Policies

1. Policy LU-6.4 Industrial amendments near schools and parks

   We approve Land Use Plan amendments for new industrial development only if they are at least one-half mile from an existing or planned public primary or secondary school or public park. We may waive this requirement for obsolete school or park sites or for industrial amendments submitted through a specific plan.

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Policies

1. Policy TM-5.6 Unincorporated truck routes

   We establish local truck routes in unincorporated areas to efficiently funnel truck traffic to freeways while minimizing impacts on residents. We establish routes where trucks are prohibited in unincorporated environmental justice focus areas and to avoid overlaps or conflicts with safe routes to schools.

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Goals

1. GOAL NR-1 AIR QUALITY

   Air quality that promotes health and wellness of residents in San Bernardino County through improvements in locally-generated emissions

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Policies

1. Policy NR-1.1 Land use

   We promote compact and transit-oriented development countywide and regulate the types and locations of development in unincorporated areas to minimize vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.

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2. Policy NR-1.2 Indoor air quality

   We promote the improvement of indoor air quality through the California Building and Energy Codes and through the provision of public health programs and services.

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3. Policy NR-1.3 Coordination on air pollution

   We collaborate with air quality management districts and other local agencies to monitor and reduce major pollutants affecting the county at the emission source.

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4. Policy NR-1.4 Military coordination on air quality

   We collaborate with the military to avoid or minimize impacts on military training and operations from air pollution and haze.

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5. Policy NR-1.5 Sensitive land uses

   We consider recommendations from the California Air Resources Board on the siting of new sensitive land uses and exposure to specific source categories.

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6. Policy NR-1.6 Fugitive dust emissions

   We coordinate with air quality management districts on requirements for dust control plans, revegetation, and soil compaction to prevent fugitive dust emissions.

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7. Policy NR-1.7 Greenhouse gas reduction targets

   We strive to meet the 2040 and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in accordance with state law.

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8. Policy NR-1.8 Construction and operations

   We invest in County facilities and fleet vehicles to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. We encourage County contractors and other builders and developers to use low-emission construction vehicles and equipment to improve air quality and reduce emissions.

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9. Policy NR-1.9 Building design and upgrades

   We use the CALGreen Code to meet energy efficiency standards for new buildings and encourage the upgrading of existing buildings to incorporate design elements, building materials, and fixtures that improve environmental sustainability and reduce emissions.

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Related Materials

1. Policy Maps NR-1 Air Districts & Basins (PDF | WEB)

Policies

1. Policy RE-1.1

   Continue implementing the energy conservation and efficiency measures identified in the County of San Bernardino Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan.

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Policies

1. Policy HW-3.1 Healthy environments

   We collaborate with other public agencies, not-for-profit organizations, community groups, and private developers to improve the physical and built environment in which people live. We do so by improving such things as walkability, bicycle infrastructure, transit facilities, universal design, safe routes to school, indoor and outdoor air quality, gardens, green space and open space, and access to parks and recreation amenities.

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Goals

1. Goal HZ-3 Environmental Justice

   For unincorporated environmental justice focus areas, equitable levels of protection from environmental and health hazards; expanded opportunities for physical activity and meaningful civic engagement; and access to healthy food, public facilities, safe and sanitary housing.

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Policies

1. Policy HZ-3.2 Studying and monitoring

   We coordinate with state and regional regulatory entities to monitor pollution exposure, publicize pollution data, and identify solutions in unincorporated environmental justice focus areas. We work with state and regional regulatory entities to pursue grant funding to study cumulative health risks affecting such areas.

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2. Policy HZ-3.3 Community Emissions Reduction Plans

   We assist the air quality management districts in establishing community emissions reduction plans for unincorporated environmental justice focus areas and implement, as feasible, those parts of the plans, that are within the jurisdiction and authority of the County, with particular emphasis in addressing the types of pollution identified in the Hazard Element tables.

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3. Policy HZ-3.8 Indoor Air Quality

   We educate and raise awareness in unincorporated environmental justice focus areas about indoor air quality, and we pursue grant funding to address asthma and other respiratory illnesses.

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4. Policy HZ-3.11 Public Health

   We utilize County Department of Public Health experience, expertise, and staffing resources to expand and improve outreach, community engagement, analysis, and implementation efforts in unincorporated environmental justice focus areas, with particular emphasis in addressing the types of health concerns identified in the Hazard Element tables.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT F - Reduce incidence of health issues related to air quality by providing or expanding targeted programs—such as expansion of the breath-mobile, in-home health consultations, and air filters for sensitive receptors.

   Action Statement F.1

   6.1 Municipal Advisory Council assesses health conditions in Bloomington (with support of Department of Public Health and South Coast Air Quality Management District)

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   Action Statement F.2

   6.2 Municipal Advisory Council conducts an air quality community workshop

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