Purpose of the IS (Industrial--Small Scale) Zone
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0605
in effectThe purpose of the IS zone is to provide for small-scale, multi-tenant, and flexible
industrial activities within urbanized areas. It is intended that the IS zones permit a
wide range of industrial and nonindustrial land uses to promote economic vitality and
a neighborhood scale in development. The property development regulations of the IS
zone are intended to accommodate the development of small and medium sized
industrial and commercial activities by providing reduced lot area, landscaping, and
parking requirements, and also by promoting pedestrian-oriented environments.
(Retitled from “Purpose of the IS (Industrial--Small Lot) Zone” to “Purpose of the IS
(Industrial--Small Scale) Zone” and amended 12-9-2020 by O-21273 N.S.; effective
1-8-2021.)
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