Del Mar appears to avoid possible special election, negotiations continue
Del Mar appears to avoid possible special election, negotiations continue 92 DEL MAR — While an agreement with the proponents of a referendum is not yet finalized, the city of Del Mar may have avoided a special election involving a key ordinance to the city’s 5th Cycle Housing Element. The subject of negotiations, Ordinance 973, was approved by the council in October of 2020. The city later received notice of a certified referendum, led by resident Arnold Wiesel, calling for its repeal. The ordinance established 20 dwelling units per acre within the city’s North Commercial Zone...