Registration and voting is taking place now through March 4th, 2025.
Four (4) of our 12 seats are up for election this year. Board members are elected to 3-year terms. Board members are volunteers and receive no compensation. View candidate statements here.
Voting in the 2025 election
You are eligible to vote if you are at least 18 years of age and reside, own property, or own/operate a business within the Ocean Beach Planning Area (see map below). It is NOT necessary to be a registered voter with the state or county government.
All voters must complete a registration form and a ballot. This includes providing a photo identification and proof of a valid Ocean Beach address. There are 4 options for registration and voting:
For any additional questions please email the Board.
- ONLINE: register online and receive an online ballot via email. Online registration and voting will open on February 25th and close Tuesday, March 4th at midnight.
- IN PERSON: download and print a registration form and ballot and bring it to the March 4th OBPB meeting location between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Meeting is located at Ocean Beach Recreation Center at the end of the hallway to the left. The address is 4726 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA.
- BALLOT DROP BOX: download and print a registration form and ballot and drop it off at the Ocean Beach Business Center located at: 4967 Newport Ave, Suite 12, San Diego, CA.
The drop box is available during business hours between February 25 and March 4th. - MAIL: Print and mail your completed registration form and ballot to: OB Planning Board, 4967 Newport Avenue #133, San Diego, CA 92107. It must be received by March 4th.
Running for a seat on the Board
Any eligible member of the community may apply to run for a Board Member seat. You must be at least 18 years of age and reside, own property, or own/operate a business within the Ocean Beach Planning Area (see map below). Bylaws require that the Board be composed of at least (2) residential property owners, (2) renters, and (1) business owner/designee. Refer to the bylaws for more details.
GATHER SIGNATURES AND SUBMIT APPLICATION:
- Complete the Candidate Application & Signature form
- Obtain signatures from 20 residents, property owners, or business owners/licensees within the Ocean Beach Planning Area.
- Submit via e-mail to: elections@oceanbeachplanning.org,
- or Submit by mail to: Ocean Beach Planning Board, 4967 Newport Ave #133, San Diego, CA 92107.
- To be listed on the ballot, your application & signatures must be received by February 18, 2025.
- After this date, you may still run as a write-in candidate if your application & signatures are received by the conclusion of the Board meeting on March 4th, 2025.
- You are also invited to submit a candidate statement (max. 200 words recommended). This may be published on the Board’s website.
Appointments to a vacant seat
Vacancies shall not be filled by appointment during the 60-days preceding and following the general election unless necessary to maintain the minimum membership requirement of ten (10) members.
HOW TO SEEK APPOINTMENT:
- Demonstrate eligibility by being at least 18 years of age and a Resident, Property Owner/Agent, or Business Owner/Licensee, within the Ocean Beach Planning Area (see map below).
- Present to the Board a completed Candidate Application. This includes a nomination petition signed by at least 10 eligible members of the community.
- You are invited to attend a regularly scheduled Board meeting to announce your intention to apply for a seat and why you want to serve on the Planning Board.
- Candidates must receive a 2/3 vote at a regular Board meeting to be appointed to a vacant seat.
Ocean Beach planning area boundary
