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These records connect research statements to captured official passages. They include AI reasoning and automated evidence checks. They do not certify legal correctness or a property's eligibility.

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Supported means the listed passage supports this limited statement or research recommendation. It does not establish that all later laws were found.

  1. Evidence supported · source reading

    Los Angeles uses two zoning codes.

    The listed official passages support this source description. FAQ: transition between the two codes.

  2. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check the parcel in ZIMAS before selecting design standards.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. FAQ: Using ZIMAS; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: which zoning code applies · FAQ: Using ZIMAS
      Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  3. Evidence supported · source reading

    Section 1.4.2 A.2–A.4 distinguishes Chapter 1A lots from Chapter 1 lots.

    The listed official passages support this source description. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8; §1.4.2(A)(4), printed 1-8.

  4. Evidence supported · source reading

    Article 13 applies to both codes.

    The listed official passages support this source description. §1.4.2(A)(3), printed 1-8.

  5. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check express Chapter 1 references and succession or vesting provisions before excluding earlier rules.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(4), printed 1-8; §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow; §1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections.

  6. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Start with the parcel's current zoning designation.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. FAQ: Using ZIMAS; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: which zoning code applies · FAQ: Using ZIMAS
      Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  7. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Use ZIMAS to identify the applicable zoning code before selecting design standards.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. FAQ: Using ZIMAS; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: which zoning code applies · FAQ: Using ZIMAS
      Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  8. Evidence supported · source reading

    Section 1.4.2 A.2–A.4 separates Chapter 1A lots from Chapter 1 lots.

    The listed official passages support this source description. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8; §1.4.2(A)(4), printed 1-8.

  9. Evidence supported · source reading

    Article 13 provides administration for both.

    The listed official passages support this source description. §1.4.2(A)(3), printed 1-8.

  10. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Find the address or APN in ZIMAS.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. FAQ: Using ZIMAS; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: which zoning code applies · FAQ: Using ZIMAS
      Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  11. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Save the parcel result and the lookup date.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. FAQ: Using ZIMAS; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: which zoning code applies · FAQ: Using ZIMAS
      Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  12. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Confirm the issuing jurisdiction.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Zoning Search: property records and search fields; §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  13. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Open Planning and Zoning.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. FAQ: Using ZIMAS; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: which zoning code applies · FAQ: Using ZIMAS
      Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  14. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Record the zoning designation, Community Plan, Specific Plan, and applicable overlay records.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Verify Limitations: overlays and source links; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Verify Limitations: overlays and source links
      Most properties across Los Angeles are subject to some type of overlay, an additional layer of planning control that limits or further restricts what can be built beyond what the zoning allows. Within ZIMAS, information is listed as to whether a site is located within a Historic Overlay Preservation Zone, a Specific Plan, or even a Community Design Overlay to name a few common examples. Click on each set of corresponding links to obtain additional information.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  15. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Follow their source links.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Verify Limitations: overlays and source links; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Verify Limitations: overlays and source links
      Most properties across Los Angeles are subject to some type of overlay, an additional layer of planning control that limits or further restricts what can be built beyond what the zoning allows. Within ZIMAS, information is listed as to whether a site is located within a Historic Overlay Preservation Zone, a Specific Plan, or even a Community Design Overlay to name a few common examples. Click on each set of corresponding links to obtain additional information.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  16. Evidence supported · research instruction

    For a Chapter 1A designation, start with Chapter 1A standards.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  17. Evidence supported · research instruction

    For a Chapter 1 designation, start with Chapter 1 standards.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  18. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check Article 13 in either case.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(3), printed 1-8.

  19. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check express Chapter 1 references under Section 1.4.2 A.4 before excluding Chapter 1 provisions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(4), printed 1-8.

  20. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Compare the application date and existing approvals with succession and vesting provisions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow; §1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12
      Any project with an entitlement application that was filed and for which all applications fees were paid prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), where applied, may continue to use the zoning that was in effect at the time of application, provided that approvals are granted and used within the time limits established in Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision), unless the applicant elects to utilize the provisions of Chapter 1A. Projects subject to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) shall be subject to any subsequent amendments to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code unless the application has been vested pursuant to Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights).
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections · PDF page 13
      A. Any project with an approved entitlement listed in the table below may be considered vested - see the specific Section cross-referenced in the Table for additional vesting details.

  21. Evidence supported · research instruction

    An earlier application requires its own timing review.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow; §1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12
      Any project with an entitlement application that was filed and for which all applications fees were paid prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), where applied, may continue to use the zoning that was in effect at the time of application, provided that approvals are granted and used within the time limits established in Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision), unless the applicant elects to utilize the provisions of Chapter 1A. Projects subject to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) shall be subject to any subsequent amendments to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code unless the application has been vested pursuant to Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights).
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections · PDF page 13
      A. Any project with an approved entitlement listed in the table below may be considered vested - see the specific Section cross-referenced in the Table for additional vesting details.

  22. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Zoning designation established under Chapter 1A.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  23. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review Chapter 1A development standards and Article 13 procedures.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8; §1.4.2(A)(3), printed 1-8.

  24. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Zoning designation established under Chapter 1.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  25. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review Chapter 1 development standards and applicable Article 13 procedures.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8; §1.4.2(A)(3), printed 1-8.

  26. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Map result, approval history, or application date is unclear.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Zoning Search: property records and search fields; §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12
      Any project with an entitlement application that was filed and for which all applications fees were paid prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), where applied, may continue to use the zoning that was in effect at the time of application, provided that approvals are granted and used within the time limits established in Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision), unless the applicant elects to utilize the provisions of Chapter 1A. Projects subject to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) shall be subject to any subsequent amendments to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code unless the application has been vested pursuant to Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights).

  27. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Keep code selection unresolved.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Zoning Search: property records and search fields; §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12
      Any project with an entitlement application that was filed and for which all applications fees were paid prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), where applied, may continue to use the zoning that was in effect at the time of application, provided that approvals are granted and used within the time limits established in Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision), unless the applicant elects to utilize the provisions of Chapter 1A. Projects subject to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) shall be subject to any subsequent amendments to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code unless the application has been vested pursuant to Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights).

  28. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Obtain the missing record before evaluating the design.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Zoning Search: property records and search fields; §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12
      Any project with an entitlement application that was filed and for which all applications fees were paid prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), where applied, may continue to use the zoning that was in effect at the time of application, provided that approvals are granted and used within the time limits established in Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision), unless the applicant elects to utilize the provisions of Chapter 1A. Projects subject to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) shall be subject to any subsequent amendments to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code unless the application has been vested pursuant to Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights).

  29. Evidence supported · illustrative application

    Start the zoning review under Chapter 1A and check Article 13 procedures.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8; §1.4.2(A)(3), printed 1-8. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

  30. Evidence supported · illustrative application

    Then assess the proposed conversion and other applicable rules.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  31. Evidence supported · illustrative application

    This does not establish ADU eligibility.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  32. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Parcel and issuing jurisdiction: Address, APN, and saved ZIMAS result

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. FAQ: Using ZIMAS; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: which zoning code applies · FAQ: Using ZIMAS
      Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  33. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Applicable zoning code: Current designation and code reference

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  34. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Plans and overlays: Community Plan, Specific Plan, and overlay records

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Verify Limitations: overlays and source links; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Verify Limitations: overlays and source links
      Most properties across Los Angeles are subject to some type of overlay, an additional layer of planning control that limits or further restricts what can be built beyond what the zoning allows. Within ZIMAS, information is listed as to whether a site is located within a Historic Overlay Preservation Zone, a Specific Plan, or even a Community Design Overlay to name a few common examples. Click on each set of corresponding links to obtain additional information.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.

  35. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Application and approval timing: Application receipt, approved plans, and entitlement records

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow; §1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12
      Any project with an entitlement application that was filed and for which all applications fees were paid prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), where applied, may continue to use the zoning that was in effect at the time of application, provided that approvals are granted and used within the time limits established in Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision), unless the applicant elects to utilize the provisions of Chapter 1A. Projects subject to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) shall be subject to any subsequent amendments to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code unless the application has been vested pursuant to Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights).
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections · PDF page 13
      A. Any project with an approved entitlement listed in the table below may be considered vested - see the specific Section cross-referenced in the Table for additional vesting details.

  36. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Project standards to review next: Proposed use, work description, and selected standards

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  37. Evidence supported · research instruction

    This guide addresses code selection within City of Los Angeles jurisdiction.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Zoning Search: property records and search fields; §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  38. Evidence supported · research instruction

    It does not determine permit approval or ADU eligibility.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8
      With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

  39. Evidence supported · research instruction

    A code selection record with its parcel evidence and unresolved timing questions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Zoning Search: property records and search fields; §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow.

    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.
    • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1 · §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12
      Any project with an entitlement application that was filed and for which all applications fees were paid prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), where applied, may continue to use the zoning that was in effect at the time of application, provided that approvals are granted and used within the time limits established in Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision), unless the applicant elects to utilize the provisions of Chapter 1A. Projects subject to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) shall be subject to any subsequent amendments to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code unless the application has been vested pursuant to Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights).

  40. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Use it before preparing a design compliance table.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. FAQ: Using ZIMAS; Zoning Search: property records and search fields.

    • LA Planning: which zoning code applies · FAQ: Using ZIMAS
      Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
    • LA Planning: Zoning Search · Zoning Search: property records and search fields
      The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.
Counterexamples (4)

  1. LA-X01 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: The parcel code designation has not been supplied.

    Rejected conclusion: Chapter 1A governs this parcel.

    Reason: The current designation is a required input. A general note does not supply it.

    FAQ: Using ZIMAS§1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8

  2. LA-X02 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: The parcel has a Chapter 1 designation.

    Rejected conclusion: Article 13 never applies.

    Reason: Article 13 expressly applies across both zoning codes.

    §1.4.2(A)(3), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8

  3. LA-X03 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: The parcel has a Chapter 1A designation.

    Rejected conclusion: Every Chapter 1 provision is excluded.

    Reason: Section A.4 preserves express cross-references.

    §1.4.2(A)(4), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8

  4. LA-X04 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: An earlier application or entitlement exists; dates and approvals are missing.

    Rejected conclusion: Current designation alone settles the applicable standards.

    Reason: Succession and vesting conditions require a timing inquiry.

    §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12§1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections · PDF page 13

Supporting excerpts
  • LA Planning: which zoning code applies

    FAQ: transition between the two codes · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    During this transition period, both the New Zoning Code and the Original Zoning Code will be in effect in different parts of the City.
  • LA Planning: which zoning code applies

    FAQ: Using ZIMAS · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code.
  • LA Planning: Zoning Search

    Zoning Search: property records and search fields · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    The online mapping system is used to look up property information, ranging from a parcel’s land use and zoning designations to its planning application and building permit history. The ZIMAS application is designed to provide zoning related information for specific properties. You can search ZIMAS by: Property Address, Street Intersection, Assessor Parcel Number, Case Number, Community Plan Area, Council District, Certified Neighborhood Council, PIN Number, Legal Description, and MapSheet.
  • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1

    §1.4.2(A)(2), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8 · 2025.1.0 adopted PDF

    With the exception of Article 13. (Administration), this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) applies only to projects located on lots with zone designations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and does not apply to those lots zoned with districts established in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.
  • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1

    §1.4.2(A)(4), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8 · 2025.1.0 adopted PDF

    Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code does not apply to those areas in which this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) is applicable, unless expressly stated in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A).
  • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1

    §1.4.2(A)(3), printed 1-8 · PDF page 8 · 2025.1.0 adopted PDF

    Article 13. (Administration) applies to all land use and development in the City, including lots zoned with districts established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) and lots where Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code is still in effect.
  • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1

    §1.4.4, printed 1-12; remaining conditions follow · PDF page 12 · 2025.1.0 adopted PDF

    Any project with an entitlement application that was filed and for which all applications fees were paid prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), where applied, may continue to use the zoning that was in effect at the time of application, provided that approvals are granted and used within the time limits established in Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision), unless the applicant elects to utilize the provisions of Chapter 1A. Projects subject to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) shall be subject to any subsequent amendments to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code unless the application has been vested pursuant to Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights).
  • LA adopted Chapter 1A Article 1

    §1.4.5(A), printed 1-13; see referenced sections · PDF page 13 · 2025.1.0 adopted PDF

    A. Any project with an approved entitlement listed in the table below may be considered vested - see the specific Section cross-referenced in the Table for additional vesting details.
  • LA Planning: Zoning Search

    Verify Limitations: overlays and source links · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    Most properties across Los Angeles are subject to some type of overlay, an additional layer of planning control that limits or further restricts what can be built beyond what the zoning allows. Within ZIMAS, information is listed as to whether a site is located within a Historic Overlay Preservation Zone, a Specific Plan, or even a Community Design Overlay to name a few common examples. Click on each set of corresponding links to obtain additional information.

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Check rent increase coverage and eviction coverage separately

Open the research guide

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Statement evidence table (38 items)

Supported means the listed passage supports this limited statement or research recommendation. It does not establish that all later laws were found.

  1. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check rent increases and eviction separately.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  2. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Start with the Rent Board's separate rent-control and eviction-protection explanations.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  3. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Do not use a rent increase exemption as the eviction coverage result.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection. Current §37.3(d)(4) independently preserves the City’s eviction authority.

  4. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review each protection and its exact exceptions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  5. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check relevant California protections separately.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Rent Control: possible California coverage.

  6. Evidence supported · source reading

    Civil Code Sections 1946.2 and 1947.12 are related starting points.

    Both current official sections were read in normal Chrome. Their opening provisions support this limited research cross-reference. This does not decide coverage or an exemption for a particular tenancy.

  7. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Create separate coverage results for rent increases and eviction.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  8. Evidence supported · research instruction

    A rent increase exemption does not establish an eviction exemption.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection. Current §37.3(d)(4) independently preserves the City’s eviction authority.

  9. Evidence supported · source reading

    The Rent Board identifies eviction protections for many privately rented homes, including single-family homes, condominiums, and buildings built after 1979.

    The listed official passages support this source description. Introductory paragraph: most residential properties.

  10. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Collect the certificate of occupancy, unit type, ownership records, lease, and tenancy start date.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Check when your building was built; Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Check when your building was built
      The first step is to find out when your building was built. You can search your address on the Property Information Map . If your unit was built before June 14, 1979, and is not used as a single family dwelling, it may have both: Rent control Eviction protection
    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  11. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Identify any claimed exemption and its evidence.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Check when your building was built; Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Check when your building was built
      The first step is to find out when your building was built. You can search your address on the Property Information Map . If your unit was built before June 14, 1979, and is not used as a single family dwelling, it may have both: Rent control Eviction protection
    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  12. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review the Rent Board's rent-control explanation, definitions, and exclusions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  13. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Record the current provision and supporting facts.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  14. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review eviction coverage separately.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Introductory paragraph: most residential properties.

  15. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Compare the unit and tenancy with the Rent Board's eviction guidance before planning a termination.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Introductory paragraph: most residential properties.

  16. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check whether California Tenant Protection Act protections also apply.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Rent Control: possible California coverage.

  17. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Obtain the current state law and document its coverage, exclusions, and local-law provisions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Rent Control: possible California coverage.

  18. Evidence supported · research instruction

    A local rent increase exemption is claimed.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  19. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Document the exact exemption.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  20. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Continue the separate local eviction and state-law checks.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection; Rent Control: possible California coverage.

  21. Evidence supported · research instruction

    A building is newer than 1979 or the unit is a house or condominium.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Introductory paragraph: most residential properties.

  22. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Do not decide eviction coverage from that fact alone.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Introductory paragraph: most residential properties.

  23. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Compare the unit with the applicable local rules.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Introductory paragraph: most residential properties.

  24. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Ownership, completion date, or exemption notice is missing.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Check when your building was built; Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Check when your building was built
      The first step is to find out when your building was built. You can search your address on the Property Information Map . If your unit was built before June 14, 1979, and is not used as a single family dwelling, it may have both: Rent control Eviction protection
    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  25. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Keep the affected coverage result unresolved.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Check when your building was built; Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Check when your building was built
      The first step is to find out when your building was built. You can search your address on the Property Information Map . If your unit was built before June 14, 1979, and is not used as a single family dwelling, it may have both: Rent control Eviction protection
    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  26. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Request the missing evidence before planning an increase or termination.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Check when your building was built; Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Check when your building was built
      The first step is to find out when your building was built. You can search your address on the Property Information Map . If your unit was built before June 14, 1979, and is not used as a single family dwelling, it may have both: Rent control Eviction protection
    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  27. Evidence supported · illustrative application

    Treat the listing statement as a claim to verify.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  28. Evidence supported · illustrative application

    Check rent increase coverage and eviction coverage separately.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  29. Evidence supported · illustrative application

    Keep both results unresolved until the evidence supports them.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  30. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Unit and tenancy facts: Certificate of occupancy, ownership record, lease, and tenancy dates

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Check when your building was built; Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Check when your building was built
      The first step is to find out when your building was built. You can search your address on the Property Information Map . If your unit was built before June 14, 1979, and is not used as a single family dwelling, it may have both: Rent control Eviction protection
    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  31. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Local rent increase coverage: Exact definition or exemption and supporting record

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  32. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Local eviction coverage: Applicable coverage and exemption provisions

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Introductory paragraph: most residential properties.

  33. Evidence supported · research instruction

    State rent increase coverage: Current state rent-increase law and supporting coverage or exemption evidence

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Rent Control: possible California coverage.

  34. Evidence supported · research instruction

    State termination coverage: Current state termination law and supporting coverage or exemption evidence

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Rent Control: possible California coverage.

  35. Evidence supported · research instruction

    This guide concerns residential rental coverage in the City and County of San Francisco.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  36. Evidence supported · research instruction

    It does not calculate an increase or approve a termination.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency

  37. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Four separate coverage findings: local rent, local eviction, state rent, and state termination.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection; Rent Control: possible California coverage.

  38. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Each finding needs a provision and evidence.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. Some units only have eviction protection.

    • SF Rent Board: rental laws · Some units only have eviction protection
      Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency
Counterexamples (4)

  1. SF-X01 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: A listing claims a rent-control exemption.

    Rejected conclusion: The tenant also lacks eviction protection.

    Reason: The Rent Board identifies units with eviction protection only.

    Some units only have eviction protection

  2. SF-X02 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: A residential building was built after 1979.

    Rejected conclusion: The unit cannot have local eviction protection.

    Reason: The agency includes buildings built after 1979 in its general eviction guidance.

    Introductory paragraph: most residential properties

  3. SF-X03 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: The space is commercial.

    Rejected conclusion: The residential coverage checklist establishes its protections.

    Reason: Commercial units require a separate inquiry. The local guide lists them under special cases.

    Special cases: local ordinance exclusions

  4. SF-X04 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: The unit lacks local rent control.

    Rejected conclusion: No state protections need checking.

    Reason: The agency expressly points to possible state Tenant Protection Act coverage.

    Rent Control: possible California coverage

Supporting excerpts
  • SF Rent Board: rental laws

    Some units only have eviction protection · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    Some units have eviction protections, but do not have rent control protections: Units built after June 13, 1979 Most single-family homes and condos (if you moved in on or after Jan 1, 1996) Units that have undergone substantial rehabilitation Units controlled or regulated by another government unit or agency
  • SF Administrative Code 37.3

    §37.3(d)(4): eviction authority remains separate · Official online section read in Chrome; check later ordinances separately

    Subsection 37.3 (d) does not affect the authority of the City and County of San Francisco to regulate or monitor the basis or grounds for eviction.
  • SF Rent Board: rental laws

    Rent Control: possible California coverage · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    Some units may still be covered by the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) even if it does not have rent control.
  • California Civil Code 1946.2

    Civil Code §1946.2(a): just-cause starting point; conditions and exceptions follow · Stats. 2025, Ch. 203 (AB 1529); effective January 1, 2026; repeal clause retained in body

    (a) Notwithstanding any other law, after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate a tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy.
  • California Civil Code 1947.12

    Civil Code §1947.12(a)(1): rent-increase starting point; conditions and exceptions follow · Stats. 2023, Ch. 290 (SB 567); operative April 1, 2024; repeal clause retained in body

    (a) (1) Subject to subdivision (b), an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months prior to the effective date of the increase.
  • SF Rent Board: evictions

    Introductory paragraph: most residential properties · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    San Francisco's eviction requirements apply to most residential properties, including apartments, houses, condominiums, single family dwellings, and even buildings built after 1979.
  • SF Rent Board: rental laws

    Check when your building was built · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    The first step is to find out when your building was built. You can search your address on the Property Information Map . If your unit was built before June 14, 1979, and is not used as a single family dwelling, it may have both: Rent control Eviction protection
  • SF Rent Board: rental laws

    Special cases: local ordinance exclusions · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    Commercial units and the following types of residential units are entirely exempt from the Rent Ordinance:

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Check coastal applicability and permit conditions before using an ADU standard

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Supported means the listed passage supports this limited statement or research recommendation. It does not establish that all later laws were found.

  1. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check whether the parcel is in the Coastal Overlay Zone.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow.

  2. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review Section 141.0302(a)(7) before applying ADU design standards.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow.

  3. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review the coastal permit path and the exemptions in Section 126.0704.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:

  4. Evidence supported · research instruction

    A map location alone does not establish an exemption.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:

  5. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Match each amendment to its applicable area and effective date.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

  6. Evidence supported · source reading

    Bulletin 400 and the adopted update page give different status information.

    The listed official passages support this source description. 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

  7. Evidence supported · source reading

    The official section editor's note identifies O-21989 and O-22109 as amendments that require coastal certification.

    The official editor note lists the two named amendments. This is a source description and research step, not an independent finding that no later certification exists.

    • San Diego official §141.0302 and amendment history · §141.0302 editor note: O-21989 and O-22109
      Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by the following ordinances will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies them as Local Coastal Program Amendments. Click the Ordinance number to view the full Strikeout Ordinance and click the Amended Section link to view the previous version of this section highlighting changes to prior language. Once the California Coastal Commission has certified the amendments, a Certified Date will be added to the relevant Ordinance note above. ( O-21989 , §141.0302 Amended (O-21989) ; O-22109 , §141.0302 Amended (O-22109) )

  8. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check the linked prior text for coastal research.

    The official editor note lists the two named amendments. This is a source description and research step, not an independent finding that no later certification exists.

    • San Diego official §141.0302 and amendment history · §141.0302 editor note: O-21989 and O-22109
      Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by the following ordinances will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies them as Local Coastal Program Amendments. Click the Ordinance number to view the full Strikeout Ordinance and click the Amended Section link to view the previous version of this section highlighting changes to prior language. Once the California Coastal Commission has certified the amendments, a Certified Date will be added to the relevant Ordinance note above. ( O-21989 , §141.0302 Amended (O-21989) ; O-22109 , §141.0302 Amended (O-22109) )

  9. Evidence supported · source reading

    Bulletin 400 lists O-21618 and O-21836 among amendments awaiting coastal certification.

    The linked official passage contains this source description. This records a difference between sources; it does not settle coastal applicability or permission for short-term rental.

  10. Evidence supported · source reading

    The update page lists coastal dates of February 6, 2025, for the 2022 update and September 10, 2026, for the 2024 update.

    The linked official passage contains this source description. This records a difference between sources; it does not settle coastal applicability or permission for short-term rental.

    • SD adopted code update status · 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates
      Ordinances O-21836 2024 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21837 2024 Centre City Planned District and Gaslamp Quarter Planned District Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: October 5, 2024 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: September 10, 2026
    • SD adopted code update status · 2022 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates
      2022 Code Update The 2022 Code Update was adopted on March 7, 2023. City Council First Reading: Feb. 14, 2023 ( Agenda - Item 330 ) City Council Second Reading: Feb. 28, 2023 ( Agenda - Item 57 ) Code Updates Matrices 2022 LDC Update Matrix (48 Items) 2022 Centre City Planned District Ordinance Matrix (31 Items) Ordinances O-21618 2022 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21619 Centre City Planned District Ordinance O-21905 Coastal Commission Modifications to the 2022 Land Development Code Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: May 6, 2023 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: February 6, 2025

  11. Evidence supported · source reading

    The official section history records coastal certification for O-21618 on February 6, 2025.

    The section-specific official history supplies these certification dates. These records do not establish that every later ADU amendment is operative in the coastal zone.

  12. Evidence supported · source reading

    It records O-21758 on March 11, 2026, and O-21836 on September 10, 2026.

    The section-specific official history supplies these certification dates. These records do not establish that every later ADU amendment is operative in the coastal zone.

  13. Evidence supported · source reading

    Section 141.0302(a)(8) states that JADUs have no rental term limitation under that provision.

    The linked official passage contains this source description. This records a difference between sources; it does not settle coastal applicability or permission for short-term rental.

  14. Evidence supported · source reading

    Bulletin 400's JADU item 7 requires a rental period longer than 30 days.

    The linked official passage contains this source description. This records a difference between sources; it does not settle coastal applicability or permission for short-term rental.

  15. Evidence supported · source reading

    The O-21989 comparison marks the former ADU/JADU 31-day restriction as deleted.

    PDF page 2 was visually reviewed. The former rental clause is struck out; the new clause is added. Extracted text alone mixes both versions. Applicability and other rental restrictions remain separate questions.

  16. Evidence supported · source reading

    It adds different rental language in Section 141.0302(a)(8).

    PDF page 2 was visually reviewed. The former rental clause is struck out; the new clause is added. Extracted text alone mixes both versions. Applicability and other rental restrictions remain separate questions.

  17. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check the Coastal Overlay Zone, the permit jurisdiction, and the applicable amendment version before applying an ADU design standard.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow; §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

    • SD Municipal Code 141.0302: official PDF · §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow · PDF page 2
      An existing structure may only be converted or reconstructed as an ADU or JADU if the structure conforms to all the following regulations: (i) The wetland regulations in Section 143.0141(b); (ii) The sensitive coastal bluffs regulations in Section 143.0143; (iii) The coastal beaches regulations in Section 143.0144; and (iv) The Supplemental Regulations of the Coastal Overlay Zone in Section 132.0403.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD adopted code update status · 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates
      Ordinances O-21836 2024 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21837 2024 Centre City Planned District and Gaslamp Quarter Planned District Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: October 5, 2024 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: September 10, 2026
    • SD Information Bulletin 400 · Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances
      The regulations and guidelines outlined below will become effective within the Coastal Overlay Zone when the California Coastal Commission certifies Ordinance Numbers O-21618 , O-21758 , O-21836 , and O-21989 .

  18. Evidence supported · source reading

    Section 141.0302(a)(7) addresses coastal ADU conditions.

    The listed official passages support this source description. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow.

  19. Evidence supported · source reading

    Sections 126.0702 and 126.0704 address the coastal permit route and exemptions.

    The listed official passages support this source description. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:

  20. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Record the parcel, City boundary, Coastal Overlay Zone, and permit jurisdiction.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.

  21. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Identify whether the City, Commission, or both issue permits.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.

  22. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Separate conversion of existing space from new construction or expansion.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

  23. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Keep the existing plans and proposed plans together for the exemption review.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

  24. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Compare the proposed work with Section 126.0704 and its exclusions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

  25. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Record the provision and evidence for any claimed exemption.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

  26. Evidence supported · research instruction

    The City's update page lists a September 10, 2026 coastal date for the 2024 update.

    The listed official passages support this source description. 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

  27. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review individual amendments separately.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

  28. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Parcel lies in the Coastal Overlay Zone.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow.

  29. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Review the coastal permit jurisdiction, exemption conditions, and applicable amendment version.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow; 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:
    • SD adopted code update status · 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates
      Ordinances O-21836 2024 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21837 2024 Centre City Planned District and Gaslamp Quarter Planned District Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: October 5, 2024 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: September 10, 2026
    • SD Information Bulletin 400 · Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances
      The regulations and guidelines outlined below will become effective within the Coastal Overlay Zone when the California Coastal Commission certifies Ordinance Numbers O-21618 , O-21758 , O-21836 , and O-21989 .

  30. Evidence supported · research instruction

    An exemption is claimed for work in an existing structure.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

  31. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Check the precise work and the exclusions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

  32. Evidence supported · research instruction

    An existing structure alone does not establish an exemption.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

  33. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Bulletin guidance and amendment status differ.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

  34. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Keep the affected version unresolved.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

  35. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Match the ordinance and provision to the certified LCP records.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

  36. Evidence supported · illustrative application

    Prepare the coastal permit and version review before using the design standard.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow; 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:
    • SD adopted code update status · 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates
      Ordinances O-21836 2024 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21837 2024 Centre City Planned District and Gaslamp Quarter Planned District Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: October 5, 2024 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: September 10, 2026
    • SD Information Bulletin 400 · Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances
      The regulations and guidelines outlined below will become effective within the Coastal Overlay Zone when the California Coastal Commission certifies Ordinance Numbers O-21618 , O-21758 , O-21836 , and O-21989 .

  37. Evidence supported · illustrative application

    The parcel's coastal status does not determine the final permit result.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:

  38. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Parcel and coastal maps: Official parcel, overlay, and permit jurisdiction records

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.

  39. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Existing and proposed work: Permit history, existing plans, and proposed drawings

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

  40. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Coastal permit or exemption route: Exact provision and evidence for its conditions

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:

  41. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Applicable coastal amendment version: Ordinance number, affected provision, certification record, and effective date

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

  42. Evidence supported · research instruction

    Complete source text: Official Chapter 14 PDF; the stored §141.0302 excerpt is incomplete

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow.

  43. Evidence supported · research instruction

    This guide concerns City of San Diego ADU research.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

  44. Evidence supported · research instruction

    It does not establish an exemption, an applicable coastal version, or project approval.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow; 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved. This does not establish property eligibility or approval.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:
    • SD adopted code update status · 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates
      Ordinances O-21836 2024 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21837 2024 Centre City Planned District and Gaslamp Quarter Planned District Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: October 5, 2024 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: September 10, 2026
    • SD Information Bulletin 400 · Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances
      The regulations and guidelines outlined below will become effective within the Coastal Overlay Zone when the California Coastal Commission certifies Ordinance Numbers O-21618 , O-21758 , O-21836 , and O-21989 .

  45. Evidence supported · research instruction

    A coastal review record that identifies the permit route, amendment version, supporting records, and unresolved questions.

    This is a research recommendation derived from the listed passages. The sources do not prescribe every document in the recommendation. §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1; §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow; 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates; Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances. The two agency pages differ on O-21836. Certification for each affected provision remains unresolved.

    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1
      (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
    • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF · §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2
      Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:
    • SD adopted code update status · 2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates
      Ordinances O-21836 2024 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21837 2024 Centre City Planned District and Gaslamp Quarter Planned District Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: October 5, 2024 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: September 10, 2026
    • SD Information Bulletin 400 · Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances
      The regulations and guidelines outlined below will become effective within the Coastal Overlay Zone when the California Coastal Commission certifies Ordinance Numbers O-21618 , O-21758 , O-21836 , and O-21989 .
Counterexamples (4)

  1. SD-X01 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: A parcel lies in the Coastal Overlay Zone.

    Rejected conclusion: An ADU automatically has a coastal permit exemption.

    Reason: Overlay location alone does not satisfy the exemption and its exclusions.

    §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2§141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow · PDF page 2

  2. SD-X02 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: The project converts an existing structure.

    Rejected conclusion: Every existing-structure conversion is exempt.

    Reason: The rule contains express exclusions, and coastal ADU conditions also apply.

    §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2§141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow · PDF page 2

  3. SD-X03 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: The 2024 update page lists a coastal date.

    Rejected conclusion: Every later ADU amendment is effective in the Coastal Overlay Zone.

    Reason: The date is package-specific; the bulletin lists separate pending ordinances.

    2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective datesEditor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances

  4. SD-X04 · Evidence check valid

    Fictional facts: The code and bulletin use different JADU rental language.

    Rejected conclusion: Short-term JADU rental is permitted.

    Reason: The difference remains unresolved and does not establish rental permission under other rules.

    §141.0302(a)(8), printed 14·1·3·3; no conclusion about other rules · PDF page 3JADU Regulations: rental period and STRO

Supporting excerpts
  • SD Municipal Code 141.0302: official PDF

    §141.0302(a)(7)(A), printed 14·1·3·2; other coastal rules follow · PDF page 2 · 9-2026

    An existing structure may only be converted or reconstructed as an ADU or JADU if the structure conforms to all the following regulations: (i) The wetland regulations in Section 143.0141(b); (ii) The sensitive coastal bluffs regulations in Section 143.0143; (iii) The coastal beaches regulations in Section 143.0144; and (iv) The Supplemental Regulations of the Coastal Overlay Zone in Section 132.0403.
  • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF

    §126.0702(a)–(c), printed 12·6·7·1 · PDF page 1 · 9-2026

    (a) Permits Issued by the City. A Coastal Development Permit issued by the City is required for all coastal development of a premises within the Coastal Overlay Zone described in Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 4, unless exempted by Section 126.0704, or if the proposed project site lies completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or the Deferred Certification Area as described in Section 126.0702(b). (b) Permits Issued by the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption for all coastal development on a project site located completely within the Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction or in the Deferred Certification Area must be obtained from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission Permit Jurisdiction and the Deferred Certification Area are shown on Map No. C-730.1, Map No. C-908, and Map No. C-1028, on file in the office of the City Clerk as Documents No. OO-17067-1, No. OO-18872, and No. OO-21719. (c) Permits Issued by the City and the Coastal Commission. A Coastal Development Permit or exemption issued by the City and the Coastal Commission are required for all coastal development on a premises located partially within the Coastal Commission permit jurisdiction. A Coastal Development Permit from each agency is required for the portion of the project within the agency’s jurisdiction.
  • SD Municipal Code coastal permit procedures: official PDF

    §126.0704(a), printed 12·6·7·2; exclusions (1)–(6) follow · PDF page 2 · 9-2026

    Improvements to existing structures are exempt, except if the improvements involve any of the following:
  • SD adopted code update status

    2024 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    Ordinances O-21836 2024 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21837 2024 Centre City Planned District and Gaslamp Quarter Planned District Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: October 5, 2024 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: September 10, 2026
  • SD Information Bulletin 400

    Editor’s Note: certification warning and named ordinances · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    The regulations and guidelines outlined below will become effective within the Coastal Overlay Zone when the California Coastal Commission certifies Ordinance Numbers O-21618 , O-21758 , O-21836 , and O-21989 .
  • San Diego official §141.0302 and amendment history

    §141.0302 editor note: O-21989 and O-22109 · Official electronic code read October 18, 2026; editor note identifies uncertified coastal amendments

    Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by the following ordinances will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies them as Local Coastal Program Amendments. Click the Ordinance number to view the full Strikeout Ordinance and click the Amended Section link to view the previous version of this section highlighting changes to prior language. Once the California Coastal Commission has certified the amendments, a Certified Date will be added to the relevant Ordinance note above. ( O-21989 , §141.0302 Amended (O-21989) ; O-22109 , §141.0302 Amended (O-22109) )
  • SD adopted code update status

    2022 Code Update: ordinance numbers and effective dates · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    2022 Code Update The 2022 Code Update was adopted on March 7, 2023. City Council First Reading: Feb. 14, 2023 ( Agenda - Item 330 ) City Council Second Reading: Feb. 28, 2023 ( Agenda - Item 57 ) Code Updates Matrices 2022 LDC Update Matrix (48 Items) 2022 Centre City Planned District Ordinance Matrix (31 Items) Ordinances O-21618 2022 Land Development Code Ordinance O-21619 Centre City Planned District Ordinance O-21905 Coastal Commission Modifications to the 2022 Land Development Code Ordinance Effective Dates Outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: May 6, 2023 Inside of the Coastal Overlay Zone: February 6, 2025
  • San Diego official §141.0302 and amendment history

    §141.0302 history: O-21618 · Official electronic code read October 18, 2026; editor note identifies uncertified coastal amendments

    (Amended 3-7-2023 by O-21618 N.S.; effective 5-6-2023; certified by California Coastal Commission 2-6-2025.)
  • San Diego official §141.0302 and amendment history

    §141.0302 history: O-21758 · Official electronic code read October 18, 2026; editor note identifies uncertified coastal amendments

    (Retitled from “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” to “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” and amended 1-16-2024 by O-21758 N.S.; effective 3-16-2024; certified by California Coastal Commission 3-11-2026.)
  • San Diego official §141.0302 and amendment history

    §141.0302 history: O-21836 · Official electronic code read October 18, 2026; editor note identifies uncertified coastal amendments

    (Amended 7-22-2024 by O-21836 N.S.; effective 10-5-2024; certified by the California Coastal Commission 9-10-2026.)
  • SD Municipal Code 141.0302: official PDF

    §141.0302(a)(8), printed 14·1·3·3; no conclusion about other rules · PDF page 3 · 9-2026

    An ADU shall not be used for a rental term of less than 31 consecutive days. JADUs are not subject to rental term limitations.
  • SD Information Bulletin 400

    JADU Regulations: rental period and STRO · Page as retrieved; no general legal effective date is inferred

    JADUs must be rented for a period longer than 30 days. JADUs may not be used for Short-Term Residential Occupancy (STRO).
  • O-21989 comparison of former and amended §141.0302

    PDF page 2: struck-out former (b)(1)(B); visual review recorded · PDF page 2 · Official §141.0302 Amended (O-21989) comparison linked by the electronic code

    An ADU or JADU shall not be used for a rental term of less than 31 consecutive days.
  • O-21989 comparison of former and amended §141.0302

    PDF page 2: added (a)(8); visual review recorded · PDF page 2 · Official §141.0302 Amended (O-21989) comparison linked by the electronic code

    An ADU shall not be used for a rental term of less than 31 consecutive days. JADUs are not subject to rental term limitations.

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