San Diego Municipal Code Div. 13 Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zone” to “Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone” on 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.)

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 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-22049-SO.pdf]

The purpose of the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone is to provide supplemental height regulations for properties within the Clairemont Community Plan Area. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Purpose of the Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zone” to “Purpose of the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone” and amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.)

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 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-22049-SO.pdf]

(a) This overlay zone applies to all properties within the boundaries shown on Map No. C-1041, filed in the office of the City Clerk as Document No. OO-22049. This area is shown generally on Diagram 132-13A.

(b) Table 132-13A shows the sections that contain the supplemental regulations
and the type of permit required by this division, if any, for specific types of
development proposals in this overlay zone.

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Table 132-13A

Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone Applicability

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Where the Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zone Applies” to “Where the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone Applies” and amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.)

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 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-22049-SO.pdf]

(a) The maximum structure height for new structures or alteration of existing structures within the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone shall not exceed the structure height limit depicted on Map No. C-1041, except as provided in Section 132.1305(b).

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DIAGRAM 132-13A Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone This is a reproduction of Map No. C-1041 for illustration purposes only.

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(b) Existing structures that exceed height limits set out in Map No. C-1041 and
Diagram 132-13A, for which a Building Permit was issued on or before the
effective date of this Ordinance O-22049, may be repaired, altered, or
modified if the repairs, alterations, or modifications do not increase the
structure height.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.)

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 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-22049-SO.pdf]

An applicant may request an exception from the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone by applying for a Site Development Permit. The Site Development Permit shall be considered by the City Council in accordance with Process Five. Exceptions may be made only when the City Council makes the findings for Site Development Permit approval in Section 126.0505. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Exceptions to the Clairemont Mesa Height Limit” to “Exceptions to the Clairemont Height Limit” and amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.)

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 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-22049-SO.pdf]

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Article 2: Overlay Zones