This page provides links to documents, maps, and other materials that will or can be used for reference throughout the Countywide Plan. The Library also contains links to County, regional, and federal plans that may inform the Countywide Plan project. The list will be updated and added to from time to time.
2020 Adopted/Final Documents
2020 County Policy Plan
Click here to access the 2020 adopted Final County Policy Plan.
2020 County Business Plan
- Governance Element
- Implementation Plan
- Tracking and Feedback System (link coming in 2021)
2020 Environmental Documents
Final EIR
The Final EIR contains copies of the public comments, the County’s responses, and a description of the corrections/changes to the Draft EIR. To facilitate review of the Final EIR, each chapter and appendix is listed individually below to minimize file size. Please note that some files are still fairly large and will require some time to download.
1. Introduction (also includes the comment summary table from Section 2)
2A. Response to Comments – Agencies
2B-1. Response to Comments – Organizations (Letters O1-O3)
2B-2. Response to Comments – Organizations (Letters O4-O8)
2C. Response to Comments – Individuals
3. Revisions to the Draft PEIR
Appendix A – Friant Ranch Ruling
Appendix C – Health Risk Assessment
Appendix D – Environmental Justice Report
Appendix E – Coalition Letter (Full)
Appendix F – Moelleken Letter (Full)
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
CEQA requires that when making findings regarding significant impacts, the County adopt a reporting or monitoring program for changes made to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment.Click here to access the MMRP.
Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations (FOF/SOC)
CEQA requires the County to adopt Findings of Facts and a Statement of Overriding Considerations when it chooses to approve a project that may result in significant and unavoidable impacts.Click here to access the FOF/SOC
Notice of Determination (NOD)
Following project approval, the County must file a NOD with the State Clearinghouse that (in a one-page checklist form) describes the project, states the type of environmental determination made, and identifies whether the project will have environmental impacts (and if so indicates the presence of mitigation measures, a mitigation reporting or monitoring program, and a statement of overriding considerations).Click here to access the NOD
2020 Public Hearing Draft Documents
2020 County Policy Plan
Click here to access the 2020 Draft Policy Plan, excluding maps.
Click on the links below to access the 2020 Draft Policy Plan Maps (PDF and web map links).
Land Use Element
Click Here to download the July 2020 PDF Land Use Element policy maps listed aboveLU-1 Land Use Map | web mapLU-1A | Valley Region
LU-1B | Mountain Region
LU-1C | North Desert Region, Victor Valley, & Barstow
LU-1D | North Desert Region, Trona, Baker, & Needles
LU-1E | East Desert RegionInfrastructure & Utilities Element
Click Here to download the July 2020 PDF Infrastructure & Utilities Element policy maps listed aboveTransportation & Mobility Element
Click Here to download the July 2020 PDF Transportation & Mobility Element policy maps listed aboveTM-1 Roadway Network | web mapTM-1A | Valley Region
TM-1B | Mountain Region
TM-1C | North Desert Region, Victor Valley, & Barstow
TM-1D | North Desert Region, Trona, Baker, & Needles
TM-1E | East Desert RegionNatural Resources Element
Click Here to download the July 2020 PDF Natural Resources Element policy maps listed aboveHazards Element
Click Here to download the July 2020 PDF Hazards Element policy maps listed aboveHZ-1 Earthquake Fault Zones | web map
HZ-2 Liquefaction and Landslide Hazards | web map
HZ-3 Dam and Basin Hazards | web map
HZ-4 Flood Hazards | web map
HZ-5 Fire Hazard Severity Zones | web map
HZ-6 Fire Responsibility Areas | web map
HZ-7(A-C) Existing Noise Contours | web map (long load time)HZ-7A | Valley & Mountains
HZ-7B | North Desert Region, Victor Valley & Barstow
HZ-7C | East Desert RegionHZ-8(A-C) Future Noise Contours | web map (long load time)HZ-8A | Valley & Mountains
HZ-8B | North Desert Region, Victor Valley & Barstow
HZ-8C | East Desert RegionHZ-9 Airport Safety and Planning | web map
HZ-10 Environmental Justice and Legacy Communities | web map
HZ-11 Wind Erosion Potential | web mapPersonal & Property Protection Element
Click Here to download the July 2020 PDF Personal & Property Protection Element policy maps listed abovePP-1(A-C) Critical Facilities | web mapPP-1A | Transportation
PP-1B | Public
PP-1C | UtilityEconomic Development Element (web maps updated July 2020)
Click Here to download the July 2020 PDF Economic Development Element policy maps listed aboveED-1 Commercial, Employment, and Industrial Redevelopment Focus Areas | web mapHealth & Wellness Element
Click Here to download the July 2020 PDF Health & Wellness Element policy maps listed above
2020 County Business Plan
- Governance Element
- Implementation Plan
- Tracking and Feedback System (link coming soon)
2020 Environmental Documents
Final EIR
The Final EIR contains copies of the public comments, the County’s responses, and a description of the corrections/changes to the Draft EIR. To facilitate review of the Final EIR, each chapter and appendix is listed individually below to minimize file size. Please note that some files are still fairly large and will require some time to download.
1. Introduction (also includes the comment summary table from Section 2)
2A. Response to Comments – Agencies
2B-1. Response to Comments – Organizations (Letters O1-O3)
2B-2. Response to Comments – Organizations (Letters O4-O8)
2C. Response to Comments – Individuals
3. Revisions to the Draft PEIR
Appendix A – Friant Ranch Ruling
Appendix C – Health Risk Assessment
Appendix D – Environmental Justice Report
Appendix E – Coalition Letter (Full)
Appendix F – Moelleken Letter (Full)
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
CEQA requires that when making findings regarding significant impacts, the County adopt a reporting or monitoring program for changes made to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment.
Click here to access the MMRP.
Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations (FOF/SOC)
CEQA requires the County to adopt Findings of Facts and a Statement of Overriding Considerations when it chooses to approve a project that may result in significant and unavoidable impacts.
Click here to access the FOF/SOC
Notice of Determination (NOD)
Pending decision by Board of Supervisors
2020 Community Action Guides
In 2020, updates were made to four Community Action Guides: Mountain Communities, Lucerne Valley, Newberry Springs, and Pioneertown (the rest of the Community Action Guides remain unchanged since 2019).
Updating the County's Community Plans
Valley Region
Bloomington 2019 Community Action Guide
Devore 2019 Community Action Guide
Mentone 2019 Community Action Guide
Muscoy 2019 Community Action Guide
San Antonio Heights 2019 Community Action Guide
Mountain Region
Angelus Oaks 2019 Community Action Guide
Bear Valley 2019 Communities Action Guide
Crest Forest 2019 Communities Action Guide
Hilltop 2019 Communities Action Guide
Lake Arrowhead 2019 Communities Action Guide
Lytle Creek 2019 Community Action Guide
Mt. Baldy 2019 Community Action Guide
Mountain Communities 2020 Community Action Guide
Oak Glen 2019 Community Action Guide
Wrightwood 2019 Community Action Guide
Desert Region
Baker 2019 Community Action Guide
Daggett 2019 Community Action Guide
East Desert 2019 Communities Action Guide
El Mirage 2019 Community Action Guide
Helendale 2019 Community Action Guide
High Desert 2019 Community Action Guide
Homestead Valley 2019 Community Action Guide
Joshua Tree 2019 Community Action Guide
Lucerne Valley 2020 Community Action Guide
Morongo Valley 2019 Community Action Guide
Newberry Springs 2020 Community Action Guide
North Desert 2019 Community Action Guide
Oak Hills 2019 Community Action Guide
Oro Grande 2019 Community Action Guide
Phelan-Piñon Hills 2019 Community Action Guide
Pioneertown 2020 Community Action Guide
Route 66 2019 Communities Community Action Guide
Trona 2019 Community Action Guide
2019 Draft Documents
2019 County Policy Plan
Click here to access the 2019 Draft Policy Plan, excluding maps.
In 2019, updates were made to the Natural Resources Element and Hazard Element policy maps (the rest remain unchanged since 2018).
Land Use Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Infrastructure & Utilities Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Transportation & Mobility Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Natural Resources Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Hazards Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Personal & Property Protection Element Policy Maps (PDF)
2019 Draft Environmental Impact Report
Draft EIR (Released June 17, 2019)
Chapter 3) Project Description
Chapter 4) Environmental Setting
Chapter 5) Environmental Analysis (each topic listed below)
5.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
5.8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
5.9 Hydrology and Water Quality
5.16 Transportation and Traffic
5.17 Tribal Cultural Resources
5.18 Utilities and Service Systems
Chapter 6) Significant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts
Chapter 7) Alternatives to the Proposed Project
Chapter 8) Impacts Found Not to Be Significant
Chapter 9) Other CEQA Considerations
Chapter 10) Organizations and Persons Consulted
Chapter 11) Qualifications of Persons Preparing EIR
DRAFT EIR APPENDICES
A) Notice of Preparation (NOP), NOP Comments, and Scoping Meeting Attendance Sheets
B) Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Data
C) Community and Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory
D1) Biological Resources Existing Conditions (Report)
D2) Biological Resources Existing Conditions (Appendices)E) Cultural Resources Technical Report
F) Paleontological Resources Technical Report
G1) Safety Background (Report)
G2) Safety Background (Figures)H) Water, Wastewater, and Hydrology Existing Conditions
K) Responses Received from Service Providers
L1) Transportation Impact Analysis (Report)
L2) Transportation Impact Analysis (Appendices- Part 1)
L3) Transportation Impact Analysis (Appendices- Part 2)
L4) Transportation Impact Analysis (Appendices- Part 3)
L5) Transportation Impact Analysis (Appendices- Part 4)M) Responses Received from Native American Tribal Representatives
2019 Community Action Guides
Updating the County's Community Plans
Bloomington Community Action Guide
Devore 2019 Community Action Guide
Mentone 2019 Community Action Guide
Muscoy 2019 Community Action Guide
San Antonio Heights 2019 Community Action Guide
Bear Valley 2019 Communities Action Guide
Crest Forest 2019 Communities Action Guide
Hilltop 2019 Communities Action Guide
Lake Arrowhead 2019 Communities Action Guide
Oak Glen 2019 Community Action Guide
Wrightwood 2019 Community Action Guide
Angelus Oaks 2019 Community Action Guide
Lytle Creek 2019 Community Action Guide
Mt. Baldy 2019 Community Action Guide
Mountain Communities 2019 Community Action Guide
Helendale 2019 Community Action Guide
Joshua Tree 2019 Community Action Guide
Lucerne 2019 Community Action Guide
Phelan-Piñon Hills 2019 Community Action Guide
Baker 2019 Community Action Guide
Homestead Valley 2019 Community Action Guide
Morongo Valley 2019 Community Action Guide
Oak Hills 2019 Community Action Guide
Daggett 2019 Community Action Guide
El Mirage 2019 Community Action Guide
Newberry Springs 2019 Community Action Guide
Oro Grande 2019 Community Action Guide
Pioneertown 2019 Community Action Guide
Yermo 2019 Community Action Guide
East Desert 2019 Communities Action Guide
High Desert 2019 Community Action Guide
2018 Draft Documents
2018 County Policy Plan
Click here to access the 2018 Draft County Policy Plan, excluding maps.
Click on the links below to access the 2018 Draft Policy Plan Maps (PDF and web map links).
Land Use Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Infrastructure & Utilities Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Transportation & Mobility Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Natural Resources Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Hazards Element Policy Maps (PDF)
Personal & Property Protection Element Policy Maps (PDF)
2018 Community Action Guides
Updating the County's Community Plans
Bloomington 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Mentone 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Muscoy 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
San Antonio Heights 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Bear Valley 2018 Draft Communities Action Guide
Crest Forest 2018 Draft Communities Action Guide
Hilltop 2018 Draft Communities Action Guide
Lake Arrowhead 2018 Draft Communities Action Guide
Oak Glen 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Wrightwood 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Angelus Oaks 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Lytle Creek 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Mt. Baldy 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Helendale 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Joshua Tree 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Lucerne Valley 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Phelan/Pinon Hills 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Baker 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Homestead Valley 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Morongo Valley 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Oak Hills 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Daggett 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
El Mirage 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Newberry Springs 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Oro Grande 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Pioneertown 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
Yermo 2018 Draft Community Action Guide
2018 Open House
2017 Draft Documents
2017 Community Action Guides
Updating the County's Community Plans
Bloomington 2017 Public Review Draft
Mentone 2017 Public Review Draft
Muscoy 2017 Public Review Draft
San Antonio Heights 2017 Public Review Draft
Bear Valley 2017 Public Review Draft
Crest Forest 2017 Public Review Draft
Hilltop 2017 Public Review Draft
Lake Arrowhead 2017 Public Review Draft
Oak Glen 2017 Public Review Draft
Wrightwood 2017 Public Review Draft
Angelus Oaks 2017 Public Review Draft
Lytle Creek 2017 Public Review Draft
Mt. Baldy 2017 Public Review Draft
Helendale 2017 Public Review Draft
Joshua Tree 2017 Public Review Draft
Lucern Valley 2017 Public Review Draft
Phelan/Pinon Hills 2017 Public Review Draft
Baker 2017 Public Review Draft
Homestead Valley 2017 Public Review Draft
Morongo Valley 2017 Public Review Draft
Oak Hills 2017 Public Review Draft
Daggett 2017 Public Review Draft
El Mirage 2017 Public Review Draft
Newberry Springs 2017 Public Review Draft
Oro Grande 2017 Public Review Draft
2017 Open House
Presentation and Handouts
Policy Issues
Potential Land Use Changes
Unincorporated County Land Use
Oct 2017 Proposed Land Use Map
Oct 2017 Growth ForecastValley Land Use
Bloomington
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use Changes
Oct 2017 Potential Overlay Zoning MapsMentone
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use ChangesMuscoy
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use ChangesMountains Land Use
Bear Valley Communities
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use Changes
Oct 2017 Potential Overlay Zoning MapsCrest Forest Communities
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use Changes
Oct 2017 Potential Overlay Zoning MapsHilltop Communities
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use Changes
Oct 2017 Potential Overlay Zoning MapsLake Arrowhead Communities
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use Changes
Oct 2017 Potential Overlay Zoning MapsOak Glen
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use ChangesDesert Land Use
Apple Valley Sphere of Influence
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use ChangesHelendale
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use Changes
Oct 2017 Potential Overlay Zoning MapsJoshua Tree
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use Changes
Oct 2017 Potential Overlay Zoning MapsLucerne Valley
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use ChangesPhelan/Pinon Hills
Oct 2017 Potential Land Use ChangesNewsletters
Other Related County Plans and Documents
Countywide Vision
Click here to access the Countywide Vision
Countywide Plan Background Reports
Biological Resources – Existing Conditions
Biological Resources – Key Points
Supplemental Summary Tables for the Draft Biological Constraints Layer
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
Countywide Plan Preliminary Issues Matrix
Safety – Background Report Figures
Transportation – Existing Conditions
Transportation – SB 743 Implementation Thresholds – Alternative Threshold Guidance
2016-17 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Click here to access the 2016-17 Hazard Mitigation Plan (FEMA approved 2017)
County Maps and Budget Information
Community Indicators Reports (2012-2019 annual report links below)
2017 Local Agency Management Program for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Click here to access the 2017 Local Agency Management Program for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.
2015-2020 Consolidated Plan and 2015 Annual Action Plan
Click here to access the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan and 2015 Annual Action Plan.
2015-2020 Community Vital Signs Community Transformation
Click here to access the 2015-2020 Community Vital Signs Community Transformation Plan
2013 Community Vital Signs Data Report
Click here to access 2013 Community Vital Signs Data Report
2011 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan
2007 Countywide General Plan
2007 General Plan Environmental Impact Report and Appendices (partial, 33 MB); Appendices E through K are General Plan Background Reports (see links below)
2007 General Plan Background Reports
- 0 Introduction
- 1 Land Use
- 2 Circulation and Infrastructure
- 3 Housing
- 4 Noise | Figures
- 5 Open Space
- 6 Conservation
- 7 Safety | Figures | Appendices
- 8 Economic Development
(Each link above is a .zip file that includes the background report, figures and appendices, unless otherwise noted)
2007/13 Community Plans (adopted as part of the 2007 General Plan)
2013-2021 Housing Element (adopted 2014)
Renewable Energy and Conservation Element (adopted Aug 2017, amended Feb 2019)
Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans
Click here to access the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans
Statutes and Legislation
CEQA Statutes and Guidelines
Recent Legislation
Senate Bill 743 (Alternative Vehicle Metrics)
Assembly Bill 52 (Tribal Resources in CEQA)
Senate Bill 379 (Climate Adaptation and Resiliency)
Senate Bill 1000 (Environmental Justice)
Regional Plans and Studies
Click the arrow next to each regional planning agency to view regional plans
San Bernardino County
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and OmniTrans
SBTA Transportation Studies:
- Countywide Transit Efficiency Study (2010)
- Metrolink San Bernardino Line Improvement Strategic Study (2014)
- Advanced Regional Rail Integrated Vision East (ARRIVE) Study (2014)
- Hybrid Rail Study (2018)
- Morongo Basin Area Transportation Study (2014)
- Mountain Area Transportation Study (2016)
Omnitrans Transit Plans, Reports, & Guidelines
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (revised 2018)
Community Transportation Plans:
- Big Bear Valley Pedestrian, Bicycle and Equestrian Master Plan (2014)
- Rim of the World Active Transportation Plan (2018)
- Morongo Basin Active Transportation Plan (2019)
The Wildlands Conservancy and Bureau of Land Management
Morongo Basin Open Space Group
Federal Plans
Click the arrow next to each federal agency to view regional plans
US Department of Interior, Department of Land Management
US Department of Interior, National Parks Service
US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service