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Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS

Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 5.44 Race Tracks

Chula Vista Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Chula Vista

Cite as: Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sections:

  • 5.44.010 For vehicles with internal combustion engines – Prohibited.

  • 5.44.020 Operation deemed nuisance – Abatement. 5.44.030 Business licenses revoked.

***** For statutory authority for cities to license businesses for purposes of revenue and regulation, see Gov. Code

§ 37101; for authority for cities to declare nuisances and to provide for their abatement, see Gov. Code §§ 38771, 38773 and 38773.5.

5.44.010 For vehicles with internal combustion engines – Prohibited.

It is unlawful for any Person to operate or to sponsor a race track for vehicles propelled by internal combustion engines, or to participate in or take any part in the operation of such a race track or in any race involving any such vehicles, within the City except with the approval of a conditional use permit as provided for in CVMC 19.54.020(J)(7). (Ord. 3072, 2007; Ord. 2408 § 1, 1990; prior code § 20.41).

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5.44.020 Operation deemed nuisance – Abatement.

Any violation of the provisions of CVMC 5.44.010 is declared to be a public nuisance, and upon order of the City Manager or official designee, the City Attorney may immediately initiate proceedings necessary for the abatement or enjoinment of such violation in the manner provided by law. (Ord. 2718 § 1, 1998; prior code § 20.42).

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5.44.030 Business licenses revoked.

Any business license heretofore issued by the City for the conduct of any such activity as is described in CVMC 5.44.010 is revoked. (Prior code § 20.43).

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