County Planning Commission Unanimously Supports ADU For Sale

On Friday, the County’s Planning Commission unanimously voted in support of an ADU for sale policy that mimics the state proposal, which would be broader than what was originally envisioned by County staff. We are deeply encouraged by the overwhelmingly supportive voices of attendees, and the obviously pro-housing perspectives of the Commissioners. The policy is expected to be before the Board in March.

Neighborhood Homes for All

BIA San Diego CEO Lori Holt Pfeiler was present with Mayor Todd Gloria to announce his Neighborhood Homes for All policy. This policy is designed to introduce moderate density housing like townhouses into single-family areas that are suited to accept increased housing. Next steps are anticipated to be deep outreach into various stakeholders, which the BIA membership is expected to participate in. If you’re interested in being active in such discussions that will craft the future policy, please reach out to Stefanie Benvenuto at stefanie@pacpublicaffairs.com

Project Greenlight

Ryan Companies, Oceanside Development

A Project Greenlight request has come in from Ryan Companies for their development of 373 mixed-income apartments (38 for low-income households) and 17,500 sf of commercial space envisioned as cafes and/or shops to complement the downtown Oceanside community. The site is located just blocks from the pier on Mission Avenue and Myers Avenue; the public hearing is anticipated for January. All support is appreciated, but those who live or work in Oceanside are preferred.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact Caylin Frank at caylin@biasandiego.org

Energy Code Ace Collections: HVAC Industry Professionals

If you work on HVAC systems, Energy Code Ace has a curated Collection just for you—packed with essential resources, training, and tools to help ensure your project meets California’s Energy Code requirements. Whether you're installing or retrofitting, this Collection makes compliance easier and more efficient. Check it out today!

Fact Sheet: Nonresidential & Multifamily Acceptance Testing 2025

Did you know that the 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code) includes requirements for building components and systems that need Acceptance Testing? Energy Code Ace’s resource “Fact Sheet: Nonresidential and Multifamily Acceptance Testing 2025” describes the testing and verification roles, process, methods and compliance forms for multifamily buildings and for hotels, motels, and nonresidential buildings. When triggered by a project, acceptance testing is a Mandatory requirement. If you have questions about this or simply want to avoid issues with non-compliance, download and review this fact sheet at no cost!

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