For years, construction projects were not conducted in San Diego's coastal communities from Memorial Day to Labor Day to reduce potential impacts during the busy tourism season.
But now it's over.
The summer construction moratorium in beach areas was considered an annual reprieve from building-related noise and traffic interruptions.
According to a memo from the city Engineering & Capital Projects Department to the Development Services Department, the summer moratorium will “no longer be enforced by the city for private and public construction,” starting this year.
Now, the construction ban is being discontinued to allow for “timely completion of projects.”
The memo stated:
“The primary objectives of removing this [summer moratorium] policy within the city’s jurisdiction is twofold: to allow for timely completion of projects and to increase efficiency in project completion in these areas. This change is intended to streamline project delivery within city rights of way while minimizing disruptions to the community by avoiding prolonged construction timelines.