Parking reforms in San Diego, CA

Parking minimum removal

Residential developments within 1/2 mile of a current or planned major transit stop are exempt from minimum parking requirements. Any provided parking in market-rate developments with more than 4 units must be rented or leased separately (unbundled) from the dwelling unit. Commercial uses are exempt from requirements in transit priority areas and commercial neighborhoods citywide.

Status
Adopted
Scope
Transit-oriented
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
  • Frequent transit
  • Planned frequent transit
  • Size of project
Reporter
Chris McCahill and Heidi Vonblum
Citation 1
Source
City Code
Notes
§142.0528 Parking Standards Transit Priority Area Regulations
URL
docs.sandiego.gov
  • Screenshot of City Code
Citation 2
Source
Press Release
Notes
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 - SAN DIEGO – Today the San Diego City Council unanimously approved a change to the municipal code that eliminates parking space minimum requirements for many businesses. Starting Jan. 1, 2022, commercial tenants and building owners in transit priority areas and commercial neighborhoods citywide will have the option to either provide as much parking as their customers need, or use those spaces for other needs, like outdoor dining or creating outdoor spaces.
URL
www.sandiego.gov
  • Screenshot of Press Release