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City Planning Department

Interjurisdictional Coordination

Projected Completion: Ongoing

A bayside street lined with palm trees with a docked Navy vessel in the background

The City Planning Department plays a primary role in coordinating with various agencies in the region. It works with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to ensure land use planning is compatible with airport operations. It also shares draft community plan updates with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to help identity future state mobility facility needs. Planning staff coordinate submittals to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) to guarantee Department plans, policies, regulations and development projects are consistent with the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and the California Coastal Act. Staff also coordinate with the Port of San Diego to make sure community plans are consistent with the Port’s Master Plan and work with local school districts on facility needs.

Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus

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

Create Homes for All of Us

Ensures the City can continue to plan for home opportunities in all communities.


Advance Mobility & Infrastructure

Ensures mobility and infrastructure investments are delivered and maintained.


Champion Sustainability

Ensures the City’s plans align with the plans of partner agencies to achieve local, regional and global climate goals.


Foster Regional Prosperity

Furthers regional prosperity as plans are implemented.