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32.203 Design Criteria

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

§ 32.203.01. Design criteria.

All subdivisions shall meet the design, dedication, easement and construction of off-site and on-site improvement requirements pursuant to the Map Act, this chapter, and the City's design standards and standard drawings as may be adopted by the City Council, unless a waiver or modification is granted in accordance with Section 32.105.05.

  • A. Every lot and remainder parcel shall conform to the minimum net lot area and lot dimensions specified in Chapter 33 of this code for the zone in which said lot is located at the time the application is deemed complete.

  • B. When structures and/or improvements exist and are to remain on a parcel designated as a remainder parcel on the tentative map, the proposed subdivision design shall not result in the creation of any situation not in conformance with the development standards of the zone in which it is located.

  • C. Every lot and remainder parcel shall front on a dedicated street or a street offered for dedication, unless easement access is permitted by Chapter 33 of this code.

  • D. Through lots shall not be allowed unless vehicular access rights are relinquished to one of the abutting streets.

  • E. To the extent feasible, the side lines of all lots shall be at right angles or radial to the street upon which the lots front.

  • F. To the extent feasible, side and rear lot lines shall be located along the top of man-made slopes.

  • G. Bicycle ways shall be included in a subdivision when shown on the General Plan or adopted Master Plan in accordance with Section 66475.1 of the Map Act.

  • H. Parks, trails and recreational facilities shall be included in a subdivision when shown on the General Plan or adopted Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan in accordance with Section 66477 of the Map Act.

  • I. Grading within the subdivision should not be in excess of that reasonably required to develop the site in harmony with the natural configuration of the land, pursuant to the Excavating and Grading division of the Zoning Code.

  • J. Intersections of local streets or of local streets with streets shown on the Circulation Element of the Escondido General Plan shall be aligned in accordance with Escondido City standards.

  • K. In general, the streets shall extend to the boundary of the subdivision to provide the proper access to the adjoining property, and provide for proper connection with the highway system for contiguous and adjacent land and provide adequate turnaround.

  • L. Intersections of streets shall be at an angle of ninety degrees (90°) or as close to such an angle as practical.

  • M. Grades of all streets shall be as low as possible, consistent with the advantageous

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City of Escondido, CA § 32.203.01

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 32.203.01 development of the proposed subdivision.

  • N. Cul-de-sac streets, emergency access roads, and fuel modification zones in areas of high fire hazard, shall be in accordance with Escondido City standards to the satisfaction of engineering and fire departments.

  • O. Panhandle lots are discouraged. (Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh. A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)

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Escondido Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 6
  2. Division 2 — Routing
  3. Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
  4. ▸ Division 1 — Generally
    Overview
    1. § 11-53. Created and established.
    2. § 11-54. Purpose.
    3. § 11-55. Membership.
    4. § 11-56. Members in classified service and subject to civil se…
    5. § 11-57. Personnel to obey fire chief and rules and regulation…
    6. § 11-63. Appointment; tenure.
    7. § 11-64. Qualifications.
    8. § 11-65. Status of employment.
    9. § 11-66. General authority.
    10. § 11-67. To perform duties prescribed by city manager.
    11. § 11-68. To aid enforcement of ordinances, report violations.
    12. § 11-69. Duty to promulgate and enforce rules, regulations for…
    13. § 11-70. Authority, duty to inspect buildings, premises and or…
    14. § 11-71. Right of entry to make inspections.
    15. § 11-72. Duty to investigate fires, maintain records.
    16. § 11-73. Duty to preserve order at fires.
    17. § 11-74. Provide instruction for department in first aid, etc.
    18. § 11-75. Duty to call fire drills; purpose of drills.
    19. § 11-76. Responsible for conduct of and property of department.
    20. § 11-77. Duty to recommend disciplinary action.
    21. § 11-78. Duty to make reports; contents.
    22. § 11-79. To submit annual budget.
    23. Chapter 20
    24. ▸ Chapter 32
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      2. Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      3. ▸ Article 2 — TENTATIVE MAPS
        Overview
        1. 32.201 Applications
        2. 32.202 Yield
        3. 32.203 Design Criteria
        4. 32.204 Required Improvements
        5. 32.205 Agreement to Construct Improvements
        6. 32.206 Supplemental Improvements
        7. 32.207 Monuments
        8. 32.208 Dedication Requirements
        9. § 32.210
        10. § 32.211
      4. Article 3 — FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS
      5. Article 4 — OTHER PROCESSES
      6. Article 5 — ENFORCEMENT
    25. Chapter 33
  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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