The Wait Continues as Counting Goes On
The Wait Continues as Counting Goes On
By Matt Adams
Voters took to the polls three weeks ago and since that time the Registrar of Voters Office has been tallying up more than 500,000 last minute and provisional ballots. With more than 72,000 ballots left and some North County races separated by less than 2%, […]
Last General Membership Event of the Year a Success!
Last General Membership Event of the Year a Success!
By Danielle Grommersch
BIA’s 2nd annual Political Leaders Reception took place last Thursday evening overlooking the beautiful San Diego skyline at Coasterra restaurant. Our crowd included representatives from over 30 builder companies and over 50 elected officials and senior staff. […]
County Puts the Brakes on General Plan Amendments
County Puts the Brakes on General Plan Amendments
By Matt Adams
Litigation threats, staffing issues and additional information requests will force projects scheduled for a December 12th hearing in front of the County Board of Supervisors to wait indefinitely. A memo released by the County Development Services Department said a host of General Plan Amendment projects […]
County to Increase Construction Debris Recycling Requirements
County to Increase Construction Debris Recycling Requirements
By Mike McSweeney
The County of San Diego plans to expand their construction debris recycling requirement and is soliciting feedback from our industry. The deadline to submit initial comments is Friday, November 30th by 5:00pm. Please send any comments you may have to: Eric.Wolff@sdcounty.ca.gov
The County is expanding their program to […]
Housing Element
Housing Element
Since 1969, California has required that all local governments (cities and counties) adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. California’s local governments meet this requirement by adopting housing plans as part of their “general plan” (also required by the state).
General plans serve as the local government’s “blueprint” for how […]
BIA San Diego Hall of Fame Honors Bill Ostrem in 2019
BIA San Diego Hall of Fame Honors Bill Ostrem in 2019
Bill Ostrem, currently Division President San Diego, at Lennar Homes will be inducted into the prestigious BIA San Diego Hall of Fame at Installation on January 26th 2019.
Bill Ostrem’s record of generous support, personally, financially and through […]
Campaign 2018: All Done but for the Counting
Campaign 2018: All Done but for the Counting
By Matt Adams
With the November Election now in the rear view mirror, the Registrar of Voters office continues to cull through hundreds of thousands of ballots still to be counted. Last minute mail and provisional ballots make up the lion’s share of the remaining votes.. While most races appear […]
County Considers Increases to Construction & Demolition Regulations
County Considers Increases to Construction & Demolition Regulations
By Matt Adams
Stricter recycling requirements for construction and demolition materials could be in store for San Diego County. The new rules are seen as a key component of the County’s goal to increase waste diversion from 62% to 80% by 2030.
The new rules would eliminate […]
BIA San Diego Hall of Fame Honors Bill Ostrem in 2019
BIA San Diego Hall of Fame Honors Bill Ostrem in 2019
Bill Ostrem, currently Division President San Diego, at Lennar Homes will be inducted into the prestigious BIA San Diego Hall of Fame at Installation on January 26th 2019.
Bill Ostrem’s record of generous support, personally, financially and through his […]
Council Approves Old Town Community Plan Update
Council Approves Old Town Community Plan Update
By Matt Adams
One more plan update is in the books following the unanimous city council approval of the Old Town Community Plan Update on Monday. The new planning guide could result in a 150% increase in residential capacity if fully implemented.
It’s been 30-years between plan updates […]