DATE:
April 26, 2022
03
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
REPEAL OF REGULATORY CODE PROVISIONS RELATED TO AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND ESTABLISHMENTS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
During the height of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the shutdown of small indoor businesses and restaurants caused many to lose significant revenue or close forever. In response, the Federal government and County of San Diego took action to provide relief to small businesses that were adversely impacted. While these actions made a difference, there is even more that can be done to help our local businesses. Reevaluating, innovating, and diversifying has been key to the success of businesses as they move forward.
The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to reevaluate ordinances, especially those with unnecessary restrictions. We can provide more opportunities for our entrepreneurs and small business owners in the County's unincorporated area by repealing the current San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, TITLE 2 LICENSES, BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND BUSINESS TAXES, DIVISION 1. BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 9 AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND ESTABLISHMENTS. This repeal will allow businesses to expand their customer base and workforce while reducing an unnecessary regulatory burden. Our unincorporated areas deserve to have the same business opportunities that are available to those living in the incorporated areas. This repeal can be done in a safe and responsible way while providing an economic benefit to our communities.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR JOEL ANDERSON AND VICE CHAIR NORA VARGAS
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in consultation with County Counsel, to return to the Board in 90 days with a draft ordinance that would repeal Chapter 9 of Title 2, Division 1 of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances and related sections.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted small businesses. A repeal of these Code sect...
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