Exceptions to the Clairemont Height Limit
San Diego Municipal Code § 132.1306
in effect§132.1306 Exceptions to the Clairemont Height Limit
An applicant may request an exception from the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone by applying for a Site Development Permit. The Site Development Permit shall be considered by the City Council in accordance with Process Five. Exceptions may be made only when the City Council makes the findings for Site Development Permit approval in Section 126.0505.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Exceptions to the Clairemont Mesa Height Limit” to “Exceptions to the Clairemont Height Limit” and amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.)
[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22049-SO.pdf]
[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22049-SO.pdf]
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/Ch13Art02Division13.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026