Use Regulations of Industrial Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0620
in effectThe regulations of Section 131.0622 apply in the industrial zones where indicated in
Table 131-06B.
(a)
The uses permitted in any industrial zone may be further limited by the
following:
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(1)
Section 131.0623 (Additional Use Regulations of Industrial Zones);
(2)
Use limitations applicable to the Airport Land Use Compatibility
Overlay Zone (Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 15);
(3)
Use limitations applicable to Prime Industrial Land identified in Table
131-06B. An adopted land use plan may identify further use
limitations.
(4)
The presence of environmentally sensitive lands, pursuant to Chapter
14, Article 3, Division 1 (Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Regulations); or
(5)
Any other applicable provision of the
(b)
Within the industrial zones, no structure or improvement, or portion thereof,
shall be constructed, established, or altered, nor shall any premises be used or
maintained except for one or more of the purposes or activities listed in Table
131-06B. It is unlawful to establish, maintain, or use any premises for any
purpose or activity not listed in this section and Section 131.0622.
(c)
All uses or activities permitted in the industrial zones shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building unless the use or activity is traditionally
conducted outdoors.
(d)
Accessory uses in the industrial zones may be permitted in accordance with
Section 131.0125.
(e)
Temporary uses may be permitted in the industrial zones for a limited period
of time with a Temporary Use Permit in accordance with Chapter 12,
Article 3, Division 4.
(f)
For any use that cannot be readily classified, the City Manager shall
determine the appropriate use category and use subcategory pursuant to
Section 131.0110.
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