Purpose and Intent
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0701
in effectThe purpose of the mixed-use zones is to provide housing and jobs near commercial
centers and corridors to reduce dependency on the automobile, to promote access to
transit and multi-model transportation systems, and to provide for a walkable,
pedestrian-oriented setting, including infill of existing development. The intent of
these regulations is to create a mix of uses and provide distinct regulations for
density, activation, and articulation that encourages pedestrian activity within
Sustainable Development Areas. These zones are intended to accommodate small to
large-scale horizontal or vertical mixed-use development, while maintaining
connectivity to transit and promoting the livability and vitality of the development.
(“Purpose and Intent” added 9-12-2019 by O-21118 N.S.; effective 10-12-2019.)
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