Purpose of the Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations
San Diego Municipal Code § 143.1201
in effect§143.1201 Purpose of the Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations
The purpose of these regulations is to specify when and how a residential development that proposes demolition of existing dwelling units or protected dwelling units must replace those dwelling units. These regulations are intended to implement California Government Code sections 66300.5 and 66300.6 and the City of San Diego’s General Plan Housing Element by requiring replacement of dwelling units and protected dwelling units for any residential development subject to this Division.
(“Purpose of the Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations” added 10-30-2020 by O-21254 N.S.; effective 11-29-2020.) (Amended 1-16-2024 by O-21758 N.S.; effective 3-16-2024.) (Amended 6-15-2026 by O-22109 N.S.; effective 7-15-2026.)
[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/Ch14Art03Division12.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026