Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
San Diego County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of San Diego County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-03
- Contents
- 137 articles · 5,469 sections
- Jurisdiction
- San Diego County
Contents
- 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 IIIx — [HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN ADVISORY COUN…
- 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 LIMITATI…
- 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 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- 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 WH…
- 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
- Article LXV — DUE PROCESS AND SAFETY IN COUNTY FACILITIES
▸Title 1 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
▸Title 2 — LICENSES, BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND BUSINESS TAXES
▸Title 5 — REGULATION OF BUILDINGS, MOBILEHOME AND SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS AND TRAILER COACHES
▸Title 6 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview- Division 1 — FOOD
- Division 2 — ANIMALS AND POULTRY
- Division 3 — CROPS AND PLANTS
- Division 4 — DISEASE CONTROL
- Division 5 — PERMIT FEES AND PROCEDURES FOR BUSINESSES AND HEALTH REGULATED ACTIVITIES
- Division 6 — SANITATION REGULATIONS FOR BUSINESSES
- Division 7 — WATER AND WATER SUPPLIES
- Division 8 — UNIFIED PROGRAM, SEWAGE AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
- Division 9 — UNSANITARY AND UNSAFE PREMISES
- Division 10 — AMBULANCE, CRITICAL CARE, AND NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
▸Title 7 — HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
Overview- Division 1 — PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS
- Division 2 — TRAFFIC CODE
- Division 3 — PARKING ON COUNTY PROPERTY
- Division 4 — REGULATION OF THE USE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
- Division 5 — CENTER LINES
- Division 6 — MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Division 7 — TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
- Division 8 — ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
- Division 9 — STREET NAMING AND HOUSE NUMBERING
- Division 10 — SPECTATORS PROHIBITED AT ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED
▸Title 8 — ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS
Overview- Division 1 — SUBDIVISION OF LAND
- 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 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
Overview- Division 1 — ADMINISTRATION OF COUNTY BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL,…
- Division 2 — COUNTY BUILDING CODE
- Division 3 — COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE
- Division 4 — COUNTY PLUMBING CODE
- Division 5 — COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE
- Division 6 — FIRE PROTECTION
- Division II — SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
- Chapter 4 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 5 — SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
- Division 7 — COUNTY GREEN BUILDING CODE
- Division 8 — COUNTY ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE
- PART THREE: ANIMAL REGULATIONS
- PART FOUR: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- PART SIX: GENERAL REGULATIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS
- PART SEVEN: PROCEDURES
- Chapter 1 — INTRODUCTION
- Chapter 2 — PLANNING PROCESS
- Chapter 3 — EXISTING CONDITIONS
- Chapter 4 — GOALS AND POLICIES
- Chapter 5 — LAND USE/OVERLAY MAP
- Chapter 6 — DISTRICT – WIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES
- Chapter 7 — HISTORICAL GUIDELINES
- Chapter 8 — SYH
- Chapter 9 — PSRM
- Chapter 10 — CLEEF
- Chapter 11 — MTM
- Chapter 12 — MEUSD
- Chapter 13 — MEHS
- Chapter 14 — IMPLEMENTATION
- PART NINE: COASTAL ZONE REGULATIONS