Purpose of Commercial Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0501
in effectThe purpose of the commercial zones is to provide for the employment, shopping,
services, recreation, and lodging needs of the residents of and visitors to the City.
The intent of the commercial zones is to provide distinct regulations for size,
intensity, and design to reflect the variety of the desired development patterns within
San Diego’s communities.
Source: amlegal_browserURL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sanfrancisco/latest/sfplanning/Fetched: 6/28/2026