Del Mar takes another shot at short-term rental ordinance
DEL MAR — After nearly seven years of confusion and controversy over the viability of short-term rentals in Del Mar, city officials have started crafting...
Affordable Housing
Del Mar City Council discusses new state housing legislation
DEL MAR — After two years of entirely virtual meetings, the Del Mar City Council returned to council chambers at City Hall on Monday for...
Oceanside raises developer in-lieu fee to $20 per square foot
The city is increasing what it charges developers who want to opt out of building affordable housing....
Oceanside approves 146-unit Breeze Luxury Apartments despite unpopularity
OCEANSIDE — In early December, the Oceanside City Council narrowly approved the controversial Breeze Luxury Apartments despite the city’s Planning Commission twice rejecting the project...
Oceanside considers raising in-lieu fees for housing developers
OCEANSIDE — The City Council will soon decide on raising in-lieu fees for developers who don’t meet the minimum threshold of affordable units in a...
SANDAG’s housing plan backlog triggers ‘builder’s remedy’ concerns
REGION — At least nine San Diego County cities without state-certified housing elements will remain in a state of development limbo thanks to a rarely-used...
Encinitas codifies state housing bill to set development standards
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on Wednesday, Oct. 26, integrating a controversial state housing law into the city’s municipal code...
North County cities work to make ADUs more affordable
ENCINITAS — The boom in accessory dwelling units continues in San Diego County’s north coastal cities thanks to relaxed state requirements and local incentives, but...
Encinitas housing projects magnify local infrastructure concerns
In 2019, the Encinitas City Council adopted its 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for 2021-29, establishing 16 viable sites to accommodate 300 affordable housing units...
CSUSM adds affordable housing, dining hall
SAN MARCOS — Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) plans to build a new affordable housing and dining facility on campus to alleviate the burden of...
