SDMC Overlay Zone — Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zone

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Article 2: Overlay Zones Division 13: Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zone” to “Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone” on 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22049-SO.pdf] §132.1301 Purpose of the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone The purpose of the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone is to provide supplemental height regulations for properties within the Clairemont Community Plan Area. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Purpose of the Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zone” to

“Purpose of the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone” and amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22049-SO.pdf] §132.1302 Where the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone Applies (a) This overlay zone applies to all properties within the boundaries shown on Map No. C-1041, filed in the office of the City Clerk as Document No. OO-22049. This area is shown generally on Diagram 132-13A. (b) Table 132-13A shows the sections that contain the supplemental regulations and the type of permit required by this division, if any, for specific types of development proposals in this overlay zone. Ch. Art. Div. 13 2 13 1

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Table 132-13A Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone Applicability Type of Development Proposal Supplemental Required Permit Development Type/Decision Process Regulations (1) Any development within this See Section 132.1305 No permit required by overlay zone that complies with this division the height limit in Section 132.1305 (2) Any development for which an See Sections 132.1305- Site Development Permit/ exception to 132.1306 Process Five the height limit in Section 132.1305 is requested (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Where the Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zone Applies” to “Where the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone Applies” and amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language

http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22049-SO.pdf] §132.1305 Height Limit (a) The maximum structure height for new structures or alteration of existing structures within the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone shall not exceed the structure height limit depicted on Map No. C-1041, except as provided in Section 132.1305(b). Ch. Art. Div. 13 2 13 2

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) DIAGRAM 132-13A Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone This is a reproduction of Map No. C-1041 for illustration purposes only. Ch. Art. Div. 13 2 13 3

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (b) Existing structures that exceed height limits set out in Map No. C-1041 and Diagram 132-13A, for which a Building Permit was issued on or before the effective date of this Ordinance O-22049, may be repaired, altered, or modified if the repairs, alterations, or modifications do not increase the structure height. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22049-SO.pdf] §132.1306 Exceptions to the Clairemont Height Limit An applicant may request an exception from the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone by applying for a Site Development Permit. The Site Development Permit shall

be considered by the City Council in accordance with Process Five. Exceptions may be made only when the City Council makes the findings for Site Development Permit approval in Section 126.0505. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Retitled from “Exceptions to the Clairemont Mesa Height Limit” to “Exceptions to the Clairemont Height Limit” and amended 1-21-2026 by O-22049 N.S.; effective 3-22-2026.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22049 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22049-SO.pdf] Ch. Art. Div. 13 2 13 4