Supervisors approve streamlining final map process

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a streamlined process for final maps which enable development projects to proceed.

The supervisors' 5-0 vote March 28 approved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance to delegate the final map authority to the county's Department of Planning and Development Services (PDS) and a 4-0 vote April 18, with Ron Roberts in Asia, approved a second reading and adoption. The change will take effect May 18.

"I think it's a great improvement," said Supervisor Bill Horn.

"It is going to make the process better," said Supervisor Dianne Jacob.

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