San Diego Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, San Diego held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 36% compared to March (366 activity items across 10 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Collection at Cactus Residential Development

Approved.

Approved vesting tentative map, site development permit, and neighborhood development permit for 985 multi-dwelling units (including 88 affordable units), 17,452 sq ft of leasing/amenity space, and a future 3.62-acre public park at 7020 Airway Rd. in Otay Mesa. Project subdivides one lot into five new lots across Planning Areas 10-13 and 17. Includes 10 waivers for parking, storage, height, setbacks, transparency, and private exterior open space.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Scripps Miramar Ranch Community Plan Amendment Initiation

Approved.

Initiated amendment to redesignate approximately 7-acre site on Meenlee Dr. from industrial park to high-medium residential density and remove prime industrial designation. Site contains two vacant commercial office buildings. Scripps Ranch Planning Group voted to approve initiation.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

New Century Center Master Development Plan - General Dynamics Site Rezoning

Approved.

Approved rezoning of 85 acres along SR-163 frontage from M1B (industrial) to CA (commercial) for retail and entertainment uses totaling 1.4 million square feet. The eastern 159 acres retain M1B zoning for 3 million square feet of industrial/business park development. Applicant: General Dynamics Properties Incorporated. Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve on October 23rd; Kearney Mesa Planning Group approved.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

40th and Alpha Apartments Affordable Housing Loan

Approved.

Approved $4.5 million affordable housing loan agreement with Alpha St. Housing LP (Community Housing Works) for 91 affordable apartments (69 one-bedroom, 22 two-bedroom) at 30-60% AMI in the South Crest neighborhood of Southeastern San Diego. Project includes childcare center operated by SAY San Diego.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Industrial Park (Prime Industrial designation) → High-Medium Residential Density, 7 acres at Meenlee Dr., Scripps Miramar Ranch (Meritage Homes/Josh Fassbinder)
• M1B (Industrial/Business Park) → CA (General Commercial), 85 acres at Western 85 acres of former General Dynamics site, Kearney Mesa, along SR-163 frontage (General Dynamics Properties Incorporated)

Top Keywords This Month

• density: 43 instances
• industrial: 42 instances
• residential: 24 instances
• zoning: 23 instances
• commercial: 22 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial mentions were up 500% from March.

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