Use Regulations Table for Agricultural Zones

San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0322
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The uses allowed in the agricultural zones are shown in Table 131-03B. Legend for Table 131-03B Symbol in Table 131-03B Description of Symbol P Use or use category is permitted. Regulations pertaining to a specific use may be referenced. L Use is permitted with limitations, which may include location limitations or the requirement for a ` or development permit. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). N Neighborhood Use Permit Required. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). C Conditional Use Permit Required. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). - Use or use category is not permitted. 4 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Table 131-03B Use Regulations Table for Agricultural Zones Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Open Space Active Recreation - P Passive Recreation P P Natural Resources Preservation P P Park Maintenance Facilities - - Agriculture Agricultural Processing P(4) P(4) Aquaculture Facilities P P Dairies P P(8) Horticulture Nurseries & Greenhouses P(6) P(6) Raising & Harvesting of Crops P P Raising, Maintaining & Keeping of Animals P(2) P(2),(3) Separately Regulated Agriculture Uses Agricultural Equipment Repair Shops C - Commercial Stables C L Community Gardens L L Equestrian Show & Exhibition Facilities C C Open Air Markets for the Sale of Agriculture-Related Products & Flowers L L Residential Mobilehome Parks - - Multiple Dwelling Units - - 5 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Rooming House [See Section 131.0112(a)(3)(A)] - - Shopkeeper Units - - - - Single Dwelling Units P(1) P Separately Regulated Residential Uses Accessory Dwelling Units - L Continuing Care Retirement Communities - C Employee Housing: 6 or fewer employees L(7) L(7) 12 or Fewer employees L(7) L(7) Greater than 12 employees N C Fraternities and Sororities - - Garage, Yard, & Estate Sales - L Guest Quarters - L Home Occupations - L Interim Ground Floor Residential - - Junior Accessory Dwelling Units L L Live/Work Quarters - - Low Barrier Navigation Centers - - Movable Tiny Houses - L Permanent Supportive Housing - - Residential Care Facilities: 6 or fewer persons - P 7 or more persons - C(10) Student Housing - - Transitional Housing: 6 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 6 or fewer persons - P 7 or more persons - C(10) Watchkeeper Quarters - - Institutional Separately Regulated Institutional Uses Airports - C Battery Energy Storage Facilities Small Scale (≤ 0.25 acre) - C(13) Medium Scale (0.25 acre < 1 acre) - - Large Scale (>1 acre) - - Botanical Gardens & Arboretums C C Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Crematories - C Correctional Placement Centers - - Educational Facilities: Kindergarten through Grade 12 - C Colleges / Universities - C Vocational / Trade School - - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations L L 7 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Energy Generation & Distribution Facilities - C Exhibit Halls & Convention Facilities - - Flood Control Facilities L L Historical Buildings Used for Purposes Not Otherwise Allowed C C Homeless Facilities: Congregate Meal Facilities - - Emergency Shelters - - Homeless Day Centers - - Hospitals - C Intermediate Care Facilities & Nursing Facilities - C Interpretive Centers C (11) P (11) Museums - - Major Transmission, Relay, or Communications Switching Stations - C Placemaking on Private Property L L Outdoor Dining on Private Property - - Satellite Antennas L L Social Service Institutions - - Solar Energy Systems L L Wireless Communication Facilities See Section 141.0420 Retail Sales Building Supplies & Equipment - - Food, Beverages and Groceries - - 8 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Consumer Goods, Furniture, Appliances, Equipment - - Pets & Pet Supplies - - Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, & Convenience Sales - - Wearing Apparel & Accessories - - Separately Regulated Retail Sales Uses Agriculture Related Supplies & Equipment C C Alcoholic Beverage Outlets - - Cannabis Outlets - - Farmers’ Markets Weekly Farmers’ Markets - - Daily Farmers’ Market Stands - - Plant Nurseries C C Retail Farms - - Retail Tasting Stores - - Swap Meets & Other Large Outdoor Retail Facilities - C Commercial Services Building Services - - Business Support - - Eating & Drinking Establishments - - Financial Institutions - - 9 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Funeral & Mortuary Services - - Instructional Studios - - Maintenance & Repair - - Off-Site Services - - Personal Services - - Radio & Television Studios - - Tasting Rooms - - Visitor Accommodations - - Separately Regulated Commercial Services Uses Adult Day Care Facility - L Adult Entertainment Establishments: - - Adult Book Store - - Adult Cabaret - - Adult Drive-In Theater - - Adult Mini-Motion Picture Theater - - Adult Model Studio - - Adult Motel - - Adult Motion Picture Theater - - Adult Peep Show Theater - - Adult Theater - - Body Painting Studio - - Massage Establishment - - Sexual Encounter Establishment - - 10 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Assembly and Entertainment Uses, Including Places of Religious Assembly - C Boarding Kennels / Pet Day Care - L Camping Parks - C Child Care Facilities: Child Care Centers - C Large Family Child Care Homes - L Small Family Child Care Homes - L Eating and Drinking Establishments with a Drive-in or Drive-through Component - - Fairgrounds - C Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, and Pitch & Putt Courses - C Helicopter Landing Facilities - C Massage Establishments, Specialized Practice - - Mobile Food Trucks - L(12) Nightclubs & Bars over 5,000 square feet in size - - Parking Facilities as a Primary Use: Permanent Parking Facilities - - Temporary Parking Facilities - - Private Clubs, Lodges and Fraternal Organizations - - Privately Operated, Outdoor Recreation Facilities over 40,000 square feet in size(5) - C Pushcarts on Private Property - - Recycling Facilities: 11 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Large Collection Facility - N(9) Small Collection Facility - L Large Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Facility - - Small Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Facility - - Drop-off Facility - - Green Materials Composting Facility L N Mixed Organic Composting Facility C C Large Processing Facility Accepting at Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables from Commercial & Industrial Traffic - - Large Processing Facility Accepting All Types of Traffic - - Small Processing Facility Accepting at Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables From Commercial & Industrial Traffic - - Small Processing Facility Accepting All Types of Traffic - - Reverse Vending Machines - - Tire Processing Facility - - 12 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries, and Active Sidewalks - - Sports Arenas & Stadiums - - Theaters that are outdoor or over 5,000 square feet in size - - Urgent Care Facilities - - Veterinary Clinics & Animal Hospitals - L Zoological Parks C C Offices Business & Professional - - Government - - Medical, Dental, & Health Practitioner - - Regional & Corporate Headquarters - - Separately Regulated Office Uses Real Estate Sales Offices & Model Homes - L Sex Offender Treatment & Counseling - - Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service Commercial Vehicle Repair & Maintenance - - Commercial Vehicle Sales & Rentals - - Personal Vehicle Repair & Maintenance - - Personal Vehicle Sales & Rentals - - Vehicle Equipment & Supplies Sales & Rentals - - Separately Regulated Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service Uses Automobile Service Stations - - Outdoor Storage & Display of New, Unregistered Motor - - 13 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Vehicles as a Primary Use Vehicle Storage Facilities as a Primary Use - - Distribution and Storage Equipment & Materials Storage Yards - - Moving & Storage Facilities - - Distribution Facilities - - Separately Regulated Distribution and Storage Uses Junk Yards - - Temporary Construction Storage Yards Located Off- Site - N Industrial Heavy Manufacturing - - Light Manufacturing - - Marine Industry - - Research & Development - - Testing Labs - - Trucking & Transportation Terminals - - Separately Regulated Industrial Uses Artisan Food and Beverage Producer - - Cannabis Production Facilities - - Hazardous Waste Research Facility - C(9) Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility - C(9) Marine Related Uses Within the Coastal Overlay Zone - - Mining and Extractive Industries - C Newspaper Publishing Plants - - 14 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> AG AR 3rd >> 1- 1- 4th >> 1 2 1 2 Processing & Packaging of Plant Products & Animal By-products Grown Off-premises C - Very Heavy Industrial Uses - - Wrecking & Dismantling of Motor Vehicles - - Signs Allowable Signs L L Separately Regulated Signs Uses Community Entry Signs L L Comprehensive Sign Program N N Revolving Projecting Signs - - Signs with Automatic Changing Copy - - Theater Marquees - - 15 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) Footnotes for Table 131-03B 1 This use is permitted only as an accessory use to a permitted agricultural use. 2 Maintaining, raising, feeding, or keeping of 10 or more domestic animals requires a premises of at least 5 acres. 3 Excludes maintaining, raising, feeding, or keeping of swine. 4 See Section 131.0323(a). 5 The 40,000 square feet includes all indoor and outdoor areas that are devoted to the recreational use; it does not include customer parking areas. 6 See Section 131.0323(b). 7 For housing 6 or fewer employees, see Section 141.0304 to determine which use regulations apply. 8 Dairies require a premises of at least 5 acres. 9 This use is not allowed within the Coastal Overlay Zone 10 Not permitted within the following Special Flood Hazard Areas in the Coastal Overlay Zone: San Dieguito River, Carmel Creek, Los Penasquitos Lagoon, Los Penasquitos Creek, the Otay River and the Tijuana River. 11 Interpretive centers are not permitted within floodplains located in agriculturally zoned areas of the Coastal Overlay Zone. 12 This use is permitted by right on the property of a school, university, hospital, religious facility, or construction site, and is permitted as a limited use where accessory to commercial development, and designed and operated in compliance with Section 141.0612. 13 See Section 141.0422. 16 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025) [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 ] [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21989 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-21989-SO.pdf ] 17 Chapter 13: Zones (8-2025)
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