California Coastal Commission. The LCP must be sufficiently detailed to indicate the kind, location, and intensity of land uses and the applicable resource protection policies for development within the local coastal zone. The LUP component of the LCP must provide land use and development policies, which will ensure that development within the local coastal area will be consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Act. Both the “Objectives” and the “Policies” of the LUP are the standard of review for coastal development permits.” In addition, the LCP must contain implementing ordinances to carry out the policy provisions of the LUP. These are provided in the Chula Vista Bayfront Specific Plan and the Rohr-Wohl Specific Plan, which serves as the implementation plans for the Chula Vista LCP.
Second, this LCP must be consistent with, and implement, the City of Chula Vista General Plan, which is the primary local land use and development policy document. The Bayfront Specific Plan and Rohr- Wohl Specific Plan areis a component of the City’s General Plan and represents a step toward systematic implementation of the General Plan in the Bayfront.
If there is a conflict between a provision of this LCP and a provision of the General Plan, or any other City-adopted plan, resolution, or ordinance not included in the LCP, and it is not possible for the development to comply with both the LCP and such other plan, resolution or ordinance, the LCP shall control and take precedence and the development shall not be approved unless it complies with the LCP provision.
2. Area Location and Description
The City of Chula Vista was incorporated in 1911 and became a charter city in 1949. The City currently has a population of approximately 209,133 and covers an area of about 52 square miles.
Geographically, the City is located adjacent to the east side of San Diego Bay, 8 miles south of San Diego’s downtown and 7 miles north of the International Border (see Exhibit 1). The Chula Vista Coastal Zone currently includes a large amount of industrial development and the National Wildlife Refuge (Sweetwater Marsh and F&G Street Marsh). It also contains one of the last remaining large blocks of undeveloped land on San Diego Bay.
Regionally, the area is served by I-5, the major freeway connection between San Diego and Mexico. State Route 54 (SR-54) and its interchange with I-5 in the Bayfront enhance the site’s locational advantage. The Bayfront area is located 10.8 miles south of the San Diego International Airport.
3. Chula Vista Bayfront and Subareas
The boundary of the Chula Vista Bayfront area extends from the coast to just immediately east of I -5, except in the northerly portion of the City where it turns east (inland) along the prolongation of C Street to a point approximately midway between Broadway and Fifth Avenue and then north of the City boundary. The Coastal Zone and Bayfront boundaries are shown in Exhibit 2.
The Chula Vista Coastal Zone was previously defined by subareas, comprising: (a) the Bayfront Planning Area (Subareas 1, 2, 3, and 7), in which the City had permit jurisdiction; (b) the annexed coastal areas (Subareas 4 and 6), in which the California Coastal Commission had jurisdiction; and (c) one inland parcel located outside of the Coastal Zone (Subarea 5). Due to changes in land ownership resulting from the land exchange, and in an effort to clarify jurisdictional authorities in a manner consistent with the Port Master Plan, the Chula Vista Bayfront area, covered by this LCP amendment, has been redefined into three districts (Sweetwater, Harbor, and Otay). The Sweetwater District includes the northern properties and generally extends south to “F” Street/Lagoon Drive (hereinafter referred to as “F” Street) and a small peninsular area at the southwest corner. The Harbor District is the central area and includes the majority of Port lands. The Otay District includes the southern portion of the Chula Vista Bayfront area and is defined on the southern boundary by Palomar Street, with the addition of the inland coastal zone parcel at Faivre Street.
6. The districts are shown in Exhibit
City of Chula Vista
Land Use Plan
I-7 September 2012
Amended on December 5, 2017
Amended on July 30, 2025
Developed Parcel Areas: The majority of parcel areas are currently developed. There is potential for these parcel areas to be redeveloped within the limits of the existing zoning and land use designations and provisions of the LCP; however, the existing uses of these parcel areas are expected to remain the same.
• Parcel Areas 1 -b through 1 -e are currently developed with commercial, hospitality, and entertainment land uses. These parcels are zoned and designated Commercial-Thoroughfare (C-T).
• Parcel Area 1 -f is a small City park. The park is accessed from “F” Street and consists of grassy landscaped areas, benches/seating areas, and parking areas. This parcel is zoned and designated Parks and Recreation (P-R).
• Parcel Area 1 -g is existing open space characterized by wetlands and native habitat. There are four parcels within this area. Three of the parcels are owned by the City and one is owned by Goodrich. This area is zoned and designated as Open Space (O-S). • Parcel Area 1-h is characterized as developed with industrial uses with a portion of the parcel as open spaces uses. This parcel is privately owned. This area is zoned and designated for Industrial- General (I-G).
• Parcel Area 1 -i is characterized as developed with commercial uses with a portion of the parcel as open spaces uses. This parcel is privately owned. This area is zoned and designated for Commercial – Thoroughfare (C-T).
• Parcel Area 2 -a is existing open space characterized by wetlands and native habitat. There are two parcels within this area, both of which are owned by the USFWS and encompass the “F&G” Street Marsh. This area is zoned and designated as O-S. • Parcel Area 2 -b is owned by private entitiesmanufacturing company . The area consists of vacant land, existing industrial and commercial land uses, including warehouses, office, and parking structures. The facility site hads been involved in aircraft manufacturing since the early 1940s. Parcel Area 2 - b became known as the manufactoring manufacturing company North Campus Facility following sale of the South Campus (south of “H” Street) to the Port in the late 1990s. The North Campus facility is generally bounded by Bay Boulevard to the east, Marina Parkway to the west, the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge to the northwest, ”F” Street and the National Wildlife Refuge to the north, and “H” Street to the south. The North Campus area is the largest ownership within the City’s jurisdiction, encompassing approximately 78 acres. The North Campus includes the Rohr -Wohl Specific Plan area (approximately 45 acres) and three zones/land use designations: Industrial-Limited and Research (I -RL), Industrial -General (I -G), and Commercial -Professional and Administrative (C-P).
• Parcel Area 2-c is commercial land use and consists of a commercial structure and associated parking areas. This parcel is zoned and designated as I-G. • Parcel Area 2 -d is a small commercial/industrial complex, and Gateway Business Park. The retail area includes parking areas and access from Bay Boulevard. This parcel is zoned and designated as I-G.
• Parcel Area 2-e is a commercial office land use that includes a private educational institution .
This parcel is zoned and designated as I-G.
• Parcel Area 3-b contains building and associated surface parking areas owned by a local health group located at 740 Bay Boulevard. This area is zoned and designated as I-G.
Chula Vista Bayfront LCP Amendment
Land Use Plan
III-4 September 2012
Amended on December 5, 2017
Amended on July 30, 2025
ROHR-WOHL SPECIFIC PLAN. Envisions a mixed-use commercial and industrial technology park campus with land uses regulated by the specific plan. Total allocation: approximately 45 acres.
RESIDENTIAL. Residential uses are allowed within the LCP Planning Area. approximately 23 acres. Total allocation: approximately 23 acres
Residential – Mixed Harbor District (R -MH). This land use zone and designation refers to residential areas in the Harbor District with a mix of residential units including high -rise and mid-rise development (as defined below) within combined or separate building structures. Residential uses include multiple - family dwellings in clusters of varying size and configuration to provide a range of housing types.
Retail uses will be included at the street level to create a village atmosphere and pedestrian -friendly area.
Table 3-1 Land Use Distribution
Zone Acreage
Commercial
Visitor (C -V)
Visitor (C-VL)
Thoroughfare (C-T)
Professional and Administrative (C-P)
6 5
42 21
Commercial Subtotal 74
Industrial
General (I-G)
Research and Limited (I-RL)
67112
14 Limited (I-L) 8
Industrial Subtotal 13489
Residential
Mixed Harbor District (R-MH) 23
Residential Subtotal 23
Public and Open Space
Public and Quasi-Public (P-Q)
Parks and Recreation (P-R)
Open Space (O-S)
28 1
310
Public and Open Space Subtotal 339
• Mid-rise development is defined as 4- to 7-story buildings with condominium style residences and central garage structures.
• High-rise development is defined as 8-story and above buildings with condominium style residences and central garage structures.
Allocation: approximately 23 acres.
COMMERCIAL. A number of specific commercial uses are permitted in the LCP Planning Area. Total allocation: approximately 74 acres.
Commercial – Visitor (C-V). This land use designation provides uses for the needs of tourists, to the freeway. The travelers, and local residents. This use is primarily located in proximity Chula Vista Bayfront LCP Amendment
Land Use Plan
III-12 September 2012
Amended on December 5, 2017
Amended on July 30, 2025
City of Chula Vista I-9 September 2012 Land Use Plan Amended on December 5, 2017
Rohr-Wohl Specific Plan
Chula Vista Bayfront LCP Amendment III-2 September 2012 Land Use Plan Amended on December 5, 2017
Rohr-Wohl Specific Plan
Chula Vista Bayfront LCP Amendment III-3 September 2012 Land Use Plan Amended on December 5, 2017
Rohr-Wohl Specific Plan
Chula Vista Bayfront LCP Amendment III-49 September 2012 Land Use Plan Amended on December 5, 2017
City of Chula Vista September 2012
Bayfront Specific Plan Amended on August 11, 2015
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238 § 2 (Exh. B), 2012).
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Chula Vista Bayfront Local Coastal Plan
Chula Vista, California
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by zoning categories are classified as "Circulation and Other" Zoning (Land Use Parcel ID*) Zoning Description
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C-T
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Commercial - Thoroughfare
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Industrial - General
Industrial - Limited
Industrial - Research and Limited
Open Space
Public - Quasi-Public
Parks and Recreation
Residential - Mixed Harbor District
C-P (1-a)
Land Use Parcel IDs shown correspond with the Land Use Plan and Specific Plan descriptions.
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Project Roads
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ROHR-WOHL SPECIFIC PLAN (RWSP)