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Council approves proposed joint response to grand jury on development impact fees

San Diego City Council · November 4, 2025
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Summary

Council approved staff’s proposed joint mayoral‑council response to the County Grand Jury report on the Development Impact Fee (DIF) program. Staff agreed with some findings about late reporting, disputed others, described Build Better San Diego changes, and committed to internal controls and independent audits.

The council approved a proposed joint response Nov. 4 to the San Diego County Grand Jury report critiquing the city’s administration of development impact fees (DIF). The Independent Budget Analyst and City Planning staff summarized the draft response and the actions the city has taken or plans to take.

The city acknowledged some findings — such as chronic late publication of annual DIF reports — and described steps to improve compliance, including a transition to a citywide DIF structure (Build Better San Diego), new internal controls,…

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