Plant Nurseries
San Diego Municipal Code § 141.0505
in effect§141.0505 Plant Nurseries
For the purpose of Section 141.0504, plant nurseries are commercial establishments where plants are cultivated and grown for transplant, distribution, and sale that have a sales transaction area greater than 300 square feet. Plant nurseries are permitted in the zones indicated with a “P” in the Use Regulations Tables in Chapter 13, Article 1 (Base Zones). Plant nurseries may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit decided in accordance with Process Three 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) The location, number, and intensity of other nonagricultural establishments located in the vicinity will be evaluated to determine the appropriate size and intensity of the proposed establishment.
(b) The proximity and capacity of freeways, primary arterials, and major streets will be evaluated to determine the appropriate size and intensity of the proposed establishment.
(c) Off-street parking shall be provided at a level sufficient to serve the establishment without impacting adjacent or nearby property.
(d) Section 141.0505 shall not apply to the sale of plants from a garden center or other retail store, which is permitted in zones that allow the sale of consumer goods.
(Amended 4-8-2008 by O-19734 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)
(Renumbered from former Section 141.0503, on 2-22-2012 by O-20141 N.S.; effective 3-23-2012.)
(Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.)
(Renumbered from former Section 141.0504 on 2-22-2017 by O-20793 N.S.; effective 4-12-2017.)
(Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21164 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.)
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/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art01Division05.pdf#page=12Fetched: 10/28/2026