Surface Mining and Land Reclamation Ordinance (Chapter 88.03)
San Bernardino County
Description
Adopted the ordinance updating county mining and reclamation regulations to align with state SMARA requirements, over community objections about outreach and federal-land exemptions.
Impact summary
Keeps the county as lead mining agency with local enforcement; shapes how any future project like the proposed Music Valley rare earth mine would be reviewed.
Applicant
- Name
- San Bernardino County Land Use Services
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Board of Supervisors
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
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