Frequently Asked Questions
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Below are the most frequently asked questions about Carlton Oaks. This FAQs list will continue to grow as we progress through the City review and approval process. Please email us if you have additional questions to add to this list.
What do you hope to do with the land?
The plans for the new Carlton Oaks Country Club and Resort include a brand new 18-hole golf course, updated 54-room boutique hotel with Pro Shop, restaurant and bar, and new homes. Click here to read a complete project description.
Why are you proposing these changes?
We believe that Carlton Oaks Golf Course is a valuable community resource that is important to preserve. Escalating operational and maintenance costs combined with decreasing rounds and revenue lead us to explore opportunities to save the course. Incorporating these new homes on a portion of the property allows us to maintain the golf course for public benefit because the new homeowners will provide economic vitality to the Club by activating the facilities year-round further assuring the long-term preservation of the golf course.
What can we expect from you as our neighbor?
Carlton Oaks has been a part of this community for decades and we pride ourselves on being a good neighbor. From one-on-one community engagement and small group meetings to public workshops and open houses, there are a variety of ways we’ll be interacting with the community and providing updates on the project. By sharing the process and providing meaningful opportunities for you to participate, we’re optimistic this can be a positive and productive experience for all of us. Click here to read more.
What are the current land use designations for the property?
The current land use designations for the property are Planned Development and Park/Open Space. All homes are proposed within the area zoned for Planned Development.
What zoning are you requesting?
No zone change or General Plan Amendment is proposed. The land where the homes are planned is already zoned Planned Development (PD). The proposed Country Club and residential homes are both allowable uses in these zones as specified in the City of Santee’s zoning ordinance. Click here to see the zoning map.
What access will the public have to the amenities at Carlton Oaks?
Similar to the Rancho Bernardo Inn, the resort, restaurant and bar, banquet facilities, golf course and new practice areas will be open to the public. The enhanced facilities will be a modern and welcoming place for longtime locals and visitors alike.
What’s happening to the golf course?
We are excited to be working with local golf course designer Cary Bickler. In addition to his extensive design experience, Cary grew up playing Carlton Oaks. The new course has the same quality and character that makes Carlton Oaks a local favorite. Click here to learn more about the new golf course and facilities.
Where are you in the process?
Efforts to revitalize the Carlton Oaks Country Club and Resort began in 2019. Over the past several years, we have worked closely with City staff, technical experts, and members of the community to refine the project. As part of the project review, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was available for public review and comment summer 2025. Following supplemental analysis, a limited number of updated sections of the DEIR were recirculated for a 45-day public review period beginning on Monday, July 27, 2026 to Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Please note, this is not a recirculation of the entire DEIR. Read more about the CEQA process.
Why is the DEIR being recircualted?
Environmental review is intended to evolve as new information is considered, and providing the public with an opportunity to review these updates demonstrates that community participation continues to play a meaningful role. Read more about the CEQA process.
What’s Next?
The CEQA team will respond to all comments submitted on the first Draft Environmental Impact Report as well as those received during the recirculation noted above. Those responses will be incorporated into the Final EIR to be certified by City Council at the project’s public hearing which is anticipated to occur spring 2027.
How do I share my questions/concerns?
Members of our team are available for one-on-one and small group meetings. Email us at outreach@carltonoaksinfo.com to schedule. You can also click here to submit a question online.