Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix Q “Emergency Housing” of the California Building Code
San Diego Municipal Code § 145.3801
in effect§ 145.3801 Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix Q “Emergency Housing” of the California Building Code
(a) Appendix Q of the California Building Code is adopted by reference with modifications and additions under Sections 145.0105 and 145.0106 of the Land Development Code.
(b) The Emergency Housing regulations adopted in this Division are adopted under the authority in California Government Code Section 8698.4 and shall remain in effect until January 1, 2036, at which time this Division shall be automatically repealed.
(c) The regulations in this Division and in Appendix Q shall be applicable to emergency housing established under the declaration of a shelter crisis under California Government Code Section 8698.4 and located in new or existing buildings or structures owned, operated, or constructed by, for, or on behalf of, the City.
(d) The regulations in this Division and in Appendix Q shall apply to emergency housing operated during a declaration of a shelter crisis. Other than the requirements in Appendix Q, as adopted with modifications and additions by this Division, the emergency housing need not comply with the requirements of the California Building Code for Group R occupancies.
(“Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix N ‘Emergency Housing’ of the California Building Code” added 3-19-2019 by Emergency Ordinance O-21060 N.S.; effective 3-19-2019.) (“Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix N ‘Emergency Housing’ of the California Building Code” added 4-15-2019 by O-21064 N.S.; effective 5-15-2019.)
(Retitled to “Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix O ‘Emergency Housing’ of the California Building Code” and amended 4-9-2020 by O-21181 N.S.; effective 5-9-2020.)
(Retitled to “Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix P “Emergency Housing” of the California Building Code” and amended 5-8-2023 by O-21642 N.S.; effective 6-7-2023.)
(Retitled to “Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix Q “Emergency Housing” of the California Building Code” and amended 3-23-2026 by O-22080 N.S.; effective 4-22-2026.)
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/Ch14Art05Division38.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026