Judge blocks massive Chalcifica ADU development in Pacific Beach

Judge blocks massive Chalcifica ADU development in Pacific Beach

A new court injunction could jeopardize a controversial 136-unit ADU development proposed for eastern Pacific Beach by requiring the city to thoroughly analyze its potential impacts, including on Native American artifacts there. The ruling by Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal could also lead to more rigorous approvals for other projects with large numbers of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, that were proposed before the city rolled back a g…

Judge Blocks Massive 136-Unit ADU Development in Pacific Beach

Friday's injunction requires city officials to stop processing permits for the controversial Chalcifica project until after they determine how to analyze its impacts. By David Garrick / San Diego Union-Tribune / Dec. 23, 2025 A new court injunction could jeopardize a controversial 136-unit ADU development proposed for eastern Pacific Beach by requiring the city to thoroughly analyze its potential impacts, including on Native American artifacts t…