County plans to streamline final map process

A proposed subdivision under the jurisdiction of San Diego County has at least one public hearing before a tentative map is approved. A tentative map becomes a final map when all conditions of the tentative map, other than those for which a final map is required, are fulfilled.

Currently the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approves final maps along with secured agreements to guarantee completion of the infrastructure. The county supervisors are willing to let that final map approval be handled administratively.

A 4-0 board of supervisors’ vote Dec. 6, with Kristin Gaspar absent, directed...