Definitions for Curfew Regulations
San Diego Municipal Code § 58.0101
in effect§58.0101 Definitions for Curfew Regulations
All defined terms in this Division appear in italics. For purposes of this Division, the following definitions apply:
Curfew Hours means the period from 10:00 p.m. any evening of the week, until 6:00 a.m. the following day.
Emergency means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, natural disaster, an automobile accident or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life. “Serious bodily injury” means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
Establishment means any privately-owned place of business operated for a profit to which the public is invited, including but not limited to any place of amusement or entertainment.
Guardian means (1) a person who, under court order, is the guardian of a minor; or
(2) a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court.
Minor means any person under eighteen (18) years of age.
Parent means a person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent of another person.
Public place means any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities and shops.
Responsible Adult means a person at least eighteen (18) years of age, authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.
(Amended 7-1-1997 by O-18416 N.S.)
(Repealed “Definitions for Curfew Provisions” and added “Definitions for Curfew Regulations” 2-22-2010 by O-19932 N.S.; effective 2-22-2010.)
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/MuniCodeChapter05/Ch05Art08Division01.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026