San Diego Municipal Code Div. 2 Open Space Base Zones (CA)

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

§131.0201 Purpose of Open Space Zones¶

The purpose of the open space zones is to protect lands for outdoor recreation, education, and scenic and visual enjoyment; to control urban form and design; and to facilitate the preservation of environmentally sensitive lands. It is intended that these zones be applied to lands where the primary uses are parks or open space or to private land where development must be limited to implement open space policies of adopted land use plans or applicable federal and state regulations and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

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§131.0202 Purpose of the OP (Open Space--Park) Zones¶

(a) The purpose of the OP zones is to be applied to public parks and facilities in order to promote recreation and facilitate the implementation of land use plans. The uses permitted in these zones will provide for various types of recreational needs of the community.

(b) The OP zones are differentiated based on the uses allowed as follows:

• OP-1-1 allows developed, active parks
• OP-2-1 allows parks for passive uses with some active uses
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.)

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§131.0203 Purpose of the OC (Open Space--Conservation) Zone¶

The purpose of the OC zone is to protect natural and cultural resources and environmentally sensitive lands. It is intended that the uses permitted in this zone be limited to aid in the preservation of the natural character of the land, thereby implementing land use plans. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

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§131.0204 Purpose of the OR (Open Space--Residential) Zones¶

(a) The purpose of the OR zones is to preserve privately owned property that is designated as open space in a land use plan for such purposes as preservation of public health and safety, visual quality, sensitive biological resources, steep hillsides, and control of urban form, while retaining private development potential. These zones are also intended to help implement the habitat preservation goals of the City and the MHPA by applying development restrictions to lands wholly or partially within the boundaries of the MHPA. Development in these zones will be limited to help preserve the natural resource values and open space character of the land.

(b) The OR zones are differentiated based on the uses allowed as follows:

• OR-1-1 allows open space with limited private residential development
• OR-1-2 allows open space with limited private residential development
and to implement the MHPA
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

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§131.0205 Purpose of the OF (Open Space--Floodplain) Zone¶

The purpose of the OF zone is to control development within floodplains to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to minimize hazards due to flooding in areas identified by the FIRM on file with the City Engineer. It is the intent of the OF zone to preserve the natural character of floodplains while permitting development that will not constitute a dangerous condition or an impediment to the flow of flood waters. It is also the intent to minimize the expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects and to protect the functions and values of the floodplains relating to groundwater recharge, water quality, moderation of flood flows, wildlife movement, and habitat. (Amended 4-22-2002 by O-19051 N.S.; effective 10-8-2002.)

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§131.0215 Where Open Space Zones Apply¶

On the effective date of Ordinance O-18691, all open space zones that were established in Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article 1, Division 4 were amended and replaced with the base zones established in this division. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 11-13-2008 by O-19801 N.S.; effective 12-13-2008.)

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§131.0220 Use Regulations of Open Space Zones¶

The regulations of Section 131.0222 apply in the open space zones where indicated in Table 131-02B.

(a) The uses permitted in any open space zone may be further limited by the
following:
(1) Use limitations applicable to the Airport Land Use Compatibility
Overlay Zone (Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 15);
(2) The presence of environmentally sensitive lands, pursuant to
Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 1 (Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Regulations); or
(3) Any other applicable provision of the San Diego Municipal Code.

(b) Within the open space 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 131-02B. It is unlawful to establish, maintain, or use any premises for
any purpose or activity inconsistent with this section or Section 131.0222.

(c) All uses or activities permitted in the open space zones shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building unless the use or activity is traditionally
conducted outdoors.

(d) Accessory uses in the open space zones may be permitted in accordance with

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Section 131.0125.¶

(e) Temporary uses may be permitted in the open space zones for a limited period of time with a Temporary Use Permit in accordance with Chapter 12, Article 3, Division 4 (Temporary Use Permit Procedures).

(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.)

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§131.0222 Use Regulations Table for Open Space Zones¶

The uses allowed in the open space zones are shown in Table 131-02B.

Legend for Table 131-02B

Symbolin Table131 - 02B	Description ofSymbol
P	Use or use category is permitted. Regulations pertaining to a specific use may be referenced.
L	Use is permitted with limitations, which may include location limitations or the requirement for a use or_development permit_. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations).
N	Neighborhood Use Permit Required. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations).
C	Conditional Use Permit Required. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations).
-	Use or use category is not permitted.

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Table 131-02B

Use Regulations Table for Open Space Zones

UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
Open Space	Open Space
Active Recreation	Active Recreation	P	P(2)	-	-	-	P(7)
Passive Recreation	Passive Recreation	P	P	P(6)	P(6)	P(6)	P(6)
Natural Resources Preservation	Natural Resources Preservation	P	P	P	P	P	P
Park Maintenance Facilities	Park Maintenance Facilities	P	P(2)	-	-	-	-
Agriculture	Agriculture
Agricultural Processing	Agricultural Processing	-	-	-	-	-	P(5)
Aquaculture Facilities	Aquaculture Facilities	-	-	-	P	P	P(7)
Dairies	Dairies	-	-	-	-	-	-
Horticulture Nurseries & Greenhouses	Horticulture Nurseries & Greenhouses	-	-	-	-	-	-
Raising & Harvesting of Crops	Raising & Harvesting of Crops	-	-	-	P	P	P
Raising, Maintaining & Keeping of Animals	Raising, Maintaining & Keeping of Animals	-	-	-	P(4)	P(4)	P(4)
Separately Regulated Agriculture Uses
Agricultural Equipment Repair Shops	Agricultural Equipment Repair Shops	-	-	-	-	-	-
Commercial Stables	Commercial Stables	-	C	-	C	C	C
Community Gardens	Community Gardens	L	L	-	N	N	L
Equestrian Show & Exhibition Facilities	Equestrian Show & Exhibition Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Open Air Markets for the Sale of Agriculture-Related Products & Flowers	Open Air Markets for the Sale of Agriculture-Related Products & Flowers	-	-	-	L	L	L
Residential	Residential
_ Mobilehome Parks_	_ Mobilehome Parks_	-	-	-	-	-	-
_ Multiple Dwelling Units_	_ Multiple Dwelling Units_	-	-	-	-	-	-
_ Rooming House_[See Section 131.0112(a)(3)(A)]	_ Rooming House_[See Section 131.0112(a)(3)(A)]	-	-	-	-	-	-
_ Shopkeeper Units_	_ Shopkeeper Units_	-	-	-	-	-	-

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UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
_ Single Dwelling Units_	_ Single Dwelling Units_	-	-	-	P	P	-
Separately Regulated Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Units	Accessory Dwelling Units	-	-	-	L	L	-
Continuing Care Retirement Communities	Continuing Care Retirement Communities	-	-	-	C	C	-
Employee Housing:	Employee Housing:
6 or Fewer Employees	6 or Fewer Employees	-	-	-	L	L	-
12 or Fewer Employees	12 or Fewer Employees	-	-	-	-	-	-
Greater than 12 Employees	Greater than 12 Employees	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fraternities and Sororities	Fraternities and Sororities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Garage, Yard, & Estate Sales	Garage, Yard, & Estate Sales	-	-	-	L	L	-
Guest Quarters	Guest Quarters	-	-	-	L	L	-
Home Occupations	Home Occupations	-	-	-	L	L	-
Interim Ground_Floor_ Residential	Interim Ground_Floor_ Residential	-	-	-	-	-	-
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units	Junior Accessory Dwelling Units	-	-	-	L	L	-
Live/Work Quarters	Live/Work Quarters	-	-	-	-	-	-
Low Barrier Navigation Center	Low Barrier Navigation Center	-	-	-	-	-	-
_ Movable Tiny Houses_	_ Movable Tiny Houses_	-	-	-	L	L	-
Permanent Supportive Housing	Permanent Supportive Housing	-	-	-	-	-	-
Residential Care Facilities:	Residential Care Facilities:
6 or Fewer Persons	6 or Fewer Persons	-	-	-	P	P	-
7 or More Persons	7 or More Persons	-	-	-	C	C	-
Student Housing	Student Housing	-	-	-	-	-	-
Transitional Housing:	Transitional Housing:
6 or Fewer Persons	6 or Fewer Persons	-	-	-	P	P	-
7 or More Persons	7 or More Persons	-	-	-	C	C	-
Watchkeeper Quarters	Watchkeeper Quarters	-	-	-	-	-	-

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UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
Institutional	Institutional
Separately Regulated Institutional Uses
Airports	Airports	-	-	-	-	-	-
Battery Energy Storage Facilities	Battery Energy Storage Facilities	Battery Energy Storage Facilities	Battery Energy Storage Facilities	Battery Energy Storage Facilities	Battery Energy Storage Facilities	Battery Energy Storage Facilities	Battery Energy Storage Facilities
Small Scale (≤ 0.25 acre)	Small Scale (≤ 0.25 acre)	C(12)	C(12)	-	C(12)	C(12)	-
Medium Scale (0.25 acre < 1 acre)	Medium Scale (0.25 acre < 1 acre)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Large Scale (>1 acre)	Large Scale (>1 acre)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Botanical Gardens & Arboretums	Botanical Gardens & Arboretums	P	P	-	-	-	-
Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Crematories	Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Crematories	-	-	-	-	-	-
Correctional Placement Centers	Correctional Placement Centers	-	-	-	-	-	-
Educational Facilities:	Educational Facilities:
Kindergarten Through Grade 12	Kindergarten Through Grade 12	-	-	-	-	-	-
Colleges / Universities	Colleges / Universities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Vocational / Trade Schools	Vocational / Trade Schools	-	-	-	-	-	-
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations	Electric Vehicle Charging Stations	L	L	L	L	L	L
Energy Generation & Distribution Facilities	Energy Generation & Distribution Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Exhibit Halls & Convention Facilities	Exhibit Halls & Convention Facilities	P(2)	-	-	-	-	-
Flood Control Facilities	Flood Control Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	L
Historical Buildings Used for Purposes Not Otherwise Allowed	Historical Buildings Used for Purposes Not Otherwise Allowed	-	-	-	-	-	-
Homeless Facilities:	Homeless Facilities:
Congregate Meal Facilities	Congregate Meal Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Emergency Shelters	Emergency Shelters	-	-	-	-	-	-
Homeless Day Centers	Homeless Day Centers	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hospitals	Hospitals	-	-	-	-	-	-
Intermediate Care Facilities & Nursing Facilities	Intermediate Care Facilities & Nursing Facilities	-	-	-	C	C	-
Interpretive Centers	Interpretive Centers	P	P(2)	C	-	-	-

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UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Museums	Museums	P	-	-	-	-	-	-
Major Transmission, Relay, or Communications Switching Stations	Major Transmission, Relay, or Communications Switching Stations	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
_Placemaking_on Private Property	_Placemaking_on Private Property	L	L	L	L	L	L	L
Outdoor Dining on Private Property	Outdoor Dining on Private Property	-		-	-	-	-	-
Satellite Antennas	Satellite Antennas	L	L	L	L	L	L	L
Social Service Institutions	Social Service Institutions	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Solar Energy Systems	Solar Energy Systems	L	L	L	L	L	L	L
Wireless Communication Facilities	Wireless Communication Facilities	See Section 141.0420	See Section 141.0420	See Section 141.0420	See Section 141.0420	See Section 141.0420	See Section 141.0420	See Section 141.0420
Retail Sales	Retail Sales
Building Supplies & Equipment	Building Supplies & Equipment	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Food, Beverages and Groceries	Food, Beverages and Groceries	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Consumer Goods, Furniture, Appliances, Equipment	Consumer Goods, Furniture, Appliances, Equipment	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Pets & Pet Supplies	Pets & Pet Supplies	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, & Convenience Sales	Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, & Convenience Sales	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Wearing Apparel & Accessories	Wearing Apparel & Accessories	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Separately Regulated Retail Sales Uses
Agriculture Related Supplies & Equipment	Agriculture Related Supplies & Equipment	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Alcoholic Beverage Outlets	Alcoholic Beverage Outlets	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
_ Cannabis Outlets_	_ Cannabis Outlets_	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Farmers’ Markets	Farmers’ Markets
Weekly Farmers’ Markets	Weekly Farmers’ Markets	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Daily Farmers’ Market Stands	Daily Farmers’ Market Stands	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Plant Nurseries	Plant Nurseries	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Retail Farms	Retail Farms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Retail Tasting Stores	Retail Tasting Stores	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Swap Meets & Other Large Outdoor Retail Facilities	Swap Meets & Other Large Outdoor Retail Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	C(7)

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UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
Commercial Services	Commercial Services
Building Services	Building Services	-	-	-	-	-	-
Business Support	Business Support	-	-	-	-	-	-
Eating & Drinking Establishments	Eating & Drinking Establishments	P(2)	-	-	-	-	-
Financial Institutions	Financial Institutions	-	-	-	-	-	-
Funeral & Mortuary Services	Funeral & Mortuary Services	-	-	-	-	-	-
Instructional Studios	Instructional Studios	-	-	-	-	-	-
Maintenance & Repair	Maintenance & Repair	-	-	-	-	-	-
Off-site Services	Off-site Services	-	-	-	-	-	-
Personal Services	Personal Services	-	-	-	-	-	-
Radio & Television Studios	Radio & Television Studios	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tasting Rooms	Tasting Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-
Visitor Accommodations	Visitor Accommodations	-	-	-	-	-	-
Separately Regulated Commercial Services Uses
Adult Day Care Facility	Adult Day Care Facility	L	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Entertainment Establishments:	Adult Entertainment Establishments:
Adult Book Store	Adult Book Store	-	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Cabaret	Adult Cabaret	-	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Drive-In Theater	Adult Drive-In Theater	-	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Mini-Motion Picture Theater	Adult Mini-Motion Picture Theater	-	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Model Studio	Adult Model Studio	-	-	-	-	-	-
Adult_Motel_	Adult_Motel_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Motion Picture Theater	Adult Motion Picture Theater	-	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Peep Show Theater	Adult Peep Show Theater	-	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Theater	Adult Theater	-	-	-	-	-	-
Body Painting Studio	Body Painting Studio	-	-	-	-	-	-

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UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
Massage Establishment	Massage Establishment	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sexual Encounter Establishment	Sexual Encounter Establishment	-	-	-	-	-	-
Assembly and Entertainment Uses, Including Places of Religious Assembly	Assembly and Entertainment Uses, Including Places of Religious Assembly	L(2)	-	-	-	-	-
Boarding Kennels/ Pet Day Care	Boarding Kennels/ Pet Day Care	-	-	-	-	-	-
Camping Parks	Camping Parks	C	C	-	-	-	C(7)
Child Care Facilities:	Child Care Facilities:
Child Care Centers	Child Care Centers	C(2)	-	-	-	-	-
Large Family Child Care Homes	Large Family Child Care Homes	-	-	-	L	L	-
Small Family Child Care Homes	Small Family Child Care Homes	-	-	-	L	L	-
Eating and Drinking Establishments with a Drive-in or Drive- through Component	Eating and Drinking Establishments with a Drive-in or Drive- through Component	~~- ~~	~~- ~~	~~- ~~	~~- ~~	~~- ~~	~~- ~~
Fairgrounds	Fairgrounds	-	-	-	-	-	C(7)
Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, and Pitch & Putt Courses	Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, and Pitch & Putt Courses	C	C	-	C(9)	C(9)	C(10)
Helicopter Landing Facilities	Helicopter Landing Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	C(10)
Massage Establishments, Specialized Practice	Massage Establishments, Specialized Practice	-	-	-	-	-	-
Mobile Food Trucks	Mobile Food Trucks	L(2)	L(2)	-	-	-	-
Nightclubs & Bars over 5,000 square feet in size	Nightclubs & Bars over 5,000 square feet in size	-	-	-	-	-	-
Parking Facilities as a_primary use_:	Parking Facilities as a_primary use_:
Permanent Parking Facilities	Permanent Parking Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temporary Parking Facilities	Temporary Parking Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Private Clubs, Lodges and Fraternal Organizations	Private Clubs, Lodges and Fraternal Organizations	-	-	-	-	-	-
Privately Operated, Outdoor Recreation Facilities over 40,000 square feet in size(3)	Privately Operated, Outdoor Recreation Facilities over 40,000 square feet in size(3)	C(2)	-	-	-	-	-
Pushcarts on Private Property	Pushcarts on Private Property	L	-	-	-	-	-
Recycling Facilities:	Recycling Facilities:
Large Collection Facility	Large Collection Facility	-	-	-	-	-	-

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UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
Small Collection Facility	Small Collection Facility	-	-	-	-	-	-
Large Construction & Demolition Debris_Recycling Facility_	Large Construction & Demolition Debris_Recycling Facility_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Small Construction & Demolition Debris_Recycling Facility_	Small Construction & Demolition Debris_Recycling Facility_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Drop-off Facility	Drop-off Facility	L	L	-	-	-	-
Green Materials Composting Facility	Green Materials Composting Facility	-	-	-	-	-	-
Mixed Organic Composting Facility	Mixed Organic Composting Facility	-	-	-	-	-	-
Large Processing Facility Accepting at Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables from Commercial & Industrial Traffic	Large Processing Facility Accepting at Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables from Commercial & Industrial Traffic	-	-	-	-	-	-
Large Processing Facility Accepting All Types of Traffic	Large Processing Facility Accepting All Types of Traffic	-	-	-	-	-	-
Small Processing Facility Accepting at Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables From Commercial & Industrial Traffic	Small Processing Facility Accepting at Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables From Commercial & Industrial Traffic	-	-	-	-	-	-
Small Processing Facility Accepting All Types of Traffic	Small Processing Facility Accepting All Types of Traffic	-	-	-	-	-	-
Reverse Vending Machines	Reverse Vending Machines	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tire Processing Facility	Tire Processing Facility	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries, and Active Sidewalks	Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries, and Active Sidewalks	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sports Arenas & Stadiums	Sports Arenas & Stadiums	-	-	-	-	-	-
Theaters that are outdoor or over 5,000 square feet in size	Theaters that are outdoor or over 5,000 square feet in size	P(2)	-	-	-	-	-
Urgent Care Facilities	Urgent Care Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Veterinary Clinics & Animal Hospitals	Veterinary Clinics & Animal Hospitals	-	-	-	-	-	-
Zoological Parks	Zoological Parks	C	-	-	-	-	-
Offices	Offices
Business & Professional	Business & Professional	-	-	-	-	-	-
Government	Government	-	-	-	-	-	-
Medical, Dental, & Health Practitioner	Medical, Dental, & Health Practitioner	-	-	-	-	-	-
Regional & Corporate Headquarters	Regional & Corporate Headquarters	-	-	-	-	-	-
Separately Regulated Office Uses	Separately Regulated Office Uses

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UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
Real Estate Sales Offices & Model Homes	Real Estate Sales Offices & Model Homes	-	-	-	L	L	-
Sex Offender Treatment & Counseling	Sex Offender Treatment & Counseling	-	-	-	-	-	-
Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service
Commercial Vehicle Repair & Maintenance	Commercial Vehicle Repair & Maintenance	-	-	-	-	-	-
Commercial Vehicle Sales & Rentals	Commercial Vehicle Sales & Rentals	-	-	-	-	-	-
Personal Vehicle Repair & Maintenance	Personal Vehicle Repair & Maintenance	-	-	-	-	-	-
Personal Vehicle Sales & Rentals	Personal Vehicle Sales & Rentals	-	-	-	-	-	-
Vehicle Equipment & Supplies Sales & Rentals	Vehicle Equipment & Supplies Sales & Rentals	-	-	-	-	-	-
Separately Regulated Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service Uses:
Automobile Service Stations	Automobile Service Stations	-	-	-	-	-	-
Outdoor Storage & Display of New, Unregistered Motor Vehicles as a_Primary Use_	Outdoor Storage & Display of New, Unregistered Motor Vehicles as a_Primary Use_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Vehicle Storage Facilities as a_Primary Use_	Vehicle Storage Facilities as a_Primary Use_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Distribution and Storage	Distribution and Storage
Equipment & Materials Storage Yards	Equipment & Materials Storage Yards	-	-	-	-	-	-
Moving & Storage Facilities	Moving & Storage Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Distribution Facilities	Distribution Facilities	-	-	-	-	-	-
Separately Regulated Distribution and Storage Uses:
Junk Yards	Junk Yards	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temporary Construction Storage Yards Located Off-site	Temporary Construction Storage Yards Located Off-site	-	-	-	-	-	-
Industrial	Industrial
Heavy Manufacturing	Heavy Manufacturing	-	-	-	-	-	-
Light Manufacturing	Light Manufacturing	-	-	-	-	-	-
Marine Industry	Marine Industry	-	-	-	-	-	-
Research & Development	Research & Development	-	-	-	-	-	-

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UseCategories/Subcategories [SeeSection1310112foranexplanationand . descriptionsoftheUseCategories Subcategories , , andSeparatelyRegulatedUses]	Zone Designator	Zones
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR(1)-	OR(1)-	OF(11)-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
Testing Labs	Testing Labs	-	-	-	-	-	-
Trucking & Transportation Terminals	Trucking & Transportation Terminals	-	-	-	-	-	-
Separately Regulated Industrial Uses
Artisan Food and Beverage Producer	Artisan Food and Beverage Producer	-	-	-	-	-	-
_ Cannabis Production Facilities_	_ Cannabis Production Facilities_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hazardous Waste Research Facility	Hazardous Waste Research Facility	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility	Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility	-	-	-	-	-	-
Marine Related Uses Within the Coastal Overlay Zone	Marine Related Uses Within the Coastal Overlay Zone	-	-	-	-	-	-
Mining and Extractive Industries	Mining and Extractive Industries	-	-	-	C(8)	C(8)	C(7)
Newspaper Publishing Plants	Newspaper Publishing Plants	-	-	-	-	-	-
Processing & Packaging of Plant Products & Animal By- Products Grown Off-Premises	Processing & Packaging of Plant Products & Animal By- Products Grown Off-Premises	-	-	-	-	-	-
Very Heavy Industrial Uses	Very Heavy Industrial Uses	-	-	-	-	-	-
Wrecking & Dismantling of Motor Vehicles	Wrecking & Dismantling of Motor Vehicles	-	-	-	-	-	-
*Signs*	*Signs*
Allowable**Signs **	Allowable**Signs **	P	P	P	P	P	P
Separately Regulated**Signs Uses**
Community Entry_Signs_	Community Entry_Signs_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Neighborhood Identification_Signs_	Neighborhood Identification_Signs_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Comprehensive Sign Program	Comprehensive Sign Program	-	-	-	-	-	-
Revolving_Projecting Signs_	Revolving_Projecting Signs_	-	-	-	-	-	-
Signs with Automatic Changing Copy	Signs with Automatic Changing Copy	-	-	-	-	-	-
Theater_Marquees_	Theater_Marquees_	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Footnotes for Table 131-02B 1 All uses in the OR zone, except passive recreation and natural resource preservation, shall be located within the allowable development area in accordance with Section 131.0250. 2 This use is permitted only if consistent with an approved park general development plan or master plan and is subject to any requirements identified in the plan. Vending in certain public places must comply with the provisions of sections 63.0102(b)(13) and (14) and 63.20.20. 3 The 40,000 square feet includes all indoor and outdoor areas that are devoted to the recreational use; it does not include customer parking areas. 4 Excluding the maintaining, raising, feeding, or keeping of swine. The maintaining, raising, feeding, or keeping of more than 10 domestic animals requires a premises of at least 5 acres. 5 Excluding storage of vehicles, containers, chemicals, and other items that may be hazards during or after a flood. 6 The City Manager will determine if a particular use is appropriate as a passive use in conformance with an approved development plan, park plan, or other plans applicable to the property. 7 No structures, except portable structures, are permitted within a floodway. 8 This use is only allowed in the OR-1-2 zone subject to the regulations in Section 141.1006 and the regulations in Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 1 (Environmentally Sensitive Lands Regulations). 9 No driving ranges or night use are permitted within the MHPA. 10 No fill or permanent structures shall be authorized for such development in the Coastal Overlay Zone. 11 Within the Coastal Overlay Zone, no structures are permitted within a floodway.

12 See Section 141.0422.

(Amended 4-23-2008 by O-19739 N.S.; effective 5-23-2008.)
(Amended 11-13-08 by O-19799 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.)
(Amended 11-13-08 by O-19803 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.)
(Amended 11-13-08 by O-19804 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.)
(Amended 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.)
(Amended 2-22-2012 by O-20141 N.S.; effective 3-23-2012.)
(Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.)
(Amended 3-25-2014 by O-20356 N.S.; effective 4-24-2014.)
(Amended 4-3-2014 by O-20357 N.S.; effective 10-15-2014.)
(Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.)
(Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.)
(Amended 8-7-2015 by O-20555 N.S.; effective 9-6-2015.)
(Amended 4-5-2016 by O-20634 N.S.; effective 5-5-2016.)

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(Amended 8-4-2016 by O-20704 N.S.; effective 8-27-2016.) (Amended 12-1-2016 by O-20752 N.S.; effective 12-31-2016.) (Amended 2-22-2017 by O-20793 N.S.; effective 4-12-2017.) (Amended 9-15-2017 by O-20857 N.S.; effective 10-15-2017.) (Amended 10-17-2017 by O-20859 N.S.; effective 11-16-2017.) (Amended 3-22-2018 by O-20917 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.) (Amended 5-22-2018 by O-20928 N.S.; effective 6-21-2018.) (Amended 8-9-2019 by O-21114 N.S. and O-21117 N.S.; effective 9-8-2019.) (Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21163 N.S. and O-21164 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.) (Amended 8-12-2020 by O-21223 N.S.; effective 10-8-2020.) (Amended 10-30-2020 by O-21254 N.S.; effective 11-29-2020.) (Amended 2-1-2021 by O-21288 N.S.; effective 3-3-2021.) (Amended 4-14-2021 by O-21305 N.S.; effective 5-29-2021.) (Amended 11-23-2021 by O-21391 N.S.; effective 1-6-2022.) (Amended 1-27-2022 by O-21416 N.S.; effective 2-26-2022.) (Amended 5-23-2022 by O-21458 N.S.; effective 6-22-2022.) (Amended 3-7-2023 by O-21618 N.S.; effective 5-6-2023.) (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 ]

(Amended 12-18-2024 by O-21905 N.S.; effective 2-6-2025.)

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§131.0230 Development Regulations of Open Space Zones¶

(a) Within the open space zones no structure or improvement shall be constructed, established, or altered, nor shall any premises be used unless the premises complies with the regulations and standards in this division and with any applicable development regulations in Chapter 13, Article 2 (Overlay Zones) and Chapter 14 (General and Supplemental Regulations).

(b) A Neighborhood Development Permit or Site Development Permit is required
for the types of development identified in Table 143-03A.

(c) The regulations in this division apply to all development in the open space
base zones whether or not a permit or other approval is required except where
specifically identified.
(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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§131.0231 Development Regulations Table for Open Space Zones¶

The following development regulations apply in the open space zones as shown in Table 131-02C.

Table 131-02C

Development Regulations for Open Space Zones

DevelopmentRegulations [See Section 1310230for . Development Regulations ofOpen SpaceZones]	Zone Designator	Zones
Development Regulations [See Section 131.0230 for Development Regulations of Open Space Zones]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	OP-	OP-	OC-	OR-	OR-	OF(1)-
Development Regulations [See Section 131.0230 for Development Regulations of Open Space Zones]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1-	2-	1-	1-	1-	1-
Development Regulations [See Section 131.0230 for Development Regulations of Open Space Zones]	1st & 2nd >> 3rd >> 4th >>	1	1	1	1	2	1
*Max Permitted ResidentialDensity* (DU Per****Lot) **	*Max Permitted ResidentialDensity* (DU Per****Lot) **	--	--	--	1(2)	1(5)	--
Min Lot Area (ac)	Min Lot Area (ac)	--	--	--	10	10	10
AllowableDevelopment Area (%)	AllowableDevelopment Area (%)	--	--	--	25(3)	25(4)	--
Min Lot Dimensions	Min Lot Dimensions
Lot Width (ft)	Lot Width (ft)	--	--	--	200	200	500
Street Frontage (ft)	Street Frontage (ft)	--	--	--	200	200	500
Lot Depth (ft)	Lot Depth (ft)	--	--	--	200	200	500
Setback Requirements	Setback Requirements
Min Front_Setback_ (ft)	Min Front_Setback_ (ft)	--	--	--	15(6)	25	--
Min Side_Setback_ (ft)	Min Side_Setback_ (ft)	--	--	--	8(7)	20	--
Min_Street_ Side_Setback_ (ft)	Min_Street_ Side_Setback_ (ft)	--	--	--	10(7)	25
Min Rear_Setback_ (ft)	Min Rear_Setback_ (ft)	--	--	--	20(8)	25	--
MaxStructure Height (ft)	MaxStructure Height (ft)	--	--	--	30	30	--
MaxLot Coverage (%)	MaxLot Coverage (%)	--	--	--	--	10	--
*MaxFloor Area Ratio***	*MaxFloor Area Ratio***	--	--	--	0.45	0.10	--
Refuse and Recyclable Material Storage [See Section 142.0805]	Refuse and Recyclable Material Storage [See Section 142.0805]	applies	applies	applies	applies	applies	applies
Visibility Area[See Section 113.0273]	Visibility Area[See Section 113.0273]	applies	applies	applies	applies	applies	applies
Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations[See Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 12]	Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations[See Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 12]	--	--	--	applies	applies	--

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Footnotes for Table 131-02C 1 Refer to Section 143.0146 for supplemental development regulations for the OF zone. 2 See Section 131.0240(a). 3 See Section 131.0250(a). 4 See Section 131.0250(b). 5 See Section 131.0240(b). 6 See Section 131.0260(a) 7 See Section 131.0260(b) 8 See Section 131.0260(c)

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; amended 10-18-1999 by O-18691 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 11-28-2005 by O-19444 N.S.; effective 2-9-2006.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19799 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19805 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 4-5-2016 by O-20634 N.S.; effective 5-5-2016.) (Amended 10-30-2020 by O-21254 N.S.; effective 11-29-2020.)

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§131.0240 Maximum Permitted Residential Density in Open Space Zones¶

(a) Within the OR-1-1 zone, an exception to the permitted residential density of one single dwelling unit per lot may be requested as a rural cluster development through a Planned Development Permit in accordance with Process Four subject to the following:

(1) The proposed development shall comply with Chapter 14, Article 3,
Division 4 (Planned Development Permit Regulations).

(2) Dwelling units shall be clustered within the allowable development
area as described in Section 131.0250(a) and need not be located on
individual lots provided the overall density does not exceed one
dwelling unit per 10 acres.

(3) The remainder of the premises shall be maintained in its natural state.

(b) Within the OR-1-2 zone, an exception to the permitted residential density of
one single dwelling unit per lot may be requested as a rural cluster
development through a Planned Development Permit in accordance with
Process Four subject to the following:

(1) The proposed development shall comply with Chapter 14, Article 3,
Division 4 (Planned Development Permit Regulations).

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(2) Dwelling units shall be clustered within the allowable development
area as described in Section 131.0250(b) and need not be located on
individual lots provided the overall density does not exceed one
dwelling unit per 10 acres, except as described in Section
131.0240(b)(4).

(3) The remainder of the premises shall be maintained in its natural state.

(4) Within Proposition A Lands an increase in density of up to one
dwelling unit per 4 acres of lot area may be requested through a
Planned Development Permit in accordance with Process Five subject
to the regulations in Section 143.0402. The remainder of the premises
shall be left undeveloped in perpetuity.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 4-8-2008 by O-19734 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)

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§131.0250 Allowable Development Area in OR Zones¶

(a) Within the OR-1-1 zone, up to 25 percent of the premises may be developed subject to the following:

(1) If 25 percent or more of the entire site is not in its natural state due to
existing development, any new development proposed shall occur
within the disturbed portion of the site and no additional development
area is permitted.

(2) If the OR-1-1 zone applies only to a portion of a premises, the
following regulations apply:

(A) If less than 25 percent of the premises is outside the OR-1-1
zone, the portion that is outside the OR-1-1 zone shall be
developed before any encroachment into the OR-1-1 zoned
portion. Encroachment into the OR-1-1 zone may be permitted
to achieve a maximum development area of 25 percent of the
entire site. See Diagram 131-02A.

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Diagram 131-02A
Allowable Development Area with Encroachment Into OR-1-1 Zone

Other Zone OR-1-1 Zone

A B
Area left in natural s tate

'A' = Area outs ide OR-1-1 Zone
mus t be dev eloped prior to
enc roac hment into OR-1-1 Zone

'B = amount of enc roac hment into OR-1-1 Zone is 'A' + 'B'= Allowable dev elopment
only the minimum nec es s ary to ac hiev e a
area (max 25% of entire premis es ) dev elopment area of 25% or entire premis es

(B) If more than 25 percent of the premises is outside the OR-1-1
zone, the area outside the OR-1-1 zone may be developed and
no additional development area is permitted. See Diagram
131-02B.

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Diagram 131-02B

Allowable Development Area Without Encroachment into OR-1-1 Zone

Other Zone OR-1-1 Zone

Area left in
natural state

NOTE: No encroachment into the OR-1-1
Allowable development area outside Zone since more than 25% of entire
OR-1-1 Zone (equal to or greater than 25% of the Premises is outside OR-1-1 Zone
entire premises)

(3) Within the Coastal Overlay Zone, only uses identified in Section
143.0130 (d) and (e) shall be permitted within wetlands subject to the
provisions of Section 143.0141 (a) and (b).

(4) Within the Coastal Overlay Zone, coastal development on premises
with steep hillsides containing sensitive biological resources, or
mapped as Viewshed or Geologic hazard on Map C-720, is subject to
the encroachment limitations set forth in Section 143.0142(a).

(b) A premises within the OR-1-2 zone, within or partially within the MHPA is
subject to the following regulations:

(1) If the premises is located entirely within the boundary of the MHPA, a
maximum of 25 percent of the site may be developed. See Diagram
131-02C.

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Diagram 131-02C

Allowable Development Area Entirely Within MHPA

Outside MHPA Inside MHPA

Area left in
natural state

Maxium allowable development area
(25% of entire premises)

(2) If the premises is located partially within the boundary of the MHPA,
any development proposed must occur on the portion of the premises
not within the MHPA. See Diagram 131-02D. If the portion of the
premises not within the MHPA is greater than 25 percent of the
premises area, the allowable development area may include all of the
area outside of the MHPA, except as limited by Sections 143.0141(b)
and (g) and 143.0142(a)(2).

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Diagram 131-02D

Allowable Development Area without Encroachment into MHPA

Outside MHPA Inside MHPA

Area left in
natural state

NOTE: No encroachment into MHPA
since more than 25% of entire
Allowable development area outside MHPA site is outside MHPA
(equal to or greater than 25% of the entire premises)

(3) If the portion of the premises not within the MHPA boundary is less
than 25 percent of the premises area, encroachment into the MHPA
may be permitted to achieve a maximum development area of 25
percent of the premises. See Diagram 131-02E.

Diagram 131-02E

Allowable Development Area with Encroachment Into MHPA

Outside MHPA Inside MHPA
'A'= Allowable developm ent 'B' = Am ount of encroachment into MHPA is only the minimum
area outside of MHPA necessary to achieve a development area of 25% of entire premises

‘A’ ‘B’ Area left in natural state

'A' + 'B' = Allowable development area
(max 25% of entire premises)

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(4) Up to 5 percent of additional development area is permitted to accommodate essential public facilities only, as identified in the applicable land use plan as long as the total development area does not exceed 30 percent of the premises. This additional development area shall require mitigation.

(5) The allowable development area shall be 1 acre for a premises with a
total area of less than 4 acres provided the width of the MHPA is at
least 1,000 feet where the premises is located. Mitigation will be
required for any impacts from development in excess of 25 percent of
the premises area.

(6) The portions of the premises within the MHPA that are not included in
the allowable development area shall be maintained in their natural
state and may be used only for passive uses consistent with the
Multiple Species Conservation Program.

(7) Development within the OR-1-2 zone is subject to Chapter 14, Article
3, Division 1 (Environmentally Sensitive Lands Regulations) and the
Biology Guidelines in the Land Development Manual.

(8) Any development within the MHPA shall occur in the least sensitive
areas first, in accordance with the Biology Guidelines in the Land
Development Manual.

(9) Any exception to the allowable development area regulations in this
section is subject to Section 143.0150.

(10) Within the Coastal Overlay Zone, only uses identified in Section
143.0130 (d) and (e) shall be permitted within wetlands subject to the
provisions of Section 143.0141 (a) and (b).

(11) Within the Coastal Overlay Zone, coastal development on premises
with steep hillsides containing sensitive biological resources, or
mapped as Viewshed or Geologic hazard on Map C-720, is subject to
the encroachment limitations set forth in Section 143.0142(a).
(Amended 6-12-2001 by O-18948 N.S.; effective 12-12-2001.)

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EDITORS NOTE: The Land Development Manual includes: Coastal Bluffs and Beaches Guidelines Biology Guidelines Historical Resources Guidelines Submittal Requirements for Deviations within the Coastal Overlay Zone

See RR-292248 for the Coastal Bluffs and Beaches Guidelines of the Land Development Code; RR-292249 for the Biology Guidelines of the Land Development Code; RR-292250 for the Historical Resources Guidelines of the Land Development Code; RR-292251 for the Submittal Requirements for Deviations within the Coastal Overlay Zone of the Land Development Code.

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§131.0260 Setback Requirements in the OR-1-1 Zone¶

Setbacks in the OR-1-1 Zone.

(a) Front Setback

(1) For that portion of a lot that fronts a cul-de-sac, the minimum front
setback may be reduced to 10 feet.

(2) For lots where at least one-half of the front 50 feet of the lot depth has
a minimum slope gradient of 25 percent, the setback closest to the
street frontage may be reduced to a minimum of 6 feet.

(b) Side and Street Side Setbacks

(1) For lots exceeding 50 feet in width, each side setback shall be at least
8 feet or 10 percent of the width of the lot, whichever is greater, except
one side setback may observe 8 feet as long as the combined
dimensions of both side setbacks equals at least 20 percent of the lot
width.

(2) For lots with 40 to 50 feet in width, each side setback is a minimum of
4 feet.

(3) For lots with less than 40 feet in width, each side setback may be
reduced to 10 percent of the lot width but shall not be reduced to less
than 3 feet.
(4) The street side setback is at least 10 feet or 10 percent of the lot width,
whichever is greater.

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(5) For irregularly shaped lots, such as pie shaped lots, the setbacks are
based on the average lot width for the first 50 feet of lot depth.

(6) For consolidated lots, the width for determining setback requirements
is the width of the premises after the consolidation.

The required rear setback is at least 20 feet, except as follows:
(1) For lots with less than 100 feet in depth, the rear setback is at
least 10 percent of the lot depth, but not less than 5 feet; and

(2) For lots with greater than 200 in depth, the rear setback is at
least 10 percent of the lot depth.
(Added 11-28-2005 by O-19444 N.S.; effective 2-9-2006.)

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Article 1: Base Zones

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