Land Development Code Regulations, Amendments and Related Documents

• Land Development Code
  Contains the city's planning, zoning, subdivision, and building regulations.
• Amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) and Local Coastal Program (LCP)
  Includes new regulations in effect, pending amendments and amendment projects in early stages.
• Land Development Manual
  Provides information to assist in the processing and review of applications. Volume I establishes requirements for the submittal of applications, including the identification of required fees and deposits. Volume II establishes development standards and guidelines used in the review of applications.
• Staff Contacts

Land Development Code Chapters

Chapters 11-15 of the Municipal Code are referred to as the Land Development Code. These chapters contain the city's planning, zoning, subdivision, and building regulations.

• Land Development Code and Review Process Overview
  from Community Orientation Workshop (COW) Handbook
• Chapter 11 - Land Development Procedures
• Chapter 12 - Land Development Reviews
• Chapter 13 - Zones
• Chapter 14 - General Regulations
• Chapter 15 Planned District Ordinances
• Search the Municipal Code

New Regulations in Effect - Updates to the Land Development Code

• 4th Update to the Land Development Code
• 5th Update to the Land Development Code
• Brush Management and Building Fire Regulations: The California Coastal Commission unconditionally certified these regulations on August 7, 2008.  They are now in effect Citywide.
• Large Retail Establishments (Big Box) The California Coastal Commission unconditionally certified these regulations on October 16, 2008. They are now in effect Citywide.
• Mini Dorms The California Coastal Commission unconditionally certified these regulations (3 ordinances) on October 16, 2008. They are now in effect Citywide.
• General Plan Update Amendments
• New Construction Regulations
  The City of San Diego will be enforcing the 2007 edition of the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code as well as the California Historical Code and Existing Building Code for construction permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2008.
  
  Changes are being proposed to existing regulations in chapter 5, 11, 12 and 14 of the Municipal Code necessary for consisting with the sate mandated codes. Additionally, local amendments to the State codes listed above will be updated by modifying, adding or deleting regulations in chapter 12 and 14 of the Municipal Code.
  • Proposed Amendments - adoption of 2007 California construction codes.

Amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) and Local Coastal Program (LCP)

• Pending Coastal Commission Certification
  • Coastal Development Permit Categorical Exclusion
  • Density Bonus: On November 6, 2007 the City Council approved new Affordable Housing Density Bonus Regulations.  These regulations become effective outside of the Coastal Overlay Zone on December 20, 2007.  They will become effective within the Coastal Overlay Zone upon the unconditional certification by the California Coastal Commission. The ordinance and the new regulations are in the following link.
    • Approved Ordinance (PDF: 119K)
  • 6th Update to the Land Development Code
• Amendment Projects in Open Public Review and Comment Period
  • Amateur Radio Communication Amendments
• Amendment Projects in Early Stages
  • Airport Authority Amendments
  • Planned District Ordinances - Phase 2
  • Wetland Deviation Amendments

Staff Contacts:

• Amanda Lee, 619-446-5367, ajohnsonlee@sandiego.gov
• Dan Joyce, 619-446-5388, djoyce@sandiego.gov
• Anna McPherson, 619-446-5276, amcpherson@sandiego.gov