10-28-2026 County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Meeting PM Session

The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors’ October 28, 2026 afternoon session considered a proposal to expand agritourism and outdoor recreation by developing a framework for low-impact camping on agricultural and rural properties, including yurts and campsites. The board unanimously approved the motion to move the effort forward, with speakers and supervisors emphasizing the potential supplemental income for farms and ranches and expanded public access to outdoor recreation. Discussion identified fire safety, evacuation, sanitation, water, wildlife impacts, and enforcement as issues for the county to address and called for broad stakeholder involvement. The proposal follows California AB 518, which took effect this year and allows counties to establish local permitting and enforcement programs. No county contract award, vendor selection, procurement, or spending allocation was identified.

The CEO withdrew the roadside-vending ordinance component of a separate agenda item after the agenda was published, saying additional groups had not yet had an opportunity to participate; it is expected to return to the board, while Traffic Advisory Committee items will be brought separately. The county also reported that, by a 3–2 vote, it authorized County Counsel to initiate litigation in closed session; details will be disclosed after litigation formally begins.