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San Diego Municipal Code § 33.1615 Bowling Alleys — Hours of Closing

San Diego Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Diego

Cite as: San Diego Municipal Code § 33.1615 · Text as of 2026-10-04

It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person or persons owning or being in charge, as the agent or servant of the owner, of a bowling alley, or the business conducted therein, to keep or permit the same to remain open between the hours of 2:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock A.M., in The City of San Diego; provided, however, that no outdoor bowling alley shall remain open or play be permitted thereon between the hours 12:00 o’clock midnight and 6:00 o’clock A.m. in The City of San Diego. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2329 N.S. adopted 12–16– 1941.)

§33.1615.1 Hours of Play

It is further declared to be unlawful for any person to play, cause to be played, or permit to be played, the game of bowling, in The City of San Diego, between the hours of 2:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock A.M. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2329 N.S. adopted 12–16– 1941.)

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§33.1615.2 Exceptions to Hours of Play

The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a permit to the owner or person in charge, as the agent or servant of the owner of an indoor bowling alley, to remain open and/or for playing to continue therein after 2:00 a.m. for special occasions upon such terms, under such conditions and for a limited number of days, as deemed advisable. (Amended 2–23–1987 by O–16812 N.S.)

Ch. Art. Div. 3 3 16 4

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 3: Business Regulations, Business Taxes, Permits and Licenses, (11-2000)

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