Supplemental Planned Development Permit Regulations for Commercial and Industrial Development
San Diego Municipal Code § 143.0460
in effect§143.0460 Supplemental Planned Development Permit Regulations for Commercial and Industrial Development
In addition to the general regulations for all Planned Development Permits, the following supplemental regulations shall apply to all commercial and industrial developments:
(a) Accessory Structures
The proposed development may include accessory commercial, office, utility, maintenance, and recreational facilities provided these facilities are limited in size, use, and capacity to serve only the occupants and guests of the development.
(b) Maximum Floor Area Ratio
On an individual premises, any structure may exceed the permitted floor area ratio provided the total floor area ratio for the entire development does not exceed that permitted by the applicable zone.
(c) Ground Floor Occupancy
For commercial development within commercial zones that permit retail uses, at least 50 percent of all gross ground floor area or principal pedestrian level area shall be used for retail sales and commercial services.
(d) Fences and Walls
Fences and walls that are generally parallel to the public right-of-way and exceed 150 feet in length shall be articulated with vertical elements spaced at no more than 50 feet on center. These vertical elements shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide.
(e) Outdoor Amenities
(1) Industrial developments should include outdoor eating or recreation areas available to all employees of the premises.
(2) Commercial developments should include public open areas or plazas that are accessible to the general public.
(f) Parking and Access
(1) No more than 75 percent of all required parking on the site should be located between the public right-of-way fronting the property and the structure on the site located closest to the public right-of-way.
(2) No vehicle parking aisles should end without providing an area in which vehicles may turn around or providing vehicular access to an adjacent driveway or public right-of-way, unless otherwise determined appropriate by the City Manager.
(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/Ch14Art03Division04.pdf#page=20Fetched: 10/28/2026