Development Regulations for Condominium Conversions
San Diego Municipal Code § 144.0507
in effect§144.0507 Development Regulations for Condominium Conversions
Prior to final map approval, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the following improvements shall be completed:
(a) Electrical – Electrical system grounding and equipment grounding shall be provided, and electrical receptacle protection shall be upgraded to include ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. GFCI protection shall comply with the prevailing Code.
(b) Windows – Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable window or door approved for emergency escape or rescue. Windows provided for emergency escape or rescue shall comply with minimum sill height and opening size requirements in the prevailing Code.
(c) Smoke alarms – Smoke alarms shall be installed within dwelling units and designed to operate in compliance with the prevailing Code. Smoke alarms shall be interconnected and shall receive their primary power from the building wiring and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Within sleeping rooms, smoke alarms shall include a visual notification device to notify hearing impaired occupants.
(d) Landscape – Street trees and street yard landscape shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for condominium conversions in Section 142.0402.
(e) Building components and systems – Building components and system with a remaining life of five years or less, as identified in the Building Conditions Report shall be replaced as follows:
(1) Building components necessary to protect occupants and the building from weather exposure, such as roof coverings, exterior wall and floor coverings, and finishes.
(2) Water heating systems, cooling, and heating mechanical systems.
(f) Parking – Parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 142.0525(a).
(g) Street and Alley Improvements – Street and Alley improvements shall be constructed in accordance with Section 142.0625.
(Added 2-9-2006 by O-19461 N.S.; effective 3-9-2006.) (Amended 7-5-2006 by O-19505 N.S.; effective 8-5-2006.) (Amended 6-15-2026 by O-22109 N.S.; effective 7-15-2026.)
[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22109 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-22109-SO.pdf ]
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art04Division05.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026