§ 131.0453
Lot Consolidation Regulations in the RM-1-1 and RM-1-2 Zones
San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13 (Zones) · San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0453
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In the RM-1-1 and RM-1-2 zones within urbanized communities, lots that are consolidated or otherwise joined together to accommodate development are subject to the following: (a) Any building on a consolidated premises may cross only one previous property line, as shown in Diagram 131-04P; (b) If the consolidation results in a total street frontage exceeding 60 feet, the number of dwelling units permitted within any single structure shall not exceed the number of dwelling units that would have been permitted on the largest premises before the consolidation, as shown in Diagram 131-04P; 74 Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Diagram 131-04P Buildings on Consolidated Lots Building 2 (2 Units) Building 1 (2 Units) 100' 50 ' 50' 25' 12'-6" (Side setback is 10% of width of consolidated premises) NOTE: Each building may cross only one pre-existing property line NOTE: The max number of units in any one building may not exceed the number of units permitted on a single 50' X 100' lot (the largest pre-existing premises). 125' max (width of consolidated premises) Pre-existing property lines CL STREET Building 3 (1 Unit) (c) If the depth of the lots to be consolidated is greater than 139 feet, only 139 feet shall be used in the calculation to determine the number of dwelling units permitted; and (d) Within the front 50 percent of the consolidated premises, a minimum 3-foot offset in the front facade shall be required for any structure where the dimension most parallel to the street exceeds 1.5 times the width of the permitted building envelope of the largest lot existing before consolidation. See Diagram 131-04Q. Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) 75 Diagram 131-04Q Lot Consolidation Offset Requirement NOTE: No offset required if 'B' is less than or equal to 1.5 X 'A'. 125' max (width of consolidated premises) CL Front 50% of premises Width of building envelope of largest pre-existing premises 3' Offset required 'A' Building STREET of premises CL 'B' exceeds 1.5 X 'A'
