Purpose of Procedures for Previously Conforming Premises and Uses
San Diego Municipal Code § 127.0101
in effect§127.0101 Purpose of Procedures for Previously Conforming Premises and Uses
The purpose of these procedures is to establish a review process for the development, maintenance, and operation of previously conforming premises and uses. Because of changes in the City’s zones and zoning regulations over the years, many structures that were built, or uses that were established, in compliance with the applicable regulations at the time of their development no longer comply with existing regulations. In order to clarify this status, and to avoid confusion with illegal premises and uses, the term “previously conforming” is used to describe these situations and has the same meaning as “nonconforming”. The intent of these procedures is to allow certain, potentially compatible, previously conforming premises and uses, subject to special regulations and conditions, unless the previously conforming premises or uses adversely impact the public health, safety, or welfare.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
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/MuniCodeChapter12/Ch12Art07Division01.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026