The City Planning Department plays a primary role in coordinating with various local, state and federal agencies in the region, including:

• San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to ensure land use planning is compatible with airport operations.  
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to help identify future state mobility facility needs that support updated community plans.
• San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to ensure City planning efforts are consistent with the Regional Plan.  
• California Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance with State housing law and maintenance of the City’s status as a Pro-Housing jurisdiction.
• California Coastal Commission regarding updates to the City’s Local Coastal Program, including community plans and the Land Development Code.
• United States Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding implementation of the City’s Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan and Vernal Pool Habitat Conservation Plan.
• California State Office of Historic Preservation on the implementation of the City’s Heritage Preservation Program and maintenance of its status as a Certified Local Government.
• Port of San Diego to make sure community plans are consistent with the Port’s Master Plan.
• Local school districts on facility needs resulting from community plan updates.

Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus

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