§131.0620 Use Regulations of Industrial Zones — San Diego Zoning Code

The regulations of Section 131.0622 apply in the industrial zones where indicated in Table 131-06B.

(a) The uses permitted in any industrial zone may be further limited by the following:

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(1) Section 131.0623 (Additional Use Regulations of Industrial Zones);
(2) Use limitations applicable to the Airport Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone (Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 15);
(3) Use limitations applicable to Prime Industrial Land identified in Table 131-06B. An adopted land use plan may identify further use limitations.
(4) The presence of environmentally sensitive lands , pursuant to Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 1 (Environmentally Sensitive Lands Regulations); or
(5) Any other applicable provision of the San Diego Municipal Code.
(b) Within the industrial zones, no structure or improvement, or portion thereof, shall be constructed, established, or altered, nor shall any premises be used or maintained except for one or more of the purposes or activities listed in Table 131-06B. It is unlawful to establish, maintain, or use any premises for any purpose or activity not listed in this section and Section 131.0622.
(c) All uses or activities permitted in the industrial zones shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building unless the use or activity is traditionally conducted outdoors.
(d) Accessory uses in the industrial zones may be permitted in accordance with Section 131.0125.
(e) Temporary uses may be permitted in the industrial zones for a limited period of time with a Temporary Use Permit in accordance with Chapter 12, Article 3, Division 4.
(f) For any use that cannot be readily classified, the City Manager shall determine the appropriate use category and use subcategory pursuant to Section 131.0110.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 10-25-2011 by O-20047 N.S.; effective 1-1-2012.) (Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) (Amended 3-7-2023 by O-21618 N.S.; effective 5-6-2023.)

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