DATE:
November 19, 2025
01
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
HOUSING FORWARD: DISCUSSING HOUSING AND LAND USE POLICIES IN THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTY, DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FINDINGS, AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
In the midst of concurrent housing and climate/environmental crises, the County is navigating interrelated policy issues around where and how to direct development and what types of development to focus on in the unincorporated area. County staff will be bringing forward several items for decisions in 2026-2027 that will affect future development in the unincorporated area, such as the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) mitigation program, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, various zoning ordinance updates, and the Sustainable Land Use Framework, including how the Sustainable Land Use Framework will explore implementation of smart growth principles. Today's discussion will provide background information and current data to support future decision-making on those items. Staff will also present County-led policy opportunities in incorporated areas that may align with broader regional housing strategies. Staff is not requesting any decisions or action today, but the Board may provide input at their discretion.
Housing continues to be a critical issue in the San Diego region, and local jurisdictions are making efforts to address the need for housing. The State of California (State) has increasingly implemented legislative changes to address housing challenges statewide, but has also implemented new laws to address climate change and lower greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), which impact where new development occurs. Local jurisdictions, such as the County of San Diego (County), still need to consider how to balance these changes with local policies to support our unique communities. Housing solutions benefit all segments of the population, including providing housing for those experiencing homelessness, seniors, ...
Click here for full text