San Diego Municipal Code Div. 9 Distribution and Storage Use Category--Separately Regulated Uses

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.) (Retitled from “Wholesale, Distribution and Storage Use Category--Separately Regulated Uses” to “Distribution and Storage Use Category--Separately Regulated Uses” on 3-22-2018 by O-20917 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.)

Junk yards may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit decided in accordance with Process Four in the zones indicated with a “C” in the Use Regulations Tables in Chapter 13, Article 1 (Base Zones) subject to the following regulations.

(a) Junk yards are not permitted in agricultural zones in Proposition A Lands or
within floodplains located in the Coastal Overlay Zone.

(b) All material stored in a junk yard shall be kept within an enclosed building or
screened from neighboring property and the public right-of-way by solid
fences or walls and landscaping. The height of stored items shall not exceed
the height of the screening.

(c) A litter control program shall be required to ensure that the property is kept
free of litter.

(d) Measures shall be taken to ensure that the ground water table is not adversely
affected by the increase of impermeable surfaces due to the development of
the facility.

(e) Measures shall be taken to ensure that water quality is not adversely affected
by runoff containing pollutants.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; amended 10-18-1999 by O-18691 N.S.; effective
1-1-2000.)
(Amended 4-8-2008 by O-19734 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)

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San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14: General Regulations (2-2020)

Temporary construction storage yards located off-site are permitted as a limited use in the zones indicated with an “L” and may be permitted with a Neighborhood Use Permit in the zones indicated with an “N” in the Use Regulations Tables in Chapter 13, Article 1 (Base Zones) subject to the following regulations.

(a) Temporary construction storage yards located off-site are permitted only in
association with construction activities permitted in accordance with the Land
Development Code.

(b) Temporary construction storage yards located off-site are permitted only on
vacant lots.

(c) Temporary construction storage yards are not subject to the screening
requirements of the applicable zone, unless the storage yard abuts
residentially zoned property. Screening and enclosure materials may be
temporary.

(d) Temporary construction storage yards shall be removed no later than 3
months after construction has been completed and the site shall be restored to
its previous condition.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

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San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14: General Regulations (11-2021)

Article 1: Separately Regulated Use Regulations