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Chapter 6›Article 2 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

§ 6-39. Standard specifications for public works.

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

  • (a) For the purpose of prescribing regulations for public works construction, this section adopts by reference the 2024 Edition of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction" (the "Green Book"), and any regional supplemental amendments to the 2024 Edition. The Green Book is written and promulgated by the Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter, American Public Works Association and Southern California Districts Associated General Contractors of California. The 2024 Edition of the Green Book, as amended, shall be applicable to:

    • (1) All private contracts for works of improvement constructed in a public right-of-way or on public property.

    • (2) All public works contracts, subject to such exceptions as may be set forth in bid specifications or contract documents.

  • (b) For the purpose of this section, the term "private contracts" shall have the meaning set forth in the 2024 Edition of the Green Book, and the term "public works contract" shall have the meaning set forth in the California Public Contract Code.

  • (c) One copy of the 2024 Edition of the Green Book shall be maintained on file in the office of the city clerk.

  • (Ord. No. 2011-02RR, § 5, 3-16-11; Ord. No. 2013-11, § 2, 12-11-13; Ord. No. 2016-17, § 2, 12-7-16; Ord. No. 2019-18, § 3, 11-20-19; Ord. No. 2022-21, § 2, 12-7-22; 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
    2. ▸ Article 2 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
      Overview
      1. § 6-39. Standard specifications for public works.
    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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