Pedestrian Entrances and Connections
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0714
in effectThe purpose and intent of these regulations is to provide a logical interconnected
network for pedestrians to facilitate access to the premises and internal circulation
within the premises, which must comply with all state and federal regulations
regarding accessibility compliance.
(a)
Pedestrian Entrances. One pedestrian entrance is required for every 300 feet
of street frontage. A minimum of one pedestrian entrance is required for each
premises. Each pedestrian entrance shall be accessed from the public right-of-
way at grade.
(b)
Pedestrian Paths. Pedestrian paths shall be provided in accordance with
Section 131.0550.
(c)
Pedestrian Connections shall comply with the following:
(1)
An internal connection system shall connect all primary entrances on
the premises and provide connections to other areas of the premises
used by building occupants, including parking areas, bicycle parking,
recreational areas, common outdoor areas, and any pedestrian
amenities. For main entrances that are within 10 feet of a public
sidewalk, pedestrian connections to public sidewalks may be
substituted for internal connections;
(2)
Direct pedestrian access shall be provided to adjacent development. If
direct access to adjacent development is not possible due to existing
development, connections shall be identified on the development plans
to allow future access at the time of redevelopment of the adjacent
property; and
(3)
Direct pedestrian connections shall be provided to transit stops
abutting the building.
(“Pedestrian Entrances and Connections” added 9-12-2019 by O-21118 N.S.;
effective 10-12-2019.)
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