Supplemental Site Development Permit Regulations for Residential Development
San Diego Municipal Code § 143.0310
in effect§143.0310 Supplemental Site Development Permit Regulations for Residential Development
Development subject to this section, as indicated on Table 143-03A, is subject to the following supplemental regulations in addition to any other regulations of the applicable zone and this division.
(a) Development is subject to the land use and density regulations of the applicable land use plan in effect for the premises.
(b) Density and Intensity
(1) The number of dwelling units or gross floor area proposed on the premises shall not exceed that set forth by the applicable zone and the applicable land use plan and shall be based on the area of the entire premises. The dwelling units and gross floor area may be distributed without regard to the proposed lot boundaries.
(2) If the premises is located in two or more zones, the maximum number of dwelling units or the gross floor area permitted on the premises shall be the sum of the dwelling units or the gross floor area permitted in each of the zones and may be distributed without regard to the zone.
(3) If the proposed development includes property that is shown as part of an open space system on the applicable land use plan and is accepted by the City as dedicated open space, that portion of the property may be included in the calculation of the overall project density using the density of the base zone.
(4) The areas of the premises that are designated for streets or private streets may not be used in the calculation of maximum density.
(5) The areas of the premises that are designated for private drives may be used in the calculation of maximum density.
(c) Parking and Access
(1) Identified pedestrian access shall be provided from all building entrances to the public right-of-way.
(2) Parking areas and vehicular access drives shall be located to minimize impacts to pedestrian circulation, public street systems, and adjacent properties.
(d) Public Transportation
Access to or improvements for public transportation shall be provided as required by the Metropolitan Transit Development Board.
(e) Fences and Walls
(1) All perimeter fences and walls shall be designed to be an integral part of the overall project design.
(2) Fences and walls that are generally parallel to the public right-of-way and that exceed 100 feet in length shall be articulated with vertical elements spaced at no more than 25 feet on center. The vertical elements shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide.
(f) Accessory Structures
Accessory structures within the development shall be architecturally consistent with the primary buildings on the premises.
(g) Open Space
(1) If the premises is located in two or more residential zones, the amount of open space required is the sum of the open space required in each of the residential zones and may be distributed with out regard to the zone boundaries.
(2) All common open space intended for active use must be moderately level land with an overall gradient not exceeding 10 percent and located so that it is readily accessible to the occupants, employees, and guests of the development.
(3) For multiple dwelling unit projects, at least 300 square feet of the total common open space required by the applicable zone shall be located in a single common area with no dimension less than 15 feet in any direction. Additionally, proposed developments exceeding 10 dwelling units shall contain, within the common area, at least one of the following recreational amenities: a tot lot, a barbecue area with picnic table and shade structure, a sport court or field, a swimming pool, or a golf course.
(4) Recreational facilities shall be designed to serve only the occupants and guests of the development.
(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/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art03Division03.pdf#page=7Fetched: 10/28/2026