Cemeteries, Mausoleums, and Crematories
San Diego Municipal Code § 141.0403
in effect§141.0403 Cemeteries, Mausoleums, and Crematories
Cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematories 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) Cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematories are not permitted in agricultural zones in Proposition A Lands or within floodplains located in agriculturally zoned areas of the Coastal Overlay Zone.
(b) Crematories are permitted only within cemeteries.
(c) The design of the structures shall incorporate a variety of architectural elements that help to diminish building bulk.
(d) Structures and parking areas shall be located on the site away from surrounding development that is smaller in scale and less intense.
(e) Irrigation and stormwater runoff shall be managed in a manner that protects surrounding development from harmful pollutants, including fertilizer and insecticide.
(f) A water reclamation plan is required before approval of the permit.
(g) Off-street parking shall be significant to serve the facility without impacting adjacent or nearby property.
(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.)
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/Ch14Art01Division04.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026