Auto Dismantler

San Diego Municipal Code ch. 3, art. 3, div. 9

in effect

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0901 Definitions

§33.0901 Definitions For the purpose of this Division, an automobile Dismantler is any person defined by Vehicle Code section 220 and not exempted by Vehicle Code section 221. (Amended 2–23–1987 by O–16812 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0902 Records Required — Contents

§33.0902 Records Required — Contents Every automobile dismantler shall keep a record of the purchase, consignment, sales or exchange of each and every loose vehicle part which contains a serial number purchased, sold, or exchanged by him or them, which record shall contain the name and address of the person to or from whom he purchased, received, or sold the part and its serial number, and said record shall at all times be open to the inspection of the Chief of Police or any peace officer. (Amended 2–23–1987 by O–16812 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0903 Regulations — General

§33.0903 Regulations — General It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of an automobile dismantler, unless such business is carried on, maintained or conducted in compliance with the following regulations: (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0903.1 Regulations — Enclosed Premises

§33.0903.1 Regulations — Enclosed Premises That such business shall be carried on, maintained or conducted entirely inside an enclosed building or buildings, unless the premises on which such business is carried on, maintained or conducted shall be entirely enclosed by a fence or wall at least six (6) feet in height and constructed according to the requirements of the building code of said City, and that such fence or wall shall thereafter be maintained in a substantial and safe condition. (Amended 8–30–1960 by O–8347 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0903.3 Regulations — Signs

§33.0903.3 Regulations — Signs Any sign displayed by an auto dismantler shall conform to all applicable sign provisions of this Code. (Amended 2–23–1987 by O–16812 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0903.4 Regulations — Gates

§33.0903.4 Regulations — Gates Gates for access to the premises shall swing inwardly, and such gates shall be kept closed when the premises are not open for business. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0903.5 Regulations — Height of Piles

§33.0903.5 Regulations — Height of Piles That no automobile salvaged parts, metals, tires and/or accessories shall be piled, or permitted to be piled, in excess of the height of the enclosing fence or wall or nearer than two (2) feet thereto. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0903.6 Regulations — Inflammable Liquids

§33.0903.6 Regulations — Inflammable Liquids That all gas, oil or other inflammable liquid shall be drained and removed from any unregistered motor vehicle located thereon. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0903.7 Regulations — Access for Inspection

§33.0903.7 Regulations — Access for Inspection That the premises shall be so arranged that reasonable inspection or access to all parts of the premises can be had at any time by the proper fire, health, police and building authorities. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 33.0905 Enforcement

§33.0905 Enforcement Any employee designated by the Chief of Police with the duty to enforce the provisions of this Division is hereby authorized to arrest any person without a warrant whenever said employee has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a violation of this Division in his presence. (“Enforcement” added 10–14–1985 by O–16515 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/MuniCodeChapter03/Ch03Art03Division09.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026