403 Sea Ridge Drive / PRJ - 1109256

The project at 403 Sea Ridge Drive in San Diego involves the demolition of an existing two-story single-family dwelling measuring 6,774 square feet and the construction of a new three-story single-family residence totaling 11,247 square feet. The new structure will include a garage, covered patio, open deck, balcony, accessory dwelling unit, swimming pool, and a third-story partially covered roof deck. Associated improvements involve on- and off-site drainage infrastructure such as catch basins, dissipaters, and storm drains to manage runoff. The 0.19-acre site is located within the Residential-Single Unit (RS-1-7) zoning district and is subject to multiple overlay zones, including the Coastal Overlay Zone, Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone, Transit Priority Zone, Parking Impact Overlay Zone, and Sensitive Coastal Overlay Zone along a coastal bluff. The project has been determined to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under categorical exemptions 15301, 15302, and 15303, which apply to the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and the construction of small residential buildings. A Notice of Exemption was filed on January 16, 2026, and the project was advertised as a forecast on January 20, 2026, with no federal contracting mechanisms or clauses applicable; the process is governed entirely by local land use and coastal regulations. The applicant, Kyle Kistner, is acting as the project proponent, and the City of San Diego Development Services Department serves as the lead agency overseeing permitting. The only financial transaction referenced is a $50 administrative fee paid to the San Diego County Clerk’s Office for filing the CEQA documentation, with no formal contract value, pricing structure, or procurement terms identified. All approvals are contingent upon compliance with local zoning, coastal requirements, and the conditions of the associated Coastal and Site Development Permits.