San Diego OKs 99 zoning changes to boost housing, business districts and behavioral health

San Diego City Council members approved a large package of new policies Monday that aim to boost business districts, spur ambitious housing development and clarify dozens of zoning rules. The package of 99 changes would loosen rules for converting shopping malls into housing, simplify approval of sidewalk cafes and make it easier to open substance use and mental health clinics for homeless people. It would also make it easier to open urgent care clinics in many neighborhoods and would require new arenas and stadiums to provide easy access to pedestrians,...