Development Permit Type-D 23-19
(Adaptive Reuse)
Presented by: Community Development and Housing Department Background
• May 4, 2018: San Bernardino enacted an ordinance creating an Adaptive Reuse Overlay in the Commercial Office Zone—bounded by Highland Avenue, D Street, Waterman Avenue, and Baseline Street —allowing the conversion of vacant or underused office buildings into housing. The goal is to address office space vacancies and meet housing demand.
• Current proposal: A request to allow the conversion of an existing commercial office building containing approximately 2,430 square feet into four (4) residential units containing 607.50 square feet each, and the construction of new covered parking containing 819 square feet. • May 13, 2025: Planning Commission voted to adopt Resolution No. 2025-024, recommending approval of Development Permit Type-D 23-19 to the Mayor and City Council allowing the conversion of a dilapidated commercial building into four livable units.
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Nunez Park
Ruben Campos
Community Center
Subject Site
West 5th Street
Flores Street
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Recommendation
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Development Permit Type-D 23-19, allowing the conversion of an existing commercial office building containing approximately 2,430 square feet into four (4) residential units containing 607.50 square feet each, and the construction of new covered parking containing 819 square feet.
The Mayor and City Council: