Title 3 — PUBLIC SAFETY, MORALS AND WELFARE›Division 2 — POLICE REGULATIONS AND OFFENSES AGAINST
Chapter 10 — PUBLIC NUDITY
San Diego County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · San Diego County
*Note--Added by Ord. No. 4574 (N.S.), effective 10-24-75; amended by Ord. No. 9970 (N.S.), effective 3-12-09.
SEC. 32.1001. PURPOSE AND INTENT.¶
The presence of persons who are nude and exposed to public view in or on public rights of way, public parks or any other public land or in or on any private property open to public view from any public right of way, public park or other public land is offensive to members of the general public unwillingly exposed to these persons. The purpose of this chapter is to secure and promote the public health, morals and general welfare of all persons in the unincorporated area of the County.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9970 (N.S.), effective 3-12-09)
Cross reference(s)--Parks and recreation, § 41.101 et seq.
SEC. 32.1002. NUDITY DEFINED.¶
When used in this chapter, "nude" means devoid of an opaque covering which covers the genitals, vulva, pubis, pubic symphysis, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anus, anal region or pubic hair region of any person or any portion of the breast at or below the upper edge of the areola of any female person.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9970 (N.S.), effective 3-12-09)
SEC. 32.1003. PUBLIC PLACE DEFINED.¶
When used in this chapter, "public place" means any place open to the public, including public property, a public right of way or any private property that is open to the public. "Public place" also means any area from which the public can view a person or any part of a person on any property, public or private.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9970 (N.S.), effective 3-12-09)
SEC. 32.1004. PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITED.¶
It shall be unlawful for any person in the unincorporated area of the County to appear nude in a public place or to allow a minor in his or her custody who is six years old or older to appear nude in a public place.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9970 (N.S.), effective 3-12-09)
SEC. 32.1005. CHAPTER NOT APPLICABLE TO THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.¶
This chapter shall not apply to a person engaged in a live theatrical performance in a theater, concert hall or similar establishment which is predominantly devoted to theatrical performances.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9970 (N.S.), effective 3-12-09)
SEC. 32.1006. CHAPTER NOT APPLICABLE TO ACTS AUTHORIZED OR PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW.¶
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any act which is authorized or prohibited by the State law.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9970 (N.S.), effective 3-12-09)
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