Move your San Bernardino Conditional Use Permit project forward with professional project management, zoning research, application preparation, and City coordination.
Whether you’re evaluating a commercial property, planning development, or responding to Planning Division comments, Strom Permit helps manage the entitlement process from initial due diligence through discretionary review.
A Conditional Use Permit in San Bernardino may involve zoning research, site plans, environmental review, technical studies, public notification, and a discretionary hearing.
San Bernardino regulates CUPs and Minor Use Permits under Municipal Development Code Chapter 19.36.
Standard CUPs generally require Planning Commission approval. Qualifying Minor Use Permits are considered by the Development/Environmental Review Committee.
Strom Permit coordinates application documents, consultants, City comments, revisions, and hearing preparation.
Our focus is identifying planning concerns early and keeping the entitlement process organized.
A San Bernardino property may appear suitable for a warehouse, medical facility, restaurant, school, retail business, or industrial operation while still requiring discretionary approval.
The City’s Title 19 Development Code determines which uses are permitted, conditionally allowed, or subject to additional requirements.
Strom Permit can review:
Early due diligence helps identify restrictions before substantial money is committed to a lease, purchase, architectural design, or improvements.
A San Bernardino CUP must demonstrate that the proposed use is appropriate for its location and compatible with surrounding development.
Under Section 19.36.050, approval findings address zoning compliance, General Plan consistency, environmental impacts, site suitability, public access, and adequate utilities.
Depending on the project, Strom Permit may evaluate:
San Bernardino includes commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use districts with distinct development requirements.
Properties within Airport, Foothill Fire, Flood Plain, Historic Preservation, or Transit Overlay Districts may require additional review.
Understanding these requirements before detailed design begins can reduce avoidable revisions.
A San Bernardino CUP may involve property owners, architects, engineers, environmental consultants, Planning Division staff, and the Planning Commission.
Strom Permit coordinates application preparation, supporting plans, consultant communication, City comments, environmental requirements, and hearing preparation.
The City’s Planning Permit Application covers CUPs, Minor Use Permits, Design Review, General Plan Amendments, Variances, and related entitlements.
Depending on the project, submittals may require:
Under Section 19.36.030, standard CUP applications undergo committee review before Planning Commission consideration.
We help track application completeness, outstanding comments, revisions, and conditions of approval.
We manage CUP and qualifying Minor Use Permit applications from zoning research through application preparation, City review, public hearings, and post-decision follow-up.
We review zoning classifications, permitted uses, General Plan policies, Specific Plans, overlay districts, and development standards. This helps establish the appropriate entitlement pathway before major expenses.
Before purchasing, leasing, or developing a San Bernardino property, we investigate zoning, previous approvals, existing entitlements, 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.
A discretionary San Bernardino project requires 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, City comments, supporting documents, and project revisions.
San Bernardino distinguishes between CUPs and Minor Use Permits (MUPs) under Chapter 19.36.
Conditional Use Permit: Generally requires Planning Commission approval following committee review and a public hearing.
Minor Use Permit: May apply when all three requirements are satisfied:
Social service centers and religious facilities require standard CUP review rather than the Minor Use Permit process.
Both permit types require hearings under Section 19.36.040.
Identifying the correct permit early helps establish the appropriate application and review process.
Under Chapter 19.52, San Bernardino requires public notification before discretionary hearings.
Hearing notices generally must be provided at least 10 days in advance.
Mailed notification covers property owners and residential or business tenants within 1,000 feet of the project.
The Planning Commission evaluates required CUP findings and may impose conditions involving operating hours, noise, parking, security, landscaping, and neighborhood compatibility.
Planning Commission decisions may be appealed to the City Council within 15 days.
San Bernardino has location-specific regulations that can affect development proposals.
Downtown and Transit Areas: The Transit Overlay District and Adaptive Reuse Overlay may introduce additional land use and design requirements.
San Bernardino International Airport: Properties within applicable airport districts may require compatibility review involving aviation safety, noise, and building characteristics.
Foothill and Hillside Areas: Development may require review of wildfire exposure, slopes, access, and drainage.
The City also released a Draft 2050 General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan in 2026. Applicants should verify which regulations have been adopted before preparing applications.
Strom Permit helps evaluate applicable overlays, planning policies, and development standards alongside the CUP.
Already received comments from San Bernardino Planning?
Not sure whether your project requires a Conditional Use Permit, Minor Use Permit, Design Review, or another entitlement?
Considering commercial or industrial property but want to verify its zoning before signing a lease or purchasing?
Strom Permit can review the proposed use, property information, and existing documentation to identify practical next steps.
Medical offices, clinics, hospitals, laboratories, treatment facilities, and healthcare projects requiring discretionary land use review.
Multi-family housing, residential care facilities, mixed-use developments, and residential projects involving 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 businesses where parking, noise, or operating hours may affect approval.
Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, logistics operations, distribution centers, and industrial developments requiring discretionary review.
Churches, schools, childcare facilities, educational centers, training businesses, and institutional projects requiring zoning approval.
A San Bernardino CUP involves more than submitting an application.
The process may require compliance with Chapter 19.36, General Plan policies, zoning overlays, CEQA, public notification, and Planning Commission findings.
Some developments also require Design Review or additional land use approvals.
Properties near the airport, Downtown, or foothill areas may face location-specific restrictions.
Strom Permit coordinates property owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and City staff.
We prioritize early research, organized documentation, clear communication, and practical management of outstanding issues.
Understanding the property’s zoning, CUP requirements, environmental considerations, and review authority early can help prevent costly project changes.
Whether you’re preparing a Conditional Use Permit in San Bernardino, responding to City comments, or approaching a Planning Commission hearing, Strom Permit can help manage the entitlement process.
A Conditional Use Permit in San Bernardino is a discretionary approval required for certain uses needing additional review.
The City evaluates zoning compliance, site suitability, environmental impacts, and neighborhood compatibility.
The Planning Commission generally decides standard CUP applications.
Qualifying Minor Use Permits are reviewed by the Development/Environmental Review Committee.
Yes. Under Section 19.36.040, CUP and Minor Use Permit applications require hearings.
Notification follows Chapter 19.52.
Hearing notices generally cover owners and tenants within 1,000 feet of the property.
Notices must ordinarily be provided at least 10 days before the hearing.
Section 19.36.050 requires findings concerning zoning compliance, General Plan consistency, CEQA, environmental impacts, neighborhood compatibility, site suitability, and adequate services.
Possibly. The use must occupy less than 10,000 square feet within a previously approved structure and qualify for a CEQA exemption.
Social service centers and religious facilities require standard CUP review.
Under Section 19.36.070, a Conditional Use Permit is generally subject to a two-year validity period, unless applicable conditions or City requirements provide otherwise.
A qualifying extension of up to 12 months may be granted when requested before expiration.
Yes. We can investigate zoning, CUP requirements, previous approvals, overlay regulations, environmental concerns, and potential entitlement restrictions before a major financial commitment.
