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Chapter 11 — Land Development Procedures›Article 2 — Required Steps in Processing

San Diego Municipal Code Div. 4 Public Hearings

San Diego Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-18 · San Diego

Cite as: San Diego Municipal Code Division 4 · Text as of 2026-10-18

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

§112.0401 Procedures for Public Hearings

(a) Rules for Decision Makers. The City Manager shall establish rules and procedures to regulate the public hearing proceedings for Process Two, Process Three, Process Four, Process Five, Process CIP-Two and Process CIP-Five decisions consistent with the requirements set forth in this chapter.

(b) Written Recommendation. Whenever feasible, the City Manager shall
provide a written recommendation to the decision maker before each public
hearing.

(c) Record of Public Hearing. A brief written summary shall be prepared for each
public hearing by a designated staff person. The public hearing shall be
recorded. The written summary of the hearing shall constitute the record for
any hearing for which an audio recording is not available. The audio
recording, if available, the written summary, the written staff report, and any
other documentary evidence submitted to the decision maker shall constitute
the official record of the hearing. Any person is entitled to review the official
record, including listening to or reviewing audio tapes, subject to the
restrictions set forth in the City Charter, Section 215. The audio tapes shall be
retained for a minimum of 6 months.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 10-22-2013 by O-20309 N.S.; effective 12-12-2013.)

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San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 11: Land Development Procedures (2-2025)

Article 2: Required Steps in Processing

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