The Uptown Planners Board is an advisory board to the City of San Diego regarding land use and development projects in the neighborhoods of Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, Mission Hills and University Heights (map). Review of projects by the Board is an important part of the approval process for discretionary projects and new development.

Meetings provide an organized forum for dialogue on land use and development issues. Discussion topics may originate from the City, from residents and business owners or from applicants with projects who are seeking input from the Board and the community as part of the permitting process. 

Public Participation:

Public participation influences the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Community residents and business owners are highly encouraged to participate in Uptown Planners meetings and may speak on any item listed on the agenda. You may also speak during public comment at the beginning of the meeting on any item not already listed on the agenda. 

Public comment sheets are available at the meetings to help the Board recognize speakers and record their interest.  

Meeting Location/Date/Time/Agenda:

Joyce Beers Community Center, Uptown Shopping District (Located on Vermont Street between the Aladdin Restaurant and Panera Bread)

June 2, 2013 Meeting Agenda (PDF).

Supplemental Meeting Materials:

1.) Recommendations from the University Heights Land Use Forum held on May 16, 2013; and a letter of support for the recommendations from the University Heights Community Development Corporation
2.) Draft Social Media and Website Policy, dated March 31, 2013
3.) The Request for Letter of Support from the Uptown Planners for restoration of the historic Class 1 streetcars to rail in San Diego's Uptown and Downtown neighborhoods
4.) Public comment on the Mid-City Rapid Bus Project from business owner Todd Bradley
5.) Copy of the Interim Height Ordinance as enacted on February 17, 2012

6) Mission Hills Heritage Letter re: Height Ordinance

7) PTS 288713 Sprint Green Manor LTE Second Completeness Review Letter

Ongoing Meeting Items:

• UptownPlanners,Project Pipeline, updated June 2013
  
• Link to City of San Diego materials on Draft Land Use Map for Uptown Community Plan Update
• CIP Subcommittee Report
• A Citizen’s Guide to the Capital Improvements Program
• PROPOSED REVISIONS TO UPTOWN COMMUNITY PLAN OPEN SPACE BOUNDARIES memo
• Map/Detail of open space boundaries
• Memorandum – “Final Draft of a Community Plan Preparation Manual”
  
• Uptown Planners Social Media Policy Revise
  
• Uptown Planners Social Media Policy Feb 19 Strikeout
  
• Report to Planning Commission dated December 5, 2012: Status of Community Plan Updates
  
  

Meeting Locations Rotate

 The Uptown Planners Board meets  the first Tuesday of each month (except January and July) starting at 6:00 P.M. 

Meetings are held at the Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St., San Diego, CA, 92103 OR at the San Diego Unified School District Auditorium, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103.  Check the agenda link above for meeting details. 

Learn more about the history of Uptown Planners.

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What Communities Are Within The Uptown Planning Area?

The Uptown Community Planning Area is bounded on the north by the steep hillsides of Mission Valley, on the east by Park Boulevard and Balboa Park, and on the west and south by Old Town San Diego and Interstate 5.

The plan area and communities represented include: Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Middletown, the Medical Complex, Park West and University Heights neighborhoods.