City Council discusses zoning changes before approval
City Council sailed through approval of most items on the Oct. 18 agenda, with a pause to discuss coastal zoning changes, which also passed....
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Council adopts zoning ordinances, excuses mayor’s extended absence
The City Council meeting was business as usual on Wednesday. With minimal discussion two zoning amendments recommended by the state Coastal Commission were adopted....
Carlsbad reaches mutual agreement with environmental and community groups
On March 14, Carlsbad approved a series of agreements with environmental and community groups and settled a lawsuit filed by the North County Advocates....
Oceanside considers craft breweries in its commercial downtown
Most bare bones craft breweries are located off main roads on the honeycombed streets of businesses parks and other industrial zone areas....
Encinitas Council would prefer to lease old fire station property
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council is now looking for groups and organizations interested in a venerable fire station in Cardiff-by-the-Sea....
Leucadia Towing, Encinitas Glass get 6-month reprieve
ENCINITAS — Lost amid the debate that raged in recent months over the city’s $10 million purchase of the Pacific View Elementary site was the...
Coral Tree Farm claims ‘partial victory’ following city’s ruling
ENCINITAS — Supporters of a venerable family farm in Encinitas are claiming a “partial victory” after the city said it would allow farming to continue...
Residents voice opposition to Escondido’s charter proposal
ESCONDIDO — Local residents expressed opposition to and confusion about City Council’s proposition to place a revised charter city proposal on the November ballot during...
Del Mar OKs zoning change for homeless shelter
DEL MAR — Emergency shelters to accommodate the homeless have been added to the list of allowable uses in the north commercial zone....
Escondido approves area as shelter site
ESCONDIDO — Despite public opposition, Escondido City Council settled on designating more than 70 light-industrial-zoned acres near its western border along San Marcos as a...
Carlsbad City Council delays action on mini-satellite wagering site
CARLSBAD — City Council delayed acting on a local entrepreneur’s application to open a sports bar in Carlsbad that would allow patrons to bet on...
Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club clears roadblock on quest for covenant modifications
RANCHO SANTA FE —The Rancho Santa Fe Association board unanimously approved the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club’s request to count property it owns toward a...
Encinitas Council crafts argument against ‘right-to-vote’ initiative
ENCINITAS — Council agreed on language at Wednesday night’s meeting that will appear as the argument against the “right-to-vote” initiative, now known as Proposition A,...
Commission denies permit to sell firearms
CARLSBAD — At its March 20 meeting, the Carlsbad Planning Commission denied a local store’s second application for a conditional use permit to sell firearms,...
Barrio area gets new zoning designations
CARLSBAD — To meet state housing requirements, City Council approved a series of land use and zoning designation changes in the Barrio area of Carlsbad...