Big Bear Sheriff Station Remodel and Expansion
Summary
SCH Number
2026051089
Public Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Big Bear Sheriff Station Remodel and Expansion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/28/2026
Document Description
The project involves restorative and minor improvements to the existing Big Bear Station including building system upgrades, interior reconfiguration, security enhancements, and incidental site work. The scope includes removal of certain mature trees for safety and fire compliance, completed under required County and State permits. The project does not expand facility capacity beyond existing use.
Contact Information
Name
Charles Brammer
Agency Name
San Bernardino County
Job Title
Supervising Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Big Bear Lake
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Southern California
Cross Streets
Highway 18 & Summit Blvd
Zip
92315
Parcel #
2328-121-05
State Highways
CA 18
Other Location Info
477 Summit Blvd
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 (d) and (e)
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for exemption under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(d) and (e). The work consists of restorative improvements to the existing Sheriff Station, including building system repairs, minor additions, and reconfiguration of interior and exterior spaces to enhance functionality and safety. The project also includes the replacement or reconstruction of certain building components on the same site with substantially the same purpose and capacity. The project includes removal of certain mature trees incidental to site safety and fire compliance, conducted in accordance with all applicable County and State permitting requirements. No expansion of use is proposed, and all work remains within the existing developed footprint. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment and does not trigger any exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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