Base Redevelopment Avoids Voter-Approved Height Restriction

A voter-approved height limitation initiative does not apply to redeveloped land that was part of a military base, the Fourth District Court of Appeal has ruled.

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February 5, 2003, 7:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

The base reuse authority the City of San Diego in this case can apply only those portions of local zoning regulations that are consistent with the federally approved base reuse plan, the court ruled. The approved reuse plan for surplus land at a naval training center in San Diego allowed for structures up to 100 feet tall.Proposition D from 1972 capped development in coastal areas outside of downtown at 30 feet. So the city, acting as the base reuse authority, properly rejected application of Proposition D to the surplus base land, the court held.

Thanks to Paul Shigley

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