Mission Statement

In partnership with our community the Planning Division is committed to providing efficient, effective and high-quality service.

The Division promotes innovative and responsible land use planning, encouraging development opportunities to achieve Oceanside's physical, environmental, social, economic, cultural and safety goals.

Responsibilities

The Planning Division serves the community by providing balanced, professional recommendations to the public and City decision makers as they define, shape and implement Oceanside's vision.

The Division is responsible for land use planning under the auspices of federal, state, regional and local laws, ordinances and City policies.

Through its Climate Action & Sustainability Program, the Division also leads the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance climate resilience, and promote sustainable practices through community programs, policy development, and environmental planning. 

Staff encourages public participation and welcomes community input on all aspects of their planning service functions.

Long Range Policy Planning

• Adoption of Local Policies (e.g. General Plan, Local Coastal Program)
• Coordination of Regional Policies (e.g. Multiple Habitat Conservation Plan - MHCP, SANDAG Regional Growth Forecasts)

Project Development Processing

• Review of discretionary and ministerial land use and development proposals for compliance with adopted policies and ordinances (General Plan, Local Coastal Plan etc.)
• Project Compliance Review

Environmental Review - CEQA

• Capital Improvement Projects (Support)
• Public Information/Customer Service