What is CCHS and how does it increase development yield?

CCHS (Complete Communities Housing Solutions) is San Diego's local density bonus program that can significantly increase your buildable units. ArchiDev Studio has achieved results like 4 base units to 14 yield units using CCHS Coastal Tier 2.5 FAR allowances.

What types of multifamily projects does ArchiDev specialize in?

ArchiDev specializes in 20-100 unit infill housing, mixed-use corridors, and transit-oriented development. We work with market-rate, workforce, and affordable/LIHTC developers to maximize site potential through density bonus programs.

How does ArchiDev's code-first design approach work?

Code-first design means regulations inform the design from day one. We analyze zoning, density bonus eligibility, and entitlement pathways before drawing a single line—ensuring maximum yield and streamlined approvals.

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Our Mission

ArchiDev Studio is a San Diego-based architecture and entitlement strategy firm specializing in density bonus law, ADU bonus programs, transit-oriented development, and multifamily housing.

We partner with developers to navigate complex zoning, overlays, and discretionary pathways — protecting timelines, maximizing feasible yield, and reducing entitlement risk in one of California’s most procedurally layered markets.

But our work goes beyond entitlement approvals.

We believe San Diego’s long-term strength depends on housing accessibility — where families, essential workers, entrepreneurs, and diverse communities can build stability and generational opportunity. By aligning pro forma discipline with human-centered design, we create housing that pencils financially and contributes to thriving neighborhoods.

As architects evolving into developers, we are building a model where strategic housing development funds broader impact — reinvesting in initiatives that help individuals regain stability and move forward through architecture, construction, and opportunity.

We design with purpose. We build with strategy. We develop with long-term community resilience in mind.

What We Build

Mixed-use architecture in San Diego with residential, retail, and office

We design entitlement-driven mixed-use projects across San Diego that combine residential with retail and office to maximize site value and long-term performance. Our code-first approach optimizes FAR, density, and parking strategy while de-risking the entitlement and permitting process.

San Diego multifamily architecture leveraging density bonus and entitlement strategy

We specialize in San Diego infill housing that increases yield using local and state density programs—including the ADU Bonus Program, State Density Bonus, and CCHS where applicable. Our approach focuses on approval-ready design, neighborhood fit, and constructability—so projects move faster from concept to permit.

San Diego ADU Bonus Program architects

We deliver entitlement-driven multifamily projects in San Diego—from urban infill to larger communities—leveraging State Density Bonus, CCHS, and affordable housing programs when applicable. Our yield-optimization approach consistently outperforms base zoning while keeping projects approval-ready and buildable.