Street and Sidewalk Regulations in Urban Villages
San Diego Municipal Code § 132.1109
in effect§132.1109 Street and Sidewalk Regulations in Urban Villages
(a) Street Pattern. The layout of the street system shall be in a grid pattern or modified grid pattern, emphasizing interconnected streets and the ability to reach local destinations without crossing major streets or primary arterials. It is desirable to have streets with block faces of 400 feet in length or less. The use of alleys is encouraged. Where possible, streets should frame vistas of the mixed-use core, public buildings, parks, and natural features.
(b) Street Trees. The design of the public right-of-way should provide for planting street trees adjacent to the curb in planting strips or tree grates, as appropriate.
(c) Street Width. The number and width of travel lanes should be reduced to the extent feasible in accordance with the Street Design Standards of the Land Development Manual.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
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/MuniCodeChapter13/Ch13Art02Division11.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/28/2026