8460 El Paseo Grande

The project at 8460 El Paseo Grande in San Diego’s La Jolla community involves the demolition of an existing 3,009 square-foot two-story single-family residence and a 527 square-foot detached garage to make way for a new two-story residence totaling 5,755 square feet, including a basement and attached garage, along with associated hardscape and landscaping improvements. The site spans 0.26 acres and is zoned Very Low Density Residential under the La Jolla Community Plan, falling within the La Jolla Shores Planned District – Single Family Base Zone and the Coastal Appealable Overlay Zone, which imposes additional regulatory requirements due to its proximity to the coastline. The legal description confirms the property is Lot 4 of Ocean Terrace Map No. 2615, excluding any land below the mean high tide line of the Pacific Ocean, reinforcing its coastal location and the need for stringent environmental and coastal development compliance. A Coastal Development Permit and Site Development Permit are required to proceed, reflecting the project’s alignment with local planning guidelines and state coastal regulations. The City of San Diego is managing the process through its Planning Department, with Marlene Watanabe, Associate Planner, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The project is listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 10, 2026, indicating it is in the pre-application or planning phase, prior to formal solicitation or funding activation. All development activities must adhere to the stringent standards of the Coastal Overlay Zone, including potential public review, appeal processes, and environmental assessments to ensure minimal impact on the coastal environment and alignment with the community’s long-term land use goals.