More of University City's land is zoned RS-1-7 (residential) than any other district. RS-1-7 - Residential - Single Unit — Single-unit residential zone; the numbers set the lot size and development standards. Permitted uses and development standards are set by the San Diego Municipal Code (Land Development Code, Chapter 13) and any overlay zone, and a community plan or variance can add rules; check it for this site.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · Reflects the latest available zoning classification; updated periodically.RS-1-7 - Residential - Single Unit — Single-unit residential zone; the numbers set the lot size and development standards. Permitted uses and development standards are set by the San Diego Municipal Code (Land Development Code, Chapter 13) and any overlay zone, and a community plan or variance can add rules; check it for this site.
Not house-hunting yet?
Reported crime, new building permits and what's being built in University City, once a month. Free. Unsubscribe anytime.
The most common zoning district by land area in University City is RS-1-7 (residential). Zoning varies by parcel — search an address above for the exact classification.
Allowed uses depend on each parcel's zoning district. Enter a University City address above to see its district and development potential — free.
Get a free preview report — permits, safety, zoning, and more for one address — and set up weekly change alerts. No account required to start.
Search University CityZoning reflects the districts inside the University City neighborhood (the boundary outlined on the map); actual zoning varies parcel by parcel — search an address for its exact district. Source: City of San Diego open data and SANDAG regional GIS. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.