Disorderly Conduct

San Diego Municipal Code ch. 5, art. 6

in effect

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.03 Gambling Implements in Barricaded Premises — Prohibited

§56.03 Gambling Implements in Barricaded Premises — Prohibited That it be, and it is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person within the limits of The City of San Diego, California, to exhibit or expose to view in any barred or barricaded house or room or in any place built or protected in a manner to make it difficult of access or ingress to police officers, when three or more persons are present, any cards, dice, dominoes, fan tan table or layout, or any part of such layout, or any gambling implements whatsoever; or for any person to visit or resort to any such barred or barricaded house or room or other place in the said City of San Diego, built or protected in a manner to make it difficult of access or ingress of police officers, where any cards, dice, dominoes, fan tan table or layout or any part of such layout, or any gambling implements whatsoever are exhibited or exposed to view when three or more persons are present. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.04 Visiting Gambling Premises — Prohibited

§56.04 Visiting Gambling Premises — Prohibited No person shall knowingly become a visitor at any place where illegal gambling is in progress. (Amended 5–17–1966 by O–9427 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.05 Betting at Games with Money, Credit, Representative of Money — Prohibited — Exceptions

§56.05 Betting at Games with Money, Credit, Representative of Money — Prohibited — Exceptions That it be, and it is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person to play or bet at or against any game, not mentioned in Section 330 of the Penal Code of the State of California, which is played, conducted, dealt or carried on with dice, dominoes or checkers for money, checks, chips, credit or any other representative of money or any other valuable consideration, including, but not limited to, liquor, cigars, cigarettes, and/or tobacco. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.06 Solicitation for the Purpose of Gambling — Prohibited

§56.06 Solicitation for the Purpose of Gambling — Prohibited That it be, and it is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person, through invitation or device, to solicit another person to visit any place for the purpose of gambling. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.07 Coin Operated Contrivance, Gambling Devices, Etc., Delivering Money or Tokens, Etc., Exchangeable for Money — Prohibited

§56.07 Coin Operated Contrivance, Gambling Devices, Etc., Delivering Money or Tokens, Etc., Exchangeable for Money — Prohibited That it shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession, or under his control, either as owner, lessee, agent, employee, mortgage, or otherwise, or to permit to be placed, maintained or kept in any room, space, enclosure or building owned, leased or occupied by him or under his management or control, any clock, joker, tape, card or slot machine, appliance, contrivance or mechanical device which is operated or played by placing or depositing therein any coins, checks, slugs, balls, or other articles of device, or in any other manner, and by means whereof, or as a result of the operation of which, any merchandise, money, representative or articles of value, checks, or tokens, redeemable in or exchangeable for money, or any other thing of value, is won or lost or taken from or obtained from such machine. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.07.1 Same — Confiscation and Destruction

§56.07.1 Same — Confiscation and Destruction That every clock, joker, appliance, tape, card or slot machine, or other machine or device, whether or not the same shall indicate the reward to be paid thereby before each subsequent play, action, or operation thereof, for the reception of money, checks, slugs, balls, or other articles of device, or upon the action or operation of which money, merchandise, representative, or articles of value, checks or tokens redeemable in or exchangeable for money or any other thing of value, is paid, won or lost, or obtained, is hereby declared to be a gambling device, and shall be subject to seizure, confiscation and destruction by the Police Department of The City of San Diego. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.07.2 Same — Scope of Section — Exceptions

§56.07.2 Same — Scope of Section — Exceptions This Section is designed and intended to cover the operation of machines in The City of San Diego which do not give each and every time played the same value in goods, fares or merchandise, token, slug, ticket, or anything exchangeable directly or indirectly for any thing of value, and is designed and shall be construed to prohibit all devices as well as slot machines, howsoever operated, or howsoever played, which do not give the same value in goods, wares or merchandise, or token of value exchangeable for goods, wares or merchandise or money, each time said device is operated, and is intended to include boards or other devices equipped with pegs and slots guiding or directing the fall or deposit of coins or slugs or balls, where such fall or deposit govern the amount received by the depositor in merchandise or other articles of value or exchange, and the amount or article or merchandise or token received is not always the same; PROVIDED, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit the maintenance and operation of mechanical devices which deliver to the operator exactly the same result each time played in goods, wares or merchandise. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.07.3 Same — Possession or Control Prohibited

§56.07.3 Same — Possession or Control Prohibited That it shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession, or under his control, as owner, lessee, agent, employee, mortgagee or otherwise, or to permit to be placed, maintained or kept in any room, space, enclosure or building owned, leased or occupied by him, or under his management or control, any gambling device. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.08 Punchboard, Similar Gambling Device — Prohibited

§56.08 Punchboard, Similar Gambling Device — Prohibited That it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep, lease, exhibit, rent, possess or offer for display any punchboard or similar gambling device in The City of San Diego. It is the object and purpose of this Section to declare unlawful any punchboard, whether the design and purpose thereof contemplates its use singly or in connection with or as part of another game, art or skill or combination of games, arts and skills, when such punchboard is designed, used or understood or intended to be used as a lottery or gambling device. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.09 Lottery Ticket — Prohibited

§56.09 Lottery Ticket — Prohibited No person shall have in his possession any lottery ticket or have, keep or store upon any premises in his possession or under his control any lottery ticket. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.10 Lottery Device — Prohibited

§56.10 Lottery Device — Prohibited No person shall have in his possession any lottery device. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.11 Possession of Records of Lottery, Etc., Prohibited

§56.11 Possession of Records of Lottery, Etc., Prohibited No person shall have in his possession any book, tablet, ledger, account, bill, paper, memorandum, list or record used or understood or intended to be used or to represent any record whatsoever of any lottery, lottery company, lottery ticket, device or drawing had or to be had. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.12 Manufacturing, Writing, Etc. of Lottery Ticket Prohibited

§56.12 Manufacturing, Writing, Etc. of Lottery Ticket Prohibited No person shall make, manufacture, print, engrave, stamp, paint or write, either in whole or in part, any lottery ticket. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.13 Disseminating Information Regarding Lottery — Prohibited

§56.13 Disseminating Information Regarding Lottery — Prohibited No person shall give, publish, disseminate or impart any knowledge or information regarding the alleged result or outcome of any lottery or lottery drawing. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.14 Lottery — Proof Required for Violation of Sections

§56.14 Lottery — Proof Required for Violation of Sections Upon a trial for the violations of any of the provisions of Section 56.09 to 56.13 inclusive, it shall not be necessary to prove the existence of any lottery or lottery company in, for, or by which any lottery ticket is intended to be issued or used or purported to be or to have been issued or used; nor to prove the existence of any lottery or lottery company, actual or pretended, in, for or by which any book, tablet, ledger, account, bill, paper, memorandum, list, record, device or other object is or has been made, kept, issued, printed, written, marked, stamped, set up or drawn; but in all such cases proof that such articles enumerated herein are used or intended to be used or where or have been used or are purported or understood to belong to or be a part of or relate to any lottery, lottery company, lottery ticket or lottery drawing, is sufficient; provided, that no provision in the foregoing Sections shall be construed to apply to any peace officer in the course of his official duties or to any other person employed by the said City of San Diego in the course of the duties of his employment. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.15 Gambling Devices, Etc. — Declared Nuisance

§56.15 Gambling Devices, Etc. — Declared Nuisance Any machine, contrivance, appliance, device, game, ticket, chance, share, interest, instrument, punchboard or article operated, used, kept, possessed, placed or maintained in violation of the provisions of: (a) Section 330a of the Penal Code of the State of California; (b) Any Section enumerated in Part 1, Title 9, Chapter IX of the Penal Code of the State of California; (c) Sections 56.09 to 56.13, inclusive, is hereby declared to be a nuisance and shall be subject to abatement as hereinafter provided. When any person has been convicted or pleaded guilty to any violation of any law of this City or of any law of this state which offense involves the operation, use, maintenance or possession of any article declared by this Section to be a nuisance, then such article shall be destroyed by the Chief of Police after the plea or after the judgment of conviction has become final. If any article subject to destruction, as hereinabove provided, is in the custody of any court within this City, the Chief of Police shall cause an application to be made to the judge of said court for an order releasing such article to him in order that he may comply with this Section. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.16 Visiting at Premises where Lottery Contrived, Conducted, Etc. — Prohibited

§56.16 Visiting at Premises where Lottery Contrived, Conducted, Etc. — Prohibited It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person in The City of San Diego to visit or become a visitor at any office, house, room, tenement or other place where any lottery is conducted, contrived, prepared, set up or drawn, or to visit or become a visitor at any office, house, room, tenement or other place where the sale or transfer of lottery tickets is conducted or carried on or to visit or to become a visitor at any place where the sale or transfer of any share, chance or interest in or depending upon the event of any lottery or any paper, certificate or instrument purporting or understood to be or to represent any ticket, chance, share or interest in or depending upon the event of any lottery is conducted or carried on. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.17 Tipsters — Business Prohibited

§56.17 Tipsters — Business Prohibited It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of disseminating predictions of the result of any sporting event by means of the mail in response to telephone solicitations, telephone and telegraph. For the purpose of assisting in the interpretation and enforcement of the language of this section only, the following words are defined: ENGAGED IN BUSINESS is defined as owning, conducting, operating, managing, or carrying on a business, the primary purpose of which is to sell subscriptions to the public for information as to the probable results of future sporting events, whether such information is referred to as news, selections or tips on sporting events of any kind. SPORTING EVENT shall specifically include but not be limited to contests or exhibitions of baseball, football, basketball, boxing, wrestling, Jai Alai, horse racing, and dog racing. (“Tipsters — Business Prohibited” added 7–15–1954 by O–6199 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.20 Certain Types of Coin Games and Similar Contrivances — Definitions

§56.20 Certain Types of Coin Games and Similar Contrivances — Definitions For the purposes of this Section, the following terms are defined as hereinafter set forth: (a) “Pin Ball Game.” Any table, cabinet or mechanism equipped for the playing of any game whereby any marble, ball, pellet or other moving object is propelled, released, rolled or shot along, over or above a surface set with pins, pegs or other obstructions or irregularities which deflect or impede the course of the moving object or which may divert or direct it beyond the control of the player. (b) “Marble Game.” Any table, cabinet or stand equipped for the playing of a game whereby marbles or balls are, with the aid of a mechanical plunger or other affixed device, propelled, released, shot or rolled so as to drop or come to rest in holes, slots, cups or traps, resulting in a score or tally being electrically or otherwise registered or shown, which score or tally depends upon the course followed or point reached by the marble or ball or upon the contact points touched by it along its course, or upon any combination of such factors. (c) The phrase “any game similar to a marble game” shall mean: “Balley–Alley” and other miniature mechanical bowling game device, by whatever name called: any table, cabinet or mechanical device equipped for the playing of any game whereby any marble, ball, pellet or any moving object is propelled, rolled, shot or released toward a goal, pin, set of pins, or other objective by means of any plunger, ejector, mechanical bat, mechanical hand or by means of any other striking or releasing mechanism which is affixed or attached to the table or cabinet or which is an integral part of the mechanical device of which is mechanically manipulated, controlled or guided, and which game is so contrived that, at the conclusion of the operation or play thereof the score or result of play thereof is visible or otherwise discernible so as to permit or make practicable the paying off or awarding of a price or reward upon the operation or play of the game. d) “Claw,” “Hook” or “Grab” Machine. Any amusement machine or device so designed that articles placed or heaped therein for the purpose of the game may be grabbed, hooked, or otherwise displayed, recovered or removed by the operation of any contrivance simulating in miniature a power–shovel, clamshell, dragline, or similar excavating tool or machine; it being the intent hereby to include machines or devices which do not deliver, disgorge or eject any article contained therein, or permit the operator to obtain possession of any such article or duplicate thereof. (e) “Horse Racing Machine.” Any mechanically operated amusement machine or device contrived to simulate in miniature the running of a horse race or any other race run by beasts, humans or machines, or which is contrived to put in motion any number of objects or symbols which then do, or appear to, run or move against each other in the manner of a miniature race, or which is designed to represent, by symbols, the running of any race and the order of the finish thereof. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2429 N.S. adopted 4–28–1942.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.20.1 Slot Machines, Marble Machines, Pin Ball Machines, Etc. — Use Prohibited

§56.20.1 Slot Machines, Marble Machines, Pin Ball Machines, Etc. — Use Prohibited It shall be unlawful for any person to own or have in his possession or under his custody or control, either as owner, lessee, agent, employee, mortgagee or otherwise, any slot machine, pin ball machine, marble machine or any similar device or contrivance, upon the result of the action of which money, amusement or other valuable thing is or may be staked or hazarded, and which is or may be operated or played by placing or depositing therein any coins, checks or slugs, or as a result of the operation of which any money, amusement, value, or representative of value is or may be won or lost, when the result of the action or operation of said slot machine, pin ball machine, marble machine, or similar device or contrivance is dependent, in whole or in part, upon hazard or chance. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2359 N.S. adopted 1–27–1942.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.20.2 Same — Possession Prohibited

§56.20.2 Same — Possession Prohibited It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or possess in any place of business, or in any place of public resort: (a) Any pin ball game, any marble game, or any game similar to a marble game, or any claw, hook or grab machine, or any horse racing machine, the operation of which game or machine is controlled, permitted or made available by placing therein a coin, plug, disk, key or token, or which is let for use, operation or play upon the payment or delivery of anything of value therefor, or upon the making of any purchase. (b) Any mechanical device or mechanically operated contrivance for the playing of any game of chance, the use or operation of which is controlled, permitted or made available by placing therein any coin, plug, disk, key or token, or which is let for use, operation or play upon the payment or delivery of anything of value therefor, or upon the making of any purchase. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2429 N.S. adopted 4–28–1942.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.20.3 Same — Exceptions

§56.20.3 Same — Exceptions The provisions of this section shall not apply to the keeping, possessing or exhibiting any such mechanical contrivance or device at or in any mercantile store in which such mechanical contrivance or devices are kept solely for sale and which mechanical contrivances or devices members of the public are not permitted or allowed to operate, manipulate or play except as incident to a demonstration for the purpose of sale. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2429 N.S. adopted 4–28–1942.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.20.4 Same — Adapted to Gambling

§56.20.4 Same — Adapted to Gambling The classes and types of devices hereinabove described are regarded as peculiarly adapted to gambling, or to incite the gambling tendency, and are not bonafide amusement machines. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2429 N.S. adopted 4–28–1942.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.20.5 Same — Unlawful Possession — Declared to Be a Nuisance

§56.20.5 Same — Unlawful Possession — Declared to Be a Nuisance Any machine, contrivance, appliance, device, game, ticket, chance, share, interest, instrument or article operated, used, kept, possessed, placed or maintained in violation of the provisions of: (a) Section 330a of the Penal Code of the State of California; or (b) Any section enumerated in Part 1, Title 9, Chapter IX of the Penal Code of the State of California; or (c) Any of the provisions of this Section and these Subsections, is hereby declared to be a nuisance and shall be subject to abatement as hereinafter provided. When any person has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any violation of any law of this City or of any law of this state, which offense involved the operation, use, maintenance or possession of any article declared by this Subsection to be a nuisance, then such article shall be destroyed by the Chief of Police after the plea or after the judgment of conviction has become final. If any article subject to destruction as hereinabove provided is in the custody of any court within the City, the Chief of Police shall cause an application to be made to the judge of said court for an order releasing such article to him in order that he may comply with this section. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2429 N.S. adopted 4–28–1942.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.24.1 Definition of Model Glue

§56.24.1 Definition of Model Glue As used in this Article, the term “model glue” shall mean any glue or cement of the type commonly used in the building of model airplanes, boats, and automobiles, or any other substance containing toluene, acetone, or other solvent or chemical having the property of releasing toxic vapors. (“Definition of Model Glue” added 7–18–1967 by O–9670 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.24.2 Inhalation of Fumes Prohibited

§56.24.2 Inhalation of Fumes Prohibited No person shall, for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses or nervous system, intentionally smell or inhale the fumes from any model glue: Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to the inhalation of any anesthesia for medical or dental purposes. (“Inhalation of Fumes Prohibited” added 7–18–1967 by O–9670 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.40 Mar, Deface Windows — Prohibited

§56.40 Mar, Deface Windows — Prohibited That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to mark, mar or daub windows with paraffin, soap, beeswax or other substance, in The City of San Diego. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.50 Loud Noises or Disturbances as Threats — Prohibited

§56.50 Loud Noises or Disturbances as Threats — Prohibited That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons in or upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public place in The City of San Diego, to make any loud or unusual noise, or to speak in a loud or unusual tone, or to cry out and proclaim, or to use any threatening, profane or vulgar language for the purpose of inducing or influencing any person: (a) To refrain from or discontinue entering or leaving any works, factory, shop, store, hotel, restaurant, public conveyance, or any other place where business is transacted, conducted or carried on, or where any person is employed, or, (b) To refrain from or discontinue using any goods, wares, or merchandise, or patronizing the business of any person, firm, or corporation, or, (c) To refrain from or discontinue the services of employment of any person, firm or corporation, whether such services be personal, professional, or otherwise, or, (d) To refrain from or discontinue performing any service, employment, or labor in any works, factory, shop, store, hotel, restaurant, public conveyance, or any other place where business is transacted, conducted or carried on or where any person is employed; or, for the purpose of intimidating, threatening, or coercing any person who is performing or seeking employment or labor in any works, factory, shop, store, hotel, restaurant, public conveyance, or any other place where business is transacted, conducted or carried on, or where any person is employed. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.51 Picketing for Purpose of Intimidation — Prohibited

§56.51 Picketing for Purpose of Intimidation — Prohibited That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons in or upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public place in The City of San Diego, to picket, act as a picket, or assist or engage in any act of picketing for the purpose of intimidating, threatening and coercing any person, or in such manner, or in such numbers, as to intimidate, threaten or coerce any person; or to place, carry, show or display any banner, badge, sign or other signal in front of or in the vicinity of, any works, factory, shop, store, hotel, restaurant, public conveyance, or any other place where business is transacted, conducted or carried on, for the purpose of intimidating, threatening and coercing any person, or in such a manner, or in such numbers as to intimidate, threaten and coerce any person; (a) To refrain from entering or leaving such place, or, (b) To refrain from or discontinue purchasing or using any goods, wares, or merchandise, or other articles manufactured, prepared, sold or kept for sale in such place, or, (c) To refrain from or discontinue visiting, entering or leaving any place where professional or other services are to be had or engaged, or, (d) To refrain from or discontinue performing any service, work, or labor in any such place; (e) To refrain from performing, engaging to perform, or seeking service, work or labor in such place. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.52 Causing Breach of Peace by Picketing — Prohibited

§56.52 Causing Breach of Peace by Picketing — Prohibited That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons in or upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public place in The City of San Diego to picket, act as a picket, or assist or engage in any act of picketing, or to place, carry, show or display any banner, badge, sign or other signal in front of or in the vicinity of any works, factory, shop, store, hotel, restaurant, public conveyance, or any other place where business is transacted, conducted or carried on, in a manner calculated or intended to cause or incite a public disturbance, or a breach of the peace, or in a manner the natural and reasonable tendency of which may cause or incite public disturbance or a breach of the peace. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.53 Nudity on Public Lands

§56.53 Nudity on Public Lands (a) Purpose And Intent. The presence of persons who are nude and exposed to public view in or on public rights of way, public parks, public beaches or any other public land, or in or on any private property open to public view from any public right of way, public beach, public park, or other public land, is offensive to members of the general public unwillingly exposed to such persons. The provisions of this section are enacted for the purpose of securing and promoting the public health, morals and general welfare of all persons in the City of San Diego. (b) Definitions. Whenever in this section the word “nude” is used, it shall mean devoid of an opaque covering which covers the genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum, anus or anal region of any person, or any portion of the breast at or below the areola thereof of any female person. Whenever in this section the term “public right of way” is used, it shall mean any place of any nature which is dedicated to use by the public for pedestrian and vehicular travel, and includes, but is not limited to, a street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, crossing, intersection, parkway, highway, alley, lane, mall, court, way, avenue, boulevard, road, roadway, viaduct, subway, tunnel, bridge, thoroughfare, square, and any other similar public way. (c) Nudity Prohibited. No person over the age of ten years shall be nude and exposed to public view in or on any public right of way, public park, public beach or waters adjacent thereto, or other public land, or in or on any private property open to public view from any public right of way, public beach, public park, or other public land. (d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to live theatrical performances performed in a theater, concert hall, or other similar establishment located on public land. As used in this section, theater, concert hall or similar establishment means a building, playhouse, room, hall or other enclosed place not open to public view from any public right of way but having a stage upon which movable scenery is located and theatrical, vaudeville or similar performances are given and seats so arranged that a body of spectators can have an unobstructed view of the stage and whose primary function is to give such performances. (Amended 11–19–1979 by O–15083 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.54 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Prohibited in Certain Areas

§56.54 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Prohibited in Certain Areas (a) Definitions. For purposes of sections 56.54, 56.55, and 56.56, the following terms are defined as follows: “Alcoholic beverage” has the same meaning as that set forth in California Business and Professions Code section 23004. “Bather” has the same meaning as that set forth in California Harbor and Navigation Code section 651.1. “Beach” means the sand or land area bordering the water of an ocean or bay. “Marine league” means three nautical miles. “Public park” means any property designated, dedicated or developed by or on behalf of the City of San Diego for park or open space use. “Seawall” means any wall between the beach and the boardwalk. “Sidewalk cafe” has the same meaning as that set forth in San Diego Municipal Code section 141.0621. “Vessel” has the same meaning as set forth in California Harbor and Navigation Code section 651(aa). (b) Unless the City Manager or designee has issued a special event permit, or unless otherwise permitted by section 56.54, it is unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverage at any time, upon any public property, not including public parks and beaches except as specifically listed in Appendix 56.54A, and public rights-of-way, including but not limited to public streets, parking lots, sidewalks, alleys, plazas, piers, including on or against seawalls, and including all sidewalks along the outer perimeters of such areas. (c) 12 Hour Ban It is unlawful to consume alcohol in the areas listed in Appendix 56.54B between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., unless the City Manager or designee has issued a special event permit or unless otherwise permitted by Section 56.54. (d) 16 Hour Ban It is unlawful to consume alcohol in the areas listed in Appendix 56.54C between 8:00 p.m. and Noon, unless the City Manager or designee has issued a special event permit or unless otherwise permitted by Section 56.54. (e) Section 56.54 does not prohibit: (1) any person from consuming alcoholic beverages within the defined boundaries of a sidewalk cafe located on the public right-of-way, or on property leased from the City. (2) any business from lawfully selling or dispensing alcoholic beverages in accordance with the requirements of local and state law. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of section 56.54 and its appendices, and except as provided in section 56.54(g), it is unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverage at any time, upon all public beaches, including any sidewalks, boardwalks, alleys, plazas, piers, jetties, on or against seawalls, upon public rights-of-way at any beach or coastal bluff, and all coastal access, view point and bluff rights-of-way, and including the adjacent coastal public parks and areas listed below: Calumet Park Charlotte Park Hermosa Park Hermosa Terrace Park Kellogg Park, including the boardwalk, seawall and La Jolla Shores Beach La Strand Park Marine Street Beach, including the beach, bluffs, stairs, and adjacent public rights of way between the northern property line of 274 Coast Boulevard and the westerly extension of the northern side of Westbourne Street Mission Bay Park, including all land areas of Mission Bay Park, including Bayside Walk, Ocean Beach Athletic Area (Robb Field) and Dusty Rhodes Park, including the parking lots, Santa Clara Point, Bob McEvoy Youth Fields (Mission Bay/Pacific Beach Youth Fields), Fiesta Island, Famosa Slough and Channel, and Fanuel Street Park Mission Beach Park, including the Belmont Park public areas and parking lots, including the boardwalk, seawall, and the beach Nicholson’s Point Park Ocean Beach Park, including the boardwalk, seawall, jetty, and the beach Ocean Boulevard Park (Pacific Beach Park), including the boardwalk, seawall, and the beach Palisades Park North (undeveloped) Palisades Park South (Law Street) Scripps Park South Mission Beach Park, including the boardwalk, seawall, and the beach Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Torrey Pines City Park Tourmaline Surfing Park Windansea Park All parking lots in Mission Bay Park All parking lots on the Pacific Ocean between the southern boundary of Sunset Cliffs Park and the southern boundary of Torrey Pines State Park The Peninsula of land known as “The Clam,” including all public areas accessible to pedestrians west of Coast Walk and the La Jolla sea caves, and north of the public parking lots adjacent to 1325 Coast Boulevard Crystal Pier and Ocean Beach Pier (g) Section 56.54(f) shall not apply: (1) to Mission Bay Golf Course and Torrey Pines Golf Course; (2) to locations for which the City Manager or designee has issued a special event permit; (3) if otherwise permitted under the terms of a lease agreement with the City of San Diego; and (4) if otherwise permitted by section 56.54(e). (h) Notwithstanding any other provision of section 56.54 and its appendices, and except as provided in section 56.54(g), it is unlawful for any bather to consume any alcoholic beverage within one marine league of any beach. However, subsection (h) shall not be construed to regulate the consumption of alcoholic beverages on any vessel. (Amended 9-8-1998 by O-18582 N.S.) (Amended 6-21-2004 by O-19290 N.S.) (Amended 11-8-2004 by O-19323 N.S.) (Amended 12-5-2007 by O-19690 N.S.; effective 1-14-2008) (Amended 7-15-2008 by O-19779 N.S.; effective 1-15-2009) (Amended 7-26-2010 by Emergency Ordinance O-19977 N.S.; effective 7-26-2010; replaced 9-14-2010 by O-19989 N.S.; effective 10-14-2010.) APPENDIX 56.54A 24 HOUR BAN Adams Community Park Adams Elementary School/Park Alcott Elementary School/Park Allen, Dennis V., Neighborhood Park Azalea Community Park Balboa Park areas not included in Section 56.54(d) [Appendix 56.54C] Bay Terraces Neighborhood Park Bay Terraces Junior High School/Park Berry Neighborhood Park Birdland Neighborhood Park (Fletcher Elementary School/Park) Bird Rock Elementary School/Park Birney Elementary School/Park Black Mountain Middle School/Park Boone Neighborhood Park Cabrillo Elementary School/Park Cabrillo Mini-Park North Cabrillo Mini-Park South Cabrillo Recreation Center Cadman Community Park Cadman Elementary School/Park Calumet Park Cedar Ridge Mini-Park Central Avenue Mini-Park Central Mini-Park Cesar Solis Community Park Charles Lewis III Memorial Park Charlotte Park Chicano Neighborhood Park Children’s Park Chollas Canyon Park Chollas Lake Community Park City Heights Community Park Clay Avenue Mini-Park Clay Elementary School/Park Clay Neighborhood Park Cliffridge Athletic Area Colina del Sol Community Park Coral Gate Neighborhood Park Cortez Hill Park Dailard Elementary School/Park Dana Center Doyle Community Park East San Diego Adult Recreation Club Edison Elementary School/Park Emerald Hills Neighborhood Park Encanto Community Park Famosa Slough and Channel Fanuel Street Park Fault Line Park Field Elementary School/Park Forward Elementary School/Park Franklin Elementary School/Park Gaslamp Square Park Golden Hill Community Park Gompers Neighborhood Park Grant Elementary School/Park Grant Hill Neighborhood Park Hardy Elementary School/Park Henderson, Willie, Athletic Area Hermosa Park Hermosa Terrace Park Hollywood Neighborhood Park Hoover Senior High School/Park Horton Plaza Park Hourglass Community Park Howard Lane Neighborhood Park “J” Street Mini- Park Jerabek Neighborhood Park Juarez Elementary School/Park Keiller Neighborhood Park Kellogg Park Kelly Neighborhood Park Kennedy, John F., Elementary School/Park Kennedy Neighborhood Park Kensington Neighborhood Park King, Martin Luther Community Park King, Martin Luther, Elementary School/Park “L” Street Mini-Park (at 28th Street) La Jolla Athletic Area (Allen Field) La Jolla Community Park La Jolla Elementary School/Park La Jolla Senior High School/Park La Mirada School/Park La Paz Mini- Park (undeveloped) La Strand Park Laureate Park Laurel Street Mini-Park Lewis Middle School/Park Linda Vista Community Park Lindberg Neighborhood Park Lomita Neighborhood Park Macdowell Neighborhood Park Marian Bear Memorial Park Memorial Community Park Mesa Verde Neighborhood Park Mesa Viking Neighborhood Park Mid-City Athletic Area Mira Mesa Senior High School/Park Mission Beach Park, including the Belmont Park public areas and parking lots Mission Heights Neighborhood Park Mission Trails Regional Park Montclair Neighborhood Park Montezuma Neighborhood Park Montgomery-Waller Community Park Mount Etna Neighborhood Park Mountain View Community Park Nestor Neighborhood Park Nicholson’s Point Park North Clairemont Community Park North Mountain View Mini-Park North Park Community Park Oak Neighborhood Park Ocean Beach Elementary School/Park Ocean Beach Park Ocean Boulevard Park (Pacific Beach Park) Ocean View Hills Neighborhood Park Ocean View Hills School/Park Old Trolley Barn Neighborhood Park Pacific Beach Community Park Pacific Beach Middle School/Park Bob McEvoy Youth Fields (Mission Bay/Pacific Beach Youth Field) Palisades Park North (undeveloped) Palisades Park South (Law Street) Palm Ridge Neighborhood Park Pantoja Park Paradise Hills Community Park Park de la Cruz Parkside Neighborhood Park Penn Elementary School/Park (Athletic Area) Plumosa Neighborhood Park Point Loma Community Park Portola Middle School/Park Presidio Community Park Rolando Mini-Park Rose Canyon Park San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts Santa Clara Point Santa Isabel Mini-Park San Ysidro Athletic Area (Larsen Field) San Ysidro Col. Irving Solomon Center San Ysidro Community Park Scripps Park Serra Senior High School/Park Sessions, Kate O. Memorial Park Sherman Elementary School/Park Sherman Mini-Park Silverwing Neighborhood Park Skyline Community Park Skyview Neighborhood Park South Bay Community Park (South) Clairemont Community Park South Mission Beach Park Southcrest Community Park Spreckels Elementary School/Park Standley Junior High School/Park Sunny Slope Neighborhood Park Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Taylor Library Park Tecolote Canyon Natural Park Tierrasanta Elementary School/Park Torrey Pines City Park Tourmaline Surfing Park Union Place Circle Park University Heights Open Space Park (the portions depicted in map 56.54A-A) Valencia Elementary School/Park Villa del Norte Mini-Park Virgie Hazel McCain and William Henry Carter Mini-Park Vista Pacifica Neighborhood Park Vista Terrace Neighborhood Park Wabash Mini-Park Walker Neighborhood Park Ward Canyon Park Washington Elementary School/Park Western Hills Neighborhood Park Widman, Marie, Memorial Neighborhood Park (Little Encanto Park) Wilson Middle School/Park Windansea Park 30th Street Mini-Park 32nd Street Mini-Park (north of Redwood) 41st Street Mini-Park All parking lots in Mission Bay Park All parking lots on the Pacific Ocean between the southern boundary of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park and the southern boundary of Torrey Pines State Park The Peninsula of land known as “The Clam” including all areas west of Coast Walk and the La Jolla sea caves, and north of the public parking lots adjacent to 1325 Coast Boulevard which are accessible to pedestrians. Crystal Pier and Ocean Beach Pier (Amended 12-5-2007 by O-19690 N.S.; effective 1-14-2008) (Amended 7-31-2009 by O-19892 N.S; effective 8-30-2009.) (Amended 6-21-2010 by O-19962 N.S.; effective 7-21-2010.) (Amended 12-7-2010 by Emergency Ordinance O-20012 N.S.; effective 12-7-2010; replaced 1-18-2011 by O-20016 N.S.; effective 2-17-2011.) (Amended 7-15-2015 by O-20538 N.S.; effective 8-14-2015.) (Amended 8-25-2015 by O-20559 N.S.; effective 9-24-15.) (Amended 7-19-2016 by O-20679 N.S.; effective 8-18-2016.) Map 56.54A-A University Heights Open Space Park [image omitted; see the official PDF] (Added 7-19-2016 by O-20679 N.S.; effective 8-18-2016.) APPENDIX 56.54B 12 HOUR BAN – 8:00 P.M. – 8:00 A.M. Cabrillo Heights Neighborhood Park Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park Carmel Del Mar Neighborhood Park Cleator, Bill, Neighborhood Park Collier Neighborhood Park East Clairemont Athletic Area Gershwin Neighborhood Park Lake Murray Community Park Mount Acadia Neighborhood Park Murray Ridge Neighborhood Park Ocean Beach Community Park Olive Grove Community Park Pioneer Park (Mission Hills) Presidio Park Rancho Bernardo Community Park San Carlos Community Park Serra Mesa Community Park Solana Highland Neighborhood Park Tecolote Community Park’ (Amended 12-5-2007 by O-19690 N.S.; effective 1-14-2008) (Amended 6-21-2010 by O-19962 N.S.; effective 7-21-2010.) (Amended 12-7-2010 by Emergency Ordinance O-20012 N.S.; effective 12-7-2010; replaced 1-18-2011 by O-20016 N.S.; effective 2-17-2011.) (Amended 8-25-2015 by O-20559 N.S.; effective 9-24-15.) APPENDIX 56.54C 16 HOUR BAN – 8:00 P.M. – NOON Within Balboa Park, the following nine designated lawn areas only, as depicted in Map 56.54C-A, excluding all sidewalks and hard surfaces: Botanical Building East Lawn Botanical Building West Lawn Federal Building Lawn House of Pacific Relations Lawn International Lawn Mall Lawn Moreton Bay Fig Lawn Pan American Plaza Lawn Recital Hall Lawn (Amended 12-5-2007 by O-19690 N.S.; effective 1-14-2008.) (Amended 6-21-2010 by O-19962 N.S.; effective 7-21-2010.) Map 56.54C-A Balboa Park Designated Lawn Areas [image omitted; see the official PDF] (Added 6-21-2010 by O-19962 N.S.; effective 7-21-2010.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.55 Urinating/Defecating in Public Prohibited

§56.55 Urinating/Defecating in Public Prohibited No person shall urinate or defecate in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley, plaza, park, beach, public building or publicly maintained facility, or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view. This section shall not apply to urination or defecation which is done in any restroom or other facility designed for the sanitary disposal of human waste. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.) (Amended 6-21-2004 by O-19290.N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.56 Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers Prohibited on Posted Premises

§56.56 Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers Prohibited on Posted Premises (a) Any person who has in his or her possession any bottle, can or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage which has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed, and who enters, is on, or remains on the posted premises of, any retail package off–sale alcoholic beverage licensee licensed pursuant to Division 9 of the Business and Professions Code, or on any public sidewalk immediately adjacent to the licensed premises is guilty of an infraction. (b) All retail package off–sale alcoholic beverage licensees licensed pursuant to Division 9 of the Business and Professions Code to operate in the City of San Diego shall post such licensed premises with notices clearly visible to patrons of the licensee and parking lot and to persons on the public sidewalk that the provisions of subdivision (a) are applicable. Such notices shall include language that states that possession of any opened alcoholic beverage container is prohibited by law. Any licensee who does not so post the licensed premises is guilty of an infraction. (c) As used in this section “posted premises” means those premises which are subject to licensure under any retail off–sale alcoholic beverage license, the parking lot immediately adjacent to the licensed premises and any public sidewalk immediately adjacent to the licensed premises which are posted with notices pursuant to subdivision (b). (d) As used in this section “parking lot immediately adjacent to the licensed premises” means any parking lot except those described in subdivision (e) which is contiguous to the licensed premises and any parking lot under the control of or operated in conjunction with the licensed premises. (e) The provisions of this section do not apply to any private residential parking lot immediately adjacent to the posted premises. (f) The subsections of this section are severable. The invalidity of a subsection shall not affect the validity of the remaining subsections. (“Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers Prohibited on Posted Premises” added 9-26-1983 by O–16046 N.S.) (Amended 6-21-2004 by O-19290 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.60 Definitions

§56.60 Definitions For purposes of sections 56.61 through 56.64, defined terms appear in italics. The following definitions apply to sections 56.61 through 56.64: Alcohol means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, from whatever source or by whatever process produced. Alcoholic beverage includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beer, and which contains one-half of one (1) percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances. Controlled substance means any drug or substance scheduled in the federal Controlled Substances Act and related regulations, as may be amended from time to time; the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, as may be amended from time to time; or any drug or substance prohibited by Chapter 5, Article 2, Division 33 of this Code. Gathering is a party, gathering, or event, where a group of three or more persons have assembled or are assembling for a social occasion or social activity. Legal Guardian means (1) a person who, by court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor; or (2) a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court. Marijuana has the same meaning as “cannabis” in California Health and Safety Code section 11018. Marijuana product has the same meaning as “cannabis product” in California Health and Safety Code section 11018.1. Minor means any person under twenty-one years of age. Parent means a person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, foster parent, or stepparent of another person. Premises means any residence or other private property, place, or premises, including any commercial or business premises. Response costs are the costs associated with responses by law enforcement, fire, and other emergency response providers to a gathering, including but not limited to: (1) salaries and benefits of law enforcement, code enforcement, fire, or other emergency response personnel for the amount of time spent responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with a gathering, and the administrative costs attributable to such response(s); (2) the cost of any medical treatment for any law enforcement, code enforcement, fire, or other emergency response personnel injured responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of a gathering; (3) the cost of repairing any City equipment or property damaged, and the cost of the use of any such equipment, in responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of a gathering; and (4) any other allowable costs related to the enforcement of Sections 56.61 and 56.62. (“Definitions” added 5-6-2003 by O-19172 N.S.) (Amended 4-26-2006 by O-19482 N.S.; effective 5-26-2006.) (Amended 3-25-2019 by O-21058 N.S.; effective 4-24-2019.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.61 Consumption of Alcohol, Marijuana, Marijuana Products, or Controlled Substances by Minor Prohibited

§56.61 Consumption of Alcohol, Marijuana, Marijuana Products, or Controlled Substances by Minor Prohibited (a) Except as permitted by state law, and subject to subsection (b), it is unlawful for any minor to: (1) consume at any public place or any place open to the public any alcoholic beverage, marijuana, marijuana product, or other controlled substance; (2) consume at any place not open to the public any alcoholic beverage, unless the minor’s consumption of the alcoholic beverage occurs exclusively between the minor and his or her parent or legal guardian, as permitted by Article I, Section 4, of the California Constitution; (3) consume at any place not open to the public any marijuana, marijuana product, or other controlled substance. (b) Section 56.61 does not apply to the consumption of a controlled substance as prescribed to the minor by a licensed medical practitioner authorized to issue the prescription. (“Consumption of Alcohol by Minor Prohibited in Public Place, Place Open to Public, or Place Not Open to Public” added 5-6-2003 by O-19172 N.S.) (Retitled to “Consumption of Alcohol, Marijuana, Marijuana Products, or Controlled Substances by Minor Prohibited” and amended 3-25-2019 by O-21058 N.S.; effective 4-24-2019.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.62 Hosting, Permitting, or Allowing a Gathering Where Minors Consume Alcoholic Beverages, Marijuana, Marijuana Products, or Controlled Substances Prohibited

§56.62 Hosting, Permitting, or Allowing a Gathering Where Minors Consume Alcoholic Beverages, Marijuana, Marijuana Products, or Controlled Substances Prohibited (a) It is the duty of any person having control of any premises, who knowingly hosts, permits, or allows a gathering at the premises, to take all reasonable steps to prevent the consumption of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, marijuana products, or other controlled substances by any minor at the gathering, except as legally prescribed. Reasonable steps are controlling access to alcoholic beverages, marijuana, and marijuana products at the gathering; prohibiting controlled substances at the gathering, except as legally prescribed; verifying the age of persons attending the gathering by inspecting drivers licenses or other government-issued identification cards to ensure that minors do not consume alcoholic beverages, marijuana, or marijuana products while at the gathering; and supervising the activities of minors at the gathering. (b) It is unlawful for any person having control of any premises to knowingly host, permit, or allow a gathering to take place at the premises where at least one minor consumes an alcoholic beverage, marijuana, marijuana product, or other controlled substance, whenever the person either knows a minor has consumed an alcoholic beverage, marijuana, marijuana product, or other controlled substance or reasonably should have known that a minor consumed an alcoholic beverage, marijuana, marijuana product, or other controlled substance had the person taken all reasonable steps set forth in subsection (a) of this Section. (c) This Section shall not apply to conduct involving the use of alcoholic beverages that occurs exclusively between a minor and his or her parent or legal guardian, as permitted by Article I, Section 4, of the California Constitution. (d) This Section shall not apply to any California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control licensee at any premises regulated by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. (“Hosting, Allowing a Party, Gathering, or Event Where Minors Consuming Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited” added 5-6-2003 by O-19172 N.S.) (Amended 4-26-2006 by O-19482 N.S.; effective 5-26-2006) (Retitled to “Hosting, Permitting, or Allowing a Gathering Where Minors Consume Alcoholic Beverages, Marijuana, Marijuana Products, or Controlled Substances Prohibited” and amended 3-25-2019 by O-21058 N.S.; effective 4-24-2019.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.63 Mandatory Minimum Fines

§56.63 Mandatory Minimum Fines Criminal violations of Sections 56.61 and 56.62 shall be punishable, on a first offense, by a mandatory minimum fine of $100.00, plus statutory penalty assessments, with neither fine nor assessments stayed or suspended, and, on second and subsequent offenses, by a fine of $200.00, plus statutory penalty assessments, with neither fine nor assessments stayed or suspended. (“Reservation of Legal Options” added 5-6-2003 by O-19172 N.S.) Amended 4-26-2006 by O-19482 N.S.; effective 5-26-2006)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.64 Reservation of Legal Options

§56.64 Reservation of Legal Options Violations of Sections 56.61 and 56.62 may be prosecuted by the City of San Diego, in the name of the People of the State of California, criminally, civilly, and/or administratively as provided by the Municipal Code. The City of San Diego may seek administrative fees and response costs associated with enforcement of Sections 56.61 and 56.62, through all remedies or procedures provided by statute, ordinance, or law. Sections 56.61 and 56.62 shall not limit the authority of peace officers or private citizens to make arrests for any criminal offense arising out of conduct regulated by Sections 56.61 and 56.62, nor shall they limit the City of San Diego’s or the People of the State of California’s ability to initiate and prosecute any criminal offense arising out of the same circumstances necessitating the application of Sections 56.61 and 56.62. (Added 4-26-2006 by O-19482 N.S.; effective 5-26-2006)

San Diego Municipal Code § 56.65 Local Authority

§56.65 Local Authority Sections 56.60, 56.61, 56.62, 56.63, and 56.64 shall not apply where prohibited or preempted by state or federal law. (Added 4-26-2006 by O-19482 N.S.; effective 5-26-2006)

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