The San Diego City Council voted to eliminate minimum parking requirements for commercial areas, extending a policy shift already underway near transit and in residential development.
Removing a minimum did not prohibit parking. It allowed property owners and businesses to decide how much to provide based on location, demand and project economics rather than a uniform zoning formula.
The decision linked transportation and land use: less required parking can reduce development costs and free space for other uses, while neighborhoods may experience more competition for curb space if demand is underestimated.