Land Use and Housing Committee, March 5, 2026
Approves 10-Year Lease with Harland Brewing at Mission Bay Golf Course, 4-0 unanimous
What happened
The Land Use and Housing Committee approved the 2026 Land Development Code update with 135 amendments affecting citywide and downtown regulations, including modifications to microunit DIF waivers requiring 10% three-bedroom units and removal of pool/spa heating requirements (item…
- Jurisdiction
- San Diego, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 4-0 unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
2026 Land Development Code Update
Approved 135 amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code, Land Development Code, Plan District Ordinances, and Local Coastal Program. Key changes include allowing for-sale homes in Complete Communities program, prohibiting new moving/storage facilities in certain Mid-City commercial zones, streamlining wireless communication facilities review, and allowing childcare centers in Miramar Airport influence transition zone. Item 76 (affordable housing moderate income) was deleted for further review.
- Item 7 amended to require only 10% three-bedroom units (not 10% two-bedroom) for microunit DIF waivers with 30% cap; Item 87 directed for further refinement of in-lieu options for frontage improvements; Item 109 (pool/spa heating) returned to staff for clarification
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Land Use and Housing Committee approved the 2026 Land Development Code update with 135 amendments affecting citywide and downtown regulations, including modifications to microunit DIF waivers requiring 10% three-bedroom units and removal of pool/spa heating requirements (item…
Key Decisions (3)
2026 Land Development Code Update
10-Year Lease with Harland Brewing at Mission Bay Golf Course
Consent Agenda Items 1-3
Development Activity (2)
Mission Bay Golf Course Restaurant
Commercial
Downtown Office-to-Residential Conversions (Informational)
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Downtown San Diego has 26% office vacancy rate, creating opportunities…
Housing Demand
Complete Communities Housing Solutions program expanded to allow for-sale homes,…
Infrastructure
City estimates losing approximately $11 million annually in development impact…
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