Yes, but with an extra step. The whole city is in the Coastal Zone and its coastal rules aren't certified, so the city code requires a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission before it accepts the SB 9 application (SBMC 16.48.030(C)).
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Solana Beach homeowners face an additional Coastal Act review when considering an SB 9 lot split. Coastal permitting, local height standards and usable parcel area can significantly affect whether a project works.
Related: SB 9 in the Coastal Zone, the statewide SB 9 rules, SB 9 lot split costs, and the free lot checker.
Governing rules: Solana Beach Ordinances 521 and 533 (SBMC 16.48, 17.20.040(R)), on top of state law (Cal. Gov. Code §§65852.21, 66411.7).
These are on the city's books, but SB 9 and later state housing laws may limit them. Our checker flags them for a hand look instead of ruling a lot out.
All of Solana Beach is in the Coastal Zone, and the Coastal Commission, not the city, issues the coastal permit.
Every lot also needs a way to reach the street: a corner, an alley, or a strip down the side of the house. That strip is often what decides whether a Solana Beach lot splits.
Published fee categories are informational, not a project quote. Applicability and total expenses depend on the city, parcel, proposed construction and current agency requirements. Schedule: Impact fees per new home (schedule of January 1, 2026).
| Transportation | $19,784 |
| Park development | $7,631 |
| Fire mitigation | $1,941 |
| Public use facilities | $706 |
| Sewer connection | $4,500 per EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) |
The city lists no urban lot split fee; the closest is a minor subdivision parcel map at $5,528. Coastal Commission fees are separate. These are published city fees or the closest fee categories on the city's schedule, not a quote for an SB 9 application. Real costs depend on the project, required reviews, utilities and current schedules; survey, engineering, school, utility and recording costs are extra. Who pays what is set out in the written agreement for the new lot. City fee schedule.
Yes. Once the split records, the new lot is a separate legal parcel you can sell on its own, and you keep your house on the other one. Sell it direct and there's no realtor commission: In a direct sale without a homeowner listing agent, no listing-agent commission is charged to the homeowner. Escrow, title, lender, tax, permitting, and other expenses may still apply. The written agreement specifies which party pays each cost. See how selling part of your backyard works.
Yes, but with an extra step. The whole city is in the Coastal Zone and its coastal rules aren't certified, so the city code requires a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission before it accepts the SB 9 application (SBMC 16.48.030(C)).
Each lot has to be at least 1,200 square feet, and the smaller lot at least 40% of the original lot. Access over land you own or a recorded easement.
All of Solana Beach is in the Coastal Zone, and the Coastal Commission, not the city, issues the coastal permit.
Ministerial lot split map by the City Engineer, after the Coastal Commission permit.
No. In a direct sale without a homeowner listing agent, no listing-agent commission is charged to the homeowner. Escrow, title, lender, tax, permitting, and other expenses may still apply. The written agreement specifies which party pays each cost.
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| City SB 9 rules | Solana Beach Ordinances 521 and 533 (SBMC 16.48, 17.20.040(R)) |
|---|---|
| Published fee schedule | Impact fees per new home (schedule of January 1, 2026). The city lists no urban lot split fee; the closest is a minor subdivision parcel map at $5,528. Coastal Commission fees are separate. |
| State SB 9 statute | Gov. Code §65852.21 and §66411.7 |
| Rules last read from city sources | September to October 2026 |
| Fees checked against official schedules | October 19, 2026 |
Rules read from the city's published code and fee schedules; last reviewed October 2026. Check with the city before you rely on any single number.