Question: Will the Developer be required to pay fees such as school fees?
Answer: Yes, the Developer will be required to pay many fees such as school fees, water & sewer capacity fees, City DIF fees, etc.
Question: Will the completed project provide additional tax revenue for the City of Carlsbad and the County of San Diego?
Answer: Yes. The property taxes are currently around $4,000 per year, but after completion, they could exceed $400,000 per year. The County of San Diego collects the tax money and distributes it to local schools, the City of Carlsbad, the County of San Diego, etc.
Question: How do I find out more about income-restricted units in Carlsbad, CA?
Answer: It is best to get familiar with the information provided on the City of Carlsbad Housing Homeless Services webpage: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/housing-homeless-services
Question: How many government subsidies is the developer getting to build this community?
Answer: None. This development is privately funded
Question: Is the project already approved? If not, when is the hearing?
Answer: As of September 3, 2026, the proposed 106 unit project has not been approved. As of September 29, 2026, the Planning COmmission hearing date may be November 18, 2026.
Question: The height limit is 35' in this area and the building is taller than that, how can that be?
Answer: Per California Government Code Section 65915, which applies to the City of Carlsbad, "Density Bonus" projects are allowed certain waivers and/or incentives including but not limited to height increases, reduced setbacks, etc.
Question: A 35-unit project named Cascada Verde was approved on this site in 2016, what happened to that project?
Answer: Despite being approved, it was not built for a variety of reasons. The 106-unit proposed project, if approved, will take its place