VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A new catholic cemetery with space for around 13,000 graves could be opening soon in Vista after recently receiving unanimous approval in late August. The new cemetery would be the second diocesan Catholic cemetery in San Diego County.

The San Diego County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 22 to grant a major-use permit for the Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery project, the Diocese of San Diego reports.

The cemetery would be built on a 14.5-acre property with space for around 13,000 graves at 1505 Buena Vista Drive in Vista in northern San Diego County. The property is located directly northeast of St. Thomas More Parish in Oceanside and has been owned by the diocese for 10 years.

The Diocese of San Diego said the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and

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