Division 6 — Housing Impact Fees On Commercial Development
§98.0618 Exemptions within an Enterprise Zone
San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego
The fee requirements in this Division shall not apply to Nonresidential Development Projects that satisfy all of the following requirements:
(a) The physical facilities within which the Nonresidential Development Project will be conducted are entirely located within a California State-designated Enterprise Zone; and
(b) The applicant for a Building Permit for a Nonresidential Development Project enters into a written Economic Development Agreement with the City whereby the applicant agrees to give first preference in hiring to City residents who reside within either the applicable Enterprise Zone or the San Diego Targeted Employment Area; and
(c) The primary use of the Nonresidential Development Project is one of the following:
(1) Heavy Manufacturing, as described in San Diego Municipal Code section 131.0112(a)(10)(A);
(2) Light Manufacturing, as described in San Diego Municipal Code section 131.0112(a)(10)(B);
(3) Wholesale Distribution, as described in San Diego Municipal Code section 131.0112(a)(9)(D);
(4) Research and Development, as described in San Diego Municipal Code section 131.0112(a)(10)(D);
(5) Urgent Care Facilities, as described in San Diego Municipal Code section 141.0624; or
(6) Hospitals, intermediate care facilities, and nursing facilities.
(“Exemptions within an Enterprise Zone” added 4-25-2011 by O-20038 N.S.; effective 5-25-2011. Former Section 98.0618 “Revisions To Appendix” renumbered to Section 98.0619.)
Ch. Art. Div. 9 8 6 8
San Diego Municipal Code
Chapter 9: Building, Housing and Sign Regulations
(10-2024)
Appendix A of Division 6
| TYPE OF USE | FEE/BUILDING SQUARE FEET | FEE/BUILDING SQUARE FEET | FEE/BUILDING SQUARE FEET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through December 31, 2015 |
January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 |
On and After January 1, 2017 |
|
| Office | $1.41 | $1.76 | $2.12 |
| Hotel | $0.85 | $1.06 | $1.28 |
| Research and Development |
$0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| Retail | $0.85 | $1.06 | $1.28 |
(Amended 11-25-2014 by O-20431 N.S.; effective 1-1-2015.)
Ch. Art. Div. 9 8 6 9
San Diego Municipal Code
Chapter 9: Building, Housing and Sign Regulations
(3-2024)
Article 8: Housing
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Overview- §98.0601 Purpose
- §98.0602 Authority
- §98.0603 Limitation
- §98.0604 Definitions
- §98.0605 Creation of San Diego Housing Trust Fund Housing Impa…
- §98.0606 Deposit of Fees in San Diego Housing Trust Fund
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