Use Regulations Table for Open Space Zones

San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0222
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The uses allowed in the open space zones are shown in Table 131-02B. Legend for Table 131-02B Symbol in Table 131- 02B Description of Symbol P Use or use category is permitted. Regulations pertaining to a specific use may be referenced. L Use is permitted with limitations, which may include location limitations or the requirement for a use or development permit. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). N Neighborhood Use Permit Required. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). C Conditional Use Permit Required. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). - Use or use category is not permitted. Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) 5 Table 131-02B Use Regulations Table for Open Space Zones Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Open Space Active Recreation P P(2) - - P(7) Passive Recreation P P P(6) P(6) P(6) Natural Resources Preservation P P P P P Park Maintenance Facilities P P(2) - - - Agriculture Agricultural Processing - - - - P(5) Aquaculture Facilities - - - P P(7) Dairies - - - - - Horticulture Nurseries & Greenhouses - - - - - Raising & Harvesting of Crops - - - P P Raising, Maintaining & Keeping of Animals - - - P(4) P(4) Separately Regulated Agriculture Uses Agricultural Equipment Repair Shops - - - - - Commercial Stables - C - C C Community Gardens L L - N L Equestrian Show & Exhibition Facilities - - - - - Open Air Markets for the Sale of Agriculture-Related Products & Flowers - - - L L Residential Mobilehome Parks - - - - - Multiple Dwelling Units - - - - - Rooming House [See Section 131.0112(a)(3)(A)] - - - - - Shopkeeper Units - - - - - 6 Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Single Dwelling Units - - - P - Separately Regulated Residential Uses Accessory Dwelling Units - - - L - Continuing Care Retirement Communities - - - C - Employee Housing: 6 or Fewer Employees - - - L - 12 or Fewer Employees - - - - - Greater than 12 Employees - - - - - Fraternities and Sororities - - - - - Garage, Yard, & Estate Sales - - - L - Guest Quarters - - - L - Home Occupations - - - L - Interim Ground Floor Residential - - - - - Junior Accessory Dwelling Units - - - L - Live/Work Quarters - - - - - Low Barrier Navigation Center - - - - - Movable Tiny Houses - - - L - Permanent Supportive Housing - - - - - Residential Care Facilities: 6 or Fewer Persons - - - P - 7 or More Persons - - - C - Student Housing - - - - - Transitional Housing: 6 or Fewer Persons - - - P - 7 or More Persons - - - C - Watchkeeper Quarters - - - - - Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) 7 Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Institutional Separately Regulated Institutional Uses Airports - - - - - Battery Energy Storage Facilities Small Scale (≤ 0.25 acre) C(12) C(12) - C(12) - Medium Scale (0.25 acre < 1 acre) - - - - - Large Scale (>1 acre) - - - - - Botanical Gardens & Arboretums P P - - - Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Crematories - - - - - Correctional Placement Centers - - - - - Educational Facilities: Kindergarten Through Grade 12 - - - - - Colleges / Universities - - - - - Vocational / Trade Schools - - - - - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations L L L L L Energy Generation & Distribution Facilities - - - - - Exhibit Halls & Convention Facilities P(2) - - - - Flood Control Facilities - - - - L Historical Buildings Used for Purposes Not Otherwise Allowed - - - - - Homeless Facilities: Congregate Meal Facilities - - - - - Emergency Shelters - - - - - Homeless Day Centers - - - - - Hospitals - - - - - Intermediate Care Facilities & Nursing Facilities - - - C - Interpretive Centers P P(2) C - - 8 Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Museums P - - - - Major Transmission, Relay, or Communications Switching Stations - - - - - Placemaking on Private Property L L L L L Outdoor Dining on Private Property - - - - Satellite Antennas L L L L L Social Service Institutions - - - - - Solar Energy Systems L L L L L Wireless Communication Facilities See Section 141.0420 Retail Sales Building Supplies & Equipment - - - - - Food, Beverages and Groceries - - - - - Consumer Goods, Furniture, Appliances, Equipment - - - - - Pets & Pet Supplies - - - - - Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, & Convenience Sales - - - - - Wearing Apparel & Accessories - - - - - Separately Regulated Retail Sales Uses Agriculture Related Supplies & Equipment - - - - - Alcoholic Beverage Outlets - - - - - Cannabis Outlets - - - - - Farmers’ Markets Weekly Farmers’ Markets - - - - - Daily Farmers’ Market Stands - - - - - Plant Nurseries - - - - - Retail Farms - - - - - Retail Tasting Stores - - - - - Swap Meets & Other Large Outdoor Retail Facilities - - - - C(7) Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) 9 Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Commercial Services Building Services - - - - - Business Support - - - - - Eating & Drinking Establishments P(2) - - - - Financial Institutions - - - - - Funeral & Mortuary Services - - - - - Instructional Studios - - - - - Maintenance & Repair - - - - - Off-site Services - - - - - Personal Services - - - - - Radio & Television Studios - - - - - Tasting Rooms - - - - - Visitor Accommodations - - - - - Separately Regulated Commercial Services Uses Adult Day Care Facility L - - - - Adult Entertainment Establishments: Adult Book Store - - - - - Adult Cabaret - - - - - Adult Drive-In Theater - - - - - Adult Mini-Motion Picture Theater - - - - - Adult Model Studio - - - - - Adult Motel - - - - - Adult Motion Picture Theater - - - - - Adult Peep Show Theater - - - - - Adult Theater - - - - - Body Painting Studio - - - - - 10 Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Massage Establishment - - - - - Sexual Encounter Establishment - - - - - Assembly and Entertainment Uses, Including Places of Religious Assembly L(2) - - - - Boarding Kennels/ Pet Day Care - - - - - Camping Parks C C - - C(7) Child Care Facilities: Child Care Centers C(2) - - - - Large Family Child Care Homes - - - L - Small Family Child Care Homes - - - L - Eating and Drinking Establishments with a Drive-in or Drive- through Component - - - - - Fairgrounds - - - - C(7) Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, and Pitch & Putt Courses C C - C(9) C(10) Helicopter Landing Facilities - - - - C(10) Massage Establishments, Specialized Practice - - - - - Mobile Food Trucks L(2) L(2) - - - Nightclubs & Bars over 5,000 square feet in size - - - - - Parking Facilities as a primary use: Permanent Parking Facilities - - - - - Temporary Parking Facilities - - - - - Private Clubs, Lodges and Fraternal Organizations - - - - - Privately Operated, Outdoor Recreation Facilities over 40,000 square feet in size(3) C(2) - - - - Pushcarts on Private Property L - - - - Recycling Facilities: Large Collection Facility - - - - - Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) 11 Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Small Collection Facility - - - - - Large Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Facility - - - - - Small Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Facility - - - - - Drop-off Facility L L - - - Green Materials Composting Facility - - - - - Mixed Organic Composting Facility - - - - - Large Processing Facility Accepting at Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables from Commercial & Industrial Traffic - - - - - Large Processing Facility Accepting All Types of Traffic - - - - - Small Processing Facility Accepting at Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables From Commercial & Industrial Traffic - - - - - Small Processing Facility Accepting All Types of Traffic - - - - - Reverse Vending Machines - - - - - Tire Processing Facility - - - - - Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries, and Active Sidewalks - - - - - Sports Arenas & Stadiums - - - - - Theaters that are outdoor or over 5,000 square feet in size P(2) - - - - Urgent Care Facilities - - - - - Veterinary Clinics & Animal Hospitals - - - - - Zoological Parks C - - - - Offices Business & Professional - - - - - Government - - - - - Medical, Dental, & Health Practitioner - - - - - Regional & Corporate Headquarters - - - - - Separately Regulated Office Uses 12 Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Real Estate Sales Offices & Model Homes - - - L - Sex Offender Treatment & Counseling - - - - - Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service Commercial Vehicle Repair & Maintenance - - - - - Commercial Vehicle Sales & Rentals - - - - - Personal Vehicle Repair & Maintenance - - - - - Personal Vehicle Sales & Rentals - - - - - Vehicle Equipment & Supplies Sales & Rentals - - - - - Separately Regulated Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service Uses: Automobile Service Stations - - - - - Outdoor Storage & Display of New, Unregistered Motor Vehicles as a Primary Use - - - - - Vehicle Storage Facilities as a Primary Use - - - - - Distribution and Storage Equipment & Materials Storage Yards - - - - - Moving & Storage Facilities - - - - - Distribution Facilities - - - - - Separately Regulated Distribution and Storage Uses: Junk Yards - - - - - Temporary Construction Storage Yards Located Off-site - - - - - Industrial Heavy Manufacturing - - - - - Light Manufacturing - - - - - Marine Industry - - - - - Research & Development - - - - - Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) 13 Use Categories/Subcategories [See Section 131.0112 for an explanation and descriptions of the Use Categories, Subcategories, and Separately Regulated Uses] Zone Designator Zones 1st & 2nd >> OP- OC- OR(1)- OF(11)- 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 1- 1- 4th >> 1 1 1 1 2 1 Testing Labs - - - - - Trucking & Transportation Terminals - - - - - Separately Regulated Industrial Uses Artisan Food and Beverage Producer - - - - - Cannabis Production Facilities - - - - - Hazardous Waste Research Facility - - - - - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility - - - - - Marine Related Uses Within the Coastal Overlay Zone - - - - - Mining and Extractive Industries - - - C(8) C(7) Newspaper Publishing Plants - - - - - Processing & Packaging of Plant Products & Animal By- Products Grown Off-Premises - - - - - Very Heavy Industrial Uses - - - - - Wrecking & Dismantling of Motor Vehicles - - - - - Signs Allowable Signs P P P P P Separately Regulated Signs Uses Community Entry Signs - - - - - Neighborhood Identification Signs - - - - - Comprehensive Sign Program - - - - - Revolving Projecting Signs - - - - - Signs with Automatic Changing Copy - - - - - Theater Marquees - - - - - 14 Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) Footnotes for Table 131-02B 1 All uses in the OR zone, except passive recreation and natural resource preservation, shall be located within the allowable development area in accordance with Section 131.0250. 2 This use is permitted only if consistent with an approved park general development plan or master plan and is subject to any requirements identified in the plan. Vending in certain public places must comply with the provisions of sections 63.0102(b)(13) and (14) and 63.20.20. 3 The 40,000 square feet includes all indoor and outdoor areas that are devoted to the recreational use; it does not include customer parking areas. 4 Excluding the maintaining, raising, feeding, or keeping of swine. The maintaining, raising, feeding, or keeping of more than 10 domestic animals requires a premises of at least 5 acres. 5 Excluding storage of vehicles, containers, chemicals, and other items that may be hazards during or after a flood. 6 The City Manager will determine if a particular use is appropriate as a passive use in conformance with an approved development plan, park plan, or other plans applicable to the property. 7 No structures, except portable structures, are permitted within a floodway. 8 This use is only allowed in the OR-1-2 zone subject to the regulations in Section 141.1006 and the regulations in Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 1 (Environmentally Sensitive Lands Regulations). 9 No driving ranges or night use are permitted within the MHPA. 10 No fill or permanent structures shall be authorized for such development in the Coastal Overlay Zone. 11 Within the Coastal Overlay Zone, no structures are permitted within a floodway. 12 See Section 141.0422. Chapter 13: Zones (2-2025) 15 [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21836 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21836-SO.pdf ]
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