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Big Bear Lake council advances $400 winter parking fine, aligns rules with county

Big Bear Lake City Council · November 6, 2025
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Summary

The City Council approved a first reading to raise parking citations during snow conditions to $400 and to align the city’s snow-season language with San Bernardino County, with staff promising expanded signage and a public education campaign before enforcement begins in 2024.

Big Bear Lake’s City Council on Oct. 11 approved on first reading an ordinance to increase parking penalties during snow conditions to $400 and to align the city’s seasonal approach to snow with San Bernardino County.

City Manager Eric told council and the public that the change responds to recurring problems with vehicles blocking streets during winter storms and with visitors unfamiliar with local snow rules. Staff said the ordinance would replace the prior practice of issuing a separate “snow conditions” declaration with a clearer seasonal framework: between Oct. 15 and April…

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