Protect SDRV is a new coalition of environmental groups and affected residents, challenging the City of San Diego Planning Commission's vote of support for a continuing care facility at the northeastern corner of El Camino Real and Via de la Valle.  The coalition believes the Commission's decision violates Proposition A approved by San Diego voters in 1985 that requires a citywide vote to approve any shift of predominately agriculturally zoned land to a Planned Urbanizing designation, or an intensification of use in this area. Protect SDRV believes the high-density Rancho Del Mar development is inconsistent with current zoning and must be placed on the ballot for voter approval.           

On April 20 2012 the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority  unanimously approved a letter to the City’s Land Use and Housing Committee asking for a moratorium on any further processing of the project application and a meeting of concerned parties.          

With assistance from the Friends, the Protect SDRV Coalition has established a legal defense fund and has retained an environmental law firm. The coalition is actively seeking contributions to the defense fund.