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PREFACE
ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS*
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS*
ARTICLE III GENERAL RULES*
ARTICLE IIIa ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR AGING AND INDEPENDENCE SERVICES*
ARTICLE IIIb COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY*
ARTICLE IIIc PAST GRAND JURORS ASSOCIATION IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE IIIj AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM*
ARTICLE IIIk AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM FOR VENDORS*
ARTICLE III l AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE IIIm AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM -- EMPLOYMENT*
ARTICLE IIIn SAN DIEGO COUNTY COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES*
ARTICLE IIIo COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL*
ARTICLE IIIp FIRST 5 COMMISSION OF SAN DIEGO*
ARTICLE IIIq SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS PRACTICES REVIEW COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE IIIr REGIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION*
ARTICLE IIIs NORTH COUNTY GANG COMMISSION*
ARTICLE IIIt POLINSKY CHILDREN’S CENTER ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE IIIu SAN DIEGO SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT COUNCIL*
ARTICLE IIIv CHILD AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE IIIw ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
ARTICLE IV SAN DIEGO COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS*
ARTICLE IV-A ASSESSOR / RECORDER / COUNTY CLERK*
ARTICLE IV-B ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD*
ARTICLE IV-C ASSESSMENT HEARING OFFICER*
ARTICLE V AUDITOR AND CONTROLLER*
ARTICLE V-A PROCESSING AND CERTIFICATION OF ROUTINE CLAIMS*
ARTICLE VI BOUNDARY CHANGES*
ARTICLE VII BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AND APPROPRIATION, REVENUE AND STAFFING LIMITATIONS*
ARTICLE VIIa TEMPORARY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS TO SPECIFIED AGENCIES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO*
ARTICLE VIII CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER*
ARTICLE IX OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL*
ARTICLE X CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY*
ARTICLE X-A CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS*
ARTICLE XI DEPARTMENT OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER*
ARTICLE XII COUNTY CLERK*
ARTICLE XII-A COUNTY LIBRARIAN*
ARTICLE XII-B DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - WEIGHTS AND MEASURES*
ARTICLE XII-C CITY/COUNTY TASK FORCE ON AGRICULTURAL/URBAN ISSUES AND PESTICIDES*
ARTICLE XII-D DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES*
ARTICLE XII-E PESTICIDE TASK FORCE*
ARTICLE XII-F COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE**
ARTICLE XIII-A DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND RECOVERY*
ARTICLE XIII-B DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES*
ARTICLE XIV JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XV HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY*
ARTICLE XV-AA SAN DIEGO COUNTY EYE GNAT ABATEMENT APPEALS BOARD*
ARTICLE XV-A SAN DIEGO COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE XV-B HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHARGES AND FEES*
ARTICLE XV-C GENERAL RELIEF PROGRAM*
ARTICLE XVI CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COUNCIL*
ARTICLE XVI-A ADVISORY BOARDS*
ARTICLE XVI-B SAN DIEGO COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVI-C SAN DIEGO COUNTY FISH AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XVI-D SAN DIEGO COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVI-E LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONE NO. 2 - JULIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVII SAN DIEGO COUNTY FOSTER CARE SERVICES COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVII-A SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XVII-B SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XVII-C EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE*
ARTICLE XVII-D WHISTLE BLOWER PROTECTION PROCEDURE; ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WHISTLE BLOWER COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XVII-E SAN DIEGO COUNTY TECHNOLOGY OFFICE*
ARTICLE XVII-F SAN DIEGO COUNTY EVALUATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVIII CITIZENS LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD*
ARTICLE XVIIIa GRAZING ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE XIX ADULT INSTITUTIONS*
ARTICLE XIXa YOUTH CORRECTION CENTER*
ARTICLE XX FEES AND CHARGES*
ARTICLE XXA JUVENILE FACILITIES*
ARTICLE XXI INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION*
ARTICLE XXIa RULES OF CONDUCT AND PROCEDURE FOR PLANNING AND ZONING PROCESS*
ARTICLE XXIb PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD*
ARTICLE XXII DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES*
ARTICLE XXIIa OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AND PUBLIC GUARDIAN*
ARTICLE XXIIb DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES*
ARTICLE XXIIc DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES*
ARTICLE XXIII DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING*
ARTICLE XXIIIa RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK*
ARTICLE XXIV PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT*
ARTICLE XXIV-A REGISTRAR OF VOTERS*
ARTICLE XXV SHERIFF*
ARTICLE XXVI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS*
ARTICLE XXVIa OUT-OF-COUNTY/IN-COUNTY BUSINESS*
ARTICLE XXVId LIMITATIONS ON MAKING GIFTS AND PROVIDING MEALS OR BEVERAGES*
ARTICLE XXVIe REIMBURSEMENTS AND ALLOWANCES*
ARTICLE XXVII BOARD OF SUPERVISORS*
ARTICLE XXVIII COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE*
ARTICLE XXVIIIa CODE OF ETHICS*
ARTICLE XXVIIId CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVING FUNDING OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS*
ARTICLE XXIX [ORDINANCES REPEALED]*
ARTICLE XXX DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES*
ARTICLE XXXI PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS*
ARTICLE XXXII CABLE TELEVISION REVIEW COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XXXIII COUNTY HEARING OFFICER*
ARTICLE XXXIV COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY*
ARTICLE XXXV NOISE CONTROL HEARING BOARD*
ARTICLE XXXVI LITIGATION*
ARTICLE XXXVII DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENDER*
ARTICLE XXXVIII DEPARTMENT OF ALTERNATE DEFENSE COUNSEL*
ARTICLE XXXVIII-A DEPARTMENT OF ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER*
ARTICLE XXXIX DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT*
ARTICLE XXXIX-A SAN DIEGO COUNTY HOUSING, INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XXXIX-B MOBILE HOME ISSUES COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XL SAN DIEGO COUNTY PALOMAR AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XLI REMOVAL OF STRIKING EMPLOYEES*
ARTICLE XLI-A COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY*
ARTICLE XLII SAN DIEGO COUNTY INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XLIII SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER (CAC) PARKING LOT AD HOC COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XLIV SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL GROWTH AND PLANNING REVIEW TASK FORCE*
ARTICLE XLV TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT*
ARTICLE XLVI SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD ON AIDS/HIV*
ARTICLE XLVII SAN DIEGO COUNTY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION*
ARTICLE XLVIII SAN DIEGO COUNTY MILITARY AND VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL*
ARTICLE XLIX SANTA FE VALLEY WORKING GROUP*
ARTICLE L THE TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR ELIGIBILITY AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS*
ARTICLE LI SAN DIEGO COUNTYWIDE MOBILEHOME TASK FORCE*
ARTICLE LIII SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMEK HEFER SISTER COUNTY COMMISSION*
ARTICLE LIV SAN DIEGO COUNTY SOLID WASTE HEARING PANEL*
ARTICLE LV SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE LVI SAN DIEGO COUNTY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE LVII DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY*
ARTICLE LIX SAN DIEGO COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE LX SAN DIEGO COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE LXI SAN DIEGO COUNTY FALLBROOK AIRPARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE LXII OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES*
ARTICLE LXIII PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT OF 2011*
ARTICLE LXIV DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE
San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances
San Diego County Board Policies
2024
Ordinance Number
Title
Adopted Date
Code Section
Ordinance Number
Title
Adopted Date
Code Section
10884 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
01/09/2024 (8)
Not Codified
10885 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF ARTICLE XX OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO FILING FEES TO SEAL OR EXPUNGE A RECORD
01/09/2024 (11)
Administrative Code
10886 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 72.169.55.3. OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
01/10/2024 (1)
Regulatory Code
10887 (N.S.)
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO EXERCISING THE COUNTY’S POLICE POWER TO PROHIBIT RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS WITHOUT JUST CAUSE AND TO ENACT A DELAY ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENT INCREASES
01/30/2024 (1)
Not Codified
10888 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SAN DIEGO FLOODS 2024 EMPLOYEE LEAVE TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY
02/06/2024 (5)
Not Codified
10889 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 72.169.41., 72.163.19.3., 72.169.19.4., 72.161.96., AND 72.162. AND ADDING SECTION 72.243.12. OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ON ROADS IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
02/07/2024 (1)
Regulatory Code
10890 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
02/27/2024 (7)
Not Codified
10891 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
02/27/2024 (8)
Not Codified
10892 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISASTER RELIEF DEFERRAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS FOR THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED IN THE GOVERNOR-PROCLAIMED SEVERE WINTER STORM DISASTERS
03/12/2024 (7)
Not Codified
10893 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ARTICLE XX SECTION 370, RELATING TO Emergency Medical Services Fees
03/12/2024 (FP02)
Administrative Code
10894 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRADING, CLEARING AND WATERCOURSES ORDINANCE, TITLE 8, DIVISION 7, OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW BY-RIGHT MINISTERIAL GRADING PERMITS FOR BY-RIGHT HOUSING PROJECTS UNDER STATE LAW
03/13/2024 (1)
Regulatory Code
10895 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 731 AND 732, ARTICLE XL, OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING MEMBERSHIP AND SELECTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY PALOMAR AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
03/13/2024 (2)
Administrative Code
10896 (N.S.)
Ordinance issued in error
 
 
10897 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
04/09/2024 (11)
Not Codified
10898 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 72.161.35.1., 72.164.55., 72.169.52., 72.169.62., AND 72.169.62.1., DELETING SECTION 72.169.55., AND ADDING SECTION 72.164.55.1. OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
04/10/2024 (1)
Regulatory Code
72.161.35.1., 72.164.55., 72.169.52., 72.169.62., 72.169.62.1., Repealing 72.169.55., Adding 72.164.55.1
10899 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING A MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATION (MEHKO) PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
04/10/2024 (2)
Regulatory Code
10900 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XV-B OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHARGES AND FEES
05/21/2024 (5)
Administrative Code
10901 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE IV-A, SECTION 86.10 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCES RELATING TO FEES CHARGED BY THE ASSESSOR/RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK FOR IMAGED COPIES OF RECORDED DOCUMENTS
05/21/2024 (10)
Administrative Code
10902 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XX, SECTION 364.4 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF TAX COLLECTION SERVICE FEES
05/21/2024 (10)
Administrative Code
10903 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE X-A OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO FEES CHARGED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR COPIES OF AUDIO RECORDINGS
05/21/2024 (10)
Administrative Code
10904 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RULE 8(a) OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS AND ASSESSMENT HEARING OFFICERS RULES OF PROCEDURE RELATING TO FEES CHARGED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR WRITTEN ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
05/21/2024 (10)
Not Codified
10905 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ARTICLE XX SECTION 364.6, RELATING TO MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES AND CHARGES
05/21/2024 (20)
Administrative Code
10906 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XX OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FEES
05/21/2024 (21)
Administrative Code
10907 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 364.3 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO FEES CHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
05/22/2024 (4)
Administrative Code
10908 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES TO ADJUST DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY REGULATORY PROGRAM FEES AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCE REVISIONS
05/22/2024 (5)
Regulatory Code
10909 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO FEES AND DEPOSITS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND PARKS AND RECREATION
05/22/2024 (6)
Administrative Code
10910 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
06/04/2024 (5)
Not Codified
10911 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTIONS 125, 125.1 AND 496
06/04/2024 (5)
Administrative Code
10912 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE LAKESIDE COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, REF: PDS2016-REZ-16-002
06/05/2024 (7)
Not Codified
10913 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS
07/17/2024 (1)
Regulatory Code
 
10914 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO DIVISION 1 OF TITLE 2 OF THE REGULATORY CODE RELATING TO PRIVATE EMPLOYERS' USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY IN EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS
09/10/2024 (9)
Regulatory Code
 
Adding
10915 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
09/10/2024 (10)
Not Codified
10916 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTIONS
09/10/2024 (10)
Administrative Code
 
10917 (N.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND ADDING SECTIONS RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS
09/11/2024 (01)
Regulatory Code
 
10918 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 DIVISION 8 OF TITLE 6 RELATING TO ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE
09/11/2024 (02)
Regulatory Code
 
10919 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ARTICLE XX SECTION 372 RELATING TO RAMONA FIRE PROTECTION AND AMBULANCE/PARAMEDIC FEES AND CHARGES
10/08/2024 (FPO 1)
Administrative Code
 
10920 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
10/09/2024 (01)
Regulatory Code
 
10921 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII-D OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
10/22/2024 (19)
Administrative Code
 
200.4, 200.8, 201, 202, 203.1, Repealing 203
10922 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AND APPROPRIATION, REVENUE AND STAFFING LIMITATIONS
10/22/2024 (19)
Administrative Code
 
10923 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
10/22/2024 (19)
Administrative Code
 
10924 (N.S.)
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS AND ADDING SECTIONS OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
10/23/2024
Regulatory Code