Hearings Draft Community Plan

The hearings draft of the updated College Area Community Plan is now available. The hearings draft of the College Area Community Plan balances a variety of feedback received on the first draft and second draft, as well as Citywide objectives identified in the General Plan. 

View the plan, see what’s changed, and review the implementation regulations by clicking on the links below:

The Planning Commission considered and unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the updated College Area Community Plan on October 9, 2025. View the Planning Commission meeting staff report, presentation slideshow, recorded hearing and other supporting materials on the planning commission website.

The Land Use and Housing Committee and City Council are expected to consider the draft College Area Community Plan this fall. The City Planning Department will announce opportunities for public input and post schedule updates as they become available.

Additional supporting materials for the Hearings Draft College Area Community Plan include:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Draft College Area Community Plan Rezone Map (C-Sheet updated Oct. 2025)
• Draft College Area Community Enhancement Overlay Zone (C-Sheet updated Oct. 2025)
• Draft College Area Community Plan Land Use and Zoning Table
• Draft College Area Community Plan Environmental Review Memo
• Addendum to Program Environmental Impact Report Sch. No. 2021070359
  • Additional Environmental Technical Studies
• Draft College Area Community Plan Mobility Technical Report (Updated Oct. 2025)
• College Area Community Planning Board - Letter on the Second Draft Plan and City Planning Responses

About the Plan Update

The City of San Diego is updating the College Area Community Plan, last updated and adopted in 1989. The update will consider current conditions, Citywide goals within the Climate Action Plan, the General Plan, the City’s Strategic Plan, and community-specific goals to shape what the community looks like into the future.

Blueprint SD, the City's General Plan, was adopted by City Council on July 23, 2024 and serves as a guide for future community plan updates, including the College Area Community Plan. Blueprint SD Sets the framework for future plan updates that will help to meet housing, equity and Climate Action Plan goals across the City. 

We value all input for the future of the College Area and, by working together, we can meet important goals related to housing, equity, and Climate throughout our city. Together, let's create a vibrant, sustainable, and prosperous College Area community that we can all be proud of!

Community Plan Update Process Timeline

Projected Completion: Fall 2025

Community Plan Update Process Timeline

How to Keep Updated & Get Involved

The College Area Community Plan Update Committee 

The College Area Community Plan Update Committee is an advisory group that plays a role in providing feedback to the City during the Community Plan Update process. View all materials created for committee here.

Email Us

Any additional comments, suggestions or questions can be submitted at PlanCollegeArea@SanDiego.gov and a Community Planner will get back to you.

Supporting Documents and Materials

• Planning Commission Hearing Materials (Oct. 2025)
  • Meeting Staff Report
  • Presentation Slideshow
  • Recorded Meeting
  • Other Materials (Oct. 9, 2025)
• Hearings Draft College Area Community Plan (Oct. 2025)
• Summary of Changes between First Draft and Hearings Draft (Oct. 2025)
• Draft Implementation Regulations (Oct. 2025)
• Draft College Area Community Plan Rezone Map (Oct. 2025)
• Draft College Area Community Enhancement Overlay Zone (Oct. 2025)
• Addendum to Program Environmental Impact Report Sch. No. 2021070359 (Oct. 2025)
  • Additional Environmental Technical Studies (Oct. 2025)
• Draft College Area Community Plan Mobility Technical Report (Oct. 2025)
• Second Draft College Area Community Plan (July 2025)
• Summary of Changes Between First and Second Draft (July 2025)
• Frequently Ask Questions (July 2025)
• Flyer for Second Draft College Area Community Plan (July 2025)
• Draft College Area Community Plan Implementation Regulations Summary (July 2025)
• Draft College Area Community Plan Land Use and Zoning Table (July 2025)
• Draft College Area Community Plan Environmental Review Memo (July 2025)
• First Draft College Area Community Plan (Jan. 2025)
• Flyer for First Draft College Area Community Plan (Jan. 2025)
• Historic Context Statement (Jan. 2025)
• Mobility Existing Conditions Assessment (Jan. 2023)
• Community Plan Update Committee Materials (2020 - 2022)
• Market & Feasibility Analysis (2020 - 2022)
  • Memorandum on SANDAG Forecasts: Series 13 and Series 14 (2020 - 2022)
• Key Corridor Concepts (2020 - 2022)
• Development Typology Report (2020 - 2022)
• Urban Design Framework - Issues & Opportunities Report (2020 - 2022)
• College Area Community Atlas: Existing Conditions Report (2020 - 2022)
• College Area Online Survey Report - February 2021(2020 - 2022)
• 2020 Flyer for College Area Community Plan Update (2020 - 2022)
• Learn About Where Community Input Comes From
• Learn About Implementing the General Plan
• Learn About Commenting on Environmental Impact Reports