vacation rentals 3 Rpld 4.01.010 — 4.01.110
Added 4.01.010 — 4.01.110
2024-519 12-11-2024 Accessory Dwelling Units 4(Exh. A) 17.25.210
2024-520 12-11-2024 Removing future certain commercial land uses and limiting development of single-family attached dwelling units in the R-3 zone 4(Exh. A) 17.25.030
2025-521 6-11-2025 Residency requirements and proof thereof for city council, planning commission, and board of water and power commission candidates, applicants and members; procedure for removal of planning commissioners and board of water and power commissioners 2 1.12.050
3 1.12.060
4 1.12.070
5 1.12.080
6 2.12.020
7 Added 2.12.025
8 2.12.040
9 13.24.040
10 Added 13.24.045
11 13.24.060
2025-522 7- 9-2025 Adopting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones Designation Map Not codified
2025-523 11-12-2025 Keeping of animals in residential and commercial zones 4(Exh. A) 17.25.040
17.25.060
17.35.030
2025-524 12-10-2025 Allowing residential properties with accessory dwelling units eligibility in the vacation rental program 3 4.01.110
2025-525 12-10-2025 Adopting the 2025 editions of the following California Codes: Builiding Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Green Building Standards Code, Existing Building Code, Reference Standards Code, Administrative Code, and Fire Code 2 15.04.010
3 15.04.020
4 15.34.010 , 15.34.020
5 15.40.010
2026-527 2-11-2026 Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units 5(Exh. A) 17.25.210

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