Tidelands Land Use and Occupancy Permit to IQHQ-RADD I, LLC for Valet Zone Installation at RaDD Public Right of Way
Summary
SCH Number
2026100568
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Tidelands Land Use and Occupancy Permit to IQHQ-RADD I, LLC for Valet Zone Installation at RaDD Public Right of Way
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/16/2026
Document Description
The proposed project is a Tidelands Use and Occupancy Permit (TUOP) to IQHQ-RaDD I, LLC (Tenant) for their use of roadway area and sidewalk area along North Harbor and West Harbor Drive directly in front of the IQHQ Research and Development District located in the city of San Diego, California.
The areas proposed for use under this TUOP are currently used as three (3) passenger loading zones with a length of 66 linear feet each, and are proposed to be used for the purpose of conducting valet parking services, as well as passenger and commercial loading and unloading, and for no other purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Executive Director of District in each instance. Approximately 1,782 square feet of sidewalk will be used for valet operations, and approximately 1,782 square feet of roadway area will be used for vehicles as needed during operations, both along three sections of curb, totaling approximately 198 linear feet of curb space. These valet locations are proposed within existing passenger loading zones, and visitors may continue to use the loading zone for loading and unloading purposes, as originally planned in these areas. Tenant would place temporary, moveable podiums and A-frame signage during operations. Tenant would adhere to the following conditions:
• Valet service shall not utilize or park vehicles in the metered parking stalls along Harbor Drive or prevent the members of the public from using any metered spaces;
• Valet service shall not demand payment from individuals who park in the metered spaces;
• Valet service shall not place signs, cones or temporary valet booth in the roadways directing the public away from metered parking spaces;
• Valet service shall allow passenger loading and unloading in the valet locations without the need to utilize valet services. Furthermore, the valet service use of the sidewalk space shall not cause an inconvenience to passenger loading and unloading in the valet locations.
• Valet service shall not section off or privatize the public sidewalk space in any way and shall not block the flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk.
The Tenant would be responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations associated with the activities on or in connection with the above-described premises, and in all uses thereof, including those regulating stormwater and hazardous materials. No new development, construction, or increase in the size of the property is proposed or authorized as part of the TUOP.
It is anticipated that the TUOP would have a total term of approximately five (5) years. The TUOP may be terminated by the District or Tenant as a matter of right and without cause at any time upon providing thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the other party of such termination.
Contact Information
Name
Justine Nelson
Agency Name
IQHQ-RADD I, LLC
Job Title
SVP of Development
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Luis Duran
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Waterfront Place & North Harbor Drive
Other Location Info
925 Waterfront Place, San Diego, CA 92101
Other Information
Project is for a use permit for (3) 66-foot sections of North Harbor Drive (near Waterfront Place) in San Diego, CA.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), 15311 (Accessory Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines and the Section(s) of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA as identified above because it would be for a new short-term tenancy agreement and on-premise signs which would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use and would consist of installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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