The architectural application form says that the floors must produce an IIC rating of at least 55 decibels.  

. - Sell the land later, possible appreciation, still no build needed- Sell the land now or later, with full set of architectural plans without permits, no build.

Architecture.

I'll detail more about the project below but wanted to lead with my goals in posting.TLDR;  Interested in links, advise, discussion, warnings, etc for proactively anticipating the next steps involved in planning, designing, constructing and managing large development projects from a General Partner and Owner's Agency role.The general state:- Partnered with owner contributing wholly owned lot with appropriate zoning for ~18 story mixed use set of towers (5 in total under current rough plan)- Very qualified architecture team signed on to deliver plan for design process- High level contacts with multiple potential building partners showing interest- Multiple funding options available in line with needs for initial tower's expected costsThe vision:- Emphasis on active community engagement and development- Net positive Electricity, Water and (as much as possible/practical under constraints) Food- Tightly integrated with surrounding environment with funds allocated to remediation and improvements of native ecology and community/pedestrian oriented accessibility- Digital nervous system (I have a technology background) with sensors to drive efficiencies and create digital connections between the various building components and it's residentsThanks to all for providing such a fun community!

Land acquisition, holding costs, engineering, architecture, permits, impact fees, utility connection fees, site prep, off-site improvements...I've probably missed a few...and all that before a single stick is in the air.  

You will see that it is hard to determine exactly what your fees will be untill you have a set of architectural drawings.

If you have any architectural or building permit related questions feel free to contact me and I will do my best to answer them. 

The approved architectural drawings were for land improvements (streets, sewer, water, electrical etc.).

However I will note that I truly believe that this is a stale relic of the same type of anti-city, anti-lower class, anti-minority & anti-historic architecture policies of the HUD & FHA exemplified by the issue of "red lining".

As you know San Diego has some ehem "different" interior architecture, however I know of a home in San Diego metro C+ neighborhood, beautiful street, currently listed around $380,000 that looks like it could have been utilized as a 2 family in the past, with semi-private  living spaces shared kitchen and laundry room.