Division 2 — Rules for Calculation and Measurement
§113.0225 Measuring Distance Between Uses
San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego
When there is a separation requirement between uses, the distance of the separation shall be measured as follows, except as specified by state law. See Diagram 113-02E.
Diagram 113-02E
Distance Between Uses
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(a) The distance shall be measured between property lines , buildings, or use locations, as required by the regulations for the particular use.
(b) Except as provided in Section 113.0225(c), the distance between uses shall be measured horizontally in a straight line between the two closest points of the property lines , buildings, or use locations. The distance shall be measured horizontally without regard to topography or structures that would interfere with a straight-line measurement.
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San Diego Municipal Code (10-2024)
Chapter 11: Land Development Procedures
- (c) When measuring distance for separation requirements for cannabis outlets or cannabis production facilities , the measurement of distance between the uses shall take into account natural topographical barriers and constructed barriers such as freeways or flood control channels that would impede direct physical access between the uses. In such cases, the separation distance shall be measured as the most direct route around the barrier in a manner that establishes direct access.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 4-5-2016 by O-20634 N.S.; effective 5-5-2016.) (Amended 2-22-2017 by O-20793 N.S.; effective 4-12-2017.) (Amended 10-17-2017 by O-20859 N.S.; effective 11-16-2017.) (Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21163 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.)
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