Camp Lockett Master Plan

About the Program

Category: Community and Economic Development (Best in Category)

Year: 2021

The Camp Lockett Master Plan covers approximately 400 acres of land that was previously an Army Calvary base that came into County of San Diego (County) ownership in the 1950s. The area is owned by five non-profit organizations and a school district. Under the previous zoning, alterations to existing buildings were not allowed because it is within a historic district. Most of the uses proposed by the non-profit groups were either not allowed or would require costly discretionary permits (approximately $75,000). The Master Plan was developed in partnership with the non-profit groups and community to include updated zoning that would permit civic, cultural, visitor, and community-oriented uses. It established zoning, development standards, and used regulations to guide future land uses and improvements on the property, such as future museums, historical displays, and community-serving facilities such as parks and community centers. The zoning changes provided streamlining opportunities that require a less costly site plan review (approximately $20,000) to allow the site's redevelopment while preserving existing cultural and historical resources on-site.