Use Regulations of Residential Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0420
in effectThe regulations of Section 131.0422 apply in the residential zones where indicated in
Table 131-04B.
(a)
The uses permitted in any residential zone may be further limited or expanded
by the following:
(1)
Section 131.0423 (Commercial Use Regulations of Residential Zones);
(2)
Use limitations applicable to the Airport Land Use Compatibility
Overlay Zone (Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 15);
(3)
The presence of environmentally sensitive lands, pursuant to
Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 1 (Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Regulations);
(4)
Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 13 (Multi-Dwelling Unit and Urban Lot
Split Regulations for Single Family Zones); or
(5)
Any other applicable provision of the
(b)
Within the residential 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
131-04B. It is unlawful to establish, maintain, or use any premises for any
purpose or activity not listed in this section or Section 131.0422.
(c)
All uses or activities permitted in the residential zones shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building unless the use or activity is traditionally
conducted outdoors.
(d)
Accessory uses in the residential zones may be permitted in accordance with
Section 131.0125.
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(e)
Temporary uses may be permitted in the residential 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.
[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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