Encroachment Permit Regulations
San Diego Municipal Code ch. 15, art. 9, app. D
in effectAppendix D: Encroachment Permit Regulations
1. Lots less than 150 feet with alley access shall not be permitted new driveways or curb cuts from the street.
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2. Lots of 150 feet or greater in width with alley access shall be permitted one driveway or curb cut from the street.
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3. Driveways and curb cuts on the same lot shall be no closer than 150 feet. See Section 159.0405(c).
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STREET FURNITURE
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LIGHT POLE STANDARD
Complete assembly shall be equal to the specified product manufactured by Western Lighting Standards, 18060 Mt. Washington, Fountain Valley, CA. 92078. (Represented in San Diego by Total Lighting Dimensions, phone 619-425-1080).
This is used as a standard of design construction and quality. Minor variations in construction and dimensions are permissible. Shop drawings must be submitted for prior approval.
BENCHES
Street benches shall be constructed of either wood or iron or a combination of the two. Design of street benches may be:
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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/MuniCodeChapter15/Ch15Art09_AppendixD.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026