Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in San Bernardino County, California.
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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.
Density Bonus Law
California Density Bonus Law lets developers exceed San Bernardino County zoning density by up to 50 percent in exchange for affordable units. Recent updates under SB 1287 and AB 1287 raise the maximum bonus to 100 percent for highly affordable projects.
State density bonus law for affordable housing
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Government Code Section 65915 (Density Bonus Law)
65915. (a) (1) When an applicant seeks a density bonus for a housing development within, or for the donation of land for housing within, the jurisdiction of a city, county, or city and county, that local government shall comply with this section. A city, county, or city and county shall adopt an ordinance that specifies how compliance with this section will be implemented. Except as otherwise p...
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in San Bernardino County
4 cities in San Bernardino County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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