Procedure for Issuing a Stop Work Order
San Diego Municipal Code § 121.0309
in effect§121.0309 Procedure for Issuing a Stop Work Order
(a) Issuing a Stop Work Order. Whenever any work is being performed that is contrary to the provisions of the Land Development Code, the City Manager may order the work stopped by issuing a Stop Work Order. The Stop Work Order shall be in writing and shall be served on any person engaged in the work or causing the work to be performed. The person served with the Stop Work Order shall stop the work until authorized by the City Manager to proceed.
(b) City Attorney Review. Where a permit has been issued, the City Attorney shall approve all Stop Work Orders before issuance except where irreparable harm is imminent so as to warrant an emergency Stop Work Order. Where emergency circumstances exist, the order shall be issued according to the discretion of the City Manager or designated Code Enforcement Official with immediate subsequent review by the City Attorney.
(c) Appeal of Order. A Stop Work Order may be appealed to the City Manager. When the alleged violation involves the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Regulations, the appeal shall be reviewed by the Building Official. All other appeals shall be reviewed by the Development Services Director. The decision maker will provide informal rapid access for appellants in these matters in order to minimize unnecessary disruption of construction activities.
(Amended 1-9-2001 by O-18910 N.S.; effective 8-8-2001.)
(Amended 11-28-2005 by O-19444 N.S.; effective 2-9-2006.)
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/MuniCodeChapter12/Ch12Art01Division03.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026