About

Commercial poultry ranches may serve as a source for fly breeding. Regulations to prevent fly breeding hazards on commercial poultry ranches in the unincorporated area of the County can be found in the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances. 

The Fly Abatement and Appeals Board (FAAB) was established to assist in determining whether a fly breeding hazard exists and what methods shall be used to abate the hazard.

Board Powers

The FAAB shall have the authority to conduct public hearings as provided by in this chapter. Three members of the FAAB shall constitute a quorum. An action by the FAAB requires a quorum to be present and at least three concurring votes. The FAAB shall determine based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing whether a violation of this chapter has occurred and what procedures a rancher shall utilize to correct the violation. If the FAAB determines that a fly breeding hazard exists it shall issue an order to abate the fly breeding hazard within a specified period of time. The order of abatement may include, but not be limited to: (a) removal, repair, maintenance, construction, reconstruction, replacement and reconditioning of structures, appliances, fringe areas or equipment, (b) removal, transportation, disposal and treatment of refuse, manure or other substance or media capable of supporting fly breeding, (c) the application of chemical or biological agents, or other substances and (d) the use of mechanical means to prevent, control, eradicate or eliminate sources or causes of fly breeding media or conditions. 

Legal Authority 

San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, Health and Sanitation, Section 64.303 – 304 and Ordinance No. 9965 (NS), 1/7/09 (9).

More Information

San Diego County Boards and Commissions Portal

Meetings

As needed (At least once a year)
5570 Overland Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123

Upcoming Meetings

To be announced

Meeting Minutes

January 31, 2025

Members

The Board of Supervisors shall appoint five persons to serve on a Fly Abatement and Appeals Board (FAAB). The FAAB shall be composed of two persons who are owners or operators of a commercial poultry ranch, one person who is a graduate in biological or environmental health sciences, knowledgeable in fly control procedures and not associated with the Department of Environmental Health and Quality or any commercial poultry ranch and two persons who are representatives of the community at large, not associated with any commercial poultry ranch and one of whom is a business owner. All appointments under this section shall be for a term of three calendar years.

Current Members

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Contact

Dolores Scruggs
Environmental Health
Phone Number: (858) 505-6794
Email: Dolores.Scruggs@sdcounty.ca.gov
Mail Stop: O-560