Reasons for Denial of a Special Event Permit
San Diego Municipal Code § 22.4014
in effect§22.4014 Reasons for Denial of a Special Event Permit
(a) The City Manager may deny a Special Event Permit to an applicant who has not:
(1) provided for the services of a sufficient number of traffic controllers trained, certified and appointed pursuant to Section 81.03; or,
(2) provided sufficient monitors for crowd control and safety; or,
(3) provided sufficient safety, health or sanitation equipment, services or facilities that are reasonably necessary to ensure that the Event will be conducted with due regard for safety; or,
(4) provided sufficient off–site parking or shuttle service, or both, when required to minimize any substantial adverse impacts on general parking and traffic circulation in the vicinity of the Event; or
(5) met all of the requirements for submitting an application for a Special Event Permit.
(b) The City Manager may deny a Special Event Permit if in the City Manager’s opinion:
(1) the Event will create the imminent possibility of violent disorderly conduct likely to endanger public safety or to result in significant property damage; or,
(2) the Event will violate public health or safety laws; or,
(3) the Event fails to conform to the requirements of law or duly established Council Policy; or,
(4) the applicant demonstrates an inability or unwillingness to conduct an Event pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Division; or,
(5) the applicant has failed to conduct a previously authorized or exempted Special Event in accordance with law or the terms of a permit, or both; or,
(6) the Event will require the exclusive use of beach or park areas during any period from Memorial Day through Labor Day in a manner which will adversely impact upon the reasonable use or access to those areas by the general public; or,
(7) the applicant has not obtained the approval of any other public agency within whose jurisdiction the Special Event or portion thereof will occur; or,
(8) the applicant has failed to provide an adequate first aid or emergency medical services plan based on Event risk factors.
(c) The City Manager may deny a Special Event Permit to an applicant who has failed to comply with any term of this Division, or with any condition of a Special Event Permit previously issued to the applicant.
(“Reasons for Denial of a Special Event Permit” added 11–18–1997 by O–18439 N.S.)
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=10Fetched: 10/28/2026