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San Bernardino County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Commercial Cannabis Zoning (2026)

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Unincorporated zones: All commercial banned
Code citation: Chapter 84.34
Communities affected: Joshua Tree, Lucerne, Phelan
Enforcement: Nuisance abatement

These county ordinances apply to of San Bernardino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

San Bernardino County Development Code Chapter 84.34 bans commercial cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and sales in all unincorporated zones, treating any such use as a public nuisance.

Full Breakdown

Section 84.34 of the San Bernardino County Development Code declares all commercial cannabis activity in unincorporated territory a per se public nuisance, including cultivation greater than six personal plants, manufacturing, distribution, testing, microbusiness operations, and storefront or non-storefront retail. The ban covers Joshua Tree, Lucerne Valley, Phelan, Wrightwood, Big Bear City, and other unincorporated communities. State licenses do not override the local ban. Property owners face nuisance abatement, water and electricity service disconnection in egregious cases, and lien recovery for cleanup costs in desert grow operations.

Violations & Fines

Unlicensed grows or warehouses can be abated immediately with fines up to 1000 dollars per day per violation and water service termination through Mojave Water Agency coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What about industrial cannabis manufacturing?

Banned in all unincorporated SBC zones. Manufacturers locate in cities such as Adelanto and Needles that permit cannabis manufacturing under city-specific licenses and zoning overlays.

Are illegal desert grows common?

Yes, especially in Lucerne Valley and the high desert. SBC Sheriff and Code Enforcement run multi-agency operations and have eradicated thousands of plants and dozens of structures recently.

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San Bernardino County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Commercial Cannabis Zoning (2026)

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