Participate
Upcoming meetings and other opportunities for participation will be posted here as they are announced.
You can always submit your comments through the project comment form or directly to Russ Cunningham, Principal Planner, at rcunningham@oceansideca.org.
SSCSP Virtual Open House Survey
This survey is a complement to the in-person open house event held on November 13th. The survey poses the same questions asked of those who participated in the recent in-person event. While the survey is primarily intended for community members who were unable to attend the in-person open house, those who attended this event and would like to provide additional comment are also welcome to respond to the survey. The survey is now closed.
Climate Action Plan Community Survey
The Climate Action Plan Community Survey is now closed. A summary of the survey results is available on the Project Documents page.
Upcoming Meetings
Details on upcoming opportunities for engagement will be posted here.
Past Meetings
Smart and Sustainable Corridors Specific Plan Open House, November 13th 2023
On Monday, November 13th, the Planning Division hosted a community open house on the Draft Smart and Sustainable Corridors Specific Plan (SSCSP) at the El Corazon Senior Center (3302 Senior Center Drive). As with previous open house events in support of the General Plan Update, this was a drop-in event that featured staffed stations focused on the various components of the SSCSP. Community members were welcome to attend anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.
Slides from the welcome presentation are available here, and a recording of the presentation is available below.
The Open House presented boards for Land Use, Urban Design, Mobility, Environmental Quality, Infrastructure and Utilities, and Implementation and Financing.
General Plan Community Open Houses, October 18 & 26, 2022
The first of two open houses on General Plan goals and policies covered the following three Elements:
Remarkable Community
Efficient and Compatible Land Use
Integrated Mobility
The second of two open houses on General Plan goals and policies covered the following three Elements:
Vital and Sustainable Resources
Safe and Resilient Environment
Healthy and Livable Community
Watch an informational presentation about the content from the first presentation here:
Watch an informational presentation about the content from the second presentation here:
Both meetings were held in the City Council Chambers at 300 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. The material presented in these workshops was also available virtually for three weeks following the second meeting. You can view the boards and comments here:
You can view the open house summary report here:
Summary Report: Open HouseEvents on Draft General PlanGoals and Policies, Dec 2022
You can also view or download the boards as PDFs here (please note that the large file size may take time to load).
City Council Meeting on Alternatives, August 10, 2022
The City Council meeting took place on Wednesday, August 10. Participation will be limited to in-person attendees, but the meeting can be viewed virtually. More information on how to participate and view the meeting can be found here.
Community Forum, Farmland Conservation Easements, July 13, 2022
The community forum on farmland conservation easements was attended by roughly 50 community members. Participants heard presentations from farmland conservation experts from the state’s Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program, San Diego County’s PACE program, the Mission Resource Conservation District, and the Trust for Public Land. These experts spoke about the mechanics of the respective programs and the conditions under which farmland conservation easement acquisition has proven to be feasible. They invited local farmers to reach out to them directly to discuss how their respective programs and resources might be leveraged to make farmland conservation easements more attractive. The presentations were followed by a whole-group discussion that explored both opportunities for, and obstacles to, acquiring farmland conservation easements in South Moor Hills. The discussion also touched on ways to support the long-term viability of farming in the area, including agritourism, affordable water supply, higher value crops, regenerative farming methods, and a more localized market that allows farmers to capture more of the total value of their products.
Given the high value of land in South Morro Hills, driven largely by the allowance for 2.5-acre residential subdivision, acquiring conservation easements in this area would be an expensive undertaking. Without a significant public funding source, such an undertaking would depend on the largess of private donors and/or the willingness of local farm owners to accept compensation well under the market value of their holdings. Nevertheless, the City remains open to ideas for enhancing the viability and appeal of farmland conservation easements in South Morro Hills. Conservation easements and other approaches to farmland conservation will be acknowledged in the South Morro Hills Community Plan.
Planning COmmission Workshop on Alternatives, May 23, 2022
The Planning Commission Workshop on Alternatives will take place on Monday, May 23. Participation will be limited to in-person attendees, but the meeting can be viewed virtually. More information on how to participate and view the meeting can be found here.
Smart and Sustainable Corridors Plan Survey - Closed May 20, 2022
The City facilitated an Open House on April 19th that featured rotating stations to allow community members to learn about and give feedback on the Vision and Guiding Principles, Land Uses, Public Realm and Urban Design, Parks and Open Spaces and Mobility options.
If you would like to provide additional feedback on the SSCP take our virtual survey, closed May 20th. A report with the Open House and survey feedback will be provided on the project website in early June.
Smart and Sustainable Corridors Plan, Open house, April 19, 2022
The City facilitated an Open House on April 19th that featured rotating stations to allow community members to learn about and give feedback on the Vision and Guiding Principles, Land Uses, Public Realm and Urban Design, Parks and Open Spaces and Mobility options.
Check out the draft Smart and Sustainable Corridors Plan.
Planning COmmission Workshop on Alternatives, March 28, 2022
The Planning Commission Workshop on Alternatives took place on Monday, March 28, at 6:00 PM.
South Morro Hills Community Plan Design Workshop, March 16, 2022
The Planning Division hosted a public workshop for the South Morro Hills Community Plan (SMHCP) on March 16, 2022.
This hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting consisted of a presentation, small group discussions and activities, and a report back sharing the highlights of the discussion. The purpose of the meeting was to brainstorm specific design and planning strategies to preserve agricultural land within South Morro Hills, share new economic analysis, and gather community input on other policy direction for the SMHCP.
Encuesta a miembros de la comunidad latina, Febrero 2021
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CEQA Scoping Meeting, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 6:00pm
Join us via Zoom to learn about the CEQA environmental review process and tell us what you believe should be assessed in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Phase 2 of the General Plan Update.
The EIR for this project will address all topic areas outlined in CEQA Appendix G (Environmental Checklist Form). These topics include aesthetics, biological resources, transportation, natural hazards, agricultural resources, tribal resources, public services/utilities, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions.
The meeting will begin with an overview of the CEQA process and a brief project description, followed by an open forum to solicit and document questions and comments from community members.
You can access the meeting here. Questions and comments can be directed to Principal Planner, Russ Cunningham, at rcunningham@oceansideca.org.
Virtual community workshop, March 2021
WATCH RECORDING HERE | READ SLIDES HERE | SUMMARY REPORT HERE
Smart and Sustainable Corridors Specific Plan (SSCSP)
Past Event – Saturday, March 13th at 10:30am via Zoom Video Conference
In an effort to address future housing and employment growth in a manner that promotes environmental sustainability, economic development, and social equity, the City is exploring ways to incentivize infill and redevelopment within already urbanized areas. Often referred to as “smart growth, this strategy promotes more efficient use of the City’s land resources, supports open space preservation, and leverages existing infrastructure and transit service. This workshop focused on opportunities for revitalization within the City’s major east-west commercial corridors: Mission Avenue/Hwy 76, Oceanside Boulevard, and Vista Way/Hwy 78.
Virtual workshops, January 2021
In January, a series of three virtual workshops presented issues, opportunities and themes and summarize the community’s vision for each of the following components of the General Plan:
WATCH RECORDING HERE | READ SLIDES HERE | January 12, 6pm: Land Use (including agricultural use), Mobility, and Noise.
WATCH RECORDING HERE | READ SLIDES HERE | January 13, 6pm: Community Facilities, Conservation/Open Space (including agricultural use), and Safety
WATCH RECORDING HERE | READ SLIDES HERE | January 19, 6pm: Housing
A workshop summary report will be posted soon to the Project Documents page.
Onward oceanside visioning survey, NOvember 2020
What should the future of Oceanside look like? What issues are important to you, and what should the General Plan prioritize? The Onward Oceanside Visioning Survey was the first of several opportunities for people who live, work, or visit the community to provide feedback and share their ideas about the future of Oceanside. Your feedback will help shape the preliminary General Plan themes, goals, and policies.
Thank you to those of you who shared your opinions in the survey! The survey closed on December 31st, 2020 and received 655 responses. A report summarizing findings and results will be posted soon to the Project Documents page.
Neighborhood Planning Areas (NPA) Survey
Oceanside is made up of 17 Neighborhood Planning Areas (NPAs). The project team seeks to better understand to what extent residents identify with their NPAs, what they like best about their NPAs, and where they see opportunities for improvement. How can the General Plan Update serve your neighborhood?
The Neighborhood Planning Area Survey received over 750 responses. A summary of the NPA Survey results is available here.
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