Water Use Rules in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in San Bernardino County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Turf Replacement Rebates

The county's Development Code does not run a lawn-removal rebate program, but Chapter 83.10 requires new landscaping in the Mountain and Desert regions to minimize turf under § 83.10.080(b)(3) and (c)(2). Both regional standards pair the turf cap with a required list of drought-tolerant, native, and infestation-resistant plant material.

San Bernardino County Turf Minimization Rule

Some Restrictions

San Bernardino County Code § 83.10.080(b)(3), (c)(2)

(b) Mountain Region... (3) Plant Materials. Plant materials shall be a cohesive mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, groundcovers, native plant materials that are drought and infestation tolerant, and fire-resistant; turf shall be minimized and be installed in compliance with this Chapter... (c) Desert Region... (2) Plant Materials. Plant materials shall be a cohesive mix of evergreen ...

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗