Local Modifications to Section J101 “General” of the California Building Code
San Diego Municipal Code § 145.3602
in effect§145.3602 Local Modifications to Section J101 “General” of the California Building Code
(a) Section J101.2 of the California Building Code is adopted with additions and modifications pursuant to Sections 145.0105 and 145.0106 of the Land Development Code.
(b) Section J101.2 is modified as follows: J101.2 Flood hazard areas. Unless the applicant has submitted an engineering analysis, prepared in accordance with standard engineering practice by a Civil Engineer, that demonstrates the proposed work will not result in any increase to the level of the base flood elevation of the floodway, grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, the proposed work shall not be permitted in special flood hazard areas established in Section 145.1612 or Section 149.0306 of the Land Development Code, or in special flood hazard areas where base flood elevations are specified, but floodways have not been designated.
(“Grading Regulations for Non-residential Projects” added 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.)
(Retitled from “Grading Regulations for Non-residential Projects” to “Local Modifications to Section J 101 ‘General’ of the California Building Code” and amended 1-18-2018 by O-20897 N.S.; effective 2-17-2018.)
(Amended 3-23-2026 by O-22080 N.S.; effective 4-22-2026.)
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/Ch14Art05Division36.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026