When the Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations Apply
San Diego Municipal Code § 143.1203
in effect§143.1203 When the Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations Apply
This Division applies to any development with a complete development application submitted on or after January 1, 2020, except:
(a) Industrial development;
(b) Development on a premises that is entirely within a base zone that was adopted prior to January 1, 2022 in accordance with Chapter 12, Article 3, Division 1, and does not permit residential development; and
(c) Protected dwelling units as defined in Section 143.1207 on a premises with a previously conforming use.
(“When the Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations Apply” added 10-30-2020 by O-21254 N.S.; effective 11-29-2020.) (Amended 1-16-2024 by O-21758 N.S.; effective 3-16-2024.) (Amended 6-15-2026 by O-22109 N.S.; effective 7-15-2026.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22109 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-22109-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/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art03Division12.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026