Boat Beaching Areas and Boat Launching Zones, Beaching Prohibited Elsewhere
San Diego Municipal Code § 63.20.9
in effect§63.20.9 Boat Beaching Areas and Boat Launching Zones, Beaching Prohibited Elsewhere
The Director may designate any beach area or portion thereof as an area which may be used for the purpose of beaching or launching boats, and may establish and collect fees for the use of such boat beaching or launching areas, subject to the approval of the City Council. Such provisions shall be effective when signs are posted in such areas giving notice of such designation and fees.
No boat or vessel, excepting inflatable boats which are not propelled by machinery, may be launched or retrieved from any beach area in the City except in a designated boat beaching area or boat launching zone. Boats or vessels in distress are exempted from the foregoing provided there is a verifiable emergency immediately threatening persons or property and provided the boat or vessel can reach the shore without further threatening the safety of other persons or property. The burden of proof that an emergency exists or existed rests with the owner and pilot or person in command of the boat or vessel.
(Retitled to “Boat Beaching Areas and Boat Launching Zones, Beaching Prohibited Elsewhere” and amended 5–31–1994 by O–18073 N.S.)
(Amended 1-13-2023 by O-21606 N.S.; effective 2-12-2023.)
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/MuniCodeChapter06/Ch06Art03Division00.pdf#page=11Fetched: 10/28/2026