Application Procedures
San Diego Municipal Code § 159.0202
in effect§159.0202 Application Procedures
An application for any permits referenced herein shall be made in accordance with Land Development Code Section 112.0102. Contents of the application shall include the following:
(a) The purpose for which the proposed building, structure or improvement or portion thereof, is intended to be used. The proposed uses shall be specified according to each building level or area.
(b) A set of plans adequately dimensioned to judge compliance with the La Jolla Planned District and other applicable laws and regulations. Such plans shall:
(1) Indicate dwelling unit density, uses and gross square footage, lot area, lot coverage, floor area, floor area ratio, landscaping (including the size and species of existing and proposed landscaping, on-site and on the adjacent public right-of-way) and on surfaced or paved areas (existing and proposed, on-site and on the adjacent public right-of-way), off-street parking including identification of required employee parking areas, and traffic circulation. The plans shall include details of any proposals that will require an encroachment permit on the public right-of-way. For new buildings and new projects requiring substantial work, a detailed topographic map showing contours and elevations shall be included.
(2) Include the buildings and improvements showing the elevations, height, architectural detailing, roof designs, materials, colors, exterior treatments, two sample boards (8-1/2" x 11") for all colors and materials, detailed area calculations for all requirements of the La Jolla Planned District, and color photographs of all adjacent existing structures.
(3) Include any accessory buildings, court yards, fences/walls, setbacks, view corridors, grading, signs, outdoor lighting, pedestrian areas, street furniture, and traffic and/or pedestrian circulation.
(c) A copy of the County Assessor's Parcel Tax Map for the subject property.
(d) Any other information deemed necessary by the City Manager to judge compliance with the regulations contained herein and other applicable laws and regulations.
(e) No building or improvement or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered or enlarged, except in accordance with such plans as have been submitted and approved in accordance with these regulations.
(f) Any changes to approved plans shall be resubmitted to the City Manager clearly indicating such change(s). Any construction performed that is not consistent with approved plans is subject to removal.
(“Application Procedures” 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/Ch15Art09Division02.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026