Fairgrounds
San Diego Municipal Code § 141.0608
in effect§141.0608 Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit decided in accordance with Process Five in the zones indicated with a “C” in the Use Regulations Tables in Chapter 13, Article 1 (Base Zones) subject to the following regulations.
(a) Fairgrounds are not permitted in agricultural zones Proposition A Lands. Fill or permanent buildings are not permitted in floodplains located in agriculturally zoned areas of the Coastal Overlay Zone.
(b) The design of the structures shall incorporate a variety of architectural elements that help to diminish building bulk.
(c) Larger structures, areas of high activity, and parking areas shall be located to minimize impacts to surrounding development that is smaller in scale and less intense.
(d) Access to the facility shall be as direct as possible from freeways and primary arterials and shall avoid residential streets.
(e) Off-street parking shall be provided at a level sufficient to serve the facility without impacting adjacent or nearby property.
(f) All storage, service, and repair areas shall be located on the site so that they are not visible, or shall be screened so that they are not visible, from adjacent development and public rights-of-way.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 4-8-2008 by O-19734 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)
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/Ch14Art01Division06.pdf#page=15Fetched: 10/28/2026