Municipal code
Escondido Zoning Code
The enacted municipal code of Escondido, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-05
- Last updated
- 2026-07-25
- Contents
- 13 titles · 1036 chapters
- Jurisdiction
- Escondido
Contents
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▸ Chapter 6
Overview-
▸ Article 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Overview- § 6-1. Purpose.
- § 6-2. Application to existing buildings and building service equipment.
- § 6-3. Definitions.
- § 6-4. Conflicting provisions.
- § 6-5. Alternate materials, methods of design and methods of construction.
- § 6-6. Modifications.
- § 6-7. Tests.
- § 6-8. Authority.
- § 6-9. Powers and duties of the building official.
- § 6-10. Unsafe buildings, structures or building equipment.
- § 6-11. Building advisory and appeals board.
- § 6-11 number to serve as vice-chairperson, who shall preside in the absence of the chairperson.
- § 6-12. Violations.
- § 6-13 enjoinment of any such public nuisance in the manner provided by law.
- § 6-13. Permits.
- § 6-13 control device.
- § 6-14. Application for permit.
- § 6-15. Permits issuance.
- § 6-16. Fees.
- § 6-17. Inspections.
- § 6-17 final approval has been granted by the building official.
- § 6-18. Special inspections.
- § 6-19. Expedited permit process for small residential rooftop solar systems.
- § 6-19 - (c)
- § 6-20. Connection to utilities.
- § 6-21. Certificate of occupancy.
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▸ Article 2 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
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▸ Article 3 — BUILDING CODE
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▸ Article 4 — MECHANICAL CODE
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▸ Article 5 — HOUSING CODE
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▸ Article 6 — ELECTRICAL CODE
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▸ Article 7 — PLUMBING CODE
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▸ Article 8 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
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▸ Article 9 — (RESERVED)
Overview- § 6-326. Bond of applicant for permit to move.
- § 6-327. Inspector prerequisite to issuance of building permit.
- § 6-328. Inspection required prior to moving.
- § 6-329. Application for inspection: Contents; accompanying materials; signature required.
- § 6-330. Inspection fees.
- § 6-331. When building director to approve building or structure for moving.
- § 6-332. Effect of decision to grant or deny permit; appeal authorized; effect of appeal,
- § 6-334 council's decision.
- § 6-333. Fee for alterations, work upon approval of building or structure for moving.
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▸ Division 2 — Routing
Overview- § 6-339. When permit required.
- § 6-340. Eligible to receive permit.
- § 6-341. Filing of permit application.
- § 6-342. Application for permit to be in duplicate; contents.
- § 6-343. Permit fee.
- § 6-344. Bond prerequisite to issuance of permit; amount.
- § 6-345. When licensed mover not required.
- § 6-346. Arrangements to protect overhead utilities prerequisite to issuance of permit.
- § 6-347. Authority of street superintendent.
- § 6-348. Use of alternate route to move building or structure.
- § 6-349. Safety requirements of mover following removal.
- § 6-350. Damage to streets, public property generally.
- § 6-351. Interference with public utility property.
- § 6-352. Conditions of issuance of permit.
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▸ Article 13 — SOIL INVESTIGATION
Overview- § 6-362. Legislative intent.
- § 6-363. "Expansive soil" defined.
- § 6-364. Preliminary report required; waiver authorized.
- § 6-365. When preliminary report not required.
- § 6-366. Contents of preliminary report.
- § 6-367. When investigation, report required.
- § 6-368. Contents of investigation report.
- § 6-369. Soil investigation report may supplement or incorporate preliminary report.
- § 6-370. When approval required; issuance of permit subject to recommendations in soil investi…
- § 6-371. When building director may require investigation, report; authority to issue building…
- § 6-371 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
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▸ Article 14 — (RESERVED)
Overview- § 6-402. Building permit required.
- § 6-403. Permit application to be in duplicate; contents.
- § 6-404. Authorized to issue permit.
- § 6-405. Indemnification of City of Escondido.
- § 6-406. Certification required prior to release of indemnification.
- § 6-407. City engineer's authority generally.
- § 6-408. Duty to repair damages caused to city improvements; costs.
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▸ Article 16 — TRAILERS AND MOBILEHOMES
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▸ Article 17 — DEVELOPMENT FEE PROCEDURES
Overview- § 6-432. Short title.
- § 6-433. Applicability.
- § 6-434. Exemptions.
- § 6-435. Definitions.
- § 6-436. Hearing required.
- § 6-437. Effective date.
- § 6-438. Imposition, calculation and collection of development fees.
- § 6-442 deferral may be amended from time to time by city council resolution.
- § 6-439. Development fee accounts.
- § 6-440. Use of development fee proceeds.
- § 6-441. Time limit on expenditures.
- § 6-442. Credit for construction or payment in lieu.
- § 6-443. Refunds.
- § 6-444
- § 6-445. Credit for demolition or prior use.
- § 6-446. Credits for non-profit, community benefit development.
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▸ Article 18B — PUBLIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE
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▸ Article 18C — PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE
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▸ Article 19 — PROCEDURES FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Overview- § 6-470. Statutory authorization.
- § 6-471 and
- § 6-471. Definitions.
- § 6-471 "Floodplain or flood-prone area" means any land area susceptible to being inundated by…
- § 6-472. Lands to which this article applies.
- § 6-473. Designation of the floodplain administrator.
- § 6-474 - (2) Proposed locations of water supply, sanitary sewer, and other utilities;
- § 6-474. Standards of construction.
- § 6-474 entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding; and
- § 6-475. Nature of variances.
- § 6-476 - (5) Necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
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▸ Article 20 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Overview- § 6-480. Title.
- § 6-481. Findings.
- § 6-482. Definitions.
- § 6-484 - (3) Neglected machinery.
- § 6-483. Responsibility for enforcement.
- § 6-484. Prohibited activities.
- § 6-484 receiving notice from the city shall be prima facie evidence of a violation.
- § 6-488 improved surface to crack, buckle or rise.
- § 6-485. Public nuisances.
- § 6-486. Authority for adoption, application and purpose.
- § 6-487. Enforcement.
- § 6-488. Procedures for abatement of unlawful conditions.
- § 6-488 - (i) The street address and a legal description sufficient for identification of the …
- § 6-489. Performance of abatement.
- § 6-490. Entry on private property.
- § 6-491. Additional proceedings for abatement of imminently dangerous public nuisances.
- § 6-492. Account of abatement costs.
- § 6-493. Procedure for special assessment.
- § 6-494. Hearing on proposed assessment, personal obligation or assessment on real property.
- § 6-495. Contest of assessment.
- § 6-496. Notice of lien; form and contents.
- § 6-497. Collection with regular taxes; procedure.
- § 6-498. Remedies of private parties.
- § 6-499. Severability.
- § 6-500. Savings clause.
- § 6-501. Declaration of purpose.
- § 6-502. Authorization.
- § 6-503. Assessment of reinspection fee.
- § 6-504. Notification of assessment of reinspection fee.
- § 6-505. Failure to pay reinspection fee.
- § 6-506. Collection of reinspection fee.
- § 6-520 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/ES4926 on 2026-05-23
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▸ Chapter 11
Overview-
▸ Article 2 — FIRE PREVENTION
Overview- § 11-15. California Fire Code.
- § 11-16. Local amendments.[2 ]
- § 11-17. Definitions in fire code.
- § 11-18. Conflicts.
- § 11-19. Penalties for code violation.
- § 11-20. Appeals.
- § 11-21. Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Severity Zones.
- § 11-30 ==> picture [249 x 385] intentionally omitted <==
- § 11-29. Committee designated to determine new materials, processes, occupancies which may req…
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▸ Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
Overview- § 11-39. Purpose.
- § 11-40. Definitions.
- § 11-41. Declaration.
- § 11-42. Procedure for abatement notice.
- § 11-43. Appeal from requirements of notice.
- § 11-44. Abatement procedure.
- § 11-45. Assessment procedure.
- § 11-48 - (iii) The legal description of the property.
- § 11-46. Performance of abatement process.
- § 11-47. Code enforcement.
- § 11-48. Abatement standards.
- § 11-49. Criminal penalties.
- Article 3 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
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▸ Division 1 — Generally
Overview- § 11-53. Created and established.
- § 11-54. Purpose.
- § 11-55. Membership.
- § 11-56. Members in classified service and subject to civil service regulations.
- § 11-57. Personnel to obey fire chief and rules and regulations of department.
- § 11-63. Appointment; tenure.
- § 11-64. Qualifications.
- § 11-65. Status of employment.
- § 11-66. General authority.
- § 11-67. To perform duties prescribed by city manager.
- § 11-68. To aid enforcement of ordinances, report violations.
- § 11-69. Duty to promulgate and enforce rules, regulations for department; when effective.
- § 11-70. Authority, duty to inspect buildings, premises and order elimination of hazardous con…
- § 11-71. Right of entry to make inspections.
- § 11-72. Duty to investigate fires, maintain records.
- § 11-73. Duty to preserve order at fires.
- § 11-74. Provide instruction for department in first aid, etc.
- § 11-75. Duty to call fire drills; purpose of drills.
- § 11-76. Responsible for conduct of and property of department.
- § 11-77. Duty to recommend disciplinary action.
- § 11-78. Duty to make reports; contents.
- § 11-79. To submit annual budget.
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▸ Chapter 20
Overview- § 20-1. Created.
- § 20-2. Composition; appointment of members.
- § 20-3. Appointment and terms of office.
- § 20-4. Vacancies.
- § 20-5. Removal of members.
- § 20-6. Compensation of members.
- § 20-7. Powers and duties generally.
- § 20-8. Power to adopt rules of procedure.
- § 20-8 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/ES4926 on 2026-05-23
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▸ Chapter 32
Overview-
▸ Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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▸ Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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▸ Article 3 — FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS
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▸ Chapter 33
Overview- § 33-1313. Penalty provisions.
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▸ Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Overview- § 33-1. Short Title.
- § 33-2. Authority for the zoning chapter.
- § 33-3. Purpose.
- § 33-4. Replacement of other ordinances.
- § 33-5. Reference to any portion of this chapter.
- § 33-6. Interpretation.
- § 33-7. Permits and licenses required.
- § 33-8. Definitions.
- § 33-8 Building.
- § 33-8 accessory dwelling unit is existing or proposed.
- § 33-8 flowers or other tender plants.
- § 33-8 preparation counter, and storage cabinets.
- § 33-8 unit.
- § 33-13 technology to identify, sort, collect, and process used containers, provided that the …
- § 33-13. Determination of permitted uses.
- § 33-14. Zoning districts.
- § 33-15. Zoning district boundary uncertainty.
- § 33-16. Processing of concurrent applications for permits, and hearings.
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▸ Article 2 — OPEN SPACE AND HAZARDOUS LANDS GENERALLY
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▸ Article 4 — FLOOD PLAIN (FP) OVERLAY ZONE
Overview- § 33-50. Purpose.
- § 33-51. Floodway defined.
- § 33-52. Permitted principal uses and structures.
- § 33-54 - (f) Public flood control projects.
- § 33-53. Conditional uses and structures.
- § 33-54. Development standards.
- § 33-55 parallel to the direction of floodflow, and
- § 33-55. Evaluation of conditional uses and structures.
- § 33-56. Liability.
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▸ Article 5 — OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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▸ Article 6 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Overview- § 33-90. Purpose.
- § 33-91. Designation of single-family residential sub-zones.
- § 33-92. Designation of multiple-family residential sub-zones.
- § 33-93. General plan compatibility matrix.
- § 33-94. Permitted and conditional uses and structures.
- § 33-94 ==> picture [424 x 621] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-94 ==> picture [424 x 584] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-95. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
- § 33-95 ZONING
- § 33-96. Prohibited primary uses and structures.
- § 33-97. Property development standards.
- § 33-98. Parcel requirements.
- § 33-100 ==> picture [424 x 186] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-99. Front setback.
- § 33-100. Side setback.
- § 33-102 Notes:
- § 33-101. Rear setback.
- § 33-102. Accessory building setback requirements.
- § 33-103. Accessory buildings and building requirements.
- § 33-104. Projections into setbacks (single- and multifamily zones, excluding R-T zone).
- § 33-105 shall be grown or maintained at a height or location other than that permitted by cit…
- § 33-105. Projections into setback (R-T zone).
- § 33-107 - (a) Fences and walls in accordance with city codes or ordinances, but not to exceed…
- § 33-106. Plan approval required.
- § 33-107. Building requirements, generally.
- § 33-108. Building requirements, multifamily zones.
- § 33-110 included in the combination of buildings on both sides of such a court.
- § 33-109. Parking and loading requirements.
- § 33-110. Supplemental parking for detached single-family homes.
- § 33-113 parking;
- § 33-111. Mobilehomes in single-family zones (excluding mobilehome parks approved pursuant to …
- § 33-112. Landscaping.
- § 33-113. Performance standards.
- § 33-115 prevention.
- § 33-114. Small lot development.
- § 33-115. Two-family dwellings in single-family residential zones and specific plans.
- § 33-115 Structural Design.
- § 33-116 - (A) For the purposes of this subsection, "unit" refers to either a primary dwelling…
- § 33-116. Urban lot split.
- § 33-116 safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satis…
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▸ Article 9 — ANIMAL OVERLAY (AO) ZONE
Overview- § 33-140. Purpose.
- § 33-141. Applicability.
- § 33-142. Designation of zone.
- § 33-143. Permitted and conditional uses and structures and permitted accessory uses and struc…
- § 33-144. Animal enclosures.
- § 33-145 ==> picture [400 x 105] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-145. Animal enclosure setback requirements.
- § 33-149 - (3) Rear yard: 10 feet.
- § 33-146. Animal enclosure setback exemption.
- § 33-147. Property development standards.
- § 33-148. Parcel requirements for R-A zones.
- § 33-149. Parcel requirements for R-E zones.
- Article 11 — (RESERVED)
- Article 13 — (RESERVED)
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▸ Article 16 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
Overview- § 33-330. Purpose.
- § 33-331. General plan compatibility matrix.
- § 33-332. Principal land uses.
- § 33-332 ==> picture [400 x 648] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-332 ==> picture [400 x 587] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-332 ==> picture [400 x 637] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-333 Notes:
- § 33-333. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
- § 33-334. Prohibited uses.
- § 33-335. Development standards.
- § 33-336 drainage onto the subject lot.
- § 33-336. Projections into yards.
- § 33-337. Performance standards.
- § 33-340 prevention.
- § 33-338. Trash storage.
- § 33-339. (Reserved)
- § 33-340. Plot plan approval required.
- § 33-341. Commercial drive-through facilities requirements.
- § 33-342. Specialized food sales from pushcarts.
- § 33-343. Laundry and dry cleaning services.
- § 33-344. Conversion of existing and vacant automobile dealerships.
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▸ Article 18 — SPECIFIC PLAN (S-P) ZONE
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▸ Article 19 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) ZONE
Overview- § 33-400. Purpose.
- § 33-401. General provisions and standards for planned development.
- § 33-402. Residential density policy.
- § 33-403. Findings of the planning commission and city council.
- § 33-404. Dedication, maintenance and open space.
- § 33-405. Findings for conversion of a mobilehome park to planned development.
- § 33-406. Initiation of a planned development zone.
- § 33-407. Application procedure.
- § 33-408. Master development plan.
- § 33-409. City council action.
- § 33-410. Precise development plan.
- § 33-411. Modifications.
- § 33-412. Subdivision maps.
- § 33-413. Appeals.
- § 33-414. Expiration of planned development permit.
- Article 24 — (RESERVED)
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▸ Article 25 — PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
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▸ Article 26 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Overview- § 33-560. Purpose of this chapter.
- § 33-561. Purpose of individual industrial zones.
- § 33-564 in nature. The zone is also intended to promote an attractive industrial park environ…
- § 33-562. Plot plan review required.
- § 33-563. General plan compatibility.
- § 33-564. Land uses.
- § 33-564 ==> picture [400 x 619] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-564 ==> picture [400 x 228] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-565. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
- § 33-565 ==> picture [400 x 301] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-566 within any industrial building complex, regardless of size.
- § 33-566. Specialized retail uses.
- § 33-567. (Reserved)
- § 33-568. Prohibited uses.
- § 33-569. Development standards.
- § 33-570 ==> picture [424 x 313] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-570. Performance standards.
- § 33-571 to city standards. Metal roofs shall be painted with rust inhibitive paint or offer m…
- § 33-571. Accessory outdoor storage requirements.
- § 33-572. Trash storage.
- § 33-573. Specific development standards for I-P zone.
- § 33-574. Nonconforming sites, structures and uses.
- § 33-575 - (a) Nonconforming Sites or Structures.
- § 33-575. (Reserved)
- § 33-576. Animal boarding and day care.
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▸ Article 27 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY
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▸ Article 30 — HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL OVERLAY (H-C-O) ZONE
Overview- § 33-660. Purpose.
- § 33-661. Use in combination.
- § 33-662. Designation of zone.
- § 33-663. Uses and structures.
- § 33-664. Hazardous materials regulations—Purpose.
- § 33-665. Hazardous materials regulations—Disclosure.
- § 33-666. Hazardous materials regulations—Approval required.
- § 33-667. Hazardous materials regulations—Appeal.
- § 33-668. Off-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities.
- § 33-669. Development standards.
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▸ Article 31 — SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (S-T-P) OVERLAY ZONE
Overview- § 33-670. Purpose.
- § 33-671. Use in combination.
- § 33-672. Designation of zone.
- § 33-673. Permitted uses and structures.
- § 33-676 conforming uses and shall be entitled to all zoning rights provided conforming uses.
- § 33-674. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
- § 33-675. Conditional uses and structures.
- § 33-676. Property development standards.
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▸ Article 32 — BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES
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▸ Article 34 — COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS
Overview- § 33-700. Purpose.
- § 33-701. Objectives.
- § 33-702. Definitions.
- § 33-703. Personal wireless service facilities guidelines—Five general principles.
- § 33-703 include:
- § 33-704. Personal wireless service facilities—Development and operating standards.
- § 33-705 excludes the public right-of-way adjacent to such land.
- § 33-705. Personal wireless service facilities—Application requirements.
- § 33-706. Personal wireless service facilities—Land use approval.
- § 33-706 ==> picture [400 x 222] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-707. Personal wireless service facilities—Modifications and upgrades.
- § 33-708. Personal wireless service facilities—Abandonment or discontinuation of use.
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▸ Article 36 — CARGO CONTAINER RESTRICTIONS
Overview- § 33-720. Definition and purpose.
- § 33-721. Permitted locations and prohibitions.
- § 33-722. Authorized residential use.
- § 33-723. Cargo containers in nonresidential zones.
- § 33-724. Cargo containers for sports fields.
- § 33-725. Temporary storage.
- § 33-726. Permit administration.
- § 33-727. Standards.
- § 33-728. Nonconforming use expiration.
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▸ Article 37 — PUBLIC ART
Overview- § 33-730. Intent.
- § 33-731. Definitions.
- § 33-732. Appointment and terms of office.
- § 33-733. Administrative Commission duties.
- § 33-734 and the City's adopted Cultural Arts Policies;
- § 33-734. Fees.
- § 33-735. Art project proposals.
- § 33-736. Notice.
- § 33-737. Appeal.
- § 33-738. Installation.
- § 33-739. Nondevelopment proposals.
- § 33-740. Duties of public art artists.
- § 33-741. Internal City staff review.
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▸ Article 38 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
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▸ Article 39 — OFF-STREET PARKING
Overview- § 33-760. Off-street parking.
- § 33-761. Permanent parking to be provided.
- § 33-762. Continuing obligation.
- § 33-763. Nonconforming facilities.
- § 33-764. Adjustments to nonresidential parking.
- § 33-765. Parking spaces required.
- § 33-768 ==> picture [424 x 386] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-766. Parking requirements for land uses not specified.
- § 33-767. Parking provisions may be waived by commission.
- § 33-768. Off-street parking—General provisions.
- § 33-768 Table 33-768A Parking Table
- § 33-769. Off-street parking space—Size and access.
- § 33-770. Compact car spaces.
- § 33-771. Location.
- § 33-772. Mixed uses in a building.
- § 33-773. Joint use.
- § 33-774. Common facilities.
- § 33-775. Plan approval.
- § 33-776. Computation.
- § 33-777. Comprehensive planned facilities.
- § 33-778. Required improvements and maintenance of parking area.
- § 33-779. Surfacing.
- § 33-780. Border—Barricades, screening and landscaping.
- § 33-782 be developed and maintained as follows:
- § 33-781. Entrances and exits.
- § 33-782. Parking for historic structures.
- § 33-783 creating a significant traffic hazard as determined by the engineering department on …
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▸ Article 40 — HISTORICAL RESOURCES
Overview- § 33-790. Purpose and definitions.
- § 33-791. (Reserved)
- § 33-792. Establishment of a local register of historical places.
- § 33-793. Designation of a local historical landmark.
- § 33-794. Procedure and criteria for local register listing or local landmark designation.
- § 33-796 significance within the past 50 years;
- § 33-795. Procedure and criteria for rescinding local register or landmark status.
- § 33-796. Historical districts.
- § 33-797. Procedure and findings for designating an historical district.
- § 33-798. Permits and permit procedures.
- § 33-799 public hearing shall be acted on by the ultimate decision-maker of the discretionary …
- § 33-799. Incentives for preserving historical resources.
- § 33-800. Duty to keep in good repair.
- § 33-801. Demolishing an historical resource.
- § 33-802. Procedure for obtaining an emergency demolition permit.
- § 33-803. Procedure and findings for obtaining a nonemergency demolition permit.
- § 33-804 granting of a demolition permit.
- § 33-804. Enforcement and penalties.
- § 33-805. Historic street markings.
- § 33-806. Public notification.
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▸ Article 42 — ADULT BUSINESSES
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▸ Article 43 — ABANDONED SERVICE STATIONS
Overview- § 33-830. Purpose.
- § 33-831. Public nuisance.
- § 33-832. Abatement of nuisance—Initiation, service and posting.
- § 33-833. Abatement of nuisance—Additional service.
- § 33-834. Time of service and posting.
- § 33-835. Proof of service and posting.
- § 33-836. Contents of notice.
- § 33-837. Findings, decision and order.
- § 33-838. Service of findings, decision and order.
- § 33-839. Finality of decision and order.
- § 33-840. Enforcement of order.
- § 33-841. Obstruction or interference with abatement work.
- § 33-842. Conversion of service stations.
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▸ Article 45 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
Overview- § 33-860. Conditional use permit.
- § 33-861. Definitions.
- § 33-862. Expiration and revocation of conditional use permit.
- § 33-863. Property development standards.
- § 33-864. Site requirements.
- § 33-865. Yard requirements.
- § 33-866. Front yard.
- § 33-867. Side yards.
- § 33-868. Rear yard.
- § 33-869. Projections into yard.
- § 33-870. Mobilehome requirements.
- § 33-871. Off-street parking.
- § 33-872. Other requirements.
- § 33-873. Signs.
- § 33-874. Landscaping.
- § 33-875. Trash storage.
- § 33-876. Walls and fences.
- § 33-877. Mobilehome park streets.
- § 33-878. Recreation areas.
- § 33-879. Office—Facilities.
- § 33-882 which may be located in the following structures:
- § 33-880. Community television antenna.
- § 33-881. Dogs and animals.
- § 33-882. Transient spaces.
- § 33-883. Enforcement.
- § 33-884. Violations.
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▸ Article 46 — TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
Overview- § 33-890. Conditional use permit.
- § 33-891. Definitions.
- § 33-892. Expiration and revocation of conditional use permit.
- § 33-893. Property development standards.
- § 33-894. Travel trailer and campsite requirements.
- § 33-895. Park perimeter requirements.
- § 33-901 - (d) Major road or highway setback. When adjacent to a major road or highway, a setb…
- § 33-896. Projections into park setbacks.
- § 33-897. Yard requirements.
- § 33-898. Front yard.
- § 33-899. Side yard.
- § 33-900. Rear yard.
- § 33-901. Off-street parking.
- § 33-902. Travel trailer park streets.
- § 33-903. Recreation area.
- § 33-904. Commercial services—Offices—Facilities.
- § 33-905. Community television antenna.
- § 33-906. Dogs and animals.
- § 33-907. Trash storage.
- § 33-908. Picnic areas.
- § 33-909. Length of occupancy.
- § 33-910. Landscaping.
- § 33-911. Signs.
- § 33-912. Lighting.
- § 33-913. Enforcement.
- § 33-914. Violations.
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▸ Article 47 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Overview- § 33-920. Purpose.
- § 33-921. Incorporation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the CEQA Guidelines.
- § 33-922. Exemption procedures.
- § 33-923. Mitigation and reporting requirements.
- § 33-924. Coordination of CEQA, quality of life standards, and growth management provisions.
- § 33-924 considered significant:
- § 33-925. City responsibility for environmental documentations and determinations.
- § 33-926. Enhanced CEQA review for projects subject to congestion management
- § 33-927 program requirements.
- § 33-927. Public noticing of negative declarations and mitigated negative declarations.
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▸ Article 48 — RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
Overview- § 33-930. Purpose.
- § 33-931. Approval.
- § 33-932. Application.
- § 33-933. Fee.
- § 33-934. Standards and criteria for relocated buildings.
- § 33-935. Conditional approval.
- § 33-936. Expiration.
- § 33-937. Security.
- § 33-938. Inspection of work.
- § 33-939. Appeal.
- § 33-940. Moving permit also required.
- § 33-941. Violations.
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▸ Article 49 — AIR SPACE CONDOMINIUM AND COMMUNITY APARTMENT PROJECTS
Overview- § 33-950. Applicability.
- § 33-951. Condominium or condominium conversion application.
- § 33-952. Commission action.
- § 33-953. Findings of commission and council.
- § 33-956 rental payment history reports if requested by existing residential tenants.
- § 33-954. City council action.
- § 33-955. Development standards.
- § 33-956. Physical element report.
- § 33-957. Contingency fund deposit.
- § 33-958. Improvement security.
- § 33-959. Covenants, conditions and restrictions.
- § 33-960. Expiration and extensions.
- § 33-961. Modifications.
- § 33-962. Filing fee.
- § 33-963. Reporting to planning commission and city council.
- § 33-964. Required notices to tenants.
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▸ Article 52 — FREEWAY SIGN CONTROL
Overview- § 33-990. Definitions.
- § 33-991. Advertising displays adjacent to sign controlled freeways.
- § 33-992. Exempt advertising displays.
- § 33-993. Removal of prohibited displays.
- § 33-994. Prohibited displays as nuisance.
- § 33-995. Removal of temporary signs.
- § 33-996. Entry upon private property.
- § 33-997. Violation as misdemeanor.
- § 33-998. Remedies cumulative to this article.
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▸ Article 55 — GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
Overview- § 33-1050. Purpose.
- § 33-1051. Scope.
- § 33-1052. Definitions.
- § 33-1053. Permits required—Exceptions.
- § 33-1055 - (b) Cemetery graves controlled by other regulations;
- § 33-1054. Hazards.
- § 33-1055. Grading permit requirements.
- § 33-1056. Grading fees.
- § 33-1057. Bonds.
- § 33-1058. Cuts.
- § 33-1059. Fills.
- § 33-1060. Setbacks.
- § 33-1061. Drainage.
- § 33-1062 necessary for stability.
- § 33-1062. Best management practice (BMP) implementation.
- § 33-1062 by a registered civil engineer and approved by the city engineer.
- § 33-1063. Grading inspection.
- § 33-1064. Completion of work.
- § 33-1065. Violation—Penalty.
- § 33-1066. Design criteria.
- § 33-1066 Figure 2: CONTOUR GRADING
- § 33-1066 Figure 4: SLOPE SCREENING
- § 33-1069. Vegetation protection and replacement standards.
- § 33-1069 Protected trees shall be replaced at a minimum two to one (2:1) ratio.
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▸ Article 56 — MISCELLANEOUS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Overview- § 33-1070. Purpose.
- § 33-1071. Prohibitions.
- § 33-1072. Minimum lot area to be preserved.
- § 33-1073. Lot area for public buildings and utility buildings may be reduced.
- § 33-1074. Minimum lot area where portion taken for public use.
- § 33-1075. Permitted structures in excess of height limit.
- § 33-1076. (Reserved)
- § 33-1077. Minimum yard areas to be preserved.
- § 33-1078. Through lots to have two front yards.
- § 33-1079. Permissible coverage of required rear yard.
- § 33-1080 as required by the front or side setback requirements, but in no case may any pool c…
- § 33-1080. Fences, walls and hedges.
- § 33-1081. Fencing design criteria.
- § 33-1083 ==> picture [349 x 423] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-1082. Separation walls.
- § 33-1083. General fence and wall provisions.
- § 33-1084. Panhandle lots permitted.
- § 33-1085. Mechanical equipment and devices.
- § 33-1086. Utilities.
- § 33-1087. Minor public utility structures—Setback encroachments.
- § 33-1088. Condominium or other independent forms of conversions.
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▸ Article 57 — MISCELLANEOUS USE RESTRICTIONS
Overview- § 33-1100. Purpose.
- § 33-1103 proceedings, nuisance proceedings, or criminal proceedings.
- § 33-1101. Airports, heliports and landing strips.
- § 33-1102. Cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums and columbariums.
- § 33-1103. Nursery, primary and secondary education.
- § 33-1106 both upon entering and leaving the site;
- § 33-1104. Family day care homes.
- § 33-1105. Youth organizations.
- § 33-1106. Churches.
- § 33-1107. Wineries.
- § 33-1108. Covenants, conditions and restrictions—Planned unit development and condominium sub…
- § 33-1109. Swimming pools.
- § 33-1110. Subdivision sales office.
- § 33-1111. Outdoor dining provisions.
- § 33-1111 Outdoor heaters, amplified music or speakers shall be reviewed at the time of applic…
- § 33-1112. Accessory buildings on sloping lots.
- § 33-1113. Automobile service stations.
- § 33-1114. Vehicle sales, vehicle repair services, fleet storage and tow yard storage, and jun…
- § 33-1115. Concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuel and alcoholic beverages.
- § 33-1116. Household pets in the residential zones.
- § 33-1117 ==> picture [400 x 215] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-1117. Commercial and medical cannabis uses.
- § 33-1118. Bus stop shelters.
- § 33-1119. Arts and crafts shows.
- § 33-1119 - (3) Parking and access.
- § 33-1120. Field inspection fee.
- § 33-1121. Mini-warehouse storage facilities requirements.
- § 33-1122. Electric generating facilities.
- § 33-1122 - (B) Facilities shall involve combined cycle technology as appropriate;
- § 33-1122 hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- § 33-1122 the application for the proposed facility as substantially complete;
- § 33-1123. Cottage food operations.
- § 33-1124. Electric vehicle charging stations.
- § 33-1125. Land uses and activities that require special study for potential economic impact.
- § 33-1126 - (3) Any proposed mitigation measures that would reduce the economic impacts of a n…
- § 33-1126. Car-wash, polishing, vacuuming, or detailing.
- § 33-1127. Used merchandise.
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▸ Article 58 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Overview- § 33-1130. Authority for adoption—Applicability.
- § 33-1131. Forms and information.
- § 33-1132. Fees.
- § 33-1133. Qualification as an applicant.
- § 33-1134. Proposed form of agreement.
- § 33-1135. Review of application.
- § 33-1136. Transmittal to planning commission.
- § 33-1137. Planning commission report.
- § 33-1138. Decision by city council.
- § 33-1142 - (4) Will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare;
- § 33-1139. Approval of development agreements.
- § 33-1140. Required notice.
- § 33-1141. Irregularity in proceedings.
- § 33-1142. Amendment and cancellation of agreement by mutual consent.
- § 33-1143. Recordation.
- § 33-1144. Periodic review.
- § 33-1145. Procedure for periodic review.
- § 33-1146. Modification or termination.
- § 33-1147. No damages on termination.
- § 33-1148. No vesting of rights.
- § 33-1149. Reservation of rights.
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▸ Division 1
Overview- § 33-1200. Definition and purpose.
- § 33-1201. Authorization.
- § 33-1202. Application, fees and procedures.
- § 33-1205 zoning district, area plan, specific plan, or planned development;
- § 33-1203. Findings.
- § 33-1204. Notification of action.
- § 33-1205. Appeal and effective date.
- § 33-1206. Expiration.
- § 33-1207. Modification or revocation of conditional use permits.
- § 33-1208. Minor expansion of existing conditional use permits.
- § 33-1209. Limitation on refiling of applications.
- § 33-1210. Violation—Penalty.
- § 33-1211. (Reserved)
- § 33-1212. Conditional use permits for residential care facilities for the handicapped.
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▸ Division 2 — Variances and Administrative Adjustments
Overview- § 33-1220. Variance defined.
- § 33-1221. Administrative adjustment defined.
- § 33-1222. Authorization.
- § 33-1223. Application and procedure.
- § 33-1224. Variance findings.
- § 33-1225. Notification of action.
- § 33-1226. Appeal and effective date.
- § 33-1227. Expiration.
- § 33-1228. Modification or revocation of variances.
- § 33-1229. Limitation of refiling of applications.
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▸ Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Overview- § 33-1240. Definition and purpose.
- § 33-1241. Continuing nonconforming use.
- § 33-1242. Inapplicability of this division.
- § 33-1243. Exceptions to nonconforming use provisions.
- § 33-1246 or very low-income for at least one year prior to the date of the proposed alteratio…
- § 33-1244. Appeals.
- § 33-1245. Time for appeal.
- § 33-1246. Procedure for appeals.
- § 33-1247. Hearing on appeal.
- § 33-1248. Findings.
- § 33-1249. Appeal to planning commission and city council.
- § 33-1250. Future entitlements.
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▸ Division 4 — Amendments and Zone Changes
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▸ Division 5 — Reasonable Accommodation
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▸ Division 6 — Public Hearings, Notices, Fees and Appeals
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▸ Division 7 — Enforcement and Penalties
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▸ Division 9 — Zoning Administrator
Overview- § 33-1318. Office established—Authority.
- § 33-1319. Powers and duties and procedure.
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▸ Article 62 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
Overview- § 33-1320. Purpose.
- § 33-1321. Findings.
- § 33-1322. Definitions.
- § 33-1322 up into drinking water systems to prevent contamination of the water supply.
- § 33-1323 undisturbed area and is designated to ensure that the natural area remains unaffecte…
- § 33-1323. Applicability.
- § 33-1324. Landscape approval and modification of outdoor water use authorization.
- § 33-1325. Administration, landscape manual and fees.
- § 33-1326. Landscape documentation package.
- § 33-1327. Adjustment to landscaped area for nonvegetated area.
- § 33-1328. New single-family residential projects with limited landscaping.
- § 33-1329. Cemeteries.
- § 33-1330. Regulations applicable to use of turf on landscaped areas.
- § 33-1331. Projects with model homes.
- § 33-1332. Recycled water.
- § 33-1333. Landscaping and irrigation installation.
- § 33-1334. Landscaping and irrigation maintenance.
- § 33-1335. Certificate of completion.
- § 33-1336. Wasting water—Prevention.
- § 33-1337. City's right to inspect and audit outdoor water use.
- § 33-1338. Enforcement and appeal.
- § 33-1339 enforcement powers as set forth in the code.
- § 33-1339. Standards for landscaping.
- § 33-1339 - (E) Groundcovers shall provide 100% coverage within one year of planting unless mu…
- § 33-1339 - (2) Landscape maintenance.
- § 33-1339 adjacent to the development.
- § 33-1339 - (iv) The effect of removal of the tree will have on historic value, scenic value, …
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▸ Article 63 — TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES
Overview- § 33-1340. Purpose.
- § 33-1341. Definition.
- § 33-1342. Permitted zones.
- § 33-1343. Market analysis.
- § 33-1344. Design guidelines.
- § 33-1344 - M. Exterior corridors on multi-level buildings are strongly discouraged and should…
- § 33-1345 and color.
- § 33-1345. Threshold standards for existing facilities.
- § 33-1346. Required findings.
- § 33-1347. Operator obligations.
- § 33-1348. Hotel conversions.
- § 33-1348 approval, thereby agreeing to the conditions of approval, prior to submittal of appl…
- § 33-1348 or multifamily units.
- § 33-1349. (Reserved)
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▸ Article 64 — DESIGN REVIEW
Overview- § 33-1350. Purpose.
- § 33-1351. (Reserved)
- § 33-1352. (Reserved)
- § 33-1353. (Reserved)
- § 33-1354. Jurisdiction.
- § 33-1355 major park structures, police stations, or fire stations, or major architectural or …
- § 33-1355. Exemptions and exceptions.
- § 33-1356. Elements of design considerations.
- § 33-1357. Design review standards.
- § 33-1359 - (1) Fences and walls shall conform to all ordinance requirements regarding height,…
- § 33-1358. Design review process.
- § 33-1359. Findings.
- § 33-1361 building design.
- § 33-1360. Design changes and enforcement.
- § 33-1361. Submittal requirements.
- § 33-1361 - (9) Areas to be landscaped;
- § 33-1362. Appeals.
- § 33-1363. Design review in specific plans.
- § 33-1364. Design review in historic overlay districts.
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▸ Article 65 — OLD ESCONDIDO NEIGHBORHOOD
Overview- § 33-1370. Purpose.
- § 33-1371. Boundaries.
- § 33-1372. Permitted principal uses and structures.
- § 33-1373. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
- § 33-1374. Conditional uses.
- § 33-1376 ==> picture [400 x 137] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-1375. Prohibited uses and structures.
- § 33-1376. Property development standards.
- § 33-1377. Off-street parking.
- § 33-1378. Noise and lighting.
- § 33-1379. Signs.
- § 33-1380. Review.
- § 33-1381. Appeal.
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▸ Article 66 — SIGN ORDINANCE
Overview- § 33-1390. Purpose and applicability.
- § 33-1391. Definitions.
- § 33-1391 ordinance, including overlay, area and neighborhood plans, historic sections, and sp…
- § 33-1392. Permit administration.
- § 33-1392 - (1) Three copies of a scaled plan showing:
- § 33-1393. Exempt and prohibited signs.
- § 33-1393 - (1) Glazing area signs.
- § 33-1393 - (16) No trespassing, no parking, and similar warning signs not exceeding four squa…
- § 33-1393 16-119.
- § 33-1394. Construction and maintenance of signs.
- § 33-1395. Sign standards—General.
- § 33-1396. General use signs.
- § 33-1396 of business each day.
- § 33-1396 major subdivisions located within the general plan area of Escondido may also reques…
- § 33-1396 - (B) Theaters;
- § 33-1397. Temporary signage on private property.
- § 33-1398. Enforcement and penalties.
- § 33-1399. Nonconforming signs.
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▸ Article 67 — DENSITY BONUS AND RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVES
Overview- § 33-1410. Purpose.
- § 33-1411. Definitions.
- § 33-1412. General applicability.
- § 33-1413. Standard incentives for new residential construction.
- § 33-1413 ==> picture [352 x 212] intentionally omitted <==
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- § 33-1414. Alternative or additional incentives and concessions for housing developments.
- § 33-1415. Condominium conversions.
- § 33-1416. Housing with child care facilities.
- § 33-1417 child care facility; or
- § 33-1417. Affordable and senior housing standards.
- § 33-1418. Affordability tenure.
- § 33-1419. Application requirements and review.
- § 33-1420. Affordable housing agreement.
- § 33-1421 with this article by executing an affordable housing agreement with the city in a fo…
- § 33-1421. Agreement processing and administrative fee.
- § 33-1422. Noticing and procedural requirements for expiring rental restrictions.
- § 33-1423. Interpretation.
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▸ Article 68 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Overview- § 33-1430. Definitions.
- § 33-1431. Applicability.
- § 33-1432 ==> picture [321 x 426] intentionally omitted <==
- § 33-1432. Exemptions.
- § 33-1433. Development agreement procedures.
- § 33-1434. Compliance with this article.
- § 33-1435. Implementation of facilities and improvements requirements.
- § 33-1436. Findings.
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▸ Article 69 — ESCONDIDO BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT ZONE
Overview- § 33-1450. Purpose and intent.
- § 33-1451. Creation of the Escondido business enhancement zone area.
- § 33-1452. Incentives.
- § 33-1453. Request for consideration.
- § 33-1454. Negotiation of incentives and inducements.
- § 33-1455. Processing of development applications.
- § 33-1456. Façade and property improvement program for existing development.
- § 33-1457. Administrative adjustments.
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▸ Article 70 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Overview- § 33-1470. Purpose and intent.
- § 33-1471. Permitted zones.
- § 33-1472. Permit required.
- § 33-1473. Occupancy limitations.
- § 33-1473 main building or attached garages, storage areas, or similar use.
- § 33-1474. Development standards.
- § 33-1474 size of the lot as provided in Table 33-1474.
- § 33-1475. Other regulations.
- § 33-1476. Existing nonpermitted accessory units.
- § 33-1477. Application and procedure.
- § 33-1478. Findings for approval and denial.
- § 33-1479. Appeal.
- § 33-1480. Fees.
- Article 71 — (RESERVED)
- Article 72 — (RESERVED)
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▸ Article 73 — TEMPORARY USES, OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALE OF RETAIL MERCHANDISE
Overview- § 33-1530. Purpose.
- § 33-1531. Definitions.
- § 33-1532. Permitted zones.
- § 33-1533 extent permitted in the South Centre City Specific Plan and East Valley Parkway Area…
- § 33-1533. Permitted uses.
- § 33-1533 - (T) Retail vending machines.
- § 33-1534. Development standards.
- § 33-1536 - (4) All machines shall be visible in well-lit areas from access drives or public s…
- § 33-1535. (Reserved)
- § 33-1536. Application and determination.
- § 33-1537. Violations.
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▸ Article 74 — DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
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▸ Article 75 — SAN DIEGUITO RIVER VALLEY FOCUS PLANNING AREA
Overview- § 33-1570. Purpose and intent.
- § 33-1571. Objective.
- § 33-1572. Applicability.
- § 33-1573. Exemptions and exceptions.
- § 33-1574. Minimum requirements.
- § 33-1575. Review.
- § 33-1576. Guidelines.
- § 33-1576 Do This Instead of this
- § 33-1577 - (i) Maintain adequate building setback;
- § 33-1577. Findings for approval.
- § 33-1578 FIGURE 33.1572.3
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▸ Article 78 — MERCADO AREA PLAN OVERLAY
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▸ Article 79 — EAST VALLEY PARKWAY OVERLAY ZONE
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▸ Article 80 — PUBLIC FACILITIES OVERLAY ZONE