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April 18, 2024 at 11:45 pm on 2 New Projects Proposed for West Point Loma Boulevard in Ocean BeachCurrently you can deduct more property taxes on an investment property than on your primary residence. That’s just insane. This is because of the $10K... April 18, 2024 at 11:40 pm on 2 New Projects Proposed for West Point Loma Boulevard in Ocean BeachWe should not be incentivizing any home ownership beyond your primary residence. It just increases the barrier for those who can’t afford 1 home. 
April 18, 2024 at 10:35 pm on 2 New Projects Proposed for West Point Loma Boulevard in Ocean BeachI weep not for people who own second homes. We are so thankful to own our OB shack. We see people who do all sorts...
April 18, 2024 at 7:24 pm on OB Planners’ Project Review Committee: 20 Units at 4705 Point Loma Ave., — Wed., April 17Paul Webb If I read your numbers correctly seems like more than a small deviation @4X increased density. And OB NYC as a comparison seems...
April 18, 2024 at 5:59 pm on Why San Diego Should Not Be Awarded Anything for Its ‘Bonus ADU’ Program — Not One ADU Unit Has Been Built as Low-Income HousingGreat analysis. Have you thought about sending your analysis to the Ivory Group? This ADU plan doesn’t deserve a prize. 
April 18, 2024 at 5:41 pm on Proposed 20 Units on Point Loma Ave Will Only Have 3 ‘Affordable’, Only 9 Parking SpacesWe need to appeal by the deadline, and that means collaboration and planning based on the $1,000 appeal fee per applicant. btw, I want to...
April 18, 2024 at 5:31 pm on Proposed 20 Units on Point Loma Ave Will Only Have 3 ‘Affordable’, Only 9 Parking SpacesI think the 9 parking spaces is history; it is 3.5 parking spaces, or maybe 4 or maybe 3. April 18, 2024 at 4:44 pm on 8 ADUs in 3-Story Complex Proposed for 4500 Block of Pescadero in Point LomaAlso, the Coastal-certified code only allows 1 base ADU on a lot with a single-family-development. Even in a multifamily zone. This means any ADU over... April 18, 2024 at 4:39 pm on 8 ADUs in 3-Story Complex Proposed for 4500 Block of Pescadero in Point LomaThe city is violating noticing requirements on these projects near CPG boundaries. See section (b)(4) §112.0302 Notice by Mail (b) Persons Entitled to Notice. Except...
April 18, 2024 at 4:16 pm on Proposed 20 Units on Point Loma Ave Will Only Have 3 ‘Affordable’, Only 9 Parking SpacesI did need that spelled out for me, kh, thank you. That makes sense to me now. Single individuals, as in 1 person, with no... April 18, 2024 at 4:10 pm on Proposed 20 Units on Point Loma Ave Will Only Have 3 ‘Affordable’, Only 9 Parking SpacesI thought it was 40% of base density. It would be interesting to see how the affordable density bonus would apply to this project vs... April 18, 2024 at 4:06 pm on Proposed 20 Units on Point Loma Ave Will Only Have 3 ‘Affordable’, Only 9 Parking SpacesOB is not on the SDA map because that code update has not been approved by the Coastal Commission. Nor have the zero-parking code updates...
April 18, 2024 at 4:01 pm on Proposed 20 Units on Point Loma Ave Will Only Have 3 ‘Affordable’, Only 9 Parking SpacesIf you want to see what the future looks like, 3781 32nd Street at North Park Way a block from the North Park Library. A... April 18, 2024 at 3:53 pm on Proposed 20 Units on Point Loma Ave Will Only Have 3 ‘Affordable’, Only 9 Parking SpacesCoke and strippers oriented 
April 18, 2024 at 3:37 pm on Open Letter to Councilwoman Campbell on ‘Complete Communities’ from Point Loma HomeownerKH, can you confirm the vote of the PRC. 
Now there’s a new effort to cash in on the vacation rental craze in Ocean Beach.
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Stop this madness now: VR disease!
I think it is innovative. This person/company sees an opportunity and is helping people think outside of the box to make some extra cash. Now (Jan 1 2020) that parking requirements have been greatly reduced/eliminated with the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) laws(SB13) this is an excellent way to utilize unused off-street parking spaces for people that may no longer have parking available at their residence. Respectfully, I don’t think it has anything to do with Vacation Rentals(VR) Mr. Blackwood.
SB13 – This bill would prohibit a local agency from requiring the replacement of parking spaces if a garage, carport, or covered parking is demolished to construct an accessory dwelling unit. The bill would also prohibit a local agency from imposing parking standards on an accessory dwelling unit that is located within a traversable distance of one-half mile of public transit, and would define the term “public transit” for those purposes.
So if you rent out your driveway does the government come in and tax ya for it? Can a house renter or apartment renter rent their parking space(s)? Who’s responsible or liable for damage or theft of personal property placed on those “rental spaces”? Suppose there might be other business opportunities on top of this rental driveway idea, eh?
Could you rent a driveway to live there in your van? (Potty privileges extra?)
Suppose you could offer, as an option of course, electrical and water hookups and perhaps a laundry concierge service (optional as well). Pizza guy delivers to your driveway, too!
Look deeper Ron: it undermines neighborhoods!
Mr. Blackwood,
I understand your point of view. But I still like the out of the box thinking. Just like the governor approving ADU bills to help solve the housing crisis. Now all single family zoned lots can have up to three units. If a person builds three units with no required parking it’s nice to know a tenant can potentially rent someone’s driveway to park. At the same time it’s nice to think about providing supplemental income to the owner of that driveway. I hope an article will be written soon about the impact of new ADU bills to OB…Frank?
Out of the box thinking should be earned By thinking outside of the box on your own.
Ron, Gavin’s housing solution; is no comparison to renting a driveway!
DB, I was not comparing the driveway to ADU. I was saying innovative ideas(ADU laws) allow opportunities for other innovative ideas(driveway for rent). If you sow no ADU parking requirements you reap people renting out their driveways.
Devon, I don’t understand what you are saying or how it relates?