Tiered Winery - Rural Residential Expansion

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The County is looking at ways to allow smaller winery operations in Rural Residential (RR) areas. Large Wineries are already permitted in RR zones with a Major Use Permit (MUP). The goal is to support the local wine industry while protecting environmental resources and maintaining community character.

Through the Tiered Winery Rural Residential Expansion project, the County will look at how different types of wineries could operate in RR zones under clear and consistent criteria. This work may create more opportunities for wineries to open or expand, while also making sure community character and natural resources are respected.

The project will include:

  • Changes to zoning rules (updating the zoning ordinance)
  • New operating standards for wineries
  • A review of potential environmental effects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

You can also view our project Project Sheet.

We Want Your Input

Community input will inform topics like:

  • Zoning criteria for wineries in RR zoned areas, related to: proximity to homes, operating hours, parking, noise
  • How wineries can coexist with nearby communities
  • Ways to support local farming, agritourism, and small businesses
  • Environmental and infrastructure needs to support safe, sustainable operations and growth

We will develop recommendations for an updated Tiered Winery Zoning Ordinance (Section 6910) with your feedback. The Board of Supervisors will consider the recommendations.


How Can You Participate in the Process?

  • Stay informed by reviewing the information on this site
  • Share information with others
  • Participate in the engagement tools on this site (Q&A, News Feed)
  • Attend and contribute to conversations at meetings
  • Ask Questions

The County is looking at ways to allow smaller winery operations in Rural Residential (RR) areas. Large Wineries are already permitted in RR zones with a Major Use Permit (MUP). The goal is to support the local wine industry while protecting environmental resources and maintaining community character.

Through the Tiered Winery Rural Residential Expansion project, the County will look at how different types of wineries could operate in RR zones under clear and consistent criteria. This work may create more opportunities for wineries to open or expand, while also making sure community character and natural resources are respected.

The project will include:

  • Changes to zoning rules (updating the zoning ordinance)
  • New operating standards for wineries
  • A review of potential environmental effects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

You can also view our project Project Sheet.

We Want Your Input

Community input will inform topics like:

  • Zoning criteria for wineries in RR zoned areas, related to: proximity to homes, operating hours, parking, noise
  • How wineries can coexist with nearby communities
  • Ways to support local farming, agritourism, and small businesses
  • Environmental and infrastructure needs to support safe, sustainable operations and growth

We will develop recommendations for an updated Tiered Winery Zoning Ordinance (Section 6910) with your feedback. The Board of Supervisors will consider the recommendations.


How Can You Participate in the Process?

  • Stay informed by reviewing the information on this site
  • Share information with others
  • Participate in the engagement tools on this site (Q&A, News Feed)
  • Attend and contribute to conversations at meetings
  • Ask Questions

  • Recap of Tiered Winery Rural Residential Expansion Kickoff Meeting on 2/10

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    Dear Interested Community Members,

    The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) wants to thank you for attending a Kickoff Meeting about the Tiered Winery Rural Residential (RR) Expansion Project that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th.

    If you would like to see a recap of the meeting or was not able to attend, please visit the project engage page to view the Kick-Off Presentation (a live meeting will be uploaded shortly). Additionally, attached is a flyer for the project to share with colleagues that might be interested in this project.

    Recap of the meeting: We provided an overview of the project, the anticipated schedule, explored topics for future focus groups, and conducted a live polling for early project feedback. Attendees also asked questions, learned how public input will be used, and learned about upcoming participation opportunities. Please fill out this Google Form for us to get to know those who are interested in the project by February 20th: https://forms.gle/pdUnL5f7n2dKyofr7

    We are hosting an Office Hour for anyone interested in the project that has any additional questions on Wednesday, February 18th at 12 - 1 PM.

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

    Additionally, there is a related update to the Tiered Winery Ordinance – the Process Improvement Zoning Ordinance (PIZO) project that allowed amplified live music at Boutique Wineries went to the Board on February 10th and was approved unanimously. You can see the Board Hearing video for more information from the hearing, you can search here. The Minute Order - the Boards Direction is now available here.

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

    Please help us spread the word - share this message with family, friends, neighbors, businesses, and colleagues!

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

    To receive updates on this project, please subscribe to the email list.

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


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  • Tiered Winery Rural Residential Expansion Kickoff Meeting

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    Dear Interested Community Members,


    We want to hear from you! The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) invites you to attend a kickoff meeting about the Tiered Winery Rural Residential (RR) Expansion Project. This project is part of an ongoing update to the Tiered Winery Ordinance, following a Feasibility Analysis completed in 2024.


    Through this project, the County will be looking at how different types of wineries could operate in RR zones under clear and consistent criteria. The project will entail changes to zoning rules, new operating standards, and a review of potential environmental effects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).


    At this meeting, we will provide an overview of the project, explain the purpose and process of the project, review the anticipated schedule, explore topics for future focus groups, and participate in live polling for early project feedback. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn how public input will be used, and find out about upcoming participation opportunities. PDS will host this virtual meeting on February 10th, 2026, at 5:30 PM.


    If you would like interpretation services available at the meeting, please contact Ashley Rivero in your preferred language at PDS.LongRangePlanning@sdcounty.ca.gov by add Thursday, February 5th, 2026.


    Please join us for the kickoff meeting using the link provided below.


    Please help us spread the word - share this message with family, friends, neighbors, businesses, and colleagues!

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

    To receive updates on this project, please subscribe to the email list.

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


    Language Services

    To review this information in your language, visit our website and select your language using the built-in Google Translate function at: Tiered Winery - Rural Residential Expansion | Engage San Diego County

    Para revisar esta información en su idioma, visite nuestro sitio web y seleccione su idioma utilizando la función de Google Translate incorporada: Tiered Winery - Rural Residential Expansion | Engage San Diego County

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    要以您的語言查看此資訊，請訪問我們的網站並使用內建的 Google 翻譯功能選擇您的語言： Tiered Winery - Rural Residential Expansion | Engage San Diego County

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