Exceptions to Special Event Permit Requirement
San Diego Municipal Code § 22.4005
in effect§22.4005 Exceptions to Special Event Permit Requirement
(a) A Special Event Permit is not required for any activity listed in Section 22.4005(c).
(b) Although not required to get a Special Event Permit, an Event Organizer of an activity exempted pursuant to Section 22.4005(c) is required to comply with general regulations governing public safety or health.
(c) The following activities are exempt from the Special Event Permit requirement:
(1) funeral processions by a licensed mortuary;
(2) activities conducted by a governmental agency acting within the scope of its authority;
(3) lawful picketing on Sidewalks;
(4) Demonstrations that do not involve the use of vehicles, animals, fireworks, pyrotechnics or equipment (other than sound equipment), provided that:
(A) no fee or donation is charged or required as a condition of participation in or attendance at such Demonstration; and
(B) the Chief of Police is notified at least thirty–six (36) hours in advance of the commencement of the Demonstration;
(5) a fireworks display involving an assembly of Persons gathered on City public property for the primary purpose of watching such fireworks display, unless the fireworks display also involves the sale of food or alcohol at a location not exempted by section 22.4005(c)(6);
(6) activities held inside a Building or a facility intended for such activities; and
(7) film–making activities conducted under the aegis of the Motion Picture and Television Bureau of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce, or successor agency, when provisions for cost recovery for City support services have been made.
(“Exceptions to Special Event Permit Requirement” added 11–18–1997 by O–18439 N.S.)
(Amended 5-26-2011 by O-20059 N.S.; effective 6-25-2011.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art02Division40.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026