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Division 9 — Fire Permit Procedures›Chapter 13 — Zones›Article 1 — Base Zones

§131.0140 Use of Yards and Landscaped Areas in All Base Zones

San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego

The following regulations are related to other development regulations that are addressed in the Development Regulations Tables in each of the base zones and are applicable to all base zones. Except as specified by the applicable zone, yards and landscaped areas may be used only for the following items and purposes:

  • (a) Living Landscape Material.

  • (b) Incidental passage and use by occupants.

  • (c) Landscape elements, constructed and installed to complement living landscape material, and not exceeding a height of 3 feet within front and street side yards.

  • (d) Fences and walls as permitted in Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 3 (Fence Regulations).

  • (e) Directional and other notification signs as permitted in Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 12 (Sign Regulations).

  • (f) Walkways and paved driveways consistent with zone standards and applicable parking and landscape regulations.

  • (g) Items that the City Manager may determine to be necessary to accommodate a temporary period of construction, site modification, or equipment change, when there is evidence of frequent and diligent physical effort to complete work.

  • (h) Parking in accordance with Section 142.0510.

  • (i) Storage of items when screened in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 11 (Outdoor Storage and Display Regulations).

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; amended 10-18-1999 by O-18691 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

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San Diego Municipal Code (10-2022)

Chapter 13: Zones

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  1. Chapter 9
  2. Division 2 — House Numbers
  3. Division 3 — Advertising Displays Adjacent to Scenic Freeways,…
  4. Division 1 — General Provisions and Definitions
  5. Division 2 — Financing Facilities
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  7. Division 1 — Housing Code
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  9. Division 3 — San Diego Housing Commission
  10. Division 4 — Interim School Facilities Financing Ordinance
  11. Division 6 — Housing Impact Fees On Commercial Development
  12. Division 7 — Residential Tenant Protections
  13. Division 8 — Prohibition of Discrimination Based on a Tenant’s…
  14. Division 9 — Notice of Tenant’s Right to Operate a Daycare Home
  15. Division 10 — Affordable Housing Preservation
  16. Division 11 — Prohibition of Anti-Competitive Automated Rent P…
  17. Division 12 — Residential Tenant Utility Fees
  18. Division 1 — In General
  19. Division 2 — Responsibilities of City Council
  20. Division 3 — Administration of Program
  21. Division 5 — Designation of Residential Rehabilitation Areas a…
  22. Division 6 — Limitations on Amount of Loan
  23. Division 7 — Terms of Conventional RAP Loans
  24. Division 9 — Miscellaneous Provisions
  25. Division 19.7 — The Centre City Planned District
  26. Division 19.8 — The Centre City Planned District
  27. Division 2 — Land Development Authorities and Advisory Boards
  28. Division 2 — Fees and Deposits
  29. Division 3 — Notice
  30. Division 4 — Public Hearings
  31. Division 5 — Decision Process
  32. Division 1 — Definitions
  33. Division 2 — Rules for Calculation and Measurement
  34. Division 2 — Enforcement Authorities For the Land Development …
  35. Division 4 — Procedures For Abatement of Unsafe, Dangerous,
  36. Division 1 — Adoption And Amendment Procedures for Land Use Pl…
  37. Division 1 — Zoning and Rezoning Procedures
  38. Division 3 — Zoning Use Certificate Procedures
  39. Division 5 — Residential High Occupancy Permit
  40. Division 6 — Mobile Food Truck Permit
  41. Division 1 — General Subdivision Procedures
  42. Division 2 — Certificate of Compliance
  43. Division 4 — Tentative Maps (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.)
  44. Division 5 — Parcel Maps (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; eff…
  45. Division 6 — Final Maps
  46. Division 7 — Merger of Parcels (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S…
  47. Division 8 — Reversion to Acreage
  48. Division 9 — Public Right-of-Way Vacations
  49. Division 10 — Easement Vacations
  50. Division 3 — Conditional Use Permit Procedures
  51. Division 4 — Neighborhood Development Permit Procedures (Added…
  52. Division 5 — Site Development Permit Procedures
  53. Division 6 — Planned Development Permit Procedures (Added 12-9…
  54. Division 8 — Variance Procedures
  55. Division 1 — General Review Procedures for Previously Conformi…
  56. Division 2 — Review Procedures for Previously Conforming Signs
  57. Division 1 — General Procedures and Authorities for Implementa…
  58. Division 2 — Procedures for Determination of
  59. Division 3 — Procedures for Preparation and Review of Environm…
  60. Division 1 — General Construction Permit Authority and Procedu…
  61. Division 2 — Building Permit Procedures
  62. Division 3 — Electrical Permit Procedures (Added 12-9-1997 by …
  63. Division 4 — Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures
  64. Division 6 — Grading Permit Procedures (Added 12-9-1997 by O-1…
  65. Division 7 — Public Right-of-Way Permits
  66. ▸ Division 9 — Fire Permit Procedures
    Overview
    1. §129.0901 Purpose of Fire Permit Procedures
    2. §129.0902 When a Fire Permit Is Required
    3. §129.0903 General Rules for Fire Permits
    4. §129.0904 Qualifications for Obtaining a Fire Permit
    5. §129.0905 How to Apply for a Fire Permit
    6. §129.0906 Decision Process for a Fire Permit
    7. §129.0907 Issuance of a Fire Permit and Closing of a Fire Perm…
    8. §129.0908 Fire Permit Expiration
    9. §129.0909 Required Inspections for a Fire Permit
    10. ▸ Chapter 13 — Zones
      Overview
      1. ▸ Article 1 — Base Zones
        Overview
        1. §131.0101 Purpose of Base Zones
        2. §131.0102 Amendments to Base Zones
        3. §131.0103 Official Zoning Maps
        4. §131.0105 Development Character Areas
        5. §131.0110 Determination of Use Category and Subcategory
        6. §131.0111 Grouping of Use Categories
        7. §131.0112 Descriptions of Use Categories and Subcategories
        8. §131.0120 Applicable Overlay Zones in Base Zones
        9. §131.0121 Applicable Planned Districts Using Base Zones
        10. §131.0123 Development Consistent with the Land Use Plan But No…
        11. §131.0125 Accessory Use Regulations for All Base Zones
        12. §131.0140 Use of Yards and Landscaped Areas in All Base Zones
        13. §131.0145 Applicability of Chapter 14 Regulations
        14. §131.0201 Purpose of Open Space Zones
        15. §131.0202 Purpose of the OP (Open Space--Park) Zones
        16. §131.0203 Purpose of the OC (Open Space--Conservation) Zone
        17. §131.0204 Purpose of the OR (Open Space--Residential) Zones
        18. §131.0205 Purpose of the OF (Open Space--Floodplain) Zone
        19. §131.0215 Where Open Space Zones Apply
        20. §131.0220 Use Regulations of Open Space Zones
        21. §131.0222 Use Regulations Table for Open Space Zones
        22. §131.0230 Development Regulations of Open Space Zones
        23. §131.0231 Development Regulations Table for Open Space Zones
        24. §131.0240 Maximum Permitted Residential Density in Open Space …
        25. §131.0250 Allowable Development Area in OR Zones
        26. §131.0260 Setback Requirements in the OR-1-1 Zone
        27. §131.0301 Purpose of Agricultural Zones
        28. §131.0302 Purpose of the AG (Agricultural--General) Zones
        29. §131.0303 Purpose of the AR (Agricultural--Residential) Zones
        30. §131.0315 Where Agricultural Zones Apply
        31. §131.0320 Use Regulations of Agricultural Zones
        32. §131.0322 Use Regulations Table for Agricultural Zones
        33. §131.0323 Additional Use Regulations of Agricultural Zones
        34. §131.0330 Development Regulations of Agricultural Zones
        35. §131.0331 Development Regulations Table for Agricultural Zones
        36. §131.0340 Maximum Permitted Residential Density in Agricultura…
        37. §131.0342 Minimum Lot Dimensions in Agricultural Zones
        38. §131.0343 Setback Requirements in Agricultural Zones
        39. §131.0344 Maximum Structure Height in Agricultural Zones
  67. Division 4 — Residential Base Zones
  68. Division 5 — Commercial Base Zones
  69. Division 6 — Industrial Base Zones
  70. Division 7 — Mixed-Use Base Zones
  71. Division 2 — Airport Approach Overlay Zone
  72. Division 3 — Airport Environs Overlay Zone
  73. Division 6 — Sensitive Coastal Overlay Zone
  74. Division 7 — Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone (Added 12-9-1997 by …
  75. Division 8 — Parking Impact Overlay Zone
  76. Division 9 — Residential Tandem Parking Overlay Zone
  77. Division 10 — Transit Area Overlay Zone
  78. Division 11 — Urban Village Overlay Zone
  79. Division 12 — Mission Trails Design District
  80. Division 13 — Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone
  81. Division 15 — Airport Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone
  82. Division 16 — Community Enhancement Overlay Zone

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