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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 CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES
COUNTY OFFICIALS
PREFACE
TITLE 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS*
TITLE 2 LICENSES, BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND BUSINESS TAXES*
DIVISION 1. BUSINESS REGULATIONS*
CHAPTER 1. UNIFORM LICENSING PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 2. COMMUNITY EVENTS
CHAPTER 3. TAXICABS AND TAXICAB OPERATORS*
CHAPTER 4. CASINO PARTIES*
CHAPTER 5. SOLICITATIONS*
CHAPTER 6. JUNK YARDS AND MOTOR VEHICLE WRECKING YARDS*
CHAPTER 7. PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS*
CHAPTER 8. OUTDOOR ASSEMBLIES*
CHAPTER 9. [RESERVED]*
CHAPTER 10. PERMANENT AMUSEMENT RIDES AND GO-CART CENTERS*
CHAPTER 11. DISTRIBUTION OF MERCHANDISE COUPONS
CHAPTER 12. FIREARMS DEALERS*
CHAPTER 13. SWAP MEETS*
CHAPTER 14. STORAGE OF SPRAY PAINT, MARKER PENS AND GLASS ETCHING PRODUCTS*
CHAPTER 15. REGULATION OF AVOCADO HANDLERS*
CHAPTER 16. CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS*
CHAPTER 17. REGISTRATION OF COMMERCIAL WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS*
CHAPTER 18. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS AND PEEP SHOWS*
CHAPTER 19. SHERIFF'S REGULATORY FEES*
CHAPTER 20. CONSUMER CONFIDENCE PROTECTION ACT*
CHAPTER 21. ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 22. PUBLIC DANCES
CHAPTER 23. TEEN-AGE PUBLIC DANCES*
CHAPTER 24. CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES
CHAPTER 25. CANNABIS
CHAPTER 26. TOBACCO RETAILING
CHAPTER 27. FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE
DIVISION 2. BUSINESS TAXES
DIVISION 3. LOBBYING ACTIVITIES*
DIVISION 4. TAXATION*
TITLE 3 PUBLIC SAFETY, MORALS AND WELFARE*
TITLE 4 PUBLIC PROPERTY*
TITLE 5 REGULATION OF BUILDINGS, MOBILEHOME AND SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS AND TRAILER COACHES*
TITLE 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION*
TITLE 7 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC*
TITLE 8 ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS*
TITLE 9 CONSTRUCTION CODES AND FIRE CODE*
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE
San Diego County Board Policies
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SEC. 21.803. LIMITS FOR EVENT.
   An outdoor assembly license shall only be granted for consecutive days and no outdoor assembly license shall be for more than five days.
(Added by Ord. No. 8655 (N.S.), effective 4-18-96; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
SEC. 21.804. LICENSE REQUIRED.
   No person shall conduct an outdoor assembly as defined in Section 21.802 in the unincorporated area of the County unless a license has been obtained pursuant to this chapter. The Sheriff shall be the Issuing Officer for any license required by this chapter. An outdoor assembly license is subject to sections 21.101-21.117 and this chapter.
(Added by Ord. No. 8655 (N.S.), effective 4-18-96; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
SEC. 21.805. APPLICATION.
   An application for an outdoor assembly license shall be submitted on a form provided by the Issuing Officer at least 60 days before the proposed event.
(Added by Ord. No. 8655 (N.S.), effective 4-18-96; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
SEC. 21.806. SUPPLEMENTS TO APPLICATION.
   Every application shall be accompanied by the following:
   (a)   A plot plan showing:
      (1)   Each property on which the event, event parking, event staging and other incidentals uses for the event will occur.
      (2)   Each property within 700 feet from the exterior boundaries of each property where the event, event parking, event staging and other incidental uses for the event will occur.
      (3)   The location of all existing structures, all structures to be erected, including booths, portable lavatories, stages, water fountains, medical and first aid stations, security command center, parking areas and trash disposal facilities, and the location of all outdoor cooking or live fires on the property shown in response to subparagraph (1) above.
      (4)   The pathways for pedestrian access on the property shown in response to subparagraph (1) above.
      (5)   The routes for vehicle and pedestrian access in the area surrounding the property shown in response to subparagraph (1) above.
   (b)   A written statement from the owner or person in control of each property shown in paragraph (a)(1) above, authorizing the use of the property for the outdoor assembly.
   (c)   Proof of insurance coverage pre-approved by the Risk Management Division of the County Human Resources Department (Risk Management).
   (d)   An emergency plan that includes an emergency medical procedures plan and emergency evacuation or sheltering plan.
(Added by Ord. No. 8655 (N.S.), effective 4-18-96; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07; amended by Ord. No. 10698 (N.S.), effective 1-7-21)
SEC. 21.807. MANAGER REGISTRATION.
   (a)   An outdoor assembly for which a license is required by this chapter shall have an adult manager present at the event at all times when the event is being conducted. No person shall act as the manager of an outdoor assembly unless he has registered with and been approved by the Issuing Officer.
   (b)   No person shall employ a manager of an outdoor assembly unless the Issuing Officer has approved the manager's registration.
(Added by Ord. No. 8655 (N.S.), effective 4-18-96; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
SEC. 21.808. SECURITY PERSONNEL.
   An outdoor assembly shall have a minimum of three (3) security personnel in attendance at all times for up to 350 attendees. An outdoor assembly that is projected to exceed 350 attendees at any time shall have present a minimum of one additional security person for each, up to 100 additional attendees, projected to be present at the event. The Issuing Officer may, as a condition to issuing the license for the assembly, require more than the minimum security personnel, if the Issuing Officer determines that additional security personnel are necessary to protect the health and safety of attendees and/or the community.
(Added by Ord. No. 8655 (N.S.), effective 4-18-96; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07; amended by Ord. No. 10312 (N.S.), effective 2-6-14)
SEC. 21.809. PERSON INTOXICATED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS.
   It shall be unlawful for any person who is intoxicated or under the influence of any controlled substance to be present at any outdoor assembly. No person who conducts or assists in conducting an assembly shall allow a person who is intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance to be admitted to or to remain at an outdoor assembly.
(Added by Ord. No. 8655 (N.S.), effective 4-18-96; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
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