Posting of Signs Declaring Structure Is Unsafe to Occupy
San Diego Municipal Code § 121.0421
in effect§121.0421 Posting of Signs Declaring Structure Is Unsafe to Occupy
(a) After the City Manager orders the vacation of tenants, the City Manager shall post signs in substantially the following form at or near each entrance of the structure:
DO NOT ENTER UNSAFE TO OCCUPY
It is a misdemeanor to enter or remain in this building or premises or to remove or deface this notice
San Diego Municipal Code City of San Diego Trespassers will be prosecuted
(b) Trespass. Once a structure has been posted in accordance with this section, it is unlawful for any person to enter or remain in that structure or premises, except that entry may be made to repair or demolish the structure with the proper permits.
(c) Defacement. It is unlawful for any person to remove or deface any sign or notice posted in accordance with this section until the required repairs have been completed or until demolition is finished and all debris have been removed in accordance with the proper permits.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
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/Ch12Art01Division04.pdf#page=11Fetched: 10/28/2026