Purpose of the CR (Commercial--Regional) Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0503
in effect(a)
The purpose of the CR zones is to provide areas for a broad mix of
business/professional office, commercial service, retail, wholesale, and
limited manufacturing uses. The CR zones are intended to accommodate
large-scale, high intensity developments. Property within these zones will be
primarily located along major streets, primary arterials, and major public
transportation lines.
(b)
The CR zones are designed for auto-oriented development and are
differentiated based on the uses allowed as follows:
•
CR-1-1 allows a mix of regional serving commercial uses and
residential uses with an auto orientation and permits a maximum
density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area
•
CR-2-1 allows regional serving commercial and limited industrial uses
with an auto orientation but no residential use
Chapter 13: Zones
(3-2026)
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