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September Detached Median Prices (Month over Month) UNCHANGED
September Attached Median Prices (Month over Month) 4.4% DECREASE
September Detached Sold Listings (Month over Month) 13.9% DECREASE
September Attached Sold Listings (Month over Month) 22.1% DECREASE
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Resources & Ordinances
Chula Vista
On-Premise: 1 sign (3 square feet maximum), No lights, banners or pennants, remove 15 days after sale.
Vista
On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 sign per frontage (6 sq ft maximum and 8 feet tall maximum), 6 square feet extra per acre allowed on lots.
La Mesa
On-Premise For Sale Signs Residential: 1 sign per street frontage, no lights (4 sq ft maximum and 5 ft tall maximum).
Poway
On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 unlit sign per frontage (4 square feet maximum and 5 ft in height, 32 sq ft and 8 ft in height maximum in commercial), removal 15 days after close of escrow.
San Marcos
On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 sign per frontage (6 sq ft maximum), 5 ft height limit, removal 15 days after close of escrow.
Escondido
On-Premise:1 unlit sign per frontage (not to exceed 2 signs) 4 sq ft maximum. May have up to 2 riders but must not exceed 5 sq ft including riders.
San Diego
On-Premise For Sale Signs1 sign per frontage (4 sq ft maximum), no flags or banners. 5"x7" in La Jolla, 9"x12" in Rancho Bernardo, (PDO Regs).
Coronado
On-Premise maximum: 6 square feet / 4 feet tall. Not allowed in public right-of-way. Removal 15 days after close of escrow.
Del Mar
On-Premise: 5.5 square feet displayed for each individual unit in a Residential Zone, and a maximum of 6 sq ft in a Commercial Zone, must be out of public right-of-way, and in place for 60 days or less.
Disclaimer
*Public Right-of-Way: That portion of a property deeded to the City for streets, curbs, sidewalks, and other public improvements.
Encinitas
On-Premise For Sale Signs: 2 signs (3 square feet maximum), unlit. Flags and banners allowed during daylight hours if securely fastened.
Lemon Grove
On-Premise For Sale Signs: One sign maximum 6 sq ft (Commercial/Industrial zones: two signs, maximum 16 sq ft.)
Solana Beach
On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 unlit sign (6 sq ft maximum and 5 ft tall maximum), 1 open house sign, single small flag/pennant per sign.
County (Unincorporated)
On-Premise: Maximum height of 12 feet. In residential zones, the signs are limited to 4 square feet in area and a maximum height of 6 feet.
El Cajon
On-Premise: 1 sign per street frontage (12 sq ft max, 32 sq ft in commercial). No flags, banners or balloons.
Carlsbad
On-Premise For Sale Signs1 sign (4 square feet maximum), No lights, banners or pennants, 5 Feet above average grade, remove 15 days after sale.
Imperial Beach
On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 sign per frontage, 8 square feet for lots up to 9,999 square feet. Permit required with a $10 filing fees.
Real Estate Sign Restrictions
The following is a brief outline of local sign ordinances applicable to temporary real estate signs in residentially zoned areas in various jurisdictions in San Diego County.
Santee
On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 unlit sign per frontage (4 sq ft maximum and 5 ft height maximum). No flags or banners. No permits required.
Chula Vista
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - signs, employees, customers, case-by-case approval. Cost - $25 one time fee.
Oceanside
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, customers, signs, garage conversions. Cost - $50 per year + $0.50 per $1000 income
Vista
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, customers, signs, parking impacts Cost - Included in Business Tax
Coronado
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - signs, use of accessory structures, customers, can't impact residential parking, must be owner-occupant. Cost - $15 annual fee.
El Cajon
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions Not permitted for Real Estate Business/Brokers (*change is pending)
National City
(619) 336-4200
(619) 336-4261x4264
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, signs, sales, material storage Cost - $100; $50 (one time fee) + $50 licensing
Carlsbad
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, customers, signs, garage conversions. Cost - Included in Gross Receipts Tax.
Escondido
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - customers, employees, signs, advertising w/ business address Cost - Included in Business Tax
San Diego
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - signs, parking impacts. May have 1 employee. Use converted garage. Cost - Included in Business Tax
San Marcos
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, customers, signs, parking impacts Cost - Included in Business Tax
Encinitas
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - full-time employees, signs, parking impacts, deliveries Garage may be used. Cost - included in Business Tax
Imperial Beach
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - signs, parking impacts, garage. No more than 2 employees. Cost - Included in Business Tax
La Mesa
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, customers, materials, storage, signs Cost - Included in Business Tax
Santee
(619) 258-4100
(619) 258-4100x144
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, customers, signs, parking impacts, garage use, materials/goods Cost - Included in Business Tax
Del Mar
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, customers, signs, garage conversions Cost - Included in Gross Receipts Tax.
Lemon Grove
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, signs, parking impacts, storage, no more than 6 customers per day Cost - Included in Business Taxes
Poway
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - employees, customers, signs, materials/storage, garage use, parking impacts Cost - $25 (one time fee)
Solana Beach
Home Occupation Permit Restrictions No - customers (but may have one client, if providing a service, present), signs, parking impacts. May have one employee. Cost - Included in Business Tax
Escondido
Utilities Administration - Requirements - ULF for bathroom remodels, bathroom additions and remodeling base upon value. Ordinance requiring removal of self-generating water softeners under appeal.
Water Retrofit Requirements
Most cities, and the County of San Diego, have adopted various forms of water retrofit requirements mandating the installation of ultra-low flow (ULF) water fixtures,
San Marcos
Building Division - Requirements - ULF for bathroom remodel and bathroom additions
Imperial Beach
Building Department - Requirements - ULF for bathroom remodels, bathroom additions, and upon replacement of existing fixtures
San Diego
Building Inspection Department - Requirements - ULF for all resales, bathroom remodels, and upon replacement for all fixtures. 3.5 or less before Jan.1, 1992 is acceptable.
Santee
Building Division - Requirements - ULF for remodels, room additions, and upon replacement of existing fixtures (reviewed on a case-by-case basis due to drainage problems)
County (Unincorporated)
Planning & Land Use Department - Requirements - ULF for remodels, room additions and upon installation or replacement of fixtures if comparable model is available
Del Mar
Finance Department - Contact San Diego Water Authority 1-800-986-4538 Requirements - No ULF Requirements
Lemon Grove
Building Department - Call between 8:00-9:30a.m. or 3:30-5:00p.m. Requirements - No ULF retrofit requirements.
Chula Vista
Building & Housing Department - Requirements - ULF for bathroom additions or remodels
Coronado
Community Development - Requirements - ULF for bathroom/kitchen remodel and upon replacement of fixtures
La Mesa
Building Inspection & Permits - Helix Water District - Requirements - ULF for remodels, bathroom additions, and upon replacement of existing fixture.
Poway
Building Services - Requirements - ULF required for remodel or replacement of existing fixtures.
Solana Beach
Building Department - Requirements - ULF for bathroom additions and only when relocating or adding more than one toilet
Chula Vista
Flood Plain Maps: City of Chula Vista will provide information by telephone. If copies of maps are needed, it must be done by a blueprint company.
Lemon Grove
Flood Plain Maps: Public Works Department will answer phone inquiries and provide maps. For more information contact FEMA.
Imperial Beach
Flood Plain Maps: Planning Department will provide FEMA maps at no charge.
Oceanside
Flood Plain Maps: Engineering Department will answer phone inquires but does not provide maps. For maps and other information contact FEMA.
Carlsbad
Flood Plain Maps: Maps are available through the Planning Department.Earthquake Maps: Countywide and City geotechnical studies and maps available for reference and free of charge.
Encinitas
Flood Plain Maps: Engineering Department will answer phone inquires but does not provide maps. For maps and other information contact FEMA.
Flood Plain & Earthquake Maps
The following is a brief outline for locating Flood Plain and Earthquake maps throughout the County of San Diego.
La Mesa
Flood Plain Maps: Community Development Department will answer phone inquiries but does not provide maps. For maps and other information contact FEMA.
Coronado
Flood Plain Maps: Contact FEMA for maps and information. Have information and maps available for reference for city of Coronado only.
County (Unincorporated)
Flood Plain Maps: Flood plain and FEMA maps are available at the mapping division by mail or in person.
Del Mar
Flood Plain Maps: Maps provided free of charge at the Planning Department counter.
El Cajon
Flood Plain Maps: Planning Department will answer phone inquires but does not provide maps. For maps and other information contact FEMA.
National City
Flood Plain Maps: Engineering Department will provide information by telephone as well as providing copies in the office.
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