Effective Land Use at Morongo Basin Conservation Association

The information and links below are intended to assist you in responding to MBCA's February 14 Eblast request to contact the County Board of Supervisors about the County's Renewable Energy and Conservation Element, and about the proposed review of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan / DRECP.

Review of DRECP - Comments Needed

Posted on MBCA News by · February 04, 2018 3:04 PM

After years of consultation and public input (including hundreds of letters and in-person comments from Morongo Basin residents), the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan carved out 388,000 acres of public land in the Mojave Desert for renewable-energy development and set aside 5 million acres, or 7,812 square miles, for conservation.

County Report on Section 6/DVCA

Posted on MBCA News by · January 12, 2018 10:25 AM

At the Monday, January 8 meeting of the Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council, County District Services Coordinator Frank Haggard presented a slide show demonstrating the County's plans for the Desert View Conservation Area, known by many residents as Section 6. This day-use-only area has been overwhelmed with National Park visitors illegally using it as an overflow campground, causing disruption to nearby residents and damage to the property. The plans include hiking trails, a shade shelter, signage, and parking. Additional information can be found in this KCDZ news story and in these notes made by a local resident. Residents with questions, comments, or an interest in volunteering to help with this project should call 760.366.8415.

County General Plan and Community Plans

Posted on Effective Land Use by · December 02, 2017 2:18 PM

Updating or developing Community Plans in unincorporated Morongo Basin communities has been part of the County's General Plan review and revision process. San Bernardino County has been undergoing review and revision of its 2007 General Plan since 2014. MBCA has participated in meetings, hosted meetings, and sent comments to the County about our concerns. This page provides resources to help you understand and effectively comment to the County about your responses to what they have developed.

Links to all Community Action Guides by District (added 10/2020)

General Countywide Plan Information

County 2007 General Plan

County 2007 Environmental Impact Report
Joshua Tree Municipal Advisory Council 2004 Community Plan Proposal

2007 Joshua Tree Community Plan

County Development Code

Planning Documents for all land use projects in Desert Areas

Also, here are two support documents created by MBCA Director Pat Flanagan:

An analysis of the Joshua Tree Detailed Community Plan aka Suggested Action Plan that illustrates the unrealistic list of the draft Plan’s suggested projects and actions.

A sample result for utilizing keyword searches of County documents to find references to specific issues and concerns (for example “scenic”).

The December 2, 2017 Eblast is devoted to explaining the meaning and status of the Community Plans and why it is so important for you to express concern by submitting a comment by the deadline.

Eblast October 7, 2017

Posted on Eblasts by · October 07, 2017 5:21 PM

Countywide Plan Meeting / Open House – Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017
Update: SB 249 & SB 159

Morongo Basin Unincorporated Community Plans Updated

Posted on MBCA News by · September 05, 2017 3:41 PM

The County of San Bernardino has just published the latest versions of updated Community Plans for a number of communities in the Morongo Basin, based on input from last year's "Community Workshops." The links provided below connect you to the overview page on the County's website, which explains the process and the status, and includes a link to the latest plan.

MBCA Submits Detailed RECE Comments

Posted on MBCA News by · July 27, 2017 1:03 PM

MBCA engaged professional planner and former Advisory Board member Stephanie Weigel, AICP, to work with Directors Pat Flanagan, Meg Foley, Ruth Rieman, and Marina West, and create a comprehensive analysis of the County's final draft of the Renewable Energy and Conservation Element. A theme that appears throughout this detailed comment letter is the need for “clear and unambiguous definitions” and “stronger language in policy statements” that will lead to an effective Development Code. We encourage you to read the letter before attending the August 8 Public Comment Meeting about the RECE, and to add your own comments at that meeting. The meeting will be videoconferenced at the Bob Burke Government Center in Joshua Tree, beginning at 1:00 pm.

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