Exemptions
San Diego Municipal Code § 98.0417
in effect§98.0417 Exemptions
A residential development shall be exempt from the requirements of this Division when it consists only of one or more of the following:
(a) The modification or remodeling of an existing legally– established dwelling unit or units where no additional dwelling units are created.
(b) The rebuilding of a legally–established dwelling unit or units destroyed or damaged by fire, flood, explosion, act of God or other accident or catastrophe.
(c) The rebuilding of an historical building or buildings designated as such by the City.
(d) The conversion of an existing apartment building or buildings into a condominium where no additional dwelling units are created.
(e) A residential complex which, through special use permit, is designated and restricted for senior citizens’ housing.
(“Exemptions” added 11–18–1985 by O–16541 N.S.)
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/MuniCodeChapter09/Ch09Art08Division04.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/28/2026
