Outdoor Display Regulations for Industrial Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 142.1140
in effect§142.1140 Outdoor Display Regulations for Industrial Zones
(a) In the IL, IH, or IS zones, the following merchandise, if for sale or rent on the premises, may be displayed outdoors without screening fences, walls, buildings, or landscaping. The display area shall be on private property and shall not encroach into required parking areas or landscaped areas.
(1) Operable automobiles
(2) Operable boats
(3) Flowers and plants
(4) Motorcycles and scooters
(5) Trucks
(6) Trailers
(7) Equipment & tools (except ridden equipment)
(8) Artwork and pottery
(b) All permitted merchandise that is for sale or rent on the premises that is not listed in Section 142.1140(a) may be displayed outdoors during hours of operation provided that the display area is screened by fences, walls, buildings, landscaping, or any combination of these.
(c) Temporary displays of merchandise, material, or equipment that is for sale on the premises may be permitted without screening fences, walls, or buildings for up to 7 calendar days in any 6-month period.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art02Division11.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/28/2026