Nineteen new homes will be coming to University Heights after a single family home is renovated and turned into apartments.

The project is an example of the city of San Diego’s program, but some neighbors in the area have concerns.

The program lets developers build more homes than a parcel’s zoning would allow, if they include affordable units.

The goal, according to the city, is to create a variety of housing options, especially at low- and moderate-income levels.

The development at 1526 Meade Ave. in University Heights falls within the Complete Communities footprint, because it’s near the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) that runs on Park Boulevard.

That meant the property owner could apply to build a development that far exceeds the lot’s current zoning, which allows a maximum den

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