Division 4 — Residential Base Zones
§131.0466 Deviations from Development Regulations for Reasonable Accommodations
San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego
The Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act require that jurisdictions make reasonable accommodations to afford disabled persons the equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. In consideration of the special need and the potential benefit that can be accomplished with a requested modification, deviations may be approved through Process One subject to the following:
(a) The development will be used by a disabled person ;
(b) The deviation request is necessary to make specific housing available to a disabled person and complies with all applicable development regulations to the maximum extent feasible;
(c) The deviation request will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City;
(d) The deviation request will not create a fundamental alteration in the implementation of the City’s zoning regulations.
(e) For coastal development in the coastal overlay zone , that is not exempt pursuant to Section 126.0704, there is no feasible alternative that provides greater consistency with the certified Local Coastal Program.
(Added 11-28-2005 by O-19444 N.S.; effective 2-9-2006.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19803 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.)
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San Diego Municipal Code
Chapter 13: Zones
(3-2026)
Article 1: Base Zones
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▸ Division 4 — Residential Base Zones
Overview- §131.0401 Purpose of Residential Zones
- §131.0403 Purpose of the RS (Residential--Single Unit) Zones
- §131.0404 Purpose of the RX (Residential--Small Lot) Zones
- §131.0405 Purpose of the RT (Residential--Townhouse) Zones
- §131.0406 Purpose of the RM (Residential--Multiple Unit) Zones
- §131.0415 Where Residential Zones Apply
- §131.0420 Use Regulations of Residential Zones
- §131.0422 Use Regulations Table for Residential Zones
- §131.0423 Commercial Use Regulations for Residential Zones
- §131.0430 Development Regulations of Residential Zones
- §131.0431 Development Regulations Table for Residential Zones
- 131.0441 Minimum Lot Area in Residential Zones
- §131.0442 Minimum Lot Dimensions in Residential Zones
- §131.0443 Setback Requirements in Residential Zones
- §131.0444 Angled Building Envelope Plane / Maximum Structure H…
- §131.0445 Lot Coverage in Residential Zones
- §131.0446 Maximum Floor Area Ratio in Residential Zones
- §131.0447 Maximum Paving and Hardscape in RS Zones
- §131.0448 Accessory Buildings in Residential Zones
- §131.0449 Garage Regulations in Residential Zones
- §131.0450 Building Spacing in Residential Zones
- §131.0451 Ground-floor Height
- §131.0452 Parkway Requirement in the RT Zones
- §131.0453 Lot Consolidation Regulations in the RM-1-1 and RM-1…
- §131.0455 Private Exterior Open Space in the RM Zones
- §131.0456 Common Open Space in the RM Zones
- §131.0460 Maximum Third Story Dimensions in the RS Zones
- §131.0461 Architectural Projections and Encroachments in Resid…
- §131.0462 Requirements for Attached Units in the RX Zones
- §131.0463 Roof Design Variation Requirements in the RX Zones
- §131.0464 Supplemental Requirements for Residential Zones-
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