Notice of Availability of the Draft Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Zoning Ordinance

The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) is pleased to announce that the Draft Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Zoning Ordinance amendment is available for public comment.

The draft ordinance defines BESS uses and determines where BESS can be located. The draft proposes to prohibit BESS in residential zones and encourages siting of BESS in appropriate industrial and commercial zones. The draft only addresses BESS facilities that have a total energy storage capacity of more than 600 kilowatt-hours (kWh). The draft also incorporates requirements to address safety and compatibility with surrounding areas.

Comment on the Draft Ordinance

We want your feedback! Comments can be submitted via email to PDS.LongRangePlanning@sdcounty.ca.gov or mailed to the attention of Mayu Tanaka at the County of San Diego Planning & Development Services, 5510 Overland Avenue, Suite 210, San Diego CA, 92123.

Comments are due by Sunday, September 27 at 11:59 p.m.