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City Planning Department

Local Coastal Program

Projected Completion: Ongoing

Ocean Beach coastline

The City Planning Department plays a primary role in coordinating with the California Coastal Commission to ensure land use planning and development regulations are compatible with the California Coastal Act. As part of this process, City Planning staff coordinates submittals to the California Coastal Commission to ensure plans, policies, regulations and development projects are consistent with the Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act. City Planning staff also submits amended submittals to the San Diego City Council for approval and to the California Coastal Commission for certification.

Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus

This initiative 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.