Pedestrian Entrances and Connections
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0714
in effect§131.0714 Pedestrian Entrances and Connections
The purpose and intent of these regulations is to provide a logical interconnected network for pedestrians to facilitate access to the premises and internal circulation within the premises, which must comply with all state and federal regulations regarding accessibility compliance.
(a) Pedestrian Entrances. One pedestrian entrance is required for every 300 feet of street frontage. A minimum of one pedestrian entrance is required for each premises. Each pedestrian entrance shall be accessed from the public right-of-way at grade.
(b) Pedestrian Paths. Pedestrian paths shall be provided in accordance with Section 131.0550.
(c) Pedestrian Connections shall comply with the following:
(1) An internal connection system shall connect all primary entrances on the premises and provide connections to other areas of the premises used by building occupants, including parking areas, bicycle parking, recreational areas, common outdoor areas, and any pedestrian amenities. For main entrances that are within 10 feet of a public sidewalk, pedestrian connections to public sidewalks may be substituted for internal connections;
(2) Direct pedestrian access shall be provided to adjacent development. If direct access to adjacent development is not possible due to existing development, connections shall be identified on the development plans to allow future access at the time of redevelopment of the adjacent property; and
(3) Direct pedestrian connections shall be provided to transit stops abutting the building.
(“Pedestrian Entrances and Connections” added 9-12-2019 by O-21118 N.S.; effective 10-12-2019.)
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/Ch13Art01Division07.pdf#page=23Fetched: 10/28/2026