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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*
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*
DIVISION 1. SUBDIVISION OF LAND
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS*
CHAPTER 2. FEES AND DEPOSITS
CHAPTER 3. PROCEDURES FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 5. FINAL MAP REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 6. PROCEDURES FOR MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 7. MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 8. PARCEL MAP REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 9. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
CHAPTER 10. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 11. NOTICES OF VIOLATION, CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE, VOLUNTARY MERGER AND REMAND OF ACCESS RIGHTS
CHAPTER 12. VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
CHAPTER 13. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS*
CHAPTER 14. PROPERTY CONDITION AGREEMENTS.
DIVISION 2. DEDICATIONS OF LAND AND FEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS*
DIVISION 3. MITIGATION OF IMPACT ON SCHOOLS*
DIVISION 4. [SETBACK REGULATIONS IN UNZONED AREAS]*
DIVISION 5. AIRPORTS*
DIVISION 6. MISCELLANEOUS LAND USE REGULATIONS*
DIVISION 7. GRADING, CLEARING AND WATERCOURSES*
DIVISION 8. DRAINAGE AND WATERCOURSES*
DIVISION 9. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS*
DIVISION 10. DEDICATION OF LAND OR PAYMENT OF FEES*
DIVISION 11. [FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION]*
DIVISION 12. TRAILS*
TITLE 9 CONSTRUCTION CODES AND FIRE CODE*
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE
San Diego County Board Policies
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SEC. 81.508. ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES ON FINAL MAPS.
   In addition to certificates and other material required by the SMA and this division every final map shall bear the following certificates:
   (a)   A certificate by the County Treasurer and the Director DPW that there are no unpaid special assessments or bonds shown by the records in their offices against the subdivision or any part of the subdivision.
   (b)   A certificate by the Clerk of the Board that the subdivider has complied with Government Code sections 66492 et seq. regarding deposits for taxes on the property within the subdivision.
(Amended by Ord. No. 4931 (N.S.), effective 7-7-77; amended by Ord. No. 5062 (N.S.), effective 2-23-78; amended by Ord. No. 5406 (N.S.), effective 3-22-79, operative 3-23-79; amended by Ord. No. 5927 (N.S.), effective 12-12-80; amended by Ord. No. 8477 (N.S.), adopted 11-8-94, operative 1-1-95; amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10)
SEC. 81.509. TITLE COMPANY CERTIFICATE.
   Except as provided in section 81.510, every final map submitted to the Board shall bear the certificate of a qualified title company that the parties who signed and acknowledged the map as holders of record title interests are all the parties having any record title interest in the land subdivided, who are required by Government Code section 66436 to consent to the preparation and recording of the final map. The title company certificate shall also provide the name of each party owning an interest listed in Government Code section 66436(a) who did not sign the final map together with a description of each party's interest and the reason why that party was not required to sign the final map. The Clerk of the Board shall notify the title company making the certificate the date the Clerk will transmit the final map to the County Recorder, at least 48 hours before the date the Clerk will transmit the map to the Recorder. In accordance with Government Code section 66465, the subdivider shall have the title company, on the date the Clerk will transmit the map, provide written evidence to the Recorder that all the information contained on the original certificate is correct.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10)
SEC. 81.510. TITLE COMPANY RECORD TITLE INTEREST GUARANTEE.
   (a)   In lieu of the title company certificate required by section 81.509 the subdivider may obtain and file with the Director a guarantee from a qualified title insurance company that the parties who signed and acknowledged the final map are the only parties having any record title interest in the land subdivided, who are required to sign the final map.
   (b)   If a subdivider obtains a guarantee from a title insurance company under this section the guarantee shall also list the name of each party who owns an interest described in Government Code section 66436(a) who did not sign the final map, together with a description of each party's interest and the reason why that party was not required to sign the final map.
   (c)   The Clerk of the Board shall notify the title company providing the guarantee the date the Clerk will transmit the final map to the County Recorder, at least 48 hours before the date the Clerk will transmit the map to the Recorder. In accordance with Government Code section 66465, the subdivider shall have the title company present written evidence to the County Recorder on the date the Clerk will transmit the map, that at the time of filing of the final map with the County Recorder, the information in the original guarantee is correct.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5406 (N.S.), effective 3-22-79, operative 3-23-79; amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10; amended by Ord. No. 10529 (N.S.), effective 5-18-18)
SEC. 81.511. DRAFTING STANDARDS.
   In addition to complying with Government Code sections 66433 et seq., each final map shall be suitable for microfilming and be of a drafting quality that when viewed or reproduced from microfilm at reduced scale, the map will be legible. The following standards shall also apply:
   (a)   Letter density shall be uniform and background density shall be uniform on each sheet to assure even contrast throughout each sheet.
   (b)   Minimum letter size shall be 0.10 inches in height for hand lettering and 0.08 for mechanically printed lettering. Letter spacing should be no less than 1/4 of the letter height used. Cursive writing and shadow block lettering shall not be used.
   (c)   Minimum monument symbol size shall be 0.10 inches.
   (d)   Self-adhesive or added on labels and certificates shall not be used.
   (e)   Shading, screening or gray scale of any information shall not be greater than 20 percent.
   (f)   Color shading shall not be used.
   (g)   In addition to a statement of scale, one graphic scale acceptable to the Director shall be shown on each sheet with one or more parcels. The graphic scale shall pertain to the predominant scale used on each sheet and be 4" minimum length.
(Amended by Ord. No. 6016 (N.S.), effective 5-7-81; amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10; amended by Ord. No. 10529 (N.S.), effective 5-18-18)
SEC. 81.512. SOIL AND GEOLOGY REPORTS.
   When a soils report or geology report has been prepared for a subdivision, the report will be kept on file for public inspection with the Director.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5406 (N.S.), effective 3-22-79, operative 3-23-79; amended by Ord. No. 6016 (N.S.), effective 5-7-81; amended by Ord. No. 6552 (N.S.), effective 4-15-83; amended by Ord. No. 7986 (N.S.), effective 11-7-91; amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10; amended by Ord. No. 10529 (N.S.), effective 5-18-18)
SEC. 81.513. CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO FINAL MAPS.
   A person requesting to amend a final map that has been recorded with the County Recorder to make one or more of the amendments listed in Government Code section 66469 or 66472.1, shall file a certificate of correction or an amending map with the Director. If the amending map or certificate of correction contains only those amendments allowed by Government Code section 66469 or 66472.1, complies with Government Code section 66470 and is certified by the County Surveyor, the Director shall file the amending map or certificate of correction with the County Recorder.
(Added by Ord. No. 6277 (N.S.), effective 5-27-82; amended by Ord. No. 7268 (N.S.), effective 2-27-87; amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10; amended by Ord. No. 10529 (N.S.), effective 5-18-18)
SEC. 81.514. MODIFICATION OF FINAL MAPS.
   (a)   A person requesting modification of a filed final map due to a change in circumstances may only modify the final map by obtaining approval from the County, pursuant to this section, to file a certificate of correction or an amending map. The request for approval shall be filed with the Director. The request shall include the proposed certificate of correction or amending map, a statement of the changes in circumstances the applicant relies on and each condition of the recorded final map the applicant requests to modify.
   (b)   The Director shall hold a public hearing on the proposed modifications of the final map conditions and shall give notice of the public hearing according to Government Code section 66451.3. In addition, the Director will notify community planning and sponsor group chairs, and other interested parties who request notice. In order to approve the application to file a certificate of correction or an amending map the Director must find based on the evidence presented at the hearing that all of the following are true:
      (1)   There are changes in circumstances that make one or more of the conditions of the map no longer appropriate or necessary.
      (2)   The proposed modifications do not impose any additional burden on the fee owners of the real property.
      (3)   The proposed modifications do not alter any right, title or interest in the real property reflected on the recorded map.
      (4)   The map as modified conforms to Government Code section 66474.
   (c)   Within 10 days of the hearing the Director shall prepare a written decision approving or disapproving the application and include the reasons for the decision. A copy of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant, any person who opposed the application in writing or in person at the hearing and any other person who requested a copy of the decision.
   (d)   The applicant, a County officer or any person who opposed the application either in writing or in person at the public hearing may appeal the decision to the Board. The appeal shall be filed in writing with the Director within 10 days of the date of the Director's decision. The appeal before the Board shall be de novo.
(Added by Ord. No. 6277 (N.S.), effective 5-27-82; amended by Ord. No. 7268 (N.S.), effective 2-27-87; amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10; amended by Ord. No. 10529 (N.S.), effective 5-18-18)
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