Supervisors approve updated road standards

For the first time since 1999, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted updates to the county’s public road standards.

A pair of 5-0 votes approved the introduction and first reading of the ordinance amendments Feb. 24 and approved the second reading and adoption March 3.

“It seems to me this is a good balance,” said county supervisor Ron Roberts.

Three county Planning Commission hearings and an additional three subcommittee workshops led to refinements from the original county staff recommendations. The new standards allow for flexibility to balance community character, public safety...