Big Bear Lake · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Big Bear Lake?
In Big Bear Lake, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 1 base zone (R-L, it with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (Big Bear Lake use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-L
- Not allowed: R-1, R-3 and R-4
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Big Bear Lake Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where growing crops (agriculture) can go
Big Bear Lake's code calls this use “Horticulture (tree farms, truck gardening, plant nursery; prior to development) • no retail sales on site”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-L | Allowed — see note Note row: P with no retail sales on site; CUP with limited retail sales on site. Horticulture is listed 'prior to development'. | § 17.25.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Sub-row '• limited retail sales on site' is CUP in R-L and - in R-1, R-3, R-4. Use is limited to land 'prior to development'.
- Not covered here: Village specific plan area (Big Bear Lake Village) has its own land-use designations not in the text; Any other base zones (e.g. R-2, industrial) are not in the supplied text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Big Bear Lake
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-1 zone in Big Bear Lake?
No. Big Bear Lake's use table does not allow it in R-1 (§ 17.25.030).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-L zone in Big Bear Lake?
Yes, with a condition. Big Bear Lake's use table lists it as allowed in R-L (§ 17.25.030). The code adds a condition: “P with no retail sales on site; CUP with limited retail sales on site. Horticulture is listed 'prior to development'.”
General information, not legal advice.
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