Zoning is local law that regulates various aspects of how land can be used. These regulations can include what type of land uses are allowed on a property, the intensity and density of development, limitations on the height, bulk and placement of structures, as well as other aspects of land use and development activity. County of San Bernardino regulates zoning for all unincorporated areas of the county. The official document that regulates zoning for all unincorporated areas of the county is the County of San Bernardino Development Code.
The County of San Bernardino is divided into 18 different land use zoning districts which include agricultural, resource management, residential, commercial, industrial and special purpose categories. A listing of the county’s land use zoning districts is included below. Additionally, the county contains 3 specific plans, and one area plan which supersede the county’s normal zoning classifications for area specific zoning and land use standards. Additional information on specific plans may be found here at: