Purpose of the OF (Open Space--Floodplain) Zone
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0205
in effect§131.0205 Purpose of the OF (Open Space--Floodplain) Zone
The purpose of the OF zone is to control development within floodplains to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to minimize hazards due to flooding in areas identified by the FIRM on file with the City Engineer. It is the intent of the OF zone to preserve the natural character of floodplains while permitting development that will not constitute a dangerous condition or an impediment to the flow of flood waters. It is also the intent to minimize the expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects and to protect the functions and values of the floodplains relating to groundwater recharge, water quality, moderation of flood flows, wildlife movement, and habitat.
(Amended 4-22-2002 by O-19051 N.S.; effective 10-8-2002.)
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/MuniCodeChapter13/Ch13Art01Division02.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026