Purpose of Open Space Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0201
in effectThe purpose of the open space zones is to protect lands for outdoor recreation,
education, and scenic and visual enjoyment; to control urban form and design; and to
facilitate the preservation of environmentally sensitive lands. It is intended that these
zones be applied to lands where the primary uses are parks or open space or to private
land where development must be limited to implement open space policies of adopted
land use plans or applicable federal and state regulations and to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare.
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