Goals

1. Goal LU-4 Community Design

   Preservation and enhancement of unique community identities and their relationship with the natural environment

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Policies

1. Policy LU-4.5 Community identity

   We require that new development be consistent with and reinforce the physical and historical character and identity of our unincorporated communities, as described in Table LU-3 and in the values section of Community Action Guides. In addition, we consider the aspirations section of Community Action Guides in our review of new development.

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2. Policy LU-4.10 Entry monumentation, signage, and public art

   We encourage the installation of durable signage, entry monumentation, and/or works of public art in commercial areas of unincorporated Community Planning Areas as a means of reinforcing a community’s character, culture, heritage, or other unique features.

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Goals

1. Goal NR-4 Scenic Resources

   Scenic resources that highlight the natural environment and reinforce the identity of local communities and the county

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Policies

1. Policy NR-4.1 Preservation of scenic resources

   We consider the location and scale of development to preserve regionally significant scenic vistas and natural features, including prominent hillsides, ridgelines, dominant landforms, and reservoirs.

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2. Policy NR-4.2 Coordination with agencies

   We coordinate with adjacent federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to protect scenic resources that extend beyond the County’s land use authority and are important to countywide residents, businesses, and tourists.

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Policies

1. Policy RE-4.1

   Apply standards to the design, siting, and operation of all renewable energy facilities that protect the environment, including sensitive biological resources, air quality, water supply and quality, cultural, archaeological, paleontological and scenic resources.

   • RE 4 .1.1: Consult with Native American tribes in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of cultural resources and in the preparation and implementation of measures required to identify, evaluate, protect, and manage cultural resources.
   • RE 4.1.2: RE development applications shall be subject to thorough environmental review, including consideration of water consumption, before being permitted.
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2. Policy RE-5.6

   Consult Native American tribes early in the site selection process, with joint evaluation of a Phase 1 Cultural Resources Analysis prior to approval of a site for utility-oriented RE generation.

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Goals

1. Goal CR-1 Tribal Cultural Resources

   Tribal cultural resources that are preserved and celebrated out of respect for Native American beliefs and traditions

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Policies

1. Policy CR-1.1 Tribal notification and coordination

   We notify and coordinate with tribal representatives in accordance with state and federal laws to strengthen our working relationship with area tribes, avoid inadvertent discoveries of Native American archaeological sites and burials, assist with the treatment and disposition of inadvertent discoveries, and explore options of avoidance of cultural resources early in the planning process.

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2. Policy CR-1.2 Tribal planning

   We will collaborate with local tribes on countywide planning efforts and, as permitted or required, planning efforts initiated by local tribes.

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3. Policy CR-1.3 Mitigation and avoidance

   We consult with local tribes to establish appropriate project-specific mitigation measures and resource-specific treatment of potential cultural resources. We require project applicants to design projects to avoid known tribal cultural resources, whenever possible. If avoidance is not possible, we require appropriate mitigation to minimize project impacts on tribal cultural resources.

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4. Policy CR-1.4 Resource monitoring

   We encourage active participation by local tribes as monitors in surveys, testing, excavation, and grading phases of development projects with potential impacts on tribal resources.

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5. Policy CR-2.4 Partnerships

   We encourage partnerships to champion and financially support the preservation and restoration of historic sites, structures, and districts.

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6. Policy CR-2.5 Public awareness and education

   We increase public awareness and conduct education efforts about the unique historic, natural, tribal, and cultural resources in San Bernardino County through the County Museum and in collaboration with other entities.

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Policies

1. Policy HW-3.4 Public museums

   We operate County museums to preserve and depict the history, culture, and natural science of San Bernardino County. We invest in facilities and technology and collaborate with other institutions, organizations, and businesses in order to increase public exposure to museum holdings.

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