Annual Report on Homes
The Housing Element is the City of San Diego’s comprehensive housing plan. The City is required to update its Housing Element every eight years as a pathway to reach its share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) as identified by the state with input from the San…
A historic district is a geographically defined concentration of resources, typically buildings, that come together to collectively convey a shared significance under one or more of the City’s historic designation criteria. That significance can be based on architecture or historical association…
Environmental reviews are a key part of the process for all City actions that require discretionary decisions. These reviews are required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In addition to performing environmental reviews for Planning Department initiatives, the Environmental…
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…
Biodiverse SD preserves a network of habitat and open space, protecting species and ecosystems that enhance our quality of life. Biodiverse SD, which includes the City’s Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), protects 85 species. It delineates core biological resource areas and corridors…
The University Community Plan Update serves as the long-range vision for land use, mobility, urban design, public facilities and services, natural resources, historic and cultural resources and economic development. This update plans for more opportunities for homes, jobs and mixed-use…
Homes for All of Us is Mayor Gloria’s initiative aimed at producing more homes across the city that San Diegans at income levels all can afford. As part of Homes for All of Us, the Housing Action Package includes programs and initiatives to increase the production of homes. These programs and…
[block:bean=planning-translation-and-interpr] A Multiple Property Listing provides a mechanism for efficiently identifying and designating resources that have a shared or similar architectural, historical or cultural significance. Creation of a Multiple Property Listing framework eliminates the…
The Hillcrest Focused Plan Amendment to the Uptown Community Plan plans for the development of more opportunities for homes and mixed-use development to support vibrant and active public spaces and small businesses. New development would support and enhance current local businesses, health care…
[block:bean=planning-translation-and-interpr] The creation of an equitable public engagement plan was identified as an implementation action within the Parks Master Plan and Climate Resilient SD Plans adopted by City Council in 2021. Coordinating closely with other City Departments, the City…
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