Residential Design Criteria
San Diego Municipal Code § 159.0309
in effect§159.0309 Residential Design Criteria
Exclusively residential development shall comply with all of the following standards:
(a) The proposed use must comply with all applicable development regulations of the La Jolla Planned District Ordinance.
(b) The proposed use will incorporate architectural features which are of visual interest such as awnings, canopies, colonnades, porches, balconies, arcades, etc.
(c) The proposed use will utilize pitched roofs and other roof designs to reduce the appearance of bulk and create an appearance compatible with surrounding development.
(d) The proposed use will provide for private open space areas such as balconies, patios and courtyards. The total area for such spaces shall be not less than 150 square feet per unit.
(e) The proposed use will utilize low water plant materials as determined by the Landscape Standards together with an automatic irrigation system.
(“Residential Design Criteria” added 3-27-2007 by O-19595 N.S.; effective 4-26-2007.)
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/MuniCodeChapter15/Ch15Art09Division03.pdf#page=18Fetched: 10/28/2026
