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Title 9 — CONSTRUCTION CODES AND FIRE CODE›Chapter 8 — SYH

San Diego County Municipal Code § 8.6 Project Review Process

San Diego County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · San Diego County

Cite as: San Diego County Municipal Code § 8.6 · Text as of 2026-10-03

8.6.1 Phasing

Market conditions, funding, and similar conditions beyond the control of SYH would drive the overall implementation period. Phasing is not proposed at this time but anticipated improvements are likely to take place over the next 15-20 years.

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8.6.2 Future Permits

The following table identifies the anticipated permits for proposed uses. Per Section 5700, proposed uses (including by-right) will be subject to Site Plan review pursuant to Special Area “H” Designator. Coordination with the County of San Diego Planning and Development Services is strongly recommended to navigate through the land use permit process. During the discretionary review, uses will be evaluated for consistency with the environmental review prepared for the Master Plan (15183 checklist).

Table 8: SYH Future Permits

Proposed Uses Existing General Plan Zone Proposed Zone Zoning Ordinance Use Type Action

Table 8: SYH Future Permits

Proposed Uses Existing General Plan Zone Proposed Zone Zoning Ordinance Use Type Action
Laundromat Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Laundry Services or Personal Services, General depending upon the scale of services Consistent under special circumstances; potential discretionary and CEQA review
Wellness Center Public/Semi- Public Facilities CL-1 Community Recreation or Small School depending on state license requirements Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Children s Activity Center Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Major Impact Services and Utilities (Public Park/ Playground Recreational Areas) Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Chaffee Park Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Major Impact Services and Utilities (Public Park/ Playground Recreational Areas) Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Central Administration and Purchasing Area Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Administrative and Professional Services Potential discretionary and CEQA review
SYH Facility Maintenance Center Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Building Maintenance Services Consistent under special circumstances; potential discretionary and CEQA review
Joint-Use Dining Hall, Special Events, Food, and Nutrition Center Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Community Recreation Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Homemaker Thrift Store Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Convenience Sales and Personal Services Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Drug/Alcohol Services Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Clinic Services Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Theater Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Spectator Sports (limited) Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Staff Cottages/Rental Housing (17 units) Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Family Residential Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Pool Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Participant Sports and Recreation Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Open Space Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Set aside as a Subarea within the Plan Achieved through recording Open Space easement(s) which dictate allowed use in designated area
Parking Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Accessory Use Permitted by right
Well and Pump House Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Accessory Use to Commercial or Essential Services Depending upon size of facility Permitted alongside primary use as an accessory use see Section 6750
Senior Services Area Public/Semi-Public Facilities CL-1 Group Care Potential discretionary and CEQA review
Solar Public/Semi-Public Facilities/ Open Space (Conservation) CL-1 Accessory Use to Commercial or Essential Services Depending upon size of facility Permitted alongside or after primary use as an accessory use see Section 6954
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