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Division 2 — LAND USE ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWED LAND USES
San Bernardino County Municipal Code Ch. 82.22 Sphere Standards (ss) Overlay
San Bernardino County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Bernardino County
Cite as: San Bernardino County Municipal Code Chapter 82.22 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 82.22.010 Purpose.¶
(a) Purpose. The Sphere Standards (SS) Overlay established by § 82.01.030 (Overlays) is created to allow the implementation of County development standards or standards that more closely conform to city development standards within specified spheres of influence areas identified in this Chapter.
(b) Intent. The intent is to ensure that the County's approval of a proposed development in a sphere of influence is consistent with the shared objectives of the County and the applicable city where the County has determined it is appropriate to adopt similar standards. (Ord. 4011, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4189, passed - -2012)
§ 82.22.020 Location Requirements.¶
The Sphere Standards Overlay shall only be applied to the city/town spheres of influence indicated in Table 82-23 (Sphere Standards Overlay) and shall be created upon adoption of an amendment to this Development Code in compliance with Chapter 86.12 (Amendments). These standards apply only to the unincorporated portions of a city’s/town’s sphere of influence.
Table 82-23 Sphere Standards Overlays
| Name of City/ |
Zoning Prefix | Adoption Date of City/ |
Section Reference (Where sphere standards located in Development Code) |
|---|
Table 82-23 Sphere Standards Overlays
| Name of City/ |
Zoning Prefix | Adoption Date of City/ |
Section Reference (Where sphere standards located in Development Code) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelanto | AD | Not adopted | 82.22.030 |
| Apple Valley | AV | November 27, 2012 | 88.22.040 |
| Barstow | BW | Not adopted | 88.22.050 |
| Big Bear Lake | BB | Not adopted | 88.22.060 |
| Chino | CC | Not adopted | 88.22.070 |
| Colton | CL | Not adopted | 88.22.080 |
| Fontana | FT | May 8, 2007 | 88.22.090 |
| Hesperia | HP | Not adopted | 88.22.100 |
| Highland | HD | Not adopted | 88.22.110 |
| Loma Linda | LL | Not adopted | 88.22.120 |
| Montclair | MC | Not adopted | 88.22.130 |
| Needles | ND | Not adopted | 88.22.140 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | RC | Not adopted | 88.22.150 |
| Redlands | RD | Not adopted | 88.22.160 |
| Rialto | RT | Not adopted | 88.22.170 |
| San Bernardino | SB | Not adopted | 88.22.180 |
| Twentynine Palms | TP | Not adopted | 88.22.190 |
| Upland | UP | Not adopted | 88.22.200 |
| Victorville | VV | Not adopted | 88.22.210 |
| Yucaipa | YU | Not adopted | 88.22.220 |
(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4020, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4189, passed - -2012)
§ 82.22.030 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Adelanto.¶
§ 82.22.040 Development Standards within the Sphere of the Town of Apple Valley.¶
(a) General Provisions. The provisions contained in this section are only those provisions that are different from countywide provisions and unique to the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence.
(b) Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning Districts—Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements. As outlined in Table 82-4 of Chapter 82.03, except for the unique uses noted below:
Table 82-24 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning Districts within the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence
| LAND USE See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV/RC | AV/AG | AV/FW |
Table 82-24 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning Districts within the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence
| LAND USE See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV/RC | AV/AG | AV/FW | ||
| Agricultural, Resource & Open Space Uses | ||||
| Community garden | A | A | A | |
| Nursery (Wholesale) | M/C | M/C | M/C | |
| Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly |
| Desert botanical garden | MUP | MUP | — | |
| Historical landmarks and structures | A | A | A | |
| Zoos | CUP | CUP | — | |
| Services—General | Services—General | Services—General | Services—General | Services—General |
| Licensed Residential Care Facility with 7 or more persons | CUP | CUP | — | 84.23 |
| Unlicensed Residential Care Facility with 7 or more persons | CUP | CUP | — | 84.32 |
Key
| A | Allowed use (no planning permit required) | PD | Planned Development Permit required ( Chapter 85.10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted Use; Site Plan Permit required ( Chapter 85.08) | SUP | Special Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.14) |
| M/C | Minor Use Permit required; unless a Conditional Use Permit required in compliance with Section 85.06.050 (Projects That Do Not Qualify for a Minor Use Permit) | S | Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations (Division 4) |
| TSP | Temporary Special Events Permit required ( Chapter 85.16) | ||
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.06) | TUP | Temporary Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.15) |
| MUP | Minor Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.06) | – | Use not allowed |
(c) Residential Land Use Zoning Districts—Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements. As outlined in Table 82-7 of Chapter 82.04, except for the unique uses noted below:
Table 82-25
Table 82-25 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Residential Land Use Zoning Districts within the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence
| LAND USE See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions | AV/RL | AV/RS | Specific Use Regulations |
| Agricultural, Resource & Open Space Uses | |||
| Agricultural accessory structure (non-habitable)—1,000 sf. max. | A | A | |
| Agricultural accessory structure (non-habitable)—up to 10,000 sf max. on 5 ac. or less | A | — | |
| Agricultural accessory structure (non-habitable)—greater than 10,000 sf on 5 ac. or less | M/C | — | |
| Community garden | A | A | |
| Nursery (Wholesale) | M/C | — | |
| Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly |
| Historical landmarks and structures | A | A | |
| Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Fitness/ |
CUP | — |
Key
| A | Allowed use (no planning permit required) | PD | Planned Development Permit required ( Chapter 85.10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted Use; Site Plan Permit required ( Chapter 85.08) | SUP | Special Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.14) |
| M/C | Minor Use Permit required; unless a Conditional Use Permit required in compliance with Section 85.06.050 (Projects That Do Not Qualify for a Minor Use Permit) | S TSP | Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations (Division 4) Temporary Special Events Permit required ( Chapter 85.16) |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.06) | TUP | Temporary Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.15) |
| MUP | Minor Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.06) | - | Use not allowed |
(d) Commercial Land Use Zoning Districts—Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements. As outlined in Table 82-11 of Chapter 82.05, except for the unique uses noted below:
Table 82-26 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Land Use Zoning Districts within the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence
| LAND USE See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV/CR | AV/CN | AV/CG |
Table 82-26 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Land Use Zoning Districts within the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence
| LAND USE See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV/CR | AV/CN | AV/CG | ||
| Industry, Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesaling | ||||
| Storage—Personal storage (mini-storage) | M/C | — | CUP | |
| Storage—Recreational vehicles | CUP | — | CUP | |
| Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly |
| Historical landmarks and structures | A | A | A | |
| School—Specialized education/ |
M/C | M/C | M/C | |
| Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail |
| Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental | M/C | — | CUP | |
| Nurseries (Retail) | M/C | — | CUP | |
| Services—General | Services—General | Services—General | Services—General | Services—General |
| Crematorium | CUP | — | CUP | |
| Mortuary services | CUP | — | CUP | |
| Repair Services—non-automotive | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Licensed Residential Care Facility with 6 or fewer persons | — | — | — | |
| Licensed Residential Care Facility with 7 or more persons | — | — | — | |
| Unlicensed Residential Care Facility with 7 or more persons | — | — | — |
Key
| A | Allowed use (no planning permit required) | PD | Planned Development Permit required ( Chapter 85.10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted Use; Site Plan Permit required ( Chapter 85.08) | SUP | Special Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.14) |
| 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) | S | Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations (Division 4) |
| TSP | Temporary Special Events Permit required ( Chapter 85.16) | ||
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.06) | TUP | Temporary Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.15) |
| MUP | Minor Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.06) | – | Use not allowed |
(e) Industrial and Special Use Land Use Zoning Districts—Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements. As outlined in Table 82-17 of Chapter 82.06, except for the unique uses noted below:
Table 82-27 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Industrial and Special Purpose Land Use Zoning Districts within the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence
| LAND USE See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV/IC | AV/IR | AV/SD-PD |
Table 82-27 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Industrial and Special Purpose Land Use Zoning Districts within the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence
| LAND USE See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV/IC | AV/IR | AV/SD-PD | ||
| Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly |
| Historical landmarks and structures | A | A | A | |
| Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail |
| Building and landscape materials sales—Indoor | M/C | M/C | — | |
| Building and landscape materials sales—Outdoor | M/C | M/C | — | |
| Services—Business, Financial, Professional | ||||
| Office—Government | M/C | M/C | M/C | |
| Services—General | Services—General | Services—General | Services—General | Services—General |
| Lodging—Hotel or motel—20 or fewer guest rooms | CUP | CUP | M/C | |
| Lodging—Hotel or motel—More than 20 guest rooms | CUP | CUP | M/C | |
| Licensed Residential Care Facility with 6 or fewer persons | — | — | — | |
| Licensed Residential Care Facility with 7 or more persons | — | — | — | |
| Unlicensed Residential Care Facility with 2 or more person | — | — | — |
Key
| A | Allowed use (no planning permit required) | PD | Planned Development Permit required ( Chapter 85.10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted Use; Site Plan Permit required ( Chapter 85.08) | SUP | Special Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.14) |
| 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) | S | Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations (Division 4) |
| TSP | Temporary Special Events Permit required ( Chapter 85.16) | ||
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.06) | TUP | Temporary Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.15) |
| MUP | Minor Use Permit required ( Chapter 85.06) | – | Use not allowed |
(f) Single-Family Residential Dwellings. The exception to the ten-year standard outlined in § 84.21.030(i) (Certification tag or label required) shall not be allowed. Therefore, in the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence, a permit from the Building and Safety Division for the installation of a manufactured home not within an approved and properly licensed mobile home park shall not be issued, if more than ten years have elapsed between the date of manufacture and the date of the application for the issuance of the permit to install such manufactured home.
(Ord. 4189, passed - -2012)
§ 82.22.050 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Barstow.¶
§ 82.22.060 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Big Bear Lake.¶
§ 82.22.070 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Chino.¶
§ 82.22.080 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Colton.¶
§ 82.22.090 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Fontana.¶
Fontana Sphere of Influence: The density within the FT/RM (Fontana/Multiple Residential) Land Use Zoning District shall be up to 24 units per acre depending on the design of the project and the amenities provided. The density of 24 units per acre shall be allowed if the Total Amenity Points as outlined in § 84.16.070 (Common Amenities and Facilities) is 12 points or greater and all other required design standards of Chapter 84.16 (Multi-Family Residential Development Standards) are met.
(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4020, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4189, passed - -2012)
§ 82.22.100 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Hesperia.¶
§ 82.22.110 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Highland.¶
§ 82.22.120 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Loma Linda.¶
§ 82.22.130 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Montclair.¶
§ 82.22.140 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Needles.¶
§ 82.22.150 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.¶
§ 82.22.160 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Redlands.¶
§ 82.22.170 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Rialto.¶
§ 82.22.180 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of San Bernardino.¶
§ 82.22.190 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Twentynine Palms.¶
§ 82.22.200 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Upland.¶
§ 82.22.210 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Victorville.¶
§ 82.22.220 Development Standards within the Sphere of the City of Yucaipa.¶
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