§131.0447 Maximum Paving and Hardscape in RS Zones — San Diego Zoning Code

Paving and hardscape on single dwelling unit lots located in the RS zones shall be minimized as follows:

(a) The required front yard shall be limited to a maximum of 60 percent paving and hardscape.
(b) Within the required street yard , paving and hardscape shall be limited to:
- (1) A driveway with direct vehicular access to required off-street parking spaces located outside of the required setback in accordance with Section 142.0521;

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San Diego Municipal Code

Chapter 13: Zones

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(2) A walkway to facilitate pedestrian access to the dwelling unit ; and
(3) Any decorative paving or hardscape that is not designed for vehicular access.
(c) In order to maintain the character of the RS zone, paving and hardscape for vehicular use on lots less than 10,000 square feet, shall be further limited to off-street parking spaces for a maximum of 4 vehicles. Additional paving and hardscape shall be permitted for non-vehicular use or where necessary to provide vehicular access to garage parking.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

(Amended 08-1-2007 by O-19650 N.S.; effective 08-31-2007.)

(Retitled from “Maximum Paving and Hardscape in Residential Zones” to “Maximum Paving and Hardscape in RS Zones” and 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 1-8-2020 by O-21164 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.)