Planning Tools for San Diego Development
Make confident decisions with our interactive calculators built on actual San Diego CCHS policy data
Why Use Our Tools?
Save Time
Get instant calculations that would normally take hours of research and manual analysis
Policy Accurate
Built on current San Diego Complete Communities Housing Solutions (CCHS) requirements
Shareable Results
Export calculations to PDF for presentations, reports, and team collaboration
Our Planning Tools
Tier & FAR Calculator
Determine maximum building height and density
- San Diego CCHS tier analysis
- FAR calculations with bonuses
- Site constraint detection
- PDF export capability
Mobility Choices Calculator
Score transportation and parking solutions
- Point-based qualification scoring
- Transit and parking analysis
- Bike and EV infrastructure scoring
- Real program data
Affordability Mix Calculator
Calculate 40% affordability requirements
- 40% affordability analysis
- Multiple mix scenarios
- Unit-by-unit breakdown
- Compliance guidance
Tier & FAR Calculator
Interactive tool to analyze FAR tiers and building height restrictions based on San Diego CCHS policy
Mobility Choices Calculator
Calculate your project's transportation and parking solutions to meet Mobility Choices requirements
Affordability Mix Calculator
Determine your project's 40% affordability requirement and explore different unit mix scenarios
Quick Affordability Mix Estimate
CCHS requires 40% of base density as deed-restricted affordable units. Enter your base density to see required affordable counts across three mix scenarios.
Estimates only. Confirm exact AMI distribution requirements with current SDMC text and your project jurisdiction. All affordable units must be deed-restricted for minimum 55 years.
How to Use These Tools
Simple three-step process to get your calculations
Enter Your Project Info
Input basic details about your project—location, size, intended use, and constraints
Calculate Results
Our tool instantly calculates compliance requirements based on current policy data
Export & Share
Download results as PDF to include in reports, presentations, and team discussions
Frequently Asked Questions
These tools are designed for architects, developers, urban planners, and anyone working on San Diego projects subject to Complete Communities Housing Solutions (CCHS) requirements. They're useful for initial concept planning and team coordination.
Our calculators use current San Diego CCHS policy data. However, they are tools for planning and analysis. Always verify results with your city contacts and planning department before final submission, as policies may have recent updates.
Yes! Each calculator includes PDF export functionality. You can download your calculations to include in reports, presentations, and share with your team and stakeholders.
Our data comes from official San Diego Complete Communities Housing Solutions documentation and current city policy. We update these regularly as policies change.
No account needed! Our tools are publicly available and free to use. Your calculations are stored locally on your device and not stored on our servers.
These tools are excellent for initial planning, concept testing, and team discussions. For formal city submissions, work with a qualified architect or planner who can verify all requirements with the city.
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