ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO DELEGATE SIGNATORY AUTHORITIES FOR ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)

The County of San Diego has adopted an ordinance to establish a formal encroachment permit process and delegate signatory authority to the Director of the Department of Public Works or their designee. This process allows for the issuance of permits for the use of District property across all districts within San Diego County. To protect District property rights, these permits are issued as licenses, meaning that any encroachment must be removed, relocated, or modified at the owner's expense if necessary to facilitate District use of the property. Additionally, permit holders are required to provide defense and indemnity to the District for any liability arising from the placement and maintenance of the encroachment. Approved by the County Board of Directors on June 10, 2026, the project is classified as a special notice under NAICS code 541490. It is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the delegation of signatory authority is determined to have no significant environmental impact. The primary point of contact for this administrative action is Deputy Director Richard Whipple, III.