Local Additions to Chapter 32 “Encroachments Into The Public Right-of-Way”
San Diego Municipal Code § 145.3203
in effect§145.3203 Local Additions to Chapter 32 “Encroachments Into The Public Right-of-Way”
Section 3203 “Entrance Canopies” is added pursuant to Section 145.0106 of the Land Development Code:
(a) 3203.1 Definition. As used in this Section “Entrance Canopy” or “Entrance Canopies” mean shelters entirely or partially self-supporting and attached to the exterior wall of a building entrance.
(b) 3203.2 Encroachment on public property. No entrance canopy shall be located upon or over public property or rights-of-way unless approved by the City Engineer.
(1) An entrance canopy over public property shall be removed by the owner within 30 calendar days following notice directing its removal issued by the City.
(2) The width of an entrance canopy shall not exceed the width of the entrance to a building by more than 2 feet.
(c) 3203.3. Construction. Entrance canopy frames and supporting structural members shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant metal designed and constructed to withstand wind or other lateral loads and live loads as required by Chapter 16 of the California Building Code. Entrance canopies shall also meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Canopies shall be covered with an approved covering that complies with Section 3105.3 of the California Building Code.
(2) Canopies shall be attached to the wall of the building with approved quick-release devices.
(3) No canopy shall be less than 8 feet above the underlying surface, except valances, which shall not be less than 7 feet above the underlying surface. Valances shall not exceed 1 foot in width.
(4) The covering material and height of an entrance canopy shall be approved by the Chief of the Fire Department prior to the issuance of a Construction permit.
(d) 3203.4 Lights. Entrance canopies shall not be lighted or illuminated by any light source attached directly to the canopies.
(e) 3203.5 Maintenance. All entrance canopies shall be maintained in a safe and undamaged condition.
(f) 3203.6 Identification. Entrance canopies shall bear an identifying label giving the name and address of the manufacturer.
(Added 4-8-2008 by O-19726 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)
(Amended 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.)
(Amended 4-6-2016 by O-20624 N.S.; effective 5-6-2016.)
(Amended 4-9-2020 by O-21181 N.S.; effective 5-9-2020.)
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/Ch14Art05Division32.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026