External Effects
San Diego Municipal Code § 159.0406
in effect§159.0406 External Effects
(a) Artificial lighting used to illuminate any premises shall be directed away from adjacent properties. (see Appendix B).
(b) The following effects shall not be permitted to emanate beyond the premises in which the permitted use is located:
(1) Air contaminants such as smoke, fumes, odors or other gases.
(2) Loud, unnecessary or unusual noise.
(3) Electrical disturbances which unduly interfere with the normal operation of equipment, appliances or instruments.
(4) Emissions that endanger human health, cause damage to vegetation or property or cause soiling.
(“External Effects” added 3-27-2007 by O-19595 N.S.; effective 4-26-2007.)
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/Ch15Art09Division04.pdf#page=13Fetched: 10/28/2026