County of San Diego to Host Housing Workshop on November 19th

The County of San Diego will host a Housing Workshop for its Board of Supervisors on November 19th, focused on reviewing the recommendations provided in the Development Feasibility Analysis (DFA). This report includes a deep dive into specific areas in unincorporated San Diego County that the Board has previously directed the staff to try to focus development in, and provides takeaways as to what is stymying that housing production. Not surprising to BIA members, the report highlights a number of hurdles including the zoning trailing behind the General Plan, discretionary regulations being unclear, and of course VMT looming large.

We are proud to report that the BIA will be presenting as a stakeholder in that meeting to ensure that there is a clear, pro-housing narrative provided to the Supervisors before they provide additional direction to staff on next steps. Special thanks to Sean Kilkenny for his work in the detailed analysis and proposals he has drafted for this meeting. In addition, we will be offering briefings to Supervisorial offices in advance to answer questions and provide the industry perspective on the challenges to produce housing. Stay tuned for a recap of the meeting, and for opportunities to participate!

Historic Reform Fails to Get Support of Historic Resource Board

The current Preservation and Progress effort to provide significant historic reforms in the City of San Diego had a troubling start at its hearing on October 23rd where there was no successful recommendation to approve the proposal. Package A, the “lower hanging fruit” reforms, is advancing to Planning Commission but suffered two failed motions in the face of confusion and heavy testimony from the preservationist community. It will proceed to Planning Commission for hearing on November 6th, where the BIA will be present to speak.

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National City is considering an increase to the City's development impact fee schedule. After receiving our concerns regarding the proposal, Mayor Morrison postponed the item to allow for further discussion between staff and the BIA.

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Next Week at BIA

South County Legislative Committee Mtg., MS Teams

Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

10:00am-11:00am

BIA/DSD (City of San Diego) Monthly Mtg., MS Teams

Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

3:00pm-4:00pm

Build SD PAC Mtg., MS Teams

Thursday, November 6th, 2025

8:00-9:30am

RADU: Regulatory Alignment & Policy Reform Subcommittee Mtg., MS Teams

Thursday, November 6th, 2025

3:00-4:00pm

Housing Advocates: there is strength in numbers so please forward this email to your network, including your employees. Help us grow our coalition of supporters advocating for more homes and apartments San Diegans can afford!