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Chapter 6›Article 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

§ 6-13. Permits.

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

  • Sec. 6-13.1. Permits required. Except as specified in section 6-13.2, no building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this code and the technical codes shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate, appropriate permit for each building, structure or building service equipment has first been obtained from the building official.

Sec. 6-13.2. (Reserved)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-21, § 4, adopted December 7, 2022, repealed Section 6-13.2 pertaining to work exempt from permit.

  • Sec. 6-13.3. Building permit exemptions. In addition to the list provided in the California Building Code section 105.2, a permit shall not be required for the following:

    • Sec. 6-13.3.1. Decks, porches, sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

    • Sec. 6-13.3.2. Except for buildings on the historic register or in the Old Escondido Neighborhood, the installation of replacement windows in existing window openings associated with a residential dwelling unit with no modifications to the existing rough opening or to the exterior weather proofing. This does not exempt the installation from retaining code compliance for bedroom egress.

    • Sec. 6-13.3.3. Ground supported, non-internally illuminated signs, not over six feet in height. This does not exempt these signs from planning division permits or from compliance with the Zoning Code.

    • Sec. 6-13.3.4. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by the Electrical Code.

    • Sec. 6-13.3.5. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location.

Sec. 6-13.3.6. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, contactor or

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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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