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-4.1 Context-sensitive design in the Mountain/Desert regions

   We require new development to employ site and building design techniques and use building materials that reflect the natural mountain or desert environment and preserve scenic resources.

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Policies

1. Policy IU-5.3 Underground facilities

   We encourage new and relocated power and communication facilities to be located underground when feasible, particularly in the Mountain and Desert regions.

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Policies

1. Policy TM-2.5 Context-based features

   When making road improvements, we provide feasible, context-based transportation features such as:
   • Chain installation and inspection areas in the Mountain Region
   • Slow-vehicle turnouts on roadways with steep grades
   • Limited on-street parking areas to serve snow-plow or emergency services
   • Passing lanes in rural areas
   • Vista areas along scenic routes

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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-3.2 Residential clustering

   We allow residential development to cluster housing units in order to reduce the consumption of undeveloped land, maximize the amount of open space, preserve natural resources, conform to natural topography/grade, and/or reduce exposure of structures to natural hazards.

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2. Policy NR-3.4 Land exchange

   We coordinate with state and federal agencies to exchange publicly owned lands in order to provide additional areas for open space, recreation, and resource protection. We also request the right of first refusal on publicly owned lands made available for purchase to the public.

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Policy NR-4.3 Off-site signage

   We prohibit new off-site signage and encourage the removal of existing off-site signage along or within view of County Scenic Routes and State Scenic Highways.

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Related Materials

1. Policy Maps NR-3 Scenic Routes & Highways (PDF | WEB)

Policies

1. Policy RE-5.7

   Support renewable energy projects that are compatible with protection of the scenic and recreational assets that define San Bernardino County for its residents and make it a destination for tourists.

   • RE 5.7.1: Site RE generation facilities in a manner that will avoid, minimize or substantially mitigate adverse impacts to sensitive habitats, cultural resources, surrounding land uses, and scenic viewsheds
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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Improve the quality of our built environment to enhance community health, safety, neighborhood character, and the image of our business corridors.

   Action Statement A.8

   Create and maintain a healthy forest and forest fuels management program.

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT D - Become a destination renowned for culture, environment, health, and well-being for people of all ages and abilities.

   Action Statement D.1

   Establish a resource conservation program to designate open space resources, establish a dedicated funding source, and actively promote open space protection through land acquisition, conservation easements, mitigation monitoring, volunteer support, and other similar tools.

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   Action Statement D.2

   Promote family- and eco-friendly tourism that educates people about our natural surroundings, dark skies, and quiet nature.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Create affordable outdoor recreation activities that capitalize on the natural environment, attract visitors, and provide entertainment for residents while also reducing the associated impacts to the communities

   Action Statement C.5

   Encourage the establishment of ecotourism businesses.

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT D - Provide a thriving and vibrant local small business environment

   Action Statement D.2

   Establish a marketing plan that focuses on the natural environment and existing tourist attractions and amenities, such as Lake Gregory Regional Park.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Provide more community activities

   Action Statement C.3

   Partner with the BLM to showcase natural resources and wildlife in the area.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Improve public and equestrian safety within Muscoy

   Action Statement C.5

   Identify existing and potential horse and pedestrian trails with a community-sponsored wayfinding program.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Retain natural beauty of community.

   Action Statement C.5

   Research the designation of Lytle Creek Road as a State Scenic Highway.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Celebrate and maintain the rural character of Phelan Piñon Hills.

   Action Statement A.1

   Establish an educational program to educate community members on private-property lighting that is dark skies compliant.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT E - Grow the local economy in a manner consistent with the rural character of Homestead Valley

   Action Statement E.2

   Promote the seasonal wildflower blooms in and around Homestead Valley.*

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