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San Diego County · checked 2026-09-21

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The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseNone available: short-term rentals are prohibited, so there is no permit to apply for.L1SMC § 13.10.030 and Table 13.10.030A (permissive use scheme, STR not listed); § 13.10.043E.9.b; § 13.10.045D.3; no STR chapter exists · code text · checked 2026-09-21
Transfer when the home sellsNo permit scheme exists, so there is nothing to transfer on sale. The no values on the rule fields reflect that no permit program exists; short term rental use is simply not a permitted use in residential districts.L1SMC § 13.10.030 and Table 13.10.030A (permissive use scheme, STR not listed); § 13.10.043E.9.b; § 13.10.045D.3; no STR chapter exists · code text · checked 2026-09-21
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In the city's own words

13.10.030“... or if a use is not specifically listed in Table 13.10.030A and is not subject to the use determination procedure contained in Section 13.04.040, the use shall not be permitted in that district” source
13.10.043E.9.b“No dwelling unit on the lot may be rented for a period of less than 30 days.” source
13.10.045D.3“No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days.” source
Code Compliance FAQ“Can I use my property as a short-term vacation rental?” source

Citation: SMC § 13.10.030 and Table 13.10.030A (permissive use scheme, STR not listed); § 13.10.043E.9.b; § 13.10.045D.3; no STR chapter exists

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