Public hearing for Barstow General Plan Update and BIG Project on May 16, 2026.
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May 16, 2026
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- Barstow
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What to do next
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Attend the Public Hearing
Join the hearing on May 16, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Barstow Community College.
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Submit Written Comments
Email comments to generalplan@barstowca.org or mail them to 220 E. Mountain View Street, Suite A.
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Request ADA Accommodations
Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 255-5122 at least one business day prior.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Barstow General Plan Update?
- It is a comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan for 2023–2048.
- When is the public hearing for the BIG Project?
- The hearing is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at 1:00 P.M.
- Where will the public hearing take place?
- It will be held at Barstow Community College, Performing Arts Center.
- How can I submit comments for the hearing?
- Comments can be emailed to generalplan@barstowca.org or mailed to the City Clerk's Office.
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Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING CITY OF BARSTOW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Barstow Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public comment and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed City of Barstow General Plan Update and Barstow International Gateway (BIG) Project. DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026 TIME: 1:00 P.M. PLACE: Barstow Community College, Performing Arts Center 2700 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The hearing will consider a comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan (planning horizon 2023–2048), adoption of the BIG Specific Plan, related zoning and prezoning, annexation of unincorporated lands into the City, Barstow Fire Protection District, and Odessa Water District, approval of a Development Agreement with BNSF for the BIG Project, approval of a Tentative Tract Map, and certification of an Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2024020501). The BIG Project includes a largescale intermodal rail facility, warehouse and logistics uses, a solar facility, and related infrastructure. PROJECT LOCATION: The General Plan update applies citywide. The BIG Specific Plan area totals approximately 4,300 acres west of Barstow, generally bounded by the Mojave River (north), Main Street/ Route 66 (south), Lenwood Road (east), and Hinkley Road (west), including proposed annexation areas. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing to generalplan@barstowca.org or mailed to 220 E. Mountain View Street, Suite A, Barstow, CA 92311. Agenda materials are available at https://www.barstowca.org/. For more information about the City of Barstow General Plan Update and the BIG Project, please visit www.barstowgeneralplanupdate.com. The City of Barstow, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 255-5122, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you. Publication Date: April 26, 2026 VV-43909665