Planning group votes against residential drug/alcohol rehab operator

The Fallbrook Community Planning Group will advise the County of San Diego to deny California Highlands' request for a major use permit that would allow up to 16 patients – or "guests" – to be treated for their drug and alcohol problems in a single family residence in Fallbrook.

The two-story, 6,300-square foot residence located at 3875 Peony Drive in an upscale neighborhood in southeast Fallbrook is already housing six patients. Group care homes that treat six or less guests don't have to apply for permits under California laws relating to residential recovery facilities.

Residents of the nei...