Division 7 — Public Right-of-Way Permits
§129.0751 Extension of Time for a Public Right-of-Way Permit
San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego
The expiration date for a Public Right-of-Way Permit may be extended as follows:
(a) An application for an extension of time shall be filed with the City Manager before, but no earlier than 60 calendar days before, the permit expiration date. The City Manager may extend the Public Right-of-Way Permit for a period not exceeding 180 calendar days if the City Manager determines that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee prevented completion of the work. A Public Right-of-Way Permit shall not be extended more than once except as provided in Section 129.0751(d).
(b) If an application for an extension of time has been submitted by the expiration date, and in accordance with this section, the existing Public Right-of-Way Permit shall automatically be extended until the City Manager has made a decision on the application for an extension.
Ch. Art. Div. 12 9 7 12
San Diego Municipal Code
Chapter 12: Land Development Reviews
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(c) If a Public Right-of-Way Permit expires before an application is submitted for an extension of time, an extension shall not be granted. To proceed with the same development , a new application is required and the application shall be treated as a new application.
(d) If an extension of time has been previously approved in accordance with Section 129.0751(a), the City Manager may extend the expiration of a Public Right-of-Way Permit one additional time if the City Manager finds the following:
(1) There has not been a significant change in the regulations applicable to the site since the date of permit issuance;
(2) The additional extension is in the public interest; and
(3) Circumstances beyond the control of the applicant prevented the authorized work from proceeding.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
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Overview- §129.0701 Purpose of Public Right-of-Way Permit Procedures
- §129.0702 When a Public Right-of-Way Permit Is Required
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- §129.0710 How to Apply for a Public Right-of-Way Permit
- §129.0715 Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement
- §129.0720 Qualifications to Prepare Plans and Perform Construc…
- §129.0730 Decision Process for Public Right-of-Way Permits
- §129.0731 Timeliness of Decision
- 129.0732 Judicial Review
- §129.0741 Issuance of a Public Right-of-Way Permit
- §129.0742 Commencement of Work within a Public Right-of-Way or…
- §129.0750 Expiration of a Public Right-of-Way Permit
- §129.0751 Extension of Time for a Public Right-of-Way Permit
- §129.0752 Construction Change to a Public Right-of-Way Permit
- §129.0760 Inspection of Work in the Public Right-of-Way
- §129.0761 Designation of Engineer of Record
- §129.0770 Completion of Work
- §129.0801 Purpose of Sign Permit Procedures
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