Permitted Uses – Residential Subdistricts
San Diego Municipal Code § 1513.0303
in effect§1513.0303 Permitted Uses – Residential Subdistricts
No building or improvement or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered or enlarged, nor shall any lot or premises be used except for one or more of the following purposes:
(a) Primary Uses
(1) Single dwelling units.
(2) Duplexes (2 dwelling units in a single structure).
(3) Multiple dwelling units; restricted to a maximum of 4 dwelling units in any single structure including common wall construction on adjoining lots.
(4) Parks and Playgrounds.
(5) Off-premises parking lots for residential uses in accordance with the provisions of Land Development Code Section 142.0535 except that the parking lot shall be within a horizontal distance of 300 feet of the premises for which the off-street parking is located. Off-premises parking shall not be utilized in lieu of required on-premises parking.
(b) Accessory Uses
Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to any of the foregoing permitted uses including the following:
(1) Private garages, parking areas, and storage areas.
(2) Recreational facilities intended only for the use of residents residing on the premises.
(3) On-premises signs subject to the Sign Regulations in accordance with Section 1513.0404(a) titled Residential Subdistricts – On Premises Signs.
(“Permitted Uses – Residential Subdistricts” added 3-27-2007 by O-19589 N.S.; effective 4-26-2007.)
(Amended 10-18-2010 by O-19999 N.S.; effective 8-9-2012.)
(Amended 4-14-2021 by O-21305 N.S.; effective 5-29-2021.)
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/Ch15Art13Division03.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026