Earlier editions: 2026-09
Del Mar Municipal Code Art. II Powers of City
Del Mar Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Del Mar
Cite as: Del Mar Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 200. - Powers.¶
The City shall have the power to levy a tax or taxes upon the right or privilege of being admitted to any premises for the purpose of attending or witnessing any exhibition, entertainment or event, or series of events (amusement, sporting or otherwise) or upon the right of privilege of attending or witnessing any such exhibition, entertainment, or event, or series of events, when a charge or price is paid or imposed for said right or privilege.
Sec. 201. - Subject to General Laws.¶
Except as provided below in section 202 of this Charter, the City shall be subject to and governed by the general laws of the State, as now and hereafter existing, relating to cities organized under said general laws, and shall have and may exercise all the rights, powers and privileges and be subject to all the restrictions, limitations and procedures granted or imposed by said general laws upon such general law cities. The City shall act consistently with the City's General Plan (Community Plan).
(Amend. of 11-6-2018)
Sec. 202. - Reserved Charter Rights.¶
The City of Del Mar reserves all rights, including the right of home rule, to exercise the maximum local control allowed by the California Constitution over local affairs. While the City shall act consistently with the City's General Plan (Community Plan), this reservation of home rule authority includes, but is not limited to, all other land use and zoning matters as follows:
a. Any Specific Plans
b. Zoning
c. Subdivisions
d. The City's Local Coastal Program
e. Housing and the implementation of the city's Housing Element
f. Any other land use regulation applicable to the city
(Amend. of 11-6-2018)
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