City of San Diego: Street Design Map
Street Design Map needs a lot of improvement. This current document is over 30 years old, it needs an update. We have more infill development now and the current document does not address infill development in any constructive way. The Planning department is reviewing the Street Design Manual. BIA San Diego has compiled a number of examples where improvement would be very much appreciated. Specifically, infill projects as they are referenced in the current design manual cause a great deal of consternation and can take up to four months of intense negotiation to determine what really needs to be built. The Planning Dept is very sensitive about providing clarity for projects and will continue to reach out to our builders for input.
Section 851 Legislation: AB 420
AB420 is a CBIA sponsored bill that will specifically help San Diego builders. Currently our builders go through a very long process to get clearances for SDGE Section 851 entitlements. It can add up to 18 months to a project’s review time. AB 420 will clarify the process for SDGE. SDGE will no longer have to submit clearances to the CPUC for approval. AB 420 has made it through the utility and commerce committee.
Oceanside Tenant Protection Ordinance
The City of Oceanside is pursuing a new tenant protection ordinance that will include one month’s rent as relocation assistance for no-fault evictions and a 5% cap on annual rent increases for most properties, well below the maximum of 10% allowed by state law. The draft ordinance will return to the City Council for discussion and a vote at a future hearing. The BIA has joined a coalition of advocates to oppose this ordinance and will continue to engage on the issue.
