San Bernardino Valley Turf Rebate Program
Summary
SCH Number
2026020329
Public Agency
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Document Title
San Bernardino Valley Turf Rebate Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/10/2026
Document Description
The proposed project will provide a rebate to any commercial or multi-family residential property within San Bernardino Valley's service area in exchange for converting their existing grass area to drought tolerant landscape. Residents or businesses at various properties in San Bernardino Valley's service area will remove existing high water use turf grass and install efficient landscape irrigation and drought tolerant landscape plant materials.
Contact Information
Name
Kelly Malloy
Agency Name
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Job Title
Strategic Communications Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Yucaipa
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Project is located within various cities and unincorporated San Bernardino County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under Class 4 because it consists of minor alterations of land to replace existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping. The project does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and is not within an environmentally sensitive area. The project is consistent with applicable General Plan use designations and Zoning regulations. The project sites will not change in size, and will not require new utility or public service connections.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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