Chapter 12 — Land Development Reviews›Article 5 — Subdivision Procedures
San Diego Municipal Code Div. 2 Certificate of Compliance
San Diego Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-18 · San Diego
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(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
§125.0201 Purpose of Certificate of Compliance Procedures¶
The purpose of these procedures is to process requests for City certification that a parcel was created in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the Land Development Code. The intent of this division is to provide an expeditious process and to comply with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, Sections 66499.34 and 66499.35. No development rights shall be conferred or implied by the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
§125.0210 When a Certificate of Compliance May Be Requested¶
Any person owning real property, or a prospective purchaser of real property, may request that the City certify whether the property complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the Land Development Code. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
§125.0220 How to Apply for a Certificate of Compliance¶
An applicant shall apply for a Certificate of Compliance in accordance with Section 112.0102. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19805 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.)
§125.0230 Decision Process for a Certificate of Compliance¶
An application for a Certificate of Compliance shall be approved or denied in accordance with Process One. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
§125.0240 Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance¶
(a) Except as otherwise stated herein, a Certificate of Compliance or Conditional Certificate of Compliance can be provided only for an existing parcel, held separately in fee title.
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(b) A Certificate of Compliance shall be issued if the real property complies with
the applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the Land
Development Code. If the real property does not comply with these
provisions, a Conditional Certificate of Compliance shall be issued.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
§125.0250 Recordation of a Certificate of Compliance¶
The City Manager shall provide a Certificate of Compliance or a Conditional Certificate of Compliance to the County Recorder for recordation. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
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Article 5: Subdivision Procedures
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