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Housing Action Package 2.0

Homes for All of Us

The City of San Diego remains committed to providing Homes for All of Us. Housing Action Package 1.0 adopted in February 2022, included new programs and code revisions to incentivize construction of new homes at all income levels. Housing Action Package 2.0 will continue the commitment to create regulations that encourage the development of homes for San Diego’s diverse population. The Housing Action Package 2.0 aims to implement state law to allow the construction of more new homes near transit, provide protections to existing residents and increase the supply of land available for new home development. This initiative will also incentivize and promote new home opportunities in all communities that San Diegans of all income levels can afford.

PDF icon Fact Sheet

Housing Action Package 2.0 Proposed Actions

The Housing Action Package 2.0 draft code language is now available for review and comment. Please keep in mind that code amendment language is in draft form and could change based on feedback in the public engagement and public hearing process.

Sept.  21, 2023, Land Use and Housing Committee

Materials provided to the Land Use and Housing Committee hearing held on Sept. 21, 2023, can be accessed below.  

Opportunities for Community Input

We value your input and encourage you to provide feedback that will help shape policies to provide homes for all of us. The latest code amendments can be viewed here: PDF icon Draft HAP 2.0 Code Amendments. You may use the links below to provide feedback. 

Assembly Bill 2097 Implementation

Implements state law to eliminate parking minimums for all residential and commercial developments within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop.

Please click here to provide feedback on this policy proposal.

Accessible ADU Incentive

Encourages the development of ADUs that are accessible for people with disabilities through amending the ADU Home Density Bonus Program. 

Please click here to provide feedback on this policy proposal.

Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Revisions

Implements changes recommended by HCD regarding JADUs through minor code revisions and clarifications. 

Please click here to provide feedback on this policy proposal.

Anti-displacement Measures

Promotes the preservation of affordable homes and protects residents from displacement caused by development.

Please click here to provide feedback on this policy proposal.

Complete Communities: Housing Solutions Amendments

Streamlines regulations to remove barriers to develop family homes, encourages the development of middle-income homes, and allows for offsite affordable homes.

Please click here to provide feedback on this policy proposal.

Discontinued Incompatible Uses

Encourages the development of new homes in areas with specific land uses that are not compatible with nearby residential areas. Disallows continuation of specific uses on premises adjacent to residential uses that are currently zoned to allow residential uses and creates additional incentives for redevelopment.

Please click here to provide feedback on this policy proposal.

Housing on Underutilized Commercial Sites

Provides additional incentives to encourage homes and mixed-use developments in transit-rich areas.

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Housing on Public Land

Provides public agencies greater flexibility in developing homes on publicly owned land by increasing allowed densities and allowing affordable homes development on premises zoned as commercial or residential.

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Missing Middle Regulations (SB 10)

Encourages the development of "missing middle" homes by allowing up to 10 units on qualifying parcels and requiring a portion of all developments be set aside as deed-restricted affordable homes.

Please click here to provide feedback on this policy proposal.

Single Room Occupancy Hotel Incentives

Encourages the preservation or creation of Single Room Occupancy hotel units through new density bonus incentives and amendments to existing programs.

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Off-Campus Student Housing

Allows the development of student homes through private-dorm style developments in transit-rich areas and near universities, and promotes deed-restricted affordable homes for students through expanded density bonuses.

Please click here to provide feedback on this policy proposal.

Planning Commission Hearings and Workshop

The City of San Diego's Planning Commission held a hearing on Aug. 3, 2023, on Housing Action Package 2.0.  The Planning Commission recommended approval of HAP 2.0 with the exception of Missing Middle Home regulations. 

The City of San Diego's Planning Commission held a hearing on June 1, 2023, on Housing Action Package 2.0. The Planning Commission continued the item and held another hearing on August 3rd, 2023.

The Planning Commission provided feedback on proposed policies in the Housing Action Package on April 6, 2023.  The Planning Commission Report, Agenda, and a video of the workshop can be accessed below. 

 

In-Person Workshops

The in-person Missing Middle Housing Workshop was held on March 2, 2023, and the Thriving Neighborhoods Workshop was held on March 13, 2023. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for a summary of the topics and questions discussed at both workshops. 

PDF icon In-Person Workshops Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Virtual Workshops

Virtual workshops were held on Feb. 21 and Feb. 23, 2023.  The virtual workshops focused on proposed policy actions relating to affordable housing, Accessory Dwelling Units, Complete Communities: Housing Solutions, and Assembly Bill 2097. A recording of the workshop can be viewed by clicking on the icon below.

 Virtual Workshop: Encouraging New Homes    Fair Housing For All

 

Learn About Where Community Input Comes From

Housing Action Package 1.0 - Approved February 2022 

The First Housing Action Package was approved in February 2022.  HAP 1.0 implemented new state law related to housing development, aligned the state law with existing city housing programs, and incentivized and promoted new housing opportunities throughout the city that San Diegans of all income levels can afford. For more information on Housing Action Package 1.0, please see the PDF icon HAP 1.0 Fact Sheet. 

Housing Action Package 1.0 Public Hearings 

  • Planning Commission: The Housing Action Package was reviewed by the Planning Commission on December 16, 2021. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the Housing Action Package as presented, with one modification to increase the number of onsite trees required from one to two per 5,000 square feet of lot area and to reduce the threshold for the requirement from three ADUs to two.
  •  Land Use & Housing Committee: The Housing Action Package was reviewed by the Land Use & Housing (LU&H) Committee of the City Council on January 13, 2022. LU&H voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the Housing Action Package as presented, without modification.
    • Agenda (To view supporting materials, including the staff report, click on the item name in the agenda and a list of supporting documents will be provided on the right-hand side of the screen.)
    • Video Recording (Presentation Starts at 25:05 Mark)

  • City Council: The Housing Action Package is was reviewed by the City Council on February 8, 2022 and was heard as Item 333.  
    • PDF icon Notice of Public Hearing
    • Agenda (To view supporting materials, including the staff report, click on the item name for Item 333 in the agenda and a list of supporting documents will be provided on the right-hand side of th

Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus

This initiative focuses on the following priority areas of the Strategic Plan:

Create Homes for All of Us

Allows additional opportunities for homes for people of all incomes, abilities and family compositions in all communities, especially in higher-resource communities currently lacking affordable homes.

Champion Sustainability

Allows for more homes where residents can walk, roll, bike and take transit.

Foster Regional Prosperity

Promotes homes for residents of all incomes in all communities, so San Diego continues to have a strong economy.