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Chapter 19.56 — INTERPRETATIONS

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

Section Page 19.56.010 Purpose ........................................................................................................... IV-19.56-1 19.56.020 Procedure ....................................................................................................... IV-19.56-1

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19.56.010 PURPOSE

These procedures ensure the consistent interpretation and application of the provisions of this Development Code and the General Plan.

19.56.020 PROCEDURE

The Director has the authority to make Development Code and the Commission has the authority to make General Plan interpretations. A written appeal of any interpretation of the provisions of this Development Code may be filed, together with all required fees, with the Department pursuant to Chapter 19.52. The appeal shall specifically state the Development Code or General Plan provision(s) in question, and provide any information to assist in the review of the appeal. The decision of the Director may be appealed to the Commission. The decision of the Commission may be appealed to the Council. ( MC 789 6/3/91)

IV-19.56-1

Oct. 2019

INTERPRETATIONS – 19.56

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IV-19.56-2

Oct. 2019

MINOR EXCEPTIONS – 19.58

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Contents — San Bernardino Zoning Code
San Bernardino Zoning Code
  1. Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 19.02 — BASIC PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 19.04 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  4. Chapter 19.06 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
  5. Chapter 19.08 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
  6. Chapter 19.10 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
  7. Chapter 19.10 — E ES (EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY) ZONE (MC 1636…
  8. Chapter 19.11 — TCC (TRICITY CORPORATE CENTRE OVERLAY) ZONE
  9. Chapter 19.12 — A (AIRPORT OVERLAY) DISTRICTS
  10. Chapter 19.12 — A A (AIRPORT) ZONE
  11. Chapter 19.13 — CCS (CENTRAL CITY SOUTH) ZONES
  12. Chapter 19.14 — FC (FREEWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY) ZONE
  13. Chapter 19.15 — FF (FOOTHILL FIRE ZONES OVERLAY) ZONE
  14. Chapter 19.16 — FP (FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY) ZONE
  15. Chapter 19.17
  16. Chapter 19.18 — HP (HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY) ZONE
  17. Chapter 19.19 — MS (MAIN STREET OVERLAY) ZONE
  18. Chapter 19.19 — A TOD (TRANSIT OVERLAY DISTRICT) ZONE
  19. Chapter 19.19 — B AR (ADAPTIVE REUSE OVERLAY) DISTRICT (MC 147…
  20. Chapter 19.20 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  21. Chapter 19.22 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  22. Chapter 19.24 — OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS
  23. Chapter 19.26 — OFF-STREET LOADING STANDARDS
  24. Chapter 19.28 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
  25. Chapter 19.30 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  26. Chapter 19.31 — ADMINISTRATION
  27. Chapter 19.32 — APPLICATIONS AND FEES
  28. Chapter 19.34 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
  29. Chapter 19.36 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MINOR USE PERMITS
  30. Chapter 19.38 — DESIGN REVIEW
  31. Chapter 19.40 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  32. Chapter 19.42 — DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS
  33. Chapter 19.44
  34. Chapter 19.46 — ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS
  35. Chapter 19.48 — FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS
  36. Chapter 19.50 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
  37. Chapter 19.52 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
  38. Chapter 19.54 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
  39. Chapter 19.56 — INTERPRETATIONS
  40. Chapter 19.58 — MINOR EXCEPTIONS
  41. Chapter 19.60 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
  42. Chapter 19.62 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
  43. Chapter 19.63 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  44. Chapter 19.64 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  45. Chapter 19.66 — SUBDIVISION MAPS
  46. Chapter 19.68
  47. Chapter 19.70 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  48. Chapter 19.72 — VARIANCES
  49. Chapter 19.74 — ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS

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