Encinitas begins preparations for urban lot splits under SB 9
ENCINITAS — The City of Encinitas has initiated discussions on new design standards for projects that are expected to come as a result of Senate...
Housing
Carlsbad selects 18 parcels to study for potential rezoning
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council on Feb. 15 identified several properties to further study for potential rezoning in an effort to meet the city’s...
Supervisors adopt new housing plan based on vehicle miles traveled
REGION — In compliance with state law, the Board of Supervisors approved measures for future residential developments in unincorporated San Diego County to focus primarily...
Encinitas council adopts modified resolution to incentivize new ADUs
ENCINITAS —The Encinitas City Council recently passed a modified resolution to help stimulate the construction of new accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, while continuing negotiations...
Solana Beach ordinance regulates new construction under SB 9
SOLANA BEACH — The Solana Beach City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance aimed at regulating new construction under California’s Senate Bill 9, allowing...
Oceanside joins fight to take back housing control from state
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside City Council has joined the emerging fight between municipal governments and the State of California over local control of zoning and...
Two Habitat for Humanity affordable homes sit vacant in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — In 2018, the City of Encinitas entered into an agreement with San Diego Habitat for Humanity to build two affordable homes for families...
Del Mar council optimistic about fairgrounds housing plans
DEL MAR — The Del Mar City Council remains optimistic about building housing units at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, but a three-year clock to strike...
Statewide coalition’s initiative seeks to ‘keep local control’ over housing
REGION — A statewide consortium of city leaders, nonprofits and volunteers has responded to a series of recent California housing laws with a proposed initiative...
Del Mar officials, residents agree to withdraw zoning referendum
DEL MAR — Nearly a year after a citizen-led referendum petition was successfully filed against a city ordinance increasing housing density for parcels in the...
Local officials unclear how much state housing bills will impact city initiatives
REGION — A pair of California housing bills recently signed into law has raised new questions about how these state requirements will impact local initiatives...
Encinitas Planning Commission approves Sunshine Garden project
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Planning Commission approved another multi-story housing project this week, joining a growing list of city-approved developments in recent months. The Sunshine...
Commentary: SB 9’s ‘one size fits all’ approach won’t fix housing crisis
By Mayor Lesa Heebner Dear Gov. Newsom, On behalf of the City of Solana Beach, please accept this letter expressing our concerns with and opposition...
Encinitas council approves new plans for Vulcan Avenue project
ENCINITAS — A new 72-unit apartment complex has received approval from the Encinitas City Council following changes made by the developer in response to local...
Judge sides with residents, upholds voter-approved Proposition A
ENCINITAS — For the second time in eight years, a judge has rejected the city’s attempt to override Proposition A, a voter-approved initiative requiring a...
