Recap: Tiered Winery Rural Residential Expansion Focus Group Meeting #1 on 5/13/26

Dear Interested Community Members,

The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) wants to thank all who attended the Focus Group Meeting #1 for the Tiered Winery Rural Residential (RR) Expansion project, held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

If you would like to see a recap of the meeting or you were not able to attend, please visit the project engage page to view the presentation slides (a recording will be uploaded shortly).

Meeting Recap: We focused on specific update options for winery operations within RR zones (i.e., by-right allowances, parking, minimum lot size, noise) as well as rules for the existing by-right Boutique winery tier related to allowed Tasting/Retail Spaces and Noise and Setback requirements for amplified live music. Attendees asked questions, provided feedback on the proposed options, and how public input will shape the proposed ordinance changes, and learned about upcoming participation opportunities.

We are hosting a virtual Office Hour for anyone who has additional questions or comments regarding the project.

Please join us at the Office Hour meeting using the link provided below. 

• When: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
• Where: Virtual Meeting - https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/87908765398

We will be reaching out soon with additional engagement opportunities including focus group sessions to discuss updates to the winery ordinance.

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For more information about the project, please visit this link: Tiered Winery - Rural Residential Expansion | Engage San Diego County.

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If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Rivero at PDS.LongRangePlanning@sdcounty.ca.gov or (619) 629-4438.