I want to show you how to find out what zoning regulations and guidelines for land, homes, and property in the City of San Diego. The main website to go for the City of San Diego Zoning Rules is: 

Then either click on the tile and enter your property address or click on the Map Grid and find the map where your property is. It is a bit tough finding the exact map, however usually after a few clicks you can find the right one and then zoom in to your street and see what color and zoning your street or area is zoned.

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Here is a link to all of the Zoning Base Maps Once you find out what your property is zoned:

https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/zoning/zoninginfo/zoninginfo130104

Official Zoning Map Divisions: Residential Base Zones

San Diego Municipal Code, Chapter 13, Article 01, Division 04 contains regulations and other information about residential base zones. It also contains regulations about many other zones that may not apply to your property. Carefully read it to see the kinds of uses that your zone designation allows and to look at the applicable development regulations, such as setbacks, heights and the floor area. 

These regulations are part of the Municipal Code that is also referred to as the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code is one of the tools used to implement the Progress Guide, General Plan and community plans, which establish the pattern and intensity of land use throughout the City.

 

Zone	Residential Base Zone Name
RM-1-1	Residential – Multiple Unit 1-1
RM-1-2	Residential – Multiple Unit 1-2
RM-1-3	Residential – Multiple Unit 1-3
RM-2-4	Residential – Multiple Unit 2-4
RM-2-5	Residential – Multiple Unit 2-5
RM-2-6	Residential – Multiple Unit 2-6
RM-3-7	Residential – Multiple Unit 3-7
RM-3-8	Residential – Multiple Unit 3-8
RM-3-9	Residential – Multiple Unit 3-9
RM-4-10	Residential – Multiple Unit 4-10
RM-4-11	Residential – Multiple Unit 4-11
RM-5-12	Residential – Multiple Unit 5-12
RS-1-1	Residential – Single Unit 1-1
RS-1-2	Residential – Single Unit 1-2
RS-1-3	Residential – Single Unit 1-3
RS-1-4	Residential – Single Unit 1-4
RS-1-5	Residential – Single Unit 1-5
RS-1-6	Residential – Single Unit 1-6
RS-1-7	Residential – Single Unit 1-7
RS-1-8	Residential – Single Unit 1-8
RS-1-9	Residential – Single Unit 1-9
RS-1-10	Residential – Single Unit 1-10
RS-1-11	Residential – Single Unit 1-11
RS-1-12	Residential – Single Unit 1-12
RS-1-13	Residential – Single Unit 1-13
RS-1-14	Residential – Single Unit 1-14
RT-1-1	Residential – Townhouse 1-1
RT-1-2	Residential – Townhouse 1-2
RT-1-3	Residential – Townhouse 1-3
RT-1-4	Residential – Townhouse 1-4
RT-1-5	Residential – Townhouse 1-5
RX-1-1	Residential – Small Lot 1-1
RX-1-2	Residential – Small Lot 1-2

City of San Diego Accessory Dwelling Unit Guidelines:

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Then once you find your zoning, you must read through the grids and overlays. This can be confusing if you are not well versed in the zoning, however it can be done. If you do not want to do this and have time to make an appointment to meet with a City of San Diego Zoning Clerk, you can call this number and make an appointment to meet at the City of San Diego Development Services Building located at:

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If you are looking for zoning regulations of property in the unincorporated communities of San Diego County, you will have to go to this website:

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If you are looking for zoning regulations of other San Diego County Cities, you must go to the specific City Planning and Zoning Department.

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