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Chapter 6›Article 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

§ 6-21. Certificate of occupancy.

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

  • Sec. 6-21.1. Use or Occupancy. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein.

EXCEPTION:

  • Sec. 6-21.1.1. For Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies, the completed Inspection Record Card becomes the Certificate of Occupancy.

  • Sec. 6-21.2. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

  • Sec. 6-21.3. Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the Building Code.

  • Sec. 6-21.4. Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced by the building code enforcement agency and after the building official receives approvals from the public works and planning departments for completion of all required improvements, zoning code compliance and all other project conditions of approval, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:

Sec. 6-21.4.1. The building permit number.

Sec. 6-21.4.2. The address of the building.

Sec. 6-21.4.3. The name and address of the owner.

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§ 6-21

§ 6-21

  • Sec. 6-21.4.4. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.

  • Sec. 6-21.4.5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

Sec. 6-21.4.6. The name of the building official.

  • Sec. 6-21.5. Temporary Certificate. If the building official finds that substantial hazard will not result from occupancy of a building or portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure may be issued prior to the completion of the entire building or structure. The building official shall coordinate the issuance of a temporary certificate with all applicable city departments.

  • Sec. 6-21.6. Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official.

  • Sec. 6-21.7. Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code when the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information, or when it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of an ordinance, regulation or the provisions of this code.

  • (Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 2-12-03; Ord. No. 2011-02RR, § 4, 3-16-11)

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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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