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Planning Commission - 2026-05-07

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Zoning Opportunities

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San Diego · May 7, 2026

Approved

~890 acres total rezone rezoned AR-11 → RMX-1

Southwest Village Specific Plan area, Otay Mesa, San Diego

890 ac · AR-11 → RMX-1

Zoning change from AR-11 to RMX-1 (890 acres), approved on May 7, 2026 in San Diego.

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San Diego · May 7, 2026

Approved · 5-1

~160 acres rezoned AR-11 → OR-12

Planning Area 23, Southwest Village, Otay Mesa, San Diego

160 ac · AR-11 → OR-12

Zoning change from AR-11 to OR-12 (160 acres), approved by a 5-1 vote on May 7, 2026 in San Diego.

UpzoneUse conversion

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

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Meeting Summary

The San Diego Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend City Council approval of the Southwest Village Specific Plan project, a 490-acre master-planned community in Otay Mesa proposing 5,130 homes, 175,000 sq ft of commercial, ~35 acres of parks and ~200 acres of open space, wit…

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Key Decisions (2)

Approved

April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Southwest Village Specific Plan project recommendation

Vote: 5-1Conditions attached

Development Activity (1)

Southwest Village Specific Plan

Mixed-Use

Market Signals (4)

Housing Demand

A 490-acre master plan proposing 5,130 homes including affordable units…

Infrastructure

Byer Boulevard West, estimated at $50-60M for one mile through…

Sentiment

Multiple small landowners oppose rezoning from AR-11 to OR-12 open…

Infrastructure

No existing sewer, water, or utility infrastructure serves the Southwest…

Who Spoke (20)

Staff · 5AttorneyApplicant's Rep · 3Public · 2

On the record: 5 staff members, an attorney, 3 applicant's representatives, and 2 members of the public.

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