Every town writes its own rules, and San Diego's live in its municipal code — 17 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch 1 — Ordinance O-21642 N.S. — 2022 Code Local Amendments
- Ch 2 — Ordinance O-21181 — 2019 Code Local Amendments
- Ch 3 — Ordinance O-20896 N.S.
- Ch 5 — Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 1
- Ch 6 — Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 2
- Ch 7 — Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 3
- Ch 8 — Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 4
- Ch 9 — Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 9
- Ch 10 — Municipal Code Section 112.0520
- Ch 11 — Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 2 — Open Space Zones
- Ch 12 — Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 3 — Agricultural Zones
- Ch 13 — Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 4 — Residential Zones
- Ch 14 — Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 5 — Commercial Zones
- Ch 15 — Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 6 — Industrial Zones
- Ch 16 — Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 7 — Mixed-Use Zones
- Ch 17 — Municipal Code — Parking Impact Overlay Zone
- Ch 18 — Municipal Code Section 132.0801