Supervisors provide direction on increased housing options

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has given direction to county staff to advance 19 options to increase the supply of affordable housing in unincorporated San Diego County.

Separate Board of Supervisors votes were taken on each of the options during the Oct. 10 hearing; the votes were to refine the possibilities for subsequent action rather than to approve any specific proposal. The supervisors voted 5-0 to receive the report and to find the preliminary planning actions exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review.

"It's a good starting point," said Supervisor Dianne Jacob....