Infill Development Criteria
San Diego Municipal Code § 132.1540
in effect§132.1540 Infill Development Criteria
(a) This section applies to development in those areas recognized as eligible for infill development on maps that have been identified by the City and have received the concurrence of the Airport Land Use Commission.
(1) Prior to approval of densities or intensities that exceed the applicable safety compatibility criteria in Tables 132-15G or Table 132-15H, the applicant shall demonstrate that the development is consistent with the existing development pattern of the surrounding area and meets the criteria for infill development in Section 132.1540(a) and (b).
(2) Infill development is not permitted where the use is identified as incompatible with the noise exposure in Table 132-15D or incompatible with the safety zone in Tables 132-15G or Table 132-15H.
(b) Infill development is permitted through Process One consistent with the following:
(1) Within the MCAS Miramar airport influence area:
(A) Infill development shall be limited to non-residential development located within the Transition Zone as identified on the applicable safety zone map in Table 132-15F.
(B) Infill development shall not exceed the average intensity of all similar existing uses located within the Transition Zone and within a quarter mile of the proposed development, or 110 percent of the usage intensity permitted within the safety zone in accordance with Section 132.1515, whichever is greater.
(2) Within the Brown Field Municipal Airport and Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport influence area:
(A) Infill development shall not be permitted in Safety Zone 1 (Runaway Protection Zone).
(B) Infill residential development shall not be permitted as follows:
(i) Where dwelling units would be exposed to aircraft noise levels greater than 70 dB CNEL; or
(ii) Where dwelling units would be located within Safety Zones 1, 2, or 5.
(C) Infill development shall not exceed 110 percent of the average intensity or density of similar uses within a quarter mile of the proposed development, or 110 percent of the use intensity or density permitted within the safety zone, whichever is greater.
(c) For regulations applicable to new development on a premises with previously conforming uses or development legally established in an airport influence area prior to adoption of an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, refer to Section 132.1535.
(“Infill Development Criteria” added 10-25-2011 by O-20047 N.S.; effective 1-1-2012.)
(Amended 12-02-2011 by O-20113 N.S.; effective 1-1-2012.)
(Amended 12-17-2021 by O-21380 N.S.; effective 1-16-2022.)
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/Ch13Art02Division15.pdf#page=111Fetched: 10/28/2026