Maximum Floor Area Ratio
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0546
in effectMaximum floor area ratio is specified in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, 131-05E and is
subject to the following additional regulations:
(a)
Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Mixed Use
(1)
A floor area ratio bonus is provided in some commercial zones, as
indicated in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, and 131-05E, for residential
uses that are developed as a part of a mixed-use development. A
minimum required residential floor area ratio is shown in the tables,
and must be applied toward the residential portion of the project. The
remainder of the bonus may be used for either commercial or
residential uses.
(2)
If an underground parking structure is provided as part of a mixed- use
development, a floor area ratio bonus shall be provided equal to the
gross floor area ratio of the underground parking structure on the
premises, but not to exceed a floor area ratio of 1.0. The additional
floor area ratio must be applied toward the residential portion of the
development.
Chapter 13: Zones
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(b)
Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Child Care Facilities
In the CN zones, CR-1-1, CR-2-1, CO-1-2, CO-2-2, CO-3-1, CO-3-2,
CC-1-1, CC-1-2, CC-1-3, CC-3-4, CC-3-5, CC-3-6, CC-3-7, CC-3-8, CC-3-9,
CC-4-1, CC-4-2, CC-4-3, CC-4-4, CC-4-5, CC-4-6, CC-5-1, CC-5-2, CC-5-3,
CC-5-4, CC-5-5, and CC-5-6 zones, a floor area ratio bonus over the
otherwise maximum allowable gross floor area is permitted at the rate of
10 square feet of additional gross floor area for each 1 square foot of gross
floor area devoted to the child care facility to be added to the total area of the
premises when determining the floor area ratio for a development. The area
designated for the child care facility must maintain an ‘E’ occupancy permit
for a minimum of 10 years from the time of construction permit issuance and
must comply with the requirements of Section 141.0606 (Child Care
Facilities).
[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21836 N.S. will not apply within the
Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local
Coastal Program Amendment.
Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language
http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21836-SO.pdf ]
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