Purpose and Intent
San Diego Municipal Code § 61.0601
in effect§61.0601 Purpose and Intent
The purpose and intent of this ordinance is to establish procedural methods by which open space lands may be acquired, improved and maintained for park and recreation purposes. The City may acquire open space lands by succession, annexation, purchase, devise, lease, gift or condemnation.
“Open space land” means any land or water area:
(a) which is primarily in its natural state and has value for park and recreation purposes, and
(b) which, in the opinion of the City Council of the City,
(1) conforms to the criteria established for open space land set forth in the “Progress Guide and General Plan for The City of San Diego” as amended, and
(2) would, if retained in its natural state or improved, enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding properties or would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources.
(Amended 10–14–1971 by O–10716 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter06/Ch06Art01Division06.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026