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32.403 Mergers and Reversions to Acreage

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

§ 32.403.01. Mergers.

The merger of two or more contiguous parcels or units of land shall be governed by Article 1.5 of Chapter 3 (beginning with Section 66451.10) of the Map Act. Those contiguous parcels or units of land which do not conform to the requirements of Section 66451.11 of the Map Act shall be deemed merged.

(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh. A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)

§ 32.403.02. Resubdivision.

Subdivided land may be merged and resubdivided in accordance with the provisions of Section 66499.20-1/2 of the Map Act, this chapter and any other applicable ordinances of the City of Escondido.

(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh. A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)

§ 32.403.03. Reversions to acreage.

Subdivided property may be reverted to acreage pursuant to the provisions of this division and Article 1 of Chapter 6 (beginning with Section 66499.11) of the Map Act.

  • A. Submittal Requirements. A petition for Reversion to Acreage shall be submitted to the Planning Division and shall contain, in addition to all of the information required by the Map Act, all of the following:

    1. Evidence of the consent of all the owners of any interest in the property;

    2. Evidence that none of the improvements required to be made have been made within two years from the date the Final or Parcel Map was filed of record, or within the time allowed by agreement for completion of the improvement, whichever is later;

    3. Evidence that no lots shown on the Final or Parcel Map have been sold within five years from the date such Final or Parcel Map was filed of record;

    4. Fee for processing in an amount to be determined by resolution of City Council; and

    5. A Final or Parcel Map which delineates dedications which will not be vacated and dedications which are a condition to reversion.

  • B. Review Process. The Director of Planning and Building shall forward a recommendation on the application to the City Council at a noticed public hearing, pursuant to the requirements of the Map Act. The City Council shall make the findings required by Section 66499.16 of the Map Act prior to approving or conditionally approving a Reversion to Acreage.

  • C. Conditions of Reversion. When necessary to accomplish any of the purposes of this chapter, the City Council shall require as conditions of the reversion, that:

    1. The owners dedicate or offer to dedicate streets or easements; and

    2. All or a portion of previously paid subdivision or other fees, improvement security

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City of Escondido, CA § 32.403.03

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§ 32.403.03 and any other deposits be retained.

  • D. Return of Fees, Deposits and Release of Securities. Upon filing of a Final or Parcel Map for a reversion to acreage with the County Recorder, all dedications and offers of dedication not shown on the map shall be of no further force or effect. In addition, all fees and deposits shall be returned to the subdivider and all improvement securities shall be released except those retained pursuant to subsection (C) of this section.

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

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      1. Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      2. Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      3. Article 2 — TENTATIVE MAPS
      4. Article 3 — FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS
      5. ▸ Article 4 — OTHER PROCESSES
        Overview
        1. 32.401 Waiver of Subdivision Map Process Requirements for Resi…
        2. § 32.402
        3. 32.403 Mergers and Reversions to Acreage
        4. 32.404 Certificates of Compliance
        5. § 32.405
      6. Article 5 — ENFORCEMENT
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