Rules for Calculation and Measurement of Exterior Walls
San Diego Municipal Code § 127.0111
in effect§127.0111 Rules for Calculation and Measurement of Exterior Walls
(a) For the purpose of this Division, an exterior wall shall be considered removed if the Building Official determines that the structural integrity of that wall has been lost.
(b) The applicant shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate the extent of the proposed wall removal, or in the case of a structure destroyed by fire, natural disaster, or act of the public enemy, the extent of wall destruction, including, but not limited to:
(1) A site plan of the structure showing all existing exterior walls (and those that were destroyed in accordance with Section 127.0105, if applicable) identified and dimensioned in linear feet;
(2) A demolition plan with dimensions specified in linear feet for any existing exterior walls proposed to be demolished or removed and replaced in accordance with Section 127.0111(a)(1) or showing the exterior walls that were destroyed in accordance with Section 127.0105, if applicable; and
(3) Structural calculations and details regarding all walls within the structure proposed to be modified or reconstructed.
(c) The length of the exterior walls shall be measured in linear feet.
(d) When an exterior wall of a previously conforming structure is made an interior wall, the development shall comply with the regulations for expansion or enlargement in Section 127.0106.
(“Rules for Calculation and Measurement of Exterior Walls” added 5-5-2015 by O-20482 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.)
(Amended 7-19-2016 by O-20672 N.S.; effective 10-6-2016.)
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=13Fetched: 10/28/2026