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Chapter 82.05 — COMMERCIAL LAND USE ZONING DISTRICTS

San Bernardino County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Bernardino County

§ 82.05.010 Purpose.

This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the commercial land use zoning districts established by the General Plan and listed in § 82.01.020 (Land Use Plan and Land Use Zoning Districts), determines the type of planning permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size. (Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)

§ 82.05.020 Purposes and Location of the Commercial Land Use Zoning Districts.

The purposes of the individual commercial land use zoning districts and the locations where they are applied are as specified in the General Plan and as described in Chapter 82.01 (Land Use Plan, Land Use Zoning Districts, and Overlays).

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)

§ 82.05.030 Minimum Area for Designation.

The commercial land use zoning districts shall be applied through the General Plan amendment process (Chapter 86.12) only to sites with the minimum areas indicated in Table 82-10.

The commercial land use zoning districts shall be applied through the General Plan amendment process (Chapter
86.12) only to sites with the minimum areas indicated in Table 82-10.
Table 82-10
Minimum Area for Commercial Land Use Zoning District Designation
Land Use Zoning District Minimum Area for Designation
Table 82-10
Minimum Area for Commercial Land Use Zoning District Designation
Land Use Zoning District Minimum Area for Designation
CR (Rural Commercial) 2.5 acres
CN (Neighborhood Commercial) 1 acre
CO (Office Commercial) 5 acres
CG (General Commercial) 5 acres
CS (Service Commercial) 5 acres
CH (Highway Commercial) 5 acres

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)

§ 82.05.040 Commercial Land Use Zoning District Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements.

(a) General Permit Requirements. Table 82-11 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Development Code in each commercial land use zoning district established by Chapter 82.01 (Land Use Plan, and Land Use Zoning Districts, and Overlays), in compliance with § 82.01.020 (Allowed Land Uses and Planning Permit Requirements).

(b) Requirements for Certain Specific Land Uses. Where the last column in Table 82-11 (Specific Use Regulations) includes a Section number, the referenced Section may affect whether the use requires Land Use Review, or Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit, or other County approval, and/or may establish other requirements and standards applicable to the use.

(b)_Requirements for Certain Specific Land Uses._Where the last column in Table 82-11 (Specific Use Regulations)
includes a Section number, the referenced Section may affect whether the use requires Land Use Review, or
Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit, or other County approval, and/or may establish other requirements and
standards applicable to the use.
Table 82-11
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Land Use Zoning Districts
Land Use
See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use
definitions		 Permit Required by District CH Specific Use
Regulations
CR CN CO CG CS
Table 82-11
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Land Use Zoning Districts
Land Use
See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use
definitions		 Permit Required by District Specific Use
Rlti
CR CN CO CG CS CH eguaons
Agricultural, Resource & Open Space Uses
Agriculture support services P(2) — — P(1, 2) P(2) —
Industry, Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesaling
Construction contractor storage yard M/C — — — M/C —
Firewood contractor P(2) — — — P(2) — 84.09
Manufacturing Operations I M/C(3 ) — — — P(2) —
Motor vehicle storage/Impound facility CUP — — — CUP CUP
Recycling facilities - Small collection facility SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP 84.19
Recycling facilities - Large collection facility CUP — CUP CUP CUP CUP 84.19
Recycling facilities - Light processing facility CUP — — CUP CUP — 84.19
Recycling facilities, reverse vending machine
(accessory only)		 A A A A A A 84.19
Salvage operations - within enclosed structures M/C(4 ) — — — M/C —

|Storage - Personal storage (mini-storage)|M/C||—||—||M/C||P(2)|—|| |Storage - Recreational vehicles|CUP||—||—||—||CUP|CUP|| |Storage Warehouse, Indoor Storage|M/C||—||—||—||—|—|| |Wholesaling and distribution|M/C(4 )||—||—||P(1,2)||P(2)|—|| |Recreation, Education & Public Assembly|||||||||||| |Adult business|—||—||—||ABP||—|—|84.02| |Commercial entertainment - Indoor|P(2)||P(2)||—||P(2)||P(2)|P(2)|| |Commercial entertainment - Outdoor|P(2)||—||—||P(2)||P(2)|P(2)|| |Conference/convention facility(4, 5)|M/C||—||M/C||M/C||M/C|M/C|| |Equestrian facility|M/C||—||M/C||M/C||M/C|M/C|| |Fitness/health facility(5)|P(2)||P(2)||—||P(2)||P(2)|P(2)|| |||||||||||||

Golf course M/C — — — M/C M/C
Library, museum, art gallery, outdoor
exhibit(5)		 M/C — — M/C M/C M/C
Meeting facility, public or private(5) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Park, playground M/C — — — — —
Places of worship CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Recreational vehicle park M/C — — — M/C M/C
Rural sports and recreation CUP — — — CUP CUP
School - College or university(5) M/C — M/C M/C M/C M/C
School - Private(5) M/C — M/C M/C M/C M/C
School - Specialized education/training(5) M/C — M/C M/C M/C M/C
Sports or entertainment assembly CUP — — CUP CUP CUP
Theater(5) M/C — — M/C M/C M/C
Residential(10)
Accessory dwelling (caretakers residence, etc.) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) 84.01
Accessory use or structure - Residential
(conforming and non-conforming uses)		 A P(6, 7) P(6, 7) P(6, 7) P(6, 7) P(6, 7) 84.01
Group residential (sorority, fraternity, boarding
house, private residential club, etc.)		 M/C — — M/C M/C M/C
Guest housing P(7) — — — — — 84.01
Live/work unit M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C
Mobile home park/manufactured home land-
lease community		 CUP — — — — — 84.14
Multiple dwelling, up to 19 units, attached or
detached		 A — — — — — 84.16
Multiple dwelling, 20 or more units CUP — — — — — 84.16
Parolee and/or probationer home CUP — — CUP CUP CUP
Residential use only as part of a mixed use
project		 PD — PD PD PD PD 84.16
Accessory dwelling unit A — — — — — 84.36
Junior accessory dwelling unit A — — — — — 84.36
Single dwelling A — — — — —
Retail
Auto and vehicle sales and rental P(2) — — P(2) P(2) —
Bar, tavern P(2) M/C — P(2) P(2) —
Building and landscape materials sales - Indoor M/C — — M/C M/C —
Building and landscape materials sales -
Outdoor		 M/C — — M/C M/C —
Construction and heavy equipment sales and
rental		 M/C — — — M/C —
Convenience store P(2) P(2) P(2) P(2) P(2) P(2)
Fuel dealer (propane for home and farm use,
etc.)		 M/C — — — M/C —
General retail M/C — — P(2) P(2) —
Groceries, specialty foods M/C M/C — P(2) P(2) —
Manufactured home, boat, or RV sales P(2) — — M/C M/C —
Night club P(2) M/C — M/C P(2) —
Restaurant, café, coffee shop P(2) P(2) P(2) P(2) P(2) P(2)
Service station M/C M/C — M/C M/C M/C
Second hand stores, pawnshops P — — P P —
Shopping center M/C M/C — M/C M/C M/C
Swap meet, outdoor market, auction yard M/C — — M/C M/C —
Warehouse retail P(2) — — P(2) P(2) —
Services - Business & Professional
Medical services - Hospital — — CUP(
5)		 — — —
Medical services - Rehabilitation center — — CUP — — —
Office - Accessory P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6)
Professional services P(2) P(2) P P(2) P(2) —
Services - General
Bail bond service within 1 mile of correctional
institution		 P — P P P P
Cemetery including pet cemeteries CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 84.06
Child care - Day care center M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C —
Convenience and support services P(2) P(2) — P(2) P(2) P(2)
Emergency shelter CUP CUP CUP A A CUP 84.33
Equipment rental P(2) — — P(2) P(2) —
Home occupation SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP 84.12
Kennel or cattery - 2.5-acre minimum lot area M/C/ S — — — M/C/ S — 84.04
Licensed Residential Care Facility of 6 or
fewer persons		 M/C — — M/C M/C M/C 84.23
Licensed Residential Care Facility of 7 or
more persons		 M/C — — M/C M/C M/C 84.23
Lodging - Bed and breakfast inn (B&B) SUP SUP — — — — 84.05
Lodging - Hotel or motel - 20 or fewer guest
rooms		 P(2) P(2, 8) — P(2, 8) P(2, 8) P(2)
Lodging - Hotel or motel - More than 20 guest
rooms		 M/C — — M/C M/C M/C
Personal services P(2) P(2) — P(2) P(2) P(2)
Public safety facility M/C M/C — — M/C M/C
Unlicensed Residential Care Facility of 6 or
fewer persons		 RCP — — RCP RCP RCP 84.32
Unlicensed Residential Care Facility of 7 or
more persons		 M/C — — M/C M/C M/C
Vehicle services - Major repair/body work M/C — — — M/C M/C
Vehicle services - Minor maintenance/repair P(2) — — P(2) P(2) P(2)
Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure
Ambulance, taxi, or limousine dispatch facility P(2) — — — P(2) P(2)
Broadcasting antennae and towers M/C — — M/C M/C —
Broadcasting studio P(2) — — P(2) P(2) —
Parking lots and structures, accessory P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6)
Pipelines, transmission lines, and control
stations(9)		 (9) (9) (9) (9) (9) (9)
Renewable Energy Generation Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 84.29
Sewage treatment and disposal facility CUP — — — — CUP
Transportation facility M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C
Truck Stop M/C — — — M/C M/C
Truck Terminal — — — — M/C —
Utility facility CUP — — — CUP —
Wind energy system, accessory S S S S S S 84.26
Wireless telecommunications facility S S S S S S 84.27
Other
Accessory structures and uses P P P P P P 84.01
Off-Site Signs — — — CUP — CUP 83.13.060
Off-Site Signs (Freeway Oriented) — — — CUP — CUP 83.13.060
Temporary special events TSP TSP TSP TSP TSP TSP 84.25
Temporary uses and activities TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 84.25
Key
Key
A Allowed use (no planning permit required) PD Planned Development Permit required (Chapter
85.10)
ABP Adult Business Regulatory Permit SUP Special Use Permit required (Chapter 85.14)
P Permitted Use; Site Plan Permit required (Chapter
85.08)		 S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
(Division 4)
M/C Minor Use Permit required; unless a Conditional Use
Permit required in compliance with § 85.06.050
(Projects That Do Not Qualify for a Minor Use
Permit)		 TSP Temporary Special Events Permit required (Chapter
85.16)
CUP Conditional Use Permit required (Chapter 85.06) RCP Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities Permit (
Chapter 85.20 )
MUP Minor Use Permit required (Chapter 85.06) TUP Temporary Use Permit required (Chapter 85.15)
— Use not allowed

Notes:

  • (1) Not allowed in the Phelan planning area.

  • (2) CUP required if maximum building coverage exceeds 10,000 sq. ft., the use will have more than 20 employees per shift, or if not exempt from CEQA; may qualify for a MUP in compliance with § 85.06.020 (Applicability).

  • (3) The use shall be allowed in Lucerne Valley with a Site Plan Permit.

(4) The use is allowed in Lucerne Valley with a MUP. (5) A MUP shall not be allowed if the use requires more than 200 parking spaces. (6) Use allowed as an accessory use only, on the same site as a retail, service, or industrial use allowed by this table. (7) Use allowed as an accessory use only, on the same site as a residential use allowed by this table. (8) A CUP shall be required for this use in the Phelan planning area. (9) These uses are regulated and approved by the Public Utilities Commission. See alternate review procedures in § 85.02.050. (10) Supportive housing or transitional housing that is provided in single-, two-, or multi-family dwelling units, group residential, parolee-probationer home, residential care facilities, or boarding house uses shall be permitted, conditionally permitted or prohibited in the same manner as the other single-, two- or multi-family dwelling units, group residential, parolee-probationer home, residential care facilities, or boarding house uses under this Code.

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4043, passed - -2008; Am. Ord. 4085, passed - -2009; Am. Ord. 4098, passed - -2010; Am. Ord. 4230, passed - -2014; Ord. 4239, passed - -2014; Am. Ord. 4245, passed - -2014; Am. Ord. 4251, passed - -2014; Am. Ord. 4341, passed - -2018; Am. Ord. 4383, passed - -2020; Am. Ord. 4400, passed - -2021; Am. Ord. 4504, passed - -2026)

§ 82.05.050 Commercial Land Use Zoning District Subdivision Standards.

(a) Each subdivision shall comply with the minimum parcel size requirements shown in Tables 82-12A, 82-12B and 82-12C for the applicable land use zoning district.

(b) The minimum parcel size requirements for a specific subdivision are determined by the review authority as part of subdivision approval. The review authority may require one or more parcels within a specific subdivision to be larger than the minimums required by these tables based on potential environmental impacts, the physical characteristics of the site or surrounding parcels, and/or other factors.

(c) See also the standards in § 83.02.050 (Parcel Area Measurements and Exceptions).

Table 82-12A
Commercial Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size
Valley Region
Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area(1) Minimum Lot Dimensions
Minimum Width Minimum Depth Maximum Width to
Depth Ratio
Table 82-12A
Commercial Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size
Valley Region
Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area(1) Minimum Lot Dimensions
Minimum Width Minimum Depth Maximum Width to
Depth Ratio
CR 2.5 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CN 1 acre 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CO 5 acres 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CG 5 acres 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CS 5 acres 60 ft. 100 ft. 1:3
CH 5 acres 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
Notes:
(1) Minimum lot area may be less than specified if the subdivision application is filed concurrently with a Planned Development,
Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit application.

Table 82-12B

Table 82-12B
Commercial Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size
Mountain Region
Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area(1) Minimum Lot Dimensions
Minimum Width Minimum Depth Maximum Width to
Depth Ratio
Table 82-12B
Commercial Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size
Mountain Region
Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area(1) Minimum Lot Dimensions
Minimum Width Minimum Depth Maximum Width to
Depth Ratio
CR 2.5 60 ft. for interior lot; 70 ft.
for corner lot		 100 ft. 1:3
CN 1 acre 60 ft. for interior lot; 70 ft.
for corner lot		 100 ft. 1:3
CO 5 acres 60 ft. for interior lot; 70 ft.
for corner lot		 100 ft. 1:3
CG 5 acres 60 ft. for interior lot; 70 ft.
for corner lot		 100 ft. 1:3
CS 5 acres 60 ft. for interior lot; 70 ft.
for corner lot		 100 ft. 1:3
CH 5 acres 60 ft. for interior lot; 70 ft.
for corner lot		 100 ft. 1:3
Notes:
(1) Minimum lot area may be less than specified if the subdivision application is filed concurrently with a Planned Development,
Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit application.

Table 82-12C

Table 82-12C
Commercial Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size
Desert Region
Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area(1) Minimum Lot Dimensions
Minimum Width Minimum Depth Maximum Width to
Depth Ratio
Table 82-12C
Commercial Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size
Desert Region
Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area(1) Minimum Lot Dimensions
Minimum Width Minimum Depth Maximum Width to
Depth Ratio
CR 2.5 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CN 1 acre 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CO 5 acres 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CG 5 acres 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CS 5 acres 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
CH 5 acres 120 ft. 120 ft. 1:3
Notes:
(1) Minimum lot area may be less than specified if the subdivision application is filed concurrently with a Planned Development,
Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit application.

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)

§ 82.05.060 Commercial Land Use Zoning District Site Planning and Building Standards.

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 82-13A and B, 8-14A and B, 82-15A and B, in addition to the applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division 3 (Countywide Development Standards) and Division 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities).

Table 82-13A

Table 82-13A
CR, CN, and CO Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Valley Region
Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
CR Rural Commercial CN Neighborhood
Commercial		 CO Office Commercial
Table 82-13A
CR, CN, and CO Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Valley Region
Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
CR Rural Commercial CN Neighborhood
Commercial		 CO Office Commercial
Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County
through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density 2 units per acre; 4 units per
acre in mobile home
park/manufactured home land-
lease community; accessory
dwellings as allowed by
Chapter 84.36 (Accessory
Dwelling Units)		 Accessory dwellings as
allowed by Chapter 84.36
(Accessory Dwelling Units)		 Accessory dwellings as
allowed by Chapter 84.36
(Accessory Dwelling Units)
Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 83.05 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See
Division 4 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses.
Front 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Side - Street side 25 ft. 25 ft. 15 ft.
Side - Interior (each) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1)
Rear 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR).
Maximum FAR .3:1 .3:1 .75:1
Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious
surfaces.
Maximum coverage 80 percent 80 percent 80 percent
Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height
measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. 60 ft.
Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses).
Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards) .
Landscaping See Chapter 83.10 (Landscaping Standards)
Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations).
Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations).
Notes:

(1) Only one side yard setback is required to provide for emergency access. If the adjacent lot is not designated commercial or industrial, a side yard shall be required along that side of the lot.

(2) A rear yard setback is required only when the adjacent property is not designated commercial or industrial.

Table 82-13B
CG, CS, AND CH Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Valley Region
Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
Development Feature CG General Commercial CS Service Commercial CH Highway Commercial

Table 82-13B

Table 82-13B
CG, CS, AND CH Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Valley Region
Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
Development Feature CG General Commercial CS Service Commercial CH Highway Commercial
Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County
through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density Accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 83.02 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See
Division 4 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses.
Front 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Side - Street side 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Side - Interior (each) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1)
Rear 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR).
Maximum FAR .5:1 .5:1 .5:10
Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious
surfaces.
Maximum coverage 80 percent 80 percent 80 percent
Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height
measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height 60 ft. 60 ft. 60 ft.
Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses).
Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards).
Landscaping See Chapter 83.10 (Landscaping Standards).
Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations).
Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations).
Notes:
(1) Only one side yard setback is required to provide for emergency access. If the adjacent lot is not designated commercial or
industrial, a side yard shall be required along that side of the lot.

(2) A rear yard setback is required only when the adjacent property is not designated commercial or industrial.

Table 82-14A

Table 82-14A
CR, CN, AND CO Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Mountain Region
Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
Development Feature CR Rural Commercial CN Neighborhood
Commercial		 CO Office Commercial

Table 82-14A

Table 82-14A
CR, CN, AND CO Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Mountain Region
Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
Development Feature CR Rural Commercial CN Neighborhood
Commercial		 CO Office Commercial
Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County
through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density 2 units per acre; 4 units per
acre in mobile home
park/manufactured home land-
lease community; accessory
dwellings as allowed by
Chapter 84.36 (Accessory
Dwelling Units)		 Accessory dwellings as
allowed by Chapter 84.36
(Accessory Dwelling Units)		 Accessory dwellings as
allowed by Chapter 84.36
(Accessory Dwelling Units)
Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 83.02 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See
Division 4 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses.
Front 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Side - Street side 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Side - Interior (each) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1)
Rear 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR).
Maximum FAR .25:1 .25:1 .5:1
Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious
surfaces.
Maximum coverage 80 percent 80 percent 80 percent
Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height
measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.
Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses).
Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards).
Landscaping See Chapter 83.10 (Landscaping Standards).

Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations). Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations).

Notes:

(1) Only one side yard setback is required to provide for emergency access. If the adjacent lot is not designated commercial or industrial, a side yard shall be required along that side of the lot. (2) A rear yard setback is required only when the adjacent property is not designated commercial or industrial.

Table 82-14B
CG, CS, AND CH Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Mountain Region
Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
CG General Commercial CS Service Commercial CH Highway Commercial
Table 82-14B
CG, CS, AND CH Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Mountain Region
Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
CG General Commercial CS Service Commercial CH Highway Commercial
Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County
through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density Accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 83.02 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See
Division 4 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses.
Front 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Side - Street side 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Side - Interior (each) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1)
Rear 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR).
Maximum FAR .5:1 .4:1 .3:1
Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious
surfaces.
Maximum coverage 80 percent 80 percent 80 percent
Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height
measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.
Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses).
Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards).
Landscaping See Chapter 83.10 (Landscaping Standards).
Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations).
Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations).

Notes:

(1) Only one side yard setback is required to provide for emergency access. If the adjacent lot is not designated commercial or industrial, a side yard shall be required along that side of the lot. (2) A rear yard setback is required only when the adjacent property is not designated commercial or industrial.

Table 82-15A
CR, CN, AND CO Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Desert Region
Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
CR Rural Commercial CN Neighborhood
Commercial		 CO Office Commercial
Table 82-15A
CR, CN, AND CO Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Desert Region
Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
CR Rural Commercial CN Neighborhood
Commercial		 CO Office Commercial
Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County
through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density 2 units per acre; 4 units per
acre in mobile home
park/manufactured home land-
lease community; Accessory
dwellings as allowed by
Chapter 84.36 (Accessory
Dwelling Units)		 Accessory dwellings as
allowed by Chapter 84.36
(Accessory Dwelling Units)		 Accessory dwellings as
allowed by Chapter 84.36
(Accessory Dwelling Units)
Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 83.02 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See
Division 4 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses.
Front 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Side - Street side 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Side - Interior (each) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1)
Rear 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR).
Maximum FAR .3:1 .25:1 .5:1
Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious
surfaces.
Maximum coverage 80 percent 80 percent 80 percent
Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height
measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.
Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses).
Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards). See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards). See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards).
Landscaping See Chapter 83.10 (Landscaping Standards).
Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations).
Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations).
Notes:
(1) Only one side yard setback is required to provide for emergency access. If the adjacent lot is not designated commercial or
industrial, a side yard shall be required along that side of the lot.
(2) A rear yard setback is required only when the adjacent property is not designated commercial or industrial.
Table 82-15B
CG, CS, AND CH Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Desert Region
Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
CG General Commercial CS Service Commercial CH Highway Commercial
Table 82-15B
CG, CS, AND CH Land Use Zoning District Development Standards
Desert Region
Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District
CG General Commercial CS Service Commercial CH Highway Commercial
Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County
through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density Accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 83.02 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See
Division 4 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses.
Front 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Side - Street side 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Side - Interior (each) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1) 10 ft.(1)
Rear 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2) 10 ft.(2)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR).
Maximum FAR .5:1 .3:1 .3:1
Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious surfaces
s.
Maximum coverage 80 percent 80 percent 80 percent
Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height
measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. 60 ft.(3)
Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses).
Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards).
Landscaping See Chapter 83.10 (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter 83.10 (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter 83.10 (Landscaping Standards).
Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations).
Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations).
Notes:
(1) Only one side yard setback is required to provide for emergency access. If the adjacent lot is not designated commercial or
industrial, a side yard shall be required along that side of the lot.
(2) A rear yard setback is required only when the adjacent property is not designated commercial or industrial.
(3) In the Phelan/Pinon Hills Community Plan area, the maximum height is 35 ft.

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4057, passed - - 2008; Am. Ord. 4085, passed - -2009; Am. Ord. 4504, passed - -2026)

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▸ Contents — San Bernardino County Zoning Code
San Bernardino County Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 81.01 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF DEVELOPMENT CODE
  2. Chapter 81.02 — INTERPRETATION OF REGULATIONS
  3. Chapter 82.01 — LAND USE PLAN, LAND USE ZONING DISTRICTS, AND …
  4. Chapter 82.02 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT
  5. Chapter 82.03 — AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAND USE …
  6. Chapter 82.04 — RESIDENTIAL LAND USE ZONING DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 82.05 — COMMERCIAL LAND USE ZONING DISTRICTS
  8. Chapter 82.06 — INDUSTRIAL AND SPECIAL PURPOSE LAND USE ZONING…
  9. Chapter 82.07 — ADDITIONAL AGRICULTURE (AA) OVERLAY
  10. Chapter 82.08 — AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE (AP) OVERLAY
  11. Chapter 82.09 — AIRPORT SAFETY (AR) OVERLAY
  12. Chapter 82.10 — ALTERNATE HOUSING (AH) OVERLAY
  13. Chapter 82.11 — BIOTIC RESOURCES (BR) OVERLAY
  14. Chapter 82.12 — CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION (CP) OVERLAY
  15. Chapter 82.13 — FIRE SAFETY (FS) OVERLAY
  16. Chapter 82.14 — FLOODPLAIN SAFETY (FP) OVERLAY
  17. Chapter 82.15 — GEOLOGIC HAZARD (GH) OVERLAY
  18. Chapter 82.16 — HAZARDOUS WASTE (HW) OVERLAY
  19. Chapter 82.17 — MINERAL RESOURCES (MR) OVERLAY
  20. Chapter 82.18 — NOISE HAZARD (NH) OVERLAY
  21. Chapter 82.19 — OPEN SPACE (OS) OVERLAY
  22. Chapter 82.20 — PALEONTOLOGIC RESOURCES (PR) OVERLAY
  23. Chapter 82.21 — SIGN CONTROL (SC) OVERLAY
  24. Chapter 82.22 — SPHERE STANDARDS (SS) OVERLAY
  25. Chapter 82.23 — COMMUNITY PLANS, SPECIFIC PLANS AND AREA PLANS
  26. Chapter 82.36 — OAK HILLS COMMUNITY PLAN
  27. Chapter 83.01 — GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  28. Chapter 83.02 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS
  29. Chapter 83.03 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES - DENSITY BONUS
  30. Chapter 83.04 — CONDITIONAL GRADING COMPLIANCE
  31. Chapter 83.05 — DEDICATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS OF STREET AND TR…
  32. Chapter 83.06 — FENCES, HEDGES, AND WALLS
  33. Chapter 83.07 — LIGHT TRESPASS
  34. Chapter 83.08 — HILLSIDE GRADING STANDARDS
  35. Chapter 83.09 — INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
  36. Chapter 83.10 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
  37. Chapter 83.11 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
  38. Chapter 83.12 — ROAD SYSTEM DESIGN STANDARDS
  39. Chapter 83.13 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  40. Chapter 83.14 — TRANSPORTATION CONTROL MEASURES
  41. Chapter 83.15 — CONDITIONAL COMPLIANCE FOR WATER QUALITY MANAG…
  42. Chapter 84.01 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
  43. Chapter 84.02 — ADULT BUSINESSES
  44. Chapter 84.03 — AGRITOURISM ENTERPRISES
  45. Chapter 84.04 — ANIMAL KEEPING
  46. Chapter 84.05 — BED AND BREAKFAST USES
  47. Chapter 84.06 — CEMETERIES
  48. Chapter 84.07 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSITIONAL USES
  49. Chapter 84.09 — FIREWOOD STORAGE
  50. Chapter 84.10 — GARAGE SALES
  51. Chapter 84.11 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
  52. Chapter 84.12 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  53. Chapter 84.13 — MASSAGE SERVICES
  54. Chapter 84.14 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
  55. Chapter 84.16 — MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  56. Chapter 84.17 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
  57. Chapter 84.18 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  58. Chapter 84.19 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
  59. Chapter 84.20 — SERVICE STATIONS
  60. Chapter 84.21 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
  61. Chapter 84.22 — SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
  62. Chapter 84.23 — LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
  63. Chapter 84.24 — SOLID WASTE/RECYCLABLE MATERIALS STORAGE
  64. Chapter 84.25 — TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
  65. Chapter 84.26 — WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS - ACCESSORY
  66. Chapter 84.27 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  67. Chapter 84.28 — SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
  68. Chapter 84.29 — RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES
  69. Chapter 84.30 — GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN IMPLEM…
  70. Chapter 84.32 — SMALL UNLICENSED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
  71. Chapter 84.33 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  72. Chapter 84.34 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
  73. Chapter 84.35 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP
  74. Chapter 84.36 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  75. Chapter 85.01 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
  76. Chapter 85.02 — BASIC REVIEW PROCEDURES
  77. Chapter 85.03 — APPLICATION PROCEDURES
  78. Chapter 85.04 — ABC LICENSING
  79. Chapter 85.05 — CERTIFICATE OF LAND USE COMPLIANCE
  80. Chapter 85.06 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/MINOR USE PERMIT
  81. Chapter 85.07 — FLOOD HAZARD DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS
  82. Chapter 85.08 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
  83. Chapter 85.09 — TENANT REVIEW
  84. Chapter 85.10 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  85. Chapter 85.11 — PRE-CONSTRUCTION FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION AND E…
  86. Chapter 85.12 — REVISIONS TO AN APPROVED ACTION
  87. Chapter 85.13 — SIGN LOCATION PLANS
  88. Chapter 85.14 — SPECIAL USE PERMITS
  89. Chapter 85.15 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  90. Chapter 85.16 — TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
  91. Chapter 85.17 — VARIANCES
  92. Chapter 85.18 — ACCESSORY WIND ENERGY SYSTEM PERMIT
  93. Chapter 85.19 — FOOD TRUCK EVENT PERMITS
  94. Chapter 85.20 — UNLICENSED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES PERMIT
  95. Chapter 85.21 — ADULT BUSINESS REGULATORY PERMIT
  96. Chapter 86.01 — PLANNING AGENCY
  97. Chapter 86.02 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
  98. Chapter 86.03 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
  99. Chapter 86.04 — FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR
  100. Chapter 86.05 — DECISIONS BY THE REVIEW AUTHORITY
  101. Chapter 86.06 — TIME LIMITATIONS
  102. Chapter 86.07 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
  103. Chapter 86.08 — APPEALS
  104. Chapter 86.09 — ENFORCEMENT
  105. Chapter 86.10 — AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES/LAND CONSERVATION CONTR…
  106. Chapter 86.11 — AIRPORT COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANS
  107. Chapter 86.12 — AMENDMENTS
  108. Chapter 86.13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT
  109. Chapter 86.14 — SPECIFIC PLAN ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT
  110. Chapter 86.15 — POST-DISASTER REBUILDING
  111. Chapter 87.01 — SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE APPLICABILITY AND ADMINI…
  112. Chapter 87.02 — TENTATIVE MAP FILING AND PROCESSING
  113. Chapter 87.03 — PARCEL MAPS AND FINAL MAPS
  114. Chapter 87.04 — ADDITIONAL SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES
  115. Chapter 87.05 — DEDICATIONS AND EXACTIONS
  116. Chapter 87.06 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
  117. Chapter 87.07 — IMPROVEMENT PLANS, INSTALLATION, AND SECURITY
  118. Chapter 87.08 — SOIL REPORTS
  119. Chapter 88.01 — PLANT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
  120. Chapter 88.02 — SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
  121. Chapter 88.03 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION
  122. Chapter 89.01 — DRAINAGE FACILITIES FINANCING
  123. Chapter 89.02 — RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FINANCING
  124. Chapter 89.03 — TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES FINANCING

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