Throughout September 2026, community surveys were available for community members to share their priorities for the General Plan Update. Topics included land use and community design, economic development, recreation and tourism, and transportation and mobility. The surveys closed on Monday, October 7, 2026.

On September 12, 2026, the City hosted a pop-up table at the Summer Concert Series. This was an opportunity for the community to learn more about the General Plan Update Project, provide input, and win giveaways.

On September 11, 2026, the City hosted a pop-up table at the Big Bear Lake Farmer's Market. This was an opportunity for the community learn more about the General Plan Update Project, provide input, and win giveaways.

On September 8, 2026, the City held the first City Council Study Session which reviewed findings from the Background Report, input received from Workshop #1, and the next steps in the process.

On September 3, 2026, the City hosted a pop-up table at Locals Night at the Summer Concert Series. This was an opportunity for the community to learn more about the General Plan Update Project, provide input, and win giveaways.

On September 2, 2026, the City held the first Planning Commission Study Session which reviewed findings from the Background Report, input received from Workshop #1, and the next steps in the process.

On July 15, 2026, the City held the first Big Bear Lake General Plan Community Open House. This drop-in open house provided community members an overview of the General Plan process and a series of informational posters covering the first major deliverable of the General Plan, the Background Report. The Background Report is the foundational document describing the current conditions and characteristics of Big Bear Lake in 2025-2026 and focuses on several topics that affect the preparation of the General Plan including land use, mobility, safety, environment, etc.

On June 24, 2026, the City will hold the second meeting of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). The purpose of the meeting will be to review the Preliminary Draft Public Review Draft Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook and Climate Vulnerability Assessment, which are scheduled for release in the June 2026. The GPAC will provide comments, feedback, and recommendations for City staff consideration.

On March 10, 2026, the City will hold the first meeting of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). The purpose of the meeting will be to present and get consensus on the overall GPAC meeting format, rules, and operating procedures. The Project Team will also ask the GPAC members to identify key issues they feel should be addressed during the General Plan and Development Code Update.