Lovemore Ranch subdivision reapproval in Joshua Tree
San Bernardino County
Summary
A judge tossed the county's original 2025 approval of this 64-home gated subdivision over flaws in its wastewater and stormwater analysis. After 13 mostly opposed speakers, the board reapproved it anyway 4-1. Neighbors fear sewage odors, groundwater contamination, flooding, and traffic near a school.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 15
- Last 30 days
- 15
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost, but another legal challenge could cost the county more money and time.
The developer gains entitlement for 64 homes near the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park.
Nearby Joshua Tree residents say they face sewage odors, flood risk, traffic and loss of dark skies; opponents note homes sit 30 feet from the treatment plant.
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