§131.0546 Maximum Floor Area Ratio

Maximum floor area ratio is specified in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, 131-05E and is subject to the following additional regulations:

• (a) Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Mixed Use

  • (1) A floor area ratio bonus is provided in some commercial zones, as indicated in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, and 131-05E, for residential uses that are developed as a part of a mixed-use development . A minimum required residential floor area ratio is shown in the tables, and must be applied toward the residential portion of the project. The remainder of the bonus may be used for either commercial or residential uses.

  • (2) If an underground parking structure is provided as part of a mixed- use development , a floor area ratio bonus shall be provided equal to the gross floor area ratio of the underground parking structure on the premises , but not to exceed a floor area ratio of 1.0. The additional floor area ratio must be applied toward the residential portion of the development .

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San Diego Municipal Code

Chapter 13: Zones

(3-2026)

(b) Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Child Care Facilities

In the CN zones, CR-1-1, CR-2-1, CO-1-2, CO-2-2, CO-3-1, CO-3-2, CC-1-1, CC-1-2, CC-1-3, CC-3-4, CC-3-5, CC-3-6, CC-3-7, CC-3-8, CC-3-9, CC-4-1, CC-4-2, CC-4-3, CC-4-4, CC-4-5, CC-4-6, CC-5-1, CC-5-2, CC-5-3, CC-5-4, CC-5-5, and CC-5-6 zones, a floor area ratio bonus over the otherwise maximum allowable gross floor area is permitted at the rate of 10 square feet of additional gross floor area for each 1 square foot of gross floor area devoted to the child care facility to be added to the total area of the premises when determining the floor area ratio for a development . The area designated for the child care facility must maintain an ‘E’ occupancy permit for a minimum of 10 years from the time of construction permit issuance and must comply with the requirements of Section 141.0606 (Child Care Facilities).

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 1-27-2022 by O-21416 N.S.; effective 2-26-2022.) (Amended 7-22-2024 by O-21836 N.S.; effective 10-5-2024.)

[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21836 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment.

Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21836-SO.pdf ]