Escondido
City Council
16. AMENDMENTS TO FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2026-06, amending Escondido Municipal Code Chapter
17, Article 4, Division 2 (“Fireworks Ordinance”) to regulate fireworks. The amendment will update the
existing Ordinance regarding fireworks regulations pursuant to the City’s police power on the operation
and use of fireworks; to promote the public health and safety; and to prevent the fire risks, noise
disturbances, air pollution, litter, and adverse impacts on military veterans, pets, and other vulnerable
populations.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Ken Plunkett, Chief of Police)
Presenter: Ryan Banks, Police Captain
a) Ordinance No. 2026-06 (First Reading and Introduction)
CURRENT BUSINESS