County alters subdivision improvement coordination requirements

An amendment to the County of San Diego’s Subdivision Ordinance which coordinates building permits with road construction took effect Nov. 11.

The first reading and introduction of the ordinance took place Sept. 28 and the second reading and adoption occurred Oct. 12. Both were approved by 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors votes.

The amendments include requiring developers who are attempting to subdivide property to develop a construction phasing plan which would be linked to rough grade approval and building permit issuance. That would allow developers to structure their developments...