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Division 4 — Residential Base Zones

§131.0431 Development Regulations Table for Residential Zones

San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego

The following development regulations apply in the residential zones as shown in Tables 131-04D, 131-04E, 131-04F, and 131-04G.

(a) RS Zones

Table 131-04D Development Regulations for RS Zones

Development Regulations
[See Section 131.0430 for
Development Regulations of
Residential Zones]		 Zone Designator Zones Zones Zones Zones
1st & 2nd >>
3rd >>
4th >>		 RS-

1-		 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
**Max permitted ****density** (DU per_lot_) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Min lot area(sf) 40,000 20,000
15,000		 10,000 8,000 6,000 5,000
Min lot dimensions
Lot width (ft) 100 80 75 65 60 60 50
Street frontage(ft)
[See Section 131.0442(a)]		 100 80 75 65 60 60 50
Lot width(corner) (ft) 110 85 80 70 65 65 55
Lot depth(ft) 100 100 100 100 100 95 95
Setback requirements
Min Front_setback_(ft) 25
(1)		 25
(1)		 20
(1)		 20
(1)		 20
(1)		 15
(1)		 15
(1)
Min Side_setback_(ft) 10(2) 8(2) 7(2) 6(2) 5(2) 5(2) 4(2)
Min_Street _side _setback _(ft) 10(2) 8(2) 7(2) 6(2) 6(2) 6(2) 5(2)
Min Rear_setback_(ft) 25
(3)		 25
(3)		 20
(3)		 20
(3)		 20
(3)		 15
(3)		 13
(3)
Setback requirements for resubdivided
**corner ****lots** [See Section 113.0246(f)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Max**structure height **(ft) 24/30
(4)		 24/30
(4)		 24/30
(4)		 24/30
(4)		 24/30
(4)		 24/30
(4)		 24/30
(4)

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Development Regulations
[See Section 131.0430 for
Development Regulations
of Residential Zones]		 Zone
Designator		 Zones Zones
1st & 2nd
>>
3rd >>
4th>>
RS-

1-		 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Lot coverage for slopinglots
[See Section 131.0445(a)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Maxfloor area ratio 0.45 varies
(5)		 varies
(5)		 varies(5) varies
(5)		 varies(5) varies
(5)
Max paving/****hardscape
[See Section 131.0447]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Accessory uses andstructures
[See Sections 131.0448 and 141.0307]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Garage regulations
[See Section 131.0449(a)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Building spacing
[See Section 131.0450]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Max thirdstory dimensions
[See Section 131.0460]
--		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Architectural projections and
encroachments
[See Section 131.0461(a)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Supplemental requirements
[See Section 131.0464(a)]
applies		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Refuse and Recyclable Material
Storage[See Section 142.0805]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Visibility Area[See Section 113.0273] applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations
[See Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 12]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies

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Development
Regulations
[See Section 131.0430
for Development
Regulations of
Residential Zones]		 Zone
Designator		 Zones
1st & 2nd >>
3rd >>
4th >>		 RS-
1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
**Max permitted ****density** (DU per_lot_) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
**Min lot area **(sf) 40,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 5,000
Min lot dimensions
Lot width(ft) 100 80 75 65 60 60 50
street frontage(ft) [See Section
131.0442(a)]		 100 80 75 65 60 60 50
Lot width(corner) (ft) 110 85 80 70 65 65 55
Lot depth(ft) 100 100 100 100 100 95 95
Setback requirements
Min Front_setback_(ft) 25(1) 25(1) 25(1) 20(1) 15(1) 15(1) 15(1)
MinSide setback (ft) 10 8 7 6 5 5 4
Min_Street_ side setback (ft) 20 15 15 10 10 10 10
Min Rear_setback_(ft) 10
(6)		 10
(6)		 10
(6)		 10
(6)		 10
(6)		 10
(6)		 10
(6)
Setback requirements for resubdivided
**corner ****lots** [See Section 113.0246(f)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
**Max ****structure height** (ft) 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Lot coverage for slopinglots
[SeeSection 131.0445(a)]		 - - - - - - -
Max floor area ratio
[SeeSection 131.0446(b)]		 0.45 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60
Max paving/****hardscape
[See Section 131.0447]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Accessory uses andstructures
[See Sections131.0448 and141.0307 ]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Garage regulations[See Section
131.0449(a)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Building spacing [See Section 131.0450] applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
**Max third ** story dimensions - - - - - - -
Architectural projections and
encroachments [See Section 131.0461(a)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Supplemental requirements
[See Section 131.0464(a)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
_Bedroom_regulation(8) - - - - - - -
Refuse and Recyclable Material Storage
[See Section 142.0805]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Visibility Area[See Section 113.0273] applies applies applies applies applies applies applies
Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations[See
Chapter 14,Article 3,Division 12]
applies		 applies applies applies applies applies applies

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Footnotes for Table 131-04D

  • 1 For lots where at least one-half of the front 50 feet of the lot depth has a minimum slope gradient of 25 percent, the setback closest to the street frontage may be reduced to a minimum 6 feet.

  • 2 See Section 131.0443(a)(4).

  • 3 See Section 131.0443(a)(2).

  • 4 See Section 131.0444(b).

  • 5 See Section 131.0446(a).

  • 6 See Section 131.0443(a)(3).

(b) RX Zones

Table 131-04E Development Regulations for RX Zones

Development Regulations
[See Section 131.0430 for Development
Regulations of Residential Zones]		 Zone
Designator		 Zones Zones
1st & 2nd >> RX-
3rd >> 1- 1-
4th >> 1 2
Maximum PermittedDensity(DU per_lot_) 1 1
Min Lot Area(sf) [See Section 131.0441] 4,000 3,000
Min lot dimensions
Lot width (ft) 35 35(1)
street frontage(ft) [See Section 131.0442(b)] 35 35(1)
Lot width (corner) (ft) 35 35(1)
Lot depth (ft) 50 50
Setback requirements
Min Front_setback_(ft) [See Section 131.0443(b)(1)] 15 15
Min Side_setback_(ft) [See Section 131.0443(b)(2)]
Detached
Attached		 3/0
0		 3/0
0
Min_Street_Side_Setback_(ft) [See Section 131.0443(b)(2)] 3 3
Min Rear_setback_(ft) [See Section 131.0443(b)(3)] 10 10

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Development Regulations
[See Section 131.0430 for Development
Regulations of Residential Zones]		 Zone
Designator		 Zones Zones
1st & 2nd >> RX-
3rd >> 1- 1-
4th >> 1 2
Maxstructure height(ft) [See Section 131.0444(c)] 30 30
Max**floor area ratio **[See Section 131.0446(c)] 0.70 0.80
Accessory uses andstructures
[See Sections 131.0448 and 141.0307]		 applies applies
Garage regulations[See Section 131.0449(a)] applies applies
Building spacing[See Section 131.0450] applies applies
Architectural projections andencroachments
[See Section 131.0461(a)]		 applies applies
Requirements for attached units[See Section 131.0462] applies applies
Roof design variation[See Section 131.0463] applies applies
Supplemental regulations[See Section 131.0464(b)] applies applies
Refuse and Recyclable Material Storage[See Section 142.0805] applies applies
Visibility Area[See Section 113.0273] applies applies
Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations[See Chapter 14, Article 3,
Division 12]		 applies applies

Footnote for Table 131-04E

1 If a lot abuts an alley , see Section 131.0442(c).

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(c) RT Zones

Table 131-04F

Development Regulations for RT Zones

Development Regulations
[See Section 131.0430 for
Development Regulations of
Residential Zones]		 Zone
Designator
Zones Zones
1st & 2nd >>
3rd >>
4th >>		 RT-

1-		 1- 1- 1- 1-

1		 2 3 4 5
Maximum Permitted Density(DU per_lot_) 1 1 1 1 1
Min Lot Area(sf) [See Section 131.0441] 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,200 1,600
Min Lot Dimensions
Lot Width (ft) 25 25 25 25 18
Street Frontage(ft) 25 25 25 25 18
_Lot_Width (corner) (ft) 25 25 25 25 25
_Lot_Depth (ft) 100 100 90 80 80
Setback Requirements
Min Front_Setback_(ft)
[See Section 131.0443(c)(1)]
Max Front_Setback_(ft)
[See Section 131.0443(c)(1)]		 5
15		 5
15		 5
15		 5
15		 5
10
Side_Setback_(ft)
[See Section 131.0443(c)(2)]		 0 0 0 0 0

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Development Regulations
[See Section 131.0430 for
Development Regulations of
Residential Zones]		 Zone
Designator

Zones

Zones

Zones

Zones
1st & 2nd >>
3rd >>
4th >>
RT-

1-		 1- 1- 1- 1-

1		 2 3 4 5
Min_Street_Side_Setback_(ft) 5 5 5 5 5
Min Rear_Setback_(ft) 3 3 3 3 3
Max S_tructure_Height[See 131.0444(d)]
1 and 2_story_buildings (ft)
slab_floor_
raised floor		 21
25		 21
25		 21
25		 21
25		 21
25
3_story_buildings (ft)
slab_floor_
raised floor		 31
35		 31
35		 31
35		 31
35		 31
35
Max L_ot_Coverage(%)
[See Section 131.0445(b)]		 60 65 70 75 75
Max F_loor_A_rea_Ratio[See 131.0446(d)]
1 and 2_story_buildings 0.85 0.95 1.00 1.10 1.20
3_story_buildings 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.50 1.60
_Accessory_uses and structures
[See Sections 131.0448 and 141.0307]		 applies applies applies applies applies
Garage Regulations[See Section 131.0449(b)] applies applies applies applies applies
Parkway Requirement[See Section 131.0452] applies applies applies applies applies
_Architectural_Projections and Encroachments
[See Section 131.0461(b)]		 applies applies applies applies applies
Supplemental Requirements
[See Section 131.0464(c)]		 applies applies applies applies applies
Refuse and Recyclable Material Storage
[See Section 142.0805]		 applies applies applies applies applies
Visibility Area[See Section 113.0273] applies applies applies applies applies
Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations[See
Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 12]		 applies applies applies applies applies

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(d) RM Zones

Table 131-04G Development Regulations for RM Zones

Development
Regulations
[See Section
131.0430 for
Development
Regulations of
Residential
Zones]		 Zone
Designator
Zones Zones
1st & 2nd
>>
3rd >>
4th >>
RM-

1-		 1- 1- 2- 2- 2-

1		 2 3 4 5 6
Maximum permitted
density(1),(2)(sf per DU)		 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,750 1,500 1,250
Min lot area(sf) 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Min lot dimensions
Lot width (ft) 50 50 50 50 50 50
Street frontage(ft)
[See Section 131.0442(a)]		 50 50 50 50 50 50
Lot width (corner) (ft) 55 55 55 55 55 55
Lot depth (ft) 90 90 90 90 90 90
Setback requirements
Min Front_setback_(ft)
Std Front_Setback_(ft)		 15(3)
20(3)		 15(3)
20(3)		 15(3)
20(3)		 15(7)
20(7)		 15(7)
20(7)		 15(7)
20(7)
Min Side_setback_(ft)
Std Side_Setback_(ft)		 5(4)
8(4)		 5(4)
8(4)		 5(4)
8(4)		 5(8)
-		 5(8)
-		 5(8)
-
Min_Street_side_setback_(ft) 10(5) 10(5) 10(5) 10(9) 10(9) 10(9)
Min Rear_setback_(ft) 15(6) 15(6) 15(6) 15(10) 15(10) 15(10)
Setback requirements for
resubdivided cornerlots
[See Section 113.0246(f)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Maxstructure height(ft) 30(17) 30(17) 30(17) 40(18, 37) 40(18, 37) 40(18, 37)
Maxlot coverage - - - - - -
Maxfloor area ratio
1 to 2_dwelling units_ 0.75 0.90 1.05 1.20(29) 1.35 1.50
3 to 7_dwelling units_ 1.0(39) 1.0 1.05 1.20(38) 1.35 1.50

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Development
Regulations
[See Section
131.0430 for
Development
Regulations of
Residential
Zones]		 Zone
Designator
Zones Zones
1st & 2nd
>>
3rd >>
4th >>
RM-

1-		 1- 1- 2- 2- 2-

1		 2 3 4 5 6
8 or more_dwelling units_ 1.25(39) 1.25 1.25(39) 1.25(39) 1.35 1.50
_Floor Area Ratio_Bonus for
Child Care [See Section
131.0446(e)]
applies		 applies applies applies applies applies
Accessory uses and
structures
[See Section 131.0448]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Ground_-floor_Height
[See Section 131.0451]		 - - - - - -
Lot consolidation
regulations
[See Section 131.0453(a)]		 applies applies - - - -
Private exterior open
space		 applies(22) applies(22) applies(22) applies(23) applies(23) applies(23)
Common open space
[See Section 131.0456		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Architectural projections
andencroachments		 Permitted(15) Permitted(15) Permitted(15) Permitted(16) Permitted(16) Permitted(16)
Supplemental
requirements		 applies(26) applies(26) applies(26) applies(27) applies(27) applies(27)
Refuse and Recyclable
Material Storage
[See Section 142.0805]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Visibility Area
[See Section 113.0273]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
_Dwelling Unit_Protection
Regulations[See Chapter
14, Article 3, Division 12]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies

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Development
Regulations
[See Section
131.0430 for
Development
Regulations
of Residential
Zones]
Zone
Designator
Zones Zones

1st & 2nd
>>
3rd >>
4th >>
RM

3-		 3- 3- 4- 4- 5

7		 8 9 10 11 12
Maximum permitted
density(1),(2)(sf per DU)		 1,000 800 600 400 200 1,000(36)
Min lot area(sf) 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 10,000
Min lot dimensions
Lot width (ft) 70 70 70 100 100 100
Street frontage(ft)
[See Section 131.0442(a)]
70		 70 70 100 100 100
Lot width (corner) (ft) 75 75 75 100 100 100
Lot depth (ft) 100 100 100 100 100 100
Setback requirements
Min Front_setback_(ft)
Std Front_Setback_(ft)		 10(11)
20(11)		 10(11)
20(11)		 10(11)
20(11)		 varies(14) varies(14) 15(30)
Min Side_setback_(ft)
Std Side_Setback_(ft)		 5(12)
-		 5(12)
-		 5(12)
-		 varies(14)
-		 varies(14)
-		 4(31)
-
Min_Street_side
s_etback_(ft)		 10(13) 10(13) 10(13) varies(14) varies(14) 10(32)
Min Rear_setback_(ft) 5 5 5 varies(14) varies(14) 15(33)
Setback requirements
for resubdivided corner
lots
[See Section 113.0246(f)]		 applies applies applies applies applies -
Maxstructure height(ft) 40(37) 50(37) 60(37) -(37) -(37) -(37)
Maxlot coverage - - - - - applies(34)
Maxfloor area ratio 1.80 2.25 2.70 3.60 7.20 1.80(35)
_Floor Area Ratio_Bonus
for Child Care [See
Section 131.0446(e)]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Accessory uses and
structures
[See Section 131.0448		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Ground-****floor Height
[See Section 131.0451]		 - applies applies applies applies applies
Lot consolidation
regulations		 - - - - - -

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Development
Regulations
[See Section
131.0430 for
Development
Regulations
of Residential
Zones]
Zone
Designator
Zones Zones

1st & 2nd
>>
3rd >>
4th >>
RM

3-		 3- 3- 4- 4- 5

7		 8 9 10 11 12
Private exterior open
space		 applies(24) applies(24) applies(24) applies(25) applies(25) applies(25)
Common open space
[See Section 131.0456]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Architectural
Projections and
encroachments		 Permitted(16) Permitted(16) Permitted(16) Permitted(16) Permitted(16) Permitted(16)
Supplemental
requirements		 applies(28) applies(28) applies(28) - - -
Refuse and Recyclable
Material Storage
[See Section 142.0805]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Visibility Area
[See Section 113.0273]		 applies applies applies applies applies applies
Dwelling Unit Protection
Regulations[See Chapter
14, Article 3, Division
12]

applies		 applies applies applies applies applies

Footnotes for Table 131-04G

  • 1 One dwelling unit per specified square foot of lot area as determined in accordance with Section 113.0222.

  • 2 An exception to the maximum permitted density may be permitted in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 7 (Affordable Housing Regulations).

  • 3 See Section 131.0443(d)(1).

  • 4 See Section 131.0443(d)(2).

  • 5 See Section 131.0443(d)(3).

  • 6 See Section 131.0443(d)(4).

  • 7 See Section 131.0443(e)(1).

  • 8 See Section 131.0443(e)(2).

  • 9 See Section 131.0443(e)(3).

  • 10 See Section 131.0443(e)(4).

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11 See Section 131.0443(f)(1).

12 See Section 131.0443(f)(2).

13 See Section 131.0443(f)(3).

14 See Section 131.0443(g).

15 See Section 131.0461(a).

16 See Section 131.0461(c).

17 See Section 131.0444(e)

18 See Section 131.0444(f).

22 See Section 131.0455(a).

23 See Section 131.0455(b).

24 See Section 131.0455(c).

25 See Section 131.0455(d).

26 See Section 131.0464(d).

27 See Section 131.0464(e).

28 See Section 131.0464(f).

  • 29 With the Peninsula and Ocean Beach community plan areas, the maximum floor area ratio is 0.70.

  • 30 See Section 131.0443(h)(1).

  • 31 See Section 131.0443(h)(2).

  • 32 See Section 131.0443(h)(3).

  • 33 See Section 131.0443(h)(4).

  • 34 See Section 131.0445(c).

  • 35 See Section 131.0446(f).

  • 36 Within the La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Torrey Pines community plan areas, the maximum permitted density is one dwelling unit or two guest rooms for each 1,500 square feet of lot area.

  • 37 Within the Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone in the Peninsula Community Plan area, the base zone maximum structure height shall be 30 feet, which shall be determined in accordance with Section 113.0270(a)(4)(D).

  • 38 With the Peninsula and Ocean Beach community plan areas, the maximum floor area ratio is 1.0.

  • 39 For development within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code, or within a site that is designated as a historical resource consistent with Chapter 12, Article 3, Division 2 of the San Diego Municipal Code, the maximum floor area ratio shall not increase.

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(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000) (Amended 6-19-2000 by O-18814 N.S.) ( Amended 8-1-2007 by O-19650 N.S.; effective 8-31-2007.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19805 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19799 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 11-13-2008 by O-19801 N.S.; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.) (Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 4-5-2016 by O-20634 N.S.; effective 5-5-2016.) (Amended 8-4-2016 by O-20704 N.S.; effective 8-27-2016.)

ended 11-13-08 by O-19799 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 11-13-2008 by O-19801 N.S.; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.) (Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 4-5-2016 by O-20634 N.S.; effective 5-5-2016.) (Amended 8-4-2016 by O-20704 N.S.; effective 8-27-2016.)_

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20704 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment.

Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20704-SO.pdf ]

(Amended 12-1-2016 by O-20755 N.S.; effective 12-18-2016.) (Amended 2-3-2017 by O-20789 N.S.; effective 3-5-2017.)

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20789 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20789-SO.pdf ]

(Amended 3-22-2018 by O-20916 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.) (Amended 3-22-2018 by O-20917 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.) (Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21164 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.) (Amended 10-30-2020 by O-21254 N.S.; effective 11-29-2020.) (Amended 2-1-2021 by O-21288 N.S.; effective 3-3-2021.) (Amended 1-27-2022 by O-21416 N.S.; effective 2-26-2022.) (Amended 3-7-2023 by O-21618 N.S.; effective 5-6-2023.) (Amended 7-22-2024 by O-21836 N.S.; effective 10-5-2024.)

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21836 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment.

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(Amended 3-25-2025 by O-21934 N.S.; effective 4-24-2025.)

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[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21934 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment.

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  31. Division 5 — Decision Process
  32. Division 1 — Definitions
  33. Division 2 — Rules for Calculation and Measurement
  34. Division 2 — Enforcement Authorities For the Land Development …
  35. Division 4 — Procedures For Abatement of Unsafe, Dangerous,
  36. Division 1 — Adoption And Amendment Procedures for Land Use Pl…
  37. Division 1 — Zoning and Rezoning Procedures
  38. Division 3 — Zoning Use Certificate Procedures
  39. Division 5 — Residential High Occupancy Permit
  40. Division 6 — Mobile Food Truck Permit
  41. Division 1 — General Subdivision Procedures
  42. Division 2 — Certificate of Compliance
  43. Division 4 — Tentative Maps (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.)
  44. Division 5 — Parcel Maps (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; eff…
  45. Division 6 — Final Maps
  46. Division 7 — Merger of Parcels (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S…
  47. Division 8 — Reversion to Acreage
  48. Division 9 — Public Right-of-Way Vacations
  49. Division 10 — Easement Vacations
  50. Division 3 — Conditional Use Permit Procedures
  51. Division 4 — Neighborhood Development Permit Procedures (Added…
  52. Division 5 — Site Development Permit Procedures
  53. Division 6 — Planned Development Permit Procedures (Added 12-9…
  54. Division 8 — Variance Procedures
  55. Division 1 — General Review Procedures for Previously Conformi…
  56. Division 2 — Review Procedures for Previously Conforming Signs
  57. Division 1 — General Procedures and Authorities for Implementa…
  58. Division 2 — Procedures for Determination of
  59. Division 3 — Procedures for Preparation and Review of Environm…
  60. Division 1 — General Construction Permit Authority and Procedu…
  61. Division 2 — Building Permit Procedures
  62. Division 3 — Electrical Permit Procedures (Added 12-9-1997 by …
  63. Division 4 — Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures
  64. Division 6 — Grading Permit Procedures (Added 12-9-1997 by O-1…
  65. Division 7 — Public Right-of-Way Permits
  66. Division 9 — Fire Permit Procedures
  67. ▸ Division 4 — Residential Base Zones
    Overview
    1. §131.0401 Purpose of Residential Zones
    2. §131.0403 Purpose of the RS (Residential--Single Unit) Zones
    3. §131.0404 Purpose of the RX (Residential--Small Lot) Zones
    4. §131.0405 Purpose of the RT (Residential--Townhouse) Zones
    5. §131.0406 Purpose of the RM (Residential--Multiple Unit) Zones
    6. §131.0415 Where Residential Zones Apply
    7. §131.0420 Use Regulations of Residential Zones
    8. §131.0422 Use Regulations Table for Residential Zones
    9. §131.0423 Commercial Use Regulations for Residential Zones
    10. §131.0430 Development Regulations of Residential Zones
    11. §131.0431 Development Regulations Table for Residential Zones
    12. 131.0441 Minimum Lot Area in Residential Zones
    13. §131.0442 Minimum Lot Dimensions in Residential Zones
    14. §131.0443 Setback Requirements in Residential Zones
    15. §131.0444 Angled Building Envelope Plane / Maximum Structure H…
    16. §131.0445 Lot Coverage in Residential Zones
    17. §131.0446 Maximum Floor Area Ratio in Residential Zones
    18. §131.0447 Maximum Paving and Hardscape in RS Zones
    19. §131.0448 Accessory Buildings in Residential Zones
    20. §131.0449 Garage Regulations in Residential Zones
    21. §131.0450 Building Spacing in Residential Zones
    22. §131.0451 Ground-floor Height
    23. §131.0452 Parkway Requirement in the RT Zones
    24. §131.0453 Lot Consolidation Regulations in the RM-1-1 and RM-1…
    25. §131.0455 Private Exterior Open Space in the RM Zones
    26. §131.0456 Common Open Space in the RM Zones
    27. §131.0460 Maximum Third Story Dimensions in the RS Zones
    28. §131.0461 Architectural Projections and Encroachments in Resid…
    29. §131.0462 Requirements for Attached Units in the RX Zones
    30. §131.0463 Roof Design Variation Requirements in the RX Zones
    31. §131.0464 Supplemental Requirements for Residential Zones-
    32. §131.0466 Deviations from Development Regulations for Reasonab…
  68. Division 5 — Commercial Base Zones
  69. Division 6 — Industrial Base Zones
  70. Division 7 — Mixed-Use Base Zones
  71. Division 2 — Airport Approach Overlay Zone
  72. Division 3 — Airport Environs Overlay Zone
  73. Division 6 — Sensitive Coastal Overlay Zone
  74. Division 7 — Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone (Added 12-9-1997 by …
  75. Division 8 — Parking Impact Overlay Zone
  76. Division 9 — Residential Tandem Parking Overlay Zone
  77. Division 10 — Transit Area Overlay Zone
  78. Division 11 — Urban Village Overlay Zone
  79. Division 12 — Mission Trails Design District
  80. Division 13 — Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone
  81. Division 15 — Airport Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone
  82. Division 16 — Community Enhancement Overlay Zone

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