Otay Ranch
Village 13
PRESS RELEASE
BALDWIN & SONS ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATES FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 13
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Contact: Eric Podolsky NewGround PR & Media 617.694.9411 / epodolsky@newgroundco.com
BALDWIN & SONS ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATES FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 13
Reduced development footprint and higher density housing will increase open space, housing diversity, and attainability in the newest phase at Otay Ranch SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 26, 2025)—Southern California builder and developer Baldwin & Sons has announced that they have reached an agreement with several environmental groups and the California Attorney General on changes to Otay Ranch Village 13 that will allow the project to move forward. Located in the southern portion of the unincorporated County of San Diego, Otay Ranch Village 13 is the next phase of the award-winning Otay Ranch master-planned community.
The updated plan has reduced the development footprint by approximately 300 acres— a 40 percent decrease in developed land—to permanently preserve and protect a larger area of sensitive habitat. The community will also now be able to offer up to 2,750 homes, increased from the 1,938 homes originally planned. The new plan will offer a greater variety of housing options, including multifamily apartment rentals and forpurchase homes that range from entry-level attached residences to large-lot singlefamily homes—making homeownership more attainable for a diverse range of buyers.
These changes to Otay Ranch Village 13 are part of a recent lawsuit settlement that resolves litigation filed by a coalition of environmental parties and the California Attorney General against Otay Ranch Village 13’s developers and the County of San Diego.
The litigation stemmed from the County Board of Supervisors’ 2020 approval of the project. “We’re pleased to have reached this agreement, as it will allow us to provide the San Diego region with an influx of new residential units consisting of many different housing types at a variety of price points,” said Nick Lee, Chief Operating Officer of Baldwin & Sons. “We appreciate the ongoing efforts of all parties and recognize that it was their cooperation that created this opportunity for us to deliver much-needed housing to buyers of all ages and life stages, while preserving our valuable local environment and resources.”
Along with the more than 1,100 acres of open space that were originally proposed, the approximately 300 additional acres of open space in the new plan will be preserved in perpetuity, guaranteeing the protection of critical resources, including habitat for the endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly, California fairy shrimp, and other sensitive plant and animal species. Among other improvements to the revised plan, Otay Ranch Village 13 will be carbon neutral, 100 percent electric, and provide enough solar power to offset the total energy demand of almost all of its buildings. Over $15 million has been committed to the development and implementation of a local carbon mitigation program that can be expanded to be used by future projects in the County of San Diego.
The agreement also identifies measures to help mitigate wildfires and protect the neighborhood into the future. The wildland-urban interface perimeter of the project has been reduced, exterior fire sprinklers will be provided on buildings along that perimeter, CalFire’s existing wildfire surveillance camera system will be expanded, and Otay Lakes Road will be widened along the project’s frontage to help expedite evacuations from this and other unincorporated communities. “We’re grateful that we will be able to achieve our housing goals while delivering a village that provides additional preservation of environmental resources and is built to standards that address the realities of climate change,” said Lee. “We hope that this development can be a model for how we can meet the region’s housing needs while also being good environmental stewards.” Amenities in and near Otay Ranch Village 13 will include a homeowner’s community center featuring a pool, spa, club room and kitchen, gym, and other recreational facilities; fire station; elementary school; mixed-use district with commercial and retail space; community trail network for biking and hiking; and over 20 acres of new parks.
Numerous employment opportunities and local attractions are also easily accessible in the City of Chula Vista and downtown San Diego. For all general inquiries about Otay Ranch Homes, visit www.otayranch.com. Join the conversation about Otay Ranch by Baldwin & Sons on Facebook at Facebook.com/OtayRanchHomes and on Instagram at Instagram.com/otayranch_homes/. About Baldwin & Sons Family-owned builder and developer Baldwin & Sons has built more than 20,000 homes during its 60+ years in business. With communities spanning Los Angeles to San Diego, the company’s mission is grounded in the creation of thriving neighborhoods for families. The recipient of many prestigious awards, Baldwin & Sons prides itself on a strong legacy of architectural innovation, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to giving back to the communities in which it builds. Visit Baldwin & Sons online at http://www.baldwinsons.com/.
