Purpose of the CN (Commercial--Neighborhood) Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 131.0502
in effect(a)
The purpose of the CN zones is to provide residential areas with access to a
limited number of convenient retail and personal service uses. The CN zones
are intended to provide areas for small scale, low intensity developments that
are consistent with the character of the surrounding residential areas. The
zones in this category may include residential development. Property within
the CN zones will be primarily located along local and selected collector
streets.
(b)
The CN zones are differentiated based on the permitted lot size and pedestrian
orientation as follows:
•
CN-1-1 allows development of a limited size with a pedestrian
orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each
3,000 square feet of lot area
•
CN-1-2 allows development with an auto orientation and permits a
maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot
area
•
CN-1-3 allows development with a pedestrian orientation and permits
a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot
area
•
CN-1-4 allows development with a pedestrian orientation and permits
a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot
area
Chapter 13: Zones
(3-2026)
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CN-1-5 allows development with a pedestrian orientation and permits
a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 600 square feet of lot
area
•
CN-1-6 allows development with a pedestrian orientation and permits
a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 800 square feet of lot
area
[Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20991 N.S. will not apply within the
Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies
O-20991 N.S. 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-20991-SO.pdf]
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