San Bernardino County said the draft ordinance for the Pioneertown Special Development District is available online for public review and comment.

The draft would establish development and land use standards intended to preserve Pioneertown’s Western character, rural atmosphere and historic identity while guiding future growth.

The draft incorporates feedback from community meetings, stakeholder discussions and public outreach; the county says several updates reflect that input.

Notable changes include designating Mane Street for pedestrian and equestrian use; prohibiting nightclubs; and prohibiting franchise businesses, which the draft defines as businesses operating under the same trademark with 11 or more locations worldwide.

Pioneertown was founded in 1946 as a fully functioning 1880s‑style Western film set; Mane Street’s facades continue to house restaurants, shops and lodging, and the Mane Street Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

The county invites community review and comment; the Planning Commission will consider the Pioneertown Special Development District on Dec. 3, 2026. Comments or questions can be sent to Associate Planner Vivian Nguyen at Vivian.Nguyen@lus.sbcounty.gov, and more information is on the Pioneertown Special Development District webpage.

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