Maximum Floor Area Ratio
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0719
in effectMaximum floor area ratio is specified in Table 131-07B.
Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Child Care Facilities
In the EMZ and RMX 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).
(“Maximum Floor Area Ratio” added 7-22-2024 by O-21836 N.S.; effective
10-5-2024.)
[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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