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City Planning Department

Land Development Code Annual Updates

Projected Completion: Ongoing

People reviewing zoning plans

The City makes updates to the Land Development Code on an annual basis. These updates include clarifications, regulatory reform and changes to bring the City in compliance with state law. It also ensures consistency with the City’s housing, environment, equity and infrastructure goals.


Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus


This program focuses on the following priority areas of the Strategic Plan:







Create Homes for All of Us


Ensures permitting and approval processes are clear and can be implemented.











Protect & Enrich Every Neighborhood


Helps meet the needs of residents and businesses, including allowing for innovation in commercial spaces and flexibility for residents to work from home.











Advance Mobility & Infrastructure


Promotes the ability for residents to walk, bike or take transit.











Champion Sustainability


Encourages energy conservation, recycling and other measures to promote sustainability.




Website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/land-development-code