Municipal Code
A Division of the City of San Diego City Clerk's Office
The City of San Diego's Municipal Code contains many of the ordinances for the City of San Diego. The Municipal Code is organized by Division.
The Municipal Code is updated as new ordinances are adopted by the City Council.
A Table of Contents is provided to facilitate location of specific divisions
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Table of Contents- Chapter 01, General Provisions
- Chapter 02, Government
- Chapter 03, Business Regulations, Business Taxes, Permits and Licenses
- Chapter 04, Health and Sanitation
- Chapter 05, Public Safety, Morals and Welfare
- Chapter 06, Public Works and Property; Public Improvement and Assessment Proceedings
- Chapter 07, Public Utilities and Transportation
- Chapter 08, Traffic and Vehicles
- Chapter 09, Building, Housing and Sign Regulations
- Chapter 10, Planning and Zoning
- Chapter 11, Land Development Procedures
- Chapter 12, Land Development Reviews
- Chapter 13, Zones
- Chapter 14, General Regulations
- Chapter 15, Planned Districts
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