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Commission approves variance for corner‑lot single‑family house with reduced setbacks and driveway depth

City of San Bernardino Planning Commission · December 12, 2025
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Summary

A variance allowing a 5‑foot side‑street setback, a 5‑foot driveway depth and 43.3% lot coverage for a 1,394‑sq‑ft single‑family residence on a 4,285‑sq‑ft corner lot was approved 6–2 after commissioners weighed traffic and design concerns and staff found the lot’s size and shape limit buildable options.

The Planning Commission approved Variance 25‑01 to permit three deviations from development standards for a single‑family corner lot: a side‑street setback reduction (15′ required down to 5′), a driveway‑depth reduction (24′ required down to 5′), and increased lot coverage (35% up to 43.3%).

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