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Chapter 6›Article 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

§ 6-4. Conflicting provisions.

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

Sec. 6-4.1. When conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this code, the technical codes and other codes or laws, the most restrictive shall govern.

  • Sec. 6-4.2. When conflicts occur between the technical codes, those provisions providing the greater safety to life shall govern. In other conflicts where sanitation, life safety or fire safety are not involved, the most restrictive provisions shall govern.

  • Sec. 6-4.3. Where in a specific case different sections of the technical codes specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. When there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.

  • Sec. 6-4.4. When conflicts occur between specific provisions of this code and administrative provisions in a technical code, which is then applicable within this jurisdiction, those conflicts shall be resolved in favor of this code, which shall be prevailing.

  • (Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 2-12-03)

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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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