Move your San Bernardino County Conditional Use Permit and zoning project forward with professional project management, zoning research, application preparation, and agency coordination.
Whether you’re evaluating a property, preparing a CUP application, or responding to planning comments, Strom Permit helps manage the entitlement process from initial due diligence through discretionary review.
A Conditional Use Permit in San Bernardino County may involve zoning research, development plans, environmental review, technical studies, public notification, and a hearing.
For unincorporated properties, the County regulates CUPs and Minor Use Permits under Development Code Chapter 85.06.
Standard CUPs generally require Planning Commission approval. Minor Use Permits generally receive Director-level review.
Incorporated cities, including Ontario, Fontana, Redlands, and San Bernardino, administer their own zoning and entitlement procedures.
Strom Permit coordinates application materials, consultants, agency comments, revisions, and hearing preparation.
Our focus is identifying planning concerns early and keeping the approval process organized.
A property may appear suitable for a restaurant, healthcare facility, warehouse, school, industrial operation, or another business while still requiring discretionary approval.
The applicable zoning regulations determine whether a use is permitted, conditionally allowed, or subject to another entitlement.
Strom Permit can review:
San Bernardino County provides an interactive digital zoning map and Countywide Policy Plan maps for researching unincorporated properties.
Early due diligence helps identify restrictions before significant money is committed to a lease, purchase, design, or improvements.
A CUP must demonstrate that the proposed use is suitable for its location and compatible with neighboring properties.
Under Section 85.06.040, required findings address site adequacy, access, neighboring uses, infrastructure, General Plan consistency, and public welfare.
Depending on the project, Strom Permit may evaluate parking, traffic, operating hours, noise, loading, setbacks, utilities, drainage, and nearby development.
Location can introduce additional requirements.
Projects in mountain communities may require review of slopes, wildfire hazards, access, and environmental resources.
Desert properties may involve habitat protection, water availability, military influence areas, or infrastructure limitations.
Properties in valley communities may require closer evaluation of traffic, drainage, and compatibility with nearby residential or industrial uses.
Understanding these considerations before detailed design begins can reduce unnecessary revisions.
A San Bernardino County CUP may involve property owners, architects, engineers, environmental consultants, Land Use Services staff, and hearing authorities.
Strom Permit coordinates application preparation, supporting plans, consultant communication, agency comments, environmental requirements, and hearing preparation.
The County processes planning applications through its EZ Online Permitting (EZOP) system.
County guidance recommends a Pre-Application Development Review before formal submission of a land use project application.
Depending on the proposal, applications may also require a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Variance, or Planned Development Permit.
We help monitor review stages, outstanding comments, requested revisions, and conditions of approval.
We manage CUP and Minor Use Permit projects from zoning research and feasibility assessment through application preparation, agency review, hearing coordination, and post-decision follow-up.
We review zoning classifications, permitted uses, Countywide Policy Plan requirements, Specific Plans, and development standards.
This helps identify the appropriate entitlement pathway before major expenses.
Before purchasing, leasing, or developing a property, we investigate zoning, previous approvals, entitlement history, and potential land use restrictions.
Early research helps identify concerns before financial commitments.
Existing zoning, building, land use, or operational violations can complicate an entitlement.
We help identify outstanding concerns, coordinate with appropriate professionals, and organize practical compliance steps.
Discretionary projects require consideration under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Depending on the proposal, an exemption may apply or environmental documentation and technical studies may be necessary.
We coordinate environmental consultants, agency comments, documentation, and project revisions.
San Bernardino County distinguishes between CUPs and Minor Use Permits under Chapter 85.06.
Conditional Use Permits: Require a Planning Commission public hearing.
Minor Use Permits: Generally require a public hearing before the Planning Director, unless referred to the Planning Commission or combined with an application requiring higher-level review.
Under Section 85.06.050, certain projects cannot qualify for a Minor Use Permit.
Examples include phased developments, projects requiring a Health Risk Assessment, and development on specified steep slopes.
Additional project size and use restrictions may also apply.
Identifying the correct permit type early helps establish the appropriate review process.
San Bernardino County’s Countywide Policy Plan guides land use and development decisions throughout unincorporated communities.
The County also maintains Community Action Guides addressing local priorities and community character.
These guides do not replace the County’s adopted land use policies or Development Code.
Properties in communities such as Bloomington, Muscoy, Lake Arrowhead, Joshua Tree, and Phelan may have different environmental, infrastructure, and development considerations.
Strom Permit helps evaluate location-specific requirements alongside zoning and existing entitlements.
Medical offices, clinics, treatment facilities, laboratories, healthcare centers, and related projects requiring land use approval.
Multi-family housing, residential care facilities, mixed-use developments, and residential projects involving discretionary planning approvals.
Restaurants, retail businesses, professional offices, automotive-related uses, and commercial operations requiring CUP or zoning review.
Hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, recreational facilities, and event businesses where traffic, noise, or operating hours may affect approval.
Manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, logistics operations, and industrial projects requiring discretionary review.
Churches, schools, childcare facilities, educational centers, training businesses, and institutional projects requiring zoning approval.
Already received comments from County Land Use Services or a city planning department?
Not sure whether your project requires a Conditional Use Permit, Minor Use Permit, Site Plan Permit, or Variance?
Considering a property but want to confirm its zoning before signing a lease or completing a purchase?
Strom Permit can review the proposed use, property information, and existing documents to identify practical next steps.
A San Bernardino County CUP involves more than submitting an application.
The process may require Development Code compliance, Countywide Policy Plan consistency, CEQA, technical studies, public hearings, and discretionary findings.
Mountain, desert, and valley properties may face significantly different site conditions.
Strom Permit serves as a coordination point between owners, architects, engineers, environmental consultants, and agency staff.
We prioritize early research, organized documentation, clear communication, and practical management of outstanding issues.
Understanding the property’s zoning, permit requirements, environmental conditions, and approval process early can help prevent costly project changes.
Whether you’re preparing a Conditional Use Permit in San Bernardino County, responding to agency comments, or approaching a public hearing, Strom Permit can help manage the entitlement process.
A Conditional Use Permit is a discretionary approval required for certain uses that need additional review before operating.
The County evaluates site suitability, land use compatibility, infrastructure, and potential community impacts.
Yes. Chapter 85.06 establishes separate Conditional Use Permit and Minor Use Permit procedures.
The applicable permit depends on zoning, project characteristics, and eligibility requirements.
For unincorporated properties, the Planning Commission generally decides CUP applications.
The Planning Director generally decides Minor Use Permits, subject to applicable exceptions.
Yes. Section 85.06.030 requires public hearings for both CUPs and Minor Use Permits.
The applicable hearing authority depends on the permit classification.
Section 85.06.040 requires findings addressing site adequacy, access, neighboring properties, General Plan consistency, infrastructure, and public welfare.
Additional findings apply to Minor Use Permits.
Yes. Section 85.06.050 excludes specified projects, including phased developments, certain larger projects, and proposals requiring a Health Risk Assessment.
Such projects must follow the CUP process.
Yes. The County provides digital zoning maps and Countywide Policy Plan resources.
Zoning information should be confirmed against the property’s jurisdiction and proposed use.
Yes. We can investigate zoning, CUP requirements, previous approvals, infrastructure considerations, and potential development restrictions before a major financial commitment.
