Public meetings offer update on 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) Department has announced a series of public meetings for the purpose of providing essential information to residents, property owners, and community stakeholders regarding the 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update (Update). The Update proposes to change the unincorporated county’s development regulations to align with State Housing Laws.

The previously scheduled Update presentation at the May 3 Board of Supervisors hearing did not take place as anticipated and county staff will be taking this opportunity to conduct additional outreach to clarify changes related to housing for people experiencing homelessness, including emergency shelters, supportive housing, and low barrier navigation centers. The Update is expected to return to the Board later this summer after completing additional outreach and public meetings.

These upcoming public meetings are designed to serve as a platform for sharing information, facilitating discussion, and addressing any questions or concerns related to the proposed changes included in the Update. During the meetings, county staff will provide greater clarity related to scope of the Update, housing efforts underway, and provide an overview of the legislative process.

All four meetings will cover the same information so residents can pick a date, time, and location convenient for them.

Public Meeting #1 (Options for Virtual and In Person): Central County, will be on Tuesday, June 13, 10 a.m. To attend online, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86149537800?pwd=cHloS2taMExtM21GTG9vVm01NDF2dz09 to attend in person, go to County Operations Center (COC) Hearing Room, 5520 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 

Public Meeting #2 (In Person) is in South County (Bonita) and

Public Meeting #3 (In Person) is in East County (Alpine).

Public Meeting #4 (In Person): North County, will be Tuesday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library Community Room, 124 S Mission Road.

For more information about the Project, visit its website at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/pds/longrangeplanning/housingzoupdate.html.

For more information, contact Ben Larson at [email protected] or at 858-505-6677.  

Submitted by County of San Diego Planning & Development Services Department.