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🏡 Do You Really Know What You Own?
🏡 Do You Really Know What You Own?
Do You Know Your Property's Base Zone?
Do You Know Your Property's Base Zone?
Most of us purchased our homes because we liked the neighborhood, but few homeowners know the zoning that applies to their own property.
Most of us purchased our homes because we liked the neighborhood, but few homeowners know the zoning that applies to their own property.
San Diego Rancho La Cresta is unique because our community is made up of two different residential base zones.
San Diego Rancho La Cresta is unique because our community is made up of two different residential base zones.
Part 1: More Than Just Six Floor Plans
Part 1: More Than Just Six Floor Plans
When most of us purchased our home in San Diego Rancho La Cresta, we probably focused on the things that made us fall in love with the neighborhood—its quiet streets, mature landscaping, open space, and beautiful homes.
Many homeowners also know that our community was built around six distinct floor plans.
Three San Lucena models.
Three La Merida models.
In general, the San Lucena homes range from approximately 2,300 square feet and larger, while the La Merida homes range from approximately 1,800 to over 2,300 square feet.
The two-model series occupy different areas of the community.
San Lucena homes are generally located along Cypress Canyon Road, Angelique Street, Candy Rose Way, and their adjoining cul-de-sacs, occupying the higher elevations surrounding the neighborhood.
La Merida homes are generally located along Cypress Canyon Park Drive, Evergold Street, and their adjoining cul-de-sacs, forming much of the valley and southern portion of the community.
Most homeowners identify their home by one of these two model series.
But here's something many people don't realize...
The model homes do not determine your property's zoning.
Although the two-model series are geographically distinct, the boundaries of the RS-1-13 and RM-1-1 base zones were established independently of the model home layout.
That means a home's floor plan—or even the street it is located on—does not necessarily determine its underlying zoning designation.
Why Does This Matter?
Why Does This Matter?
For many homeowners, it may not matter today.
But if you ever decide to:
Expand your home
Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Make significant improvements
Replace your home after a major loss
Or simply understand how California's changing housing laws affect your property...
...your property's zoning becomes one of the first places to start.
Your property's zoning works together with:
California law
City of San Diego development regulations
Our HOA CC&Rs
Our Architectural Review process
Together, these create the framework that governs what may be permitted on your property.
Find Your Property
The map above shows the two residential zoning districts that make up San Diego Rancho La Cresta.
🟨 RS-1-13
🟫 RM-1-1
Take a moment to locate your home.
You may be surprised by what you discover.
Why am I writing this series?
California housing laws have changed significantly over the past decade. Whether you agree with those changes or not, understanding them helps homeowners make informed decisions and better understand how they may affect our community. My goal is simply to explain these topics in plain English—not to advocate for any particular policy or encourage additional development.
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