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Chapter 6›Article 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

§ 6-1. Purpose.

Escondido Zoning Code · 2026-05 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Escondido

The purpose of this article is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the technical building codes adopted by this jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 2-12-03)

§ 6-1.1. Scope.

The provisions of this article shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes which regulate site preparation and construction, location, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures, and building service equipment within this jurisdiction. (Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 2-12-03)

§ 6-1.2. Codes adopted.

Note: Ord. No. 2025-09, 12/17/2025 also repealed Ord. No. 2022-21.

The following technical codes are adopted by the City of Escondido:

  • (a) The 2025 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, including Appendix Chapters C and I.

  • (b) The 2025 California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, including Appendix Chapter H.

  • (c) The 2025 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3.

  • (d) The 2025 California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4.

  • (e) The 2025 California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including Appendix Chapters A, D and H.

  • (f) The 2025 California Historical Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 8.

  • (g) The 2025 California Existing Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10.

  • (h) The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, excluding all appendices.

  • (i) The 2025 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6.

  • (j) The 2019 California Referenced Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12.

  • (Ord. No. 2025-09, 12/17/2025)

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▸ Contents — Escondido Zoning Code
Escondido Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Chapter 6
    Overview
    1. ▸ Article 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
      Overview
      1. § 6-1. Purpose.
      2. § 6-2. Application to existing buildings and building service …
      3. § 6-3. Definitions.
      4. § 6-4. Conflicting provisions.
      5. § 6-5. Alternate materials, methods of design and methods of c…
      6. § 6-6. Modifications.
      7. § 6-7. Tests.
      8. § 6-8. Authority.
      9. § 6-9. Powers and duties of the building official.
      10. § 6-10. Unsafe buildings, structures or building equipment.
      11. § 6-11. Building advisory and appeals board.
      12. § 6-11 number to serve as vice-chairperson, who shall preside …
      13. § 6-12. Violations.
      14. § 6-13 enjoinment of any such public nuisance in the manner pr…
      15. § 6-13. Permits.
      16. § 6-13 control device.
      17. § 6-14. Application for permit.
      18. § 6-15. Permits issuance.
      19. § 6-16. Fees.
      20. § 6-17. Inspections.
      21. § 6-17 final approval has been granted by the building official.
      22. § 6-18. Special inspections.
      23. § 6-19. Expedited permit process for small residential rooftop…
      24. § 6-19 - (c)
      25. § 6-20. Connection to utilities.
      26. § 6-21. Certificate of occupancy.
    2. Article 2 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
    3. Article 3 — BUILDING CODE
    4. Article 4 — MECHANICAL CODE
    5. Article 5 — HOUSING CODE
    6. Article 6 — ELECTRICAL CODE
    7. Article 7 — PLUMBING CODE
    8. Article 8 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
    9. Article 9 — (RESERVED)
  2. Division 2 — Routing
  3. Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
  4. Division 1 — Generally
  5. Division 1
  6. Division 2 — Variances and Administrative Adjustments
  7. Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
  8. Division 4 — Amendments and Zone Changes
  9. Division 5 — Reasonable Accommodation
  10. Division 6 — Public Hearings, Notices, Fees and Appeals
  11. Division 7 — Enforcement and Penalties
  12. Division 8 — Plot Plans
  13. Division 9 — Zoning Administrator

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